Date Auction 2011
“Date Auction” is being held on November 27, 2011 at one of Richmond’s fine Dance Club and Lounge/Night Club, Nations. The cover is only $5 each. The kickoff for the Date Auction fundraiser starts at 5:00 p.m. with a “Meet & Greet” hosted by Richmond’s own Esta Bunny. The Meet & Greet will allow buyers to meet the Date Auction’s applicants/participants. Following the “Meet & Greet” is the main event, the Auction. This will start at 6:00 p.m. So bring your wife, SO, whoever… the afternoon /evening event promises to be fun times. Please visit the Date Auction here at VAPride.org, Facebook@GayPrideVirginia, for questions and/or applicants/participant application email us at Kim@VAPride.org or snail-mail us at Virginia Pride / PO BOX 17706 / Richmond VA 23226-2614
Mr. VA Pride
Mr. VA Pride went state-wide this year, and we have four regional winners ready to compete for the final title! With hundreds of dollars and a fantastic crown at stake, these guys are ready to represent their communities and their state. Introducing Mr. Richmond Julius Smith, Mr. Fairfax Brian Reach, Mr. Arlington Chip Clapp and Mr. Virginia Beach Matt Belcher! Beauty meets brains as these guys strut their stuff and answer hard hitting questions about community, pride and equality!
Come out and see them throughout the day at PrideFest 2011!
Drag Dodgeball 2011
Join us for Drag Dodgeball 2011!
Aloha Dahlings!
It’s Virginia Pride’s Annual Drag Dodgeball Tournament & BEACH BASH!! @ Babe’s of Carytown on Sunday, Sept 18th, starting at 3pm.
Admission is $20 for teams and $5 for cheerleaders( 6 players MAX
per team) Put on your favorite beach shirt/drag and join us for an afternoon of special drag performances, raffle/prizes, music and cocktails in Carytown
Only ONE team will leave with the title (and hopefully their wigs still intact!)
Email dragme@vapride.org to register your team TODAY!
On Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269594759736375
PrideFest 2011
Virginia Pride is EXCITED to announce PrideFest 2011! We are pleased to be returning to Kanawha Plaza this year and have a lot of EXCITING things planned!
A few of the highlights:
- Our Facebook page will include a complete list of registered vendors and will be updated regularly, so register early!
- There are 3 types of tickets this year – Early, Regular and Late. As well as a discount if you provide your own tent.
- PrideFest has been extended to 1pm to 8pm for increased exposure.
A few notes:
- Make sure to include your email address on your new registration as we will email updated information and lists out as it becomes available.
- Registration is ONLY thru EventBrite, mail ins and emails will not be accepted.
This years EventBrite page – http://pridefestva2011.eventbrite.com/
Our Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gay-Pride-Virginia/128378304264
2011 Sponsor Benefits Guide – http://www.vapride.org/SG11.pdf If you would like to go above just a vendor space.
Pull out all that purple!!
On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay boys who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality. Please wear purple on October 20th. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and schools. RIP Tyler Clementi, Asher Brown, Seth Walsh, Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase and Billy Lucas. You are loved.
Join this event and invite everyone on your friends list. Don’t let their deaths be for nothing. Let it mean something, and let’s do something to change this country for once.
On Facebook – Invite your friends!
Candlelight Vigil for LGBT Suicides
Monday, October 4 · 10:00pm – 10:30pm @ The Compass on VCU Main Campus
Let’s all come out in support of our friends, family, and others who have been harassed for being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc…
There have been 6 suicides related to LGBT harassment in the past 3 weeks. We as a community NEED to do something about this. Homophobia is a real threat in America. Right now people need support and love. Let’s come together as a campus in support of those who fight and in reverence of those who have died.
Invite your friends, family, anyone to this event. Together we can help to end homophobia.
VCU LGBT HISTORY MONTH ’10 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VCU LGBT History Month Calendar of Events
(Click to see a full size version)
VA Pride Presents “Just Say Love”
“Just Say Love”
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 4:00 and Monday, September 20, 2010 at 7:30
@ Richmond Triangle Players Theatre
As part of VA Pride’s September takeover culminating in our annual PrideFest, we would like to present two special screenings of “Just Say Love”. Come out and celebrate Pride month in the commonwealth with us!
Physical attractions appear to be the obvious explanation for two people to become a pair. But are they really the reflection of something sublime, everlasting or dare we say, spiritual? Do relationships start in the bedroom or in the heart? In this male love story, the bliss described by Joseph Campbell and sages throughout the millennia is a practical option for finding happiness. As the camera delves into the character’s minds and actions we find fulfillment on both a physical and spiritual level. Stagewright Films will bring you closer to the story through a magical combination of stage and film.
$5 per person (which will benefit VaPride and Richmond Triangle Players)
http://www.justsaylovemovie.com/
PrideFest 2010 Featured Performers
Virginia Pride is please to announce the PrideFest 2010 performance lineup!
Featuring AMAZING performances by:
Lady Bunny
MORGUEASM
Alex Funk
Amy Henderson
narissa bond
Karl Marks
Augustin Correro – Mr. VA Pride
Xavier Drake – King of Kings
Tiffany Devereaux and cast
Richmond Men’s and Women’s Chorus
and more!
Keep tuned www.vapride.org for more details!
Also check out www.vapride.org/events for all the AWESOME upcoming events!
Vendor space is still available at http://vapride2010.eventbrite.com
PrideBus 2010
Free Rides All Day & All Night
The big green bus goes gay. To The Bottom & Back (2BNB) is providing free shuttle transportation at PrideFest on Saturday, September 25. The party continues into the night with two buses running around Richmond to these five bars and clubs.
Click here to download a printable map.
“GayRVA” The Bus
During PrideFest, two teams compete to take their bus over the rainbow. The decorated buses will show their Pride across Richmond as they make their way to our five nightclubs. Visit the GayRVA booth at PrideFest to sign-up. Teams are first come, first serve.
The Schedule | Saturday, September 25
PrideFest Route
PrideBus Club Route
10 PM – 2 AM (see map above)
Bus Tracking
On the day of the event, track the buses on your smartphone by clicking here:
About 2BNB
To The Bottom And Back (2BNB) normally operates buses on a continuous loop throughout the major arteries in the city from 6pm to 3am, Thursday-Saturday. 2BNB bridges the gap between the Fan district and the East End/Downtown, an area approximately 5 miles long, and aims to fill the void that existing public transportation creates. They will stop anywhere along the route for a pick up or drop off.
- Reduce the quantity of drinking and driving incidents and create safer streets for pedestrians and motorists alike and create awareness through education to the dangers of drinking and driving.
- Provide free transportation relief of the poor, the distressed or underprivileged in conjunction with other charitable organizations.
- Through transportation, encourage a more eco-friendly way to move about Richmond and other cities.
- Provide a transportation catalyst for the people to enjoy the sights, culture and entertainment Richmond, or other cities, has to offer.
Donate
Shuttle transportation on the PrideBus is provided completely free of charge through generous support of 2BNB, club owners, and GayRVA to reduce drunk driving the night of PrideFest. 2bNB accepts tips on the bus to support its mission. You can also pledge by clicking here.
1 PM – To/From PrideFest To/From Shockoe & Carytown4 PM – To/From PrideFest To/From Shockoe & Carytown6 PM – “GayRVA” The Bus Event @ PrideFest8 PM – From PrideFest To Shockoe & Carytown
