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Contact:
Keisha Pickett
Pickett PR Group
(813)903-9247
PRIDE ON 7TH RETURNS WITH A BRIGHTER VISION AND BIGGER PURPOSE
Jorge Alvarado along with The Umbrella Management Group Announce Plans for Tampa’s 2nd Annual Pride on 7TH Event
March 3, 2011 – TAMPA, FL – Pride on 7th is back and plans to welcome more than 10,000 attendees for its second annual festivities. The Umbrella Management Group, which is led by Jorge Alvarado, an entertainment visionary, has planned a full day of activities in support of unity within our communities. Pride on 7th has expanded it space and its offerings this year. The event will be in the heart of Ybor City along Centro Ybor and will include many more activities including an anti-bullying march; a bingo night; Miss Pride on 7th pageant and a red carpet finale. The event will also feature a family area, business vendors, live DJ and a special celebrity performance from Cazwell, a very popular artist within the gay and lesbian circuit. Pride on 7th is on Saturday, April 30th. The event will kick off at 9am with the anti-bullying walk and culminate with a red carpet dance party at G-Bar, an Ybor nightclub. Attendees are asked to donate $10 to Pride on 7th community beneficiaries. Participants will receive an Ybor map featuring partnering businesses, a commemorative guide and an easy pass lanyard. More information is available at www.prideon7th.com.
Please contact Keisha Pickett at Keisha@pickettpr.com or (813)732-9693 with media inquiries, interviews or sponsorship/branding opportunities.
For more information, please visit www.prideon7th.com or www.facebook.com/prideon7th.
About the Umbrella Group:
The Umbrella Management Group specializes in delivering on time, exceptional results in various areas of lifestyle entertainment. Utilizing our elite team of gifted individuals, we strive to deliver a superior, personalized experience for each of our clients, sponsors and advertisers. With our commanding knowledge and experience of key international industries such as fashion, branding, design, publishing, marketing, and media relations, we are uniquely capable of delivering the first-class results our clients expect. For more information, visit www.tumgonline.com
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Date: Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Subject: new outreach program
To: glbta@american.edu
Dear Friends,
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Resource Center at American University would like to extend a warm greeting to Gay-Straight Alliances and Youth Organizations across the U.S. It is our belief that the issues and concerns that young people face in high school are similar to those faced when entering and attending college. American University and the GLBTA Resource Center hope to help prospective high school and transfer students answer any questions or concerns about the admissions process or about “GBLT Life” at AU. Please feel free to contact our office at <www.american.edu/glbta> or (202) 885-3347.
We would also like to introduce you to one of the Resource Center’s several outreach programs. The Spectrum Project is an outreach campaign organized to help GLBT students looking at American University. From helping with the application process to introducing prospective students to GLBT life at American University and everything in between, the Spectrum Project assists prospective students with whatever questions they may have. The program connects prospective students to Advisors, who are current GLBTA students at American University and can help the prospective student with any questions he or she may have. For GLBT students looking at different colleges, we hope you will consider American University and talk to one of our many helpful Advisors to see if American is the right fit for them.
American University offers a first-class college environment with a large and visible GLBT population, as well as numerous on-campus resources for GLBT students. From on-campus GLBT organizations to GLBT-related courses, American University provides a well-rounded and nurturing community for any student and for all identities. As you may already know, the Washington Metro region provides even more opportunities for GLBT students. Between political activism, entertainment, and other colleges and universities within the area, Washington D.C. has something for everyone!
Included in this email are a flyer and a poster that you can distribute to GLBT students at your school or post in an area where students can see them. If you would like more information or would like to participate in the Spectrum Project, please contact us at the GLBTA Resource Center at American University. We can be reached via email at glbta@american.edu, or via phone at (202) 885-3347. We’re very happy to be able to provide a space where students can have a first-rate education in a community that is supportive of its GLBT student population. We hope to get a chance to speak with you in the future!
Best Regards,
Kristin Rubisch, Graduate Assistant and Outreach Coordinator
Josh Lo, Student Coordinator for Spectrum
March 4, 2011
Contact: David Audet
YBOR FESTIVAL OF THE MOVING IMAGE
March 23-27, 2011
Tampa, FL– Hillsborough Community College-Ybor City Campus presents the 9th annual Ybor Festival of the Moving Image (FOMI), Wednesday, March 23 through Sunday, March 17, 2011.
The ninth annual Ybor Festival of the Moving Image continues to bring to Tampa an eclectic spectrum of non-traditional uses of motion media, including video sculpture and installations, performances and unique work by very independent filmmakers, plus documentaries, workshops, lectures and surprises. All the venues and events take place in the HCC Performing Arts Building, 2112 North 15th Street, Tampa.
We are pleased this year that FOMI is coordinating with Gasparilla International Film Festival to bring a wide range of serious and whimsical films, live performances and digital installations to Tampa Bay audiences. “We are so happy that this year’s Gasparilla International Film Festival could collaborate with the Ninth Annual Festival of the Moving Image”, said Eric Polins, president of the 2011 GIFF. “This will be an incredible weekend for film in Tampa.”
FOMI brings to the mix new work by NYC performance artist Pat Oleszko; plus the DIGITAL LOUNGE SHOW, a group of video sculptures, installations and international short films looping in the HCC Art Gallery; Tampa filmmaker Victoria Jorgensen will screen THE EVENING ROOM, a preview of her new film shot in Tampa Bay. Artist/author Margaret Ross Tolbert and others will share work about Florida.
NYC performance artist Pat Oleszko, with a nod (and wink) towards the fest’s unofficial theme, water, is creating two works for the fest; the slime of the recent marinade with other unnatural acts to foul, and an installation: the quit draggin’ and the see change. Margaret Ross Tolbert will present films and a lecture based on her book AQUIFERious, and also a program with Florida author/filmmaker Bill Belleville titled, Springs Eternal?, concerning Florida freshwater springs.
On opening night, Wednesday, March 23, a reception for the Digital Lounge Show will be held in the HCC-Ybor Art Gallery, 5:30-8:00pm. Video installations by Francesca Talenti from North Carolina are complimented by a fresh collection of digital works by 20 international independent filmmakers.
At 7:30 pm on the HCC Mainstage, the Atlantic and Pacific Award winners will be screened. More screenings will be held outdoors at New World Brewery, 9:00-11:00pm. Free and open to the public. Note: the gallery will be open all hours of the fest.
Sunday, March 27, 2:00-6:00pm, the Silver Meteor Gallery in Ybor City will screen a Best Of shorts program of festival winners and audience favorites. $5.00 2213 East 6th Avenue, Tampa, 33605. 813-300-3585
The festival is open to the public. All venues are at Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus, in the HCC Performing Arts Building, 2112 North 15th Street, Tampa, 33605.
Ticket prices range from free to $10.00 depending on venue and event. For schedule (under construction and subject to change) and lots of detailed information on the films and visiting artists please visit www.yborfilmfestival.com or contact Festival director David Audet at daudet@hccfl.edu.
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PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release
Leather Men’s Brotherhood
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
March 4, 2011
Leather Men’s Brotherhood set to give away $20,000 in 2011.
Leather Men’s Brotherhood, producers of The Leather Masked Ball ®, is celebrating its sixth anniversary fundraising season.
In its five year history, The Leather Masked Ball has become one of the Largest and most well respected Leather charitable events on the East Coast, receiving a Pantheon of Leather Award for their event in 2010. This year The Leather Masked Ball will reach a milestone of over $100,000.00 in charitable gifts.
Local IRS recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organizations are invited to participate in this year’s selection process. Grant applications are available online and are now being accepted until April 8, 2011 for consideration for this year’s Leather Masked Ball 6 Grant Awards.
Applications and information are available online at www.LMBFTL.org.
LMB will again award two (2) $10,000 grants this year to deserving local and national charities. The Leather Masked Ball 6 will be held at Sea Monster in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Friday, November 25, 2011.
Thanks
Ed Nicholas
954 817 0979 Cell
954 835 5978 Office
The Leather Masked Ball VI
Will take place Friday, November 25, 2011
www.LeatherMaskedBall.org
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On the second Saturday every month Gram’s Place Inn hosts the Parson Brown Presents series of Florida musicians – two acts in addition to the host band, Parson Brown..
On Saturday March 12th starting at 6:30PM the guest artists will be award winning singer/songwriter Joey Errigo and the folk duo Roseville Fair.
Joey Errigo’s awards include finalist at prestigious 2000 Kerrville Folk Festival songwriting contest in Kerrville, Texas
winner of 2000 Suwannee Springfest songwriting contest at Live Oak, Florida
winner of Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at 1999 Merlefest in Wilkesboro, N.C.
winner at 1998 Will McLean Folk Festival near Dade City, Florida
Show begins at 6:30 with the Parson Brown Band opening. No cover, but donation for musicians are encouraged. For more information: elehmann@palmharbor.com
Gram’s Place Inn 3109 N Ola Ave. Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 221-0596
gramspl@aol.com
www.grams-inn-tampa.com