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Pride Lehigh \y Valley P r i de G u i de 2 0 03 GLBT Resource G u i de www.pridelv.org A- T H'S k o b e d i e n ce is the story of a woman, a congregation, and an issue that has divided the nation. Local Premier: Sunday, June 22,7:00 p.m. Moyer Hall, Muhlenberg College (building next to the Chapel) Benefit for Lutheran Concerned North America & the Ministries of Wingspan Suggested donation-$10 Refreshments follow the film THIS obedience' follows the Rev. Anita C Hill and her congregation at St Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church from their decision to commit ^ecclesiastical disobedi ence* by ordaining Anita. From personal stories of those involved to high-stakes political maneuvering of a denomination, THIS obedience* provides insight into an historic series of events that rocked the third largest Christian denomination in the United States. Screening sponsored by the GajrLesbian Ministry Task Force, northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. PRIDE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY P.O. Box 20804, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 610-770-6200 Email: [email protected] www.pridelv.org Lehigh \ / Valley Pridefest Dear Friends, Welcome to the 10th Annual Lehigh Valley Pride Festival. We hope you enjoy your time here at the festival and throughout the year in the valley. Please support our sponsors and advertisers. Their generosity helps make the festival possible. Over the last ten years, Pride of the Lehigh Valley has witnessed many advances in rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Here at Pride we have expanded from an annual festival to additional programs that touch the GLBT and larger community. For the first time this year we were a Community Partner with the Mayfair Festival for the Arts. We also work together with community task forces on issues such as domestic violence and spirituality. In addition, we hold fabulous King and Queen Pageants and film festivals for all to enjoy! Many challenges remain. Yet, I believe that we are lucky to be on this journey and that we will look back at our progress in amazement. My Quaker friends have taught me that there is a big difference between being an anti-war activist and a peacemaker. Peacemaking is a risky, ongoing act of faith. It takes a great leap of conviction to believe that our positive efforts will do some good in this world. I believe that our voices will be heard and I am thankful for your effort in accepting the challenges we face. Sincere thanks to all who helped make the festival, parade and other programs a success. We couldn't have done it without you! Yours in the Spirit of Pride, Bren Hoelman President President's Letter 1 Helping you celebrate your PRIDE for 10 years... Pride of the Lehigh Valley Pride of the Lehigh Valley's mission is the advancement of GLBT rights and pride through community outreach, to be achieved through events and activities aimed at: • Raising community awareness and understanding by increasing the positive visibility of GLBT people throughout the Lehigh Valley. • Celebrating the contributions of GLBT persons on art, music, literature, film, religion, education, history, family life sports and community activities. • Promoting community resources available to GLBT people in the Lehigh Valley. • Celebrating the diversity and encouraging unity within the GLBT community. • Creating a positive atmosphere in which people will be encouraged to "come out" so each person may realize their full potential as a GLBT person. Pride of the Lehigh Valley was formed in 1993 by a small group of residents. Inspired while attending a civil rights march in Washington, D.C., they saw the need to provide a much-needed positive and welcoming atmosphere for Lehigh Valley gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people everywhere. 2 Pride LV Mission Pride of the Lehigh Valley Media Policy In order to ensure the right of privacy to be enjoyed by all that attend any and all Pride of the Lehigh Valley sponsored events and functions, it shall be the policy of the Board of Directions and the Public Relations Committee to work with the media in the following manner: • To send press releases to media representatives within one month of any Pride of the Lehigh Valley sponsored event. • To refer all questions and requests to the Pride of the Lehigh Valley spokesperson as designated by the standard operating procedures or, in lieu thereof, the Board of Directors. • To request that the media refrain from using still cameras of any type of video photography unless they have the written or verbal consent of the intended photographic subjects. Print and other news journalists are welcome and encouraged to attend, cover and provide visibility for Pride of the Lehigh Valley in the commu nity. It will be made clear, however, that the privacy of all attendees must be respected. Media Policy 3 Pride of the Lehigh Valley 2003 Board of Directors Brenda Hoelman, President Arlene Baron, Vice-President Terry Worthington, Secretary Gary Lee Schaefer, Treasurer Constance Kristofik, Board Member Film Committee Liz Sherry, Chair Festival Planning Board Festival Committee Co-Chair Arlene Baron Festival Committee Co-Chair Brenda Hoelman Designer Kirsten Winering Entertainment Co-Chair Constance Kristofik Entertainment Co-Chair Jimmy Black PR/Publicity Co-Chair Brad Wentz PR/Publicity Co-Chair Pam Pillsbury Parade Chair David Baldwin Pride Guide Committee Brad Wentz, Gary Phillips, Brenda Hoelman Vendor Committee Brad Wentz, Brenda Hoelman Volunteer Coordinator Terry Worthington Festival Committee Amelia Letnes, Julie Ziff Sint, Mark Bobkin, Mike Freid, Rita Bouchedid Behind the Scenes 2003 Parade Grand Marshall Pride of the Lehigh Valley is proud and pleased to announce the acceptance by Allyson Hamm, community activist and volunteer as the 2003 Pride Parade Grand Marshall! Allyson has unselfishly given of her time, talent, and spirit for many years to numerous organizations. In fact, Allyson has worked as a major activist in almost every area of the Lehigh Valley GLBT and multicultural community. To name just a few of her accomplishments and contributions: She is currently on the Haven and PA-GALA Boards. She is a City Commissioner on the Allentown Human Relations Commission. She was elected with the highest number of votes against her opponents by Lehigh County mainstream Democratic voters to be a State Democratic Committee member. She has organized events or made presentations to MCC, PFLAG, GLORA and GLOSS, she was the President of Pride of the Lehigh Valley for the 2000 and 2001 Pride Festivals. She has done major outreach to other minority communities by helping to organize city sponsored anti-hate workshops, networking breakfasts and banquets. Allyson Hamm embodies the true spirit of community activism. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our community. Pride of the Lehigh Valley would like to thank the 2002 Pride Queen and King for their support and contributions throughout the past yean 2002 Queen of Pride 2002 King of Pride Jazman Star Simmer ©MAC. Photography ©M.A.C. Photography '03 Grand Marshall/'02 Royalty 5 Pride wishes to acknowledge and thank the following people, businesses, organizations and sponsors whose support and assistance made the 2003 Lehigh Valley Pridefest possible. Allentown EMS M.A.C Photography Allentown Fire Department Mark Gable Allentown Health Bureau Mayfair Festival of the Arts Allentown Police Department Michael Perry Hair Salon Barnes and Noble Rainbow Mountain Resort City of Allentown Red Robin Restaurant David Petrilla Reverend Beth Goudy Dean Erney Sign of the Bear Natural Foods Diamonz Management and Staff Stonewall-Mooselounge Management FACT and Staff J. Black Productions Subway John Chernak Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley Gay Men's Chorus Valley Free Press General Sponsor Air Products and Chemicals Entertainment Sponsors Arlene Baron Bethlehem Vacuum Cleaner Outlet Coalition for a Smoke-Free Valley Diamonz Nightclub & Restaurant JP O'Malley's Pub Stonewall and the Mooselounge Media Sponsors And Baby magazine Girlfriends Magazine Pulse Weekly Official Hotel Sponsor Radisson Hotel Bethlehem Thanks to the many brilliant illusionists and community talent who are performing on the Showcase Cabaret Stage for Pride. In addition, Pride would like to thank the staff of volunteers and anyone we forgot who contributed in our success! 6 Thank You Main Stage Entertainment Schedule Master of Ceremonies - Alix Olson Opening Ceremonies 12:00 Featuring the National Anthem sung by the Lehigh Valley Gay Men's Chorus and an Opening Prayer by Rev. Elizabeth Goudy of the Metropolitan Community Church. Jade Esteban Estrada 12:30 Girlyman 2:00 Alix Olson 3:00 Crave 4:00 The Meat Joy 4:45 CommonbonD 5:30 Merchandise for entertainers will be on sale at the Artist Tent throughout the day. Showcase Cabaret Stage 1:00pm - 5:00pm Enjoy fabulous performances by local illusionists and community talent! Schedule posted on marquee. Entertainment Schedule 2003 Lehigh Valley Pridefest Entertainment Series Pridefest Headliner Jade Esteban Estrada www.getjaded.com Genre Magazine calls him "the most exciting Latin pop artist ever to emerge onto the music scene". He has performed in seven languages and in 33 countries to date and his hypnotic music can be heard on the Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning police drama The Shield on FX. Talent in Motion Magazine states "this brilliant musician is quickly rising to become one of the most historical figures in American pop culture." Meet JADE ESTEBAN ESTRADA.. In September 2000, he opened the doors to his own label and released his long- awaited debut album Angel (Vicarious) in February 2001. Estrada also lent his golden voice to the Being Out Rocks (Centaur) compilation CD where he joined such artists as Cyndi Lauper, Sarah McLachlan and Taylor Dayne and was awarded the Premio Estrella at the 9th Annual Encuentro Awards in Miami for outstanding visibility and achievement in the entertainment industry. 2002 also marked the year he became a familiar face in the literary world when he was featured on the front cover of Ed Karvoski Jr.'s best-selling book Award-Winning Men. In 2003, Estrada was awarded a Timmy Award Nomination for Best Singer of the Year. He has shared the stage with Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Ricky Martin, Margaret Cho, RuPaul, Brooke Shields, and Jimmy Somerville and countless other fabulous stars. Estrada is currently at work on his follow-up album working with producer DJ Billy B, performing his hit one-man show Icons: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1" and directing the New York production of Tortilla Heaven by playwright sister- Celeste Angela Estrada. "Don't mess with that family," warns WOR Radio. "Jade Esteban Estrada is a 21st century Oscar Wilde," documents Maria Durand of Urban Latino TV. To say that Mr. Estrada is one of the most influential Latin artists in the country is a grave understatement. Through his work in his artistic and political endeavors, he is fast becoming one of the world's most ground breaking personalities. 8 Jade Estaban Estrada