Join REACH LA for their 14th Annual Ovahness Ball. Themed Studio 54: The Glitz vs. The Glam. Hosted by Teyana Ali Garcon, Legendary Father Mike-Mike Meezy Cartel Escada, Monica Redd Alain Mikli, Sasha Balmain, Legendary Father Casanova Laydon Escada, Evan Kent, and Mello Shawn Fungaling Garcon. This years ball will transport you back to the era of Studio 54 at one of LA's most iconic venues. Special Award presentation to Advocate and LA's Night Life ICON Jewel Thais-Williams!!! CATEGORIES: 1. OTA Virgin Vogue: The spotlight’s on you tonight… Bring it in an eye-catching sequin catsuit. In the words of ABBA…You are a “Dancing Queen” ( 1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 2. OTA Virgin Runway: 7 on 6 no stunts or tricks, Bring it in a Silver and Gold 70’s look. (1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 3. OTA Virgin Face: The fashion designers are having the battle of the campaigns in VIP I see… BQ’s bring it in a YSL trench coat inspired look…. FF’s bring it in an DVF inspired wrap dress look. Keep it clean and fresh and show us why you are the face of the brand. ( 1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 4. OTA Best Dressed: The Notable Patrons: Tonight, we want you to bring it like one of the notable patrons who frequented Studio 54. Yes, that means in a 70’s inspired look. Will Marc Benecke let you in? (1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 5. OTA Urban Streetwear: Studio 54 was where the Urban and the Elite would meet. Take us back to the beginning of Hip-Hop from your Kangol to your Shell Toes. (1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 6. OTA Labels: Bring it head to toe in a look (Circa 1970-1980) from the hottest fashion designers from the Studio 54 era. Diane Von Furstenberg vs Halston vs Yves Saint Laurent vs Vivienne Westwood and so on. (1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 7. Sneaker vs Sneaker: If the style of the sneaker wasn’t released in the 70’s…don’t bother. (1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 8. OTA Sex Siren: Glitter is the name, now how you do it is the game. (No loose glitter allowed) (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 9. OTA Face: 70’s Glitz vs Glam Galore!!! Don’t forget your vintage 70’s accessory. (1 Trophy, 1 Ticket) 10. OTA Old Way vs New Way: Come as one of the “Lockers”. (2 Trophies, 1 Ticket) 11. BQ Vogue Fem: 70’s rock stars: Mick Jagger vs Rick James vs Freddie Mercury (1 Ticket, 1 Trophy) 12. FF Performance: (Women, BQiD, Trans Women): Foxy Brown vs Cleopatra Jones vs. Coffy (any character from these movies will do). (3 Trophies, 1 ticket) 13. Hands Performance: Bring it in laser/ light gloves and let’s see how well those hands move. (1 Ticket, 1 Trophy) 14. Realness w/a Twist: Part 1: Flip Wilson vs Harris Glenn Milstead Part 2: Geraldine vs. Divine all in 70s attire. (1 Ticket, 1 Trophy) 15.FF RUNWAY ( Women’s vs BQID vs FQ): NO LEGENDS... Diana Ross (Women’s) vs Cher (Trans Women) vs Grace Jones (BQiD) (3 Trophies, 1 Ticket) 16. European Runway (Small, Tall, Big): NO LEGENDS... Elton John (Small) vs David Bowie (Tall) vs Leigh Bowery (Big) Bring it in any of their looks from 1970-1980. (3 Trophies, 1 Ticket) 17. All American: Andy Warhol… Don’t forget your iconic vintage camera or your artwork. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 18. Legendary Runway: When the beat and elite enter the room, they are never questioned and can do anything they want…You’re no stranger at Studio 54... now show us why you are LEGENDARY. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 19. BQID Realness: Cigars? Cigarettes? Tonight, you’re the Cigarette Girl! (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 20. Trans Women Realness: the night is over, and Mike Rubelle wants to know how much we brought in. Bring it as the sexy accountant with the ledger and garbage bag of cash. (Real cash not a must. lol) (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 21. Schoolboy Realness: You’re a smart kid but you want to play basketball and be a star like Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and John Havlicek. Bring it in 70’s basketball attire. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 22. Executive Realness: Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager are looking for a new business partner. Just don’t forget the era, in your 70’s suit with vintage briefcase. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 23. Pretty Boy Realness: As the doorman Marc Benecke’s fill in, it’s your job to make sure only the right people get in tonight. Which means you must be right to greet them. Bring it in a sports jacket, butterfly collar shirt and a pair of bell bottom slacks. Don’t forget your guest-list.(1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 24. Thug Realness: Tonight, you will protest. As the leader or ally of the Black Panther Party. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 25. Trans Man Realness: Bring it like one of the members of Earth Wind and Fire or The Commodores and don’t forget to bring the instrument you play or a mic. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 26. Butch Realness: Ok you are in charge of VIP and running bottle service tonight. Studio 54 bar back boys with your service tray. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) 27. Icon vs Icon: Tonight, we want to see why you are ICONIC in the ballroom scene… bring us a (3 min) Studio 54 production giving us what you got. Remember this is ICON vs ICON. You may not have been there, but you’ve been around long enough to know. (1 trophy, 1 Ticket) EACH OVERALL CATEGORY WINNER WILL RECEIVE A LOTTERY TICKET #1-#27 TO WIN $54.00-$1054.00 Commentated by Icon Jack Mizrahi & Legendary Enyce Smith Feat. Disc Jockey DJ Ben Xtravaganza Benjamin Castro Admission: $40 (free to first 150 people who take an HIV test @ REACH LA starting Nov. 1, 2019) Testing Hours: Monday- Thursday 2p-6pm Friday ( By appointment only. Hotline 323-835-1876) Saturday Nov. 16th & 23rd 12p-4p