BOSTON, JUNE 30, 2010 – MassEquality announces Taste of Provincetown. Attendees will enjoy bite-sized culinary creations from more than 10 of Provincetown’s most popular restaurants, expertly paired with wine. Taste of Provincetown takes place Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum.
“The Taste of Provincetown will feature fine food, fine wine, fine art, and excellent company,” said MassEquality Interim Executive Director Paula Herrington. “Even better, though, is that this night out will support MassEquality’s work on behalf of LGBT people throughout New England.”
Featured restaurants include Victor’s, Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar, Ross’s Grill, Crown & Anchor, Karoo Kafe, Jimmy’s Hideaway,Bayside Betsy's, Relish, Far Land, and Ptown Parties. Admission is $100 and includes unlimited sampling from Provincetown’s most popular restaurants plus complimentary wine and live entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at www.massequality.org/ptown or by calling 617.878.2302. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
“This is a chance to sample the best of what Provincetown has to offer in one evening,” said Rick Murray, general manager and owner of the Crown & Anchor. “It’s going to bring together Provincetown chefs and artists in support of the vital work MassEquality performs for the LGBT community. Crown & Anchor is honored to be participating.”
Hosted by co-chairs Lisa J. Drapkin and Joe DeMartino and honorary co-chairs, state Representative Sarah H. Peake and state Senator Robert A. O’Leary Jr., the evening will also feature the awarding of The Eric Rofes Memorial Award to Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Alva. Sgt. Alva was the first American wounded in the war in Iraq when he stepped on a land mine and lost his right leg. He is a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign’s efforts to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The Eric Rofes Memorial Award is presented annually by MassEquality to individuals who have demonstrated courage through their work in progressive social and political justice issues. Last year’s recipient was Urvashi Vaid, president of the Arcus Foundation.
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MassEquality works to achieve full equality for the LGBT Community. We're protecting marriage equality and promoting a full Equality Agenda in Massachusetts and supporting other states in winning marriage equality.
