Equality Virginia’s 9th Annual Commonwealth Dinner
at the Greater Richmond Convention Center – Saturday April 14, 2012

The Annual Commonwealth Dinner is Equality Virginia’s signature annual event and Virginia’s largest black-tie gala gathering for the Commonwealth’s GLBT community and their supporters.  Each year, the dinner has attracted over 1,000 guests and is promoted through electronic and print media to the many thousands of GLBT and straight ally Virginians living across the Commonwealth.

Held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, this year’s dinner will be bigger and better. You and your guests will enjoy live entertainment from noted invitees, chances to win one-of-a-kind prizes while bidding for weekend getaways, dinners out and more.

Purchase Tickets

Early bird tickets: $95
VIP tickets: $200

VIP ticket purchasers will enjoy the opportunity to mingle with EV’s esteemed sponsors, invited dignitaries, and highly regarded OUTstanding Virginian honorees for 2012 in a personal setting while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar including martinis!

Host a table
Table Hosts play an integral role in the success of EV's Annual Dinner. Each Table Host strives to fill their table of 10 by asking family, friends, and co-workers to join them for the evening. As a "thank-you" for helping  to support EV, Table Hosts are listed in the program books, the evening slideshow, and on the website. If you would like to join our list of Table Hosts, please contact Tiara at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 804.643.4816. We'll be happy to add your name(s) to our list and send you information to get started.

Sponsor the dinner or advertise in the Dinner Program.

Donate to the silent auction. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Nominate an OUTstanding Virginian for 2012. Honorees will be recognized at the 9th Annual Commonwealth Dinner.

Join the dinner committee by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to express your interest.

View photos from last year’s dinner.

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