From the Mark & Carrie Mail Bag

The Spring Tampa Bay

Hello Tampa Bay,

My name is Kayden Rodriguez and I am a local transgender individual who works for The Spring of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County’s domestic violence center.

As part of Pride Month and in addition to our LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives, we are will be hosting two Domestic Violence 101 webinars in the context of LGBTQ+ Relationships. These are scheduled for June 18th @10AM as well as June 26th @1PM. The same content will be covered for each webinar. This information runs through the breakdown of what domestic violence looks like in LGBTQ+ relationships, as well as local support services that The Spring offers.

We are aware that violence does not discriminate, and that LGBTQ+ individuals need just as much assistance with domestic violence services as our cisgender, heterosexual counterparts. We were wondering if Tampa Pride would be willing to help with marketing these online events? I was thinking a co-host of the two following linked Facebook events (expect 2 co-host invites to the Tampa Pride FB shortly if the page does not already have it), as well as a direct shout out or two? We will also have posts on Instagram at @thespringtb. It would be incredible if Tampa Pride was able to help expand the reach of such important information to the residents of Tampa Bay. We would also love to explore more collaboration initiatives moving forward after we get through COVID-19.

Here is a Facebook link to the 6/18 webinar at 10AM:

https://www.facebook.com/events/275098843609729/

And a link to the 6/26 @1PM:

https://www.facebook.com/events/743062259834148/

And finally, the correlating Zoom information. This link will work for BOTH webinars.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/97780373903

Meeting ID: 977 8037 3903

Meeting ID: 977 8037 3903

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acebzuOn6

Thank you so much for all you do,

Kayden Rodriguez

(he/him or they/them)

Prevention Team Advocate

P.O. Box 5147, Tampa, FL 33675

O: 813.247.5433 ext. 236

C:  813.785.3573

F:  813.250.0284

The Spring          www.thespring.org

From the MC Film Mail Bag

February is Black History Month and serves as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black and African Americans. This Black History Month, you are invited to a brunch featuring six black leaders in the Tampa Bay Area that are paving the way for generations to come. Registration is free for the first 60 registrants, at which point tickets will be $5.00 each. Details on panelists will be released soon.

RSVP NOW: https://www.metrotampabay.org/black-empowered

Email Info@MetroTampaBay.org for more information.

From the MC Mail Bag

YOU Want PRIDE BIG, We Got PRIDE BIG !!!

The TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Diversity Festival

This year Tampa PRIDE will be continuing their 7 Year, Excellent Partnership with Hillsborough Community College Ybor City. In the HCC Ybor Parking lot, on HCC Ybor Campus and 9th Ave, will be the Street Festival. Including the Health & Wellness FairThe Artisans FairNon-ProfitsCommunity Businesses & Organizations. This will go from 11AM to 4PM.  Set up will be at 9AM. There will be no vendors on 8th Ave. this year.

( NEW ) TAMPA PRIDE 2020 at Night!!!

NEW THIS YEAR!!!   The LGBTA community has asked for and TAMPA PRIDE 2020 has listened!!! A New EXCITING Partnership has been founded with TAMPA PRIDE and The Tampa Cuban Club http://cubanclubybor Be A Part of the EXCITING TAMPA PRIDE 2020 !!!

.com/  . The main stage will be moved to the Tampa Cuban Club Courtyard. It will be opening at 11AM. There are Premier Vendor Spaces in the courtyard & Premier Tables spaces available inside the airconditioned Cuban Club. 11AM to 11PM. At 6PM The Tampa Cuban Club & Courtyard will become “TAMPA PRIDE 2020 at Night!!!” TOP DJ’s, Local Entertainers, Amazing Light Show and a Very Special International Headliner to be announced very soon. Coming soon will be VIP Tickets available also with 30 Exclusive Meet & Greet tickets. 

The GIGANTIC TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Diversity Parade

NEW THIS YEAR!!!   The LGBTA community has asked for and TAMPA PRIDE 2020 has listened!!! The TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Diversity Parade time has changed. It will now be starting at 4PM with line up at 2PM in the same location on Nuccio Blvd as last year. The parade should end about 6PM, the same time “TAMPA  PRIDE 2020 at Night” is starting in the Tampa Cuban Club Courtyard.

The TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Food Truck Food Alley

All the food trucks, vendors and carts will be on 14th street between 9th Ave and Palm Ave. Right on the street between the Tampa Cuban Club and HCC Courtyard. This will OPEN at 11AM and closed by 11PM. There are ONLY a few spaces left in the Food Truck Food Alley. 

Volunteers

A very Special Call is going out to people with bar management experience to volunteer & to help organize “TAMPA PRIDE at Night”. Please contact Mark Eary at MarkEary@gmail.com  There is also a need for people to help with the set up of the Festival. Contact Tea Cup at 3510E8@gmail.com

Many more Volunteers are need to help with the many events, set up and clean up. Sign up today at https://tampapride.org/volunteer/

Like to help, but don’t have the time to Volunteer. Please forward this email to your friends, family and businesses you support.

TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Volunteer

TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Sponsor

Questions?

Feel free to contact Carrie West, President  c.west@TampaPride.ORG or 813 777-4832

LAST YEAR the TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Diversity Parade & Festival both SOLD OUT EARLY!!!

 Purchase to reserve your space TODAY.

TAMPA PRIDE 2020 EXPO Festival

TAMPA PRIDE 2020 Diversity Paradehttps://tampapride.org/parade/

From The MC Mail Bag

THIS FRIDAY @ Stageworks

SSoS Ep. 2: The Fanciest Sketch Show Ever

Your local sketch comedy show is back and fancier than ever! Fresh off of our season premiere, Some Sort of Show returns to Stageworks for Episode 2: The Fanciest Sketch Show Ever! Join us for an evening of only the highest comedy, featuring brand new sketches and the ensemble at their snootiest. Still not convinced? We’re also bringing you live and local stand ups to get your fancy pants unwound and ready to laugh! See you at the show!

LIVE STAND UP @ 7:30

THE FANCIEST SKETCH SHOW EVER @ 8:00

Check back for more updates!

Tickets at https://stageworkstheatre.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S1J00000BZM5NUAX

https://www.facebook.com/events/375653786694790/