WOW! I had the great fortune of being able to attend the adjacent Oscar parties benefitting The Trevor Project and APLA in West Hollywood!

First, I went to the Trevor Project Oscar Party (party details) at Here Lounge in WeHo, by The Trevor Project (details), Tom Whitman and Instinct Magazine. Sweetie Alec Mapa was to be the host that night, but he wasn’t able to make it. “Here” is a great space, always packed, and Tom Whitman throws a GREAT party.

The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help.

#866-4-u-trevor (866-488-7386)

Lots of my friends were there, including the always stunning Del Shores, Jason Dottley and Ann Walker of “Sordid Lives” fame. I ran into Michelle Clunie (from Queer as Folk), Wilson Cruz (from Rick & Steve), Jeffrey Epstien (from Disney) and tons more gorgeous and hard-working-for-the-cause people.

Next door at the always-elegant Abbey, they were holding the AIDS Project Los Angeles Oscar party, hosted by none other than Jennifer Love Hewitt. They were gracious enough to have me over as well, and I got to talk with old friends Candis Cayne and hubby DJ Marco, actress Madonna Cacciatore and my manager Robin McWilliams. Plus I met lots of new people like Jodi Lyn O’Keefe of “Prison Break”, actor Thomas Mikusz, “Heroes” set designer Chandler Paul Poling and more.

AIDS Project Los Angeles is dedicated to: improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV infection; and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy.