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Latest print edition is July, 2009, which was out on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.

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17th Annual Picnic biggest yet!

17th Annual Picnic biggest yet!

On Saturday, June 13, the 17th Annual Pride Picnic set a record for attendance. We estimate a minimum of 330 people joined us for a day of good friends, food and fun!

Author: Michael Mahler Video Gallery
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Pride Youngstown a success!

Pride Youngstown a success!

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Youngstown OH held its first ever Pride event. The event was made possible with the financial support of people throughout the Mahoning Valley and by fundraisers held by the Pride Youngstown staff at neighborhood establishments. For more info about Pride Youngstown, browse to www.prideyoungstown.com or email prideyoungstown@gmail.com

Author: Michael Mahler Photo Gallery
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Transitions

Transitions

Congratulations to Melissa Burlingame and Maria Matkozich who had a commitment ceremony on May 16, 2009. The ceremony was performed by Tim Dahle.

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Win new Wet Gellee Jelly Lubricant and Wet Platinum Body Glide

Win new Wet Gellee Jelly Lubricant and Wet Platinum Body Glide

Erie Gay News is giving away a 6 oz sample of the new Wet Gellee Jelly Lubricant and a 1.5 oz Wet Platinum Premium Body Glide! To enter, just fill out the form here between June 26 and July 17

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Screen

Screen

TV, In Theatres and video releases, as compiled by Deb Spilko.

Author: Deb Spilko Video Gallery
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Win a pair of tickets to Waldameer!

Win a pair of tickets to Waldameer!

Erie Gay News is giving away a pair of tickets to Waldameer, good for the 2009 season only. To enter, fill out the form here between June 29 and July 6. These tickets were generously donated by Street Track and Trail. They are valid through September 7, 2009 on the days that the park is open. The park is open Tuesday through Sunday through September 7, 2009. Admission starts at 11 AM for Water World and 1 PM for Waldameer. The park is closed Mondays (except holidays) and August 31 through September 3. The tickets can be redeemed at the Main Ticket booth. They are not redeemable for cash.

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The Three Year Itch

The Three Year Itch

Dealing with boredom in same-sex couples' relationships

Author: Michael Kimmel
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National Briefs

National Briefs

Updates on Don't Ask, Don't Tell, DOMA and non-discrimination and partner benefits for federal employees.

Author: Deb Spilko
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Kate Clinton: Stonewall at 40

Kate Clinton: Stonewall at 40

On an early morning flight from Orlando, after appearing at the 19th Annual Gay Days at Disneyworld, I was “sirred” twice by a cab driver and flight attendant. All before 7 a.m.  I would have thought the brand new faux leopard Croc flats I was sporting would have thrown them off.   Or that the “Gay Day” banners everywhere would have heightened their threat levels to rainbow.  

Author: Kate Clinton Video Gallery
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Summer Events and Places

Summer Events and Places

An extensive list of summer events and places to enjoy, as compiled by Deb Spilko

Author: Deb Spilko
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LBT Women News

LBT Women News

Lots of upcoming events for the LBT Women of Erie.

Author: Laurie Finch
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Large GLBT weekend in Chautauqua Sep 11-12

Large GLBT weekend in Chautauqua Sep 11-12

People from around the tri-state area are invited to a big weekend event on the second weekend in September on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution.

Author: Pat Collins
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Erie Gay News on Wikipedia

Erie Gay News on Wikipedia

Erie Gay News now has an entry on Wikipedia. Check it out at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erie_Gay_News

Author: Michael Mahler
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Pride Picnic Photo Books

Pride Picnic Photo Books

By the end of July, we will have copies of the photo album from the recent record-setting Pride Picnic for sale! More details will be available at this web site, email Michael Mahler at info@eriegaynews.com or call (814) 456-9833.

Author: Michael Mahler
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Win Prizes at ErieGayNews.com!

Win Prizes at ErieGayNews.com!

Erie Gay News has been stepping up the number of online giveaways that we have been offering to about 1 a week. All that you need to do for any given contest is fill out the form at the contest page at the Erie Gay News web site (http://www.eriegaynews.com.) You can either check our web site frequently or you can also get notice by signing up for the Erie GLBT News and Events list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com. We also have a group at Facebook that gets notices about contests and other important news. So, stay in touch with the GLBT community, and also win free stuff!

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Win Jason Antone's new CD - Start to Move

Win Jason Antone's new CD - Start to Move

Erie Gay News is giving away Jason Antone's debut CD - Start to Move. To enter, just fill out the form here between June 19 and July 10.

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Dynamic Diva Fridays at Craze Night Club

Dynamic Diva Fridays at Craze Night ClubCraze Night Club

Starting on July 10, there will be drag competitions hosted by Victoria Spaulding the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry Street, Erie, PA. Doors open at 9 PM; show starts at 11 PM and there will be dancing until 2 AM. There is a $2 cover and must be 21 to enter.

Author: Victoria Spaulding
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Stonewall Riots 40th Anniversary

Stonewall Riots 40th Anniversary

Commemorations are being held across the world this weekend to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Stonewall uprising that launched the modern gay and lesbian rights movement. The uprising began in the morning on June 28, 1969, when New York City police officers raided a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. As the police began dragging some of the patrons out, members of the gay community decided to fight back, sparking three days of rioting. We play a documentary, Remembering Stonewall, with the voices of people who were there and speak with historian David Carter. [includes rush transcript] See the rest of this article here.

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The City of Erie and WQLN Radio bring StoryCorps to Perry Square

The City of Erie and WQLN Radio bring StoryCorps to Perry Square

StoryCorps, heard on NPR’s Morning Edition, will be coming to Erie’s Perry Square from July 30th through August 22nd. StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate another’s life through listening. Since 2003, tens of thousands of everyday people have shared stories and life experiences with family, friends, and their community through StoryCorps. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to take home and share, and a copy is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

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On Stage

On Stage

Buffalo Artists staged reading of All About Eve; Kathy Griffin in Cleveland; Directors Circle Theatre Closes; Marsha Stevens and Justin Ryan in Concert in Pittsburgh.

Author: Deb Spilko
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Pittsburgh Memorial Day Picnic

Pittsburgh Memorial Day Picnic

On Sunday, May 24, 2009, Pittsburgh had a very successful Memorial Day Picnic at North Park Lodge.

Author: James von Loewe Photo Gallery
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GLSEN Pittsburgh Presents first statewide youth conference

GLSEN Pittsburgh Presents first statewide youth conference GLSEN Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH -- Unified For Youth -- Pennsylvania’s first statewide conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth, their straight allies, parents and family members -- kicks off over the weekend of July 17-19, 2009,

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Anti-Discrimination vote is a first in Ohio’s history

Anti-Discrimination vote is a first in Ohio’s historyDo What's Right Ohio

Colmbus, Ohio June 17—With a vote of 8 to 5, House Bill 176, the Equal Housing and Employment Act, passed out of State Government Committee in the Ohio House of Representatives. The committee vote marks the first time in Ohio’s history that a vote has occurred on legislation protecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Ohio in either chamber of the General Assembly. The only previous issue to come to a vote in the Assembly related to LGBT issues was the 2003 legislative Defense of Marriage Act (banning same-sex marriage.)

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Vertigo has moved

Vertigo has movedVertigo

I know, I know. “What, You Moved?” Yes we have moved to 100 Pillow St.

Author: Kirsten
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Rt Rev Gene Robinson in Chautauqua July 29

Rt Rev Gene Robinson in Chautauqua July 29

Rev Gene Robinson, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, will be speaking at the Chautauqua Institution on July 29 at 2 P.M.

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PA Sen. Daylin Leach introducing marriage legislation

PA Sen. Daylin Leach introducing marriage legislation

I have recently drafted and am shortly introducing legislation which would cause Pennsylvania to join the other states that recognize same-sex marriage.
I do so now for several reasons. Many other states are moving to consider this issue, including Maine, Vermont and DC which have passed legislation in just the past few weeks. Also, a bill banning same-sex marriage was recently introduced in the Pennsylvania State Senate and it is important to provide the legislature with a timely pro-civil rights, pro-family alternative. But mostly, I feel that every day we spend living under a law which treats an entire category of citizens as second-class, and denies them their fundamental human rights is a profound injustice.

Author: Daylin Leach
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Miss Erie 10th Anniverary Pageant

Miss Erie 10th Anniverary Pageant

The Zone Dance Club and Drew Riggs/Angelica Redd wishes to congratulate Mistress Vanitay on earning the Miss Erie crown on June 6, 2009. We look forward to a productive and fun filled year with her and Buffylynn Hayes, her first runner up.

Author: Drew Riggs/Angelica Redd
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Win Junior Vasquez' new CD - Generation Next

Win Junior Vasquez' new CD - Generation Next

Erie Gay News is giving away a copy of Junior Vasquez new dance music compilation CD, Generation Next. To enter, just fill out the form here between July 3 and July 24.

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July, 2009 Print Edition now out!

July, 2009 issue

Issue #80 of the print edition of the current run of Erie Gay News is out as of Tuesday, June 23, 2009! You can pick it up at several locations. You can also read the articles here. There have been 164 issues of Erie Gay News since the first issue in January, 1993.

Download printable, viewable PDF of July, 2009 Issue. (First, download free Adobe PDF Reader if you don't already have one.)

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