Lance Bass & Michael Turchin | Photo: Erin Poole for Average Socialite Affair: The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles 2015 Annual Gala Dinner and Auction





When: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 5:00PM





Hot Spot: JW Marriott Ritz Carlton downtown at LA Live





Deets: The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Annual Gala Dinner and Auction typically brings together 1,000 or more HRC members, friends, family and allies for an evening of celebration and inspiration in the greater Los Angeles area. Featuring a cocktail reception, an extensive silent auction, an elegant dinner, live entertainment and thought-provoking speakers and guests, the event attracts some of the nation’s top figures in politics and entertainment.



Shonda Rhimes was honored at the gala. Shonda Rhimes is the biggest name in television today. A Golden Globe award winner, she was named as one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. With everything she touches turning to gold, Rhimes is the creative force behind hugely successful shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder. HRC is proud to recognize Shonda Rhimes as this year's recipient of the “Ally for Equality Award” for her incredible contributions to our movement.



Mariah Carey performed at the 2015 Los Angeles Gala Dinner!





Spotted: Shonda Rhimes (Honoree, Screenwriter / Director and Producer), Michael Lombardo (Honoree, President of HBO Programming), Lena Dunham (Presenter, Actress/Screenwriter, Girls), Guillermo Diaz (Presenter, Actor, Scandal), Chad Griffin (HRC President), and Dana Goldberg (Live Auctioneer, Comedian), Mariah Carey (Singer)



Additional Guests: Matt Bomer (Actor, White Collar), Lance Bass (Singer, N*Sync), Cheyenne Jackson (Actor, 30 Rock), Wentworth Miller (Actor, Prison Break), Sara Ramirez (Actress, Grey’s Anatomy), Jonathan Del Arco (Actor, Major Crimes), Ross Matthews (TV Personality, Live From E!) Dan Bucatinsky (Actor, Scandal), Katia Winter (Actress, Sleepy Hollow) and George Takei (Actor, Star Trek)



