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Monday, May 10, 2010

Gay Bingo has 2 more nights left this season - May and June

Gay Bingo is getting close to wrapping up their season with two remaining games.  They are so much fun to attend and do good work.  They are happily comfy in their new gigs at their Fremont Studios location, you’ll be in the company of more than 750 guests, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, amazing entertainment, fabulous hosts and guest callers. Ms T

Visit our new website at www.gaybingoseattle.com to buy your tickets today!


The remaining 2010 Gay Bingo Season Dates and Themes


May 22 - Blue Hair Gay Bingo:
Still Not Your Grandmother’s Bingo!

June 19 - Beach Blanket Gay Bingo:
It’s the Wettest Wildest Game in Town!

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M. AND THE EVENT BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7:00 P.M.
Regular tickets are $25 per guest and can be reserved to accommodate almost any sized party. To make reservations to attend Gay Bingo, email gaybingo@llaa.org with the month(s) you would like to attend.
Can't get enough Gay Bingo? Want to join us for the whole season? Join our O-69 Club! Parties of 8 or more making reservations for all six months are eligible for special perks...to find out more, send us an email.

Due to Washington State Liquor Control regulations, all guests must be 21 years of age or older.

All ticket sales are final and there are no refunds.

Click here for directions and information about parking

Questions about Gay Bingo? Contact us at gaybingo@llaa.org or call Maura at (206) 957-1648.


Gay Bingo Frequently Asked Questions (in alphabetical order)

Bar: Gay Bingo offers a full bar including beer from Pyramid Breweries, wine and bubbles from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, premium liquor and specialty theme cocktails from Sazerac Liquor. Proceeds from the Gay Bingo bar go to benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

Check In: Gay Bingo programs and games are picked up at the check in station at the entrance of Fremont Studios. Programs may be picked up under the name of the person who made the reservations. At this time, all outstanding payments must be made in order to receive programs and games. Cash and check only will be accepted at the reservations table. All other guests may proceed inside after they have shown their id at the door. Any tickets not claimed by 7:00pm will be released for sale to the public.

Costumes: Costumes are encouraged but not required at Gay Bingo. Each month has a special theme (please see event schedule for details), and dressing in costumes can be a great way to add extra fun and excitement to the evening. A costume contest, led by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, is held each event, and the winners receive great prizes for participation (prizes vary from month to month).

Credit Cards/ATM: Fremont Studios offers two ATMs onsite.

Credit cards are not accepted at check in for ticket payment at the door, please bring cash or check for outstanding ticket payments. However, credit cards are accepted at the Gay Bingo Marketplace, the Gay Bingo Food Court and the Gay Bingo Bar.

Daubers: Daubers are not included with the price of admission for regular tickets. Queen for a Day seating does include a complimentary dauber per paying guest. Daubers can be purchased for $2 at the Gay Bingo Marketplace. Guests are also welcome to bring there own daubers. Proceeds from the sale of daubers benefit LLAA.

Event Details: Doors open at 6:00pm. The event begins at 7:00pm and ends between 9:30-10:00pm.

Food: No outside food or beverages permitted at the event. Concessions at Gay Bingo courtesy of White Linen Catering. Chicken Soup Brigade, Lifelong’s client food program provides fresh baked cookies for sale.  Proceeds form the Gay Bingo food court benefit LLAA.

General Admission: General Admission tickets can be purchased in advance at the thrift store, or on the night of the event. General Admission tickets will only be sold one month at a time. All seating for general admission is on a first come, first served basis. General Admission tables will be clearly marked as such on the seating charts at the event.

How to make reservations: Email first and last name, the month(s) you are interested in attending, and the number of guests you would like tickets for to gaybingo@llaa.org. Lifelong staff will respond with a reservation confirmation email, and more details regarding how to pay for  tickets.

Identification: Gay Bingo  is a 21+ event. All guests will be required to show valid photo ID for entry. We are unable to admit anyone without ID, even if you have purchased tickets for the evening. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.

Night of Ticket Sales: If the event is not sold out, tickets are sold at the door on the night of the event. All tickets sold at the door receive general admission seating, and tickets are sold on a first come first served basis. To find out if a Gay Bingo event is sold out please email gaybingo@llaa.org or call the Gay Bingo hotline at 206-323-0069. Sold out events will clearly state that they are SOLD OUT.

Payment: Due to Washington State Gambling Commission regulations, Lifelong cannot accept full payment for your table via credit cards. Because $5 of every ticket is taxed by the WSGC, this portion must be paid by check or cash. However, you may pay for a portion of your table on your credit card and remit the rest of your payment with a check or cash. Check payment can be mailed to: Lifelong AIDS Alliance attn: Gay Bingo 1002 E. Seneca St. Seattle, WA 98122. Please include refer to the name the reservations are made under and the month(s) you will be attending on the memo line of all checks. Please make reservations by emailing gaybingo@llaa.org before sending payment.

Questions: Email your questions to gaybingo@llaa.org. For general event information, call the Gay Bingo hotline at (206)323-0069. To speak with Lifelong Staff call Maura S., Event Coordinator at (206)957-1648.

Seating Arrangements: Guests who have made reservations via email or phone will have reserved seating. Gay Bingo tables accommodate up to 18 guests. Parties will be seated together in order to fill the table. Upon arrival, Lifelong’s friendly ushers will show you and your party to your seats. If your party has requested special seating accommodations, our staff will try their best to accommodate your needs. Night of seat changes are difficult to accommodate, and cannot be guaranteed. Advanced notice of special seating requests is greatly appreciated. All reasonable seating requests will be considered.

Special Accommodations: At every Gay Bingo event, Lifelong provides ASL interpreters for our guests. If your party has guests who use this service, please let our staff know when making reservations if you would like to be seated closer to the stage.

For guests in wheelchairs or scooters, please let staff know if you would prefer aisle seating when you make your reservations. Fremont Studios is ADA accessible; a ramp can be found at the main entrance on 35th Street.

Special Games: Special Games are not included with the price of admission, and can be purchased at the Gay Bingo Marketplace or from one of our Special Games volunteers. Each Special Game is $2 to play, except for the $1,000 prize Blackout Game, which sells for $4. Special Games can also be purchased in a pack with all four games for $10. Special Games prize packages range from $300- $1000 in great prizes (prizes vary month to month).

Tax receipts: LLAA does not issue tax deduction receipts for the purchase of Gay Bingo tickets. Gay Bingo is a gambling event, and the price of your ticket includes admission and ten bingo games. It, therefore, does not qualify as a donation to Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Tax receipts can be issued for donations to Lifelong AIDS Alliance at Gay Bingo, this excludes the purchase of games, merchandise, food or alcohol. Please speak with our finance table at Gay Bingo; they will take down your information and issue you a tax receipt following the event for any donations made.

Ticket Includes: Regular tickets include entrance to Gay Bingo and 10 regular games eligible for $100 cash prize per game. Queen for a Day tickets include entrance to Gay Bingo, 10 regular games per guest, one complimentary Bingo dauber per guest, snacks delivered tableside, and one complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink per guest.

Who attends Gay Bingo: Gay Bingo is a 21 and over event intended for adults of any sexual orientation who wish to support the vital services provided by Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Some of the content at Gay Bingo is considered “adult” and is recommended for mature audiences. Over 750 guests attend each month.

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