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On this page you will find a listing of events happening before, during & after Pride. There is a lot being planned this year - some is tradition, some new & some Pride related. There will be something for everyone though. We will post events here as we are made aware of them:
If you would like your event posted please send all information to: info@southernmainepride.org
Be sure to include "who, what, when, where, why" and attach any publicity/poster files (jpg only), photos (jpg only), links, ticket info/locations, etc. Include your name, contact phone & email should we have any questions or need to verify correct information.
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- June 3 thru 27 — Laura Whited stars as "Judy Garland, Old Port Playhouse - The intimate 70 seat theater will “get happy” June 3rd when Laura Hurd Whited stars as “Judy Garland” in The Property Known As Garland.With her wicked wit, Judy dishes the dirt on her M-G-M co-stars, her husbands, and more…taking us down the yellow brick road of her incredible life in words and music. Laura Hurd Whited will give a tour-de-force performance that will make the strings of your heart go zing! This is a “must see” for Judy Garland fans- Laura Hurd Whited looks like Judy, performs like Judy and captures the legendary talent we know and love! The Property Known As Garland plays through June 27th. www.oldportplayhouse.com
- June 16 — 2010 LGBT COLLECTION OPEN HOUSE
5:30-6:30pm
6th floor, Glickman Family Library, USM Portland Campus
Refreshments and a cash bar. Join us to celebrate recent and coming additions to the collection.
Rita Kissen T-Shirts * Lois Galgay Reckitt Papers * Northern Maine Pride Archives * Ted Bohn Papers * Marli F. Weiner Diaries * Larry Bliss Collection * Maine Civil Rights March & Rally Committee Archives * Roland Blais Papers * Equal Protection Portland Archives * Rev. Charlie Grindle T-shirts * Sage Hylton (-Lemons) Papers * DEPA (DownEast Pride Alliance) Archives * And see the newly processed EqualityMaine Archives. Sponsored by the Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine and the Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity
For further information
contact Susie R. Bock, bocks@usm.maine.edu
- June 16 thru 19 — Bike for Equality to benefit Preble Street — For more info on this great 130+ mile bicycle ride or how to donate please contact Kris at kriscolfordsr@yahoo.com or call (207)735-4009. Visit their Facebook page
- June 17 thru 20 — Mad Horse Theatre Company - Mad Horse Theatre Company celebrates the 25th anniversary of THE NORMAL HEART Larry Kramer's historically important, searing drama about public and private indifference to the onset of the AIDS and one man's fight to awaken the world to its urgency. Showtimes: Thurs., June 17th @ 7:30 PM, Fri., June 18th @ 8:00 PM, Sat., June 19th @ 8:00 PM, Sun., June 20th @ 2:00 PM, as well as, Thur. 6/10 @ 7:30PM, Fri. 6/11 @ 8:00 PM, Sat. 6/12 @ 8:00 PM & Sun. 6/13 @ 2:00 PM. Location: The Studio Theater at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Avenue, Portland Box Office: 207.730.2389 website: www.madhorse.com
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June 18 — 5th Annual Portland, Maine Dyke March
6:30-7:30pm - Monument Square Pre Show and Rally
(rain location - First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church on Congress Street)
Featuring musical duo, HLA and belly dancers, Jaiyana
Highlighting dykes and women's sports opportunities, and dyke community building organizations
Bring your gently used bras to donate to Athena’s Cup, supporting breast cancer research
7:30pm (estimated time) March Kickoff!
We’re looking for dykes on bikes (scooters, bicycles, strollers, roller skates or blades!), drummers and others to make music and sound to accompany the marchers. Bring your group banner, wear your team or professional uniform, or carry dyke-positive signs. Want to help out the Dyke March and volunteer? We need crossing guards to post at intersections along the march route – this is a great way for our allies to help!
8:00pm-1:00am - One Longfellow Square After Party
Performances by Lavender Blue, Vanessa Torres, drag by Mel O'Drama and Gent Derbender, burlesque by Kitty van Dyke. Dyke March Dance Party with DJ Kate until 1am
FREE! ALL AGES! (Cash bar with 21+ id) RAFFLE PRIZES!
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June 18 & 19 — The Kings of the Hill present: RAINBOW FRIED CIRCUS — The Kings of the Hill, a local drag king theater troupe, present "Rainbow Fried Circus" on the main stage of Portland Stage. "Rainbow Fried Circus" is high energy, queer, rock-your-socks-off comedic romp scheduled for 2 performances only- June 18 and June 19- and one of the many incredible events happening in Portland during Pride weekend. Comedienne Leslie Downes will again join forces with the Kings as the show’s MC. Portland Stage is located in downtown Portland at 25 Forest Ave. Shows start at 8:30pm, doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and available at all Bullmoose locations and online at brownpapertickets.com. Day of show tickets are $20. Advance purchase is highly recommended as all past shows have sold out. The show is intended for mature audiences. Check out the kings at kothmaine.com or on Facebook!
- June 18 — LIFE VIP Opening Reception — From 6:30pm-8pm at The Front Porch in Ogunquit, Maine. Become a VIP by joining our host committee and come together for a special reception to meet LIFE weekend entertainment, eat, drink & mingle before the rest of the fun begins. To learn more about our host committee click HERE.
- June 18 — LIFE Ogunquit — From 9:30pm-1am at MaineStreet, Ogunquit, Maine. LIFE kicks-off with a DJ who exemplifies WORK – RICHIE LADUE has been working up the Boston set for more than two decades and he’s considered one of the best in the business. Don’t miss him, the drink specials, or other special entertainment at MaineStreet. Suggested $10 donation to help fight HIV/AIDS at the door. Website
- June 19 — Southern Maine Pride Parade — Begins 12:30pm at Monument Square in Portland. Parade route goes from Congress & High Streets to end in Deering Oaks Park.
- June 19 — Southern Maine Pride Festival — From 1-5pm at Deering Oaks Park in Portland.
- June 19 — LIFE Portland — From 8pm-1am at Port City Music Hall in Portland. International DJ sensation SCOTTY THOMSON arrives in Portland for LIFE. Brand new this year, LIFE Portland will pick up where the Pier left off, christening Port City Music Hall as the new Pride mecca. Join us for dancing, performances, drink specials, drag queens and much more fun as we celebrate our diversity and WORK towards equality and an end to AIDS. $15 in advance, $20 at the door — all proceeds benefit the Maine AIDS Alliance.
- June 19 — Reception to Celebrate Southern Maine Pride — From 6-9pm at the Harbour’s Edge Room at 6 Custom House Wharf in Portland. The Maine Dems Have Pride Host Committee cordially invites you to join them at a reception to celebrate Southern Maine Pride 2010. Our first step towards continuing the fight for equality in Maine begins with electing a pro-equality governor and legislature this year. Please join us at this event and support the Democratic Coordinated Campaign’s efforts to elect pro-equality leaders in Maine. Thank you for supporting this important cause. Sponsorship levels: $1,000 – Patron, $500 – Sponsor, $250 – Host, $100 – Friend and $25 – Individual. To RSVP or make a contribution towards this event, please visit http://mainedems.org/pride and submit a nomination for the 2010 MDP Partner in Pride Award at http://mainedems.org/pride
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