Pride Bingo

2010 Pride Logo

Wanted!!! We are looking for Pride Logo's for this years "United With Pride" theme. If you are interested in participating please go to www.capitalcitypride.org to check out the details or to submit any logo's that you may have. If you have any questions please email me at president@capitalcitypride.org

Pride Meeting Tonight

Don't forget that TONIGHT (December 3rd) is our monthly Pride Meeting. Meeting starts at 6:00 at Planned Parenthood located at 1168 6th ave (directly across from mercy hospitals entrance on 6th ave). Hope to see you all there!!

Pride Meeting

Just a reminder that our December Pride meeting is this Thursday, December 3rd starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be help at Planned Parenthood again. If you are interested in helping with the planing of Pride 2010 please email president@capitalcitypride.org. Hope to see you all there!

Pride Beer Bust Today

Stop on down to the Saddle today for Brittney's Pride Beer Bust & Pool table show. Beer Bust starts at 2 and goes till the keg blows and show starts at 5! What a better way to spend your Sunday than with Food, Entertainment and Fun! Hope to see you all there

Bingo-Liscious Tonight!

Drag Queens + Bingo = Bingo-licious! The event is Thursday, November 19th @ The Garden. Social starts at 5:30 p.m., bingo from 6-8 p.m. It's an outrageous time for a great cause!

RSVP today at www.ppheartland.org/bingo or call Julie at (515) 235-0406 or email julie.good@ppheartland.org. There is a suggested donation of $20 in advance $25 at the door.

National Transgender Day of Remembrance

Wednesday November 18th, 6pm – 7:30pm “A Welcoming Reception for Pauline Park” at The CENTER 1300 Locust (front door on 13 St).

Friday November 20th is the 11th National Transgender Day of Remembrance, this year groups in Iowa joined together to plan a candlelight vigil. The vigil will be at the Iowa State Capitol, 5:15pm on the west side the names of those slain will be called out, Pauline Park and community members will speak about the importance of connecting people to reduce bias and hate-crimes. If you lost someone place their name on a sign so we may share in the celebration of their life with you.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn’t perform. Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred. Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, family, friends and lovers. Day of Remembrance gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who’ve died.

For more information about Pauline Park or other details call Sandy 515-537-3126

Bingo-Liscious This Thursday

Drag Queens + Bingo = Bingo-licious! The event is Thursday, November 19th @ The Garden. Social starts at 5:30 p.m., bingo from 6-8 p.m. It's an outrageous time for a great cause!

RSVP today at www.ppheartland.org/bingo or call Julie at (515) 235-0406 or email julie.good@ppheartland.org. There is a suggested donation of $20 in advance $25 at the door.

All Iowa Aids Benefit this Sunday

Join us this Sunday, November 8th, for the 23rd annual All Iowa AIDS Benefit at the Embassy Suites-100 E Locust.

Two Live mini-auctions (first one at 5pm, second at 8 pm-during the show) featuring great entertainment packages, wonderful Holiday gift items and Celebrity items (autographed jacket from Elizabeth Taylor, Lisa Lampanelli signed items, and more).

Then at 6pm, get set for an exciting show! The 23rd Annual All Iowa AIDS Benefit variety show and auction will be co-emceed by world-class female impersonator Dena Cass. Sometimes called "The 8th Wonder of the World", Dena has won scores of national, regional and state titles including Miss Gay Iowa 2007, Miss International Plus 2004 (State and Regional), Miss Southern States National 2002, Miss Gay USofA at Large 1998, Miss Continental Plus 1997, and many more.

Tickets are just $20 and are available at the door.

Thanks for supporting the All Iowa AIDS Benefit!!

Meeting Tonight

Don't forget that the Pride Planning Meeting is tonight (Thursday, November 5) starting at 6:00 p.m. We will be meeting at Planned Parenthood on 6th Ave. Please email president@capitalcitypride.org if you have any questions or need directions. Hope to see you all there.

Pride Planning Meeting

This Thursday, November 5th is our next Pride meeting. We are meeting at Planned Parenthood at 1168 6th Ave. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you all there.

Tomorrow Night!

Don't forget tomorrow night is Sweet Equality!

Local celebrities and professional bakers from around the state will satisfy your sweet tooth at One Iowa’s second annual Sweet Equality -- a celebration of marriage equality with delectable desserts. On Oct. 23 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Teachout Building (E. 5th and Locust Street) in Des Moines, professional chefs, local celebrities and businesses will come together to show off their skills in the name of equality.

RSVP today!

The event also features local wine, beer and martini sampling, music and more! Tickets for Sweet Equality are $35 and can be purchased online, at the door, or by calling Amanda at 515-288-4019 ext. 214.

For more information please go to:http://www.oneiowa.org/news-events/celebs-and-pros-bake-equality

Sweet Equality This Friday

Local celebrities and professional bakers from around the state will satisfy your sweet tooth at One Iowa’s second annual Sweet Equality -- a celebration of marriage equality with delectable desserts. On Oct. 23 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Teachout Building (E. 5th and Locust Street) in Des Moines, professional chefs, local celebrities and businesses will come together to show off their skills in the name of equality.

RSVP today!

The event also features local wine, beer and martini sampling, music and more! Tickets for Sweet Equality are $35 and can be purchased online, at the door, or by calling Amanda at 515-288-4019 ext. 214.

For more information please go to:
http://www.oneiowa.org/news-events/celebs-and-pros-bake-equality

AIAB events this weekend!!

When it comes to the All Iowa AIDS Benefit, there are a lot of ways to have fun. Two are happening this weekend.

Friday, 10/16 -- “Something 4 Everyone” beer bust and huge raffle at The Garden. Beer bust starts at 9:30 ($7) and The Garden Showcast performs at 11pm.

Sunday, 10/18 – “Bartender’s Revue”. Travels from bar to bar. Showtime 5 pm at Buddy’s Corral, 7 pm at The Blazing Saddle, and 9 pm at The Garden Nightclub! THIS AIN’T YOUR ORDINARY DRAG SHOW!

Lavender Victory Fund Fabulous Fall Fling

Join us this Saturday, October 17th at Adventureland's Palace Theater for The Lavender Victory Fund Fabulous Fall Fling!

The event is from 6:30 - 12:30 with free Keg beer & Hors d'oeuvres (while supply lasts). There are 50/50 Cash Split Drawings, a Silent Auction as well.

$20 Suggested Donation at the door. All proceeds go to Lavender Victory Fund to support Lesbians in financial need due to life affecting illness or injury.

Any questions please email lavendervf@aol.com.

ALL IOWA AIDS BENEFIT

When it comes to the All Iowa AIDS Benefit, there are a lot of ways to have fun. Two are happening this weekend.

Friday, 10/16 -- “Something 4 Everyone” beer bust and huge raffle at The Garden. Beer bust starts at 9:30 ($7) and The Garden Showcast performs at 11pm.

Sunday, 10/18 – “Bartender’s Revue”. Travels from bar to bar. Showtime 5 pm at Buddy’s Corral, 7 pm at The Blazing Saddle, and 9 pm at The Garden Nightclub! THIS AIN’T YOUR ORDINARY DRAG SHOW!

Lavender Victory Fund

Join us this Saturday, October 17th at Adventureland's Palace Theater for The Lavender Victory Fund Fabulous Fall Fling! The event is from 6:30 - 12:30 with free Keg beer & Hors d'oeuvres (while supply lasts). There are 50/50 Cash Split Drawings, a Silent Auction as well. $20 Suggested Donation at the door. All proceeds go to Lavender Victory Fund to support Lesbians in financial need due to life affecting illness or injury. Any questions please email lavendervf@aol.com.

Pride Meeting Tonight!!

Don't forget Tonight, Thursday, October 1st, is our Monthly Pride Planning Meeting starting at 6:00p.m.!

We have moved our location to Planned Parenthood located at 1168 6th Ave. It is located directly across from Mercy Hospitals entrance on 6th Ave.

If you have any questions please let email me at president@capitalcitypride.org

Pride Meeting

Don't forget this Thursday, October 1st is our Monthly Pride Planning Meeting starting at 6:00p.m.!

We have moved our location to Planned Parenthood located at 1168 6th Ave. It is located directly across from Mercy Hospitals entrance on 6th Ave.

If you have any questions please let email me at president@capitalcitypride.org

Benefit Tonight

Don't forget tonight (Sunday) is a Pride Benefit at the Garden. Show starting at 9:30.

Performances by Fina Mint, Stinketta, Seven Love, Pearl, The Imperial Court of Iowa and many more!

See you all there!

Pride Benefit Show

This Sunday, September 27 at 9:30 come join Miss Capital City Pride, Fina Mint at the Garden.

Featuring the talents of Mr. Capital City Pride, Ty Er'up, Seven Love, Stinketta, Pearl, Crystal Frost, TheImperial Court of Iowa and Many More!!!

Come help Fina Mint & Ty Er'up reach their goal for Pride 2010!!

The Extreme Race

Wanted to let you all know that The Extreme Race that was scheduled for October 3rd in Chicago has been cancelled.

We will be looking to do another Race later in the upcoming year so will keep you posted. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at president@capitalcitypride.org.

Gay in the Gateway

SAVE THE DATE FOR A GREAT DAY IN DES MOINES!!

Des Moines, Iowa - The Des Moines Social Club (DMSC) is proud to present Gay In The Gateway (GITG) 2009 set for Saturday, October 3rd in the Western Gateway Park District 3-11pm (13th Street between Grand & Locust) in beautiful downtown Des Moines! This is a family friendly community event for all ages!.....don't forget your lawnchair!

Highlights include:
- Acro-cats featuring "The Rock Cats" is returning from Chicago for 2 shows at DMSC (12pm & 4pm)....YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS GREAT SHOW!
- DMSC Black Box Theater Production "Gaggle of Saints" @ 2pm "Two college students off to a bash in Manhattan find themselves inextricably linked to a wedding proposal, a beautiful dress, and the murder of a homosexual out for a stroll in Central Park" - Directed by Zachary Mannheimer
- Live Music acts singer songwriter Seth Glier (Boston), Indie Guitarist Emily White (Chicago) plus more musicians set to perform!
- Flying Pig Barn Dancing @ DMSC 8pm-11pm
- After Hours Club featuring DJ Kelix Williams Midnight - 4am @ DMSC!
- Vendors fees are $50 (For-Profit) / FREE (Non-Profit), plus $25 for electrical needs. All vendors must supply their own set-up for their 10X10 spot.
- All types of vendors are welcome to participate! Artists! Food! Community Groups! ....reserve your spot before Oct. 1st
- $5 GITG street party (includes 1 beer ticket) / $3 (no beer ticket). Kids 12 and under are FREE!

Questions regarding interested vendors, performers, or the event itself please email gayinthegateway@yahoo.com. Please make sure to reserve your spot by October 1st.


*Gay in the Gateway (GITG) is presented by the Des Moines Social Club and sponsored by Ritual Cafe and Metropolitan Properties*

Please visit these sites for further information
www.desmoinessocialclub.org
www.ritualcafe.com
www.metropropsdsm.com
www.flyingpigfiddleandbanjo.com
http://www.circuscats.com/
http://www.amazinganimals.biz/index..html
http://www.myspace.com/sethglier
http://www.myspace.com/emilywhite

Pride Benefit Show! September 27th

Hosted by Feen-A-Mint the current reigning Miss Capital City Pride.

Featuring the talents of:
Seven Love, Stinketta, TyEr'up, Crystal Frost, The Imperial Court of Iowa and many more!!

Showtime 9:30 at the Garden Night Club.
Hope to see you all there!!

Don't Miss out on the FUN

Capital City Pride has teamed up with Extreme Recreational Services to bring a fantastic, adventure to you and your friends...the Chicago Extreme Race!

Like the hit reality TV show The Amazing Race, the Chicago Extreme Race brings teams together for head-to-head competition to unravel clue ridden messages hidden throughout the Windy City leading them to complete exciting, daring, and ridiculous challenges! The first team that completes the most challenges in the shortest amount of time will be crowned The Extreme Race Champion!

Not only do participants have an unforgettable race adventure, they also help support CAPITAL CITY PRIDE and meet people who share their same interests! A portion of each registration fee will be donated back to CAPITAL CITY PRIDE!

Can you help us spread the word about this exciting event and great chance to support this quality organization? Attached is a basic flyer about the race with sign-up information listed. All sign-up information can also be found here:

theextremerace.com or our Facebook Fan Page - The Extreme Race! or at www.capitalcitypride.org

Tonight (9/14/09)

Come Share in the Energy and Excitement!

You are invited to an evening of conversation with
Des Moines City Council At Large Candidate Leisha Barcus

Please join us for this opportunity to meet Leisha and hear her vision for the future of Des Moines.

Leisha has been actively involved in our community for 23 years. Her combination of economic development, non-profit, and municipal experience makes her just the kind of leader we need in city hall!

Monday, September 14th, 2009
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Brief remarks at 6 p.m.
Appetizers will be served and a Cash Bar provided.

Hosted by
Allyn Dixon & Mike Pagano
Byron Huff & Jim Anderson
Mario Castro & Todd Eaton

The Blazing Saddle
416 E 5th Street
Des Moines, Iowa

RSVP to Allyn at adixon@dickinsonlaw.com or call (515) 988-1844.

If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to Citizens for Barcus.

Leisha Barcus City Council At Large

Come Share in the Energy and Excitement!

You are invited to an evening of conversation with
Des Moines City Council At Large Candidate Leisha Barcus

Please join us for this opportunity to meet Leisha and hear her vision for the future of Des Moines. Leisha has been actively involved in our community for 23 years. Her combination of economic development, non-profit, and municipal experience makes her just the kind of leader we need in city hall!

Monday, September 14th, 2009
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Brief remarks at 6 p.m.
Appetizers will be served and a Cash Bar provided.

Hosted by
Allyn Dixon & Mike Pagano
Byron Huff & Jim Anderson
Mario Castro & Todd Eaton

The Blazing Saddle
416 E 5th Street
Des Moines, Iowa

RSVP to Allyn at adixon@dickinsonlaw.com or call (515) 988-1844.
If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to Citizens for Barcus.

Extreme Race

Capital City Pride has teamed up with Extreme Recreational Services to bring a fantastic, adventure to you and your friends...the Chicago Extreme Race!

Like the hit reality TV show The Amazing Race, the Chicago Extreme Race brings teams together for head-to-head competition to unravel clue ridden messages hidden throughout the Windy City leading them to complete exciting, daring, and ridiculous challenges! The first team that completes the most challenges in the shortest amount of time will be crowned The Extreme Race Champion!

Not only do participants have an unforgettable race adventure, they also help support CAPITAL CITY PRIDE and meet people who share their same interests! A portion of each registration fee will be donated back to CAPITAL CITY PRIDE!

Can you help us spread the word about this exciting event and great chance to support this quality organization? Attached is a basic flyer about the race with sign-up information listed. All sign-up information can also be found here:

theextremerace.com or our Facebook Fan Page - The Extreme Race! or at www.capitalcitypride.org

Extreme Race

Are you ready for some FUN!!!! Capital City Pride is hosting its first Extreme Race on October 3rd in Chicago. Go to www.capitalcitypride.org or www.theextremerace.com for more details or email Justin at president@capitalcitypride.org

Meeting Tonight

Don't forget that the election Meeting is tonight (8-20-09)
Meeting starts at 6:00 at the Project and we should be out of there by 6:30
Hope to see you there!

One Iowa and Out Networking Present:

Please join us for a unique opportunity for LGBT singles in Des Moines, Iowa!

One Iowa and Out Networking present:

LGBT Speed Dating Night!


Wednesday, September 9th 2009

Hosted By: One Iowa and Out Networking

Please join us for a night of Speed Dating at The Des Moines Social Club. Out Networking will have its monthly networking event at 5:30 PM and the Speed Dating will start at 7:00 PM!

The format for the speed dating will be as follows: There will be about half the participants sitting and the other half will move from person to person. You will have a short amount of time to connect and chat! You will also be wearing a number that will correspond to an “mail box” where participants can leave you a message!

The cost for the event will be $15.00 and all the money will go to One Iowa! You will also get a free drink ticket!!

I hope you can join us for a night of networking and fun!

Thanks!

RSVP and purchase tickets here:


http://eqfed.org/oneiowa/events/SpeedDating/details.tcl

GLBT Open House

Date: August 11, 2009 (Tonight)
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: The Center
1300 Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309

RSVP - 515-645-3991
Event Hosted by Jenny Moore,
Financial Service Representative, Princor Registerd Representative

This is an educational opportunity to discuss your unique financial strategies

Guest Speaker: Lynn Elmer, CFP
Specializing in Domestic Partner Planning Since 1990

Meeting Tonight

Please join us for our Meeting tonight (8/6/09)
The time has changed to 5:30 at the Project.
Please email me if you have any questions
vice_moderator@capitalcitypride.org
Hope to see you there!!!!

Pride Meeting

Don't forget this Thursday is our Monthly Meeting!
Starts at 5:30 at the Project. Please email me if you have any questions.
vice_moderator@capitalcitypride.org

Come Join Us!

Join us at the Blazing Saddle tonight (7/30/09) for an extra Follies night. All of our Miss. Prides will be there to help raise money for Capital City Pride. Show time is 10:00!!!

Capital City Pride Meeting TONIGHT (07/09/09)
Want to get involved in Pride 2010!
Please join us at the Project @ 6:30
Any questions please email me at vice_moderator@capitalcitypride.org

Next Planning Meeting: July 9th at 6:30 PM

Please join us for our next planning meeting on July 9th 2009 at the AIDS Project.

RSVP at info@capitalcitypride.org

Thanks!

Want to be a part of Pride 2010?

If so! Email info@capitalcitypride.org for details on our next meeting and open committee positions!

Volunteering for Capital City Pride is a great learning experince and a lot of fun on the way!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

Dear community:

Thank you for making Capital City Pride – Des Moines is one of the fastest growing Prides in the Midwest with thousands of people in attendance last weekend we have truly become a destination Pride!

I would like to extend a thank you to everyone that was involved in making Pride a reality this year!

We certainly could not have held this event with out the financial support of all our sponsors! Thank you!

This year our Street Party and Pride Fest celebration was held in the East Village of downtown Des Moines. The businesses and residents of the East Village opened their arms to they and us were truly great hosts for this years events! We want to thank everyone who resides in the East Village for their welcoming and accommodating spirit.

I would like to also take this opportunity to thank each and every board member, committee chair, committee member, advisor, and volunteer for Capital City Pride 2009. I have never worked with a more dedicated and determined group of individuals. Each person brought to the table their unique skills, experience, and talents. Because of that, this celebration was truly a reflection of them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Anthony Marinaro
Capital City Pride Moderator 2009
www.capitalcitypride.org

Gay Day at Adventureland! Today! (Monday June 15th)

Don't forget that today is 'Gay Day' at Adventureland!
This years color is purple!

KRTISTINE W. PERFORMS TONIGHT AT 9:30 PM!!!!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR KRISTINE W.'S PERFORMANCE TONIGHT AT 9:30 PM!!
Our suggested donation for the performance is $3.00 but please give what you can!

Thank you!

Don't forget about Pride Brunch on Sunday!

Here's the lineup of our events:

Saturday June 13th:
Pridefest 2009 Street Party:
- The street party will be held on Locust and from East 5th to East 4th in the heart of the East Village.
- The event will start at 6:00 PM with entertainment and dancing until midnight.
- Our headliner this year will be Kristine W.
- Donation: The minimum requested donation for a wristband is $3.00 for one day and $5.00 for both, but you are free to give more. Proceeds go towards Capital Pride's educational outreach programs.
- We are now accepting vendors! Please fill out this form to be a vendor: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms/vendor.php

Sunday June 14th:
Pride Parade 2009:
- The parade will begin at 1pm, so you'll need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to line up and get organized. Please see the map on the home page at www.captialcitypride.org for our route.
- There is no cost to enter the Parade!
- We are now accepting Parade entries! Please fill out this form to be in the Parade: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/paradeform2.php

Pride Brunch 2009:
- Pride Brunch this year will be at the Grand Piano Bistro on Grand Avenue between East 5th and East 6th.
- Pride Brunch will start at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
- The cost will be $20 before or $25 at the door.
- Please email info@capitalcitypride.org for ticket information.



Pridefest 2009:
- Email info@capitalcitypride.org for info packet.
- The event will start at noon with entertainment until 6:00 PM.
- Donation: The minimum requested donation for a wristband is $3.00 for one day and $5.00 for both, but you are free to give more. Proceeds go towards Capital Pride's educational outreach programs.
- We are now accepting vendors! Please fill out this form to be a vendor: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms/vendor.php

Monday June 15th:
Gay Day at Adventure land:
- Details coming soon!
- Email info@capitalcitypride.org to receive details!

Tonight! (Friday the 12th)

Come to Naked Pride then go to one of our sponsor bars to kick off pride!

The Garden is having Flash back! Best of the 70's, 80's, and 90's!

The Saddle is welcoming Dena Cass and having the Saddle "Big Girl" Show!

Buddy's Corral is having Karaoke 9:30 PM t0 1:30 AM!

And on Saturday:

Interfaith Brunch for Pride

6/13/09 10:30 - Noon

Saturday, June 13, 2009

10:30 – Noon

An opportunity for LGBT folks and their allies from different faith communities and the larger community, too, to come together for food, fun, and fellowship! Enjoy a bountiful brunch buffet that will include vegetarian options. Free will offering welcome.

RSVP to Mark at 274-0925 or scorpiored48@yahoo.com .

Childcare is also available upon request.

FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH

1800 Bell Ave., Des Moines

Buy Your Pride Brunch Tickets Today and Receive a Discount and Gift Bag!

Go to www.iowatix.com to purchase your tickets today!!!

This weeks Pride Events!

Pride Fest 2009:
Official Pride Events:

Friday June 12th:
Naked Pride:
- Naked Pride is at 7:30 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 25th & University, Des Moines.
- The Chorus finds just the right mix of songs for a free-spirited Capital City Pride weekend and songs from a cycle called Naked Man. Composer Robert Seeley says, "Naked Man not only addresses experiences in Gay culture, it celebrates the human condition. We all go through life shedding layers of ourselves, our masks and our insecurities, in order to express our true selves." Experience a powerful night of pride with the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus.

Saturday June 13th:
Pridefest 2009 Street Party:
- The street party will be held on Locust and from East 5th to East 4th in the heart of the East Village.
- The event will start at 6:00 PM with entertainment and dancing until midnight.
- Our headliner this year will be Kristine W.
- Donation: The minimum requested donation for a wristband is $3.00 for one day and $5.00 for both, but you are free to give more. Proceeds go towards Capital Pride's educational outreach programs.
- We are now accepting vendors! Please fill out this form to be a vendor: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms/vendor.php

Sunday June 14th:
Pride Parade 2009:
- The parade will begin at 1pm, so you'll need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to line up and get organized. Please see the map on the home page at www.captialcitypride.org for our route.
- There is no cost to enter the Parade!
- We are now accepting Parade entries! Please fill out this form to be in the Parade: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/paradeform2.php

Pride Brunch 2009:
- Pride Brunch this year will be at the Grand Piano Bistro on Grand Avenue between East 5th and East 6th.
- Pride Brunch will start at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
- The cost will be $20 before or $25 at the door.
- Please buy tickets at www.iowatix.com



Pridefest 2009:
- Email info@capitalcitypride.org for info packet.
- The event will start at noon with entertainment until 6:00 PM.
- Donation: The minimum requested donation for a wristband is $3.00 for one day and $5.00 for both, but you are free to give more. Proceeds go towards Capital Pride's educational outreach programs.
- We are now accepting vendors! Please fill out this form to be a vendor: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms/vendor.php

Monday June 15th:
Gay Day at Adventure land:
- Details coming soon!
- Email info@capitalcitypride.org to receive details!

Congrats to our new Mr, Miss, and Mr Teen Pride!!

Thank you to everyone that came out last night to support Capital City Pride - Des Moines! We had a great pageant and show!!

Here's breakdown of our winners:
Miss Pride: Fina Mint
Mr Pride: Tie Her Up
Mr Teen Pride: Alexander

Thank you to each of the wonderful contestants who performed!

A big big big thank you to all the performers that donated tips to Capital City Pride last night and a special thank you to last year's Mr and Miss Pride Nathan and Evian!!

Thank you to all the volunteer's for putting this together and a special thanks to Muffy creating the Prelims for Mr and Miss Pride and for running the shows!!

Thank you to the bars for welcoming the Pride events!

This year is going to be amazing and it's all due to the dedication of this year's volunteers! It's not too late to volunteer and be a part of Pride! Please email info@capitalcitypride.org or call Anthony at 515.710.6658 to volunteer.

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro
Capital City Pride Moderator, Co-volunteer coordinator, and co-vendor coordinator

Pride Idol Finals this Saturday! Hosted by Michael Miller!

Please join us this Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Pridefest Stage for Pride Idol finals! Hosted by Michael Miller!

Please post this Pride poster to your facebook, myspace, and email it to your friends!!

A larger version of the poster is available here:

http://capitalcitypridedesmoines.wetpaint.com/

Please save to your computer and post any where you can!

Thanks for helping us get the word out!!!

Two Events - This Week!!

Friday June 5th: Pride Idol at Buddy's! Starting at 8:00 PM. This is your last opportunity to qualify to win Pride Idol on June 13th 2009.

Sunday June 7th: Mr and Miss Capital City Pride 2009 and Mr and Miss Teen Capital City Pride 2009!! Please join us for the pageant that will determine our Pride representation!

Door open at 5:00 PM and the show starts at 6:00 PM. It's ages 13 + until 8:30 PM.

Please email info@capitalcitypride.org with any questions.

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro
Pride Moderator 2009

Meeting Thursday

Our regular planning meeting will be at 5:30 PM this Thursday at the AIDS Project. We are meeting an hour early so that we have time to discuss each section of Pride weekend.

Due to limited seating, please RSVP at info@capitalcitypride.org

Thanks!

A Bite with Insight: a presentation on GLBT Health Issues by Dr. Joe Freund

A Bite with Insight: a presentation on GLBT Health Issues by Dr. Joe Freund
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Start Time: 12pm
End Time: 1pm
Details: Event will take place at the Elizabeth and David Kruidenier Center at 1168 6th Avenue in Des Moines. Cost is $10 for lunch and the event is free if you do not wish to order lunch
RSVP at: Please RSVP by June 5 to ppyl@ppgi.org

Pride is less than two weeks away! Please sign up to volunteer today!

Greetings!

Every year it is our volunteers that are the key to the success of Capital City Pride – Des Moines!

The success of Pridefest is directly related to the wonderful volunteers who help make the event go off without a hitch. We welcome volunteers with a wide range of talents and skills. There is only one requirement: To understand and honor our mission.

Our mission is to promote acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community through education, programming, and visibility.

We are seeking volunteers for this year’s Pride events. There are multiple jobs to choose from including Gates, Support staff, Information booth, Security, Set-up, Tear down, Trash, and Pride Brunch.

Sign up today by visiting our site and downloading our Volunteer Application at the bottom of this page:

http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms.php

Once complete you can both scan this and email it to info@capitalcitypride.org or you can mail it to the following address:
Capital City Pride
Anthony Marinaro
PO Box 73
Des Moines, Iowa 50301

If you have questions please email info@capitalcitypride.org

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro
Capital City Pride 2009 Moderator
www.capitalcitypride.org
Pride 2009: June 12, 13, and 14

PRIDE PARTY BUS Canceled!

Due to lack of RSVPs the Pride Party Bus has been canceled.

Pride Party Bus - Friday May 29th!

If you plan to join us for the party bus this Friday, you need to RSVP today at info@capitalcitypride.org

Due to space limitations we may not have a seat for you otherwise.

Thanks!

Is YOUR organization represented at Capital City Pride Meetings?

Is your organization represented at Capital City Pride Meetings? If it is not, we encourage you to come to our next meeting this Thursday at 6:30 PM at the AIDS Project.

We have liaisons from different organizations and sponsors that come to our meetings to let us know what's going on with their group and to pass along important information about Capital City Pride - Des Moines. If you're group is not there it may not be represented properly.

Capital City Pride is a reflection of those who attend and participate in it's meetings. I'd encourage a liaison from your supportive organization to join our meetings (first Thursday's 6:30pm at the AIDS Project). Please RSVP at info@capitalcitypride.org

Thank you and remember Capital City Pride is a volunteer organization, made up of volunteers to promote acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community through education, programming, and visibility.

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro
2009 Pride Moderator

What's happening for this year Pride Weekend?

Pride Fest 2009:
Official Pride Events:

Saturday June 13th:

Pridefest 2009 Street Party:
- The street party will be held on Locust and from East 5th to East 4th in the heart of the East Village.
- The event will start at 6:00 PM with entertainment and dancing until midnight.
- Our headliner this year will be Kristine W.
- Donation: The minimum requested donation for a wristband is $3.00 for one day and $5.00 for both, but you are free to give more. Proceeds go towards Capital Pride's educational outreach programs.
- We are now accepting vendors! Please fill out this form to be a vendor: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms/vendor.php

Sunday June 14th:

Pride Parade 2009:
- The parade will begin at 1pm, so you'll need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to line up and get organized. Please see the map on the home page at www.captialcitypride.org for our route.
- There is no cost to enter the Parade!
- We are now accepting Parade entries! Please fill out this form to be in the Parade: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/paradeform2.php

Pride Brunch 2009:
- Pride Brunch this year will be at the Grand Piano Bistro on Grand Avenue between East 5th and East 6th.
- Pride Brunch will start at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
- The cost will be $20 before or $25 at the door.
- Please email info@capitalcitypride.org for ticket information.

Pridefest 2009:
- Email info@capitalcitypride.org for info packet.
- The event will start at noon with entertainment until 6:00 PM.
- Donation: The minimum requested donation for a wristband is $3.00 for one day and $5.00 for both, but you are free to give more. Proceeds go towards Capital Pride's educational outreach programs.
- We are now accepting vendors! Please fill out this form to be a vendor: http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms/vendor.php

Monday June 15th:

Gay Day at Adventure land:
- Details coming soon!
- Email info@capitalcitypride.org to get tickets!

One Iowa Presents the 2009 Pride Ride!

Join One Iowa for PRIDE RIDE 2009!
Proceeds for annual ride benefit One Iowa and the LGBT Community Center of Central Iowa.

Join One Iowa for Pride Ride 2009, as they gear up for equality! This year's event is all the more special considering gay and lesbian couples may now ride together as legally recognized partners by the state of Iowa. Bring your family and friends out for a nice ride with other supporters of equality. Together, we'll pedal for continued progress and equality for LGBT Iowans.

Reserve your spot today!

Pride Ride 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009 10:00 AM
Saylorville Lake-Cherry Glen #4
5600 NW 78th Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131

On-site registration will begin at 9 AM. You can register online now and pay in advance. Price is $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Interfaith Brunch for Pride Week!

PRIDE! Interfaith Brunch Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:30 –
Noon FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 1800 Bell Ave., Des Moines

An opportunity for LGBT folks and their allies from different faith communities to come together for food, fun, and fellowship! Enjoy a bountiful brunch buffet that will include vegetarian options. Free will offering welcome.

Questions to Mark at 274-0925 or Mail to : scorpiored48@yahoo.com

Childcare is also available upon request.

Mr and Miss Garden Pride This Friday!!

Please join us for Mr and Miss Garden Pride!!

Fundraising Update!

Pride Volleyball was a huge hit with all in attendance this year! The participants can't wait to do it again next year with a bigger and better tournament.

Capital City Pride raised $324.00 after paying out expenses! Buddy's Coral held The Trailer Baker Mad Hatter Show as a Pride Fundraiser Last night and raised $275.00!

$599.00 total for the two events!!

Great Job to everyone that helped out with making these two events a Great Success!

Skip was a winner for our last Pride Idol and will go on to the finals on Saturday June 13th at the Street Party!

We have two events this week. Please join us!

Friday 22nd: Pride Idol at Buddy's at 8:00 PM
and
Saturday 23rd: Mr and Miss Garden Pride at the Garden
www.grdn.com for details.

Thank you to all the volunteers!!

If you wish to volunteer please email info@capitalcitypride.org

- Anthony Marinaro
www.capitalcitypride.org

Can you help us promote Capital City Pride?

Facebook, myspace, twitter, email lists, oh my!

Can you help us promote Capital City Pride - Des Moines?

If so, please save the poster above to your desktop and add it as a Profile picture for us. Want a bigger copy? Email info@capitalcitypride.org for a copy.

Thank you for your support!

Today (5-16-09) Two Fun Events!

Volleyball Tournament at The Sands Starting at noon!

Trailer Baker / Mad Hatter Show at Buddy's starting at 6:30 PM! I hope you can make one of the Pride Fundraising Events!!

For details: info@capitalcitypride.org

Tonight! (Friday May 15th) Pride Idol at Buddy's!

Please join us for Pride Idol at Buddy's!!

Iowa City Pride!!

Here are the dates for Iowa City Pride!

Corridor Pride Patio Party – A Fundraiser for Flood Relief
Fri, June 19, 6 – 10pm
Sheraton Inn Patio (2nd Floor), Iowa City

Join the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Pride for appetizers and a cash bar as we officially kick off Iowa City Pride! Enjoy downtown Iowa City at its summer finest. The Sheraton Patio overlooks the Ped Mall and we will be rocking to the Recliners and the Awful Purdies as part of the Friday Night concert series. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Donations of time and cash will be taken for local flood relief efforts. For more information, visit: www.queerconnections.org/pride

Corridor Pride: Parade and Rally
Sat, June 20, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Parade starts at College Green Park Iowa City, corner of College & Washington Sts.

Floats, musicians, roller skates and candy -- who could say no to that? -- everyone is little Gay on Pride day! Everyone is welcome to march or just come and spectate on the 100 block of Washington Street or the 100 S. Dubuque Street. The parade will end in a rally on the Pentacrest in front of the Old Capitol with music and rousing speakers. A festival will follow in City Park. For more information, visit: www.queerconnections.org/pride

Corridor Pride: Pride in the Park, Family Style
Sat, June 20, 1 – 5pm
Upper Iowa City Park (shelters 2 - 4), 200 E Park Road, Iowa City

Shaved ice, food, vendors, games, and music. We will be near the swimming pool so bring your suits or just cool off in the shade of the beautiful oak trees. A children’s game area provided. Music by local and national entertainers. Bring your own lawn chairs. Come out and enjoy food and fellowship with the community! Free. Everyone is welcome! For more information, visit: www.queerconnections.org/pride

Iowa City Pride Gay Garden Tour
Sun, June 21, 8:30 am – 12:00pm
850 Brown St, Iowa City

Meet at Happy Hallow Park between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. The tour sets off at 9 AM and visits a variety of lovely gardens in the Iowa City area. Don't miss one of Iowa City's oldest Pride events! For more information, visit: www.queerconnections.org/pride

First Annual Pride Volleyball Tournament - THIS SATURDAY!

Please join us at the Sands Volleyball Complex in WDSM for our Volleyball Tournament! It'll start May 16th at noon! We would love lots of fan in the audience!!!

info@capitalcitypride.org

Mr. and Miss. Buddy's Pride Results!

Congrats to both our winners!

Mr. and Miss Pride Buddy's: Roxanne (Miss) & Waymond Tenny (Mr.)

You can keep track of our winner who will be competing for the title of Mr. and Miss. Pride on June 7th at the Garden here:

Mr. and Miss Pride Buddy's: Roxanne (Miss) & Waymond Tenny (Mr.)

Email: info@capitalcitypride.org for registration information.

This weeks Pride Idol Winner!

Congrats to this weeks Pride Idol winner Cory Ewing!

See all the weeks winners here:

http://capitalcitypridedesmoines.wetpaint.com/page/Pride+Idol+Winners

Also, please join the Buddy's gang for their pageant on Saturday May 9th! The winners will be able to compete in Miss Capital City Pride Des Moines Pageant in June!

Thanks!

Meeting Notes from Thursday's Meeting:

Here is the link to our meeting notes from our Thursday meeting:

http://capitalcitypridedesmoines.wetpaint.com/page/Meeting+Notes

Please email info@capitalcitypride.org with any questions or needs.

-Anthony Marinaro
2009 Pride Moderator

What are you doing tonight?

Two events tonight!! (Friday May 8th)

Join One Iowa for their Happy Hour at Django at 5pm!

The 2nd Friday of every month One Iowa kicks off the weekend with their friends and coworkers at a new location in the Metro Area! This month will be at D'jango.

Join One Iowa for $5 specialty cocktails, $5 cheese & Charcuterie platters and build your own seafood platters with $1 oysters and shrimp cocktail.

Iowa has made history with the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision supporting the freedom to marry. We want to celebrate with you! Bring your friends, family and co-workers to Django on Friday to show your support for the freedom to marry in Iowa.

See you at Django!

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Pride Idol at Buddys!

Please join us this Friday for Pride Idol at Buddys!

Check in with Micheal or Jerry at 8:00 PM to enter!

Questions? info@capitalcitypride.org

Alexander Robinson to speak TONIGHT! (5-7-09)

Please see Alexander Robinson as he speaks in Des Moines.

Date: 5-7-09
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Central Senior Citizen Center (2008 Forest Avenue)
Details: Black civil rights leader heads panel discussion on marriage equality

Bio:

Robinson serves as the director of the National Black Justice Coalition, the nation’s black same-gender loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil-rights organization. He was a member of Obama for America’s National LGBT Steering Committee, and is the recipient of numerous awards including, most recently, the Andrew Goodman Freedom Prize.

This event is organized by I’M for Iowa and co-sponsored by Equality Iowa, Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, One Iowa, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, Iowa Civil Liberties Union, Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines Human Rights Commission, Marriage Equality USA – Iowa Chapter, and Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans.

Go Lincoln High!!

Thank you to all the Lincoln High students that showed their support of marriage equality!

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090506/NEWS/905060349/1001/NEWS

Capital City Pride Meeting This Thursday!

Please join us for our Pride Planning meeting at the AIDS Project of Central Iowa. Starting promptly at 6:30 PM. Please visit http://www.aidsprojectci.org/about_us.html for a map. This meeting's purpose is to get a quick update from the Capital City Pride - Des Moines Committee Chairs. Due to time and space issues please email any potential discussion items to info@capitalcitypride.org and please RSVP if you are coming so that we have enough chairs.

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro
Pride Moderator 2009

Our Winners!!

Thank you to everyone that helped make Mr. and Miss. Pride Saddle a reality and to all the contestants and performers! Our winners are:

Fina Mint (Miss) & Tai Dean (Mr.)

We will keep a running list of winners here:

http://capitalcitypridedesmoines.wetpaint.com/page/Mr.+and+Miss.+Pride+Winners

Also, thank you to our 5 contestants for Pride Idol this week!

Our winner was Joe Mann.

We will keep a running list of winners here:

http://capitalcitypridedesmoines.wetpaint.com/page/Pride+Idol+Winners

Also, thank you to everyone who made the Garden Toga Party a success, and thanks to Todd, Justin, and Megan for volunteering!

We are less than 6 weeks away from Pride, but it's not too late to get involved! Email info@capitalcitypride.org to get involved.

Thanks!

Anthony Marinaro
Pride Moderator 2009

Have you seen MILK?

Join the Rainbow Union at the Parents Hall in Upper Olmsted for a showing of Milk!

Below is the plot summary from MILK, in case you don't know what it's about:

Using flashbacks from a statement recorded late in life and archival footage for atmosphere, this film traces Harvey Milk's career from his 40th birthday to his death. He leaves the closet and New York, opens a camera shop that becomes the salon for San Francisco's growing gay community, and organizes gays' purchasing power to build political alliances. He runs for office with lover Scott Smith as his campaign manager. Victory finally comes on the same day Dan White wins in the city's conservative district. The rest of the film sketches Milk's relationship with White and the 1978 fight against a statewide initiative to bar gays and their supporters from public school jobs.

Join the Rainbow Union at the Parents Hall in Upper Olmsted for a showing of Milk!
Admission is FREE!!!
7pm Parents Hall in Olmsted, be there!!!
If you need directions to Olmsted, please email calvin.zane@gmail.com

Pride Idol

Please join us for Pride Idol at Buddies!

May 1st
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
May 29th
June 5th

All starting at 8PM

Finals at the Saturday Night Street Party on June 13th, hosted by Dena Cass! (time TBA)

The Pride Guides Are In!!!

The Pride Guides are in!!! A big thank you to Tom Hayne putting together this guide and to all the people involved in selling the ads, writing articles, and doing all the little things that made this years guide rock!!

They will be stored at the Saddle please feel free to stop down and ask a bartender to get you a few stacks if you want a large amount, if you want just a few they are on the bench next to the pool table.

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro

Pride Party Bus - Friday May 29th!

Please join us for the Pride Party bus! For tickets email info@capitalcitypride.org

Thanks!

Volunteers Needed!

We are accepting applications from volunteers who would like to be part of our Pride events this year! To volunteer email: volunteers@capitalcitypride.org

Some of our needs:

Needed All Year:
- Support at any of our almost 20 year round events and fundraisers.
- Planning support.

Needed Pride Weekend:
- Gates
- Support staff
- Information booth
- Security
- Set-up
- Tear down
- Trash

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro
Pride Moderator - Volunteer Coordinator

Mr and Miss Pride at the Saddle (prelim)

Please join us this Thursday for Mr and Miss Pride at the Saddle. Show starts at 10:30 PM! Want to run? Email: info@capitalcitypride.org

Thanks!

Capital City Pride Beer Bust - Thank you!!

Thank you to everyone that supported Capital City Pride at the Beer Bust last Saturday! We raised over 400 for Capital City Pride! We'd also like to thank The Saddle for being so supportive of Capital City Pride!! Thank you to all the volunteers that were helping this Sunday also - these events would not be possible without each of you!

If you would like to volunteer this year for Pride, please download and fill out the form located here:

http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms.php

or email info@capitalcitypride.org

Thank you!

Anthony Marinaro

Today (4-27-09) Same-sex Couples Can Get Their Marriage License

Please come and join One Iowa at the Des Moines Social club on Monday at 6:30 PM for champagne and Cake to celebrate being able to get married!

Email info@capitalcitypride.org with any questions.

Thanks!

Discussion on Marriage Equality and the Iowa Supreme Court Decision

Please join us for: A Discussion on Marriage Equality and the Iowa Supreme Court Decision by noted newspaper reporter, Clarence Page, June 11, 2009 7pm Iowa Historical Building Auditorium

Clarence Page will be speaking at the Iowa Historical Building auditorium at 7pm, June 11, 2009. Mr. Page is a Washington Bureau reporter for the Chicago Tribune and is a staunch supporter of marriage equality. His talk will include discussion about marriage equality and the Iowa decision. He will be a guest of I'M FOR IOWA and Marriage Equality USA, Iowa Chapter.

For details please visit:

http://www.imforiowa.com/ht/display/EventDetails/i/1254765

This Monday Same-sex Couples Can Get Their Marriage License

Please come and join One Iowa at the Des Moines Social club on Monday at 6:30 PM for champagne and Cake to celebrate being able to get married!

Email info@capitalcitypride.org with any questions.

Thanks!

Getting Married?

A few reporters have asked us to get them in contact with couples getting married for a story they are writing next week. If you are getting married and could be interested in being part of a story please email info@capitalcitypride.org.

Also, if you are getting married and would like a same-sex supportive vendor list please email info@capitalcitypride.org and we will send you a copy.

Thanks!

Anthony Marinaro
Capital City Pride - Des Moines Moderator 2009

Dinner and a movie!

Thanks to everyone that came to dinner and a movie last night!! Don't forget we will be having another Dinner and a Movie on May 20th!

1st Annual Pride Volleyball Tournament!

Saturday May 16th Starting at noon at the Sands Volleyball Complex in West Des Moines; 6 on 6 play with a maximum of 8 people per team. At least half of your team must consist of boys or girls in full drag. Cost is $100 per team and all proceeds go to Capital City Pride. Limited to the first 16 teams. If you dont have a team and want to play just let us know and we can add you to another team.

Sign up deadline is on May 8th. To sign up or for more information please call Justin 515-669-0801 or Todd 515-979-4688

Two Events - This week!!

What I Want My Words To Do To You

We cordially invite you to a screening of this eye-opening documentary that explores the lives of women in prison, and their journey from victimization to offending.

Immediately following the film will be a panel discussion that will focus on the charge and the challenge faced by professionals who serve victims, offenders, and/or both.

Panelist include: Randall Wilson, Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU); Katie Jares, Director of the Skylark Project, a program that offers support and services to incarcerated survivors of domestic violence through the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV); Joe Swaim, Probation/Parole Officer, Department of Correctional Services for the 5^th Judicial District of Iowa; Kristine Verwers, Warren County Victim/Witness Coordinator; and, Danny Heggen, co-editor of “Voices on the Inside: The Women of Boronia,” a collection of interviews with incarcerated women in Australia.

Wednesday April 22^nd, 7-9:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm

Casady School

Gymnasium

1801 16^th Street

Des Moines Iowa 50314

This event is free and open to the public. A good will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Iowa. For more information on this event, contact the Simpson Urban Studies Institute at 515.306.9594.

Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, Simpson College, Simpson Urban Studies Institute, and the Warren County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Any One of Us: Words from Prison

You are cordially invited to attend a staged reading of enlightening and provocative essays written by female prison inmates and performed by community members and formerly incarcerated women.

Friday April 24^th, 2009 7-9pm, doors open at 6:30pm

North High School

Room 119

501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

This event is free and open to the public. A good will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to domestic violence and sexual assault programs in Iowa. For more information on this event, contact the Stacie O’Connor at 515.953.4293.

Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa and the

Warren County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

THANK YOU!!!!!

A big thank you to everyone who helped plan the Beach Party this Friday, to all those who volunteered, and of course to everyone that came and supported our sponsor bars and Capital City Pride!!

If you are interested in getting involved in Pride please email info@capitalcitypride.org for information on our needs or fill out our volunteer form here:

http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms.php

Thanks Again!

Anthony Marinaro
Capital City Pride Moderator

Are you coming to the Beach Party?

Don't forget about the Beach Party at all four bars (Garden, Saddle, Buddies, and Rio) tomorrow! Starts at 9:00 PM!

Also, don't forget about the AIDS Walk this Saturday!!

Click here for details:

http://www.aidsprojectci.org/runwalk.html

PHOTOS AND THOUGHTS WANTED FOR PRIDE GUIDE

PHOTOS AND THOUGHTS WANTED FOR PRIDE GUIDE:

CCP would like to include your thoughts and photos in the 2009 PrideGuide! We are especially interested in any photos taken on April 3, the day the ruling for marriage equality was announced. Any photos are welcome, but shots taken of celebrations around the courthouse, capitol building, and at the downtown rally or elsewhere would be great. Also, even if you don't have photos to send, email us some brief thoughts about that day!

Photos should be as high resolution as possible. Thoughts can be as short or as long as you want, but we may edit for space. Please include your name, address, and phone number with your submissions, and the names of anyone in the photos you know (we won't name any names, but may need to ask permissions before publishing). Also, CCP can't guarantee inclusion of any or all of the photos or the thoughts submitted in this year's guide, but you never know! Thank you for your in-kind donation!

Please send photos and thoughts to: guide@capitalcitypride.org

Are you going to be a vendor at Pride this year?

If so, please go on to our site today to complete the vendor form:

http://www.capitalcitypride.org/forms/vendor.php

The sooner the better on this! Space if filling up fast!!

Questions? info@capitalcitypride.org

Thanks!

Beach Party This Friday!

Please join us for the beach party this Friday at all four bars!

Here's our facebook invite:

http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=73124672704&ref=ts

Questions? info@capitalcitypride.org

Miss Gay Des Moines US of A 2009

Please join us THIS Sunday for a Miss Gay Des Moines USofA 2009
Doors open at 5pm and starts at 6pm.

At the Garden www.grdn.com

Planning to get married?

Planning to get married or know someone who is going to? Feel free to email info@capitalcitypride.org to find same-sex friendly vendors! We have been contacted by many vendors and we are going to keep a list of them to help you have an amazing wedding!

Are you a vendor and want to be on our vendor list? Please email info@capitalcitypride.org and we will list you on our list!

Pride Bracelets on sale and new postcards for Pride are here!!!

Pride Bracelets are currently for sale for $2.00 for pick up at the Village Bean or $3.00 if you would like it mailed. Email info@capitalcitypride.org to purchase!

We are also looking for people interested in picking up marketing material (postcards and business cards) to distrubute to your circle of friends, family, and co-workers. If you are intersted in helping get the word out please email info@capitalcitypride.org

Thanks!!!

NEW LGBT Center!!!

If you have not heard, a new "LGBT Center and Progressive place to be" is opening soon. The address is 1300 Locust St. on the corner of Locust and 13th St. near Ritual Cafe.

The Center is in need of items to furnish its offices and provide services to fill area needs. Just a partial list of items desired is desks, chairs, chairs, books, videos.
You name it they need it!

If you are able to donate it or know of someone who can, please contact thecenterdm@gmail.com

Thanks!!

AIDS Walk/Run - Two Weeks Away!

Dear Friends of the Project,

Spring is here, and the AIDS Project of Central Iowa's AIDS Walk/Run is
two weeks away! We have had amazing success with this event in the
past eight years  and we are once again looking to our supporters for
your involvement. We invite you to join us on Saturday, April 18th at
Des Moines University, 3440 Grand Ave. Both the walk and run start at
10:00 am. Participants have the choice of entering the 5K run or the
one-mile walk. Remember to register early to ensure an event shirt in
your size.

The success of the Walk/Run directly affects the Project's mission of
assisting people living with HIV to achieve the highest quality of
life available and preventing future infections in our community. We
encourage participants to collect contributions from family, friends,
co-workers and neighbors. The involvement of the community is critical
to the success of the Project's mission. You can register, as well as
make donations, with the enclosed entry form or at our website:
www.aidsprojectci.org

See our website for more information, or call us at (515)284-0245.

See you at the finish line!

David Vitiritto
Rhea Van Brocklin
2009 Walk/Run Co-Coordinators

Capital City Pride Planning Meeting Notes - 4-2-09

Here are the meeting notes from 4-2-09:

4-2-09 Meeting
• 6:35 Call to order
• Roll Call
• Introductions
• Look over the agenda
• Committee Chair Updates: CCU
o Communications (Ed)
• Vendor forms are live on web
• Even though sponsors get vendor/parade space, they still need to fill out form
• Thanks to Ed and Tom’s work on posters!
• Pride guide is waiting on a few ads, but is almost ready to go…
o Rules
• Susie Cook is new rules chair, unanimous vote
• Still working on 501©3, but taxes need to be filed first… hopefully by 2 weeks from tonight, it will be filed
o Fundraising (Todd)
• Passed around Beach Party, Volleyball tournament, and event calendar
• Current sponsors
• ING $5000
• Nationwide $3000
• Wells Fargo $3000
• Garden/Saddle $4000
• Liberty Gifts $1000
• Bowman Chiropractic $1000
• One Iowa $500
• Iowa Health $500
• Buddy’s $500
• Rio – still deciding
• Principal – still deciding
• Des Moines Social Club
• Wants to have Pride Art auction
• Participants will pay $5, CCP will get proceeds from door and art
• Anthony and Lora Faracchi will handle getting art
• Will happen probably a Friday night, 6-10pm
• A
• Stephanie from EFR will do $500 sponsorship, we will pay the $405 for interpreting services
• Voted unanimously to approve this
• DeKuyper contacted Todd, they will give us $250 towards our advertising
• All Iowa AIDS benefit will do $500 sponsorship, we will get ½ price ad in their program
• Voted unanimously to approve this
• AIDS project will donate space for us to hold our meetings there
• They will also help with poster distribution/advertising
o Parade (Justin/Marty)
• Wells Fargo will not bring the stagecoach this year
o Pridefest (Stinky)
• Contracts are done for stage, lights, sound, and performers total cost =$10,750
• Need $3250 deposit due by April 8th
• Christine O’Leary (comedienne) will emcee, do whatever else we needed… she usually costs $5000, but she is willing to work with us
• ID Lube is the exclusive lube sponsor, but we can back out of contract
• Kristine W. has relationship with KY
• Entertainment for Sunday is coming along well
• Budget Update (Angela)
o We have $7200 in our account as of right now
o Payments are coming in, then we’ll get things paid
o We’re going to email all invoices that we can from now on
• Stefanie Baker
o Works for Employee and Family Resources
o Has GLBT-anti-tobacco grant
o She did community assessment as part of her grant, and got feedback across the state that some people are looking for more substance-free events
• Review Accountabilities
o Anthony will put something in writing re: Des Moines Social Club fundraiser and email it, group will vote by email on Monday
o Anthony will forward Christine O’Leary’s information to the rest of the group
o Stephanie and Nicholi will write up something about their vision and mission
o Sandy and Angela will type up something on their marriage proposal
• Any new business
o Discussed Sandy Volpaka’s reopening the GLBT Center downtown, and possibly getting her to a meeting to help plan some family-friendly events (possibly re-introducing Pride picnic)
o Discussed an educational component for pride that we will talk more about next meeting
o Sandy and Angela proposed that we have a group marriage or something of the sort as a part of Pride this year
• Closing Announcements
o Next planning committee meeting: May 7th, 2009
o Next Central Committee Meeting: April 16th at the AIDS project
• Adjourn 7:55pm