'L Word' series finale to air March 8

The Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME are teaming up to host finale parties celebrating the last episode of 'The L Word'. The parties will be held on March 8th in sixteen cities across the country, the same day the series finale airs on SHOWTIME. For a list of cities with events, please visit www.hrc.org/lword.

“The time to say goodbye to THE L WORD has arrived, and we are so pleased to partner with SHOWTIME to commemorate the series finale,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “For six seasons, 'The L Word' has brought loving, honest portrayals of LGBT lives into millions of homes. This visibility is crucial to opening hearts and minds. I congratulate SHOWTIME and the entire L Word team on their remarkable achievements.”

“We’re incredibly proud of the show, and have consistently been thrilled with the turnout for 'The L Word' screening parties,” said SHOWTIME Vice President George DeBolt. “It’s bittersweet to part with the characters we’ve loved, but SHOWTIME is honored to partner with HRC and spread a message of equality to so many people.”

HRC and SHOWTIME have worked together for all six seasons of 'The L Word' to promote the show and host screenings for season premieres. The events regularly attracted nearly 20,000 supporters at more than 40 events throughout the nation.

The L Word premieres January 18

The Human Rights Campaign and Showtime are teaming up to host premiere parties celebrating the new season of THE L WORD, which premieres on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. The parties will be primarily held on January 18th in cities across the country. The events are free, but suggested donations are encouraged and VIP admission is available in some markets. THE L WORD, a groundbreaking series about the lives, careers and relationships of a group of women in Los Angeles, is in its sixth and final season.For a list of cities with events, please visit www.hrc.org/lword.

“We’re sad to see THE L WORD leave the air, but we’re so pleased to partner with Showtime to toast the beginning of the sixth installment of the series,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “For five seasons, THE L WORD has brought loving, honest portrayals of LGBT lives into millions of homes. This visibility is crucial to opening hearts and minds. I congratulate Showtime and the entire L WORD team on their remarkable achievements.”

“We’re incredibly proud of the show, and have consistently been thrilled with the turnout for THE L WORD screening parties,” said Showtime Vice President George DeBolt. “It’s bittersweet to part with the characters we’ve loved, but Showtime is honored to partner with HRC and spread a message of equality to so many people.”

This is the sixth season that HRC and Showtime have teamed up for these events. Last year, nearly 20,000 supporters attended more than 40 events throughout the nation. For a list of cities with events, visit www.hrc.org/lword.