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Upstate Pride is Looking and Planning Ahead PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lin Orndorf   
Tuesday, 21 July 2009 13:48
It's been less than a month since the LGBTQ community of the Spartanburg area experienced it's first Pride march and Upstate Pride is already looking forward to and working toward its second annual LGBTQ Pride march in 2020.

Upstate Pride's planning committee has taken a couple of weeks off after a very successful inaugural Pride march and festival, which were held on June 20, and is now back to work planning Upstate Pride events for 2010. In order to ensure that next year's event is even better than this year's, Upstate Pride is in need of some volunteers who are willing to commit their time, energy and ideas to the planning process.

In a recent call for new members on the board of directors, P.K. Weiss of Upstate Pride said, "We are looking for people to fill the following positions... President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer as well as at least two at-large directors. We are also seeking people to chair committees..." In addition to the other officers and members, committee chairs also serve on the board.

As they search for people to fill these positions, Weiss says they are looking for people who are "partners, listeners, consensus builders, ethical watchdogs, discreet ambassadors, energetically and enthusiastically engaged."

In the near future, Upstate Pride will be offering other opportunities for folks to get involved as they will be searching for individuals to serve on a variety of committees engaged in planning next year's event.

Weiss also points out, "In addition, we'll be offering voting memberships to people who want their voices heard but don't necessarily have the time to commit..."

If you are interested in submitting your name for consideration as a member of the board of directors of Upstate Pride, please email P.K. Weiss at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than August 11, 2009. If you go to Pride Charlotte this Saturday, July 25, at Gateway Village in Uptown Charlotte, stop by Upstate Pride's booth to meet some of the dedicated people who brought you Upstate South Carolina's first Pride march and festival.
 
 
Firefly Vodka is the Newest Sponsor of SC Pride 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lin Orndorf   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 12:18
Firefly Distillery_sweet_tea_vodka_and_muscadine_wine_vodkaThe South Carolina Pride Movement, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy, education, support, and celebration of the LGBTQ community in South Carolina, announced that Firefly Distillery, producer of Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, has signed on as an official sponsor of SC Pride 2009.  

The Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina based company is supporting the statewide gay Pride festival to be held in Finlay Park, Columbia, South Carolina in September.  Firefly's Sweet Tea vodka is a truly southern style hand-crafted vodka that is distilled four times, infused with locally grown tea leaves and blended with Louisiana sugar can for the unique sweet tea flavor found only in America's South. This year Firefly has introduced four new flavors to the its original; raspberry, peach, mint and lemon.To add a truly Southern flavor to this year's Pride celebration, cocktails made with Firefly Vodka will be the Official Cocktails of SC Pride 2009 and will be featured at events during the week-long series of Pride events.

2009 is the twentieth year of organizing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Pride events in the state of South Carolina.  SC PRIDE 2008 had approximately between seven and eight thousand attendees (according to police estimates) and more than 75 vendors.  The South Carolina's Pride Festival draws attendees from South Carolina and the southeast including Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and beyond.  Last year's parade down Main Street, hosted live on the radio by WXRY 99.3FM, included 40 entries from across South Carolina.
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New Asheville Development Incoporates Green Buidling, Diversity, and Sustainability PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lin Orndorf   
Thursday, 09 July 2009 12:02
07092009villages_at_crest_mountainWestern North Carolina's most comprehensive sustainable development to be buit so far is celebrating it's Grand Opening on Saturday, July 11.

The Villages at Crest Mountain is a sustainable, green built eco-village incorporating extensive trails, community gardens orchards and open green space with a variety of homes from some of WNC's top green builders. The homes, eco-cottages, have been designed and will be constructed with performance, quality and affordability in mind.  There is a home for every budget and the community is perfect for singles and families of all ages.

The development team led by Reese Lasher with David Mosrie and Clint Lasher as project managers overseeing eco-design, real estate and sales, say their goal is a simple one, to create an healthy and affordable community using smart design, green building techniques and sustainable development practices. The result is a beautiful world-class eco-village nestled in the mountains of Asheville that will become a vibrant community of inclusivity, diversity and spiritual health.
Last Updated on Thursday, 09 July 2009 13:02
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Harry Potter Star Would Trade Wizard Robes for Dress PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lin Orndorf   
Monday, 06 July 2009 14:26

Daniel RadcHarry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe would donn a dress and heels for the right script.liffe, the 19 year-old star of the Harry Potter films, has expressed an interest in portraying a transvestite.

Radcliffe recently told The Guardian that cross-dressing on screen is an idea that intrigues him.

He said, "I'd love to play a drag queen or transvestite, but not just because of the costumes. Wait, what am I saying? Yes, because of the costumes! If the script was good... I wouldn't just do it because I got to dress up.

Radcliffe added, "I maintain that I look good with eye make-up. And I'm not going to be an emo kid, so the only other option is drag queen."

Radcliffe has also been reported to be pal-ing around with a drag queen, Our Lady J, in New York.  If that's the case, then he is probably learning a lot about drag culture which will be good backrgound research for a future transvestite role.

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 July 2009 13:01
 
Pride Charlotte Crowns First Mr. Pride Charlotte MI PDF Print E-mail
Written by Pride Charlotte Committee   
Sunday, 05 July 2009 00:00

Howard Hung was named Mr. Pride Charlotte MI 2009, the first Mr. Pride Charlotte. (photo - Sean Reynolds)The Pride Charlotte Pageantry System has crowned its first Mr. Pride Charlotte MI.  The pageant, featuring male impersonators, was held on Sunday, June 28th at Hartigan’s Pub.   Four contestants competed in the categories of interview, presentation, creative fashion, on-stage question and talent.  

The winner, who goes by the stage name Howard Hung, has been performing as a drag king for two years.  Howard, a native of Houston, Texas, has also lived in California, and currently resides in Rock Hill, South Carolina. 

“The crowd reaction during a show is more rewarding than the dollar bill most people hand me. I live to entertain and make sure everyone around me is enjoying themselves,” says Howard, when asked about the best part of being a performer.

Howard impressed the judges with a medley of Michael Jackson songs. First runner-up was Cory Stone.   In addition to the contestants, the pageant featured entertainment from the West Coast Kid, Roxy C. Moorecox, Brooke Divine and Angela Lopez.

Miss Pride Charlotte will be crowned on July 10th at a culmination of several preliminary pageants that have occurred since May at various venues around Charlotte.

Mr. Pride Charlotte, Miss Pride Charlotte, as well as many of the pageant runners-up, will perform on the Gateway Stage at Pride Charlotte on July 25.
Last Updated on Thursday, 09 July 2009 13:00
 
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