Snag Those Tickets NOW To Support ICON 13 The Big Annual Gala for Seattle Counseling Services

April 13, 2017• byMichael Strangeways

Mark your calendars…it’s time for ICON the huge annual gala that raises funds for one of LGBTQ Seattle’s most important non-profits as well as its oldest: Seattle Counseling Service. The 13th annual event created and hosted by Seattle’s community queen, Aleksa Manila is happening Sunday, April 23rd at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

Here’s the skinny:

ICON 13 – A Celebration of Drag, Art and Life!
Sunday April 23, 2017 – Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel

Event Details:

5pm – VIP Reception (for VIP ticket holders only)
6pm – General Admission Doors Open
7pm – Event Program and Dinner begins promptly

SCS’ very own and Seattle’s sweetheart, ALEKSA MANILA is proud to host and direct this annual variety show for thirteen years that honors drag and queer entertainment reminiscent of Seattle’s Garden of Allah. Conceptualized in 2004 and inspired by Seattle’s drag fundraising culture, Aleksa envisioned a fun-filled night at the Timberline, a well-known gay nightlife establishment, where everyone celebrated diversity whilst making a difference for the LGBTQ community. Ms. Manila continues to bring her wit and charm while guiding guests through world-class entertainment with her fabulous FRIENDS…including:

AMORA DIOR BLACK

ARNALDO! DRAG CHANTEUSE

ATASHA MANILA

CEASAR HART

FRAYA LOVE

ISAAC SCOTT

JAXEN BROWN

JACQUE LARRAINZAR

LA SAVEONA MANILA HUNT

SHANGHAI PEARL

SPARKLE LEIGH

WAXIE MOON

Don’t miss out on the most fun fundraiser of the year – see and be seen – enjoy fabulous entertainment – meet new friends – where else can you do all of this and simultaneously support the behavioral health and well-being of your LGBTQ community?

Purchase Tickets Online

Early Bird Reception

ARNALDO! Drag Chanteuse

Priority seating
VIP Reception w/ complimentary beverage
Exclusive LIVE! performance by international cabaret sensation Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse with David Salonen, John Engerman and Steve Ryals on strings

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.