QueerChatter with Nicole Conn

Director Nicole Conn

Clearly, Director Nicole Conn has done her job. She continues to entertain the queer community with her movies and books since she stepped into the entertainment ring many years ago. Nicole Conn is an out lesbian, award-winning director, writer and producer. We were first introduced to her work when there was hardly any buzz around or knew lesbian movies were actually possible to be seen or enjoyed on the big screen. 

Nicole Conn has currently released her new movie: Elena Undone: A romantic drama that touches on finding true self, religion and dealing with sexual identity. This movie has broken the record for the longest on-screen kiss in film history between two woman. Elena Undone stars Traci Dinwiddie [TV series: Supernatural] and Necar Zadegan [TV Series 24].

Nicole Conn’s first lesbian movie was Claire of the Moon. She reveals in Notstraight.com, Queerchatter that Desert Hearts inspired her to make Claire of the Moon. 4 years later, Cynara, Poetry in Motion was created for women by women, making it quiet unique for the genre it was made for.

In 2005, Nicole Conn made Little Man a documentary that will tug at everyone’s heart. A film dedicated to her personal struggle with Nicholas, her son whom was born “100 days too early” and survived. Little Man received 10 awards in several different categories.

What is Nicole Conn working on now? She is in pre-production with her partner, Marina Rice Bader, they are working on their next feature film “A Perfect Ending” with a stella cast that includes Suzanne Westenhoefer, Jessica Clark, Barbara Niven, Kerry Knuppe and Daniel Baldwin.

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is Dead

Keep Fighting We'll Win

Yes, this is the first step in winning the freedom of all queer women and men to serve openly in the USA military. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell has finally been kicked out. Queer military can now stand Out, be Strong and Proud, to be themselves and serve their country. It will now be the bravery of heart not guilt on the minds of all queer military fighting the fight to keeping us safe. The value of a LGBT military can now be praised and celebrated. Now accepted. The queer military is present and part of society. Been queer should not measure the patriotism of how one fights for one’s country. Been part of the military is fighting and believing in keeping your country safe.

Now that President Barack Obama has signed legislation for the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, the real work begins getting this legislation in place and implemented. The reality of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy is that it will take no less then one year to implement Pentagon officials and the service chiefs have made it clear to service members that until certification, DADT remains the law. Anyone who openly declares they are gay or lesbian could be subject to separation from the service — at least as of now.

Serving in Silence with Glenn Close

Serving in Silence is an “Emmy Award-winning film about one woman’s fight against the military’s anti-gay policy. Glenn Close, five-time Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner, and Judy Davis two-time Academy Award nominee and winner of two Emmy Awards star in Serving In Silence, an inspirational tale of courage and conviction, and a touching and beautiful love story.”

This got me asking why when this country that stands for freedom, why must queer military fight a basic human right to live as they are intended. It sobers my thoughts to realize that we, the queer communities must keep educating the heterosexual world that we are here and we stand proud – out and dancing.

Recognize Trans Gender Identity

Recognize Trans People as "Human" - Petition to Support Bill C-389

Right now, “Canadian Trans People are not explicitly recognized as humans. They are NOT in the Human Rights Code… Trans People are NOT protected by Hate Crime legislation. Bill C-389, would ensure basic human rights protections for trans people. By adding “Gender Identity” to the Human Rights Code of Canada, and to Hate Crime Legislation.”

Notstraight urges everyone to Please Sign Bill C-389 Petition Help to make HisTory. Get Bill C-389 Fully Recognized. Click here to find out more

Gender Identity is what defines us. We need to recognize gender identity and support our Transsexual Transgender communities. Notstraight hopes everyone can sign this petition . Whether you are Canadian, Queer, Straight or Not Straight, please assist our Trans Communities.

Bill C-389 will add transsexual and transgender people to both the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. We need to alert both the Minister of Justice & the Prime Minister to include all Queer Communities in Canada. Does Canada stand for All Inclusive. Why not include Trans Communities?

“Recognize Trans People as “Human” – Petition Bill C-389 can be found @ their website transrights.ca or
go directly to their Petition .

Human Rights Campaign is in the Building

Milk GLBT Film

Not sure what kind of magic occurred here, The Human Rights Campaign has moved into the same store that Harvey Milk ran his business. Harvey Milk was a Gay Rights Activist. Harvey Milk fought for all Queer Communities when anything that was Queer related was totally taboo in the ’70′s for Equal Rights. He lived in San Francisco, in the Castro within the queer community. This is where he ran a camera store and did all his political campaigning from until he was rudely assassinated. Now, The Human Rights Campaign has moved into the same building where they continue to fight for all queer rights. [HRC is an american national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization].

Recently, Out director, Gus Van Sant did a fabulous job in Milk with Academy Award winner Sean Penn as Harvey Milk. Milk is a biography of the first openly gay man, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) to be elected into a major public office with his partner, Scott Smith (James Franco) as his campaign manager. Harvey Milk inspired equal rights for all LGBTTIQQ2S communities. Milk won an Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay written by Dustin Lance Black. Milk, a LGBT film had an all-star Hollywood cast: James Franco, Emile Hirsh, Josh Brolin and Diego Luna.

Harvey Milk is and anyways be a hero for all queer people around the world. He represented what everyone was hoping for. Someone to advocate queer silent voices, queer concerns and desires for equality. The Times of Harvey Milk is an Academy Award winning documentary that Siskel & Ebert gave “Two Thumbs Up!”. This documentary outlines Harvey Milk’s struggle to get elected into government and be the change we all hoped for. Harvey Milk never stopped believing in Hope and Courage that fueled his fight forward. Now, The Human Rights Campaign continue the fight for equality, thanks to pioneer, Harvey Milk.

QueerChatter with Nina Arsenault

The Silicone Diaries with Nina Arsenault

Nina Arsenault joined notstraight.com in some queerchatter. I caught up with Nina on facebook to ask her what’s her favorite LGTB movie was and more.

Nina Arsenault is a Canadian, out MTF trans-discipline artist. She currently has a show called The Silicone Diaries was created and is performed by Nina, herself.

Nina shares her personal experiences in The Silicone Diaries, where she talks about her transition from male to female. The National Post calls Nina Arsenault in The Silicone Diaries "remarkable.". The Toronto Star said: "The wit, emotion and commitment on display are 100% real. This is a must-see."

In summer 2010, Nina Arsenault created and performed a powerful and funny show: I was Barbie. "Find out what happens when transsexual celeb Nina Arsenault is asked to represent Mattel’s best-loved plastic lady for Toronto Fashion Week."

Nina Arsenault first began writing as a regular columnist for Fab, a Toronto-based LGBT magazine in the 90′s. She has been an actress in the highly acclaimed trans film: Soldier’s Girl. Nina Arsenault was a male to female character and has appeared as a guest on the TV Series Kink.

The Silicone Diaries. has 4 MORE shows in Toronto.

WED, THURS, FRI and SAT

Tickets are Selling Out & Some Shows May Be SOLD OUT Already.

Call 416-975-8555 To Book Tickets OR Go to buddiesinbadtimes.com

The Silicone Diaries will be in Montreal at The THEATRE LA CHAPELLE (514-843-7738). The show will start on Dec 14 2010.

Lines of Discrimination

we are one

I. Me. You. Where does the line get drawn? Is it Sexuality? Religion? Race? Why do we give ourselves the out to allow discrimination just because we have limits of who belongs in our circle. Is it because we are different? When is it alright to discriminate? Is it because tv tells us to react to certain situations in a certain claustrophobic way? How do we get to be discriminate? Who teaches us to be exclusive to certain criteria and inclusive to others? What defines us? How can we redefine our way of being? Can we be accountable for change? Is accountability part of change? How do we adjust our discrimination? Where must it begin? Is it easy enough to change? Can all LGBTTIQQ2SA be accepted without discrimination? Can we be complete for being compassionate? Loving? Caring? Sharing? Peaceful? Who will decide not to draw the lines of discrimination? Not straight heterosexual queer straight. Where does homophobia start? Where is it taught? Is it taught to us? Do we discriminate through a natural desire or are we taught to discriminate? We do not have to discriminate. Be aware of discrimination. Will it get better? Yes, it can get better. I am the left eye you are the right.

Captain Jack Sparrow is Gay

Johnny Depp openly admits Captain Jack Sparrow is Gay. Pirates of the Caribbean has been a firm favorite in the eyes of movie viewers everywhere.  Johnny Depp blew the lid off every heterosexual woman’s dream by disclosing that he developed his character with a Gay man in mind. Not only his role as Captain Sparrow but other characters he has played in the past.

In 2000, Johnny Depp took on a dual role in Before Night Falls. A biography of a gay Cuban poet, Reinaldo Arenas that is based on his memoirs. Before Night Falls has a strong cast with Javier Bardem and Sean Penn. Johnny Depp sticks out in his role as the drag queen prisoner named Bon-Bon who smuggles Arenas’ writings out of prison and as a  prison warden who blackmails Reinaldo sexually.

In 1994, Johnny Depp took on a role as Ed Wood. Ed Wood is a biography of  one of the “worst filmmakers of all time”. Once again Johnny Depp appears with well known actors: Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Landau, Patricia Arquette and Bill Murray. In Ed Wood, Johnny Depp is Ed Wood, a B-movie director known for his film, Glen Or Glenda? A movie way before it’s time, a story line that will challenge the mind of the average film viewer, director Ed Wood’s intention.

So, the next time watching Pirates of the Caribbean, watch out for Captain Gay Jack Sparrow, thanks to Johnny Depp

LGBT Youth Line Initiates Talk for LGBTT2QQ Youth Shelter

You Are Not Alone

LGBT Youth Line is a non judgemental, support group for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2 Spirited, queer and questioning youths. They can be reached by phone, chat or email which is on their website. http://www.youthline.ca/

LGBT Youth Line is holding a meeting to discuss the situation of our Queer Homeless Youth downtown Toronto. They are calling on anyone to participate in this discussion. Below are the details for the meeting which can also be found on their Facebook page.

Time: Thursday, December 9 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location:  Harbord Collegiate Institute
                         286 Harbord Street M6G 1G5
                         Toronto, ON

Created By
Boru Mata, Aniska Ali, Leonardo Zúñiga, Michael Erickson

More Info
HOUSE CALL is a series of community conversations that will travel to different parts of Toronto in an effort to build a diverse movement to create a shelter for homeless LGBT youth in Toronto. Some of these conversation will be hard. Some of these conversations will be full of joy, full of pain, full of memory and full of hope. Some of these conversations will be historic.
All of these conversations are conversations we nee…d to have.

The HOUSE CALL conversations have three purposes: Record, Relate & Renovate.

Record
We come together to build a record of our histories & hopes.

Relate
We come together to build a movement and make new friends and allies. We respect and listen to each other, even if it’s uncomfortable or scary.

Renovate
We come together to build a new shelter that reflects the needs and dreams of lesbian, gay, bi, trans, transsexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer youth.

This event will be the first in a series of conversations that we will have in different parts of Toronto in the coming months.

This HOUSE CALL looks like this:

7:00 Welcome

7:05 Short film & presentation on why we need an LGBT shelter in Toronto by Alex Abramovich, with some brief examples of some American shelter examples

7:25 Record & Relate Round 1 (see details below)

7:55 Record & Relate Round 2 (see details below)

8:20 Whole Group Open Mic

8:40 Wrap-up & What You Can Do To Stay Involved

9:00 End

Record & Relate Options

We really want to give people different ways to Record & Relate their experiences, their passion, their fears and their hopes. You can choose to do any of the below options:

Art & Craft Area (hosted by The People Project)

Video Booth (hosted by Deviant Productions: Lali Mohammed & Vivek Menon with Leo Zuniga)

Audio & Podcasting Corner

Blogging, Endorsing, Writing and/or Online Surveys

Focus Group Discussion: Why we need an LGBT youth shelter (facilitated by Aniska Ali)

Focus Group Discussion: Dreaming & Prioritizing Possibilities (facilitated by CC Sapp)

Focus Group Discussion: Logistics like Location, Size, Partnerships and More (facilitated by Curtis Norman)

For more information: SYNCtoronto@gmail.com
or message one of the admins.

Follow LGBT Youthline on Facebook

Here is their official website http://www.youthline.ca/

Gay Pride Parade Toronto Sunday 4th July 2010

Gay Pride Parade Toronto

Gay Pride Parade Toronto 2010

Sunday 4th July

Nostraight.com will be Out and Proud to Celebrate this historical event with all the LGBTTIQQ2SA communities for the Gay Pride Parade in Toronto’s 30th Anniversary today. Everyone will start marching in the parade at the corner of Church and Bloor Str, Toronto. Queer Pride Toronto 2010 will be televised only on CP24. For the Pride Toronto 2010 Offical Closing EventClosing Event features Cazwell, Miami’s Panic Bomber, Roney & Nani, DJ Sumation and DJ Delicious @The Great Hall.

Pride Parade
Sunday, July 4 @ 2:00PM
Pride Parade

Global Human Rights for Queers: Yogapalooza – Peace, Love and Pride
@ Queen’s Park
Toronto’s Biggest Yoga Class EVER – and it’s Free.
Sunday, July 4 @ 12:30PM 1:30PM
Peace Garden – Main Stage, Queen’s Park
Global Human Rights for Queers: Yogapalooza – Peace, Love and Pride in Queen’s Park (in the Peace Garden)Global Human Rights for Queers: Yogapalooza – Peace, Love and Pride

Look for the Flashmob throughout the weekend!
@ The Festival Site
Sunday July 4, 2010

Free Zone with the Community Café and Pride Lounge – Alcohol and drug free space
@ Paul Kane Parkette
Sunday July 4, 2010
9:00PM Harm Reduction Meeting
10:00PM 12-Step Meeting
12:00PM Asian Community AIDS Services
1:00PM Canadian Tamil Congress
1:30PM NIA
2:00PM Bold Steps Dance Studio
3:00PM Queer Dance Community
4:00PM 12-Step Meeting
5:00PM Queer Dance Community
6:00PM Hula San Village Dance Troupe
7:00PM Sapphire Dance Productions
8:00PM 88 Days of Fortune
10:00PM 12-Step Meeting
11:00PM Harm Reduction Meeting
Free Zone with the Community Café and Pride Lounge Alcohol and drug free space

DJ and DIVA CENTRAL
@ OLG Central Stage
Sunday July 4, 2010
1:00PM DJ Cat
2:00PM Christopher Lee LeducChristopher Lee Leduc
2:45PM Danny White djdannywhite
3:30PM Nancy Rancourt nancyrancourt
4:00PM Adam Smith djadamsmith
4:45PM Xotec djxotec.com
5:30PM Jon Herbert jonherbert.net
6:15PM Sonny D Sonny D
7:00PM Sumation Sumation
7:45PM DJ ChezDJ Chez
8:30PM Neill Macleod Neill Macleod
9:15PM Jamal
10:00PM Dwayne Minard Dwayne Minardfeaturing Steven Taetz Steven Taetzand Amanda MorraAmanda Morra
Free Zone with the Community Café and Pride Lounge Alcohol and drug free space

DRAG KINGS, QUEENS & BURLESQUE
@ Village Stage
Church and Wellsley Str.
Sunday July 4, 2010 4:00PM to 11:30PM
Hosted By Daytona Bitch and Sylist Maha
4:00PM Colour Me Dragg
5:15PM Eddie Barnett as Cher with Special Guest
5:20PM Tynomi Banks
5:40PM Robyn De Cradle
6:00PM Meet Pi
7:00PM Cassandra
7:20PM Daytona Bitch
7:40PM Devine Darlin’ (Miss El Convento Rico 2009)
8:00PM Toronto Drag Kings
9:00PM Miss Conception
9:20PM Lady X
9:40PM Laura Landauer as Celine Dion
10:00PM Harley Hellbent & Brian Bedside Manor’s Cabaret
DRAG KINGS, QUEENS & BURLESQUE

“WERQ!”
@ TD Wellesley Stage
Sunday July 4, 2010 1:00PM to 10:00PM
WERQ!

ALTERNAQUEER
@ Alexander Parkette
(Church Str. + Wellslely area)
Sunday July 4, 2010 2:00PM to 10:00PM
2:00PM Airheart airheartmusic
3:00PM Adolf Glitter adolfglitter
4:00PM Lovers Love Haters
loverslovehaters
5:00PM FITNESS fitnessmyspace
6:00PM Señor Kasio senorkasio
7:00PM Heavy Filth heavyfilth
8:00PM People You Know peopleyouknowmusic
9:00PM Diamond Rings diamondringsmusic
10:00PM Private Life katiestelmanis
DJ performances by DJ Triple-X themarsbar.com and DJ Miss Margotmargot.ca.
ALTERNAQUEER

BLOCKORAMA Produced by Blackness Yes!
@ George Hislop Park
Sunday July 4, 2010 @ 12:00PM – 9:00PM
12:00PM Amai Kuda
12:20PM Cécile Doo-Kingué
12:35PM DJ Memphis Sugar
1:15PM t-bone
1:20PM Colour Me Dragg
1:35PM DJ Nik Red
2:05PM Ayo Leilani
2:15PM Abstract Random
2:25PM Troy Jackson
2:30PM Craig Dominic
3:15PM The Best There Is
3:20PM DJ Relentless
4:00PM Ryan G. Hinds ryanghinds
4:15PM DJ Verlia
5:00PM Michelle Ross
5:10PM Tyra Monroe
5:15PM Devine Devine
5:20PM DJ Blackcat dj-blackcat.tk
6:00PM Saidah Baba Talibah saidahbabatalibah
6:30PM JJ Rock
7:10PM Ill Nana
7:20PM House of Monroe
7:30PM Jade Elektra
7:40PM Unruly Twin
8:20PM DJ Bugo
9:00PM Jojoflores
Hosted by Syrus Ware & Dainty Box
BLOCKORAMA, produced by Blackness Yes!

All That Jazz.
@ Queens Park
Sunday July 4, 2010, 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Peace Garden – Main Stage, Queen’s Park
Global Human Rights for Queers: Yogapalooza – Peace, Love and Pride
Toronto’s Biggest Yoga Class EVER – and it’s Free.
Sunday, July 4 @ 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Peace Garden – Main Stage, Queen’s Park
Global Human Rights for Queers: Yogapalooza – Peace, Love and Pride in Queen’s Park (in the Peace Garden)
All that Jazz
1:30PM Rainbow Ballroom
2:00PM John Alcorn Quintet johnalcorn.com
3:00PM Jennifer Leitham jenniferleitham.com
4:00PM Lea Delaria delariadammit.com
Never Say Goodbye
5:00PM Kidstreet kidstreet
6:00PM Chase songsinsign
7:00PM Panic Bomber panicbomber
8:00PM Isis
9:00PM Azari & III azariandiii
10:00PM Special Guest
All that jazz…@ Queens Park

DIRTY DISCO
@ South Stage
Church and Wellsley Str.
Sunday, July 4 @ 2:00PM 10:00PM
2:00PM Jayforce
3:00PM MC Flipside featuring Simone Denny
4:00PM The House Moguls
5:00PM Don Berns AKA Dr. Trance
6:00PM Robb G
7:00PM DJ TK featuring Ivana Santilli www.djtk.net
8:00PM Adam K & Soha
9:00PM Deko-ze
10:00PM JELO
DIRTY DISCO

Never Say Goodbye…the closing program
@ Queens Park
Sunday, July 4 2010 @ 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Peace Garden – Main Stage, Queen’s Park
12:30PM to 1:30PM
Global Human Rights for Queers: Yogapalooza – Peace, Love and Pride
Toronto’s Biggest Yoga Class EVER – and it’s Free.
Alll that Jazz
1:30PM Rainbow Ballroom
2:00PM John Alcorn Quintet
3:00PM Jennifer Leitham jenniferleitham.com
4:00PM Lea Delaria delariadammit.com
Never Say Goodbye
5:00PM Kidstreet kidstreet
6:00PM Chase songsinsign
7:00PM Panic Bomber panicbomber
8:00PM Isis
9:00PM Azari & III azariandiii
10:00PM Special Guest
Never Say Goodbye…the closing program for Toronto Pride Week 2010 @ Queens Park

Pride Toronto 2010 Offical Closing Event
The Great Hall
1087 Queen Street West
Sunday July 4, 2010
Closing event features Cazwell, Miami’s Panic Bomber, Roney & Nani, DJ Sumation and DJ Delicious.
Pride Toronto 2010 Offical Closing Event

Much more information at the official website for Toronto Pride 2010 www.pridetoronto.com
To Know what Event to Attend and find the Party, Keep An Eye On The List!!

Dyke March Toronto Pride 2010 Saturday 3rd July

LGTBTIQQ2SA

SAT, JULY 03

Pride and Remembrance Run
Saturday July 3, 2010
Startline: Church & Wellesley, 10 am
After Party: 519 Community Centre, 11 am
Watch out for Deb Peace running the Pride and Remembrance Run

Dyke March
Dyke March start @ Church and Hayden Str
Saturday July 3, 2010 2:00PM
Dyke March

Family Pride – day ONE
@ Church Street Junior Public School
33 Alexander St.
Saturday July 3, 2010 11:00AM to 5:00PM
11:00AM – 2:00PM LGBTQ Parenting Connection Picnic
11:00AM – 1:00PM Positive Spin Hula Hooping
11:00AM – 2:00PM Build Pride City with Bunchland
11:00AM – 6:00PM Family Fun with The Toy Space Inc.
12:00AM – 1:00PM Jennielea! & The Happy Moon Show
1:00PM – 2:00PM Musical performance by Chris McKhool
4:00PM – 5:00PM Ten Shades musical performance by Domanique Grant
Family Pride – day ONE

PROUD VOICES – Pride Toronto’s literary program
@ James Canning Gardens
Saturday July 3, 2010
Curator – Susan G. Cole
2:00PM Aqsa collective
3:00PM Truth Is… Truth Is
3:30PM Beth Ann Fischer
4:00PM Evalyn Parry
4:30PM Jess Dobkin jessdobkin.com
5:00PM OUTSPOKEN, with steen (cristina) starr christinastarr.ca and Rose Cullis Rose Cullis on FB
6:00PM Krystle Mullin krystlemullinpoetry
6:30PM Lex Vaughn Lex Vaughn
7:00PM Mariko Tamaki marikotamaki.com
7:30PM S. Bear Bergman sbearbergman.com
PROUD VOICES – Pride Toronto’s literary program, curated by Susan. G. Cole

Free Zone with the Community Café and Pride Lounge
Alcohol and drug free space
@ Paul Kane Parkette
Saturday July 3, 2010
9:00PM Harm Reduction Meeting
10:00PM 12-Step Meeting
12:00PM Asian Community AIDS Services
1:00PM Canadian Tamil Congress
1:30PM NIA
2:00PM Bold Steps Dance Studio
3:00PM Queer Dance Community
4:00PM 12-Step Meeting
5:00PM Queer Dance Community
6:00PM Hula San Village Dance Troupe
7:00PM Sapphire Dance Productions
8:00PM 88 Days of Fortune
10:00PM 12-Step Meeting
11:00PM Harm Reduction Meeting
Free Zone with the Community Café and Pride Lounge Alcohol and drug free space

Street Festival: Marketplace, Community Fair, Food Vendors
Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4
Community organizations getting their word out

Exhibit: Global Human Rights for Queers
Festival site, north of Church and Wellesley and Queen’s Park
Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 @ 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Exhibit: Global Human Rights for Queers

FRUIT LOOPZ – ‘NO APOLOGIES’
produced by SOY (Supporting Our Youth): For youth, by youth
@ Buddies in Bad times
12 Alexander St.
Saturday, July 3 @ 2:00PM – 10:00PM
Invite on Face Book

A Celebration of Queer & Trans Youth and the Arts!

FRUIT LOOPZ – ‘NO APOLOGIES’
produced by SOY (Supporting Our Youth): For youth, by youth
@ Alexander Parkette (Church Str. + Wellslely area)
Saturday, July 3 @ 1:00PM – 9:00PM
FRUIT LOOPZ – ‘NO APOLOGIES’

Spotlight Series: Cherry Bomb Presents
The Official Dyke Day Afternoon Afterparty
@ Revival
783 College Street (Close to Shaw Str.)
Saturday, July 3 @ 10:00PM
Cherry Bomb DJs Denise Benson and Cozmic Cat with Featured artists DJ Ritu (BBC Radio, UK), Toronto’s DJ Amita of Besharam
Cherry Bomb

Look for the Flashmob throughout the weekend!
@ The Festival Site
Saturday July 3, 2010

Free Zone with the Community Café and Pride Lounge – Alcohol and drug free space
@ Paul Kane Parkette
Saturday July 3, 2010
9:00PM Harm Reduction Meeting
10:00PM 12-Step Meeting
12:00PM Asian Community AIDS Services
1:00PM Canadian Tamil Congress
1:30PM NIA
2:00PM Bold Steps Dance Studio
3:00PM Queer Dance Community
4:00PM 12-Step Meeting
5:00PM Queer Dance Community
6:00PM Hula San Village Dance Troupe
7:00PM Sapphire Dance Productions
8:00PM 88 Days of Fortune
10:00PM 12-Step Meeting
11:00PM Harm Reduction Meeting
Free Zone with the Community Café and Pride Lounge Alcohol and drug free space

DJ and DIVA CENTRAL
@ OLG Central Stage
Saturday July 3, 2010
1:00PM Lady Bassladybass.net
2:00PM DJ Dru
3:00PM Yes Yes Y’all yesyesyall416.blogspot.com
5:00PM DJ Ritu djrituofficial
6:00PM Brandon Sek Brandon Sek
7:00PM Zelma Davis zelmadavis
7:30PM Cesar Murillo cesarmurillo
8:15PM Steve Rapson djsteverapson
9:00PM Craig Dominiccraigdominic.blogspot.com
9:45PM DJ Blackcat dj-blackcat.tk
10:30PM Lolene Lolene
11:00PM Chiclet djchiclet.com
DJ and DIVA CENTRAL

DYKE DAY
@ Queens Park
North part of Queen Park
Saturday July 3, 2010 1:00PM to 11:00PM
1:00PM Kate Reid katereid.net
1:45PM Hunter Valentine huntervalentine.com
2:45PM 8 Inch Betsy 8inchbetsy
3:30PM Bitch bitchmusic.com
4:30PM The Cliks thecliks.com
5:30PM Saidah Baba Talibah saidahbabatalibah
6:30PM Ruby Jean & The Thoughtful Bees rubyjeanandthethoughtfulbees
7:30PM Dragonette dragonette.com
9:00PM Cyndi Laupercyndilauper.com
10:30PM Betti Forde djbettiforde
DJing throughout the day by Kishy La Roux.
DYKE DAY

OLG Presents: Cyndi Lauper
@ Queens Park
North Corner of Queens Park
Saturday July 3, 2010 9:00PM
OLG Presents: Presenting Cyndi Lauper

ALTERNAQUEER
@ South Stage
Church and Wellsley Str.
Saturday July 3, 2010 3:00PM-11:00PM
Hosted by Shelley Marshall shelleymarshall.com and Kyle Kofsky everyoneisanartist.ca
3:00PM Roney & Nanironeynani
3:30PM Ryan G. Hindsryanghinds
4:00PM Coko Galore
5:00PM StinkMitt stinkmitt
6:00PM Crackpuppy crackpuppytheband
7:00PM Woodhands woodhands
8:00PM MEN men
9:00PM Josie Cotton josiecotton.com
10:00PM Misstress Barbara LIVE with Girls On A Ducati misstressbarbara.com
11:00PM Fagget Fairys faggetfairys
DJ sets throughout the day by DJ SHE-La DJ SHE-Laand Gangbangaz.
ALTERNAQUEER

DRAG KINGS, QUEENS & BURLESQUE
@ Village Stage
Church and Wellsley Str.
Saturday July 3, 2010 4:00PM to 11:30PM
4:00PM Degenderit Cabaret
5:00PM Zippers Angels starring Farrah N. Hyte, Heavenly Hytes, Nicolette Brown and Sylvia
6:00PM Gun Street Girls
6:30PM
Royal Renegades
7:00PM Mahogany Browne
7:20PM Carlotta Carlisle
7:40PM Gia
8:00PM Backdoor Boys
9:00PM Michel Dorion
9:20PM Divinesque with Special Guest
9:40PM Ivory
10:00PM Charm City Boys
11:00PM Michelle Ross as Diana Ross
11:30PM Special Finale
DRAG KINGS, QUEENS & BURLESQUE

AQUA PRIDE co-presented with PRISM FESTIVAL
@ TD Wellesley Stage
Saturday July 3, 2010 1:00PM to 11:00PM
1:00PM Aqua Pride
8:00PM Cajjmere Wray cajjmerewray.com
9:30PM Project Dance 2 phenom_scott
10:00PM Ivana Santilli ivanasantilli.net
11:00PM Jully Black jullyblack.com
AQUA PRIDE co-presented with PRISM FESTIVAL

“WERQ!”
@ TD Wellesley Stage
Saturday July 3, 2010 1:00PM to 11:00PM
1:00PM Aqua Pride
8:00PM Cajjmere Wray cajjmerewray.com
9:30PM Project Dance 2 phenom_scott
10:00PM Ivana Santilli ivanasantilli.net
11:00PM Jully Black jullyblack.com
WERQ!

THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD : MONSTER PRIDE w/ LADY BUNNY
@ The Barn
418 Church Str.
Saturday July 3, 2010 9:30PM to 5:00AM
Matt Sims Presents…
THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD : MONSTER PRIDE!!
3 Floors Of PRIDE SATURDAY MAYHEM @ THE BARN!
THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD : MONSTER PRIDE!!

Prism Presents Olympus
@Babylon
553 Church Street
Saturday July 3, 2010

Much more information at the official website for Toronto Pride 2010 www.pridetoronto.com
To Know what Event to Attend and find the Party, Keep An Eye On The List @notstraight.com!!