Auckland's lesbian ball will be back in July with the theme Heroes and Heroines. La Balle will grace the Princes Ballroom at The Pullman Hotel on 20th July 2013. “It's whispered that everyone from Boudicca to Maggie Thatcher and everything in between are attending,” says spokesman woman and Gay Auckland Business Association (GABA) Trustee Karen Knight. “There're probably lots of Xenas coming too, which is not a bad thing at all.” Knight says aside from the annual charity auction La Balle is GABA's other mega-event, “and it's certainly the glamour event of the Auckland lesbian calendar”. Seasoned GABA auctioneer Michelle Maitland, who Knight says is very funny, will be the MC, while band The Mermaids will provide the music. Some “as yet to be announced surprise guests,” are also promised. The $80 entry ticket includes gourmet finger food. There will be a cash bar. Accommodation deals at The Pullman Hotel have been discounted to $175 and include breakfast. Tickets: www.gaba.co.nz or Women's Bookshop, 105 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
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First published: Friday, 29th March 2013 - 6:37pm