On January 12th at the historic House of Blues in Los Angeles some of America's most talented performers will compete in the 1st Annual California Entertainer of the Year! Hosted by an array of celebrity judges this will be an evening you can't miss. Guests will also have the opportunity to view and bid on a variety of beautiful high heel shoes signed by superstars of music, film, and television. All proceeds will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

The Matthew Shepard Foundation understands that like the Stonewall Riots of 1969, the murder of Matthew stands as a watershed moment in civil rights. During 2010, the Foundation will work in collaboration with the LGBTQ movement and the anti-violence movement to honor this anniversary. Equally important, the Foundation must be strong to withstand the efforts of the religious right to distort history. They are committed to fighting for inclusive hate crimes legislation and they will do what it takes to achieve passage of this milestone human rights legislation.