What a wonderful opportunity: to dine well, to participate in a theatrical happening and to help a good cause all at the same time. On Thursday, April 25, the doors of Consiglio’s Restaurant, a fixture on Wooster Street in New Haven for eight decades at number 165, will welcome you to a gala fundraising event to benefit AIDS Project New Haven (APNH) with a portion of the proceeds.
Emcee and playwright Michael Sayers will direct a new play, a murder mystery, his speciality, “Proud and Out Like a Light” to highlight the history of the gay and lesbian movement. According to Sayers, “After the fifty years of trying to be treated like everyone else, we are!! Sometimes that’s not a good thing.” Sayers is referring to his play where someone
doesn’t make it to dessert.
Serving the Greater New Haven community since 1983, AIDS Project New Haven, located at 1302 Chapel Street, has a mission to help individuals diagnosed with or affected by HIV/AIDS with programs and services. Once a mysterious virus attacking gay men, transgender women and individuals injecting drugs with needles, groups like APNH have worked to reduce the risk of infection through research, treatment and raising awareness. Still gay men in the black and Latino communities are at increased risk. A new prophylaxis (PrEP) taken daily by people not HIV-positive but at risk is helping currently, FDA approved. The drug is said to reduce the chance of contracting the disease from sex by more than 90 percent. Call the office at 203-624-0947 for more information.
At Consiglio’s, the evening will feature a choice of seven appetizers, including Fried Mozzarella, lightly breaded with a side of marinara sauce or Aunt Maria’s secret recipe for Meatballs, a blend of beef, veal, pork and spices. The nine entrees include such specialities as Eggplant Rollatini, stuffed with seasoned ricotta baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of penne, or Veal Marsala, with sundried tomatoes and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce over homemade linguini. For dessert, choose between Chocolate Mousse Cake or Godiva Tiramisu. The cost is $65, including dinner and the murder mystery, and does not include beverages, tax and tip. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Call Consiglio’s at 203-865-4489 for reservations.
This evening is part of the Dining Out for Life event held across the country. Come dine well, be entertained and help celebrate a good cause!
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