2009 Pride Guide 2009 Pride Guide

P R I D E L O N D O N F E S T I VA L
FAMILYreunion
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gathering, meeting, homecoming, get-together, reuniting,
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again, rejoining, reconciliation, restoration, harmonizing,, bringing
together, healing the breach, rapprochement; see also gathering.
thering.
Annual Pride Art Show Opening Reception ❋ Pride Family Picnic at
Gibbons Park ❋ Pride Movie Day ❋ Sunday Pride Service ❋ Pride Flag
Raising ❋ Pride Literary Night ❋ London Pride Festival & The Verve
Theatre ❋ Carole Allison ❋ Kate and Moxy ❋ Miss Pride London
Festival Pageant ❋ Pride KidZone ❋ The Joys ❋ FLY’s Spectacular
Tribute To The Dixie Chicks ❋ MO ❋ God Made Me Funky ❋ Pride
London Festival Parade ❋ Kelly & The Kelly Girls ❋ AND MORE...
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JULY 16 - 26
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Councillors: Cheryl Miller, Bernie MacDonald, Stephen Orser, Roger Caranci, Bill Armstrong and Susan Eagle
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Pride Literary Night - Featuring Mariko Tamaki
Plus Slam Poet Sly | Pat Brown, with her new novel L.A. Heat | Steven Curtis
Sponsored by Braywick Bistro, Elegant Catering and Pride London Festival
Reception 6pm, Readings 7pm, Admission $5
Wednesday July 22
Karaoke and Open Mic inside the Bar | Drag Queen Bingo on the Patio
Thursday July 23
Mr. & Miss Seven Pageant | Drag King Show
Friday July 24
Unity Party | Featuring Guest DJ & House DJ Jesney
Saturday July 25
Black Light/White Party | Featuring Special Guest DJ & House DJ Energy
Sunday July 26
Pride Parade 12- 2
Watch for our fantastic floats
plus a band sponsored by Seven
Post-Parade Wind-Down Party
at the Bar & on the Patio
A Message From The President:
Wow, another year has gone by and once again we are into Pride Season. During these harrowing
times we have met with several pit falls but have endured the downturns and managed to
create another fun and exciting Festival for all. The City of London has unfortunatly lost a
few of the festivals/events but Pride London Festival has managed to forge on solidifying the
determination and strength of the GLBT Community and their supporters.
Returning this year we have the popular Kid Zone, Live Theatre Production, Literary Night and
the Pride Art Show. Also, it wouldn’t be a Pride Festival without the outside stage with a
fantastic entertainment lineup to suit everyone’s taste. This year, after a brief hiatus, we have
reinstated a couple of old favorites; the Pride Movie Day and the Saturday night dance.
We have chosen the theme “A Family Reunion”. This came about from the comments made by
attendees at the Festival last year; “It’s like a family reunion”. We see faces we haven’t seen for
a year. And like Family Reunions there is always the comment “we’ll have to get together more
often” or “we’ll have coffee sometime”; that often and sometime never seems to come about
(until the next year). Take the time to follow through and share special time with aquaintances;
life is to short. And for those coming into London for the Pride celebrations; come back more
than just once a year. London has a lot to offer; from excellent performances at The Grand
Theatre/McManus Theatre, Centennial Hall, first rate performers at the John Labatt Centre,
various other summer festivals and many great shops, restaurants and hotels. Check out
Tourism London www.londontourism.ca and The London Arts Hub/London Arts Council www.
londonarts.ca for all the exciting and entertaining events within our wonderful city.
I would like to thank the dedicated Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, Volunteers, Sponsors
and Advertisers who have made this event possible. As I say each year “the sponsors and
advertisers supported you; please go out and support them”.
Enjoy the planned events but most of all HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY PRIDE.
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
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Trademark owned by VIA Rail Canada Inc.
VIA Rail is a proud sponsor of Pride London 2009.
viarail.ca
Mission Statement
Pride London’s Festival’s mission is
to provide an annual opportunity to
generate celebratory, cultural, artistic
and educational events which affirm
the lives of GLBTT2 (gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transsexual, transgender,
two spirited) people and supporters
through activities which promote unity,
inclusion and awareness of sexual and
gender diversity.
Organization Vision
Pride London Festival operates within
a set of principles and ideals that
encourage community investment
and development; health and wellbeing; safety and the advancement of
Canadian art through an annual artistic
and cultural festival.
and culture of the GLBTT2 (gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transsexual, transgender, two
spirited) community.
Artists and artistic works are chosen
based on content, availability, diversity,
focus and cultural merit.
Ideally
professional/amateur artists who are
of the GLBTT2 community and whose
work deals directly or indirectly with
related gender, sexual or discrimination
issues are chosen. Generally they are
under representated in the commerical
arts community; their work may be
marginalized due to content; it is a
great opportunity to expose work to
the elements of the community which
would most likely be affected by it. It is
also an opportunity to show examples
of successful professional/amateur
GLBTT2 persons.
Artistic Vision
The goal of Pride London Festival is to
present a variety of works in the various
mediums (music, photography, writing,
painting, film, video and performance)
that highlight, explore, expand and
deal with identity and gender issues
Artists are not chosen strictly on
sexual orientation.
Heterosexual
artists whose work is somehow related
or aligned with GLBTT2 culture, deals
with discrimination or gender issues
are also considered.
LONDON HEALTH
AGENCIES
AIDS COMMITTEE OF LONDON
186 King Street , Suite 30
London, Ontario N6A 1C7
P: 519 434 1601
F: 519 434 1834
W: www.aidslondon.com
The AIDS Committee of London
provides free services to help people
affected with/by HIV build safer,
healthier lives.
Prevention Services: Available to
HIV positive or negative members
of your community.
We provide
weekly informative chat, referrals,
monthly discussion groups, condom
demonstrations, condom and lube
distribution to gay/lesbian bars in
London and at local gay/lesbian
establishments, ‘live’ information
and referrals to the online MSM
community in the London chat rooms
Pride
London
Festival
2009
London
& Area
Community
DIRECTORY
at gay.com, gay411.com and Squirt.
org, and presentations regarding HIV
transmission and prevention to groups
throughout London - Middlesex,
Huron, Elgin, Lambton, Oxford, and
Perth counties. For more information
on MSM activities please see our
web page: www.aidslondon.com/
msm.asp or contact Paul pjohnston
@aidslondon.com or Daniel dpugh@
aidslondon.com.
The Prevention Department also
provides educational presentations
for other at-risk groups about HIV/
AIDS and Hepatitis C and operates
Counterpoint Needle Exchange and
street outreach program.
Open Closet: ACOL hosts a support
group for 14-18 year old who are queer
or questioning their sexuality. Fridays
from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Dana Nosella
at 519-434-1601 - email opencloset@
aidslondon.com for more information.
Support Services:
Services are
available to those infected with/
affected by HIV/AIDS and are
confidential and free of charge. For
evening appointments, contact the
case manager directly.
Practical
services include: Country Cupboard
Food Bank, one on one support,
home/hospital visits, referrals to
other community services, treatment
resources, advocacy, emergency
financial assistance, accessing housing
programs, workshops, social groups,
information on living well (including
information specific to women),
transportation to and from medical
appointments and (depending on
resources), assistance with daily
living tasks and errands. Contact
Ryan, Dayle or Rob at 519-434-1601
or at rcampbell@aidslondon.com or
dallan@aidslondon.com or rnewman@
aidslondon.com.
ACOL works to raise awareness of and
support for HIV/AIDS related issues
throughout six counties. We connect
with people, businesses, and groups
through presentations, displays, and
special events including Pride, Sunfest,
A Taste for Life and AIDS Awareness
Week. Support for our work includes
many volunteers who make important
contributions to our programs and
services. If you are interested in
volunteering please visit our website
or contact Dana at 519-434-1601 or
dnosella@aidslondon.com.
LONDON INTERCOMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTRE - OPTIONS CLINIC
Anonymous HIV Testing
– 20 Minute Test Results
659 Dundas Street, London and/or
1355 Huron Street, London
P: 519 673 4427
What makes you proud to be
at Pride?
Is it your health? Is it the way you treat
people? Is it your discretion? Is it how
full your dance card is?
NEWS FLASH: knowing your HIV
status can affect all of those things,
and not always in a good way. But it’s
till better than not knowing.
For a lot of people, the best way to
find out is at an anonymous clinic.
At Options Clinic, we’ve been doing
it since 1992. Testing anonymously
means just that. We don’t ask for any
identifying information – no name,
no health card, no phone number, no
drivers licence – and we don’t report
HIV-Positive results to anybody but
the person who tests. Also, if you’re
reluctant to discuss certain behaviours
with your doctor, you might find it
easier with people you don’t know,
people who won’t raise an eyebrow or
wag a finger.
And good news for folks
at Pride 2009:
you can find out your status in a
matter of minutes. That’s right. This
weekend only we’re offering free,
rapid and anonymous HIV testing at
ACOL’s space, just down the road at
186 King Street, between Richmond
and Clarence Streets.
card is required. Hours of operation
for the STI Clinic are Monday to
Wednesday 5 to 7pm\, Friday 8:30 to
10:30 am. In addition MLHU offers a
Counter Point needle exchange site.
Hepatitis A immunization is offered
at no charge for bisexual or gay men,
men who have sex with men, people
with liver disease and IVDUs. There is
no charge for Hep B immunizations.
Sexual health counseling is included.
Freedom
of
information
and
confidentiality are cornerstones of
the Units work. Screening for abused
women is an integral part of all the
clinics services. We partner with other
agencies such as ACOL and Options
to offer our services to all. The
sexual health promotion team offers
presentations, workshops, group
discussions and health communication
messages on all issues of sexuality.
BE SAFE , BE INFORMED.
If you’d rather not miss any of the fun
this weekend, you can visit one of our
clinics. See our advertisement in the
Pride Guide for hours.
MIDDLESEX LONDON
HEALTH UNIT
50 King Street (at Ridout)
London, Ontario N6A 5L7
P: 519 663 5317
F: 519 663 8273
P: The Clinic 519 663 5446
P: Sexual Health Promotion
519 663 5317 ex. 2352/2212/2287
The Clinic at the MLHU offers a variety
of sexual health services throughout
the week. The Family Planning
Clinic (FPC) cater to women’s health
including breast exams, screening
for cervical cancer (Pap Tests) and
counseling. Condoms are free of
charge; female condoms and dental
dams are available at cost. A health
card is needed for FPC services. Hours
of operation for FPC are Monday to
Friday 8:30 to 4:30; some evenings
available.
Through the Sexually
Transmitted Diseases or Infections
Clinic-STI, individuals can access free
screening, diagnosis and treatment
of STIs, counseling and referrals to
community agencies such as HIV care.
The STI Clinic is drop in and no health
LONDON COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATIONS:
Anti-Hate and Anti-Bias Program
The Hate Helpline (519 951 1584) is
a confidential and anonymous service
that supports people who have either
witnessed or experienced hate, bias,
and discrimination by providing
information, referrals, and advocacy.
Hate and bias activity can include
the following: assault, vandalism
of religious property, obscene or
threatening calls, hate propaganda,
verbal slurs and threats, offensive
graffiti, and unequal access to
resources that include education and
medical care.
The Anti-Hate and Anti-Bias Program
at LUSO Community Services
The Anti-Hate and Anti-Bias Program
was created as a response to
community concerns about the hate,
bias, and discrimination that many
of us experience due to factors that
include age, ethno-cultural affiliation,
gender identity/expression, religion,
race, sexual orientation, and ability,
among others. More specifically the
program aims to raise awareness
about hate-related issues in our city
and to support individuals who have
experienced or witnessed hate and
bias activity.
The Anti-Hate and
Anti-Bias program offers one on
one support; presentations about
hate crime, hate and bias activity,
preventing hate; a monthly e-Bulletin
that includes information about
important awareness days, faith days,
cultural days, and alocal diversityrelated events; and special events
that aim to encourage social inclusion
and celebrate diversity.
The London Police Service has a Hate
Crime Unit that is mandated to address
hate-motivated criminal activity in
our community.
Non-local (provincial and federal)
resources to those targeted by hate
and bias activity:
(a) The Criminal Code of Canada (hate
crimes are defined in Section 318,
Section 319 and Section 4:30[4.1]
(b) The Canadian Human Rights Code
(available at the Canadian Human
Rights Commission website: www.
chrc-ccdp.ca)
(c)The Ontario Human Rights Code
(available at the Ontario Human Rights
Commission website: www.ohrc.on.ca)
(d) The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
1-866-598-0322 .
(e) The Ontario Human Rights Legal
Support Centre 1-866-625-5179;
www.hrlsc.on.ca
HATE CRIMES HOTLINE
519.951.1584
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
LONDON
379 Dundas Street, Suite 121
London, Ontario
W: www.sacl.ca
E: sacl@sacl.ca
P: 519 439 0844
F: 519 439 9931
24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: 519 438 2272
The Sexual Assault Centre London is
a feminist organization which believes
in equality, fairness and respect for
all persons. We provide individual
and group counseling, peer support,
accompaniments and advocacy in a
safe environment to female survivors
of sexual violence, 16 years of age and
older. We also provide information
and referrals and a 24 hour crisis and
support line to survivors, support
people and other individuals/
professionals. We seek to eliminate
sexual violence by promoting social
and attitudinal changes towards sexual
violence through public education,
professional training, outreach and
cooperative efforts with the other
community groups.
RAINBOW HEALTH ONTARIO
W: www.RainbowHealthOntario.ca
E: info@RainbowHealthOntario.ca
P: 416 324 4100 ext 5058
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) is a
province wide program that works to
improve the health and well being
of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans
people in Ontario through education,
research, outreach and public policy.
Our mission is to improve access to
services and to promote the health
of Ontario’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and
trans communities. Our team consists
of 4.5 staff in Toronto and 14 part time
Community Outreach Team members,
one in each of Ontario’s Local Health
Integration Networks (LHINs).
Our website provides: UÊÊ,iÜÕÀViÊ
Database featuring LGBT health and
wellness resources from Ontario,
Canada and around the World.
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LGBT positive service providers
and programs around the province.
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of trainers and educators who provide
LGBT education and training in
Ontario.
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profiles of LGBT health researchers
from academic institutions across
Ontario.
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LGBT health and wellness related
events and activities across the
province, as well as events of interest
outside of Ontario.
LONDON RELIGIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS
CHRIST CHURCH (ANGLICAN)
138 Wellington Street (at Hill)
London, Ontario
W: www.christchurchlondon.ca
E: christchurch3@bellnet.ca
P: 519 438 1171
(messages may be left)
Service
times:
Sunday
10:30
am
(Eucharist
Contemporary);
Wednesday 10am (informal Eucharist)
and 6:15 pm. Prayer in the style of
the Taize community. Christ Church
offers worship, pastoral ministry
and opportunities for spiritual
development
and
exploration,
primarily through the Viriditas Centre
for Creative Spirituality. We strive to
be a progressive Christian community,
within the Anglican tradition, offering
the welcome of God’s table to the
wide rainbow of God’s people.
INTEGRITY LONDON
138 Wellington Street
at Hill Street London, Ontario
W: www.integritycanada.org
First Wednesday of every month,
Worship at 7:15pm. Program from
7:45-9:00pm.
Integrity is an international movement
of Anglican gay men, lesbians,
bisexual, and transgender persons
and straight friends working towards
full inclusion in the Church. Integrity
London seeks to honour and explore
the sexual/spiritual diversity within and
around the Anglican faith. Through
worship, work, and play we strive to
be a blessing to the brokenness of our
world and Church. People of all faith
traditions are welcome.
MCC-METROPOLITAN
COMMUNITY CHURCH
138 Wellington Street (at Hill) Christ
Church Anglican London, Ontario
E: church@mcclondon.com
P: 519 645 0744
W: www.mcclondon.com
MCC London is a welcoming and
diverse Christian community rooted
within the LGBTQ2 community.
God wants you to know that you are
loved just as you are; completely and
unconditionally. We truly mean it when
we say that EVERYONE is welcome.
We celebrate an open communion
table, available and open to all people.
You don’t need to be a member of this
church or of any church to join with us
at our communion table. We are all
called to receive God’s blessings.
We join together each Sunday evening
at 7:00pm at Christ Church Anglican,
138 Wellington St S at Hill St. You can
find more information about us, our
denomination and upcoming events
on our website.
Join us for the Pride Family Picnic
being held at the north pavilion at
Gibbons Park on Saturday July 18
stating at 2pm (pot luck lunch with
games) and our Pride Service at Christ
Church Anglican on Sunday July 19 at
7pm. Come and experience God in
community and love.
UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP OF
LONDON
557 Clarke Rd. London, ON N5V 2E1
E: ufl@execulink.com
P: 519 451 0424
F: 519 453 3676
www.unitarianfellowshipoflondon.org
The Unitarian Fellowship of London
is a liberal religious community. We
welcome the GLBTQ community to
come and join us as we challenge
the mind, nourish the spirit and act
in the world. We offer marriage
and memorial services and religious
education to all families, regardless of
sexual orientation.
SPIRAL ASSOCIATES
OF LONDON
P: 519 471-9252
E: sylviajb4cats@aol.com
C: Sylvia J. Brightwell, BA, MDiv
Spiral Associates of London offers
Counselling for Spiritual Wholeness
Life’s Losses and Dreamwork
Qualified user of MBTI. Qualified
Labyrinth Facilitator.
SOCIAL CLUBS
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN
ONTARIO - PRIDE WESTERN UWO
W: www.pridewestern.ca
Pride Library
W: www.uwo.ca/pridelib
Equity Services
W: www.uwo.ca/equity
P: 519 661 3574
Pride Western welcomes GLBTQ2
students, friends and allies. GLBTQ2
services are a non-profit organization
funded by the USC and run completely
by students. Regular planned events
are available to suit many tastes. Join
Pride Western.ca make new friends
and connect for support, to study,
or just obtain info on our services.
Visit our website for details on our
upcoming events.
AWOL-ADVENTUROUS WOMEN
OF LONDON
Contact: Kathleen Holland
P: 519 471 2177
E: hollandkm@rogers.com to receive
monthly newsletters by email.
A women only social group that
engages in activities like horseback
riding, movies, game nights, dinners,
hikes, canoeing and other events
bearing a theme. Women most likely
to come out to the AWOL activities
are those who are new to London, to
their sexual orientation or looking to
make new friends.
LONDON LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
W: www.llff.ca
E: llff@sympatico.ca
P: 519 434 0246
Our festival usually runs late April or
early May. The London Lesbian Film
Festival is a celebratory gathering at
which we project our images, challenge
our politics and reflect upon our lives.
The festival aims to portray the richness
and diversity of lesbian experiences
and to provide an opportunity to
strengthen our communities. Please
check our website closer to April
for details.
LET’S DINE OUT CLUB
Contact: Bill Worrall
E: LLLDineOut@aol.com
P: 519 473 7428
A group for Mature Gay & Bi Men
and their admireers. Monthly dinners
and activities at various venues.
Great monthly newsletter free for the
asking by sending an email to the
address above.
ROYAL SOVEREIGN DUCAL COURT
OF LONDON SOUTHWESTERN
ONTARIO INC.
P.O. Box 44021 Market Tower
141 Dundas Street
London, Ontario Canada N6A 5S5
P: 519 438 7409
Executive Secretary: Suzanne Couture
W: www.icslondoncourt.ca
We are a non-profit group that raises
funds for groups and organizations
who receive little or no government
funding.
We are part of the
International Court System of North
America. Everyone is welcome.
GGNT- “GUYS GETTING NAKED
TOGETHER”
E: butchie54@gmail.com
GGNT is a social naturist group for
gay/bi men who like to socialize in a
non sexual environment. The group
is based in the local area of London,
Ontario. Get-togethers are held bimonthly and are planned and decided
on by the group as a whole. The
group participates in bi-monthly swim
socials, potluck dinners, movie nights
etc... All memberships to this group
are approved by the Moderator. For
more information use the email as
stated above.
LONDON AREA
ORGANIZATIONS
ELGIN ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT
99 Edward Street,
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1Y8
P: 519 631 9900
F: 519 633 0468
Our Sexual Health Department offers
STD testing on Thursdays at noon and
5pm. It is free of charge, confidential,
and no health card is needed. We
also offer anonymous HIV blood
work. There are also resources on
sexuality available to pick up during
business hours. We also distribute
free condoms and offer birth control
counseling.
YOUTH LINE
P.O. Box 62 Station F
Toronto, Ontario M4^2L4
W: www.youthline.ca
E: info@youthline.ca
P: 416 962 2232 or 1 888 687 9688
Since 1994 the GLBTQ2 Youth Line
has been providing peer-support via a
toll free, confidential and anonymous
phone line in Ontario. As services
for the GLBTQ2 youth are limited or
non-existent the Youth Line seeks to
address the development challenges
that youth face by providing a
compassionate ear, information and
referrals. Resources are also available
on the Youth Line website.
AIDS COMMITTEE OF
CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER,
WATERLOO & AREA
(ACCKWA)
Unit 105, 67 King St E.,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 2K4
W: www.acckwa.com
E: director@acckwa.com
P: 519 570 3687
F: 519 570 4034
Hours of operation :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Anonymous testing clinic from 4pm to
7pm on Thursdays.
PROVINCIAL
RESOURCES
CLGRO-COALITION FOR LESBIAN
AND GAY RIGHTS IN ONTARIO
Box 822 Station A, Toronto, Ontario
M5W 1G3
W: www.web.ca/clgro
E: clgro@web.ca
P: 416 405 8253
CLGRO is an organization composed
of groups and individuals who are
committed to working towards
feminism and lesbian, gay and
bisexual liberation by engaging in
public struggle for full human rights,
by promoting diversity and access,
and by strengthening co-operative
networks for lesbian, gay and bisexual
activism.
NATIONAL RESOURCES
EGALE CANADA
310-396 Cooper Street,
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2H7
W: www.egale.ca
E: egale.canada@egale.ca
P: 613 230 1043 or 1 888 204 7777
F: 613 230 9395
Egale Canada advances equality
and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender people and their
families across Canada. We fight
discrimination and champion human
rights through lobbying and legal
action.
Our communications and
action network of over 3,200 members
include people in each and every
province and territory of Canada.
BENEFACTOR $500+
Nancy Branscombe
London Lesbian
Film Festival
The Stag Shop
FRIENDS $25 TO $250
Grand Theatre
Wishing Everyone a
Happy Celebration
Controller
Bud Polhill
COUNCILLORS
Cheryl Miller
Bernie MacDonald
Stephen Orser
Roger Caranci
Bill Armstrong
Susan Eagle
CONTROLLERS
Tom Gosnell
Bud Polhill
Gina Barber
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
& COMMITTEE CHAIRS
DIRECTORS
Eugene Dustin – President
David Marcy – Treasurer
Suzanne Couture – Director
Sherri Moore – Director
Dwayne Mills – Director
Ken Sadler – Secretary
Christopher D’Aguilar
– Program Coordinator
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Pride London Cultural Festival
– Ben Benedict
Art Show – Ben Benedict
Literary Night – Joan Brennan
Theatre Night – John Lougheed
Pride Movie Day – Eugene Dustin
Pride Guide
– Christopher D’Aguilar
Vendors – Eugene Dustin
Kid Zone – Sherri Moore
Parade – Suzanne Couture
Volunteers/Seucrity – DJ Chrissley
Entertaiment – Eugene Dustin
Religious Component
– Mike Miedzinski
Miss Pride London Festival Pagaent
– Miss Leigha Devine
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Pride Guide Cover – Jacqui Ball
Pride Guide Design – Jacqui Ball
Pride Guide Printing
– WEBCO Publications
Parade Grand Marshall
– Richard Hudler
Website Maintenance
and Updates – digiBee.net
Website Host – Real Internet
SEXUAL ASSAULT
CENTRE LONDON
379 DUNDAS STREET, SUITE 121
LONDON, ONTARIO N6B 1V5
CRISIS LINE: (519) 438-2272
BUSINESS LINE: (519) 439-0844
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1680 Oxford Street East
P.O. Box 7010
London, ON N5Y 5R8
519 455 9000
Positive Space
TD Canada Trust
is proud to support the
Pride London Festival.
We’re working together with the
Pride London Festival to make a
difference in our communities.
PRIDE LONDON FESTIVAL
ART EXHIBIT 2009
Featured Artists Include:
Stepfan Andrejicka, Richard Attanasio, Bruce Flowers, Loren Griffin, Kim Harrison, Jane Hook, David Holt,
Steven Kato, Rick Mann, Scott McEwan, Andrew McPhail, Pauline Moss, Margaret Rossiter, Marcy Saddy
With special thanks to our Jurors Joseph Couture, Barry Fair and Allen Irving, and the
Volunteer Committee, Ben Benedict, chair/curator, Bruce Flowers, Lynette Richards, and Stefan Andrejicka
Join the curator and artists on Saturday, July 18 at 1 pm for a tour and discussion of the show
Forest City Gallery
258 Richmond Street
London, ON, N6B 2H7
(519) 434-5875
From July 16 through 25, 2009
Tues. to Sat., Noon until 5 PM
Opening Reception July 16, 2009
From 7:30 to 10 PM
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JULY 24-09
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All Friday night events will be held inside Rumrunners Music Hall.
This is the same address as the The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage for the
outdoor events. See www.londonmusichall.com. Donations at the door.
Location: Rumrunners Music Hall-185 Queens Ave, London, Ontario
CAROLE ALLISON
FRIDAY 7:30pm to 8:15pm
Learn more about Carole Allison by
visiting www.caroleallison.com
Location: Rumrunners Music Hall
185 Queens Ave.
London, Ontario
KATE AND MOXY
FR8:30pm to 9:45pm
For more information about Kate and
Moxy please visit their myspacewww.
myspace.com/katemoxy.
Location: Rumrunners Music Hall
185 Queens Ave.
London, Ontario
MISS PRIDE LONDON FESTIVAL PAGEANT
10:00pm to 12:00am
Come out and vote for your next Miss Pride London Festival.
Location: Rumrunners Music Hall
185 Queens Ave.
London, Ontario
THE JOYS
SATURDAY 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Learn more about The Joys; visit their
website at www.thejoys.ca
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment
Stage at Rumrunners Music Hall
Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave.
London Ontario
AFTER PARTY?
12:00pm till who knows when?
Location: Who knows where?
SATURDAY
JULY 25-09
Outdoor Events at The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage
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Back by popular demand the Pride KidZone hours are here
again this year and once again proudly sponsored by Councillor
Nancy Branscombe.
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage
at Rumrunners Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave.
London Ontario.
FLY’s Spectacular Tribute To The Dixie Chicks
SATURDAY 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Read all about it at www.continentalentertainment.ca
/dixie/dixie.php
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage
at Rumrunners Music Hall Parking Lot, 185
Queens Ave., London, Ontario
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On a crash-course
in self-discovery MO
locked herself in her
little basement studio and wrote, performed and
recorded a collection of songs that explore love,
desire, pain, faith, strength, and acceptance.
Formally the fierce front woman of the Canadian
band Stutter, MO toured Canada, had a song
on the radio and a vid on MuchMusic. This solo
projects marks a new and exciting chapter.
With a driving band behind her, MO’s live show
is high-energy fun with tons of sex appeal and
rock and roll attitude.
‘I hope my songs might give others a new
perspective, help people through similar
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in advance - call 519 673 8625 or email pridelondonfestival@hotmail.com
SUNDAY
JULY 26-09
Pride London Festival Parade 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Parade Route: Formation at 12:00 noon on Queens Ave parking lot between
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Planned arrival at the Outdoor Venue is at 2:00pm(ish).
Outdoor Party and Events at The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage
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Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at Rumrunners Music
Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave., London, Ontario
MUSIC/OPEN MIC SUNDAY 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Sing, dance, sing & dance, bring your piano , guitar, tuba, trumpet whatever
instrument you play and have your 5 minutes of fame
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at Rumrunners Music
Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave., London, Ontario
Eugene & The Speeches
SUNDAY 2:10pm to 2:30pm
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at Rumrunners
Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave., London, Ontario
Kelly & The Kelly Girls
SUNDAY 2:45pm to 3:45pm
Get the scoop on the band at
www.kellyclipperton.com
Location: The TD Canada Trust
Entertainment Stage at Rumrunners
Music Hall Parking Lot,
185 Queens Ave., London, Ontario
GOD MADE ME FUNKY
SATURDAY 9:00pm to 11:00pm
Visit www.godmademefunky.com for
more information.
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment
Stage at Rumrunners Music Hall
Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave.
London, Ontario
AFTER PARTY?
Royal Sovereign Ducal Court of London
Southwestern Ontario Wind Down Show
SUNDAY 4:00pm to 5:00pm
http://www.icslondoncourt.piczo.com/?cr=2
Location: The TD Canada Trust Entertainment Stage at Rumrunners
Music Hall Parking Lot, 185 Queens Ave., London, Ontario
Unitarian Fellowship of
London
1140 DUNDAS ST.
LONDON, ONTARIO N5W 3A8
(519) 659-3787 FAX
(519) 453-5069
www.mccullochs.on.ca
Our Unitarian Universalist congregation
extends a warm welcome to Bisexual,
Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender people
and their families. We are a caring,
open-minded spiritual community that
encourages you to seek your own
spiritual path. This is a place where
people gather to nurture their spirits and put their faith into
action by helping to make our community—and the world—a
better place. We believe that our first Principle, respecting “the
inherent worth and dignity of every person,” applies equally to
people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Our lay
chaplains perform marriages and commitment ceremonies for
everyone. Search youtube for “nz8omkCTvQA” for information
on how UUs support gay marriage.
www.unitarianfellowshipoflondon.org
MAKEUP , WI GS AND HATS
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Mon- Sat 9: 00 – 5: 30
Free Pa rkin g
Sunday Services 10:45 am
(with concurrent youth programming &
childcare)
557 Clarke Road
ufl@execulink.com
519-451-0424
www.cuc.ca
www.uua.org
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Irene Mathyssen
Your Member of Parliament for
London-Fanshawe
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Constituency Office:
1700 - D Dundas St.
London, ON
N5W 3C9
t: 519-685-4745
f: 519-685-1462
e: mathyi@parl.gc.ca
www.irenemathyssen.ca
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CONGRATULATIONS ON PRIDE 2008
HAPPY
PRIDE!!!
Proud To be LGBT!
N. Nicole Nussbaum
Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public
Employment, Human Rights & Family Law
Serving Southwest Ontario’s LGBT Communities
Tel: (519) 852-1242
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Pride!
Congratulations
on celebrating
over 25 years of
Pride in London.
Have a fun &
enjoyable Pride!
ROGER C ARANCI
Councillor, Ward 01
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THE INTERNATIONAL COURT SYSTEM
of the United States, Canada and Mexico
by Empress XII Panzi, ICC President
The International Court System (ICS) is one of the most exciting, diverse GLBT organizations on this continent. With 68
Chapters across the US, Canada and Mexico, our members utilize their unique talents to raise funds and awareness, educate
and teach, and help fulfill the needs of their communities. In the spirit of true “camp” each chapter is known as an “Imperial
Court” and we play a Royal Game. We have no Kings or Queens, but oh, so many Emperors and Empresses, Dukes and
Duchesses, Lords and Ladies – just to name a few of the camp titles or levels of royalty one can achieve through service.
We bring out the “fun” in “fundraising”
José Sarria, the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in 1961, founded the ICS in in 1965 in San Francisco – four
years before Stonewall! José declared herself “Empress I Jose, The Widow Norton” to unite the GLBT Community, to raise
awareness and to educate the public. Little did she know that over 40 years later, her “camp” idea would grow to the extent
that it has, with several millions of dollars being raised over the years by her followers.
Today, the ICS is the second largest GLBT organization flourishing in cities from Hawaii to St. Louis to Halifax; Alaska to
Vancouver to New York; Seattle to Texas to Toronto; and to LONDON, ONT! We are a strong grassroots organization which
impacts our local communities by donating much needed funds to charities, supplying supplies to food banks, collecting
toys for tots, visiting and entertaining the elderly and the hospitalized, marching. . . to name a few!
I believe one of our most notable achievements that most people are not aware of, is the extent of our scholarship programs.
Nearly half of the ICS Kingdoms have active scholarship programs for our youth and have contributed over $2 million dollars
over the past 30 years! That is amazing.
In addition to some of the other aspects of the ICS, perhaps the best is that our organization is open to everyone. Our
membership includes every aspect of society: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or heterosexual. A person’s gender,
lifestyle or mode of dress has no bearing on being a member of our court “family”.
As of February 2007, City Commissioner (San Diego, CA) Nicole Murray Ramirez assumed the reigns as Executive Director
and “Queen Mother of the Americas” after our beloved Founder, Absolute Empress I José retired from this position.
As part of the Queen Mother’s vision, she designated the Matthew Shepard Foundation as the beneficiary of the ICS’s 2009
international fund-raising efforts. The MSF is an organization that provides vital tools to educate people about accepting
diversity and rejecting hate, led by Mrs. Judy Shepard whose son was murdered 11 years ago simply because he was gay.
The MSF has agreed to utilize the funds raised in each Kingdom – to benefit that Community. So while the MSF has not had
a presence in Canada as yet, this year it shall.
I bet you did not know about your Canadian Empires! The ICS is proud to include Surrey, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary,
Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, St. Catharine’s-Niagara, Hamilton-Wentworth, London and Halifax as active Kingdoms within
the International Court System.
So look for a Court near you today to join in the fun! For more information, please visit our website at www.impcourt.org
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