LGBT DNC Unity event announces lineup

Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer and dance music artist Debby Holiday are among the scheduled headliners for the Unity Through Community DNC event set to take place at the North Carolina Dance Theatre Sunday, September 2. Other acts include DJ Justin Ryan, singer-songwriter Lindsay Katt, the Carrie Marshall Band, jazz artist Noel Freidline, DJs Little Betty and Billy Waters, and dance/performance artists from Tryptych Collective. The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-centered DNC event will focus on unity and equality.

The Unity party is open to the public and is expected to draw prominent leaders in the LGBT community as well as LGBT delegates to the Democratic National Convention, business leaders, celebrities, elected officials, and friends and supporters of the LGBT community. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $100 for VIPs. Tickets are available online here. VIP tickets include access to the VIP suite, lounge, and open private bar, as well as exclusive swag.

NC Dance Theatre is located at the corner of 10th and Tryon streets. The event begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, September 2. For more information check out http://unitycharlotte2012.com/.