Come Out With Pride Guide 2013

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CONTENTS 09

34-35 FESTIVAL MAP

10-15 PROCLAMATIONS

PRIDE DAY SCHEDULE

WELCOME TO COWP 2013

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& LETTERS

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A CHAT WITH STEVE GRAND

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MESSAGE FROM COME OUT WITH PRIDE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIKAEL F. AUDEBERT

ON THE COVER

MARTHA WASH’S FORECAST

63 VENDOR LISTINGS

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DO YOU KNOW JOHN WATERS?

PROUD SPONSORS

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COWP WEEK SCHEDULE

The Pride of Florida Representative Joe Saunders and Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan takes center stage as two, out and proud elected officials.

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WELCOME TO COME OUT WITH PRIDE 2013

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T IS MY HONOR to welcome you to the Come Out With Pride 2013 celebration! I’ve been a part of the organization for three years, and this is expected to be the best event yet. take pride in all their hard work and countless hours to ensure we deliver a high quality and memorable event year after year.

I would also like to extend a gracious thank you to our many sponsors; without your commitment and generosity we would not be able to achieve our goals. To the vendors, supporting businesses, volunteer ambassadors. entertainers and local government agencies: thank you for your support. Lastly, but surely not the least, to all of you: thank you for celebrating with us.

On behalf of the Come Out With Pride leadership team, we welcome you to Come Out With Pride 2013: PRIDE Takes Center Stage!

With the spotlight on our LGBT movement, our community, nation and world has seen evolution over the year. We are taking center stage and are excited to bring forward our annual celebration theme that makes us proud of who we are and what we stand for: PRIDE Takes Center Stage!

Come Out With Pride is a worldclass celebration, attended by over 100,000 attendees in 2012 and with over 110,000 expected this year. You are helping us break records every year and we thank you for continuing to celebrate our pride year after year at Lake Eola.

I encourage you throughout our Pride Week to take your Pride center stage and join us for many activities and events that our production team has put together for you.

I would like to thank my Board of Directors and our production team, without whom this day of celebration would not be possible. These individuals

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Brian Smith

President of the 2013 Board of Directors Executive Producer of Entertainment

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Commissioner, District 44, of the City of Orlando NOW, THEREFORE, I, PATTY SHEEHAN, as hereby do Proclaim Saturday, October 5th, 2013,

“COME OUT WITH PRIDE DAY” in the City of Orlando.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set of the City of my hand and caused the Seal th Orlando to be affixed this 5 day of October 2013.

Patty Sheehan City Commissioner, District 4

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DEAR FRIENDS, LGBT AND ALLIES: A NOTHER COME OUT WITH PRIDE ORLANDO CELEBRATION is around the corner. This year, we mark 9 years of bringing to downtown Orlando the most colorful Pride event in the State of Florida and called by many, the most diverse and family-friendly.

others is getting stronger, and we are all That week-long of events (Oct. 1-6) here to help shape a better, stronger and is a way to come together, reflect on our more united community in Orlando. accomplishments, celebrate our diversity My many thanks to the returning and continue to encourage others to come sponsors that, year after year continue to out with us and celebrate. put “their money where their mouth is” On this 9th anniversary, many by not only underwriting this important achievements are to be celebrated. As event, but by making sure they continue we get closer to Pride Day (Oct. 5) and to promote workplace equality within their National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11), we own walls. should be proud of what we have done, Many thanks as well to these sponsors united, to finally have Pride Take Center who are joining us for Stage. Yes, much more the first time. Politics remains to be done, but Today we focus on are sometimes at play today we focus on the and I can assure you hard work of many and the hard work of that every single new the passion of countless more to finally put an end many and the passion sponsor this year has to inequalities based on of countless more to done a tremendous job at evolving. And sexual orientation. finally put an end to evolution—as my good From our President to numerous elected inequalities based on friend Stuart Milk always says—is something to be officials, athletes to sexual orientation. celebrated. actors, scientists to Lastly, I want to thank most celebrated artists, all of you who continue to help make your amd from everyday people to corporate Pride Celebration larger, stronger and even America, we are coming out in masses to more meaningful for the hundreds who, demand equality—and we are slowly but once a year, feel comfortable being who surely getting it! It is the year round work they are, surrounded by love and humanity. by each and every one of you that makes Join us at Lake Eola on Saturday, Oct. 5, it possible. Pride takes center stage at the for a full day fun, entertainment and family schools where we teach, the offices in celebration. And make sure to support all which we work and in the neighborhood the official events we have lined up for you and government agencies in which we live all week long. and legislate.

I am blessed again this year to be surrounded by individuals whose Yours In pride, dedication to making this celebration one to emember is only surpassed by their Mikael Frank passion for equality.

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N TUESDAY, OCT. 1, legendary filmmaker John Waters will perform his live one man show, “This Filthy World” at The Abbey in downtown Orlando. It’s an official Come Out With Pride event and will kick off the Out in the Open Film Festival.

The incredibly popular and iconic director of such films as Hairspray, Pink Flamingos and Cry Baby definitely has a unique take on the world in which we live.

But we thought it would be interesting to research Waters and find out exactly what makes him tick.

This is what we found:

HE IDOLIZES JOHNNY MATHIS During a 2010 interview with NPR, Waters shared that he admires singer Johnny Mathis—that same singer who’s Christmas album has played at every single one of our grandparents’ homes when we were children. Why does he admire the

crooner so much? It’s because they are absolutely nothing alike.

“Johnny Mathis is the opposite of me,” he told NPR. “He doesn’t do any promotion, ever. Have you ever seen a picture of Johnny Mathis at a world premiere? At a party? He does no promotion whenever he has a big tour—which he does constantly still. I went to them. They’re sold out. He doesn’t try too hard at all. He tries not at all.

“I always have to think up new projects, go out on the road: I’m like a carnie, basically. Go sell the work. ... [He] is to me the type of mainstream that I’ll never, ever CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 |  |

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|  | John Waters from pg. 21 be able to achieve. And everyone wants to have hits like that. And Johnny Mathis said to me, ‘I always wanted to be a jazz singer.’ So in a way, your opposite isn’t what you believed him to be, too.”

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tax purposes, regardless of where they live or where they were legally married.

“I understand wanting gay marriage,” Waters has said. “But I purposefully have no desire to imitate a rather corny tradition of heterosexuals to me. I would owe three alimonies. I basically think that it’s more fun to go against the rules.”

THERE ARE FOUR VERSIONS After the mega-success of Hairspray the movie back in 2007, Waters dedicated a whole OF “THIS FILTHY WORLD” summer to working on a “treatment” to its Yes, you read that right. The monologue sequel, titled Hairspray 2: White Lipstick. for Waters’ tour of “This Filthy World” come in a The story reportedly focused on the late four-pack—the horror one, an art-world one, a 1960’s and the backdrop of the Vietnam Christmas-themed monologue and, of course, War and the British invasion of music. It was the gay version. We’re sure to get the gay written with the idea the original film cast version on Oct. 1. would return.

But the gay version he did on tour a A few of the plotlines few months ago may be included Tracy’s fans turning completely different than the WHAT: An Evening on her because she won’t version we’ll get in Orlando. with John Waters lose weight; Edna Turnblad “I’m always updating it,” he (John Travolta in the film) told the New York Times earlier WHERE: The Abbey, getting hooked on diet this year. “I rework the jokes for downtown Orlando pills and losing weight; Link the subject matter.” transforming his image into WHEN: 7 p.m., a British wannabe and Penny Tuesday, Oct. 1 HE SPENT 8 DAYS showing a more dangerous, HITCHHIKING TICKETS: $39 General angry side.

ACROSS AMERICA Admission; $150 for The sequel was supposed Imagine the one time to hit theaters in 2010, but Meet & Greet you decide to stop and pick was killed well before then. up a hitchhiker that it’s John “Waters wrote a treatment Waters, the guy who made that was so insane,” said “Divine” a household name! director Adam Shankman. “That was really a But a few lucky souls had that incredible sequel to his version of the movie with all the cattle prods and the electro shock therapy and story to share when the filmmaker decided to spend a little more than a week hitchhiking seaweed. And Penny blew up the world at a across the United States in 2012. He didn’t do certain point out of anger. It was a crazy thing. it because he had no transportation, of course.

“I was so happy with the first one, let’s He’s an artist, so he did it in preparation for his leave well enough alone. It’s all good.” book, Carsick.

He says the experience was Zen-like, and MARRIAGE IS A CORNY that he managed to snag 15 rides during his TRADITION experiment, which was an adrenaline rush.

This year is a huge year in the fight for “I’ve never been as thrilled flying first-class marriage equality. The U.S. Supreme Court as I was being picked up while hitchhiking,” ruled DOMA unconstitutional and last fall, he said. voters in two states made same-sex marriage He added that he wouldn’t do it again, legal by going to the polls. This summer, the even though it was a “great experience.” federal government said that same-couples “Doing it was agony.” will be treated just as opposite-sex couples for PRIDE TAKES CENTER STAGE 23 COME OUT WITH PRIDE 2013

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TUESDAY, OCT. 1

An Evening with John Waters 7 p.m. The Abbey, 100 S Eola Dr., Orlando The legendary John Waters will present his one-man standup show ‘This Filthy World’ to open Come Out With Pride’s “Out in the Open Film Festival.” Tickets are $35 general admission, $150 for VIP Meet & Greet.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

Pink Coller Comedy Show with Jeff Jones 8 p.m., The Orlando Improv, 9101 International Dr #2310, Orlando Jeff Jones will headline a comedy show hosted by Ginger Minj and featuring Carol Lee and Addison Taylor.

It’s free if you have a reservation, and only $5 at the door. Call 407-480-5233 and use the passcode “Parade.”

slated to appear. There is no cover but $35 will get you into the VIP room and a meet & greet with Grand.

Pride at Halloween Horror Nights 23 7 p.m., Universal Orlando Wear purple and join COWP as it invades Halloween Horror Nights 23! Prices start at $39.99.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Pride Church Street Block Party 7 p.m.

110 W. Church St., Orlando Martha Wash, will headline a fabulous block party at Church Street Station, right in front of Hamburger Mary’s. There is no cover.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Be The Change 5K 7:30 a.m., 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Opening Ceremony: Pride Takes Center Stage!

6:30 p.m.

The Cheyenne Saloon, 128 W. Church St., Orlando COWP kicks off with a special performance by “All-American Boy” sensation Steve Grand. Several local groups and performers are also

Come run—and walk—with pride on a 3.1-mile course through the heart of the beautiful Lake Eola District. To register, follow the link at ComeOutWithPride.com.

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Funday Sunday Brunch 1 p.m., Ember, 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando Celebrate the last day of COWP weekend with brunch at Ember. Try the drink specials, including $10 bottomless mimosas, $2 Bud Light bottles and $3 Pinnacle & Van Gogh.

Food and Wine Festival 2 p.m., Epcot Center, Walt Disney World The Food and Wine Festival at Epcot gives you an eclectic taste of cultures from around the world, at a special price for COWP! Tickets are $79 after 2 pm. and $65 after 4 p.m. at ComeOutWithPride.com.

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HIS YEAR, Come Out With Pride’s opening ceremonies will have the addition of sexy YouTube sensation Steve Grand, who many consider to be the first openly gay country singer.

The Chicago-based singer’s “AllAmerican Boy” caught music fans off guard with it’s catchy country beat and an impressive video that features the chiseled singer’s good looks and impressive voice. Now, Come Out With Pride will present the performer at it’s opening ceremonies on Thursday, Oct. 3, at The Cheyenne on Church Street.

We talked with Grand about his newfound fame and what it means to be a gay icon at such a young age—he’s only 23!

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE A YOUTUBE SENSATION?

STEVE GRAND: More than anything, I’m just grateful my song has reached so many people so quickly. And reached people that it has meaning for. People that feel the same way I felt and that it resonates with people

emotionally. That’s all I hoped for. That’s all you can hope for as a songwriter, as one who makes music and performs.

YOU ARE NOW TOURING PRIDE EVENTS AND PERFORMING FOR AUDIENCES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. DO YOU FEEL PREPARED FOR ALL OF THIS?

I started taking piano when I was six years old. When I was four I started making models of pianos out of cardboard. I was so fascinated even with just the aesthetic of a piano. I was obsessed with Schroeder, [from Peanuts], and his piano. I would go through different phases as a kid, as we all do and I would get obsessed and driven to be creative.

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|  | Steve Grand from pg.47 I would want to replicate it, express it in my own way out of cardboard. My parents picked up on it and they got us this old, upright piano and we all started taking lessons. I was the one that was really into it, especially the piano. I took music classes in high school.

“ALL-AMERICAN BOY” HAS THE ‘COUNTRY SONG’ LABEL, WHICH PUTS YOU IN DICEY TERRITORY AS AN OUT MUSICIAN.

I never set out to write a country song.

I would never dismiss (that) if it sounds like country to some people. That’s fine.

At the heart of it, country music is good storytelling and “All-American Boy” is a story. So I think that’s where that comes from. I think also the imagery in the video leads people to give it that title.

Even if I am labeled as a country singer, which isn’t a label I gave myself, I certainly wouldn’t want to take away anything from the brave men and women who came before me.

DO YOU HAVE MANY OTHER SONGS?

Yes. I’ve been writing since age 11, so I have lots of music that I’ve written. I’ve been recording for a long time, too. I’m always changing my mind and I obsess over certain parts. Sometimes I’ll do a vocal take 300 times, so things take me kind of a while. But I do have a lot of songs recorded. From the response I got here, it’s obviously inspired me and influenced what will come next.

WILL WE SOON SEE YOU WITH A RECORD LABEL?

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I definitely don’t want to close the door to any opportunities or offers at this point. So I’m keeping an open mind. I believe that we’re in a day and age where we can do it independently. There are pros and cons on both sides. You have to consider who you are as an artist, what you want to be and what kind of impact you want to have.

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COUNTRY OR NOT?:

“ALL AMERICAN BOY” HAS BEEN REFERRED TO AS A COUNTRY SONG, BUT STEVE GRAND SAYS HE NEVER INTENDED IT TO BE A COUNTRY HIT, BUT HE’LL GLADLY TAKE THE RECOGNITION. PHOTO COURTESY JOEM C. BAYAWA

HOW PERSONAL, REALLY, IS THE STORYLINE OF “ALL-AMERICAN BOY?”

crazy. It’s a part of life. Unless you’re in a world that’s exclusively gay, which I think few of us are, it’s going to happen. I think there’s a great We’ve all been there, and I mean gay, straight, power in being able to express it. I needed to bi, whoever you are. We’ve all fallen for get the song off my chest someone that we can’t have, I feel like that’s but it especially rings true in “It is the story of my because how I reconciled how I felt. the specific story for LGBT life since I was 13; people. It is the story of my WHAT IS THE NEXT life since I was 13. I was always I was always STEP FOR YOU crushing on the straight guy. crushing on the PROFESSIONALLY? The song isn’t about anyone specific. It’s the accumulation I’m trying to build a team straight guy.” of experiences. I definitely now because this is a little knew the story and as far as bigger than one or two —STEVE GRAND ON the video goes, I had a very “ALL AMERICAN BOY” people can handle. I’m particular vision in mind. I think putting together a team all that was influenced by everything I’ve been a of people who know, respect and can see through, growing up and having this happen my vision and can help point me in the right to me over and over again. direction so that I’m staying true to myself and true to my art. Then I want to start releasing WHAT KIND OF ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER more music. It’s a lot and I’m just going right IN THAT SITUATION? now. It’s going to be a while before I get a real vacation [laughs].

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ARTHA WASH is responsible for some of the top-selling, most recognizable pop hits of the 1980s and 1990s. “It’s Raining Men”, the cult pop classic, is still heard everywhere… the radio, movies, commercials, TV and, of course, at LGBT Pride celebrations around the world.

“The Original Weather Girl” returns to Orlando to celebrate pride as the headliner of the official Come Out With Pride Outdoor Block Party at Church Street Station. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in front of Hamburger Mary’s.

While most LGBTs know Wash for her “It’s Raining Men” mega-hit, she’s also responsible for “Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” the highlight of C&C Music Factory’s career, and three Top 40 hits including “Strike It Up”, a single that continues to receive massive airplay and is still heard at every NFL and NBA game everywhere.

Wash will be joined by Amy and Freddy, The Broadway Babes and DJ Bill Bennett and DJ Cap’n Kirk at the massive,

free, block party.

Wash’s career has spanned more than three decades, and she’s continues to work hard in the music industry. Her new album, Something Good is an empowering collection of eight songs.

She also remains committed to LGBT causes through her work with the “You Can Play Project, dedicated to ensuring respect and safety for all athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation.

It’s that optimism that makes her such an icon, especially among LGBTs. “Whatever song [my fans] listen to,” says Wash, “I hope they get something positive out of it. I want them to think about themselves, and about helping others.”

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