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