the desert sun article - recap of charity event for desert aids project
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'Under & Out 4' raises spirits for Desert AIDS Project Cindy Duffy Special to The Desert Sun
In a city known for its swimming pool lifestyle and philanthropic spirit, the two came together at Under & Out 4, a fashion show and poolside party at The Saguaro Palm Springs on Sunday, October 25 to benefit Desert AIDS Project (DAP). The annual event, which featured women's and men's swimwear and men's underwear designs, was co-presented by Chelsea Lane Body-wear, Destination PSP and The Saguaro. Providing entertainment and colorful commentary for the afternoon festivities was local entertainer and social ambassador Bella da Ball, and Emmy-nominated KESQ News Channel 3 morning anchor Bianca Rae. The dynamic duo, dressed in attire from Desert AIDS Project's "Love Lives On" collection by Destination PSP, kept the momentum going throughout the afternoon as sexy models strutted around the pool in the latest swim and underwear fashions from top national and international brands. Spotted among the gathering of more than 200 were DAP representatives Barry Dayton, Brett Klein, JP Allen, and George Nasci-Sinatra; supporters Ursula Versace, David Wichter, and David Lee, as well as White Party honcho Jeffrey Sanker and Palm Springs City Council woman Ginny Foat. More than just a fashion show, thi^'Vear's party evolved into an
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Bianca Rae & Bella da Ball.
entire festival with a photo booth by Photally Perfect, a selection of popup stores, and "Inside Out" - a special after-party dinner at Tinto, The Saguaro's award-winning restaurant. More than two dozen guests enjoyed the eight-dish, family-style dinner, a portion of which also benefited DAP. With a silent auction, raffle, and voluntary donations collected at the door, a grand total of more than $5,000 was raised for Desert AIDS Project. ^
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Kat V from Chicago entertains with her eclectic mix of DJ and electric violin while Raymond|Lawrence owners Larry Abel and Raymond McCallister join in on 'air guitars.'
Raymond Lawrence opening at the River Lea Goodsell Special to The Desert Sun
An exuberant gathering of about 400 celebrated the grand opening of the new RaymondlLawrence flagship at The River in Rancho Mirage, in what many said would be a major turning point in the rebirth of the entertainment, dining and shopping destination. The Mayor of Rancho Mirage and all Council Merilbers plus the Chamber of
Commerce held a traditional ribbon cutting, but that was the only 'traditional' part of the night. (The giant rubber duck-ie IN the river was the first clue!) Guests included RIL partners Juan
Pineda of The Saguaro Hotel, Ungar Kung with The River, and Doug Watson from The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Merchants at the River joined in to make the evening a success and contributed a total of $2,500 to Greater Palm Springs Pridfe. •*