INDIGO BALL You’re cordially invited to Indigo Ball 2024 on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Hosted by the LGBTQ Center OC at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, this annual gala is the Center’s largest fundraiser that is filled with entertainment, connection, and celebration of life-changing work our organization provides our community Check out our event page to learn more about Indigo Ball and follow us @lgbtqcenteroc for more updates! Sponsorship Information: Looking to become a sponsor for this event? Contact Chandelle Loop
Honorees
Katrina Foley
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley proudly serves the Fabulous Fifth Supervisorial District. As County Supervisor, Supervisor Foley remains committed to ensuring safe neighborhoods, reducing homelessness among our most vulnerable populations, investing in sustainable infrastructure and climate resiliency, protecting our beaches, parks, and open spaces, revitalizing the middle class through job creation and support for small businesses, and improving access to County services. To stay up to date, follow Supervisor Foley on social media @SupervisorFoley and sign up for her weekly newsletter at d5.ocgov.com!
Blossom Brown
Coach Blossom C. Brown is an Activist, Astrologer, Life-Coach, Tarot Reader, Inspirational Speaker , Research Consultant, and Content Creator. She is originally from the “Birthplace of Blues” in Greenwood Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi University for Women with her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Education, becoming the FIRST Openly Black Transwoman to graduate from the University. Her story began getting nation wide attention for not being able to be accepting into Nursing School because of coming out as trans with the volunteer work that she has been doing with the Human Rights Campaign which led her to be inSeason 1 of Caitlyn Jenner’s Docuseries I Am Cait and on Season 13 of The Ellen Show. In 2019, she famously disrupted the CNN LGBTQ Townhall during Don Lemon’s and Beto O’Rourke’s segment calling for the inclusion of Black transwomen. She is also the star of her award-winning documentary One Life to Blossom which can be streamed on some of your favorite platforms including Apple Tv! She participated in one of the most historic Trans debates, Jubilee’s Trans Conservatives Vs Trans Liberals in which she along with 3 other amazing trans and non-binary individuals took home the win. She currently is focusing on the healing of her community through consulting and creating content in times of uncertainty for the trans community.
Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento
In January 2007, Supervisor Sarmiento was appointed to the Santa Ana City Council to represent Ward 1. He was formally elected in November 2008 and re- elected in November 2012 and November 2016. In November 2020, Supervisor Sarmiento was elected as Mayor of Santa Ana. Despite being the hardest hit city in Orange County by the pandemic, Santa Ana eventually became the city with some of the lowest rates of COVID-19, and some of the highest vaccination rates. Additionally, Santa Ana became a model for other municipalities in recognizing the sacrifices essential workers were making during this difficult time and providing them with premium pay. Under his leadership, the rights of tenants and renters were protected; investments were made in youth programs; a legal defense fund was created to support immigrants, documented and undocumented; there was an increase in affordable housing for very low and extremely low-income residents; a Police Oversight Commission was created; and the diversity of Santa Ana residents was celebrated through various inaugural cultural events.
Event Details
5:00 PM VIP + Sponsor Champagne Check In
6:00 PM Check In + Cocktail Hour
7:05 PM Seating
7:15 PM Entertainment + Dinner Begins
7:30 PM Main Course
9:00 PM Silent Auction Closes
9:45 PM Event Ends & After Party
This is an indoor event and includes complementary valet parking for the day of event (not overnight). Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Rd,Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dress Code: Black-tie highly encouraged, business casual also acceptable
Ashley Ventri
Ashley Ventri is a full time musician with over 30+ years of performing experience both in music and multiple dance forms. Her resume includes gigging at various venues, teaching students of all ages, church accompanist, children’s musical theater director, and a studio singer. She was classically trained for voice (6+ yrs) in her youth and continues to further her technique through every performance. Her band, Soul Venture, has been playing the local So Cal scene entertaining a variety of audiences. She is the current manager and books for weddings, corporate parties, private events, festivals, memorial services, lgbtqia+ events, etc. Their sound mainly consists of soul, funk, motown, jazz, alternative, rock and pop. Learn more about Ashley Ventri and Soul Venture on Instagram: @Avsoulventure
Salad:
Romaine and Radicchio Salad
With Spiced Walnuts, Figs, Blue Berries, Shaved Parmesan, Blueberry Pomegranate Dressing
Entrée:
Natural Filet Mignon of Beef
With Cucumber Tomato Relish and Cauliflower Puree, Fennel Peperonata
Vegan Entrée:
Turmeric Cauliflower Tempura
With passion fruit (w/ seeds), avocado puree, ginger& furik aioli
Desserts:
Chocolate Trilogy Cake with Vanilla Whip, Chocolate Shavings
Vegan Dessert: Chefs Choice
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Rooms Now Available for Indigo Ball 2024!
Joining us for Indigo Ball 2024? Why not make it a weekend getaway at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Reservations are now open for hotel rooms the night of our event (or longer if you wish to extend your stay!). Get ready and celebrate at our gala all in one place! Sign up for rooms here!
Shann Carr is our 2024 Indigo Ball presented by U.S. Bank! Shann Carr has performed exclusively queer comedy headlining on over 100 gay men’s cruises and thousands of queer conventions, programs and celebrations around the world for exactly 40 years.
Making the most of her ADHD, Shann has written for multiple publications, produces films, live events, festivals, and a Snarkitecture home tour for Modernism Week PS and was voted CV Independent’s Best Realtor 2020-23. In all these endeavors Shann keeps the queer community front and center and in March will be getting the Visionary Woman Award from the L-Fund in Palm Springs.Shann is an engaging community activist who uses her humor with intention to connect people. She has been a screener for Cinema Diverse Film Festival for over 15 years, and in 2023 she created a new festival called “Art In The Park In The Dark” drawing spectacular attendance and acclaim.
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