At GMHC’s 2024 Gala, we reflected on our past while looking toward a future free of stigma. This memorable evening on Sept. 30 at Tribeca Rooftop was a chance for our community to come together and reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.
On July 17, GMHC joined forces with Lincoln Center to host “Keep on Dancin’: A Dance Party Celebrating the Spirit of the Paradise Garage.” From 1977 to 1987, Paradise Garage reigned supreme over New York’s downtown scene and is still celebrated as one of the world’s most iconic clubs. GMHC collaborated with Paradise Garage in the 1980s to bring HIV and AIDS resources to the nightlife community.
For the 35th anniversary of GMHC’s Latex Ball, its impresario and guiding spirit, Luna Luis Ortiz, chose “Ballroom Tapestries” as the theme to celebrate the Ballroom community and its rich history.
Pride Month is always a busy time of celebration, solidarity, and activism for GMHC. This June is no different.
For the 35th anniversary of GMHC’s Latex Ball, its impresario and guiding spirit, Luna Luis Ortiz, chose “Ballroom Tapestries” as the theme to celebrate the Ballroom community and its rich history.
Honoring Alan Menken with the Howard Ashman Award made the 2024 GMHC Cabaret one for the books. The performances! The stories! The unbridled joy that washed over the audience as they recognized each Ashman/Menken song sung by Broadway’s best.
An incredibly talented ensemble of Broadway stars—including four Tony Award winners—will celebrate legendary composer Alan Menken at the GMHC Cabaret and Howard Ashman Award on February 26. This will be an intimate evening devoted to music from the Ashman-Menken songbook!
We are thrilled to honor legendary composer Alan Menken with the Howard Ashman Award at the 2024 GMHC Cabaret! Menken will be celebrated by Broadway performers and friends at Joe’s Pub on February 26 for an intimate evening of music from the Ashman-Menken songbook.
As 2024 kicks off, GMHC’s Coordinator of Prevention Services Luna Luis Ortiz is feeling new energy. He is busy planning our storied Latex Ball and facilitating Clubhouse GMHC, a weekly drop-in space for youth and young adults. The Clubhouse just relaunched after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last year, more than 11,000 enthusiastic participants raised over $2.1 million to benefit GMHC’s lifesaving services for people living and affected by HIV and AIDS. GMHC aims to top that number in 2024.
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