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Thelma Houston

fter 44 years of performing, Motown Legend and Grammy Award Winning artist Thelma Houston continues to celebrate her long and outstanding career and shows no signs of slowing down! Shout Factory Records recently released Thelma Houston’s latest musical gift, A Woman’s Touch. Thelma’s 23rd CD features her very rich interpretations of many classic R&B and pop recordings, originally made famous by such male vocalists as Luther Vandross, Rev. Al Green, Sting, and Marvin Gaye.

Thelma was honored to perform on the #1 rated television show in America American Idol where she “tore it up” for an estimated audience of over 25 million people.

And shortly after, Thelma was called upon to open up the “finale” of the huge summer show America’s Got Talent! for an estimated TV audience of over 18 million people.

Thelma performs at many national dinner receptions for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and was honored to perform in Denver when Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President. The president of the HRC, Joe Solmonese says, “It doesn’t get much better than Thelma, as she adds nothing but class to our events.”

In January 2009, Thelma was asked to “headline” the official inauguration dinner for President Barack Obama in Washington D.C. at the Mayflower Hotel along with her friends Cyndi Lauper and Melissa Etheridge.

A Mississippi native, Thelma started out in the 60s performing in gospel music with the Art Reynolds Singers. She then signed to Capitol Records (home of the Beatles, Nat King Cole, and Nancy Wilson) in

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1967 and had her first hit song called “Baby Mine.” Soon, Thelma was being courted by several record labels and signed with ABC/Dunhill where she recorded and released her first solo album Sunshower which was written, arranged and produced by the legendary Jimmy Webb. After this critically acclaimed album was released, Thelma decided to accept an offer from one of the biggest record companies around, Motown Records.

With Motown, Thelma claimed the top of the Pop, R&B, and Dance charts with her high-powered rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” That Gold Record classic gave Thelma the distinction of being the first solo female artist at Motown to win the Grammy Award for “Best R&B Female Vocal Performance.”

Recently, Thelma rocked Rockefeller Center on NBC’s Today Show and the summer music special Hit Me Baby, One More Time. She dazzled ABCTV’s Motown 45 and glittered at ABC-TV’s The Disco Ball. Along with Aretha Franklin and Mary Wilson, she raised the roof on Love, Rhythm and Blues for PBS. The legendary Nile Rogers called upon Thelma to be his special guest for a sold out concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Thelma also toured with Cher on her “Living Proof” concert tour and recently headlined at Harrah’s in Las Vegas.

She is known as a humanitarian for her charitable causes and her tireless efforts in the battle against AIDS, and the City of West Hollywood proclaimed a special day as “Thelma Houston Day.” She has donated her talents to numerous charities including a recent performance at “Divine Design” for Project Angel Food, AIDS Project Los Angeles, and the Minority AIDS Project, to which she donated her $20,000 winnings from the TV show Hit Me Baby. Thelma

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With appearances from Tokyo to Las Vegas to London and beyond, Thelma continues to bring audiences to their feet with her dynamic, energetic show. This Diva logs over 200 performances annually and the singer/songwriter is enjoying every moment of her success, “I still feel a tremendous excitement about performing,” states the upbeat songstress, “and I have so many more things I want to do and I have no plans to retire”.

The Glamazons

he Glamazons are a pop girl group best known for making it to the Top 8 on Season 2 of America’s Got Talent!

Created in 2001, The Glamazons are a pop girl group whose mission is to show the world that talent comes in all sizes. They are known for their high energy live shows with tight vocal harmonies and precision choreography in which they perform everything from show tunes to hip hop.

The Glamazons started performing in 2001 in NYC clubs including CBGB’s, Fez, The Roxy, Webster Hall, The Supper Club and The Rainbow Room. They came to fame in season 2 of the NBC hit show America’s Got Talent! when they rocketed in grand fashion from auditions to the Top 8 out of 10,000 contestants. For 8 weeks in a row, 25 million viewers watched and voted for the Glamazons! They have an unbelievable dynamic, especially when it comes to tight harmonies and precision choreography. The Glamazons are strong, sexy, voluptuous women who can sing and dance up a storm. The girls have toured all over the world.

Highlights include: Italy, Key West, Los Angeles, New York City, and headlining in Branson, MO for a show featuring the Top 10 acts from America’s Got Talent! at the Dutton Family Theatre. They were televised singing the national anthem for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings October 28th game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

In spring 2008, they were fashion campaign

supermodels for Torrid’s 2008 Spring Collection, had life size posters in 250 stores nationwide and were featured in Bust, Seventeen, and Glamour magazines. The Glamazons have been seen on Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, WNYW’s Good Day New York, WPIX’s CW 11 morning news, and WNBC’s LX New York.

In 2010, they were featured on the Style network’s show Whose Wedding is it Anyway? as they toured the East Coast promoting their album and planning Lady Finger’s wedding! The girls also opened for Joan Rivers at Milwaukee’s Gay Pride, danced in “Broadway Bares XX1: Masterpiece,” a benefit for Broadway Cares; appeared at The Shubert Theatre on Broadway for a benefit for Disney’s “Only Make Believe” foundation hosted by Sir Ian McKellen; and were recently part of Scott Nevin’s holiday show “Sparkle” at XL Nightclub to benefit The Actors Fund. The Glamazons headlined The 40th Annual NYC Village Halloween Parade (PIX11), Full Figured Fashion Week, and the Original GLBT EXPO at The Javits Convention Center in NYC. Most recently The Glamazons were the faces of Eddy & Bri (eddyandbri.com), recorded an original song “Hot Mess” with Drag Superstars Sherry Vine and Bianca Del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race), and starred in the music video for Margaret Cho and Adam Barta’s new single “See U Next Tuesday” (available on itunes).

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nternational Dance Diva Sandy B is the sixoctave voice of the #1 dance anthem “You Make the World Go Round” and follow up hits “Ain’t No Need to Hide,” “Nothingness,” “Feel Like Singing” and “Alone” with DJ Sal Dano. She is primarily known for two of her solo records which reached #1 on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play chart, “Make the World Go Round” and “Ain’t No Need To Hide” in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Both songs were produced by the duo Deep Dish.

In an unusual reversal of the conventional music industry success story, Sandy B had her #1 hits after leaving a major record label for an indie. Though her two chart toppers were released on Champion Records, her debut #1 single “Feel Like Singin” had been released in 1992 on Nervous Records. She also released a single “Back Together” in 1994 on King Street Sounds. After “Make The World Go Round” hit #1, Nervous included the David Morales remix of “Feel Like Singin” on the dance compilation album,100% Pure Dance. In 1998, Sandy had an on-screen appearance in the movie Donnie Brasco, starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.

In 2000 and 2001 she had hits with singles released by the group Karmadelic, on which she performed the lead vocals. “Check It Out” reached #2 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play, and “Nothingness” peaked at #10 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. In 2003, she released a solo record “Lose Our Love” via the Junior Vasquez Music label, and it also saw the release of “Love Burns,” written

by Janice Robinson and produced by Stonebridge.

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“Medicine” which was credited to DJ Mike Cruz Presents China Ro & Sandy B, on Nervous Records, featuring remixes by Dezrok. The same year, she also released “The Beat Is Inside You,” credited to DJ Exacta & Sandy B. In 2005 Sandy co-wrote a song “Risen” with Janice Robinson, which went platinum in Europe for the pop artist, Natalia. In 2006 you could hear her “Being True To Her Groove” in the Disney animation Kronk’s New Groove.

As of 2013, Sandy was in the studio working on new material, and is in the process of touring the UK and Europe. Sandy’s “Make the World Go Round” is currently making a huge resurgence in Europe.

Grand Central Station Grand Central Station is a six-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 30 years of experience at corporate events, galas, weddings, and concerts, Grand Central Station is not only a group of accomplished musicians, but a group of friends that truly enjoy each and every performance playing music you know and love.

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Capital PRIDE 2014 Calendar-at-a-Glance

Friday, May 30, 2014

Alternative Prom!—7–11pm | The Armory @ Sage College of Albany, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany | $18 cash at the door, $15 online OR at door with a non-perishable food item

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Trans-Queering Your Sex—6–7:30pm | Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany | $5 Playing with Roles: How to Spice Up Your Sex Life—8–10pm | Fuze Box, 12 Central Ave., Albany | $6–$10

Wednesday June 11, 2014

Capital PRIDE Kick-Off BBQ­—5:30-7:30pm | Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany | $5 Suggested Donation

Wine & Cheese Tasting—5–8pm | LAX on Lark, 205 Lark St., Albany $10 suggested donation to benefit the Pride Center

The Capital Pride Singers “Come Out To Play”—7:30 pm | St. Andrews Church, 10 North Main Ave., Albany Adults $10 (advance), $12 (door), kids 12 & under $5

Charting Our History: Capital District LGBTQ History—7–9pm | Albany Public Library, Main Branch, 161 Washington Ave., Albany | FREE!

Capital PRIDE Kick-off Karaoke—8:30pm–1:00am | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany | $5 suggested donation

Friday, June 6, 2014

The Pride Show + Fire & Flow—5-9pm | Romaine Brooks Gallery at the Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany | FREE! Celebration of the Pride Flags on Broadway—5:30pm | City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | FREE! Pride Cocktails—6–8pm | Javier’s Nuevo Latino, 17 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | $5 cover with appetizers Saratoga Pride Youth After-Party—6-8pm | Circus Café (back room), 392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | FREE!

LBGTQA Trivia Night—9pm | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany $5 entry per person, $20 entry for teams of 4 or more

Thursday June 12, 2014

4th Annual LGBTQ Educator Appreciation Reception—6–8pm Midtown Tap and Tea Room, 289 New Scotland Avenue, Albany Albany PRIDE Bowling—6–9pm | Playdium Bowling Center, 363 Ontario St., Albany | $20 incl. shoes and bowling Saratoga PRIDE Bowling—6pm | Saratoga Strike Zone, 33 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs |$11 incl. shoes, bowling and pizza Schenectady Rainbow Nights Youth Film Night—6–8pm Proctors Theater (underground space), 432 State St., Schenectady | FREE!

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

Country Night with the All Stars!—6–8pm | Bootleggers on Broadway, 200 Broadway, Troy | Cash Bar

Pride Re-Mix Dance Party—10pm–2am | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany No Cover

Therapy Thursday Pride Ball 2014—11pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | Cash Bar

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Bank of America PRIDE 5K Run/Walk & Rainbow Fun Run— 8–11am | Washington Park, Albany | $20 in advance, $25 day of race Carmie & Freida present “Cabaret for Kids”—3–5pm | Huxley Theater, NYS Museum, 260 Madison Ave., Albany | FREE!

Friday June 13, 2014

Speakeasy—5–9pm | Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany | Cash Bar GET REAL: Community Organizing 101—5:30–7pm | Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany | FREE!

Interfaith Pride Service and Reception—4-6 pm | First Presbyterian Church of Albany, 362 State St., Albany | FREE!

A Breakfast at Tiffany’s Evening Affaire—5:30–8pm | Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park, Albany | $45 per person, $80 Honorary Committee Member ($150 Honorary Couple)

Special Airing of The Day It Snowed in Miami—9pm WMHT | Check Local Listings | FREE!

Youth March GEAR UP!—7–9pm | Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany | FREE!

Monday, June 9, 2014

Pride for All—5:30-7:30pm | Living Resources, 300 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany | FREE! PRIDE Paint and Sip—6pm |Café 217, 12½ Delaware Ave., Albany $15 includes materials Special Screening & Coffee Hour: Hedwig and the Angry Inch— 6–7pm Coffee Hour, 7pm Film | Tierra Coffee Roasters & Madison Theater, 1038 &1036 Madison Ave., Albany | $15 per ticket

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Cruise Along the Hudson with Vintage Pride!—6–9pm (Boarding Time @ 5:30pm) Dutch Apple Cruises, 141 Broadway, Albany $30 per person (pre-sale tickets at www.capitalpridecenter.org) Pride Center Business Alliance Professional’s Networking Event—6–8 pm Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Ave., Troy | $10 suggested donation “Mamma Mia” Sing-a-Long—6pm | Bowtie Cinemas, 19 Railroad Pl., Saratoga Springs | $5 minimum donation; under 13 free 20 • Capital Pride 2014

Sing Out Louise VIII—9pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | $10 Niki Haris Live! @ Waterworks Pub—11pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | $10

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Capital PRIDE Parade presented by Walgreens— Noon |Sprague Pl. & State St. to Lark St. to Madison Ave. to Washington Park, Albany | FREE! Capital PRIDE Festival—12–5pm | Washington Park, Albany | FREE! Capital PRIDE After Parties—5pm-? | LAX on Lark (205 Lark St.), Oh Bar (304 Lark St.), Waterworks Pub (76 Central Ave.) Melissa Etheridge Performs at The Egg—7pm doors, 8pm show | The Egg, Albany | Visit theegg.org for pricing

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Capital PRIDE Events Friday, May 30th—Saturday, June 14th Capital PRIDE Kick-off Karaoke

8:30pm–1:00am | Oh Bar | 304 Lark St. | Albany $5 suggested donation

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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 9pm, shot specials and giveaways, and, as always, a few surprises. Don’t miss this Capital PRIDE favorite. (21+ to enter.)

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Friday, June 6, 2014 The Pride Show + Fire & Flow

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7–11pm | The Armory @ Sage College of Albany 140 New Scotland Ave. | Albany $18 cash at the door, $15 online OR at door with a non-perishable food item

Join us for our 17th annual Alternative Prom, a fun-filled evening for LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 19 and under.

Come as you are, no judgments, to this amazing event! This year is punk rock themed! Back by popular demand are the free photo booth, door prizes, community organization tables, all you can eat munchies and soft drinks, and more! Visit the event page at: www.tinyurl.com/aprom2014 to access the link for online ticket sales, FAQs, to make song requests, get up-to-date info, or to talk to a Pride Center staff member. We hope you can come out to be a part of the action! A Pride Center Event!

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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. The Pride Show will highlight some of the amazing LGBTQA artists featured during the gallery’s 2013 season. In addition to this special gallery show, we welcome members of the Fire and Flow Arts Collective of Albany. Fire spinning with props of many kinds and flowing with a bright glow into the night come out and meet some very different local talent all while supporting Capital PRIDE. They are joining PRIDE week for the first time this year and look forward to many more. A Pride Center Event!

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5:30pm | City Hall 474 Broadway | Saratoga Springs FREE!

Join us in celebration as we receive a proclamation by Mayor Joanne D. Yepsen.

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5–9pm | Romaine Brooks Gallery at the Pride Center | 332 Hudson Ave. | Albany FREE!

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5:30–7:30pm The 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. A Pride Center event!

The Capital Pride Singers “Come Out To Play”

7:30 pm |St. Andrews Church | 10 North Main Ave. | Albany Adults: $10 (advance), $12 (door); kids: 12 & under $5

The Capital Pride Singers “Come Out to Play”! Presenting a variety of music styles to bring out the child in us all. The concert is at 7:30pm at St. Andrews Church, 10 North Main Ave. at the corner of Madison Ave., Albany.

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6–8pm | Javier’s Nuevo Latino | 17 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs | $5 cover with appetizers

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6–8pm | Circus Café (back room) 392 Broadway | Saratoga Springs FREE!

Want to hang out and meet other LGBTQ and allied youth, ages 13–18, after the Saratoga Springs City Hall Pride Proclamation?

Come march down to Circus Café and check out their back room where we’ll have music, refreshments and of course, great company. You’ll get to chill with your friends, meet new ones and learn about the Pride Center’s newest addition to its Center Youth program, the North Country/Saratoga LGBTQA Youth Group! We can’t wait to see you! A Pride Center event!

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

PRIDE Week and girl parties go hand in hand! Come celebrate our 5th year featuring DJ LokaStorm at ROCKS! Starting at 8pm on the club side of ROCKS, DJ LokaStorm specializes in a variety of music to get you up and out dancing all night long.

This will definitely be a night to remember! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Pride Center. (21+ to enter.)

rights movement focusing on the 1977 human rights ordinance battle in Miami-Dade County, Florida, that became national news in part because of its heated opposition from Anita Bryant. The film chronicles this turbulent time in Miami-Dade County, just before the AIDS epidemic, when gay rights activists and conservative singer Anita Bryant tangled over the passage of the human rights ordinance, which prevented discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Pride Re-Mix Dance Party

10pm–2am | Oh Bar | 304 Lark St. | Albany | No Cover

DJ Chrome will be re-mixing the best of Pride Performers and providing good vibes for socializing, dance, light cocktails, and good times.

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8–11am | Washington Park| Albany $20 in advance, $25 day of race

Show your Pride by participating in the Bank of America PRIDE 5K and Rainbow Fun Run. 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. As always there will be awesome prizes and giveaways! To register, please see the form on page 40. A Pride Center event!

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3–5pm | Huxley Theater, NYS Museum 260 Madison Ave. | Albany FREE!

Join the Queens of Pride, Carmie Hope and Frieda Munchon plus special guests, for a fun-for-the-whole-family children’s concert. There will be songs, games, prizes, and singalongs for kids of all ages. Bring the entire family for a one-of-a-kind afternoon of fun and music.

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4–6 pm | First Presbyterian Church of Albany | 362 State St. | Albany FREE!

Join Advocates for Welcoming Congregations for our annual Interfaith Pride Celebration where we will explore—and experience—the meaning of welcome with prayer, song, and food. Advocates for Welcoming Congregations (AWC) is a Capital Region group that encourages the welcoming of LGBTQ persons into the full life and leadership of communities of faith.

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5:30–7:30pm | Living Resources 300 Washington Ave. Ext. | Albany FREE!

Join the team at Living Resources and the Pride Center for a screening of Our Compass, an educational documentary about the lives of eight developmentally disabled LGBTQ individuals. Being part of the LGBTQ community and having a developmental disability often adds an extra layer of social stigma. Following the screening, we’ll have a Q&A session with mental health experts on the unique challenges LGBTQ individuals who have developmentally disabilities face, how to shatter the stigma, and services that are available to provide this frequently ignored group of people with a good quality of life. Refreshments will be provided. A Pride Center event!

PRIDE Paint and Sip

6pm |Café 217 | 12½ Delaware Ave. | Albany $15 includes materials

Join us at Café 217 for a special PRIDE paint and sip night!

This fun evening is a special Paint Your Own Pottery event.

The Pottery Place will be providing pottery which is in the “bisque” phase (white pottery molded from clay and fired once in a kiln). Participants will then be designing and painting their pieces using paints which are ceramic underglazes. After painting, the pieces will be taken to be clear-glazed and fired in the studio’s kilns. This process produces a piece of hand-painted pottery that is shiny, foodsafe, and beautiful! After a week’s time the finished pieces can be picked up at Café 217. We will have food and drink specials with some of the proceeds going back to the Pride Center!

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6–7pm Coffee Hour, 7pm Film Tierra Coffee Roasters & Madison Theater 1038 &1036 Madison Ave. | Albany $15 per ticket

Join Our Brother’s Keepers Foundation for a special coffee hour at Tierra Coffee Roasters from 6–7 and meet up with your friends before heading next door to the Madison Theater for a very special screening of John Cameron Mitchell’s award winning film Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see this remarkable film on the big screen! This film is rated R.

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6–9pm (Boarding Time @ 5:30pm) Dutch Apple Cruises | 141 Broadway | Albany $30 per person (pre-sale tickets at www.capitalpridecenter.org)

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

Pride Center Business Alliance Professional’s Networking Event

6–8 pm | Franklin Terrace Ballroom 126 Campbell Ave. | Troy $10 suggested donation

Our very popular LGBTQ Networking Event comes to Troy’s gorgeous Franklin Terrace Ballroom. Come meet up with friends, distribute those business cards and make important contacts in the lush ambiance of Franklin Terrace. Enjoy a cash bar and complimentary appetizers. Sponsored by Tri City Rentals. A Pride Center event!

“Mamma Mia” Sing-a-Long

6pm | Bowtie Cinemas 19 Railroad Place | Saratoga Springs $5 minimum donation per person to benefit Pride Center Youth. Children under 13 accompanied with parental supervision are free

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Enjoy a fun evening and sing along, hum, or dance the movie away. Cocktails and food available for purchase from 6–7pm in the lobby during a social hour. Movie begins at 7pm. Feel free to wear your favorite Mamma Mia outfit.

Trans-Queering Your Sex

6–7:30pm | The Pride Center 332 Hudson Ave. | Albany $5

Interested in a trans person, gender queer person, or gender non-conforming person? Wanna have fun and be respectful?

Wanna experience “non-traditional” sex and desire that is not based on stereotypes? Well, this is the workshop for you. Open to all sexual orientations and genders. Presented

by Victor Tobar. Victor Tobar is a queer, gender nonconforming, Latin@ kink and sex educator based in New York City. He has been teaching BDSM and sex related workshops locally and nationally for over a decade. A Pride Center event!

8–10pm | Fuze Box | 12 Central Ave. | Albany | $6–$10

Be anything or anyone you want. Let go of your inhibitions and imagine. Join Victor Tobar in having an open discussion about role play as a part of human sexuality. Let’s discuss common misconceptions, pitfalls and explore our fantasies. This workshop is interactive and will delve into what it takes to prepare and visualize our roles. Talk about common misconceptions, pitfalls and learn some techniques that will assist you in getting there. Let’s develop sexy scenarios for some hot play! Victor Tobar is a queer, gender non-conforming, Latin@ kink and sex educator based in New York City. He has been teaching BDSM and sex related workshops locally and nationally for over a decade. A Pride Center event!

Wednesday June 11, 2014 Wine & Cheese Tasting

5–8pm | LAX on Lark | 205 Lark St. | Albany $10 suggested donation to benefit the Pride Center

LAX on Lark invites you to join us for a tour of wine country and sample some fine fromage from cheese makers around the country and world. Enjoy a tasting of a variety of wines from around the country, indulge in wide range of appetizers and mingle with your friends at Lark Street’s newest bar and restaurant. Wines provided

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7–9pm | Albany Public Library, Main Branch |161 Washington Ave. | Albany | FREE!

Join us for a second installment of historian Sean Heather McGraw’s continuing project to document the history of the LGBTQ community in the Capital District. Last year’s event was so popular that we decided to reprise it. This year, come see a halfhour film on the LGBTQ community and afterwards join us for a panel discussion with some of the film’s participants. In addition, we’re going to start a Memory Book Project entitled I Remember...

Being LGBTQ in the Capital District, NY in which those who have memories of the Capital District LGBTQ community, as it was in earlier days, may write down their memories. Memory Books will be passed out to participants who can write down their memories at the event or mail them in later. Join us for an educational evening and stay to socialize; refreshments will be provided.

LBGTQA Trivia Night

9pm | Oh Bar | 304 Lark St. | Albany $5 entry per person, $20 entry for teams of 4 or more.

Proceeds donated to the Pride Center

A night of LGBTQA Trivia hosted by Jonathan Lang. Join in and test your knowledge with a fun and diverse group of people as you answer questions about a diverse history of LGBTQA facts and figures. Members of the LGBTQA Community and Allies alike can enjoy great mind-bending questions and win fun prizes. (21+ to enter) —continued on page 31

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Country Night with the All Stars!

6–8pm | Bootleggers on Broadway 200 Broadway |Troy Cash Bar

Thursday June 12, 2014 4th Annual LGBTQ Educator Appreciation Reception

6–8pm | Midtown Tap and Tea Room 289 New Scotland Ave. | Albany

An opportunity for LGBTQ educators to network and be appreciated for all they do. The repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” represented a major civil rights victory for LGBTQ members of the Armed Forces. For thousands of gay teachers serving on the frontlines of America’s classrooms, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” remains a painful fact of life. LGBTQ teachers have long understood that openly expressing their identity in school can make them an easy target for discrimination. The event will provide an informal and open forum for LGBTQ educators to discuss issues both related and unrelated to being LGBTQ in educational communities. Allies are welcome to join in the festivities. Sponsored by NYSUT.

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6–9pm | Playdium Bowling Center 363 Ontario St. | Albany $20 incl. shoes and bowling

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

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6pm | Saratoga Strike Zone 33 Ballston Ave. Saratoga Springs $11 incl. shoes, bowling and pizza

PRIDE bowling is so popular it’s expanded! Join Saratoga Pride and spend a fun filled evening at this special family friendly event, enjoy two games of bowling, pizza and soda, and a wonderful time socializing. All are welcome!

Therapy Thursday Pride Ball 2014

11pm | Waterworks Pub | 76 Central Ave. | Albany Cash Bar

The Therapy Thursday Pride Ball 2014 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. (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.)

Friday June 13, 2014 Speakeasy

5–9pm | Oh Bar | 304 Lark St. | Albany Cash Bar

Join us @ Oh Bar for a Speakeasy Cocktail Party! Come have a Gin Rickey, Sidecar, or Old Fashioned from some of the best bartenders in the Capital City! Flappers and Fellas alike will enjoy the Hooch and the Wangdoodle all night long! (21+ to enter.)

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5:30–7pm | Pride Center 332 Hudson Ave. | Albany FREE!

GET REAL is a monthly education/workshop series for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13–18. Join us for a special Capital PRIDE edition where we’ll talk about how you can get yourself organized and take on a project. Learn about community organizing and the roots of Pride throughout the country. For more info, visit our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/pridecenteryouth. A Pride Center event!

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Grab your rainbow cowboy hat and saddle up for a special night of country music and dancing with special guest the Albany All Stars Roller Derby team! Drink specials, giveaways and surprises will make this new PRIDE Week event the hottest hoedown in all of Troy!

6–8pm | Proctors Theater (underground space) 432 State St., | Schenectady FREE!

We’re super excited to announce a fabulous, free, and fun evening of film to ring in Capital PRIDE. If you’re an LGBTQ or allied youth, ages 13–18, come join our Rainbow Nights LGBTQA youth group as we watch a Pride-related film and get ourselves psyched about the upcoming Parade and Festival. You’ll get to learn more about the history of Pride too, from Stonewall to present day here in the Capital Region. For more info, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pridecenteryouth. A Pride Center event!

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5:30–8pm | Washington Park Lake House Washington Park | Albany $45 per person, $80 Honorary Committee member ($150/Honorary Couple)

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) in New York’s Capital Region is celebrating a “sweet 16” years of safer schools for all students and you’re invited to celebrate at THE formal event of pride season. FUNky formal = Black tie optional (only wear your tux if you own one) & a feather boa is always encouraged; 1950’s “little black dress” cocktail themed, silent auction, cash bar, light refreshments will be served—if you have not already, check out Audrey Hepburn in the movie to get an idea of what to wear. Proceeds to benefit the Pride Center Youth Scholarship Fund & GLSEN’s YouthPride programming. For more information and to join the honorary committee visit: glsengala.org.

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7–9pm | Pride Center 332 Hudson Ave. | Albany FREE!

Coming at you is a special edition of our Friday night LGBTQA youth group! We’re going to be getting in gear for the Youth March and Capital PRIDE Parade by making signs, banners, and creating some awesome chants. This is a great opportunity to check out our Center Youth program and weekly Friday night youth group too!

Meet new folks, listen to some tunes, and get your Pride face on!

Youth ages 19 and under are welcome! A Pride Center event!

Sing Out Louise VIII

9pm | Waterworks Pub | 76 Central Ave. |Albany $10

The Pride tradition Continues with “Sing OUT Louise VIII.” The amazing ladies who define drag in Albany are back, Mama Brent, Freida Munchon, Carmie Hope, and Kashi Golean in one Magnificent and Outrageous pride extravaganza. They will dazzle you, amaze you and change it up a bit in an electrifying opening show before Niki Haris takes the stage at Waterworks Pub. (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.)

Niki Haris Live! @ Waterworks Pub

11pm | Waterworks Pub | 76 Central Ave. | Albany $10

Pop Star Niki Haris, the voice behind Madonna, takes the stage at Waterworks Pub in what is sure to be one amazing show! Niki Haris, friend and backup singer of Madonna’s for 18 years, hit the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Charts with top ten hits “This Time Baby,” “Bad, Bad Boy,” and “Let Me Hear The Music” after going solo in 2004. Niki brings her five-octave voice and high energy sound to Waterworks Pub in what is sure to be a night to remember! (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.)

in Albany’s Washington Park. With tons of great vendors, all types of food and drink, and fun-filled family zone, fire eaters, spinners, face painters, and so much more the PRIDE Festival is a great family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ community and our allies! The festivities on stage kick off immediately following the Capital PRIDE Parade presented

by Walgreens. This year features amazing performances from Grand Central Station, America’s Got Talent stars The Glamazons, DJ Dave Barna, Sandy B., The Capital PRIDE Drag Revue, and our first ever Grammy-winning headliner, Thelma Houston. There’s always lots to do and see at the Largest PRIDE in upstate New York! A Pride Center event!

Capital PRIDE After Parties

5pm–? | LAX on Lark (205 Lark St.), Oh Bar (304 Lark St.), Waterworks Pub (76 Central Ave.)

Keep the celebration going at the official PRIDE after parties.

Unwind or heat up at Waterworks, Oh Bar, or LAX on Lark.

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7pm doors, 8pm show | The Egg | Albany Visit theegg.org for pricing

Melissa Etheridge performs at The Egg as part of her “This is ME Solo” tour. Throughout her illustrious career (which includes 12 studio albums), Melissa has topped the Billboard charts, won an Academy Award, written multiple Platinum certified records and has also received numerous other awards including a Juno Award, ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year Award, ASCAP’s Founders Award, a GLAAD Media Award and 13 additional Grammy nominations. Don’t miss this solo acoustic performance from a true music icon.

Capital Pride Parade Route

Saturday, June 14, 2014 Capital PRIDE Parade presented by Walgreens

Noon |Sprague Pl. & State St. to Lark St. to Madison Ave. to Washington Park | Albany F T FREE!

Come celebrate the Capital Region’s great LGBTQ Community with one of the most anticipated and loved parades of the year! The parade steps off at noon in Washington Park, lead as always by the amazing youth march and full of music, exciting floats, and of course a few surprises! The parade will feature elected officials supporting the LGBTQ community, businesses, community organizations, families and friends of the LGBTQ community and of course amazing floats, music, dancing and goodies.

Bring friends and set up on the Parade route to cheer on this amazing event! A Pride Center event!

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