Damien Center to Host Hollywood-Themed Grande Masquerade October 19

Damien Center, Indiana’s oldest and largest AIDS service provider will hold its 37th annual black-tie fundraising event Grande Masquerade: Hollywood, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the JW Marriott, 10 S. West St., Indianapolis. Grande Masquerade has become one of Indianapolis’ premier philanthropic galas, drawing more than 800 attendees each year. All funds raised through the event will directly support Damien Center’s one-stop-shop approach to HIV prevention and care.

Guests who attend Grande Masquerade: Hollywood will be treated to an evening filled with dinner, dancing, and live entertainment featuring a spectacular drag performance as well as the Indianapolis Ballet and more. The black-tie event will also include a parade of costumes, silent auction, and inspirational stories about how Damien Center has impacted members of the community.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/gm2024/welcome

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

6 p.m. – VIP reception

7:30 p.m. – Dinner and main event

Where: JW Marriott Indianapolis, 10 S. West. Street, Indianapolis

Third floor Grand Ballroom

Tickets:

• $175 for general admission
• $275 for VIP reception that includes entertainment, complimentary cocktails, and early access to the silent auction
• Guests may also purchase a table for 10 at general admission of $1,7500, or VIP at $2,750
• To purchase tickets, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/gm2024/welcome

About Damien Center:

Damien Center is Indiana’s oldest and largest AIDS service organization and leads the effort to prevent the spread of HIV. The Center opened in 1987 and offers a one-stop-shop model of care that includes preventive, supportive, and medical services that empowers people in Central Indiana affected by HIV/AIDS to move forward each day with dignity so they may live abundant and productive lives. Damien Center believes passionately in the dignity and worth of every person who seeks their services and strives to be a safe and welcoming place so that no barriers separate people from the services they need to prolong and enhance their lives. For more information visit: http://www.damien.org or follow them on Twitter at @DamienCenter or like them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedamiencenter/