Expect a few "skeletons in the closet" to shake, rattle and roll when one of Atlanta's trendiest venues becomes home to the city's signature Halloween party for adults.

Jerusalem House's Halloween Bash ‘08, Skeletons in the Closet, is expected to draw more than 500 partygoers – many of them decked out in extravagant costumes – for Atlanta’s premier Halloween celebration Friday, October 24, 2008 at The Foundry at Puritan Mill in Midtown.

Following last year’s runway costume showcase, the Bash will feature a spectacular live costume contest with the chance for costumed partygoers to strut their stuff for a panel of celebrity judges and win prize packages.

"After an intense political season, I know everyone is going to be curious if there are any skeletons left in anyone's closet - but we know the Jerusalem House Halloween Bash will provide more stunners than ever," said Charles Mayfield, event chair for the party. "From the great locale to the outrageous costume contest, we're really going to show people how a grassroots effort can pay off for the Jerusalem House residents."

The event also features food by Dennis Dean Catering, premium beverages, music, dancing, a raffle and lots of surprises. The party is the signature special event fundraiser for AIDS housing charity Jerusalem House.

The event will be held from 8:00 pm to midnight at The Foundry at Puritan Mills, 916 Lowery Boulevard, Atlanta. Patron tickets are $100 for general admission and $125 for VIP admission; VIP packages including additional benefits are available for $350. Tickets can be purchased by calling (404) 350-0145 or judy@jerusalemhouse.org.

Making the event possible this year is platinum sponsor The Home Depot; gold sponsors Current, Inc.; WETbar Atlanta; and Dennis Dean Catering; and silver sponsors Coalition America; Coldwell Banker CARES Foundation, Intown Office; James Simons, Jenny Pruitt and Associations Realtors; Media Solutions; Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Surber, Barber, Choate and Hertlein Architects; and Thomasson and Reflections Printing Companies. The event is also made possible by AirTran Airways, Alston and Bird, LLP; Bally of Switzerland; Beck; Chappell Mayfield and Associates; Choicepoint; Crunch Gyms; Gifford, Hillegass, and Ingwersen, LLP.; Heart to Heart for Kids, Inc.; Hotel Monaco San Francisco – A Kimpton Hotel; Joxasa by John Sanders; Midtown Community Bank; Publix Super Market Charities; Rich Real Estate Services; Seyfarth Shaw, LLP.; Stand-Out Services, Inc.; Steel Restaurant; and Wendy Babchin Designer Group. Media sponsors are Keith Rocke Photography, DJ Kaze; and Jezebel Magazine. Spirits sponsors are Johnnie Walker Black, Ciroc and Tangueray.

The funds raised will be used to continue providing quality housing and supportive services to homeless men, women and children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Jerusalem House (www.jerusalemhouse.org) operates three programs: The Program for Adults serves single men and women with AIDS; The Family Program serves single mothers who are HIV+ and their children; and both single individuals and families are served through the Scattered Site Program. Jerusalem House provides over 50% of the permanent supportive housing designated for Atlanta's homeless population with HIV/AIDS. More information about the program can be found at www.jerusalemhouse.org.

Buy tickets online at http://www.jerusalemhouse.org/bash/tickets.html.