September, 2009 News (11 Articles with 26,837 total views)
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Local and Regional News
Hundreds Celebrate at Erie Pride Weekend
Gay pride celebrations continue to grow in Erie as more than 250 people attended this year’s Pride Parade and Rally on July 25.
Rainbow Families of Erie group forms
We are a new group that is going to plan monthly outings that are family oriented and focus on our kids forming bonds and friendships with families like theirs! Focus is on LGBT families and their children.
Young LBT Group starting up
Hey all you young LBT women! Is anyone else out there looking for a group of women to go out and do things with?
Vertigo moves again!
I couldn't believe we had to move again, but the building sold, so I had to move within a week, I found a place near the Pillow street address. The new address is 564 W Cunningham St. Parking is wherever you find a spot.
LGBT Table at Blues & Jazz Fest
On the weekend of August 1 & 2, 2009, the Erie Art Museum presented the Jazz and Blues Festival in Frontier Park, Erie PA. Many community-based groups had info booths. There was a GLBT booth staffed by Erie Gay News and LBT Women of Erie. The LBT Women of Erie also had a great time socializing in the field. The GLBT booth was between the political progressive booth staffed by Erie Peace Initiative and Health Care for all, and also the United NeoPagan Council of Lake Erie booth. We all had a wonderful time enjoying the great music and wonderful company!
Entertainment and Travel
Bob Bearfield CD release party
On Saturday, August 15, 2009, local singer/songwriter Bob Bearfield had a release party for his new CD at the Renaissance Center in Erie PA. Photos were taken by Deb Spilko and Michael Mahler for Erie Gay News.
Local Faces and Photos
LBT Women go to TREC and Stull Center
On Sunday, August 29, the LBT Women of Erie went to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and the Stull Center, located on Presque Isle in Erie PA.
LBT Women go to belly dancing at Park Tavern
On Thursday, August 20, the LBT Women of Erie went to see belly dancing being performed by Lake Erie Belly Dance at the Park Tavern in Erie PA.
LBT Women Pontoon Boat Ride
On Saturday, August 8, 2009, the LBT Women of Erie had a very enjoyable outing to Presque Isle for a pontoon boat ride. They had so much fun, they went back a second time! Waldameer Amusement Park and Water World is also located at Presque Isle.
Vertigo
On August 8, 2009, I went down to visit my friends at Vertigo, the gay bar in Butler PA. Vertigo is located at 564 W Cunningham St. It was a very nice night, and the crowd was really friendly and pleasant. Kudos to Kirsten and everyone else for creating such a nifty place! Photos by Michael Mahler for Erie Gay News.
Political, Activism and Legal
Great Nationwide Kiss In includes Erie
On Saturday, August 15, 2009, Erie PA participated in the Great Nationwide Kiss-In, which occurred on about 50 cities, mostly in the US. The local event was held on the steps of the Erie County Courthouse. 140 W 6th St, Erie PA. This was part of a nationwide reaction to three couples who had been targeted by security and/or law enforcement personnel for simply kissing in public. The event was suggested by David Mailloux and David Badash.
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