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AFAN BLACK & WHITE PARTY On August 20, nearly 4,000 guests donned their best black and white for the 30th annual Aid for AIDS Foundation of Nevada (AFAN) Black and White Party at Aria. Brands such as Bacardi, Jim Beam, Basil Hayden's, Tito's, Three Olives, Absolut, and more provided cocktails for the crowd, and guests were treated to delectable food from Aria restaurants including Herringbone, Carbone, Sage, and Bardot. Host of Mondays Dark Mark Shunock and the "Bearded Lady of Las Vegas" Norma Llyaman introduced performances by Human Nature, Cirque du Soleil, 53X, and local nonprofit dance troupe Culture Shock. Penn & Teller also made an appearance, along with Melody Sweets of Absinthe, Claire Sinclair, and Carrot Top. The event raised more than $140,000 for AFAN and its mission for an AIDS-free Nevada. The "Bearded Lady of Las Vegas" Norma Llyaman and Mark Shunock Richard Hudock and Angela Ciciriello Joanne and Max Friedland Bryan Cheatham and Carrot Top Brian Fegley and Jeff Walker Jessica Michelle, Natalie Shepherd, Kate Servi, and Mike Flores Chris Cope Jane McGuire, Alison Scheel, Sheila Taylor, and Jeremy Szymankowski Laura Trejo, Dennis Powell, and Lora Henrickson with Jenny Lee and Evan Roark Penn Jillette and Teller Anthony Stecchi, Adrian Gongales, Roger Zelaya, Chad Kimbler, Mike Willinsky, and Rob Grubbs Tim Kaufman, Norma Llyaman, Derek Guerreno, and Justin Bistodeau VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 45