Capital Pride 2013 Pride Guide

Capital Pride 2013 Wednesday, May 29th—Sunday, June 9th Calendar-at-a-Glance

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Wednesday, June 6, 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Glow Golf: Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf—6–9pm | GlowGolf | $9

Capital Pride Singers in “Celebrate Out Loud!”—7:30pm | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church | $10

Codebreaker—7:15–9pm | Spectrum 8 Theatres | $9.25

Racism Under the Rainbow: Building Alliances—6–8pm| First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany | Free Capital Pride Kick-off BBQ—5:30–7:30pm | Pride Center $5 Suggested Donation

The Whip-It Outskirts present “The Wonderful World of Rocky in Wonderland!”—8pm | The Linda | $10

Capital Pride Kick-Off Karaoke—8:30–1:00am | Oh Bar | $5 Suggested Donation

Friday, May 31, 2013

The Great Gatsby GLSEN Formal Affaire—5–7pm | 74 State Hotel | $40pp, $75 Honorary Committee Member, $125/couple Drink & Draw—6-8pm | The Arts Center of the Capital Region | $12 Got Pride? LGBTQA Youth Dance—7–10pm | Pride Center | Free

Orange Party—10pm-4am | ROCKS | $5 cover after 10pm (18–20 $10); free before 10pm

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Carmie & Freida Present “Cabaret for Kids”—1–3pm | Huxley Theater, NYS Museum | Free Pride in Our History: A Vintage Pride Storytelling Event—1–3pm Channing Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Society | Free

Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour—5–8pm | Oh Bar, ROCKS, Waterworks Pub | Donations accepted at all locations We Intend to Survive: History of Capital Pride—7–9pm | Pride Center Free

Thursday, June 6, 2013

3rd Annual LGBT Educator Appreciation Reception—6–8pm | Midtown Tap and Tea Room | $5 Suggested Donation Trans* Night Out—7–10pm | ROCKS | $5 Suggested Donation

Pride Bowling—6–9pm | Playdium Bowling Center | $15 incl. shoes and bowling Therapy Thursday Pride Ball—11pm–4am | Waterworks Pub Cash Bar

Friday, June 7, 2013

1st Friday Pride Show—5–9pm | Romaine Brooks Gallery | Free

Alternative Prom—7–11pm | Campus Center Ballroom, University of Albany | $15 or $12 with a non-perishable food item The First Unitarian Society of Schenectady presents For the Bible Tells Me So—7–11pm | First Unitarian Universalist Society | Free Pre-Cruise Party—8–11pm | ROCKS Lesboa—8pm–4am | ROCKS | $10

Men’s Group BBQ—2–6pm | Pride Center | Free

Land Ho—10pm–3am | Oh Bar | Cash Bar

ROCKS PRIDE Tea Dance—4–7pm | ROCKS | $10 suggested donation

Big Gay Cruise—Boards @ 11:30pm & Cruises 12mid–3am |Captain JP Cruise Lines | $30 in advance & $35 at the gate

Chardonnay LeTease &The Ladies of the Terrace present “Over The Rainbow”—9–11pm | The Hollow Bar + Kitchen | $5

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Monday, June 3, 2013

Drag Race—12 –2pm | Washington Park | $5 Entry

Interfaith Pride Service—3pm | St. John’s Lutheran Church | Free

BDSM Basics: Leather Culture & Practice—6:30–9pm | ROCKS | Free

Rainbow Skate w. All-Stars & Drag-Stars—5–9pm | Rollerama | $10 inc. skates How to Be an Activist—6pm | Albany Public Library |Free Bi-Social—7–9pm | Oh Bar | $5 Suggested Donation

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Pride Center Business Alliance LGBT Professionals’ Mixer—6–8pm Charles F. Lucas Confectionery & Wine Bar | $5 Suggested Donation GLSEN Pride Fundraiser—6–8pm | Oh Bar | $5 Suggested Donation Gaymer Night—6–9pm | Pastime Legends Video Games $5 Suggested Donation

Out Loud: Youth Open Mic—6–8pm | Professor Java’s | Free

Pride Trivia w/ Theo—8–10pm | ROCKS | $5 suggested donation OUT! In Troy—8pm–1am | Footsy Magoo’s | Cash Bar

$8 Party Bus—11pm Sharp | ROCKS | $8

Walgreens’ Rainbow 5K & Fun Run—7–11am | Washington Park | $15 in advance, $20 day of race Sing Out Louise- Diva Night—9–11pm | Waterworks Pub | $10

Chris Wallace & Aiden Leslie Live at Waterworks—11pm–1am | Waterworks Pub | $10

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Capital Pride Parade—Noon |Sprague & State St to Lark St to Madison Ave to Washington Park | Free Capital Pride Festival—1–5pm | Washington Park | Free

Capital Pride After Parties—5pm- ? | Elda’s, Oh Bar, ROCKS, Waterworks Pub, Pride Center For more details and full descriptions see pages 27–31 or visit www.capitalpridecenter.org.

Cover by James Shultis, Youth Program Coordinator

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June 2013

Welcome to the official 2013 Capital Pride Guide!

On b ehalf of the Board of Directors, Pride Center staff and incredible volunteers, we are excited to bring you 12 days of Pride throughout the Capital Region! After months of planning, we present you with an outstanding lineup of events that celebrate the r ich diversity and showcase the experiences and identities within our community. With a ll that is going on, you are sure to find something for everyone and we h ope you will find the events to be fun, enriching, educational and most of a ll, inspire pride and community in the Capital Region.

Not only d oes Capital Pride increase our visibility and foster community, this event is the largest fundraiser supporting the programs the Pride Center runs every single day. These programs include cultural and educational events, youth empowerment and leadership development, social events for older adults and support groups. By participating in Pride, you are giving back to your community’s center, so thank you! This year is particularly special, a s we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of our Center Youth program. To mark this special occasion, we are excited to feature “Electric Youth” singer Debbie Gibson as our headline artist this year!

Thank you to all of our volunteers, partners and sponsors. Capital Pride would truly not be possible without all of the support, energy and enthusiasm of everyone who contributed to this celebration. We look forward to seeing you out at the many events during Capital Pride, as well as at the Pride Center throughout the year!

We wish you a safe and enjoyable Pride!

President, Pride Center of the Capital Region Executive Director

|BUILDING pride | ENGAGING community| EMPOWERING lives|

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Board of Directors and Staff: Ken Mortensen, President L. Jeffrey Baltes , Vice President Patricia K. Wood, Vice President Michael Mitchell , Secretary Jeffrey Dyber , Treasurer Ulysses deArmas Jason Ganns Laura H. Gouveia Joseph Kerwin Veronica Mangione Paul Patel Leslie Phelan Curran Streett, Executive Director Michael Weidrich, Director of Operations Lyndon Cudlitz, Program Director James Shultis, Youth Program Coordinator Lauren Ford, Mental Health Specialist Steven Minchin, Administrative Coordinator

Online Community Website www.capitalpridecenter.org Facebook www.facebook.com/capitalpridecenter1 www.facebook .com/518CapitalPride Twitter www.twitter.com/CapitalPrideCtr CommUNITY Online http://issuu.com/capitalpridecenter

Capital Pride 2013 | Letters of Support We are please to have the endorsement of many of our elected officials NYS Senator Neil Breslin Richard Conti President Pro Tempe Albany Common Council NYS Assembly Member Patricia Fahy Mayor James Gaughan of Altamont United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Mayor Gerald Jennings of Albany Mayor Gary McCarthy of Schenectady Albany County Executive Dan McCoy NYS Assembly Member John T. McDonald III

Our Mission To promote the well being of all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer identified people and those affected by discrimination based on gender identity and expression.

Capital Pride Planning Committee Steering Committee Rosy Galvan & Rob Hill (Events Co-Chairs) Ed Davis (Parade Chair) Scott Levine (Entertainment Chair) Corey Polesel (Festival Chair) Event Leads Sean Heather McGraw, David Bagnardi, Kate Peterson, Drew Cordes, Rick Marchant, Mike Chapman, Brandon Conner, Chardonnay LeTease, Samantha Ponzillo, Alvin Peters, Patti Beeker, Dan Atkins, Adam Patch, Pat Whalen Committee Members Brett King, Candace Nichol, Chris Beeker, David Rossetti, Gary Pavlic, Geoff Miller, Jennifer Adams , Jon Cortella, Jonathan Brust, Nyvek Moshier, Johnny Puglia, Lance Rider, Lee Freilander, Mark Daigneault, Michael Bowman, Michael Grady, Morgan Schmitt, PK Miller, Sarah Gauthier, Tonja Alvis Capital Pride 2013 Guide Design and Production Richard Romano, www.richtextgraphics.com Capital Pride Guide Printed by The Leader Herald

Thank You for Your Support!

Read their words of encouragement online:www.capitalpridecenter.org/capital-pride/

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Index to Advertisers

Advertiser Page No. Absolut Vodka.............................................................................. 5 AIDS Council/Project Hope....................................................... 33 Albany Bound............................................................................. 40 Albany Gay Men’s Chorus............................................................ 9 Albany.com................................................................................. 34 Anchor Agency........................................................................... 36 Bank of America......................................................................... 18 Barefoot Wines.......................................................................... 18 Big Gay Cruise............................................................................ 23 Buenau’s Opticians..................................................................... 18 Canterbury Anmal Hospital....................................................... 37 Capital Wine............................................................................... 17 Casa Sauza................................................................................... 6 Casswood Insurance Agency..................................................... 35 Central Ave Business Improvement District...................... 16, 38 City of Albany............................................................................. 17 Connections Psychotherapists.................................................. 36 Coors............................................................................................. 2 Craig LeClaire/Falvey Real Estate Group.................................. 15 Desmond..................................................................................... 37 Edward Jacobs, Sean Lee & Cheryl Burack M.D.s................... 36 Elda’s On Lark............................................................................ 41 Emmanuel Baptist Church......................................................... 43 Emmanuel Friedens Church....................................................... 34 Fly 92............................................................................................ 7 Gay Albany Online...................................................................... 42 Gekkeikan Sake............................................................................ 6 Geri Pomerantz............................................................................ 8 GLSEN........................................................................................ 17 Hampton Inn............................................................................... 35 Hudson Pride.............................................................................. 44 Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center.............................. 43 Hunt Real Estate........................................................................ 32 In Our Own Voices..................................................................... 46 Jagermeister................................................................................. 4 James Dixon Architect................................................................. 8 JR Mac Massage Therapy.......................................................... 37 Keeler Motor Car Company....................................................... 34 Keller Williams........................................................................... 42 Law Office of Anne Reynolds Copps........................................ 34 Le Sutra........................................................................................ 8 Legal Aid Society of Northeaster New York............................ 43 Lesboa......................................................................................... 26 Malibu........................................................................................... 5 McGeary’s................................................................................... 41 Mike McGilligan Agency............................................................. 35 New World Bistro...................................................................... 35 NYSUT........................................................................................ 37 Oh Bar......................................................................................... 34 Paul Szewczuk, LMT.................................................................. 43 Presbyterian Rainbow................................................................ 32 Price Chopper............................................................................. 37 Pride Center Business Alliance................................................... 9, Rich Text and Graphics.............................................................. 34 ROCKS........................................................................................ 39 Schenectady Pride...................................................................... 45 Shop Rite.................................................................................... 34 State Room................................................................................. 15 Susie’s/Café 217........................................................................ 35 TD Bank...................................................................................... 41 Tri-City Rentals............................................................................ 8 Unitarian Universalists of the Capital Region.......................... 42 University at Albany................................................................... 34 Verizon........................................................................................ 36 Walgreens...............................................................................7, 12 Waterworks......................................................................... 41, 47

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Thank you to the 2013 Sponsors who helped make Capital Pride possible!

Platinum Sponsors Waterworks Pub Coors Light Southern Wine & Spirits: Absolut Gekkeikan Sake Jagermeister Le Sutra Malibu Sauza Silver Sponsors Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Walgreens Price Chopper State Room TD Bank Bronze Sponsors Central Avenue BID Key Bank The Mansion Inn ROCKS Tri City Rentals Verizon Corporate Leader Sponsors Anchor Insurance Buenau’s Opticians The Desmond Eldas Falvey Real Estate Keeler NYSUT OH Bar Shop Rite UAlbany Capital Pride In-Kind Sponsors: Barefoot Wine and Bubbly City of Albany Hampton Inn and Suites Capital Pride Media Sponsors Albany.com Fly 92.3 Gay Albany Online Metroland

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Capital Pride 2013 | Festival About The Entertainment

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he Accents is a nine-piece high energy band from New York’s 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!

Aiden Leslie

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y ultimate mission as a performer is to share my story and experiences,” says pop artist Aiden Leslie who recently returned to the music scene in 2011 with the mega-hit “Worlds Away.” The track jumped to the #1 position on Masterbeat, #1 on LogoTV’s Click List for a record 4-week reign, and immediately was added in rotation on MTV and VH1. His follow-up to “World’s Away,” the pop anthem “Trying to Leave Now,” charted #1 on several pop/dance charts across the globe. Most recently, he released his new single “Diamond Dreams” along with a highly stylized, high-end, energetic new music video directed by NYC famed fashion photographer Marco Ovando. While busy touring the United States in dance clubs and festivals from Miami, Montreal, to Washington D.C. and New York City, it has been common to find Aiden gracing the covers of magazines and being featured in national and international publications such as The Huffington Post, Instinct, and DNA Magazine.

Staking claim as a new force in pop music’s mostly female dominated industry, Aiden is changing the game.

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the presence of strong male vocalists. “A lot of DJs are simply not open to playing male artists on their dance floors. I think it’s time that has changed!” “I want to be a part of the movement to bring more guys to the floor. I aim to inspire people to look closer at their lives…Oh, and I also hope they’ll dance their asses off.” And he certainly has. The Junior Vasquez remix of Aiden’s “Love to Hate You,” a remake of the Erasure hit, ignited floors around the world and introduced Aiden Leslie as a formidable talent.

As a songwriter, Leslie is known for using his songs as personal diaries. “Worlds Away” is a song about life’s journey, dealing with the unexpected death of his older sister and examines how people face struggle and the inevitability of change. It also reflects on the aftermath of struggle, reaching the light at the end of the tunnel and the realization of growth from adversity. “Trying to Leave Now” looks at leaving love while the feelings are still strong, knowing it is not right for you. And his latest confession, “Diamond Dreams” is about his own personal story of coming to NYC six days after high school graduation, navigating his way and making his mark on the NYC club scene, growing from a boy to a man and seeking out his dreams of being the performer he is today.

“I’ve learned that in life there are hills to climb,” he says. “It’s how you manage the fall down and the climb up from the hills that is key. Life is bittersweet. We all have a purpose to find. I am grateful to have found my purpose in music. Being given a second chance to share it with the world is a gift.”

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Debbie Gibson

or more than 25 years, Debbie Gibson has proven she’s an entertainer of immeasurable talent. From singer, songwriter and musician to actress and dancer, she embodies what it truly means to be an entertainer. A music prodigy, Gibson exploded on the Billboard Pop Charts at the tender age of 16 with the selfpenned “Only In My Dreams.” The “Original Pop Princess” quickly became the youngest person ever to write, produce and perform a No. 1 hit song, “Foolish Beat,” a record she still holds today in the Guinness Book of World Records. To date, Gibson has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, performed for British Royalty and hosted “The American MusicAwards,” produced by friend and legend Dick Clark.

After conquering the pop world with three consecutive albums and world tours, she set her sights on the theater. Gibson took a star turn in the Broadway production of Les Miserables as Eponine. She broke box office records in the London West End production of Grease as Sandy.

She then took the stage in the U.S. Broadway tours of Grease and Funny Girl, playing Rizzo and Fanny Brice.

Gibson also wowed critics as Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy, The Narrator in the national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cinderella in the national production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella with Eartha Kitt, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and, most recently, Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of Cabaret. Continuing to dazzle with entertainment magic, Gibson bridged the gap between pop music and Broadway with her one-woman show Pop Goes Broadway. During her sold out summer run in 2008 at The Concert Venue at Harrah’s, critics agreed it was “the best show Atlantic City has seen in quite some time…it’s totally entertaining.” Phil Roura of the New York Daily News said, “she has mastered her craft to the point where she just doesn’t perform a song—she embraces it and delivers it with her own special stamp of approval.”

In 2010, Gibson made her debut in the world of orchestration for Dr. Rutledge’s documentary 3 Billion and Counting, about malaria prevention in third world countries.

She collaborated on the score and the powerful closing credits song, “Rise,” which was shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination. Gibson also guest starred in “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” at MGM/Foxwoods. Gibson then released a new album, Ms. Vocalist, from Sony Japan that was top 10 on the Billboard charts and the first single, “I Love You,” hit No. 1, and she headlined a sold out tour.

To fill her passion of mentoring and fostering young performers and songwriters, she created “Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth,” a series of performing arts camps and music boot camps. In addition, she formed the “Gibson Girl Foundation,” a non-profit organization that awards scholarships and musical educational opportunities to underprivileged children who display talent and have a desire to participate in performing arts programs. As a spokesperson for Children International, she spent time in early 2011 in impoverished villages in Manila.

For more than 20 years, she has been a child sponsor and advocate.

In 2011, Gibson starred with Tiffany in the SyFy hit Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid, which led to a joint sold-out tour as well as a performance on GMA’s Summer Concert Series. She also appeared in Katy Perry’s hit music video for “Last Friday Night (TGIF).” In 2012, she raised more than $50,000 for Children International on The Celebrity Apprentice, made a cameo in the film Rock of Ages as part of Russell Brand’s Rocker Posse, released Electric Youth Reloaded in 3D as an exclusive on The Jace Hall Show, and became a Brand Ambassador for Hooplaha.com, a positive news and inspirational Web site.

Currently, Gibson is recording a new U.S. album.

From No. 1 hits and platinum albums to starring roles on Broadway, film and TV, Gibson is a true entertainer with timeless talent and charisma.

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Capital Pride Events Thursday, May 29th—Sunday, June 9th Capital Pride Kick-Off Karaoke T

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Teen-friendly event

8:30pm–1am | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St, Albany $5 Suggested Donation

Family-friendly event

Voted “Best Karaoke” for multiple years by Metroland, A-Man Productions, featuring Juan, gets you singing and dancing after the BBQ. Happy Hour prices until 10pm, shot specials and giveaways, and, as always, a few surprises. Don’t miss this Capital Pride favorite.

More Information on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ 518CapitalPride/events

Wednesday May 29, 2013 Racism Under the Rainbow: Building Alliances

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Join the Pride Center and In Our Own Voices for an open community forum to discuss racism within LGBT communities of the Capital Region and building alliances within these communities. All are welcome!

Capital Pride Kick-Off BBQ

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5:30–7:30pm | Pride Center | 332 Hudson Ave, Albany | $5 Suggested Donation

An annual tradition, the Capital Pride Kick-Off BBQ has marked the official start of Capital Pride for decades. Enjoy good food off the grill and catching up with old friends. Be sure to check out a special sneak preview of the Pride Show in the Romaine Brooks Gallery and, as always, terrific giveaways.

Capital Pride Singers in “Celebrate Out Loud!”

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The Great Gatsby GLSEN Formal Affaire 5–7pm | 74 State Hotel, 74 State St, Albany $40pp, $75 Honorary Committee Member ($125/ couple)

6–8pm | First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, 405 Washington Ave, Albany | Free

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7:30pm | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 10 North Main Ave, Albany | $10

Join music director Olga Martinez and the 35-member chorus in a concert featuring a diverse set of uplifting songs to kick off Pride Week and celebrate who we are.

The Whip-It Outskirts present “The Wonderful World of Rocky in Wonderland!”

8pm | The Linda, 339 Central Ave, Albany | $10

An Alice-themed showing of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show with The Whip-It Outskirts at The Linda. Tickets are just $10 and are available at the door or in advance at www. wamcarts.org. Doors open at 8pm, with a comedy and drag preshow starting at 8:30pm. Movie starts at 9pm.

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) in New York’s Capital Region is celebrating 15 years of safer schools for all students—and you’re invited to celebrate! THE Formal event of Pride 2013 is black-tie optional (feather boa encouraged); ’20s theme, cash bar, light refreshments will be served along with a sparkling cider toast. Proceeds to benefit The Pride Center Youth Scholarship & GLSEN’s YouthPride Programming.

Drink & Draw

6–8pm | The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River St, Troy | $12

Do you like wine & women? Beer & babes? If so, join us in a celebration of crafts & curves! Pride is offering the firstever age 21+ figure drawing class. We bring the models and drawing supplies...you bring $12 and a thirst for art! We have limited seating, so please RSVP at: pridedrinkdraw@gmail. com.

Got Pride? LGBTQA Youth Dance

7–10pm | Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany | Free

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You don’t want to miss this Pride-themed dance at the Center for LGBTQA youth. Get psyched for Pride, Youth March and A-Prom at this event! Plus raffles and refreshments.

Orange Party

10pm–4am | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany | $5 cover after 10pm (18-20 $10); free before 10pm

Break out your orange clothes for Albany’s only Circuit Party!

The Orange Party is back and better than ever! ROCKS is bringing you the hottest dance party with the coolest music.

Great orange-themed drink specials, and hot go-go dancers will keep the party going all night long! This is sure to be a great time for everyone!

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Sunday, June 2, 2013 Carmie & Freida Present “Cabaret for Kids”

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1–3pm | Huxley Theater, NYS Museum, 260 Madison Ave, Albany | Free

Join the Queens of Pride, Carmie Hope and Freida Munchon, for a fun-for-the-whole-family children’s 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.

Pride in Our History: A Vintage Pride Storytelling Event

1–3pm | Channing Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Society, 405 Washington Ave, Albany | Free

Sponsored by The Pride Center. Join the Pride Center of the Capital Region’s Vintage Pride program for LGBT adults 55 and older for an afternoon of storytelling and story sharing. This is an opportunity to reminisce, connect with and hear from other LGBT older adults in our community. Come to share your story, listen to others and be a part of the Oral History Project. Lunch will be provided by the Pride Center. Please RSVP to Lyndon Cudlitz at lcudlitz@ capitalpridecenter.org or call 518-462-6138 by May 28th.

Men’s Group BBQ

2–6pm | Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany | Free

Men’s Peer Support Group members past and present and any men who may be considering attending men’s group are invited to a fun, free barbeque hosted by facilitators Mike and Rich.

Interfaith Pride Service

3pm | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 160 Central Ave, Albany | Free

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Join Advocates for a Welcoming Congregations for our annual Interfaith Pride Celebration. Advocates for Welcoming Congregations is a Capital Region group that encourages the welcoming of LGBT persons into the full life and leadership of communities of faith, and works to make visible for members of the LGBT community opportunities for practicing their faith traditions.

ROCKS PRIDE Tea Dance

4–7pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany | No cover; suggested donation of $10

Come join us at ROCKS for a Back Deck BBQ featuring Happy Hour drink prices. We will have a DJ spinning all your favorite songs (and requests) to keep you rocking on the dance floor! There is no cover charge to come join the party, but donations will be accepted to help raise money for the Pride Center. There will be a 50/50 raffle and giveaways throughout the day! Make sure to stick around for some karaoke with the A-Man from 7 to 10pm following the Tea Dance.

BDSM Basics: Leather Culture & Practice

6:30—9pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany | Free

Kink and leather culture is an often overlooked part of the LGBT movement. If you’re a little kinky and you want some pointers, or if you’re curious about leather culture, come to ROCKS on Sunday, June 2 at 6:30pm. Queer-identified BDSM educator and

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International Mr. Bootblack 2011 Jim Deuder will give a brief talk on the world of leather, then teach you how to do the hot, kinky stuff you’ve always dreamed of...safely! People of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome.

Chardonnay LeTease and The Ladies of the Terrace present “Over The Rainbow”

9–11pm | The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, 79 N. Pearl St, Albany | $5

It’s time to bring back the pride songs of yesteryear. The songs that made you sing along, and it didn’t matter if you hit the notes.

Join your host Chardonnay and fellow Dames of the Terrace as we bring back the songs of PRIDE! Including: “It’s Raining Men,” “YMCA,” “I Will Survive,” “I Am Woman” and many more. This is a special show for PRIDE! So don’t miss it; starts at 9pm sharp.

All proceeds will be donated to the Pride Center.

Monday, June 3, 2013 Rainbow Skate with All-Stars & Drag-Stars

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5–9pm | Rollerama, 2710 Hamburg St, Schenectady $10 includes skates

Come out and skate with your favorite Albany All-Stars skaters and the best drag queens of the Capital Region! This family friendly event will be DJed by DiamondsInDaSky Promotions. This new Pride event is not to be missed. Come out, come out... and SKATE!

How to be an Activist

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Interested in advocating for LGBT equality and empowerment but don’t know exactly how to do so? A diverse panel of area LGBT activists will discuss how everyone can best make their voices heard and most effectively advocate for your community. From political lobbying to casual personal interaction, come discover how you can make a difference.

Bi-Social

7–9pm | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St, Albany | $5 suggested donation

LBGT isn’t the same without the B! Come meet and mingle with new and old Bi friends at Oh Bar! Special drink specials will be available and a fun atmosphere with live entertainment! You will have such a good time you won’t want to miss it. A suggested donation at the door will benefit the Pride Center!

Tuesday June 4, 2013 Pride Center Business Alliance LGBT Professionals’ Mixer

6–8pm | The Charles F. Lucas Confectionery & Wine Bar, 12 Second St, Troy | $5 Suggested Donation

Our very popular LGBT Networking Happy Hour comes to Troy’s very popular Charles F. Lucas Confectionery and Wine Bar. Come and meet up with friends, distribute those business cards, and make important business contacts in the charming ambiance of the Confectionery and Wine Bar. Enjoy a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. Sponsored by the Pride Center Business Alliance.

GLSEN Pride Fundraiser

6–8pm | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St, Albany | $5 Suggested Donation

Join GLSEN and the Pride Center at Oh Bar from 6pm to 8pm for a night to benefit both of these wonderful organizations! Enjoy live entertainment, light food, and a night of supporting our community! A suggested donation at the door will benefit both organizations.

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6–9pm | Pastime Legends Video Games, 73 4th St, Troy | $5 Suggested Donation

Calling all gamers! Join us at Pastime Legends in Troy for Capital Pride’s 2nd annual video game night. Beginners, experts, and everyone in between are welcome to join in on the fun. Current and vintage platforms with multiplayer games of all types will be available. This year’s event introduces Xbox 360, PS3, and old school tournaments to test your gamer skills, and best of all... prizes!

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Participants will be bringing their original works to share as well as work from their favorite writers. Food will be provided.

Pride Trivia with Theo

8–10pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany $5 Suggested Donation

Exercise both your knowledge of Pride History and your liver at Trivia with Theo! Enjoy great prizes, learn some new facts about our past history as a community, and enjoy a fun atmosphere. A suggested donation will benefit the Pride Center!

OUT! In Troy

8pm–1am | Footsy Magoo’s, 17 First St, Troy Cash Bar

OUT! in Troy is a monthly event that gives the LGBT community and its friends a place to get together, have fun and meet new people in Troy, NY.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour

5–8pm | Oh Bar (304 Lark St), ROCKS (77 Central Ave), Waterworks Pub (76 Central Ave), Albany | Donations Accepted at all locations

Waterworks Pub, ROCKS, and Oh Bar welcome you to join us for a tour of wine country and sample some fine fromage from cheesemakers around the country and world. Each location will carry different brands of wine and champagne including vintages from Chandon, Snap Dragon, Cape Mentelle Semillion, Rose N Blum and many more. Four locations, one day, great wine, better friends, and let’s not forget CHEESE!

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6–9pm | GlowGolf, Crossgates Mall, Albany | $9

Get ready for this fun new twist on a Pride classic. Bring the whole family for a couple rounds of indoor miniature golf in this unique glow-in-the-dark setting. Get decked out with free face painting and get your own caddy created by our balloon artist!

We Intend to Survive: History of Capital Pride

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7–9pm | Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany | Free

Pride parades and festivals have been around since 1970 when the first Pride Parade in New York City was held to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969. This event will feature a short film, “We Intend to Survive,” which depicts some of the early struggles and triumphs of some members of the Capital Region’s LGBT community. In addition, the filmmaker will have camera equipment on hand to record short interviews with any participants who would like to be included in a supplementary film about today’s LGBT Capital District community.

Following the film, there will be time for a Q&A session as well as refreshments.

Codebreaker

7:15–9pm | Spectrum 8 Theatres, 290 Delaware Ave, Albany | $9.25

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Tickets are only available at http://tickets.todpix.com/ codebreaker/. Codebreaker tells the remarkable and tragic story of one of the 20th century’s most important people. Alan Turing set in motion the computer age and his World War II codebreaking helped turn the tide of the war. Instead of receiving accolades, Turing faced terrible persecution.

Thursday, June 6, 2013 3rd Annual LGBT Educator Appreciation Reception

6–8pm | Midtown Tap and Tea Room, 289 New Scotland Ave, Albany | $5 Suggested Donation

An opportunity for LGBT educators to network and be appreciated for all they do. LGBT 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 LGBT educators to discuss issues both related and unrelated to being LGBT in educational communities. Allies are welcome to join in the festivities. Sponsored by NYSUT.

Trans* Night Out

7–10pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany $5 Suggested Donation

XXX and the Transgender Advocates of the Capital Region welcome all trans*, non-cis, and gender nonconforming folks for Trans* Night Out! Enjoy drink specials, hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes, live music and a drag performance in a safe, supportive environment. Chat, have a cocktail, make new friends, flirt and connect with the Capital Region’s growing trans* community. It’s time for trans* people to join the party!

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Pride Bowling

6–9pm | Playdium Bowling Center, 363 Ontario St, Albany $15 incl. shoes and bowling

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Therapy Thursday Pride Ball

11pm–4am | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave, Albany Cash Bar

The Therapy Thursday Pride Ball 2013 at Waterworks Pub featuring DJ Shawn Gillie spinning a variety of R&B, top 40 and dance music all night long. Don’t miss out on Shawn’s crazy contests and performances by Albany’s best drag performers.

Friday, June 7, 2013 1st Friday Pride Show

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The Romaine Brooks Gallery is the Pride Center’s very own art gallery. The gallery features a new show every month to coincide with Albany’s popular “1st Friday.”

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Back by popular demand are the free photo booth, door prizes, community organization tables, all you can eat munchies and soft drinks, and more! Check out the Pride Center Youth Program Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pridecenteryouth to make song requests, get up-to-date information, and have any questions answered by Pride Center staff.

The First Unitarian Society of Schenectady presents For the Bible Tells Me So

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7–11pm | 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady | Free

Love is the spirit of our church! Join us for a screening of the landmark film, For the Bible Tells Me So. Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships? Is the chasm separating Christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? For the Bible Tells Me So offers healing clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity. A reception and panel discussion will follow the film.

Pre-Cruise Party

8–11pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany

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

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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 (8–9pm) along with light food, and music!

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8pm–4am | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany $10 Admission

Pride Week and girl parties go hand in hand! Join Total Entertainment of Albany and the crew for a fabulous night at ROCKS. Starting at 8:00 pm on the Club side of ROCKS, Total Entertainment of Albany specializes in a variety of music including ‘80s and modern and has won several awards in Metroland. You will be sure to have an amazing night!

Land Ho

10pm–3am | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St, Albany | Cash Bar

If boats aren’t your thing, Oh Bar has a live DJ event for those who prefer to stay on land. Voted Albany’s Best Gay Bar in 2013, Oh Bar plays the newest and hottest music every other Friday and there’s NO COVER. Play pool, darts, or chill on the patio.

$8 Party Bus

11pm Sharp | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany | $8

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 (10:45pm) 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 11:30pm for boarding and will return to ROCKS after the cruise. ROCKS will offer a regular cash bar, coffee, and light food until 4am.

Big Gay Cruise

Boards at 11:30pm & cruises from 12 midnight–3am Captain JP Cruise Lines, State St & Front St, Troy $30 in advance, $35 at the gate

There is only one Big Gay Cruise this year…so all aboard! This cruise is a benefit/fundraiser for the Pride Center and AIDS Walk 2013. It’s a three-hour “Gay Party Cruise” on the Hudson River, with karaoke with Juan on the main inside deck, music with DJ Swayy under the stars, and a “fagulous” Studio 54-themed Drag Show hosted by Miss Rocks, Duchess Ivanna. There will also be light hors d’oeuvres, 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. Advance CASH sale tickets can be purchased at ROCKS, Romeo Gifts, JP Cruise Lines, and any Team A-Man karaoke show for $30. You can CHARGE your tickets by calling the JP Cruise Lines at 270-1901. $35 available tickets at the gate (cash only). Cash only on the boat. Call 221-3723 for group rates of 10+ people or for information on VIP Packages. SPECIALLY PRICED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT PRIDE EVENTS ON THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013. No refunds. No checks.

Saturday, June 8, 2013 Walgreens’ Rainbow 5K & Fun Run

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businesses and organizations, families and friends of the LGBT community. Bring friends and set up on the Parade route to cheer on this amazing event!

Capital Pride Parade Route

Show your Pride by participating in the 4th Annual Run for Pride 5K, sponsored by Walgreen’s. Featuring prizes and giveaways, whether you’re taking part in the run or cheering on your friends, the Pride 5K has quickly become one of our most exciting events!

To register, please see the form on p. 12.

Drag Race

12–2pm | Washington Park, Albany | $5 Entry

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Sing Out Louise: Diva Night

9–11pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave, Albany | $10

The Pride tradition continues with “Sing OUT Louise, VII.” The amazing ladies who define drag in Albany, Freida Munchon, Carmie Hope, Penny Larceny and Kashi Golean, are back 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 Chris Wallace and Aiden Leslie take the stage at Waterworks Pub. 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.

Chris Wallace & Aiden Leslie Live at Waterworks

11pm–1am | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave, Albany | $10

Pop Stars Chris Wallace and Aiden Leslie take the stage at Waterworks Pub in what is sure to be one Amazing Show! iTunes named Chris’ debut single “Remember When (Push Rewind)” one of the “Best Songs Of 2012.” Aiden’s new single “Diamond Dreams,” a follow-up to his 2011 mega-hit “Worlds Away,” is sure to make this a night to remember! 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.

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Capital Pride Festival

1-5pm | Washington Park, Albany | Free

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Capital Pride After Parties

5pm–? | Elda’s (205 Lark St), Oh Bar (304 Lark St), ROCKS (77 Central Ave), Waterworks Pub (76 Central Ave), Pride Center of the Capital Region (332 Hudson Ave), Albany

Keep the celebration going at the official Pride after parties.

Unwind or heat up at ROCKS, Waterworks, Oh Bar, or the brand new Girls Party at Elda’s. And/or join us at the Pride Center for a fun, sober alternative!

Come celebrate the Capital Region’s great LGBT Community!

The parade steps off at noon in Washington Park, with music, exciting floats, and always a few surprises! Led once again this If you have questions about accessibility or need accommodation for year with the 3rd Annual LGBTQ Youth March, the Pride Parade any Pride events, please call the Pride Center at 518.462.6138. ASL will feature elected officials supporting the LGBT community, interpreter and accessible parking will be available at the Festival.

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These Presbyterian Churches Welcome You Where you can find a place ~ come as you are!

Albany First Presbyterian 362 State Street (at Willett) www.firstpresalbany.org Sunday Worship 8:30 am & 10:45 am

Hudson Falls First Presbyterian Church 5 River Street www.hudsonfallspresbychurch.org Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Scotia Trinity Presbyterian Church 185 Swaggertown Rd. www.scotiatrinity.org Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Albany West End Presbyterian 585 Central Avenue westendpc@nycap.rr.com Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Lansingburgh (Troy) Cornerstone Community Church 570 3rd Avenue www.cornerstoneccl.org Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Spencertown St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church 5219 County Route 7 spencertown.wix.com /stpeterspresbyterianchurch Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Albany Westminster Presbyterian 262 State Street / 85 Chestnut Street www.WPCalbany.org Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Putnam Station Putnam United Presbyterian Church 365 County Route 2, PO Box 8 518-547-8378 Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Stillwater Stillwater United Church 747 Hudson Avenue www.stillwaterunitedchurch.org Sunday Worship 9:15 & 10:30 am

Colonie Roessleville Presbyterian Church Elmhurst and Central Avenue 518-459-2816 Sunday Worship 9:30 am

Rensselaerville The Presbyterian Church of Rensselaerville Main Street at Methodist Hill Road 518-797-9303 (June 24 - Sept 2) Sunday Worship 11:00 am (Summer only)

Troy First United 1915 Fifth Avenue (downtown) www.unitedprestroy.org Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Glens Falls First Presbyterian Church 400 Glen Street www.fpcgf.org Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Saratoga Springs Presbyterian-New England Congregational 24 Circular Street www.pnecc.org Sunday Worship 10:45 am

West Charlton West Charlton United Presbyterian 1331 Sacandaga Road www.westcharltonUPC.org Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Guilderland Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church 2291 Western Avenue www.HamiltonUnionPresbyterianChurch.org Sunday Worship 8:30 am & 10:00 am

Schenectady Union Presbyterian Church 1068 Park Avenue www.unionpres.org Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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Schedule of Events: Racism Under the Rainbow: A Community Discussion on Building Alliance Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Time: 6pm–8pm Location: First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany 405 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Admission: FREE In Our Own Voices and The Pride Center will host an open community forum to discuss racism within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community in the Capital Region. We will harvest solutions for building alliance through a facilitated discussion that will take place after a panel presentation. This event is open to both LGBT POC and Allies!

In Our Own Voices Presents: Mother LaMia White-Revlon School Daze Teen Ball—Rising Kings and Queens Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Time: 6pm–8pm Place: First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany 405 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Age: 14-18 yrs. old Admission: FREE Music By: DJ Jeminii Categories include: - 1st Day of School Roll Call (RUNWAY) - School Portraits (FACE) - Lunchroom Swagger (FASHION) - Dance Class (VOGUING) - Sports Mania Tryouts (REALNESS) - Senior Superlatives (BEST DRESS SPECTATOR) - Graduation Day (OPEN MIC)

In Our Own Voices Presents: Mother LaMia White-Revlon The Wiz Ball—Welcome to da Land of Oz Date: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Time: 9PM – 12AM Location: First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany 405 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Age: 18 and up Admission: $5 Music By: DJ Jeminii Categories include: - Open to all Face - Women Sex Siren - Male Figure Realness - Butch Queen Realness

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- Butch Queen in Pumps - Butch Queen Sex Siren - Female Figure Realness - Best Dressed Spectator 1st Mini Grand Prize: Open to All Runway 2nd Mini Grand Prize: Sneaker VS Stiletto GRAND PRIZE: Vogue Performance

Sober Dance: There is no place like H.O.M.E (Honoring Our Many Experiences) Date: Friday, May 31, 2013 Time: 9PM – 1AM Location: First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany 405 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Age: 18 and Up! Admission: FREE Music By: DJ Jeminii Sober dance is drug and alcohol free dance party to recognize the determination and strength of our LGBT brothers and sisters, their friends, and allies living in recovery to support their sobriety from alcohol and other substances.

The Celebration—Free outdoor festival for LGBT POC, families, friends and allies Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013 Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Albany Riverfront Age: ALL Admission: Free FREE Music By: DJ Sway Featuring: A very special appearance (1–3pm) by a Finalist, from Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Season 4 The Afterparty Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013 Time: 10pm-4am Location: Waterworks Pub Age: 18 to enter 21 to drink Admission: $10 Hosted by: Comedian Sampson Music By: DJ Sway and DJ Dave Barna Dance the night away, featuring from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 4, Ms. LATRICE ROYALE. DJ Sway and Dave Barna will be spinning the hottest music.

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