Lips Chicago<\/a>, the ultimate in drag dining, is proud to present \u201cA Night of Stars,\u201d its first-ever charitable fundraiser in support of Connections for Abused Women and Their Children (CAWC) on Thursday, August 18, at 7 p.m. The community is invited to come and cheer on their favorite community divas during this glittery and glamorous evening of celebrity tributes. Tickets are on sale, now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are thrilled and grateful that Lips\u2019 has chosen Connections for Abused Women and Their Children as its first charitable beneficiary for \u2018A Night of Stars\u2019,\u201d said Meg Tierney, Associate Board President for Connections for Abused Women and Their Children. \u201cWe invite our friends, families, sponsors and loyal supporters to join us for this incredible evening of tasty food, fun and philanthropy that will raise funds to end domestic violence and provide shelter, counseling and education for those who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This highly anticipated event, hosted by Lips\u2019 show hostess Ruff n\u2019 Stuff,<\/strong> will feature philanthropic community leaders Dr. Omer Ibrahim<\/strong>, Dennis Byrd<\/strong> and Jessica Kurkowski <\/strong>who will create their very own drag personas. They will get their glitz and glam celebrity looks on in front of a live audience for a worthy cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The evening will also feature a special appearance by the renowned Michael Dean as Cher. <\/strong>An in-demand entertainer who brings the magic of Cher to every performance, Michael Dean as Cher has established himself as a leading impersonator. He has performed around the country for charitable and corporate events, dinner shows, expos and pride parades. Also, he enjoyed a two-year engagement alongside an impressive roster of leading celebrity impersonators at Oscar\u2019s Cabaret in Palm Springs, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLips is proud to support the families of Chicago and the mission of Connections for Abused Women and Their Children,\u201d said Yvonne Lam\u00e9, Lips founder and co-owner. “Our venue is the perfect backdrop to celebrate any occasion and we are committed to giving back to the community. We anticipate that this will be the beneficial beginning to a lifelong partnership with area nonprofit organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reservations are required for Lips\u2019 \u201cA Night of Stars\u201d to benefit CAWC. Tickets are $75 per person which includes a three-course dinner, one drink, gratuity and the show cover charge. Tables of six are $400. To reserve seats, go to www.cawc.org\/abevent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n