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ST. PETE PRIDE 2007!

PRIDE IN PARADISE CONTENTS Message from St. Pete Pride Co-Chairs; introduction of Board and Committee Chairs

Letters and Proclamations

Remember the Reason: A Look Back at Stonewall; A Timeline of GLBT History

Why Pride Remains Important

Music and Motivation: Street Festival Speakers and Entertainers; Mainstage Schedule

A Month of Memories: June St. Pete Pride Events

The Big Weekend: Promenade, Street Festival and More; A Survival Guide

Map of St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District

Discover Glorious St. Petersburg; 21 Things You Should See and Do

Map of the City of St. Petersburg

Ryan Skipper and the Need to be Proud

The Unlikeliest Hero: Grand Marshal Susan Stanton

A Look Back at Five Years of St. Pete Pride; More Great Gay Prides

A Bunch of Cut-Ups: The Laughter in Paradise Lineup

St. Pete Pride’s 2007 Ambassadors to the Arts: Paul Dawson and PJ DeBoy

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Remember the Reason

WHAT A LONG, STRANGE TRIP IT’S BEEN!

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A Timeline of GLBT History

By Tom Dyer

1290 – First mention in English common

law of a punishment for same-sex relations.

1533 – The Buggery Act was introduced

by Henry VIII, making same-sex relations punishable by hanging.

1869 – The first published use of the term “homosexuality” appeared in a German sociological work. 1859 – Oscar Wilde is convicted of

“gross indecency” and sentenced to two years in prison with hard labor.

1897 – Havelock Ellis and John Addington Symonds write Sexual Inversion, the first book to treat homosexuality as a natural phenomenon. 1924 – The Society for Human Rights in Chicago becomes the first known gay rights organization in the United States. 1948 – Alfred Kinsey publishes Sexual

Behavior in the Human Male, disclosing that homosexual behavior is far more widespread than commonly believed. Similar results for women follow in 1953.

1951 – Harry Hay forms the Mattachine Society, the first national gay rights organization. 1956 – The Daughters of Bilitis, a pioneering national lesbian organization, is founded. 1952 – Christine Jorgensen undergoes sex reassignment surgery in Denmark, becoming the highest profile transgender person in history. She goes on to write an autobiography and tour as a performer and lecturer. 1962 – Illinois becomes the first state in the U.S. to decriminalize homosexual acts between consenting adults in private. 1968 – On October 6, Rev. Troy Perry invites 12 gays and lesbians to worship with him in his California living room, thus founding Metropolitan Community Churches. There are now 300 denominations in 22 countries. 1969 – Gay, lesbian and transgender patrons of the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village fight back during a police raid on June 27, sparking three days of riots. The so-called “Stonewall Riots” transform the gay rights movement into a widespread protest for equality. Continued on page 17 | |

rushed to the scene. The crowd swelled t. Pete Pride has grown to 2,000, throwing bottles and stones and exponentially in each of its four chanting “Gay Power!” Thirteen people, previous years – a sign that mostly in drag, were arrested. Dozens of organizers are making some good protestors and four policemen were decisions. But as the late-morning, lateseriously injured. It took 400 police June Promenade turns onto steamy officers to break the riot apart. Central Avenue, and Street Festival But more than 1,000 returned the vendors begin reaching for hand fans following night. The anger born of years and cold water, many will ask: Why of harassment had risen to the surface. celebrate Pride – in Florida — during Protestors had learned that there was one of the hottest months of the year? The reason is simple, and of no small strength in numbers; that they did not have to meekly tolerate bullying by importance to St. Pete Pride’s founders authorities. All that remained was to and organizers. “We know it’s hot, and we’ve considered moving the date,” said organize, and a new era of glbt activism had begun. Brian Longstreth. “But we always came On the first anniversary of Stonewall, back to the reason for the event, and the newly created GLF organized a decided it’s important to honor the march – “Christopher Street Gay symbolism of Stonewall.” The so-called “Stonewall Riots” took Liberation Day” — from Greenwich place during the weekend of June 27-29, Village to Central Park, which swelled to 10,000 energetic participants. Since then, 1969, and mark a dramatic turning point Gay Pride marches have been held the in the struggle for glbt equality. last weekend of June in major cities, Immediately after Stonewall, gays and including New York City, Atlanta, lesbians formed the vocal and energetic Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco. The Gay Liberation Front (GLF), first in biggest attract hundreds of thousands of New York, and then throughout the participants. At its current rate of United States. growth, it is just a matter of time before What happened that fateful weekend St. Pete Pride will join this elite group. almost 40 years ago? It began with a So this year, when you’re applying routine raid on the Stonewall Inn, a you’re third coat of sunscreen during St. small bar located on Christopher Street Pete Pride, remember the reason. You’re in Greenwich Village. Back then gay celebrating Stonewall, and the flowering bars in New York City were raided of gay culture that has changed our lives frequently, but on Friday night, June 27, and our country forever. | | Stonewall customers were mourning the death of Judy Garland. And when police entered the bar and began making arrests, a crowd formed outside. At first campy and festive, the mood changed when several drag queens were hustled into a waiting paddy wagon. A melee broke out and the defiant crowd forced police back. Word spread, and local residents and patrons of Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day, on the first anniversary of the nearby gay bars Stonewall Riots.

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Time Line of GLBT History | | Continued from p. 15

1972 – Broadcast by ABC, That Certain Summer (Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen) becomes the first television movie dealing realistically with homosexuality. 1976

– Tennis Player Renee Richards undergoes sex reassignment surgery and becomes the first transgender professional athlete in history.

1976 – In a Rolling Stone interview, pop superstar Elton John states that he is bisexual. He later comes out, marries his partner in Great Britain, and raises millions for AIDS charities.

1973 – The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from its official list of mental disorders. 1981 – The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta detects an outbreak of Kaposi’s Sarcoma amongst gay men – the first evidence of what will become known as HIV/AIDS. Over the next 25 years, the disease will kill more than a quarter million gay men. 1982 – Wisconsin becomes the first state to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. 1982 – Making Love (Harry Hamlin,

Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson) is the first wide-release studio motion picture about gay experience.

1983 – Tennis professional Martina Navratilova becomes the highest profile professional athlete to come out of the closet. 1985 – Rock Hudson dies as the result of AIDS, leading to increased media attention for the illness. 1987 – Larry Kramer forms ACT UP, to raise awareness and outrage over the government’s response to the AIDS epidemic. 1993 – President Bill Clinton is unable to overturn discrimination against gays in the military. The resulting “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is instituted, permitting gays to serve but banning homosexual activity. The compromise results in the discharge of thousands of men and women in the armed forces. 1994 – Tom Hanks wins the Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of a man with AIDS in Philadelphia. During his acceptance speech, he thanks his gay high school drama teacher, inspiring another movie, In & Out. Continued on page 19 | |

Why Pride Remains Important

Are you “over it” when it comes to Pride? You shouldn’t be. By Tom Dyer

re you considering plans for St. Pete Pride this year, and envisioning parking problems and 90-degree heat? Are you thinking of all the parades past you’ve attended, and thinking of passing this year? Have you convinced yourself that you’re pretty much “over it” when it comes to Pride celebrations? If any of this resonates – even a little – I urge you to reconsider from a different perspective; one that is empowering, and guaranteed to make you feel as warm inside as you will likely be out. The appropriate mindset for Pride is gratitude. And there is so much for which Take it from this to be grateful. As an exercise, take a jubilant participant gander at the timeline that continues next at St. Pete Pride 2005, there’s much to this column. Pause for a moment to to celebrate about consider the tremendous courage that being gay. fueled almost every listing. From Oscar Photo by Tom Dyer. Wilde to Ellen, there are so many who if pressed, tell people that you love presented, with consequences unknown, everyone, that’s all. I’m just glad you’re and thus made it possible for gays and not one of those sissy types.” lesbians to live as openly and as Of course, the letter should have been comfortably as we do today. addressed to himself. I often think of my Uncle Bill, a gay My uncle was brilliant and funny, and man born in 1915. He was booted from I wonder what his life would have been the military during World War II, and like had he been born fifty years later. gossips in his small Ohio hometown Mine is far better, far richer, than I ever began whispering about him soon could’ve imagined prior to coming out. thereafter. He expanded my grandfather’s There is still much work to be done. plumbing and contracting business and Locally, and in the last three months, was one of the wealthiest men in town, but he could only be himself in New York Steve Stanton was fired for being transgender, Nadine Smith was tackled to and Virginia Beach, where he traveled the floor and arrested for frequently. Even then, he walked a tightrope From Oscar Wilde distributing flyers stating “Don’t Discriminate”, between arrogance and to Ellen, there are and Ryan Keith Skipper self-loathing, paying for so many who was murdered. This type sex and love and growing of fear and hatred must bitter in the process. He presented, with be eradicated, and our was the angriest, least consequences elected officials must be trusting and most unknown. held accountable for their insincere man I’ve ever indifference. known. There were no I hope that teenagers and young adults more than a dozen people at his funeral. just realizing they are gay or transgender When I came out, painfully in my no longer experience the shame that mid-20s, I wrote my uncle a letter hoping shackled previous generations. I can think it would bring us closer. I received his of nothing more important. To the extent typed response within a week. “Telling that is the case, there are many brave your parents is the biggest mistake you’ll people to be proud of, and to whom we ever make,” he said. “They will never owe a tremendous debt of gratitude. | | look at you the same again. In the future,

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Time Line of GLBT History | | Continued from p. 17

1996 – In Romer v. Evans, the Supreme Court strikes down Colorado’s Amendment 2, which denied gays and lesbians protections against discrimination, calling them “special rights.” 1996 – Gold medalist Greg Louganis comes out of the closet, and shares that he was HIV-positive when he cracked his skull during the Olympics. 1997 – Comedian Ellen Degeneres comes out, both on the cover of Time Magazine and on her popular sitcom. 1998 – Will & Grace (Erik McCormack,

Debra Messing, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally) brings an updated gay sensibility to network television, winning numerous awards in 8 popular seasons.

2000 – Vermont becomes the first state in the country to legally recognize civil unions between same-sex couples. 2001 – The Netherlands becomes the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. Belgium, Spain, England and South Africa follow in the next halfdozen years. 2002 – Talk-show host Rosie O’Donnell comes out, and becomes an outspoken advocate for GLBT equality. 2003 – In Lawrence v. Texas, the Supreme Court rules that sodomy laws are unconstitutional, holding that “Liberty presumes an autonomy of self that includes freedom of thought, belief, expression, and certain intimate conduct.” 2003 — The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that barring gays and lesbians from marrying denies them “the dignity and equality of all individuals” and creates “second-class citizens.” Same-sex marriage becomes legal a year later. 2003 – Rev. V. Gene Robinson is named Bishop for the Diocese of New Hampshire, becoming the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church in the United States. 2004 – The Canadian Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is constitutional. A year later, the House of Commons and Senate extend marriage rates to gay and lesbian couples. 2005 — Civil unions become legal in Connecticut. 2006 — Civil unions become legal in New Jersey. | |

Let Your Outrage Be Heard!

The murder of Ryan Skipper underscores the need to be proud… and vocal. By Ronni Radner

hometown, where his mother and inter Haven | Ryan Keith stepfather joined 200 in Winter Haven’s Skipper was a 25-year-old gay Central Park. Reverend Phyllis Hunt, man just beginning to make sense of his life. He came out to friends at senior pastor at Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa, began the vigil with an Winter Haven High, and endured some impassioned speech. harassment as a result. After high school, “This action must not go unnoticed! like so many, he drifted for a while. Let your outrage be heard,” she told the But he was kind, loved kids, had gathering. devoted family and friends, and a knack Although he has spoken out against with computers. He’d just enrolled in hate crimes in the past, Governor Charlie Traviss Career Center’s information Crist did not respond to an invitation to technology program, and was excited the April 14 vigil. Brian about his future Winfield, communications prospects. “He told me he director for Equality “He told me he was Florida, said that in the the happiest he had ever was the happiest face of stark anti-gay been,” said Kark von that he had ever brutality, such passive Hahmann, who worked been.” support is not enough. with him at a local “Two days ago, the Sunglass Hut. “Things Federal Hate Crimes Bill was renamed the were just starting to go right for him.” Matthew Shepard Act and was introduced For Skipper, perhaps the biggest in the Senate. Contact your representatives symbol of his recent accomplishments and demand that they support the bill,” was his brand-new 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, Winfield pleaded at the vigil. “If they ask purchased with his own money. On the evening of March 14, it was where he was why, tell them we have our own Matthew Shepard here in Florida – his name was brutally stabbed by two acquaintances, a Ryan Skipper.” | | murder Winter Haven police are calling a hate crime. His death is a stark reminder that, right here in Central Florida, the threat of violence remains an all-to-real concern for the glbt community. Police have arrested William David Brown, Jr., 20, and Joseph Bearden, 21, and charged them both with first-degree murder. Although the circumstances leading to the murder remain unclear, Brown has reportedly claimed that Skipper came on to him. Noting that Skipper was both handsome and popular, friends claim that scenario is preposterous. “Unfortunately, Ryan Skipper is not here to tell his side,” Polk County Sheriff’s Chief W.J. Martin acknowledged to the Lakeland Ledger. On Saturday, April 14, thirteen vigils were held to honor Skipper’s memory, from Jacksonville to Miami and also in Washington, D.C. Organized by Equality Florida, they mourned the loss of a young man’s promise, and challenged government officials to pass antiRyan Keith Skipper was just 25 when he was harassment and hate crimes legislation. brutally murdered. Police are classifying it as an The largest rally was in Skipper’s anti-gay hate crime.

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THE UNLIKELIEST HERO She’s been national news for weeks. Now Susan Stanton is St. Pete Pride’s first transgender Grand Marshal. By Steve Blanchard

A smiling Susan Stanton as she first appeared in the St. Petersburg Times.

to live as a woman – and subsequently T. PETERSBURG | Three months losing her job as Largo’s top ago Susan Stanton had no idea administrator – Stanton has been on a there was a GLBT community, whirlwind media tour to share what it much less a place for her amongst the means to be transgender. She’s been rainbow-colored regalia that is St. Pete the subject of predictable jokes on latePride. But three months ago she was night television, but she was also also Steve Stanton, in a high-profile questioned with sensitivity – as a man fight to remain as Largo’s City — by the likes of CNN’s Larry King. Manager. In late May, Stanton traveled to How quickly things can change. Washington, D.C. to lobby congress on On June 30, in her muchbehalf of transgender equality. She anticipated local public debut as a woman, Susan Stanton will serve as the described the trip as “productive,” and was excited to meet several lawmakers Grand Marshal for the 5th St. Pete she’s admired, even spoken with by Pride Promenade. Organizers are phone, but never met. ecstatic that Stanton agreed to Among the misconceptions Stanton participate in the centerpiece event of addressed is what it feels like to be St. Pete Pride. “She never asked to be thrust in the transgender. “The phrase ‘I’m a woman trapped spotlight,” said St. Pete Pride coin a man’s body’ does not apply to founder Brian Longstreth, “but in the me,” Stanton has said numerous times. past three months she’s handled very “To me, my body is difficult circumstances 90% perfect. I have with such grace and “I had no idea begun changing the few courage that we’ve things I’m unhappy there was a GLBT come to admire her. with, but I have never We’ve learned a lot community here. seen myself as trapped from her experience, I didn’t even in this body. I like this and we’re really proud know what GLBT body.” that she’s part of our Stanton has learned local glbt community meant!” that she would rather here in Pinellas be approached with County.” questions – even the silly ones — then Stanton will be recognizable as a by judged as the result of woman. Susan introduced herself misinformation or misconceptions. . weeks ago with an attractive and Since coming out as a transgender dignified front page portrait in the St. Petersburg Times. She also interviewed individual – ahead of schedule due to a St. Pete Times expose — Stanton has – as Susan – for the City Manager received support from GLBT groups position in Sarasota, and is a finalist from across the state and nation. She for that position. was assisted by Karen Doering, an “I’m undergoing an education just like everyone else around me,” Stanton attorney for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, during the Largo City said. “I had no idea there was a GLBT Commission meetings where she was community here. I didn’t even know terminated. Equality Florida what glbt meant!” Stanton admits that she’d read news representatives jammed meetings to aid reports about St. Pete Pride, but she did a person they’d never met. The not know that the celebration embraces gestures were not lost on Stanton. “The support has been the transgender community – people overwhelming,” she said. “I know the like her. She’ll learn first-hand riding people of Largo – at least the majority in the back of a convertible driving of them – aren’t as mean spirited as down Central Avenue. Since unveiling her deep yearning Continued on page 23 | |

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THE UNLIKELIEST HERO | | Continued from p. 21

what was reported in the papers. I think the support of these other people speaks volumes for our citizens.” Before coming out, Stanton had only met a handful of transgender people through her therapist. Since then, and particularly in Washington, she has met hundreds more who have all wished her well on her roller-coaster journey. At present, Stanton has manicured fingers crossed that she will be hired in Sarasota. That would allow her to remain close to friends and family, including her teenage son in Largo. “I never expected to apply for a position so quickly, but an opportunity presented itself,” Stanton said, noting that it was important to interview in the gender she is currently adopting. Stanton has yet to undergo gender reassignment surgery of any kind. But she has transformed herself into an advocate – a Stanton has role she avoided as Largo manicured City Manager. As Steve, he sat idly by while the city fingers crossed commission rejected a that she will be human rights ordinance that hired in Sarasota. would have protected gay and transgender people from discrimination within the city. She remembers listening to religious extremists preaching fire and brimstone sermons in opposition to the ordinance. “Those people expressed their religious beliefs and I hid behind my business suit,” Stanton said. “So I knew when it was my turn to come up to bat, those same folks would focus their venom at me directly.” At one emotional meeting, two Baptist churches packed commission chambers to watch a pastor claim knowledge that Jesus would opt for Stanton’s termination. “It has been a nightmare for me these past four years, thinking about the day the human rights ordinance was turned down,” Stanton said. “But facing opposition is a necessary right of passage.” Organizers anticipate protests at the St. Pete Pride Promenade and Street Festival, but unlike last year they will be confined to a “free speech zone” to keep them from disrupting the festivities. In all likelihood, Stanton will be greeted as this year’s unlikeliest and most inspiring local hero – another new role to which she has adjusted admirably. | |

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T. PETERSBURG | Talk of hosting a glbt pride event in St. Petersburg began while the 2002 PrideFest Tampa Bay was still breaking down. The July 4 weekend event – including a business expo and rock concert at Raymond James Stadium, and the Wet Party at the Florida Aquarium – was roundly criticized for missing the Pride mark by a country mile. Everything cost money, there was an unusual dependence on porn actors for entertainment, and there was no parade where people could express their, um, pride. The event lost more than $100,000, and the ripple effects are still being felt throughout Tampa’s glbt community five years later. Across the bay, movers and shakers in resurgent St. Petersburg speculated that a modest community-based celebration in the Grand Central District might resonate with area gays and lesbians. The more they talked, the more people became enthused and began to offer their own ideas. Soon a core that included Realtor Brian Longstreth, George Kessinger of Georgie’s Alibi, the St. Petersburg Times’ Ed Cassidy, Equality Florida’s Robin Hankins, and local activists Greg Stemm, Carl Kuttler, Ellen Levett and Chris Lovett had sketched out a plan for a weekendlong event that would return pride to its traditional time slot – the anniversary of the Stonewall riots on the last Saturday in June. “Right from the start, everyone seemed to be on the same wavelength,” Longstreth said at the time. “The circuit parties and porn stars are all well and good, but for most of us that doesn’t represent Gay Pride. We felt that St. Petersburg had taken some big strides in embracing the glbt community, and we wanted to showcase our city.” The first organization meeting on Feb. 27, 2003, at Grand Central Station, attracted more than 100. In a matter of

weeks, more than 30 sponsors had donated some $25,000 in cash and Georgie’s Alibi sponsored $50,000 in services. More events were a 1,900-foot-long rainbow added, culminating in a month-long flag in 2004. Photo by The Pictureman. calendar that contained 20 separate listings. The centerpiece, however, would be before rain clouds could gather. the Promenade down Central Avenue, and The rain came, right on cue at 11 a.m. the Street Festival immediately following. as the Promenade stepped off in front of That first year, as a nod to the heat and to Georgie’s. No matter: the theme was the drag queens that ignited Gay Pride at “Parasols on Parade”, so colorful Stonewall, the theme for the Promenade umbrellas went up and beads started was “Parasols on Parade.” flying. An estimated 700 marchers On the eve of the inaugural event, representing more than 60 bars, businesses Longstreth observed that St. Pete Pride and civic organizations participated in a had brought disparate and often competing relaxed, joyful parade through Historic businesses and organizations together. Kenwood to Central Avenue. As a 900“We’ve involved just about every local foot rainbow flag was unfurled at the end, gay bar, business and organization,” he hundreds of onlookers joined in to keep said. the pride symbol aloft. Turns out, it was Even the City of St. enough of a display to make Petersburg, which had it on CNN’s wrap-up of Pride just amended its human events across the nation. “The event is as rights ordinance to Afterward, some 120 much about embrace sexual vendors welcomed an pride in our city orientation, proclaimed estimated 10,000 – double the June “St. Pete Pride number expected by as it is about Month.” organizers – into the Grand pride in our The stage was set – Central District. Many wore lifestyle.” but would anybody red, white and blue instead of come? the traditional rainbow colors to signify their elation at the YEAR ONE: SODOMY AND CNN U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling two days The day of the first St. Pete Pride earlier outlawing anti-gay sodomy statutes. Promenade and Streetfest began as all “This is back to basics,” said Saturdays should – slowly. Parade units photographer Rex Maniscalco, a former lingered over brunch at Georgie’s Alibi. Pride Tampa Bay board member. “And I On Central Avenue, Kris Doubles and Jim think its obvious this is what a lot of Luscombe tapped the first keg at Grand people wanted.” Central Station. Outside, tables and tents Attendance the following day at the went up methodically down the street. And Equality Florida Family Values Picnic at a few miles to the south, guests at the Spa Beach in front of The Pier was sparse. Suncoast Resort stretched for early sun Continued on page 29 | |

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But organizers were pleased that, in its inaugural year, St. Pete Pride had succeeded in its dual goals: celebrating the glbt community, and showcasing St. Petersburg. “The event is as much about pride in our city as it is about pride in our lifestyle,” said board member Robert Danielson. YEAR TWO: HIGHER ATTENDANCE, TEMPS

The second year of an event is often pivotal, so there was rejoicing when more than 20,000 descended on the Grand Central District, telling organizers they had, indeed, created the kind of Pride celebration locals wanted. In 2004 there were 100 units in the Promenade, and more than 200 vendors at the Street Festival. By noon Central Avenue was jam-packed, and temperatures climbed to 95-degrees. Volunteers and vendors distributed bottled water and fans, while attendees ducked into Grand Central Station, TIGLFF’s Video Cabaret, and even the VFW Hall for a welcome blast of air conditioning. Back out on the street, there was a

discernible increase in the number straight attendees and children. “If you want to see God, this is him,” said DeMonte Williams. The placards of a handful of protestors disagreed, but they remained several blocks away on 1st Avenue North. A T-shirt reading “Go to hell. Burn.” was lost amidst a sea of rainbow-wear. More disturbing to many was Mayor Rick Baker’s statement in a St. Petersburg Times story published two days before the main event. “Personally, I don’t support the general agenda of the Pride event,” Baker said, taking pains to clarify that St. Pete Pride is not a city-sponsored event. “There are mixed feelings in the community. I’ve gotten petitions signed by hundreds of people who oppose the festival.” But Baker seemed out of touch with the rest of the city commission, which declared June “St. Pete Pride Month” for the second consecutive year. By 3 p.m., the relentless heat caused crowds to thin. Attendees with dogs began picking them up when they began dancing on searing pavement. Only Grand Central Station, Georgie’s Alibi and the Suncoast Resort (with pool!) grew more crowded as the afternoon wore on. YEAR THREE: BAN ACROSS THE BAY

In its third incarnation, St. Pete Pride grew so drastically that organizers expressed concern that they would have to move the Promenade and Street Festival in future years. In 2005 a whopping 35,000 poured onto Central Avenue, creating a bumpshoulders crowd reminiscent of a rock concert. According to co-chair Chris Lovett, the surge in attendance was due to two factors: keynote speaker and Grand Marshal Candace Gingrich, and the Hillsborough County ban on gay pride. Just two weeks earlier, Ronda Storms had talked a majority of her fellow county commissioners into voting that Hillsborough should “abstain from acknowledging, promoting and participating in gay pride recognition and events.” The catalyst? A branch library display about the works of gay and lesbian authors. “Obviously, what’s happening in Hillsborough County is the The 2003 St. Pete Pride founding board of directors and reason we need to have Pride committee chairs: (front L-R) Greg Stemm, Rod Houston, cocelebrations,” Gingrich told the chair Brian Longstreth, George Shaunessy; (back L-R) Gerry Street Festival crowd. Broughman, Paul Anater, Carl Kuttler, co-chair Ellen Levett, Robert Victor, Chris Lovett, Claudia Cole. Photo by Rex Maniscalco.

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More Great Gay Prides 1) New York City Gay Pride New York City is the birth place of the modern gay rights movement, so it makes sense that NYC would host one of the world’s biggest and best gay pride events. A full week of activities begins with a rally and ends with a parade. Late June. 2) Amsterdam Gay Pride Amsterdam partiers celebrate in the streets all weekend long, culminating in the Gay Pride Canal Parade. More than 100 decorated boats sail through the Prinsengracht River. More than 350,000 spectators watch every year. Early August. 3) San Francisco San Francisco is the gayest city in the United States. Their pride parade and festival are among the biggest and most outrageous. Look for a major celebrity grand marshal, and visit either the Homo Hip Hop Stage or the Nectar Women’s Stage. Late June. 4) Atlanta Gay Pride Line up along Peachtree Street to watch the scantily clad guys and gals strut by on their way to Piedmont Park. Late June. 5) Chicago Gay Pride The Chicago Gay Pride parade steps off from the corner of Halsted & Belmont, and attracts huge crowds on the way to Lincoln Park. There’s also a pride run, a Youth Pride area, and the Big Chicago Dyke March. Late June. 6) Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Australia’s Stonewall happened in 1978, when police revoked a permit for a gay pride parade and arrested 51 people. Now Sydney has one of the biggest pride celebrations in the world, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. And it lasts for 3-4 weeks during February. 7) Toronto, Canada Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world and its gay pride celebration reflects that, with a youth pride, dyke march and family pride events. At the huge street fair, there is free entertainment on seven stages over three days. Mid to Late June. 8) Long Beach, California Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival & Parade claims to be the third largest in the U.S., attracting over 75,000 participants. With Hollywood around the corner, it attracts the best celebrities and entertainment. Late May. 9) Mexico City The biggest pride event in Central America attracts more than one million visitors. The parade ends at the massive Zocalo Main Square with a rally and carnival. Mid to late June. 10) Montreal Called “Divers/cite”, Montreal’s gay pride celebrates the diversity of this French and English speaking multicultural city. Be sure to check out Lesbomonde, the biggest lesbian party of the year. Late July, early August.

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Once again the mayor was a no show, but City Council vice president Jay Lasita drew cheers. “I am personally appreciative for what the gay and lesbian community has done for my council district,” said Lasita, who represents nearby Historic Kenwood. “If you don’t feel welcome in Hillsborough County, know that you are welcome here in St. Petersburg.” As if in agreement, protestors stayed away in 2005. Lovett credited St. Pete Pride’s apparently seamless growth to the hard work of the board and volunteers, and the cooperation of the city. “I read on Planet Out about the top five pride celebrations,” Lovett said. “It makes me wonder where we fit in. I’d bet we’re at least sixth or seventh.” YEAR FOUR: BIG ROSE, TINY THORN

“Where are you?” Walt Morgan yelled into his cell phone on Central Avenue. “I’m near 25th Street. I turned around and you were gone.” Such are the problems when 50,000 people cram into just a few city blocks. In year four, St. Pete Pride had morphed into

the largest pride celebration in Florida. “I knew St. Pete Pride was growing, but this is amazing,” said Morgan. “It makes me proud to be part of this community. And it’s probably not the last time I’ll get separated from my friends.” A handful of protestors, some with placards and bullhorns, spewed hatred at the beginning of the parade. During the Street Festival, the same religious extremists took advantage of police protection to march down the middle of Central Avenue, even proselytizing directly in front of the stage. “It’s unfortunate that they were here, but they weren’t the focus of the festival,” said co-chair Jennifer Edwards. “We’re talking with the city to see what we can do to prevent something like this in the future.” In 2006, 120 units took part in the Promenade, which continued through eight consecutive blocks of Street Fetival. “Last year the floats all turned before they got to us,” said Bank of America’s Candice Adams. “This year I didn’t miss out on anything.” In fact, there were an increasing number of corporate sponsors amongst the parade participants and vendors, something St. Pete Pride organizers have worked hard to cultivate. “When word of this event gets out

The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corp show off bright new flags in 2005. Photo by Tom Dyer.

every year, it creates a feeling that St. Pete is a diverse community and a tolerant city,” said City Council member (now State Representative) Rick Kriseman. “That lures the big companies, and it really makes people want to travel here. We’re proud to have the state’s largest gay pride festival right here in St. Petersburg.” | |

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LAUGHTER IN PARADISE: ST. PETE PRIDE’S FIRST ANNUAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

Bring your funny bone with you to the USF-St. Petersburg Student Activities Center (140 7th Avenue South) on Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. OutQ Radio’s Derek Hartley will serve up three hilarious and diverse glbt comedians – each familiar from appearances on network and cable television. Here’s a preview. MICHELE BALAN

She was a recent Watemark cover girl, but Michele Balan is best known for making it to the finals on NBC’s 2006 Last Comic Standing. As the lone female, she was dubbed “The Last Woman Comic,” but unbeknownst to most viewers she was also “The Last Lesbian Standing.” Balan slipped in a mention that she is lesbian after she made the final four, and was eliminated the following week. The comedian told Watermark she has no regrets. “I figure, look. I wanted to do the show. I hadn’t made [being a lesbian] part of my act, but that night I decided, ‘What the fuck.’ I don’t think making the reference turned off all those people to stop voting for me,” she said. “I auditioned with thousands of comics in New York – people I admire tremendously. I never even thought I’d get picked.” But Balan had to know she’s good. The brash comedian was voted one of the “Top 10 Comics” by Backstage Magazine in 2004. She has performed on Comedy Central, and in top comedy clubs, cruises, theatres and festivals all over the country. Often told she was naturally funny, the Brooklyn native left a high-paying executive position at a computer company to pursue comedy. Balan says it’s never been as lucrative, but she’s been performing ever since and has no plans to return to the corporate world. She first got notice as a “female femaleimpersonator” doing lip sync impressions of Bette Midler. Gigs since have included Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City, the Montreal “Just for Laughs” Festival and Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs. She recently recorded the critically acclaimed DVD entitled Live, Just Barely. For more about Michele Balan, visit 36

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SCOTT SILVERMAN

When Scott Silverman takes the stage, he may look familiar. The busy comedian has been all over cable television in recent years, appearing on Comedy Central’s Out There 2 and A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, as well as Buster Poindexter’s Happy Hour, Comedy on the Road, and Girl’s Night Out. The 39-year-old partnered Buddhist was born in Los Angeles, and continues to live there – The Valley, specifically. “I have been just about everywhere else, and this is the easiest place to be out and not get maimed.” Silverman’s humor is cynical and snarky, usually dealing with topics with which we can all relate. He shares that comedy comes naturally. “Since my parents took my gun away, I have to shoot my mouth off to defend myself,” he says. “Which is so fun.” This is the guy you’d like to hang out with after the show – filled with stories and vignettes that play off daily life. “I love cars, and I can hit a moving target while shifting gears and drinking coffee – usually with a Mix CD blasting from the stereo made by one of my wacky friends.” Get to know Scott Silverman better at www.myspace.com/scottdsilverman.

IAN HARVIE

The San Francisco Bay Times captured comedian Ian Harvie this way: “Ian Harvie is on a mission. Sure, the groundbreaking transgender stand-up comic wants to make people laugh – but only if s/he can humanize trans people at the same time.” Harvie grew up in Beaver Pond (for real) in rural Maine. The first comedy

performance was in a family variety show on New Year’s Day 1975. “I was standing in front of a fitted sheet hanging on a clothesline in our spare bedroom. It was a period of my life when I was obsessed with The Carol Burnett Show and her whole cast,” Harvie recalled. “I channeled Tim Conway doing an impression of Rich Little doing an impression of Richard Nixon. As I recall, it killed.” Today, Harvie’s material draws from personal experiences and pokes fun at adolescence, family, sexuality and substance abuse – all through a different set of lenses. Harvie recently appeared in the Outlaugh Festival 2006, which aired on MTV’s Logo Network. Harvie was also a finalist in the 2006 LA’s Gay Mafia Comedy Contest, and has performed at The Improv and the Comedy Store, both in Los Angeles. For more on Ian Harvie, visit www.ianharvie.com.

HOST: DEREK HARTLEY

Born a military brat, Derek Hartley grew up gay in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He always thought he’d be an actor, but that morphed into writing movie reviews, which morphed into a gossip newsletter, which landed him a gig doing celebrity interviews on PlanetOut.com. He soon gained a reputation as “the gay Carrie Bradshaw.” He currently lives in New York City and co-hosts a daily show – OutQ – with Romaine Patterson on Sirius satellite radio. Hartley is also writing a book with the working title, I Lost My Virginity to Barbra Streisand. To learn more about Derek Hartley, visit www.DerekHartley.com Tickets to Laughter in Paradise are $25, and can be purchased at the St. Pete Pride offices, 2429 Central Avenue #210, St. Petersburg, or at eaither Metro Center: 3170 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, and 6421 North Florida Avenue, Tampa. | |

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ONSTAGE at the ST. PETE PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL! Saturday, June 30 With your hosts, Alicia Markstone and Coco Montrese. DJ Mix provided by Eskay Music.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 11: 30 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:30 p.m 1:40 p.m. 1:50 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:55 p.m.

Side Track Crescendo: The Tampa Bay Women’s Chorus Alicia Markstone and Coco Montrese Canaan Una Voce: The Florida Men’s Chorale Julie Schurr Keynote Speaker Ricc Rollins The Reading of the Proclamation Deb Hunseder Ricky Wilcox Kelly Neff Jeremy Gloff Drag Kings & More Omar

SIDE TRACK

Beca and Lucy formed Side Track over two years ago, and then added Erin and Alex (the token guy) about a year later. They play originals, Rock, Classic Rock and Country… all high energy… all lots of fun. Side Track recently opened for Deb Hunseder of Halcyon at several of her Skipper’s Smokehouse gigs. Watch for coming dates throughout Tampa Bay.

CRESCENDO: THE TAMPA BAY WOMEN’S CHORUS

Founded in 1991, Crescendo is an inclusive women’s chorus committed to the performance of music that inspires, educates and unifies. Founding artistic director Sunny Hall is once again leading the organization. It is an ever-evolving group that holds auditions throughout the year. For more information, visit www.crescendosings.com.

ALICIA MARKSTONE

The reigning miss Florida Classic USofA is also a former Miss USofA at Large. She performed at Martha’s Vineyard in Illinois before moving to Cocoa Beach, where she worked at the Drama Club for four years. Alicia has served as the show director at the Suncoast Resort for the past four years. She is always generous with her time and talent in support of our

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COCO MONTRESE

The reigning Miss Pride of Florida America and Miss ASAP 2006 was also Miss Florida of USofA 2005. Coco gives you everything she’s got, and leaves you wanting more. She resides in Orlando and has been a part of Disney Entertainment for more than eight years. Recently, she has performed every weekend at the Suncoast Resort.

CANAAN

Formed just two years ago, Canaan is already a musical force in Central Florida and throughout the Southeast. They are a Rock and Soul talent powerhouse of musicality and creativity. Most of their songs are original, written by individual members of the band or as a group. Their energy, motivation and drive, the range of

their talent, the many instruments they play, all enable Canaan to thrill and inspire their fans of all ages. Canaan was a favorite at the 2006 and 2007 Gay Christian Network Conferences, and at the MCC Regional Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Locally, Cannan appeared at Winter Pride Tampa Bay. At St. Pete Pride 2007 they will debut their original new song, “The Red Solid Line,” in cooperation with AIDS Service Association of Pinellas and the Suncoast Resort Project.

UNA VOCE: THE FLORIDA MEN’S CHORALE

In July of 2002, a small group of men banded together with a common goal: to express through excellence in mens’ choral music the inherent worth and dignity of all people in order to foster a global community that celebrates and embraces diversity. Since its debut in December 2002, Una Voce has performed at events ranging from St Pete Pride and Pasco Pride, to the City of Tampa’s 2003 holiday celebration. In February 2006, they joined nearly 400 voices at Carnegie Hall in New York City, to perform “When We No

Longer Touch” for that work’s fifteenth anniversary. Derek Edward Weston, is the current artistic director. Accomplished musical theater vocalist and pianist Logan Brown is accompanist, and Daniel Holscher is artistic interpreter for the deaf. For more information visit www.una-voce.org.

JULIE SCHURR

Julie began singing around the Midwest over 10 years ago. The Detroit native currently calls St. Louis home, but she routinely performs around the country. Julie’s unique combination of Rock, Independent and Folk music (which she lovingly refers to as “Indie Rock Bitch Folk”) makes her acoustic performances memorable. She has

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gained a large following, particularly among lesbians and gay men. But her music transcends age and gender categories. For more information, visit www.julieschurr.booking@gmail.com.

RICC ROLLINS

The senior pastor and founder of Breath of Life Fellowship Community Church in Tampa is also an awardwinning talk show host, motivational speaker, lecturer, actor and proud father of two. He hosted the latenight infotainment talk show UpFRONT with Ricc Rollins on WTVT-FOX 13, and his own award-winning talk show, The Ricc Rollins Show. He has been a columnist for The Tampa Tribune

and Urban Business Magazine, and he is currently a regular contributor to Watermark. Rollins is also a best-selling author (Like Breathing, Breathe Again, Bated Breath) and an accomplished photographer. For more information visit www.riccrollinsphotography.com.

DEB HUNSEDER

Deb is one-half of the popular duo, Halcyon. She’s been performing with singing partner Stephanie Callahan since a chance meeting at a pool hall at a Holiday Inn in 1989… during a softball tournament (uh-oh) sponsored by Budweiser (UH-OH). She’s the court jester who can come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, rocking your socks off or making the slow burn desperation of a ballad feel almost palpable. And all the while, there’s the irrepressible sense of humor that might just make beer squirt out of your nose. Deb is just now stepping out on her own with her first solo project, and is looking forward to performing at St. Pete Pride.

RICKY WILCOX

Florida is not a place you would expect to find a gay musician with serious Alternative Rock credentials and Power Pop roots, but home it is for Ricky Wilcox. He’s an award-winning songwriter and drummer (seen recently, albeit briefly, behind the kit in the John Travolta film The Punisher) for one of the state’s most beloved and notorious alternative bands, Deloris Telescope. After 13 years and nine albums with the band, Ricky has just released his second solo album, monkeyshine. The CD of original tunes combines his love of artists like The Beatles and David Bowie, with a nod to Americana, and with two bonus songs penned while he was with DT. For more information, visit www.rickywilcox.com.

KELLY NEFF

Kelly is a transplant from Virginia.

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In 2001, Since moving to Florida, she has been performing throughout the state at various locations and events. With her unique ability to connect with audiences, Kelly’s been a favorite at St. Pete Pride for each of the past four years.

JEREMY GLOFF

Jeremy Gloff grew up in the 1980s, and it shows in his music, with influences from Madonna and Lisa Lisa to Expose, Stevie Nicks, Donna Summer and Prince. Like their music, Jeremy’s speaks as much to the feet as it does to the heart. An energetic, quirky, charismatic performer, Jeremy has become a local favorite. For more information visit www.jeremygloff.com.

DRAG KINGS & MORE

TEDDY D is the reigning Mr. Pride of Florida. He takes the audience for the ride of their lives with his male impersonation and live vocal talents. Catch him regularly at Chiq Bar, but he performs throughout Tampa Bay and is always ready to support a good cause within the glbt community. ALEXIS MATEO is the reigning Miss Suncoast America, and was Miss Florida USofA in 2006. She also works with numerous entertainers as a choreographer and a back-up cancer. She most recently performed regularly at the Suncoast Resort. Alexis lives in Orlando. TARIQ proves that big things come in small packages. He is the reigning Mr. Chiq Bar, and plans to compete in the upcoming and first-ever Mr. ASAP pageant. His moves and creativity spell s-e-x appeal, for men and women. Don’t try too hard to figure out the impact this dynamic performer is having on you. | | * Note: Performers and performance times are subject to change without notice.

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ST. PETE PRIDE GOLF TOURNAMENT 12 p.m. lunch/registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start. Bardmoor Country Club, 8000 Bardmoor Blvd., Largo, $125. “Join us on Memorial Day to benefits Metro Centers and St. Pete Pride. Awards and dinner at Gillie’s Bar-B-Que starts at 6 p.m.”

Friday, June 1

GET DOWNTOWN, LIVE JAZZ CONCERT 5-10 p.m., Central Ave. between 2nd & 3rd Streets, St. Petersburg.

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800 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg * MUSICFEST ON THE WATERFRONT 1-4 p.m., featuring Jose Valentino-Ruiz * PARTY AT CHA CHA COCONUTS 8 p.m. – midnight, Pier Rooftop.

Monday, June 11

ST. PETE PRIDE TURN-ABOUT FUNDRAISER 8 p.m.- midnight, Georgie’s Alibi, 3100 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg “Oh, the Pageantry!”

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Monday, June 4

Thursday, June 14

FABULOUS FEUD: WINTER PRIDE TAMPA BAY V. ST. PETE PRIDE 8 p.m.- midnight, Georgie’s Alibi, 3100 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

MISS A.S.A.P. PAGEANT Suncoast Resort, 3000 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. “Who will be Miss and Mr. ASAP?”

Thursday, June 7

FRONT RUNNERS SUNSET CRUISE 6-7 p.m. boarding, 9540 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach, $30.

PROCLAMATION FROM THE CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG 3 p.m., City Hall, 175 5th St. N., St. Petersburg.

Friday, June 8

PRIDE & PASSION 2007: “A CELEBRATION OF IDENTITY” 8 p.m., Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa.

Saturday, June 9

THE ARTS GALLERY WALK KICK-OFF PARTY 4-7 p.m., 850 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. GALLERY WALK 5-10 p.m., tour downtown St. Pete galleries. POST GALLERY WALK PARTY 9 p.m. – closing, Café Alma, 260 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg.

Sunday, June 10

Friday, June 15

Saturday, June 16

GRAND BOHEMIAN RECEPTION AND AUCTION 5:30-7:30 p.m., 320 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg, $75. VOLUNTEER PROMENADE MARSHAL TRAINING 10 a.m., King of Peace MCC, 3150 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. HURRICANE PARTY @ THE PRO SHOP 8 p.m.closing, Pro Shop Pub, 840 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Frescos

Sunday, June 17

TREASURE SEEKERS PIRATE BRUNCH CRUISE Board at 10 a.m., cruise 11 a.m.1 p.m., The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, $20.

Monday, June 18

PRELUDE TO PRIDE @ AMERICAN STAGE 7:30 p.m., 211 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg “A fundraiser celebrating Pride, and benefiting F.A.C.T. and people living with AIDS.”

Tuesday, June 19

KARAOKE W/ MADDI FOR ST. PETE PRIDE 9 p.m., Grand Central Station, 2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Wednesday, June 20

PRIDE DINNER & A MOVIE: LAUGHING MATTERS – THE MEN 9 p.m., Baywalk, 2nd Ave. N. and 1st St. N., St. Petersburg. “Enjoy dinner from 6-9 p.m. at your favorite restaurants, and 10% will be donated to St. Pete Pride. Afterward, watch Laughing Matters — The Men, sponsored by TIGLFF.”

Thursday, June 21

KARAOKE W/ NORMI FOR ST. PETE PRIDE 9 p.m., Grand Central Station, 2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. MALE AUCTION FOR ST. PETE PRIDE 9 p.m., Christopher Street Bar, 13344 66th St. N., St. Petersburg.

Friday, June 22

TROPICAL WAVE SILENT AUCTION 6-9 p.m., Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 3050 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg, $20. “Wear tropical attire to this ‘anti-black tie event.’ Steel drum quartet, wine from Gulfport Liquors, appetizers from Beaks Old Florida. Benefits A.S.A.P. and St. Pete Pride.”

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Saturday, June 23

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STREET FESTIVAL TRAINING 10 a.m., King of Peace MCC, 3150 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

“LIVIN’ OUT LOUD” CONCERT BY UNA VOCE 8 p.m., SPC Music Center, 6065 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. KINGS IN PARADISE @ CHIQ BAR 9 p.m.- closing, 4900 66th Street N., Kenneth City. COUNTRY HO-DOWN @ PEPPERZ BAR 9 p.m., 4918 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport.

Sunday, June 24

PRIDE BRUNCH & BOWL Ten Pin Lanes, 1453 Pasadena Ave., South Pasadena. Georgie’s Alibi

Monday, June 25

VENDOR & SPONSOR CHECK-IN 7 p.m., King of Peace MCC, 3150 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. “Booth assignments, info, etc.”

Tuesday, June 26

“PRIDE IN MOTION” GAYSKATE 9-11 p.m., Super Skate Center, 9185 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.

Wednesday, June 27

PRIDE NIGHT @ TROPICANA 7:20 p.m., Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, $6-12. “Watch Tampa Bay Devil Rays v. Chicago White Sox. $2 from each ticket goes to Metro Charities.” PRE & POST PRIDE NIGHT PARTY Fergs Sports Bar, 1320 Central Ave., The Arts Cener St. Petersburg.

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Thursday, June 28

A TASTE OF PRIDE 6-9 p.m., Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 3150 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg. “This is St. Pete Pride’s sponsor reception, featuring a photography exhibit from the Rainbow in Sunshine Project.” SHORTBUS, W/ ST. PETE PRIDE AMBASSADORS TO THE ARTS 9 p.m., Metro Center, 3170 3rd Ave. N. St. Petersburg. “Meet Shortbus stars (and Gulfport residents) Paul Dawson and P.J. DeBoy, St. Pete Prides Ambassadors to the Arts for 2007. DRAG & FASHION SHOW ON THE WATERFRONT 10 p.m., Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro, 300 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Friday, June 29

THE ARTS CENTER LOGO LAUNCH PARTY 6-8 p.m., 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

LAUGHTER IN PARADISE COMEDY FESTIVAL

7:30 p.m., USF-St. Petersburg Student Activities Center, 140 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, $25. “An evening of glbt hilarity featuring Last Comic Standing finalist Michele Balan, Scott Silverman, Ian Harvie, and special guest emcee Derek Hartley.” AFTER LAUGHTER PARTY @ GEORGIE’S ALIBI 9 p.m.- closing, 3100 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Saturday, June 30 ST. PETE PRIDE PROMENADE 10 a.m., launch site across from Georgie’s Alibi, 3100 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Pride is the biggest Pride celebration in Florida – and also the most fun. Use these tips to make sure you have a great gay time.

Before and during the Promenade:

It’s impossible to get too carried away when your Pride fashion statement is rainbow-colored. Photo by Tom Dyer.

“Join the entire community as we show our pride with a march and parade through Historic Kenwood and right down the middle of Central Avenue. Former Largo city manager Susan Stanton is our grand marshal, and Shortbus actors Paul Dawson and PJ DeBoy are our Ambassadors to the Arts.”

ST. PETE PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Central Avenue between 21st and 28th Streets, St. Petersburg. “Watch for upwards of 50,000 people, and more than 250 vendors, refreshment booths, two stages, entertainment, speeches and proclamations – all in the heart of the Grand Central District.”

AFTER-PARTY @ GRAND CENTRAL STATION / PLATFORM 8 p.m.- closing, 2612 Central Ave. S., St. Petersburg. “Join tired-but-happy organizers and volunteers, as well as attendees from throughout the state and nation, to celebrate the 5th St. Pete Pride.”

1. Eat something healthy. There’s plenty of food available at Georgie’s and at the Street Festival, but you’ll be busy and you may forget. Eat some fruit, force some protein, and put a non-melting power bar in your pocket for later. 2. Rethink the Promenade outfit (especially high heels). A few years ago, one parade unit walked the parade dressed as gangsters. By the end, they were gangsters with heatstroke. Have a theme, but make it cool. And if you’re walking, forget about high heels. The Promenade is more than a mile long, and many of the streets in Historic Kenwood are brick. 3. Arrive early at Georgie’s. Organizers will love you forever if you can fall into place no later than 10 a.m. It’ll give you plenty of time to check out the other parade units, take pictures and dish. 4. Bring lots of cold water. St. Pete Pride will make sure there’s plenty of free cold bottled water at the Street Festival, but you’ve got a couple hours to go. Cold water is the key. 5. Bring plenty of beeds and squirt-guns. The parade route will be lined with enthusiastic beed whores, and some of the neediest are at the end of the route. Likewise, there’ll be lots of hot spectators who will resist your squirt-gun at first, and then succumb happily. The expressions on their faces are priceless. 6. Be sure you have batteries/film for your camera. If ever there was a big, giant photo opportunity, this is it. You don’t want to run out just as the crowd builds.

heat. And also bring a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen. With temperatures in the 90s likely, and limited shade and a/c access, it’s up to you to do everything you can to stay cool and comfortable. Relatedly… 8. Bring a change of clothes. This is particularly true if you’re participating in the Promenade, because sweat or squirt-guns may have you drenched by the end, with hours of Street Festival ahead. And if you’re planning to go straight to the after-parties, be sure you have some dry clothes. 9. Set up a meeting place and a plan. With up to 50,000 people in seven blocks, it’s easy to duck into a vendor booth and find yourself separated from your posse. Bring cell phones, and set up a clearly identifiable and understood emergency meeting place. A hint: “in front of the stage” isn’t good enough. And if you hook up with someone new, let your friends know and check in with them later. 10. Know your limits. Drunk and high is never pretty. Drunk, high and overheated is to be avoided at all costs. It’s a long day that begins early at a bar. Be respectful and party within your limits. And if your friends say you’ve had too much, you’ve had too much. 11. Leave the dog at home. It’s tempting to find a rainbow kerchief or collar and show off your pooch at Pride. But the pavement is too hot for their bare feet, and there’s little for them in the way of shade and water. Resist the temptation… leave Fido at home. 12. Remember why you’re there. Make your self stop a couple times, pull back from the surrounding stimulation, and think about all the courage and sacrifices that made the day possible. It’s great to be gay… it wasn’t always.

At the Street Festival: Expect big crowds on Central Avenue as the St. Pete Pride Promenade morphs into the Street Festival. Photo by The Pictureman.

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DISCOVER ST. PETERSBURG If you don’t yet know this gem among Florida’s big cities, you’re missing something. By Tom Dyer

maintain focus in a downtown virtually T. PETERSBURG | Heading west on devoid of big-city traffic, and that I-275, the skyscrapers and overlooks a marina. construction cranes of Tampa give I remember when I first discovered way to the Howard Frankland Bridge and St. Petersburg. Like many from Tampa the glorious, glittering water of the bay. and Orlando, it was for me a place to Jets landing at nearby Tampa drive by on the way to the Suncoast International Airport may distract you, Resort and glorious gulf beaches. But but look to the left and squint a little. In one day several years ago, on a whim the distance is another downtown, and a good coffee buzz, I decided to turn another big city, but this one is different off I-275 and explore. than any you’ll encounter in Florida. I wound up at the gorgeously restored I make the drive often, and my blood Renaissance Vinoy resort hotel on the pressure never fails to drop during those few miles on the bridge. I usually turn up waterfront. As I drove around, guided only by curiosity, I was surprised by the the volume on my CD beauty of the nearby player; sometimes I’m Old Northeast even moved to sing along. I was astounded neighborhood. And I By the time the Bank of that the city had was astounded that the America building and city had carved out a Tropicana Field come into carved out a series of wellfull view, I’ve experienced series of wellmaintained parks along a welcome attitude the waterfront, like a adjustment. Business maintained smaller version of matters await, but I know parks along the Chicago. I pulled over that my time in St. Petersburg will feel a least waterfront, like a and sat down in Vinoy Park to watch the sun a little like a vacation. smaller version set behind the tall This dichotomy is just downtown buildings. of Chicago. one element of the city’s Seagulls circled, elusive character. Once a pelicans dove for fish, popular winter resort town, and sailboats docked after a day on the St. Petersburg has for years battled the water. Some dolphins frolicked in front reputation as Tampa’s faded, jaded older of me. This, I thought, is a nice place to sister. As tourists flocked to nearby be. Orlando in the 70s and 80s, and From that point I never ventured into businesses settled in the boomtown across the bay, St. Petersburg boarded up South Pinellas County without spending some time in downtown St. Petersburg. I and waited for things to get better. learned that the city is comprised of It’s now been officially rediscovered, charming old neighborhoods – Snell Isle, and the new St. Petersburg wants to be Euclid-St. Paul, Old Southeast, Tropical taken seriously. But it is difficult to

Shores, Historic Kenwood. Back then many were still amazingly affordable, and I decided to purchase a small home so that I could split my time between Orlando and the Bay Area. I settled on a bungalow that needed some attention in surprising Roser Park, just south of downtown. My affection for St. Petersburg has only deepened since. And the city now sparkles, with several striking new high-rise condominiums that look transplanted from Boca Raton or Naples. New residents have fueled needed development, including trendy shops and restaurants with lots of outdoor dining. The Mahaffey Theatre just got a facelift, the Dali Museum is moving into an appropriately surreal new building next door, the St. Petersburg Museum of Art is expanding down the street, and USFSt. Petersburg is in the middle of a building boom. And that’s just what’s happening on the waterfront! Down Central Avenue, on the way to the gay-friendly Grand Central District, more condos, townhouses, restaurants and shops are sprouting. In fact, the high-profile glbt presence throughout St. Petersburg is now palpable. As if to underscore the positive contributions of our community, the city overwhelmingly passed an ordinance banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in 2002. A few blocks north of Grand Central, Historic Kenwood is dotted with bungalows meticulously restored by gays and lesbians. The same is true in vintage neighborhoods throughout the city. Just

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west of Kenwood, Georgie’s Alibi attracts the most consistent crowds in gay Tampa Bay. Two miles south, the Suncoast Resort is closing in mid-June, having proved that St. Petersburg could be serious player in the gay nightlife game. The owners have teased that a bigger, better facility will open at a new location. If you’re unfamiliar with this unique and picturesque city, St. Pete Pride is the perfect opportunity to do some exploring. With its relaxed pace, tropical beauty, and proximity to big-city attractions and world-class beaches, St. Petersburg offers a quality of life that is hard to duplicate. Here are some things to note while you drive around: 1. The highways. As soon as you cross into Pinellas County, you’ll notice something wonderful. Not only are the interstate highways wide and uncrowded, they are also beautifully landscaped and virtually free of billboards. After 1-4, I75 and I-275 in Hillsborough County, the contrast is jarring. And what’s more, there are two multi-lane interstate feeders that take you right into the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. If you’ve ever accessed Fort Lauderdale via Sunrise Avenue, you’ll appreciate the difference. I’m not sure what congressperson is responsible, but kudos. 2. Old Northeast and Snell Isle. St. Petersburg’s version of Hyde Park and Winter Park, these appealing residential neighborhoods lie directly north of downtown along the meandering

Baywalk is in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, and contains shops, restaurants and a 20-screen movie theater.

Viewed from The Pier, downtown St. Petersburg sparkles at sunset. Striking new waterfront condos are changing the skyline.

waterfront to the north and east. on small lots with inviting front porches 3. Crescent Lake, Round Lake and and convenient rear alleyway access – Mirror Lake. Like Orlando, St. the very model for the new urbanism. Petersburg is dotted with downtown With prices going down, potential lakes that define the surrounding homebuyers may want to put the top neighborhoods – large enough to be down and take pad and paper. scenic, but small enough 6. Dog parks. St. to walk, run or bike Petersburg has several around. wonderful state-of-the-art The Suncoast 4. Roser Park. This dog parks. My favorites hilly (yes, hilly!) area are on the waterfront next Resort is closing just south of All to Vinoy Park, near in mid-June, Children’s Hospital Crescent Lake, and on the contains a winding beach at Ft. DeSoto Park having proved creek, a park and lots of (for swimming breeds). that St. Petersburg charming older homes. 7. The Pier. The could be serious One block further south inverted pyramid is Ingleside at Bayboro, architecture is kitschy, but player in the gay the neighborhood being there’s nothing like nightlife game. developed by partners enjoying a delicious lunch Len Johnsen and Tom at the Columbia Restaurant Barrett. Their home, the while you watch an Mayor Bradshaw Mansion, is frequently afternoon of sailing school – or better yet used for city and glbt fundraisers. a violent summer thunderstorm making 5. Historic Kenwood, Bahama its way across the bay. Shores, Tropical Shores, the Pink 8. Beach Drive Art. The St. Streets and other neighborhoods. St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts sits Petersburg is filled with a succession of right on the water. There are shops, charming neighborhoods containing older restaurants and several excellent galleries homes, some still dilapidated, but others for exploring afterward. now restored beyond reason. Many are 9. Baywalk. Downtown St. Petersburg’s mixed-use commercial development is just two blocks from the water and includes shops, restaurants, and a state-of-the-art 20-screen movie theatre (one is outfitted with IMAX). 10. The Renaissance Vinoy and Don Cesar. Both resort hotels are throwbacks to another era, and have been lovingly – and expensively – restored to their former glory. Close your eyes and imagine yourself mingling with F. Scott Fitzgerald or Gloria Swanson. The Vinoy is on the water in downtown St. Pete – a great place for lunch or dinner. The Don The Don Cesar, directly on St. Pete Beach, has been returned to its former glory.

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is right on the glorious gulf in St. Pete Beach, perfect for brunch and a walk on the beach, or a weekend getaway. 11. Saturday Farmer’s Market. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, plants and crafts, this is a great way to start your weekend. It’s downtown on 1st Ave. S. Go every week and watch the progress of Signature Place, the striking glass wedge of a high rise that will define St. Petersburg’s skyline for years. 12. American Stage. This impressive theater, one of the oldest in the area, produces consistently fine plays in a comfortably intimate setting. 13. The Salvador Dali Museum. Also on the water (does any big city make better use of its waterfront?!), this museum contains the world’s largest collection of works by surrealist master Salvador Dali – including many you’ve Many old St. Petersburg homes, like this one on Snell Isle, feature Spanish and Moorish seen in books and magazines. architectural touches. Experiencing genius is a uniquely energizing way to spend an afternoon, with nearby Grand Central Station/The and the gift shop is a gas. Platform on Central Ave. 14. Devil Rays Games. The Rays 17. Fort DeSoto Park. This is a still aren’t very good, but the promising great, scenic, relaxing beach with plenty young roster is exciting to watch, and of shade trees, named one of the Top Ten the hot dogs are great. And there are few Beaches in the United States for several ballparks that are easier years running. And to get in and out of. there’s a section for your 15. Central Avenue dog. Watch the and the Grand Central 18. Passagrille Beach. District. The city’s stillprogress of Another beautiful, wide funky main east/west beach with soft sand, Signature Place, artery feeds dozens of gorgeous sunsets, and lots the striking glass restaurants (try Bella of glbt eye candy on Brava), art galleries and weekends. wedge of a high antique shops. West of I19. The Beach rise that will 275 is the Grand Central Theater. This old movie District, home to several house, just a couple define St. gay-owned businesses – blocks from the water in Petersburg’s and St. Pete Pride! St. Pete Beach, showcases 16. Georgie’s Alibi. foreign and art films – skyline for years. One of the most and Rocky Horror at consistently busy, upbeat midnight on Saturday and well-run gay bars in all of Florida is nights. The seats are uncomfortable, but just north of Grand Central. It’s also a you’ll find the visibly liberal patrons great place for lunch or a late night reassuring. snack (the onion rings are to die for). 20. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge. There’s also lots of healthy bar traffic The incline is steep, and on weekends there are hundreds of sailboats and recreational boats as far as the eye can see. This is how you get to Bradenton and Sarasota – beautiful Florida driving at its best. 21. Driving back to Tampa. The impressive skyline – best in the state outside of Miami – looms in the distance like a promise of adventure. Driving back over the Howard Frankland Bridge, my buddy Sterling Powell likes to imagine that it’s the future and all of Tampa is under a massive geodesic The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, connecting St. bubble. | | Petersburg with Brandenton and Sarasota, is a

St. Petersburg is a diverse, relaxed place with a large and visible glbt population. But as with all big cities, there are certain places where you’ll feel more comfortable than others. Here are 10 places where you can hold hands without attracting unwanted attention. 1. The Grand Central District. This is the undisputed glbt commercial area in St. Petersburg. New shops and restaurants are moving in every week. Not all are gay owned, but the eclectic mix of businesses is enlightened and knows where its bread is buttered. Consider yourself invited into any of the many restaurants, cafes and businesses on Central from 21st St. to 28th St. 2. Historic Kenwood. This neighborhood has achieved the critical density of glbt residents that makes same-sex couples not only welcome, but defining. 3. Roser Park. See above. 4. Old Southeast and Bahama Shores. See above. 5. Bella Brava/Cafe Alma. These trendy gay-owned restaurant attracts a mixed, sophisticated crowd. They’d be disappointed if you weren’t there. 6. The Arts Center. St. Petersburg has a wonderful community arts facility on Central Avenue. The art is edgy, and so are the patrons. 7. The Dali Museum. No one was more out there than Dali. Expressions of self outside the mainstream enhance the surreal atmospherics and are encouraged. 8. The Beach Theater. With sandals and tie-died shirts, the patrons at this art movie house in St. Pete Beach seem transplanted from Burlington, Vermont. 9. Passagrille Beach. Less gay than it was two decades ago, this area of St. Pete Beach is still the cruisiest – for women and men both, and especially on weekends and holidays. 10. Ft. DeSoto Beach. This pristine beach is off the beaten path, and the wall of trees between parking and the Gulf give it a feel of privacy and seclusion.

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Shortbus Rides in the Promenade Gulfport actors Paul Dawson and PJ DeBoy are St. Pete Pride’s first Ambassadors to the Arts. By Steven Blanchard

T. PETERSBURG | Paul Dawson and PJ DeBoy just keep finding they have more and more in common. The two actors are well known for their appearance in last year’s surprise hit film, ShortBus. And now they’re Ambassadors to the Arts for St. Pete Pride – the first year the board has bestowed the new honorific. Dawson and DeBoy live in Gulfport, just west of St. Petersburg. They starred as James and Jamie, respectively, in director John Cameron Mitchell’s Shortbus, a movie that was acclaimed for stretching the boundaries of explicit sex in a narrative film. Shortbus played to sold-out audiences during last year’s Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in both Tampa and St. Petersburg. As part of St. Pete Pride’s monthlong celebration, Shortbus will be screened on Thursday, June 28 at 9 p.m. at the Metro Center, 3170 3rd Avenue North in St. Petersburg. Dawson and DeBoy will meet with fans and movie buffs prior to the film. They will also participate in the St. Pete Promenade down Central Avenue on June 30. “We’re looking forward to it. We’ve never really done anything like this before,” Dawson said of their upcoming appearances. “We’re happy to be a part of St. Pete Pride.” In Shortbus, Dawson and DeBoy played a gay couple looking for ways to spice up their relationship. They are just two of several emotionally challenged characters navigating the comic and

Paul Dawson in Shortbus, which broke ground by filming actors having sex in service to the plotline.

Gulfport residents PJ DeBoy (left) and Paul Dawson will appear at a screening of Shortbus, and in the St. Pete Pride Promenade.

tragic intersections between love and “We met and became very good friends. sex. While the film tests audiences, who We didn’t see each other for awhile, and watch as actors have real sex on camera, when we did meet up again we thought, director Mitchell does not consider it ‘You know… this could be something pornographic. more.’” “Having actors have sex on screen is The two own a home in Gulfport no different than having and rent an apartment in actors cry,” Mitchell has New York, where they “We’ve never commented. are better able to pursue Dawson and DeBoy roles in all forms of really done have resumes extending show business. Dawson anything like beyond the film that has is also focused on this before. made them famous—and several writing projects. infamous. Both have They were surprised We’re happy to worked consistently in when St. Pete Pride be a part of St. television and film since approached them to be Pete Pride.” the 1990s. this year’s Ambassadors DeBoy has appeared in to the Arts – mostly the British and American because they’ve never versions of Queer as Folk, and considered themselves as such. Dawson’s resume includes television “I wasn’t even sure what the role roles on Law & Order and Strangers meant,” Dawson laughed. “But to me it’s With Candy, and the films The Mountain about showing the important King (2000) and Boys to Men (2001). contribution the arts brings to a thriving, The two met 10 years ago, and have diverse community. We both have been life partners for the last five. experience in film and television so I “It’s a great relationship that we guess we’re qualified.” | | never really intended,” Dawson said.

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