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May 21, 2014
New to Pride? Recommended events for the first-time Pride-goer: PRIDE FLAG RAISING CERE- MONY Friday, May 23 Pride Week kicks off at 12:15 with the official rainbow flag-raising ceremony. Join city council and show your pride at this free, all-ages event and watch the rainbow colours fly high over City Hall. RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTRE OPEN HOUSE & COMMUNITY BBQ Wednesday, May 28 A leading organization in the Win- nipeg LGBTTQ* community, the RRC has been a hub for community services, education, outreach, pol- itical awareness and activism since the 1970s. Stop by to meet the team, tour the centre and learn how to get involved - all while enjoying a beef or veggie hot dog. PRIDE VIGIL Sunday, May 25 Yes, we’ve come a long way, baby. But never before has the global LGBTTQ* struggle for equal rights and social treatment been as visible as it is today. Pride Winnipeg’s 2014 ‘Without Borders’ theme responds by imagining a world united by justice and equality, both personally and internationally. Coming together to remember those who came before
us and whose lives advanced us to this point in our history is a next step toward realizing that new reality, and serves as a reminder of the true
ing downtown and at The Forks to participate in the Pride Winnipeg celebrations. These include tons of free entertainment at an extended two-day festival at The Forks, a dy- namic rally at the Legislature, a pride- bursting parade through downtown and the official dance party at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre. For the sports stars of the week: PITCH FOR PRIDE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 Nothing brings people together like a good baseball tournament. This two- day slo-pitch tournament at the Old Exhibition Grounds is open to players of all skill levels and features prizes and trophies for the winners. Free to watch; $100 per team to register. PRIDE POOL TOURNAMENT Sunday, May 25 Rack ‘em up - this three ball tourna- ment at Club 200 features prizes and even some lessons, making it a fun event for new and experienced bil- liard players alike. Top picks for the Culture Club kids and social networkers: PRIDE IN BUSINESS NET- WORKING RECEPTION Tues- day, May 27 The Manitoba LGBT Chamber of
Commerce cultivates, contributes to and promotes a thriving community of LGBTTQ* owned and allied busi- nesses and professionals. Mix and network with like-minded business people at this after-work event on the 31st floor at Portage & Main. RSVP is required. COCKTAILS UNDER THE STARS Saturday, May 31 Outwords Magazine’s second annual fundraiser at the Paterson Global Foods Institute will feature entertain- ment from Winnipeg’s DJ J Jackson, delicious hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, dancing and a silent auc- tion showcasing local businesses and artists. IN FLIGHT: THE PRIDE WIN- NIPEG 2014 OFFICIAL DANCE PARTY Sunday, June 1 The 747 of all Pride parties, this official shaker takes off at 9 PM. Leading the cabin crew are special guests DJ/Producer/Remixer Guy Scheiman from Tel Aviv and RuPaul’s Drag Race and Celebrity Apprentice alumnus Mimi Imfurst. The night will also feature DJ Lisa Delux and DJ J Jackson, whipping the crowd into a dance frenzy. Bump up to first class and get a boarding pass to a pre- flight cocktail party on the Metropol- itan Entertainment Centre’s rooftop flight deck with champagne.
meaning behind Pride Week. Fun for the whole family:
Rainbow Harmony Project’s 15TH ANNUAL SPRING CON- CERT Saturday, May 24 Start off Pride Week with the fabulous Rainbow Harmony Project. The award-winning community-based chorus of over sixty voices is equally well known for presenting both an impressive repertoire and a talented, fun side of Winnipeg’s vibrant LG- BTTQ* community. THE 14TH ANNUAL WINNIPEG PRIDE COFFEE HOUSE Friday, May 30 A legendary Pride event, the an- nual coffee house has grown and developed its own unique personality over the years. Enjoy live music and spoken word presented by LGBTTQ* artists of Winnipeg, all while inhaling delicious treats from event sponsors Stella’s, Lilac Bakery, Starbucks and Chocolate Zen Bakery (don’t worry, you’ll dance off all those calories on Sunday night). Pride Winnipeg 2014 Festival Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 Join the thousands of people gather-
By Arthur Liffmann W ith over two dozen events, the 2014 Pride Winnipeg Festival is loaded with enough diverse options to make even the most seasoned drag queen flip her wig. Whatever your style - Crocs, high tops or ruby slippers - get out and get ready to show your pride as we profile just a small sampling of what this year’s festival has to offer. Complete details for all events available at www.pridewinnipeg.com
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