Locals are invited to dress like Londoners and enjoy three hours of small games of chance and cocktails. The fourth-annual Glamsino Royale fundraiser is an hour longer than usual this year to benefit ActionAIDS.
“Everyone always has so much fun,” said Mark Hayes, general manager at Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel. “We said, ‘We can do this for another hour, absolutely.’”
The event takes place 6-9 p.m. Feb. 18 at Hotel Palomar, 117 S. 17th St. Tickets cost $50. The money supports operations of multiple services like medical case managers and housing counselors, said Kevin Burns, executive director of ActionAIDS.
“It fills in the gaps from government contracts,” he said.
Burns said about 30 tickets remain for sale, adding a sold-out event would hold 200 guests.
People can play games on Palomar’s 24th floor and penthouse-level Burnham Ballroom. Hayes said there are new games this year, including a wheel of chance, in addition to classics like roulette and craps.
Bartenders have also prepared some new cocktails, including a twist on the French 75 with gin and rosé. The silent auction will feature items like hotel stays in cities across the Kimpton network.
Hayes said the ongoing relationship between the Palomar and ActionAIDS makes sense because they both have customized approaches.
“Their approach to individually focusing on their clients translates well with the personal approach that we have in hospitality,” Hayes said.
Burns agreed that the relationship benefits both organizations.
“Our focus is building a community of care and they’re part of that,” he said.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.actionaids.org/glamsinoroyale.