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Capital PRIDE Co-Chairs

Pride Center Board of Directors:
Patricia K. Wood, President
L. Jeffrey Baltes, Vice President
Jeffrey Dyber, Treasurer
Gretchel Hathaway, PhD, Secretary
Joseph Bailey
Tim Beebe
John Daniels
Kimberly Eck, Ph.D
Joseph Kerwin
Vincent Lanzone
Paul Patel
Linda Richardson, Ph. D
Kisha Santiago-Martinez

Co-chair Matt Baumgartner

Co-chair Tess Collins

45th Anniversary
Commemorative Committee

Karen Asher
L. Jeffrey Baltes & Eugene Knapp
Timothy Beebe & David Marshall
Peter Bevacqua
Hon. Neil Breslin
Kevin Burns
Capital PRIDE Steering Committee:
Hon. Ronald Canestrari
Ed Davis (Parade Chair)
Chamber of Schenectady County
Scott Levine (Entertainment Chair)
Gloria DeSole & Meredith Butler
Corey Polesel (Festival Chair)
Judy Disco & Barbara Goldstein
Capital PRIDE Planning Committee:
Peter Durfee & Peter Manson
Dan Atkins , Giovanni Batista, David Bagnardi, Lorree
Kimberly Eck & Will Eck
Brown, Jess Carroll, David Connors, Jodi Durrough,
Hon. Patricia Fahy
Jennifer Finn, David Fenton, Robbie Gardner, Zanetta Gary,
Judith Fetterley
Jake MacMillian, PK Miller, Cindy Swadba, and Pat Whalen
Hon. Lisa Fisher
Thank you! And a huge, huge thank you to all of our
Susan Fogerty
volunteers who make Pride Week and the Capital Pride
C.J. Groudine
Parade and Festival possible!
Hon. Brian Haak
Pride Center Staff:
Julie Harris
Pilar Arthur-Snead, Development and Marketing Manager Gretchel Hathaway
Nicholas Bianchi, Administrative Assistant
Joseph Kerwin
Lyndon Cudlitz, Training and Education Manager
Bill Lawrence & Alan Ray
Rosy Galvan, Program Director
Ken Mortensen
Damien Lee, Street Outreach Worker
Daniel OConnell
Steven Minchin, Special Projects Coordinator
Oliver Peters, Office Coordinator
BJ Palma
James Shultis, Youth Program Coordinator
Leslie Phelan
Curran Streett, Immediate Past Executive Director
T. Norman Rea
Michael Weidrich, Interim Executive Director
Robert Reineke & Jeff Linton
Lester Rosenzweig & Thomas Walling
PRIDE Guide Layout and Design Production
Duncan Savage & Stefan Swicker
Richard Romano, www.richtextgraphics.com
Hon. Darius Shahinfar
2015 Capital PRIDE logos
Curran Streett & Corbin Streett
Karen Pacelli
The University at Albany Foundation
Elizabeth Voss
2015 PRIDE Guide Cover & Capital PRIDE Poster
Rev. Moonhawk RiverStone
Mitchell Biernacki
Patricia Wood & Carolyn Scofield
PRIDE Guide printed by
Kathryn Zox
The Leader Herald

VISION STATEMENT

The Pride Center envisions an LGBTQ community in which individuals feel safe, secure and
affirmed where they live, work, worship and play. The Pride Center will be an integrated part
of the social fabric of the Capital Region, nurtured by those we have served.
VALUES STATEMENT
We Pride ourselves in:
Sustaining a welcoming community characterized by dignity, inclusivity and compassion.
Advocating for equality and justice for our community.
Leveraging our rich history to drive continuous development and strategic adaptation to
meet the changing needs of the community.
Facilitating empowerment, enrichment and self-expression in our community.
Committing to the advancement of the Capital Region as a place where LGBTQ people can
thrive.
Being fiscally responsible based on integrity, efficiency and stewardship of our community
resources.
INCLUSIVENESS COMMITMENT
We commit ourselves to sustaining an inclusive, welcoming community
characterized by dignity and sensitivity, representing the cultural, ethnic and
racial diversity of our region.
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Friday, May 29

Alternative Prom!711 p.m. Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium

at The College of Saint Rose, 420 Western Ave., Albany $20
cash at door, $17 online or at door w/ 35 travel-sized toiletries
for runaway & homeless youth. A Pride Center Event!

Sunday, May 31

PRIDE Kick-Off Picnic25 p.m. Corning Preserve, Albany $5

Suggested Donation. A Pride Center and In Our Own Voices event!
Capital PRIDE Kick-Off Karaoke5:30 p.m. Oh Bar,
304 Lark St., Albany Cash Bar (21+ to enter)

Monday, June 8

PRIDE Bowling69 p.m. Playdium Bowling

Center, 363 Ontario St., Albany $20 incl. shoes
and bowling. A Pride Center event!
Building Bridges of Compassion and Community:
Advocates for Welcome Congregations Interfaith Pride
Service78:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
of Albany, 362 State St., Albany FREE!

Tuesday, June 9

Monday, June 1

Pride Center Business Alliance LBGTQ Professionals

Networking Event68 p.m. Bombers Burrito Bar, 2
King St., Troy $10 suggested donation. Sponsored by
Scofield Access Solutions, LLC. A Pride Center event!

Tuesday, June 2

Priscilla in Toga7 p.m. Bowtie Cinemas, 19 Railroad

Ave., Saratoga Springs $5 Suggested Donation

Flag Raising Ceremony10 a.m. Albany City

Hall, 24 Eagle St., Albany FREE!
Sail Along the Hudson with Vintage Pride!69 p.m.
(boarding time 5:30) Dutch Apple Cruises, 141 Broadway,
Albany $3545 Sliding Scale. A Pride Center event!

Wednesday, June 3

PRIDE Mixer5:308:30 p.m. Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany Cash

Bar (21+ to enter). A Pride Center and In Our Own Voices event!
LBGTQA Trivia Night911 p.m. Oh Bar, 304 Lark St.,
Albany $5 entry per person, $20 entry for teams of 4 or
more. (21+ to enter) Proceeds donated to the Pride Center.

Thursday, June 4

Friedas PRIDE Trivia8 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central

Ave., Albany $5 at the door. (21+ to Enter).

Wednesday, June 10

Palace PRIDE Film Series Red Carpet Kick Off Party5:30 p.m.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany Free to all
PRIDE Film Series feature film Transamerica ticket holders.
Palace PRIDE Film Series presents Transamerica w/ Calpernia
Addams7 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave.,
Albany $15 Adult, $10 Children & Students

Capital Pride Singers Let Freedom Ring7:30 p.m. St.

Andrews Church, 10 North Main Ave., Albany $10

Trans Power9 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central

Ave., Albany Cash Bar (21+ to Enter).

Keep Calm and Party Sober9 p.m.Midnight First

Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, Albany FREE!
A Pride Center and In Our Own Voices event!

Tour and Taste Olde Saratoga5:30 p.m. Olde Saratoga

Brewing Company, 131 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs $7

Friday, June 5

PRIDE Show + Fire & Flow Arts Collective Performance59

p.m. Romaine Brooks Gallery at the Pride Center, 332
Hudson Ave., Albany FREE! A Pride Center Event!
Second Annual Saratoga Pride Photo and Cocktails5:45
p.m. Congress Park, Saratoga Springs FREE!
Pre-Cruise Party811 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central
Ave., Albany Cash Bar (21+ to enter)
Legendary Mother LaMia Revlon Encore and In Our Own Voices
The Final Fantasy Ball: Fire and Ice9 p.m.Midnight First
Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, 405 Washington Ave.,
Albany $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after 10 p.m. Ages 16 and up.
Land Ho10 p.m.2 a.m. Oh Bar, 304 Lark
St., Albany Cash Bar (21+ to Enter)
$8 Party Bus Boarding10:45 p.m. ROCKS,
77 Central Ave., Albany $8 Donation
Big Gay CruiseBoards at 11:30 p.m.; cruises from Midnight3
a.m. Capt. JP Cruise, State & Front Streets, Troy $30
in advance, $40 at the gate. (This is a 21+ event.)

Saturday, June 6

Say It Loud Black and Latino Gay Pride: The CelebrationNoon5 p.m.
Jennings Landing (formerly Albany Riverfront Park), Albany FREE!
Say It Loud Black and Latino Gay Pride: The Official After
Party10 p.m.4 a.m. Waterworks Pub, 76 Central
Ave., Albany Cash Bar (18+ to Enter 21+ to Drink)

Sunday, June 7

PRIDE 5K & Rainbow Fun Run811 a.m. Albany Corning

Preserve, Albany $20 in advance, $25 day of race
Carmie & Frieda present Cabaret for Kids13 p.m. Huxley
Theater, NYS Museum, 260 Madison Ave., Albany FREE!
Unity T-Dance48 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central Ave.,
Albany $5 Suggested Donation (21+ to Enter). A
Pride Center and In Our Own Voices event!

Thursday, June 11

5th Annual LGBTQ Educator Appreciation Reception68

p.m. Midtown Tap and Tea Room, 289 New
Scotland Ave., Albany. Sponsored by NYSUT.
Palace PRIDE Film Series presents Matt Shepard is A Friend
of Mine w/ James Clementi7 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 19
Clinton Ave., Albany $15 Adult, $10 Children & Students
Therapy Thursday Pride Ball11 p.m. Waterworks Pub, 76
Central Ave., Albany Cash Bar (18+ to Enter, 21+ to Drink)

Friday, June 12
Palace PRIDE Film Series presents Out to Kill with Tom
Goss7 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave.,
Albany $15 Adult, $10 Children and Student
Youth March Gear Up!79 p.m. Pride Center of the
Capital Region, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany FREE! Youth
ages 19 and under are welcome! A Pride Center event!
Sing Out Louise IX9 p.m. Waterworks Pub, 76 Central
Ave., Albany $10 (18+ to Enter, 21+ to Drink)
Joslyn Fox & Calpernia Addams Live! @ Waterworks
Pub11 p.m. Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave.,
Albany $10 (18+ to Enter, 21+ to Drink)

Saturday, June 13

Capital PRIDE ParadeNoon Sprague Pl. & State

St. to Lark St. to Madison Ave. to Washington
Park, Albany FREE! A Pride Center event!
Capital PRIDE Festival125 p.m. Washington
Park, Albany FREE! A Pride Center event!
Capital PRIDE After Parties5pm? Pride Center of
the Capital Region (332 Hudson Ave.), Waterworks
Pub (76 Central Ave.), ROCKS (77 Central Ave). LAX
on Lark (205 Lark St.), Oh Bar (304 Lark St.)

See pages 4751 for more

details about PRIDE events.

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Erasure, which also includes
keyboardist Vince Clarke. Erasure
has sold more than 25 million
albums worldwide. Known for
their up-tempo hits, the group
enjoyed immense success in
the United Kingdom, and
produced three Top 20 U.S.
hits including A Little
Respect, Chains of
Love, and Always.
Andy Bell was born
as Andrew Ivan Bell on
April 25, 1964 in the area of
Peterborough, Cambridge,
England. The first of six
children, Bells mother was
only 17 years old when she
gave birth to him; his father
was 18. Bell developed a love
for music at a young age,
joining the school choir at
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the Dogsthorpe Infant School. He was a

promiscuous child, he was always getting
into trouble, but managed to spend a large
amount of time listening to musical
influences like Japan, The Tourists,
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Yazoo, and
Blondie.
As a young adult, Bell
moved to London to pursue
a career in music. After
brief stints with The Void,
Baume, and Dinger, he
began working with
musician Vince Clarke.
Together, they formed
Erasure, with Clarke on
keyboards and Bell on lead
vocals. They released their
debut single, Who Needs
Love Like That, in 1985,
along with their first album,
Wonderland. Their fourth
single, Sometimes, became
their first big hit, peaking at
No. 2 on the U.K. charts, and

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Erasures Top Singles

Sometimes (1986)
Victim of Love (1987)
The Circus (1987)
Ship of Fools (1988)
A Little Respect (1988)
Drama! (1989)
Blue Savannah (1990)
Chorus (1991)
Love to Hate You (1991)
Breath of Life (1992)
Who Needs Love (Like That) (1992)
Always (1994)
Run to the Sun (1994)
Solsbury Hill (2003)
Breathe (2005)

at Top 5 on Billboards Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The song It Doesnt Have to
Be also made it to the top of music charts.
Despite immense success in the United Kingdom, the duo only produced three Top 20
U.S. hits: A Little Respect, Chains of Love, and Always. The band, known for their
up-tempo pop hits, has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
In 2005, Bell embarked on a solo career, producing albums Electric Blue (2005) and NonStop (2010). In addition to his music career, his personal life has made headlines. As an
openly gay man, Bell has become a music icon within the LGBT community.
Andy Bells Solo Singles
Crazy (2005)No. 3 U.S. Hot Dance Club Play
Ill Never Fall in Love Again (2006)
Running Out (as Mim) (2009)
Will You Be There? (as Mim) (2010)No. 27
U.S. Hot Dance Club Play
Call on Me (2010)
Non-Stop (2010)
Aftermath (Here We Go) (with Dave Aude)
(2014)No. 1 on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart
Beautiful (with Shelter) (2014)
I Dont Like (2014)
Friend (with Shelter) (2014)
Fountain of Youth (2014)

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London, Katy Tiz has

been creating music with her producer/
songwriter brother George and her brother
from another mother Rick Parkhouse (Red
Triangle) since she was 17 years old. She
would join her older brothers for acoustic
performances anywhere and everywhere
from the beach to underground clubs in
London. They would play open mics,
performing covers and originals. Thats
where Katy really began to cut her teeth
as a performer, focusing on developing
a musical style of her own. I search for
songs that comfort me and let me know
Im not the only one who feels a certain
way, Katy says. If I help one person
through what I was feeling when I wrote
a song, Ill be happy. I hope I can give
back what I searched for in music.
Katy and her brothers penned
the impassioned Fire Fire, which
immediately got picked up on the
influential blog Arjan Writes in early
2012. The song caught the ear of the music
industry, including some major label
executives, and Katys life changed. She
flew to L.A. and signed a major label
record deal with Republic/Lava Records.
She spent the next year in the U.S. dipping
in and out of recording studios and working
with some of the most well-respected names

Photo Credit: Jimmy-Fontaine

rowing up just outside

in the industry. As they were releasing her single,

Katy and Republic/Lava parted ways in the summer
of 2013.
In October of 2013, Katy went into Rock
Mafias Los Angeles studio to record The
Big Bang, a boisterous pop number. The
song was immediately relatable for Katy,
representing the support of the music
industry. Its so poignant to how I was
feeling at the time, she says. The song
earned Katy the honor of being named
Clear Channel/iHeartRadios On
The Verge artist, a huge coup for an
unsigned artist. Since then, the single
has entered the Hot 100 chart, iTunes
Top Pop Songs chart and Shazams
Top 100 USA. The songs success, as
well as Katys unwavering, good-spirited
determination, also scored a new record
label deal with Atlantic, which will release
her debut album later this year.
For Katy, an outspoken, witty
songwriter, the music begins with the
inspirations that have lingered since
childhood, from reggae to soul, from
Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, all the way
to Katy Perry. Music is everything to
me. Its my best friend, my worst enemy,
my boyfriend, and my ex rolled into one. Im
extremely dedicated, but never want one day to
go by without a good laugh.

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Calpernia Addams

McBride is an upstate New York comedian

whos been featured all across the Capital
District, as well as New York, Las Vegas, and
Los Angeles. Shes also appeared in the Boston
Comedy Festival and She Devil Comedy Festival.
Being transgender doesnt just make her a great
target at roasts; it has also given her a uniquely dark
and dry sense of humor that will leave you laughing
when you know you really shouldnt.
aye

Addams has been changing the

LGBT landscape for over 20 years as an out
transsexual performer and activist. From a
chest full of medals for service as a wartime combat
medic to a shelf full of crowns and trophies for her
work in the community, she has been recognized
at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, the
Emmys, the Peabody Awards, Oxford University,
and the GLAAD Media Awards. Her star turn
in LOGOs groundbreaking Transamerican Love
Story introduced her to a new generation and her
signature cabaret and burlesque show Stunning
plays in Hollywood and tours around the globe.
alpernia

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The Accents

he Accents are a nine-piece high-energy band from New Yorks Capital

Region that has consistently delivered the hottest R&B, funk, pop, and
dance music throughout the Northeast. With over 2,000 performances to
date at corporate events, galas, weddings, and concerts, The Accents can be seen
regularly at Stout, Vapor Nightclub, and The Metro to name a few. Be ready to
get your groove on!

Shawn Gillie

Your Hosts

Gillie is an on-air personality for FLY 92.3, Mobile DJ and Comedian. Shawn has been doing comedy
for about four-and-a-half years and has performed at Foxwoods Casino, Jokers Wild in New Haven, CT, The
FunnyBone in Syracuse, Orange County Choppers in Newburgh, NY as well as in Honolulu, LA, NYC, and locally
in Albany at The Egg. He is the winner of the Everybody Needs A Little Luv Comedy Competition in Albany as
well as the Cuse Comedy Fest in Syracuse. Shawn produces a monthly comedy show at Bombers in Troy called
Bombers Belly Laughs. He is also a Mobile DJ who does weddings and parties as well as clubs. Shawn is also a DJ
and promoter for Waterworks Pub where he can be seen several days a week. One of Shawns favorite parties is one
he started over nine years ago called Therapy Thursday (www.therapythursday.com), a weekly gay-friendly party
with different contests and themes. Check out more about Shawn at www.ShawnGillie.com
hawn

Wanda Hudson

D. Hudson aka Miss WandaLuv has been performing comedy off and on for the past 17 years. She
has performed in clubs in Buffalo, New York City, Albany, Syracuse, and Toronto. A career highlight
of Wandas was the opportunity to appear in an episode of The Chappelle Show in 2003Rump Shaker in Red.
Wanda is also a local radio personality on FLY 92.3. You can hear her every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. at FLY92.com. Miss Luv is an author with two books under her belt: Wait for Love: A Black Girls Story and
a collection of short stories called LuvMe. The next work from Wanda will be a humorous novel titled Dating
Wanda, which she will release in May of this year via her publishing company Miss Luvs Books. Wanda has two
short stories included in two different Zane anthologies: Zanes Succulent: Chocolate Flava II and Purple Panties: An
Eroticanoir.com Anthology. To find out more about Wanda D. Hudson please visit www.wandahudson.com
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Stillwater
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Colonie
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Stephentown
Stephentown Federated Church

Delmar
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Say you saw us in the 2015 Pride Guide!

Guilderland
Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church

Rensselaerville
Rensselaerville Presbyterian Church
Hudson Falls
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Index to Advertisers
Advertiser....................................................... Page
1800 Tequila..................................................... 34
Albany Gay Mens Chorus................................. 43
Alternative Prom................................................ 46
Barefoot Wines................................................. 30
Berkshire Bank.................................................. 15
Big Gay Cruise..................................................... 7
Bombers Burrito Bar........................................ 10
Cancer Services Program Albany
and Rennselear Counties............................. 39
Capital Region Unitarian
Universalists of NY...................................... 37
Casswood Insurance......................................... 16
Central Avenue BID (CBID).............................. 43
Choices.............................................................. 39
City of Albany.................................................... 27
CommUNITY Magazine.............................. 33, 43
aThe Desmond................................................... 33
DiCarlos............................................................ 35
Emmanuel Baptist Church................................ 38
Emmanuel Friedens Church............................. 37
Empire Liquor Merchants North....................... 28
First Unitarian Universalist
Society of Albany........................................... 4
FLY92................................................................. 15
GP Solutions...................................................... 33
Grand Marnier................................................... 36
Hampton Inn...................................................... 29
Hendricks Gin................................................... 32
Hudson Pride..................................................... 53
In Our Own Voices............................................ 55
Journey United Church of Christ...................... 18
Ketel One Vodka............................................... 42
Key Bank............................................................ 33
LAX..................................................................... 34
Magic Hat........................................................... 26
Mansion Inn......................................................... 8
McGearys.......................................................... 35
Miller Lite........................................................... 26
Natural Awakenings Magazine......................... 27
NY Life / Vincent Lanzone................................ 33
Oh Bar................................................................ 27
Palace Theater Film Festival............................... 5
Presbyterian Rainbow....................................... 37
Pride Center of the Capital Region..............2, 16
Pride 5K...................................................... 4445
Riverstone Consulting....................................... 18
ROCKS...........................................................3, 33
Romeos Gifts.................................................... 18
Saratoga Film Forum......................................... 41
Schenectady Pride............................................. 54
State Farm - James Leone................................ 29
TD Bank............................................................. 41
Tri City Rentals.................................................. 29
Trinity United Methodist................................... 18
UAlbany Foundation.......................................... 41
Vintage Pride....................................................... 6
Waterworks............................................ 9, 35, 52

Thank you to the 2015 Sponsors who

helped make Capital PRIDE possible!
Platinum Sponsors
Ketel One Vodka
Grand Marnier
1800 Tequila
Hendricks Gin
Barefoot Wines
Viniq Shimmery Liquor
Gold Sponsors
Berkshire Bank
Miller Lite
Magic Hat
Waterworks
Fly 92
City of Albany
Silver Sponsors
Tri City Rentals
University at Albany Foundation
Price Chopper
TD Bank
LAX on Lark
Bombers Burrito Bar
Albany.com
NY Life / Vincent Lanzone
Hampton Inn & Suites
Bronze Sponsors
The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
RBC Wealth Management/ David Connors
James Leone State Farm
Key Bank
Central Ave BID
GP Funding Solutions
ROCKS
Oh Bar
McGearys
Metroland
Times Union
WAMC
Special Media Sponsor
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Proud Sponsor of

The University at Albany Foundation is a not-forprofit corporation organized for the purpose of
encouraging philanthropic contributions from
individuals, corporations, foundations, and other
organizations in support of activities and programs of

Presenting firstrun documentaries,

independents,
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Join us for a screening of

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Thurs.Fri., June 1819, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., June 21, 7:30 p.m.

the University at Albany. Responsibility for

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Save the Date

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Honorary Co-Chairs:
Mark & Patty Breslin with
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The Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs N.Y.

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The Albany Gay Mens Chorus Presents:

Thats Amore
Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm
The College of Saint Rose
Massry Center for the Arts
Picotte Recital Hall
1002 Madison Avenue
Albany N.Y.

Adults $12

Students $9
Under 12 Free
Tickets discounted at:
www.capitalpridecenter.org
Romeos Gifts on
299 Lark Street Albany
The Spotty Dog Books and Ale on 440 Warren

Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 5:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church
369 Warren Street
(corner of Fourth and Warren)
Hudson N.Y.

Street Hudson.

"(.$

A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Capital Area Council of Churches Emergency Overflow Homeless Shelter.
Special thanks to the Friends of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson.
AGMC is an affiliate of the Pride Center of the Capital Region.

Taste the world, all in one place

PLACE YOUR AD IN COMMUNITY

EXPAND YOUR BRAND AWARENESS
WHILE DIRECTLY REACHING
THE IMPORTANT LGBTQ MARKET

In 2014, 20,000 print copies of CommUNITY Magazine were

distributed to public locations throughout the region, and
60,000 copies were delivered directly to our monthly
subscribers.

Stay up to date with all of the events

and programs at your community center at www.capitalpridecenter.org.

We now distribute magazines from Saratoga to Hudson with

physical copies in over 100 public locations in five counties.
Each print issue is complimented by an interactive digital copy
distributed through multiple electronic publishing platforms.
This growth is supported by promotions of the magazine via targeted email, social media campaigns, and highlighted displays at
Pride Center functions and special events.

For more information contact

Steven @ 518-462-6138 or
sminchin@capitalpridecenter.org
www.capitalpridecenter.org/CommUNITY

8:00 AM
REGISTRATION
AT THE BOAT LAUNCH
AREA

9:00 AM PRIDE 5K

10:00 AM RAINBOW
FUN RUN

AWARDS IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE
RAINBOW FUN RUN AT
THE BOAT LAUNCH
AREA

SUN. JUNE 7, 2015

PRIDE
5K
AT THE ALBANY CORNING PRESERVE

PRIZES FOR TOP 3

MALE, FEMALE, OPEN
GENDER, & VARIOUS
AGE GROUPS, PRIZES
FOR TEAMS
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RUN OR WALK
The 8th Annual PRIDE 5K takes place on Sunday, June 7th 2015 at
our NEW Race location, the Albany Corning Preserve.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM at the Boat Launch, 5k (3.1 miles) at
9:00 AM, and Rainbow Fun Run, 1K (.62 miles) at 10:00 AM.
Awards and Prizes immediately following the Rainbow Fun Run!

PRE-REGISTRATION
$20.0O
RACE DAY
REGISTRATION
$25.00
REGISTER ONLINE:
http://goo.gl/JNtsXV

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Capital PRIDE Events

Friday, May 29thSaturday, June 13th
Teen-friendly
event

In Our Own
Voices event

Family-friendly
event

Saratoga
Pride event

Friday, May 29
Alternative Prom!

711 p.m. Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium at The

College of Saint Rose, 420 Western Ave., Albany
$20 cash at door, $17 online or at door w/ 35
travel-sized toiletries for runaway & homeless youth
Join us for our 18th annual Alternative Prom, a fun-filled
evening for LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 19 and
under. Come as you are, no judgments, to this amazing
event! This year is A Fairy Tales-themed! Back by popular
demand are the free photo booth, door prizes, community
organization tables, all-you-can-eat munchies and soft
drinks, and more! Visit the event page at www.tinyurl.
com/aprom2015 to access the link for online ticket sales,
FAQs, to make song requests, get up-to-date info, or to talk
to a Pride Center staff member. We hope you can come out
to be a part of the action! A Pride Center event!

Sunday, May 31
Pride Kick-Off Picnic

25 p.m. Corning Preserve, Albany

$5 Suggested Donation
The Capital PRIDE Kick-Off BBQ has been an annual
tradition for decades, and this year that tradition takes
on new meaning with a larger event to celebrate the
start of PRIDE Month and the many celebrations of our
community. This year, join us for a very special PRIDE
kick-off picnic in a special venue, Albanys Corning
Preserve, and celebrate the official start of all things
PRIDE. Enjoy a great spread catered by Bombers Burrito
Bar, catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and, as
always, there will be terrific giveaways.
A Pride Center and In Our Own Voices
event!

Capital Pride Kick-Off Karaoke

5:30 p.m. Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany Cash Bar

Kick off PRIDE with Albanys oldest and greatest karaoke.
Mike Bear will be our MC for an evening of good times
and great voices. We will be having Karaoke Wars; donate
cash to change a song, change a singer, or just give to a
good cause! (21+ to enter).

Monday June 1
Flag-Raising Ceremony

10 a.m. Albany City Hall, 24

Eagle St., Albany FREE!
Join the Pride Center, In Our Own Voices, Empire State Pride
Agenda, and Mayor Kathy Sheehan for a special ceremonial
raising of rainbow flags to acknowledge and kick off PRIDE.

Tuesday, June 2
Sail Along the Hudson with Vintage Pride!

69 p.m. (Boarding time at 5:30) Dutch Apple

Cruises, 141 Broadway, Albany $3545 sliding scale
We may be Vintage but we still cruise! Sit back and enjoy a
ride on the scenic and historic Hudson River, the ideal way
to see the sights and celebrate PRIDE in style! The vessel will
offer sunshine and breezes or the protection of fully enclosed
air-conditioned decks. We will sail rain or shine. A fabulous,
healthy dinner will be provided by Sweet Buns Caf. DJ,
dancing, and cash bar. This event is for Vintage Priders (aged
55+), as well as friends and supporters of Vintage Pride.
Unfortunately, the vessel is not handicap-accessible. With
safety in mind, we suggest low-heeled or soft-soled shoes.
Limited scholarships are available; contact Rosy Galvn at
rgalvan@capitalpridecenter.org. A Pride Center event!

Wednesday, June 3
PRIDE Mixer

5:308:30 p.m. Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany Cash Bar

Celebrate PRIDE month at this special happy hour event.
Come in and see our slate of guest bartenders! Dont go easy
on these folks as they will be working for tips that will then be
donated to the Pride Center and In Our Own Voices. Come on
in for some great happy fun and Larks Best
Patio! (21+ to enter). A Pride Center and In
Our Own Voices event!

LBGTQA Trivia Night

911 p.m. Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany $5

entry per person, $20 entry for teams of 4 or more.
Proceeds donated to the Pride Center
A new PRIDE Classic! LGBTQ-themed trivia gets everyones
mind moving! Join our Special Guest Host and enjoy drink
specials, mind-bending trivia, and great prizes! (21+ to enter).

Thursday, June 4
Capital Pride Singers Let Freedom Ring

7:30 p.m. St. Andrews Church, 10 North Main Ave.,

Albany $10
Capital Pride Singers presents a concert titled Let Freedom
Ring with songs about all facets of freedom.

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Keep Calm and Party Sober

9 p.m.Midnight First Unitarian

Universalist Society of Albany, Albany
FREE!
The Keep Calm and Party Sober dance is a drug- and
alcohol-free celebration to recognize the determination
and strength of our LGBT brothers, sisters, friends, and
allies living in recovery to rejoice in their sobriety from
alcohol and other substances. Featuring music by DJ
JEMinii! This event is 18 and up. A Pride
Center and In Our Own Voices event!

Friday, June 5
The PRIDE Show + Fire & Flow
Arts Collective Performance

59 p.m. Romaine Brooks Gallery at

the Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave.,
Albany FREE!
The PRIDE Show highlights some of the amazing LGBTQA
artists featured during the gallerys 2014 season. Join us as
we open this very special show with an artists reception
featuring a one-of-a-kind performance from Fire Eater and
Dancer, Stacey Mercer of the Fire and Flow Arts Collective
of Albany. Stacey will entertain during the opening with fire
spinning with props of many kinds and flowing with a bright
glow into the night come out and meet some very different,
amazing local talent all while supporting Capital PRIDE and
celebrating the arts. A Pride Center event!

Second Annual Saratoga Pride

Photo and Cocktails

5:45 p.m. Congress Park, Saratoga Springs FREE!

We begin in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 5:45 p.m. A
group photo will be taken, wear your PRIDE colors! Bring
families, friends, allies, and flags! From Congress Park,
we will stroll on Broadway to a local ice cream store,
then on to Saratoga Pride Cocktails for those interested
at a place to be announced. Check SaratogaPride.com for
details. A Saratoga Pride Event!

Pre-Cruise Party

811 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany Cash Bar

This is the warm-up to the Big Gay Cruise. Come have a few
drinks, organize your group, and relax until you have to
head over to the Big Gay Cruise. The Pre-Cruise Party will
have advance sale tickets for the Big Gay Cruise for $30 each.
The Pre-Cruise Party at ROCKS will also have tickets for the
$8 Party Bus. Happy Hour drinks prices for the first hour (89pm) along with light food, and music! (21+ to enter).

Legendary Mother LaMia Revlon

Encore and In Our Own Voices The
Final Fantasy BallFire and Ice

9 p.m.Midnight First Unitarian

Universalist Society of Albany, 405 Washington Ave.,
Albany $5 before
10 p.m.,$10 after 10 p.m.

What is a Ball? A ball is an event within LGBT POC

communities, where a collective group of individuals
come together in a safe space to compete in a variety
of categories such as, but not limited to, dance, music,
fashion, runway, and vogue. Why do we need a Ball?
Ballroom culture is a way of building unity among LGBT
people of color. Welcoming community members to
participate, confirms that the power of our community
and pride is as far reaching as we allow it to be. This is a
drug- and alcohol-free event. Ages 16 and up.

Land Ho

10 p.m.2 a.m. Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany Cash Bar

DJ Chrome throws the Land Lovers Party of the year!
He gives you all the best dance music to get your body
moving and Rizzo and Jeremy team up to provide some
lubrication for those hips! Drink specials all night! No
cover charge (21+ to Enter).

$8 Party Bus

Boarding at 10:45 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central Ave.,

Albany $8 Donation
ROCKS has set up a safe way to get you a round trip ride
to the Big Gay Cruise for only an $8 donation. Advance
sale tickets for the Party Bus will be available at ROCKS.
Seating is limited. Get your advance sale tickets early to
ensure a seat. The Party Bus will board those with advance
sale tickets first (10:45 p.m.) and then offer the seats that are
left until the bus is full ($8 donation). The Party Bus will get
you to the Big Gay Cruise dock by 11:30 p.m. for boarding
and will return to ROCKS after the cruise. Rocks will offer a
regular cash bar, coffee, and light food until 4:00 a.m.

Big Gay Cruise

Boards at 11:30 p.m. & Cruises from Midnight3 a.m.

Capt. JP Cruise, State & Front Streets, Troy $30 in
advance & $40 at the gate
There is only Big Gay Cruiseso all aboard! Team A-Man
is about to launch another Big Gay Cruise. This cruise is
a benefit/fundraiser for the Pride Center and AIDSWalk.
All proceeds after expenses will be donated to these two
wonderful groups. Its a three-hour Gay Party Cruise
on the Hudson River, that will offer karaoke with Juan on
the main inside deck, music with DJ J: under the stars,
and a fabulous Drag Show hosted by Frieda Munchon
and friends. There will also be light hors doeuvres, cash
bar, hot 50/50 raffle bois, dancing and singing, and music
everywhere. This is a 21+ event and everyone must show
an ID to board the cruise. The cruise will sail rain or shine!
Advance CASH sale tickets can be purchased at ROCKS,
JP Cruise Lines, and any Team A-Man karaoke show for
$30. You can CHARGE your tickets by calling the JP Cruise
Lines at 518-270-1901 or at Eventbrite.com (Search: Big
Gay Cruise). There will be plenty of $40 tickets at the gate
(cash only). Cash only on the boat. www.AmanKaraoke.
com has all the up-to-date details and directions. Call The
A-Man for group rates of 10+ people or for information
on VIP Packages for two, 518-221-3723. No refunds. No
checks.

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Saturday, June 6
Say It Loud Black and
Latino Gay Pride: The
Celebration

Noon5 p.m. Jennings Landing (formerly Albany

Riverfront Park), Albany FREE!
Once again, the celebration will take place at Jennings
Landing at the Corning Preserve. The event is an outdoor
affair along the beautiful Hudson River for all LGBT
POC, families and allies. Local and national talent will
be providing entertainment. There will be a Kids Corner
featuring a Bouncy Bounce and face painting for the young
and young at heart! A variety of food and beverages will
be on hand throughout the day to tempt the taste buds of
all attendees. This years featured artists are Alex Torres &
His Latin Orchestra, Capital Regions Favorite Latin Band,
7th Squeeze, Sampson McCormick, and DJ JEMinii.

Say It Loud Black and Latino Gay

Pride: The Official After Party

10 p.m.4 a.m. Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave.,

Albany Cash Bar
Enjoy a night of music and dance in celebration of the
event. Music will include DJ JEMinii. The featured artist
this year is one of the most popular finalists from NBCs
The Voice: Anita Antoinette. Musci by DJ JEMinii and DJ
Sabrina. (18+ to Enter 21+ to Drink)

Sunday, June 7
PRIDE 5K & Rainbow Fun Run

811 a.m. Washington Park, Albany

$20 in advance, $25 day of race
The 8th Annual PRIDE 5K takes place on Sunday, June 7th,
2015 at our NEW race location, the Albany Corning Preserve.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Boat Launch, 5K (3.1
miles) at 9:00 a.m., and Rainbow Fun Run (open to walkers
and runners of all ages and abilities) at 10:00 a.m. Awards
and Prizes immediately following the Rainbow Fun Run!
Prizes will then be awarded to the Top 3 participants in the
female, male, and open gender categories, as well as the
top 3 participants in the each age bracket. Also, wear your
Rainbow Best! Awards for Individuals and Teams Best
Use of Rainbow. Online registration can be found at the
following link: http://goo.gl/JNtsXV. Pre-Registration is
$20.00 per race participant and $25.00 per race participant for
Race Day Registration. Please complete one registration per
race participant. Paper Pre-Registrations must be received by
Monday, June 1st. Online Pre-registration closes Thursday,
June 4th at 7:00 a.m. The link to the Pride 5K information
page can be found at the following link: http://www.
capitalpridecenter.org/pride-5k/. A Pride Center event!

Carmie & Frieda present Cabaret for Kids

13 p.m. Huxley Theater, NYS Museum, 260
Madison Ave., Albany FREE!
Join the Queens of PRIDE, Carmie Hope and Frieda
Munchon, plus special guests, for a fun-for-the-whole-

family childrens concert. There will be songs, games,

prizes, and sing-alongs for kids of all ages. Bring the
entire family for a one-of-a-kind afternoon of fun and
music. A Pride Center event!

Unity T-Dance

48 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central Ave.,

Albany
$5 Suggested Donation
In Our Own Voices and the Pride Center of the Capital
Region invite you to join us at ROCKS for fun, food,
music by DJ J :, drink specials, giveaways and games as
a close out to Black & Latino Gay Pride weekend and
special start to the second half of PRIDE Week with a
display of our Unity and PRIDE! (21+ to
Enter) A Pride Center and In Our Own
Voices event!

Monday, June 8
PRIDE Bowling

69 p.m. Playdium Bowling Center, 363 Ontario St.,

Albany $20 incl. shoes and bowling
Grab your shoes, a ball, and aim for those pins! PRIDE
Bowling Night at the Playdium has become an annual
favorite, and this year will be no different. Theres not
only bowling, but great concessions, a 50/50 raffle, door
prizes, and MUCH MORE! A Pride Center event!

Building Bridges of
Compassion and
Community Advocates for
Welcome Congregations
Interfaith Pride Service

78:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Albany, 362

State St., Albany FREE!
Join Advocates for Welcoming Congregations to launch
PRIDE Week as we celebrate ourselves, our differences
and our connections. Come for eclectic worship, reflect
with us on what you know to be true, and sense the
opening to reach out to those who believe differently. All
welcome; refreshments to follow.

Tuesday, June 9
Pride Center Business
Alliance LBGTQ
Professionals
Networking Event

68 p.m. Bombers Burrito Bar, 2 King St., Troy

$10 suggested donation
The Pride Center Business Alliances very popular
Networking Event is a great opportunity for LGBTQ and
Allied professionals to gather during PRIDE Week. Come
with friends and distribute your business cards to make
important contacts. Enjoy a cash bar and complimentary
appetizers. Sponsored by Scofield Access Solutions, LLC.
A Pride Center event!

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Priscilla in Toga

7 p.m. Bowtie Cinemas, 19 Railroad Ave.,

Saratoga Springs $5 Suggested Donation
Come laugh with us, as we enjoy the classic, The
Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Suggested
donation is $5. All donations will go to support programs
for LGBTQ programs in Saratoga County. For more info,
visit saratogapride.com. A Saratoga Pride event!

Friedas PRIDE Trivia

8 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany $5 at the door

Frieda Munchon brings you more amazing trivia fun
during Pride Week. Join her as she tests and rewards
your knowledge with multiple trivia round and prizes
throughout the night! All door and raffle proceeds will be
donated to the Pride Center of the Capital Region. (21+ to
Enter)

Wednesday, June 10
Palace PRIDE Film Series Red
Carpet Kick-Off Party

5:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave.,

Albany Free to all PRIDE Film Series feature film
Transamerica ticket holders
A Red Carpet Kick-Off Party for the Palace PRIDE Film
Series and The Pride Center of the Capital Region. The
party will serve light hors doeuvres, complimentary
Barefoot wine, and a cash bar.

Palace PRIDE Film Series presents

Transamerica w/ Calpernia Addams

7 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany

$15 Adults, $10 Children & Students
A screening of Transamerica starring Felicity Huffman, and
a post screening discussion with Transamericas activist
actress Calpernia Addams, subject of Showtimes Soldiers
Girl.

Trans Power

9 p.m. ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany Cash Bar

Trans Power will held at ROCKS at 9 p.m., following the
screening of Transamerica at The Palace. We will be coming
together to celebrate the tremendous strides that have
been made in the past year. This is a party to inspire and
empower us. Come enjoy music and the company of your
community! Giveaways, plus drink specials and some
surprises. United we stand. (21+ to Enter)

Tour and Taste Olde Saratoga

5:30 p.m. Olde Saratoga Brewing Company,

131 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs $7pp
Tour and Taste Olde Saratoga Brewery Companys finest
brews. You are invited to join us for a private brewery tour,
followed by a tasting $7 per person over 21 years of age.
Space is limited, reservations are required at saratogapride@
aol.com. Please put brew in the subject line. For more
details about the Brewery, check out their website www.
oldesaratogabrew.com. A Saratoga Pride event!

Thursday, June 11
5th Annual LGBTQ Educator
Appreciation Reception

68 p.m. Midtown Tap and Tea Room, 289

New Scotland Ave., Albany
An opportunity for LGBTQ educators and allies to
network and be appreciated for all they do. Come and
join an evening of networking, discussion, laughter,
and community and coalition building. For thousands
of gay teachers serving on the frontlines of Americas
classrooms, Dont Ask, Dont Tell remains a painful fact
of life. LGBTQ teachers have long understood that openly
expressing their identity in school can make them an
easy target for discrimination. The event will provide an
informal and open forum for LGBTQ educators to socialize
and discuss issues both related and unrelated to being
LGBTQ in educational communities. Sponsored by NYSUT.

Palace PRIDE Film Series presents

Matt Shepard is A Friend of
Mine w/ James Clementi

7 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany

$15 Adults, $10 Children & Students
A screening of Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine, and a
post-screening discussion with The Tyler Clementi
Foundations James Clementi, LGBT & Cyber Bullying
Activist and brother of the late Tyler Clementi.

Therapy Thursday PRIDE Ball

11 p.m. Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany

Cash Bar
The 2015 Therapy Thursday PRIDE Ball at Waterworks
Pub featuring DJ Shawn Gillie spinning a variety of R&B,
Top 40 and dance music all night long. Dont miss out on
Shawns crazy contests, and performances by Albanys
best drag performers. (18+ to Enter, 21+ to Drink)

Friday, June 12
Youth March Gear Up!

79 pm Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332

Hudson Ave., Albany FREE!
Coming at you is a special edition of our Friday night
LGBTQA youth group! Were going to be getting in gear
for the Youth March and Capital PRIDE Parade by making
signs, banners, and creating some awesome chants. This is
a great opportunity to check out our Center Youth program
and weekly Friday night youth group too! Meet new folks,
listen to some tunes, and get your PRIDE face on! Youth
ages 19 and under are welcome! A Pride Center event!

Palace PRIDE Film Series presents

Out to Kill with Tom Goss

7 p.m. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany

$15 Adult, $10 Children and Students
A screening of Out to Kill, and a post-screening concert
with Out To Kills star Tom Goss, an independent singer
songwriter including the viral hit Bears.

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LesBoa

8 p.m.4 a.m. ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany

$10 Admission
PRIDE Week and girl parties go hand in hand! Come
celebrate our 6th year featuring DJ Lady Luck at ROCKS!
Starting at 8:00 p.m. on the club side of ROCKS. DJ Lady
Luck specializes in a variety of music to get you up and
out dancing all night long. This will definitely be a night
to remember! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to
the Pride Center. (21+ to enter)

Sing Out Louise IX

9 p.m. Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany $10

The PRIDE tradition Continues with Sing OUT Louise,
IX. The amazing ladies who define drag in Albany
are back, Mama Brent, Freida Munchon, Carmie Hope,
and Kashi Golean in one Magnificent and Outrageous
PRIDE extravaganza. They will dazzle you, amaze you
and change it up a bit in an electrifying opening show
before RuPauls Joslyn Fox and Calpernia Addams
take the stage at Waterworks Pub. (18+ to Enter, 21+ to
Drink)

Joslyn Fox & Calpernia Addams

Live! @ Waterworks Pub

11 p.m. Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany $10

RuPauls Drag Race Star Joslyn Fox invaded televisions
around the world with her infectious giggle and bubbly
personality on Season 6 of Rupauls Drag Race, taking 6th
place and marrying her longtime fianc on the Drag Race
reunion special. Calpernia Addams has been changing the
LGBT landscape for over 20 years as an out transsexual
performer and activist. She has been recognized at the
Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, the Emmys, the
Peabody Awards, Oxford University and the GLAAD
Media Awards, to name a few. Joslyn Fox and Calpernia
Addams Live at Waterworks Pub, in a benefit for the
Capital Pride Center, is sure to a night to remember! (18+
to Enter, 21+ to Drink)

Capital PRIDE Festival

125 p.m. Washington Park, Albany

FREE!
Dont miss one of the biggest
celebrations in the Capital Region! Join tens of thousands
as we show off our pride in Albanys Washington
Park. With tons of great vendors, all types of food and
drink, a fun-filled family zone, fire eaters, spinners, face
painters, and so much more the Capital PRIDE Festival
is a great family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ
community and our allies! The festivities on stage kick off
immediately following the Capital PRIDE Parade. This
year features amazing performances from The Accents,
Comedian Jay Macbride, DJ Dave Barna, The Capital
PRIDE Drag Revue, Katy Tiz, and our very special
headliner, Andy Bell of Erasure. Theres always lots to
do and see at the Largest PRIDE in upstate New York! A
Pride Center event!

Capital PRIDE After Parties

5 p.m. Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332

Hudson Ave.; Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave.;
ROCKS, 77 Central Ave.; LAX on Lark, 205 Lark St.;
Oh Bar,304 Lark St.
Keep the celebration going at the official PRIDE after
parties! Unwind or heat up at Waterworks (18+ to Enter,
21+ to Drink), ROCKS (21+ to Enter), Oh Bar (21+ to
Enter), LAX on Lark (18+ to Enter) and the very special
sober party for the entire community at the Pride Center
(all ages).

Capital Pride Parade Route

Saturday, June 13
Capital PRIDE Parade

Noon Sprague Pl. & State St. to Lark

St. to Madison Ave. to Washington
Park, Albany FREE!
Come celebrate the Capital Regions great LGBTQ
Community and our Allies with one of the most
anticipated and loved parades of the year! The parade
steps off at noon in Washington Park, lead this year
by our special Grand Marshal, Calpernia Addams.
The parade will be full of color, music, and whimsy.
Features include the powerful Youth March, elected
officials supporting the LGBTQ community, businesses,
community organizations, families and friends of the
LGBTQ community and of course amazing floats, fun,
dancing and goodies. Bring friends and set up on the
Parade route to cheer on this amazing event! A Pride
Center event!

If you have questions about accessibility or need

accommodation for any Pride event, please call the
Pride Center at 518.462.6138. ASL interpreter and
accessible parking will be available at the Festival.

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ANDREW CHRISTIAN MODELS
JIMMY FANZ

&

JACOB FORD

SATURDAY JUNE 13TH, 2015

10:00PM AT THE WATERWORKS PUB
CAPITAL PRIDE CLOSING PARTY

AUTOGRAPHS - MEET & GREET - MODELING SHOW - UNDERWEAR CONTEST

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BLACK & latino

gay pride 2015

June 6th, Jennings Landing

From noon to 5 p.m.
www.blackandlatinogaypride.com

Featuring:

7th Squeeze
Alex Torres and
His Latin
Orchestra

DeeJay
Jeminii
Comedian Sampson

Official
Afterparty

76 Central Ave.,Albany

A very special appearance by

Anita Antoinette

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