Vegas Magazine - Niche Media - There is a place beyond the crowds, beyond the ropes, where dreams are realized and success is celebrated. You are invited.
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INVITED Adriana Cosner, Tom Dietz, Jennie Hendricks, John Watson, and Vanessa Casas Jaymes Vaughan Allison Rankin, and Kristyn Gordey Megan Roper, Katelyn Clemmons and Jessica Nguyen Shelley Berkley black & white party Cecilia Medina and Armando Macias and Jamie Taft Betsy Jones Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) celebrated its 26th annual Black & White Party at the Hard Rock Hotel, and raised more than $127,000 for the cause. Held at Nirvana Pool, black- and white- dressed guests noshed on dishes from Mr. Lucky's, The Cupcakery, Bottles & Burgers, and Maggiano's Little Italy while taking in costumed revelers and nonstop entertainment, including Wynn Las Vegas's Le Rêve and American Idol's Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, who was the inaugural People's Choice honoree, addressed the crowd of 3,000 as cohosts Jaymes Vaughan and Chris Saldaña emceed the festivities. Local AIDS nonprofit Golden Rainbow also received an $8,000 check. Robert Aganza, Alicia Jacobs, and Jorge Rodriguez Natalie Orellana, Paul Caswell, Erik Goller, and Krissy Harmsma Ramiro Lopez, Junior Jean, Dominik Gabriel, and Paul Jauregi Sammy Valenzula and Julio Rodriguez 38 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL POWERS