Build Me Up Buttercup Prom and Fundraiser

Host Committee:

Dennis Duffy, Armando Llanes, Amy Cooper, Charles Perkins, Heather Steinmiller and Tom Swartzendruber

About this Event:

The Build Me Up Buttercup Prom and Fundraiser is a fun event that includes a night of lite fare by Sofi's Corner Catering, signature cocktails from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Woody's, dancing, silent and live auction, entertainment by Cookie Diorio and Melody Reflux (Ed Wong), and a fun time supporting the “Build the Way!” Campaign. Cocktail attire is suggested.

Live & Silent Auction highlights include:

• Stays at the beach in New Jersey, Provincetown and Tangier, Morocco

• Packages and tickets to the Philadelphia Ballet

• Dinner for 6 with the Chef from Winkel, Joncarl Lachman

• Flight of high-end wines provided by Jim Norris

• And more dining, spa services and experiences! Scroll down for a full list

This is a limited event due to space so be sure to purchase your ticket today!

Special thanks to our sponsors The Vanguard Group, Greenberg Traurig, Gallagher Insurance, Risk Management and Consultants, Dennis Duffy/KW Philly Realtor, Philadelphia Ballet, Sofi's Corner Catering, Tito's Vodka, Xtraordinary Events, our live and silent auction donors; and our Host Committee.

About the William Way LGBT Community Center & Capital Campaign:

The William Way LGBT Community Center seeks to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the greater Philadelphia area through arts and culture, empowerment programs, and community connections.

The William Way is in the middle of its capital campaign to support its visionary project – to transform and rebuild our existing community center into an expansive, inclusive, colorful, and unabashedly queer space for all LGBTQIA+ folks to gather, celebrate, learn, and find life-giving support. Come and help "Build the Way"!

To learn more about the Campaign visit: www.buildtheway.org

Silent and Live Auction items include:

• 1-week stay at a Stone Harbor shore house
• 2-night stay at a Cape May shore house
• 3-night stay at the Inn at Cook Street Bed & Breakfast, Provincetown
• 5-night stay at a seaside apartment in Tangier, Morocco (in the old city, Casava)
• Philadelphia Ballet: A Parquet subscription for two people to the 2023/2024 Season
• Philadelphia Ballet: 4 Parquet tickets to Coppella in May 2023
• Philadelphia Ballet: 4 Parquet tickets to George Balanchin’s The Nutcracker in December 2023
• Dinner with John: A dinner for 6 with the Chef from Winkel, Joncarl Lachman
• Wine Flight: a flight of high-end wines provided by Jim Norris
• Philadelphia Restaurant Flight including Mixto, Buca D’Oro, Vintage and Matine’s Cafe
• Optimal Gym: Full year membership
• Basket of Cosmetic and Beauty items: Greg Rossi Salon
• Wine Flight: a flight of high-end wines provided by Jim Norris
• Massage: 1 hour massage at Intuition Philly
• PSC Pool: 1 week pool passes for 2 people. Includes access to pool for 7 days; cabana use on Saturday or Sunday with 10 guests included on those weekend days.
• Winsom Barber: Haircut and product gift
• FLX Goods: Wine Basket
• Gift Basket: Champagne and other items from Tavern on Camac
• Gift Basket: Vodka and other items from Tito’s Handmade Vodka

If you are unable to attend the event but would like to support the Build the Way Campaign, please visit www.waygay.org and select "Capital / Build the Way" for Donation Type, or use the donation option in the Get Tickets link. Thank you in advance!