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The City of Brotherly
Love is getting cozy with women of Sapphic intentions this week when the cast
of Showtime's The L Word makes an appearance at One Night Stand, a
benefit for the Mazzoni Center.
"It's about raising
money and awareness that Mazzoni Center has services for bi and lesbian women
as well as gay men and transgender individuals," says Dave Rumsey, the
center's communications director. After series regular Jennifer Beals (yes,
that Jennifer Beals from Flashdance) toured Mazzoni during a visit to
Philly this summer while stumping for Obama, she met with executive director
Nurit Shein to speak about LGBTQ issues, such as health disparities within the
community. The rest is herstory.
The main event — which
is unfortunately (for you, anyway) sold out — will feature DJs Jivey Rivas and
Just Jess, and the tea room at the Park Hyatt will be transformed into The
Planet nightclub from The L Word. Everyone, however, is welcome to hit
up the after-party at Sisters Nightclub.