Pride Guide 2017 by Tuttle Multimedia & Technology

From the Director…. As I look back at our first three years of Boise Pridefest I am amazed at how a community can come together and create such a wonderfully diverse event! I would like to thank everyone for your support of Boise Pridefest as we have been able to grow and mold this Festival into something we can all be proud of! After a few years of a learning curve we have things going in an upward direction and the excitement for this year’s event is evident. Last year’s move to Capitol Park was such a wonderful experience. From the Rally on the Capitol Steps with more than 3,500 attendee’s to the throngs of cheering fans in the shade in front of the Main Stage, we knew we had found our new home for years to come! After a record crowd of nearly 20,000 attendees last year we knew we had to make this a two day event! This year we will be kicking off Pride at 6pm on FRIDAY June 16th and we will continue the Celebration until 4pm on Saturday! We are hoping this year’s Pride will light the fire within each of us to celebrate our differences. Be proud to live in a community that supports Diversity, and always support and thank those who support Boise Pridefest throughout the year. I am so proud to represent each of you and I am so excited to say #ImWithPride.

Rodney Busbee

www.BoisePrideFest.org

A Special Thank You for… Outreach: Gretchen Bates Joe Kibbe Jennie Rylee Diversity Prom Coordinator: Ryan Russell Volunteer Coordinator: Sally Hobbs Stage Events Manager: Jen Potcher Website & “Pride Guide” Design: Richard Tuttle Parade Organizer: JJ Scheuerer Elm Awards Organizer: Carmine Caruso Executive Director: Rodney Busbee

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June 16, 17, 18 June 16: 6pm-10pm Pride Festival June 16: 10pm-10:20pm Capitol Lighting with Boise Men’s & Women’s Choruses.

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June 17: 10:30am Rally on Capitol Steps June 17th: 11:15am Pride Parade

June 17th: Noon-4pm Pride Festival at Capitol Park June 17th: 10pm-2am Pride Street Party on 8th & Idaho June 18th: Pride Pool Party Holiday Inn Express 11:30am

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Saturday June 17th 10pm to 2am 8th Street (Between Main & Idaho) With Special Guest Perfromances by:

Entertainer Biographies The RuPaul official definition of Spyke is "camp queenâ&#x20AC;?, but she is so much more than that. She is a comedian, emcee, director (19yrs with Charleys AngelsÂ at Club Charleys in Pocatello), performance artist, 2017 Elm Award recipient, karaoke enthusiast (who's not?), drag nomad and drag bingo calling handling ball dropper! (Word!) Oh and a true caring queen! #icare #wecare

Spyke Naugayde

Erika raises the bar at Erika Gaga everything she does. As an Actress, Singer, Model and Lady Gaga Tribute artist living in Boston and traveling the world Erika does it all with a passion for life as she lives her art and dreams. If you have not witnessed this amazing talent you can plan to see her at two locations. The Kickoff Party at the Lucky Dog on Friday night or on the Pride Main Stage on Saturday!

Ty is a master of the ties that bind. The Grammynominated and Dove award-winning recording artist has the ability to connect with an audience far beyond his onstage performance. In November of 2014, Ty Herndon became the first major male country artist to publicly come out as gay. Shortly after, he made history when he hosted the first-of- its-kind country music event, titled The Concert for Love and Acceptance.

Ty Herndon

Entertainer Biographies Franchell "Frenchie" Davis is an American Broadway performer and a soul, dance/electronica, and pop singer. She first came to public attention in 2003 as a contestant on the singing competition show American Idol. She began performing in “Rent “on Broadway soon afterward, and was a member of the cast for four years. In 2011 Davis reached the top 8 on the first season of singing competition The Voice.

Frenchie Davis

Sam is a 24-year-old singer- Sam Tolson songwriter from Toledo, Ohio. Being a part of the music industry for four years, Sam has released an album, an EP and three singles on iTunes. Sam has more than three million streams with her music and videos, with the numbers growing every day. Sam is currently setting to release an EP in 2017 titled 'Paradox' - which she envisions as an EP telling her personal stories through out her life as an artist and as a young adult.

Jason tours all over the US and has made his living as a female celebrity impersonator for the past 17 years. Some of his most popular impersonations include Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, Julie Andrews, and his 9 to 5 Dolly Parton! After years of living away and touring Jason has returned to his home roots of SLC UT where he is currently producing and starring in two groundbreaking female Impersonation shows that are rocking SLC!

Jason CoZmo

All inclusive Start with a diverse and inclusive culture, welcome everyone’s ideas, and innovation shines through. That’s why we’re proud to support the Boise Pride Festival. At AT&T, every voice matters.

Entertainer Biographies Rebecca has been performing her unique brand of folk-rock in the Northwest for over 24 years. She was named Best Singer for 2011 in the “Boise Weekly’s" coveted Best of Boise Readers' Choice Awards. With four studio albums, one live and one collaboration album under her belt, she continues to perform regularly with her amazing band and looks forward to releasing there fifth album!

Rebecca Scott

Maliha prides herself on being Maliha everyone's #1 meatball and has been gyrating in Boise's Drag scene for almost 6 years. She received her big break as a contestant in the first annual competition of Boise's Next Drag Superstar and later winning the damn thing! Maliha wants everyone to know that no matter your size or what style of Drag you do you can be whatever the hell you want!

As Boise's Blonde Bombshell, Minerva has been a staple of the Boise entertainment scene for the better part of two decades. Whether theater, drag, films, art, writing or emceeing countless events in the Treasure Valley and beyond, she brings her own style of humor and lust for life to all that she does. You can catch her advice column, "Minerva's Breakdown: Advice for those on the verge" in the “Boise Weekly.”

Minerva Jayne

Entertainer Biographies Kenya is a new and sassy queen who will read you like a book. She loves to dance and create production-style performances, utilizing gay culture and history as her platform. As a member of the new bar drag group, “The Balcony Babes”, she is excited to bring her passion for performance and innovation to the community.

Kenya

Queen of acid-wash and Denimm Cain female R&B, Denimm has been partying like its 1999 for just over a year and a half. She is a firm advocate for charity work and LGBTQ youth. With a comedic tongue and a keen sense to feel ‘90s nostalgia, she won't only become your favorite fabric but she'll empower you to live freely, love fearlessly, and laugh.

F.use Dance Collaboration F.U.S.E. stands for Fostering a Unified and Soulful Energy. We are an all-styles dance company founded on the principles of Love, Acceptance, and Integrity. Our company consists of dancers and artists throughout the Treasure Valley who are dedicated to making a difference in our communities by sharing our passion and soul with the world.

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Entertainer Biographies The professional Raqs Sharki performing group of Starbelly School of Dance under the direction of Cecilia Rinn. This group comes together regardless of gender, age, body type, range of experience, economic strata, profession, belief systems, etc. to dance, to surrender to an experience larger than themselves and to be the very best dancer and person they can be.

Starbelly Dancers

Klohe is nine year drag veteran Klo He originally from Nevada and is proudly celebrating her sixth year in Boise! She loves entertaining and giving back to our community by working with the Mr., Ms. and Miss Gay Idaho Foundation. Currently, she represents Idaho throughout the Pacific Northwest as the reigning “Miss NW Fierce”!

Trist is a Senior at Boise State University. He will receive his degree in Theatre Arts, and hopes to pursue a career in Musical Theatre Professionally. He was last seen as Officer Lockstock in BSU's production of “Urinetown.”

Trist Fishman

Proud to Choose All of Us! www.ourgenderrevolution.org

Entertainer Biographies Selena is consummate community service veteran where she has done charitable work for the LGTBQ community since moving from Virginia back in 2000, where she has helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars for various charities around the Pacific Northwest. You can usually find Selena mentoring the new Queens of Idaho and helping where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed.

Selena Blaque

Singer/songwriter, Niccole Blaze & Kelly Blaze and her bassist, Mo Kelly draw an audience with their compelling lyrics and angelic harmonies that can break your heart or put it back together again. Hailing from Boise, these girls bring freshness to the stage with original tunes that span 8 CDs in the last decade. Their acoustic style has lead them to open for such great acts as, Crosby Stills and Nash, Shawn Colvin, Toni Childs, the Greencards, the Weepies and many more.

Poison is not just a personality. She is an experience!! For almost three decades Poison has been having tons of FUN entertaining from countless stages throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. When she is not enjoying her time hosting events and fundraisers or traveling the globe, she is the co-hostess at the legendary Darcelle XV Showplace in Portland, where she has been wildly popular for over 25 years.

Poison Waters

Pride is just not official until we light the Capitol. This year we are joining forces with Boise Men’s & Women’s Choruses to host a mini concert while the Capitol is lit in rainbow to celebrate diversity for all! This is bound to be a powerful celebration of love and unity. Boise Men’s & Women’s Choruses will grace the steps at 10:00pm Lighting of the Capitol will take place during the Concert at Dusk.

Entertainer Biographies LipsInc!, Idaho’s first professional female impersonation troupe, is celebrating its 20th year of FABULOUS in Boise! Started in 1997 as a monthly show weekend at Bacchus Cabaret, it took Idaho to a whole new drag level in quality of performance and casting. With its mix of production numbers, comedy and pizazz, it’s no wonder why LipsInc! has been wowing audiences for two decades.

LipsInc!

Stage Line-Up FRIDAY, JUNE 16th 6:05pm - Pride Queen 6:10pm - Rebecca Scott 6:45pm - Pride King 6:55pm - Starbelly Dance 7:15pm - Denimm Cain 7:25pm - Spyke Naugahyde 7:35pm - Trist Fishman 7:55pm - Poison Waters

8:05pm - Fuse 8:20pm - Jason CoZmo 9:00pm - Ty Herndon EMCEES Spoke Naugahyde & Poison Waters

SATURDAY, JUNE 17th 12:00pm - DJ 12:15pm - Kenya 12:20pm - Mariah 12:30pm - Blaze & Kelly 12:55pm - Selena Blaque 1:05pm - Sam Tolson 1:40pm - Minerva Jayne 1:50pm - Jason CoZmo 2:00pm - Ericka Gaga

2:35pm - KloHe 2:45pm - Boise Voice Finals 3:20pm - Frenchie Davis EMCEES Minerva Jayne & Jason CoZmo

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