Saturday July 19
Volunteer Orientation/Pre-Registration
Come meet the other volunteers and get ready for Pride. There will be snacks, fun and prizes! Walk-in volunteer registrations will be taken at this event, so please come and sign up.
The session will take place from Noon to 2 PM. Partners in Peace volunteers will also have an additional training session beforehand, staring at 11 AM. Please contact hugh@pridecharlotte.com or su@pridecharlotte.com for more information about Partners in Peace.
If you are unable to attend the Orientation, but would like to volunteer, please e-mail volunteers@pridecharlotte.com.
Location: The Lesbian & Gay Community Center
820 Hamilton Street, Suite B-11
(the NC Music Factory Complex)
Charlotte, NC 28206
For more specific directions to the Center, see www.GayCharlotte.com
Sunday July 20
Gay Day at Carowinds
Kick off Pride week with Gay Day at Carowinds! Discount tickets are available at: http://www.carowinds.com/shop/shopping_corporate_partners.cfm Use code PC08
Wear red shirts and meet at the Sky Tower at 2pm for Meet and Greet and photos.
Location: Carowinds
Avenue of the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC 28273
Wednesday July 23
Documentary Film Viewing: Southern Comfort
Southern Comfort is the moving true story of Robert Eads, a transgender man living in rural Georgia dealing with health care discrimination, but also finding love and support from his close-knit group of friends. This unforgettable film won a Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001.
Doors open at 6:15 PM, movie starts at 6:30 (90 minutes), with discussion to follow.
Admission is FREE! Bag dinners will be available to purchase for $5/person. Also, on-site child care is offered (free with purchase of dinner, otherwise on a donation basis). To RSVP for dinners and/or childcare, please e-mail toryn@pridecharlotte.com.
Location: Piedmont UU Church
9704 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262 (University area)
www.puuc.org
Thursday July 24
Pre-Pride Potluck Dinner and Game Night at the Center
All are invited to enjoy a meal and have some fun with old and new friends at the Community Center. Bring a dish to share. Then stay for games- feel free to bring along your favorite card or board game. The suggested dress code for the evening? Pride, of course! Come decked out in your most festive Pridewear!
Dinner will be from 6:30 -7:30 and games will run from 7:30 to 9.
Location: The Lesbian & Gay Community Center
820 Hamilton Street, Suite B-11
(the NC Music Factory Complex)
Charlotte, NC 28206
For more specific directions to the Center, see www.GayCharlotte.com
Friday, July 25
Former Army Sgt. Darren Manzella/”Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Presented by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN)
Former Army Sgt. Darren Manzella, the openly gay medic featured last December on CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” will speak at the Lesbian & Gay Community Center about his experience serving under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” his recent discharge from the Army and his work with Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN). Sgt. Manzella will be joined by Former Air Force Sgt. David Hall, a litigant in the court case Cook v. Gates, which is challenging the constitutionality of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. For more information, call 704-258-7903.
Refreshments and Snacks, 7 p.m. Program 7:30 p.m.
The Lesbian & Gay Community Center
820 Hamilton St. Suite B-11
Charlotte, NC 28206
www.gaycharlotte.com
Friday, July 25
Miss Pride Charlotte Pageant & ‘An Intimate Night with Peter Paige’
Presented by Sabrina Love’s Queer View & Velocity
Join the one and only Sabrina Love at Velocity for the premiere of the new “Queer View” season. Love will interview special guest Peter Paige. Paige played Emmett Honeycutt on the hit Showtime series “Queer as Folk.” Paige’s other acting credits include appearances on “Will & Grace,” “Girlfriends,” “Caroline in the City,” “American Dad,” “Related,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Without a Trace.” Moderate cover charges apply. Paige will make a special appearance with Love the following day at Pride Charlotte.
Doors open at 10 p.m.
Pageant starts at 11 p.m.; Peter Paige follows
Velocity
935 S Summit Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
704-333-0060
www.velocitync.com
Saturday July 26
Pride Charlotte
Join us once again for a day of entertainment, empowerment and fun! This year's festival features more vendors, an expanded Kids' Area, and a second performance stage! There will be something for everything at Pride Charlotte.
Hours: 11AM-6PM
Location: Gateway Village
800 W Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Motorcycle Ride to Pride
Motorcycle riders will meet at The Lesbian And Gay Community Center to Ride to Pride Charlotte together. Starting time to be announced! More information to follow, or contact ethnicfoodjunkie@yahoo.com.
Meeting Location: The Lesbian & Gay Community Center
820 Hamilton Street, Suite B-11
(the NC Music Factory Complex)
Charlotte, NC 28206
For more specific directions to the Center, see www.GayCharlotte.com
Sunday July 27
Pride Recovery Brunch
Hartigan's will be serving brunch specials, limited grill items and a Bloody Mary bar. Come enjoy a meal & drinks with your friends from noon to 4pm.
Location: Hartigan's Irish Pub
601 S. Cedar Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
