Hollywood Remembers, Inc. is Tax-Exempt, Premiers a New Musical in November

We recently received the official IRS "determination letter" for Hollywood Remembers, Inc., an independent non-profit corporation for HIV/AIDS education, service and the annual observance of World AIDS Day in Hollywood.  Contributions to Hollywood Remembers are now tax-deductible.

As an added benefit to donors and contributors of this worthy work, the IRS back-dated the effective date of exemption to August 11, 2008 -- the date we applied for exemption.  So any contributions made in the last months of 2008 are tax deductible.  If your gifts were substantial, you may wish to consider filing an amendment of your 2008 tax return to claim such exempt contributions.  Contact any member of the Board of Directors if you need assistance.

Planning is underway for the November 29 premier of "Red Ribbon", a new musical by Joe Lawrence, directed by Jerry Craig.  The musical tells the story of six lives in the unfolding events of 1990-1992 before the "AIDS Ribbon" became known.   The free musical event is a benefit concert in support of the HIV/AIDS work of Women Alive.

In conjunction with the Hollywood Remembers "Red Ribbon" production, a week-long exhibit of art by and about people with HIV/AIDS is being planned for the Courtyard Studio & Arts Gallery, co-sponsored by the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, the Art Institute of California-Hollywood, and others.  Large panels of the national AIDS Memorial Quilt will also be on exhibit throughout the week.

For further HIV/AIDS news and the planning for the World AIDS Hollywood observance this coming December, check the web sites:  www.HollywoodRemembers.org and www.WorldAIDSHollywood.org.

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