GAY & LESBIAN PRIDE NEWS
Cape Town Pride's latest Press Release
29 January, 2010
CAPE TOWN — Cape Town Pride is extremely keen to have all of you join us in making CT Pride 2010 an event that reflects the depth, breadth and extent of our "community", friends, family and associates. Please use the festival as a platform for your organisation's concerns. The Pride organising committee is meeting every Tuesday at the new Pride office at Cape Quarter (in Dixon Street) - please join us so that we can work towards Pride's ultimate aim to "Unite the Cultures of Cape Town".
We urge you / your organisation to enter a float on the Parade day which takes place on 6th March - it's the one day of the year that we get to be visible and voluble. The float application form can be downloaded from the website - www.capetownpride.org (under "Pride 2010" tab). There is also an opportunity for NGOs to have a presence at the after Parade party. Stall application forms will soon be available on the website.
There are numerous events taking place - more seminars have been arranged and these details are still to be added to the events calendar. Come and join us!
LIST OF CAPE TOWN PRIDE EVENTS:
Saturday 20th February
Cape Town Pride Pageant
Time: 19:30
Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium, in Athlone.
No Pride Festival would be complete without the Cape Town Pride Pageant, a most glamorous affair, which kicks off the Festival. Tickets for the Cape Town Pride 2010 Pageant cost R30 (VIP Tickets R50) and are available from the Cape Town Pride office, located in Dixon Street at the Cape Quarters centre in Greenpoint, and selected outlets. The winner of the Mr Cape Town Pride title will win an entry to the finals of the Mr Gay South Africa contest, while this year’s Miss Cape Town Pride will be one of the finalists in the Miss Gay Western Cape pageant.
More info: Mr & Miss Cape Town Pride Pageant 2010 Press Release or contact Luiz DeLaja (event coordinator) 084 234 1726 delajaj@yahoo.co.uk. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
To download an entry form for the Cape Town Pride Pageant, go to www.capetownpride.org Completed entry forms will be accepted until midnight on Wednesday, 27 January – these can be faxed to 021 418 6095 or hand-delivered to the office.
After Party at Stargazers
Monday 22 February
Pride Divas
Venue: On Broadway theatre
Join us for this year’s ever-popular Pride Divas event, featuring the Mother City’s most fabulously notorious doyennes of Drag in a slick, kick-ass show specially produced for this year’s festival.
More info: Visit www.onbroadway.co.za for details
Tuesday 23 February
Shame and Prejudice - Seminar by Gender DynamiX
Panellists and participants will engage in a dialogue discussion on how we can learn from each other’s life experiences. We all advocate for diversity, yet we do not embrace the uniqueness of people who are transgender, living with a disability, or embracing their bisexuality. Participants at the 2009 Shame and Prejudice dialogue highlighted the importance of this conversation and asked that it be an ongoing event.
More info: liesl@genderdynamix.org.za This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wednesday 24 February
Out In Africa CT Pride Film Festival - Opening Night (Invite Only) – Premiere: A Single Man
Time: 20:00
Venue: Labia on Orange
More info: www.oia.co.za
The OIA CT Pride film festival runs from 26th february to 7th March 2010 all film details and screening venues are available on the OIA website.
Friday 26 February
Red Party
For many, this is undoubtedly a highlight of the Pride Festival – the traditional opening of the festival and a celebratory party not to be missed. The colour is red: a reminder to treasure our health and to love those in our community living with HIV. This year’s Red Party is being conducted simultaneously in eight great venues across the city; your R20 donation to Pride will give you access to several participating venues where you can experience great décor, the best DJs, plus giveaways and complimentary shooters! FANTASTIC! Watch the website for details.
Saturday 27 February
The Leapfrog Pink Ball
Venue: Depart from the Waterfront
We’re rolling out the carpet for a glamorous night which will be fun, fab and flirty! You’ll join us for a sundowner before you voyage with us on the Sea Princess, which will cruise from the V&A Waterfront to Camps Bay and back. Your boarding pass will put you in line for some amazing prizes. Onboard entertainment will be glam with our guest DJ playing old school house, select mouth-watering finger food from various participating restaurants and we’ll announce the Pride community awards. The winners of our premier Pride Oscars will also be announced: the “Gaytown Awards”. The evening will include a silent auction. This will undoubtedly be a fun and memorable evening! Tickets will be limited so book early for this one, and watch the website for our Gaytown Award nominations and cast your vote.
Sunday 28 February
Pride at Mzoli
Venue: Mzoli’s, Gugulethu
Today we’ll be socialising at a fabulous township shebeen! Meet the Pride shuttle at a central venue and enjoy the great vibe and energy at this gay-friendly shebeen in Gugulethu. Have your choice of meat braai’d to your taste and party with the locals, and when you’re ready hop back on the Pride shuttle. Shuttle service is R50 for the two-way trip.
Sunday 28 February
The Pride Book Fair
Time: 17:30
Venue: Kalk Bay Books, Main Road, Kalk Bay
An event for those who love the written and spoken word. Inaugurated in 2006, this has become a regular and very successful event. A showcase for gay literati, authors and poets it attracts not only bibliophiles but also those who appreciate poetry, good books and mingling with like-minded people.
More Info: Lara Aucamp (event coordinator) lara@capetownlesbians.co.za This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0725121886
Sunday 28 February
Full Moon Hike
Time: 19:00
Venue: Lion's Head
This is an evening event. Enjoy spectacular views of the entire city and burn some calories at the same time – great for those glutes! Bring a bottle of water, something warm to wear and refreshments to enjoy at the top.
More Info: Louis 084 299 3662 or Catherine 073 226 8735
Tuesday 2 March
Interfaith service
This is a celebratory service including Muslim, Unitarian, Christian, Jewish and Pagan worshipers
Wednesday 3 March
Art Exhibition
Venue: Cape Quarter
One of our partners, the Cape Quarters in the gay village, will host an exhibition of art with an emphasis on photography. Members of the public will be able to include their photos of Pride events in the exhibition! Details to be announced.
Thursday 4 March
Beach Picnic
Time: 18:00
Venue: Clifton 3rd Beach
Come enjoy the beautify and magic of a Clifton sunset, and share the sights and sounds of the seashore with friends and family.
Bring along:
- A warm top (even in summer, evenings on the beach can get cold)
- A blanket to sit on
- Something to eat and something to drink
- Some candles.
More info: Lara Aucamp lara@capetownlesbians.co.za This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0725121886
Friday 5 March
Jock Party
Venue: TBC
This one’s strictly for the boys, hosted by PlayNice: a raunchy, fun and flirty party-with-a-twist celebrating responsible sex. Space will be limited so watch the website for details to ensure you’re there.
More info: Glen glenn@health4men.co.za This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (021)4256463
Saturday 6 March
Pride Parade
Venue: Please note that, due to renovations being undertaken at the Green Point Traffic office, the Pride Parade will depart from Prestwich Street, Green Point. The parade will commence @ 12h00.
As always, the annual Pride Parade will be the highlight of this year’s festival as we celebrate our rich diversity and make our presence strongly felt. Prepare your costume, fluff your feathers and join the procession of great floats and proud bodies as the community of the Mother City makes a collective celebratory statement of solidarity and acceptance. We’ll be aware of those who are oppressed, threatened or harmed because of their sexual identity. Stand a chance of being one of the frontline walkers who will form the rainbow flag ahead of the Pride float; all details will appear on the website.
Sunday 7 March
Sports Day
Venue: TBC
Time: 11am to 4pm
The 2010 Pride Festival wouldn’t be complete without soccer – who said soccer was only for straights? Join us for a fun outdoor event and participate in our 5-a-side mini soccer tournament, guaranteed to bring out our competitive spirit. Watch the website for the venue of the beautiful game and kick-off details.
Activities:
5-a-side soccer tournament (boys and girls), soccer coaching clinic (kids and adults), cricket coaching clinic (kids and adults), Hoola Hoop games, and other fun activities.
Soccer Team Application Form: To enter a soccer team, download an application form from the website.
More info: Megan 0741433756 or email megan.landman@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – Issued by Cape Town Pride
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