See the work of Rob Ordonez (above) and many other artists at Art & AIDS: Loving Life

Hey New Yorkers!  Check out some great art and help save lives!  Art & AIDS: Loving Life is an exhibition of humanity, spirit and love of artists living with HIV and AIDS.  The opening night reception will be on October 26, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation in New York (which is located at 26 Wooster Street).  The works of over 40 artists will be shown including Rob Ordonez, who was kind enough to be the spokesmodel for this blog.  Proceeds from sales go directly to individual artists and selected pieces from the Silent Auction will benefit the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC).  Admission is free but RSVP is required.  Call 212-367-1014 to secure your spot on the guest list.

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Lou Reed and The Edge live at Carnegie Hall

On October 4, 2009 at Gavin Friday’s AIDS benefit concert at Carnegie Hall in New York, we were treated to a special performance by The Edge of U2, Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground and performance artist Laurie Anderson!  Before the show, I was standing next to Lou Reed on the street and he completely ignored me, which was a disappointment, but old man grumpus more than made up for it when he rocked the stage.  Oddly enough, the Velvet Underground classic “Sweet Jane” was performed, but Mr. Reed didn’t sing a note.

See more photos of Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson after the jump.

Laurie Anderson

Not-so-sweet Jane. Lou Reed.

Rock God Lou Reed.

Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed

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Courtney Love performing live at Carnegie Hall October 4, 2009

The hot mess Courtney Love appeared at Carnegie Hall on October 4, 2009 to be a part of Gavin Friday’s AIDS benefit to help raise money for the disease.  She introduced the reunion of Gavin Friday’s old band and former U2 opening act, The Virgin Prunes (who haven’t played together in over 15 years), plus she also performed, both with Friday and actress/singer Scarlett Johansson.

See pictures of all that after the jump.

Courtney Love and Scarlett Johansson

Gavin Friday and Courtney Love

Gavin and Courtney rockin' out

Courtney Love introduces the Virgin Prunes.

The Virgin Prunes

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Lydia Lunch at Carnegie Hall

On October 4, 2009, punk goddess Lydia Lunch performed at Carnegie Hall as part of an AIDS benefit hosted by Gavin Friday.

Lydia Lunch has been named one of the most influential performers of the 1990s.

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U2 Live at Carnegie Hall - October 4, 2009

At Gavin Friday’s AIDS benefit on October 4, 2009 at Carnegie Hall in New York, the star-studded event featured some knock-out performances by U2!

Taking a slight break from their 360 Tour, U2 performed covers of T. Rex’s classics “Children of the Revolution” and “20th Century Boy,” and the sold-out crowd absolutely lost their minds to hear these rare performances.

See more pix of Bono, the boys, Courtney Love and Maria McKee after the jump.

Bono and Maria McKee

Bono!

Larry Mullen, Jr.

"If According2g is your favorite website, please wear rose coloured glasses"

Bono - Child of the Revolution

The Edge and Bono

Bono, Courtney Love, Gavin Friday

Bono lending his voice for a good cause.

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