October, 2012 News (3 Articles with 9,650 total views)
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Bear Bar Night
On Friday, September 21, Erie's Bear community had a fun night out at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, at the monthly Bear Bar Night. The get together is usually held the 3rd Friday of the month. For more info, browse to the Drenched Fur web site or sign up for the Erie Bear Event email list. Photos are by Erie Gay News co-editor Michael Mahler and NW PA Pride Alliance Vice President Season Crannell.
Pride Parade and Rally a Fun Time!
On Saturday, August 25, over 250 people attended the Pride Parade and Rally. The day’s events were organized by NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc. There were three floats and about 14 units in the parade, which stepped off from the Zone Dance Club, went down State Street to Perry Square. The rally in Perry Square had 23 info tables and vendors. Speakers and performers included Rhiannon Angelina, current reigning Miss Erie; Laurie Finch of LBT Women of Erie, who was also celebrating her 11th anniversary with her wife Janice Hanusik that day, Michelle Michaels, local drag icon; singer Collis Allen; Melanie Shubitowski, President of Erie Sisters; Misty Kall, 2011 Miss Erie; Ebony Davis, board member of Greater Erie Alliance for Equality; Lake Erie Belly Dance; Michael Mahler, for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc. and Erie Gay News; singer/guitarist Bob Bearfield; Rich McCarty, board member of Equality PA; and singer/guitarist Jay Bones. Once again, the Dunk a Drag booth was a crowd favorite. NW PA Pride Alliance thanks all of the donors and volunteers who made the event such a success! A special thanks to Ben from Seven Springs, PA for providing and driving the lead float in the Parade!
Entertainment and Travel
Melissa Etheridge in Erie Oct 23
Legendary recording artist Melissa Etheridge will appear for the first time in Erie at the Warner Theater on Oct. 23. Tickets are available at the Warner Theatre box office, online at www.erieevents.com, and by phone at 452-4857.
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