MCLV Founder Earns Right to Wear Red at AFAN B&W Party

MCLV Founder and Balloons With a Twist CEO Michele Rothstein (center) has earned the Right to Wear Red at the 36th Annual AFAN Black & White Party.

It’s almost time for Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) to paint the town black and white at its 36th Annual Black & White Party at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas.

All proceeds from the monochromatic party benefit the longtime nonprofit in its mission to fight HIV/AIDS in Nevada.

Right to Wear Red

While AFAN’s annual event is a sea of black and white, you may notice a few select attendees this year – including Master Calendar Las Vegas (MCLV) founder and Balloons With a Twist CEO Michele Rothstein – wearing red instead. She is among a special group of advocates whose outstanding support of AFAN and its mission has earned them this exclusive honor: The Right to Wear Red.

Balloons With a Twist has sponsored AFAN's two signature events, the Black & White Party and AIDS Walk Las Vegas, for more than 15 years. The company's stunning balloon arches are a staple at the walk while its jaw-dropping black and white balloon dresses are always the talk of the red carpet.

The jaw-dropping black and white balloon dresses from Balloons With a Twist are always the talk of the red carpet at the AFAN Black & White Party.

"I'm proud to sponsor an organization like AFAN," said Rothstein, adding, "It’s an important cause. Sometimes people think that AIDS/HIV is not still a prevalent or serious issue, and it absolutely is. It’s not gone and the services that AFAN provides are necessary for our community and impactful."

Congratulations Michele and thank you for your ongoing support of such an important cause!

What does AFAN do?

AFAN provides services to the community including education on HIV and AIDS. (Photo courtesy AFAN's Facebook page).

Founded in 1984, AFAN supports and advocates for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada. Proceeds from your ticket to the Black & White Party will assist AFAN in providing client services including:
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• Medical case management
• Medical transportation
• Education and prevention
• Emergency financial assistance
• Nutritional services
• Mental health
• Housing services
• Free HIV testing

Join the party!

Interested in partying for a cause with AFAN? Get your tickets today:
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• General Admission tickets are $45
• VIP tickets are $125 and include early entry to a VIP reception, two drink tickets, exclusive entertainment, tray passed hors d'oeuvres, and access to an indoor VIP lounge in "The Manor" throughout the party, including VIP-only bars. 
• VIP Plus tickets are $150 and include early entry to VIP reception, four drink tickets, exclusive entertainment, tray passed hors d'oeuvres, and access to an indoor VIP lounge in "The Manor" throughout the party, including VIP-only bars. 
• Lawn Table for Four (no alcohol) is $400 and includes a reserved table with four chairs on The Lawn in the heart of the party, access to the indoor VIP lounge, and 8 p.m. entry.
• Lawn Table for Four (with alcohol) is $500 and includes a reserved table with 4 chairs on The Lawn in the heart of the party, eight drink tickets, access to the indoor VIP lounge and VIP-only bars, and 8 p.m. entry.
• Balcony Bed for Four is $600 and includes a round pool bed for four on the second-level balcony with a full view of the stage and "The Lawn,” eight drink tickets, access to the indoor VIP lounge and VIP-only bars, and 8 p.m. entry.
• Lawn Booth for Four is $800 and includes ring-side high-back couches with the closest view of the main stage on "The Lawn,” eight drink tickets, access to the indoor VIP lounge and VIP-only bars, and 8 p.m. entry.

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