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A painting sits among the many items that were up for the silent auction.
Gidget Galore (Rich Kunts), right, checks armbands at the entrance of the Headdress Ball on Saturday night.
Visitors made their way into a world of steampunk fantasy as they took in the Headdress Ball – Imaginarium at the Marriott World Center.
Samantha Knowlden and Rusty Rice showed up to the Headdress Ball in their best steampunk attire as they check out items in the silent auction.
Madame Curioso (Roberta Koutney) sings a song during a performance.
The Magician Gatekeeper (William Bruce), center, performs in a show during a segment at the Headdress Ball.
The Sage Gatekeeper (Cassandra Heinrich)
The Messenger Gatekeeper (Brittany Grimsley) takes the stage with Madame Curioso (Roberta Koutney), right, during a performance.
Hope & Help Executive Director Lisa Barr fights back tears as she listens to the story of woman fighting against HIV.
Jeremy Huntington, dressed in his steampunk outfit, watches a segment of the Imaginarium show Saturday night.
Sara Rosenthal and Joel Figueroa take in the sights and sounds during Hope & Help’s Headdress Ball.
Mother Earth Gatekeeper (Alex Colvin) performs during the Headdress Ball.
Angels Gatekeeper (Darcell Stevens) shows off during a performance at the Headdress Ball.
The Aviator Gatekeeper (Jose Perez) performs during the show.
Guests enjoy an after party following the Headdress Ball.
The Sage Gatekeeper (Cassandra Heinrich) stands upon the stage during the show.
Ray Ballard and his “pet” owl, Specks, takes in the night’s festivities.
Imagine a world where HIV no longer exists — it would be wonderful, wouldn’t it?
That’s exactly what was imagined Sept. 23 at the Marriott World Center during Hope and Help’s Headdress Ball — Imaginarium.
The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the nonprofit that focuses on educating and preventing the spread of HIV while also caring for those who suffer from the disease.
The night’s theme was steampunk and featured two acts that included fanciful headdresses and performances. Local dancers, acrobats and others from around the Central Florida area also performed.
