The Black & White Ball is pleased to announce Mr Leslie Jordan as this year's headline performer. Tickets to the ball are available online for just $75. A 6pm cocktail reception will kick off the evenings entertainment with music by the band Escalde, followed by dinner, wine and dessert at 7pm sharp. Dr. Trudy Larson will offer opening remarks and her annual update on the state of HIV/AIDS in Northern Nevada. A special performance by the Reno Dance Company will also greet guests before the wild and hilarious comedic stories of Leslie Jordan.

Leslie is the 2006 Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his delicious portrayal of “Beverley Leslie” on “Will and Grace.” Television audiences will also remember him for his recurring roles on “Privileged,” “Ugly Betty,” “Boston Legal,” and “Reba.”

Feature film audiences will recognize Leslie from his performance as “Brother Boy” in Del Shores’ adaptation of his play... “Sordid Lives’” with Olivia Newton-John, Delta Burke and Beau Bridges. He is reprising the role in the television series based on the play and film for the cable network Logo. Other upcoming feature film appearances include “Love Ranch” in a wonderful scene with Helen Mirren directed by Taylor Hackford.