4/23/10

 

A Time for Pride

With the arrival of warm weather, one realizes that Summer is fast approaching and that the Reading Pride Celebration is not too far away. While busy finalizing all the events, Reading Pride is delighted to announce that this year’s headliner will be the internationally acclaimed hit-maker Thea Austin.  Anyone who has ever spent time on a dance floor will have no problem remembering her many hits (”Don’t Stop”, “Rhythm is a Dancer”, “I Can’t Get Enough”, “I Got the Power”) just to name a few. Also performing at this year’s event and back by popular demand is Tom Goss.



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While many believe that Reading Pride is just a one day event, it is actually so much more. It is true that the main Pride Festival will occur on Sunday, July 18th in Centre Park, but it is actually an entire weekend of events. On Friday July 16th, Reading Pride will gather at the Reading Area Community College for the showing of a documentary film, discussion and a reception. On Saturday July 17th, Reading Pride will host an interfaith prayer service/reception and later a pre-pride party at the Red Star Saloon. On Sunday evening July 18th the weekend will conclude with a dance.


Not only is the Reading Pride Celebration more than just a one day event, the organization holds fundraisers throughout the year. Join us at these upcoming events: “The Fourth Annual Evening at Stirling” on Sunday, May 16th from 3-7 PM, 1120 Centre Ave.(Price is $30 in advance/$35 at door and includes entertainment, silent auction, hot & cold hors d'oeuvres, carving station, beverages, beer, wine, coffee and desserts);“A Kick Off to Summer Party” on Sunday, June 6th from 2-6 PM at the Brick House Pub, 1348 Brooke Blvd, in Kenhorst (Price is $15 for indoor picnic/dance party including complimentary keg, picnic food, door prizes and cash bar); and “Joyride: A Gay Event at Dorney Park” on Saturday, May 22nd from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Reading Pride will partner with New York City Pride to sponsor an evening of fun and entertainment at Dorney Park. 


You are also encouraged to become a member and help with the work. The general membership meeting is held on the 3rd Monday of the month at Chef Allan's. Note that in the couple of months prior to the July Pride weekend, the general meeting then begins to meet every other Monday and eventually every Monday leading up to Pride weekend.
You may want to serve on any of the various committees such as: entertainment; newsletter; fundraising; vendors; community development; interfaith prayer service; decorating; public relations/marketing; web site; election/audit; grants/sponsorship; and events operations. Generally speaking, committees meet on certain Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Waldorf Cafe.


Tickets for events can be purchased by calling Lori at 484.955.1490 or Rich at 610.375.8209. For further info, see readingpridecelebration.org 

This article was written by Donald Maher, Chair, Public Relations/Marketing Committee, Reading Pride Celebration    

posted by Reading Pride  # 4/23/2010
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