OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will host its annual “An Evening with Victor Victoria” fundraiser, featuring the role reversal and stage debut of Dan Lindblade and Heiko Dobrikow at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3. This posh fundraiser, with special guest dames and event chairs Alyssa Lovitt, Melissa Milroy and Susan Renneisen, will benefit Neighbors 4 Neighbors and serve as a benefit for those affected by Hurricane Irma.
Lindblade and Dobrikow will take on new roles as the ladies of Lips glamorize them into dazzling starlets for this one of a kind charitable event. The Lips show-stopping night of entertainment will include a special performance by the two leading men and our dynamic trio of dames. Guests have the option to enjoy a VIP champagne reception hosted by the guest dames followed by priority seating at the show and a delectable three-course dinner with two cocktails for $150. A three-course dinner and show ticket is also available for $100. Price per person includes tax and gratuity plus complimentary valet parking.
Friends, family and supporters can cast a vote for their favorite guest star (Heiko Dobrikow, Dan Lindblade, Alyssa Lovitt, Melissa Milroy and Susan Renneisen) at www.blacktie-southflorida.com. Companies can also contribute, such as the Riverside Hotel which will donate 5% of all food and beverage sales from now until October 3 to benefit Neighbors 4 Neighbors.
These donations and ticket sales directly benefit Neighbors 4 Neighbors, which was created in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew by WFOR Television (then WCIX). Using a combination of resource development, collaboration with service providers and the power of media, they empower our neighbors to use the talents, time and money they have to help others. In the process, they find, as do others, that “Helping Feels Good.”
“There is a significant need to help those impacted by Hurricane Irma and this event is one way people can help,” said Lynne Cameron, executive director at Neighbors 4 Neighbors. “We applaud Dan Lindblade and Heiko Dobrikow, as well as our event chairs, for their spirit of giving and support of our mission.”
Dan Lindblade is the President & CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Lindblade is very active in a variety of professional associations and community organizations, which includes serving on the Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Winterfest, the South Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, as well as serving on the Orange Bowl Committee and Florida Atlantic University’s President’s Advisory Committee.
Heiko Dobrikow is the Executive Vice President of the Las Olas Company and General Manager of the Riverside Hotel. As an active member in the community, Dobrikow is a member of the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club, a Patriot Guard Rider- South Florida, an Ambassador for the Salvation Army and further volunteers as a member of the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. He has served in leadership roles as the Board Chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, President of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association – Broward Chapter and Board Member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
“Lips is honored to support the mission of Neighbors 4 Neighbors which is recognized for doing such good work in the community,” said Yvonne Lamé, Lips founder and co-owner. "Soon to be celebrating our 10th anniversary, we are grateful to be able to support a variety of worthy causes thanks to so many loyal Lips fans.”
To purchase tickets or cast a vote as a donation for hurricane relief efforts through Neighbors 4 Neighbors, please visit www.blacktie-southflorida.com. Or for more information call Neighbors 4 Neighbors at 305-597-4404.
