Media Contact:
Michael Farmer, Director of Development, Central and North Florida: (407) 462-9692 / [email protected]
VENICE THEATRE TO HOST FIRST-EVER
SUNCOAST EQUALITY CONNECTION FOR EQUALITY FLORIDA
Thursday, October 16 @ 6 pm
The first-ever Equality Connection in the Suncoast will take place on Thursday, October 16 at 6 pm at Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Avenue, Venice.
Equality Connections take place throughout the state and provide an opportunity for members of the community to learn about Equality Florida, as well as to mix and mingle with Equality Florida staff, volunteers and supporters.
The event is free and open to the public, and includes delicious light bites and a cash bar. Michael Farmer, Equality Florida’s Director of Development for Central and North Florida, along with members of the Suncoast leadership team, will provide an update on the march toward equality in Florida, as well as how the organization is working for LGBT equality in the Suncoast.
Sponsored by Venice Theatre, attendees may also choose to stay for a performance of The Rocky Horror Show, immediately following the Equality Connection at 8 pm. Venice Theatre is offering a 20% discount for Equality Connection attendees. To purchase tickets, please call (941) 488-1115, or visit www.venicestage.com, and use the code EQFL.
The Suncoast Equality Connection takes place on Thursday, October 16 from 6:00 until 7:30 pm at Venice Theatre, 140 West Tampa Avenue, Venice. To RSVP visit www.eqfl.org/equalityconnection/suncoast3 or call (407) 376-4801.
Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization in Florida dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
140 W. Tampa Ave
Venice, FL 34285
Tickets: 941-488-1115
Venice Theatre’s mission is making a dramatic impact on all stages of life. The third-largest out of 10,000 community theatres in the United States, it is located at 140 W. Tampa Ave .on the island in Venice, FL. Its MainStage offers seating for 432 patrons and features musicals, plays, concerts and special events. Its Yvonne Pinkerton Theatre seats 90 patrons and is home to the theatre’s “Generations”, Stage II and Cabaret Series. In addition to providing entertainment to the community, Venice Theatre has a wide range of education and outreach programs for children and adults.
