April 29, 2015
Gospel Brunch Kicks Off Miami to Key West SMART Ride
Winnie McCroy READ TIME: 2 MIN.
On Sunday, May 3 at 11 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m., Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will host an all new "Raise Your Hair High Gospel Brunch," the official kick-off fundraiser for the 12th Annual SMART Ride (Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride 2015), a 165 Mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West planned for this November.
"Lips is proud to give back to the community and especially to support SMART Ride, which donates 100% of proceeds to statewide AIDS care service organizations," said Yvonne Lam�, Lips founder and co-owner. "Lips is the perfect celebration place and it gives us great pleasure to help them exceed their fundraising goals."
SMART Ride teams and supporters as guests of Lips' "Raise Your High Gospel Brunch" will experience an exclusive show hosted by Lips' grand hostess, Nicolette. Attendees will enjoy soulful and inspirational music as performed by Lips' sisters of sequins who will also serve Lips' world-famous Sunday brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas.
Adding to the fun, hair hoppers are encouraged to let their hair reach great heights, as a grand prize will be awarded to the guest with the highest hair.
"This is an exciting way to kick-off our annual bicycle ride, which raises much needed funds for those affected by HIV/AIDS," said Glen Weinzimer, founder of SMART Ride. "The generosity of Lips and other community partners will help us meet and exceed last year's fundraising milestone of $1.15 million."
Reservations are required for Lips' "Raise Your High Gospel Brunch." Tickets are $40 per person, which includes brunch, gratuity and the show cover charge. Guests will also receive giveaways and the chance to win raffle prizes.
To reserve your seats for Lips' "Raise Your Hair High Gospel Brunch" in support of SMART Ride, please call Lips at 954-567-0987 or visit www.lipsusa.com.
Winnie McCroy is the Women on the EDGE Editor, HIV/Health Editor, and Assistant Entertainment Editor for EDGE Media Network, handling all women's news, HIV health stories and theater reviews throughout the U.S. She has contributed to other publications, including The Village Voice, Gay City News, Chelsea Now and The Advocate, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
