Bingo a Go Go ReHoMo

This Saturday May 29, 2010
Rehoboth Convention Center @ 7:00pm

Bingo-A-Go-Go is a joint fundraiser of Delaware Pride, AIDS Delaware, and Rainbow Chorale.

Bingo is held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and the Cranston Heights Firehall in Wilmington. See the location based upon the event date. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the first game called at 7:00 PM. Must be 14 or older to attend bingo. You must be 18 to play. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door (10 Games). Food and Beverages are available during the games. To buy your tickets or for more information call (302) 652-6776. (Visa/Master Card/Am Express & personal checks accepted).

Special Games Package is $8 (5 games, must be purchased before the first game). Individual Special Game is $2

Want to get more involved? We can always use volunteers to help at Bingo selling raffle tickets, game cards and as well as set-up and clean up. If you'd like to help, e-mail us at President@delawarepride.org

Does your business or organization want to sponsor a game? E-mail us at Bingosponsorship@delawarepride.org

This weekend at the beach

Friday May 28, 2010

Inferno Party
Cloud 9
235 Rehoboth Ave



Saturday May 29, 2010

ManDance (formerly MASS)
Double L Bar
622 Rehoboth Avenue


You know how these work: Both are huge parties in their respective bars. DJ's, dancing, lighting effects, hot guys..... use your imagination... or don't, and just show up to see for yourself!!!

Check this out!

U.S. courts re-examine gay blood donations

Tuesday: Volunteer with DE Pride

Do you want to meet new friends or meet up with your old friends?

Come Volunteer at the Food Bank of Delaware!
14 Garfield Way, Newark DE 19713
6 PM - 8PM

You don't need to be on time and no experience is necessary!
We will be doing dinner afterward.

NOTE: You will get dirty, so dress accordingly

For more information, click on the links below:

Food Bank of Delaware
Delaware Pride

Monday night

Join us at The Cube restaurant for "Friends of Dorothy Night"
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Watch the campy 80's flick MOMMIE DEAREST with your friends while enjoying drink specials and surprises! Ten percent of the bars proceeds will go to AIDS Delaware.


16 Marrows Road, Newark, DE
302. 533. 7178

Upcoming this Weekend.

Friday May 21:

The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus
8:00 pm in the Milton Theater
$15 at the door.

The Wilmington Grand Prix begins!!!
Wilmington Grand Prix

Saturday May 22:
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware presents "Freedom is Coming"

Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 8:00pm
Epworth United Methodist Church
19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Tickets: $20

To purchase tickets online, see their site here: Rainbow Chorale

A quote for the day:

"I've realized that people are more unique than I ever thought. I used to presume others saw things like I did, but of course they often don't. To be wise is to have respect for each others' unique journey and integrity and not to expect them to be or think like you."

-Annette Covino

Saturday's Events:

1. David Bromberg's Big Noise
2. Rainbow Chorale of Delaware
3. UD Haven's "Come Out for Music"

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1. The Light Up The Queen Foundation is proud to announce Bromberg's Big Noise In The Neighborhood presented by AAA, a music festival taking place at Wilmington, Delaware's riverfront on Saturday, May 15th from noon-8PM.

This fundraiser to help rebuild Wilmington's historic Queen Theater will feature some of our nation's finest musicians, led by Wilmington's own legend David Bromberg and his Big Band, and will be broadcast live on Philadelphia-based radio station WXPN, 88.5 FM, home of the nationally-syndicated program "World Cafe."

The "Big Noise" festival is a celebration of local music luminary David Bromberg and all the styles of American music that his playing encompasses: folk, rock, bluegrass and blues to name just a few.

Performing
-David Bromberg and his Big Band
-John Hiatt
-Sam Bush Band
-Railroad Earth
-Jorma Kaukonen
-Angel Band

To order tickets, please visit: Bromberg's Big Noise

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2. On May 15th The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware will present a program of uplifting and inspirational music from Africa. Through political strife and warfare, the people of Africa have found a common voice in their music. They sing to celebrate, they sing to mourn, they sing to protest, and they sing to praise. This music touches the human spirit, and brings people from all walks of life together in common harmony. We will feature the Sankofa African Dance and Drum Company

8:00pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church
RT 52 & Rodney Street

Visit their website for more information also tickets are available at the door.

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3. Come Out for Music
presented by UD's Haven

7:00 in the Trabant Building
Featuring LGBT Artists:
Todd Alsup Band
Pony Pants

Tickets sold at the door!
General Public: $5
UD ID: $3

2 Lady Gaga Concert Tickets Raffle!
Tickets are $1 each
Free ticket on entry

Bring friends!

Ladies of the 80's (Friday, May 14)

THIS Friday, May 14, the "Ladies of the 80s" return to rock the Cube Restaurant & Bar in Newark! The show starts promptly at 9:30pm. This great female impersonation revue, featuring all 80s music and illusions, stars your hostess Anita Mann, Karyn Thomas, Brie Daniels, and the stage debut of Kathleen Francis. Tickets are $5 at the door.
You may also purchase tickets ahead of time at the Cube's site: The Cube Restaurant

The Cube is located at 16 Marrows Road in Newark. The show is family-friendly and open to all ages, with a very diverse audience. There will also be 80s Trivia for prizes, give-aways, show programs, and surprises!


(Thanks to Eric Morrison for the info.)

PFLAG

Tonight: May 13, 2010
@ 7:00

PFLAG of Northern Delaware meets tonight in Westminster Presbyterian Church.
(Parents/ Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Pennsylvania Avenue at Rodney Street
1502 W. 13th St. Wilmington, Delaware 19806

Parking is behind the church on 13th street.


For more questions, click their link here:
PFLAG Wilmington

Don't Ask, Do Tell ... your friends about this video

Some straight soldiers have popped their collars, stripped down for the showers, and offered up their take on Ke$ha’s hit single “Blah Blah Blah” in support of ending the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military.

Dancing Soldiers

Enjoy!!!

The Parable of the Fallen Signpost

There was a man walking down a road on his way to Greenville. He had just traveled many miles from Orangeville to get where he is now. Up ahead he sees an enormous crossroads but when he arrives to the intersection, he discovers that the signpost has fallen. He looks down at the signpost to read it. It has 6 different arrows: Redville, Orangeville, Yellowville, Greenville, Blueville, and Purpleville. The man thinks to himself, "I've walked all this way from Orangeville and now it's too late to turn back! How on earth am I to know which path leads me to Greenville?!" So the man sits down. He is very tired and allows himself the time to think it out. No sooner does he sit down, he stands back up, now comprehending what he must do. He reaches down, picks up the sign and faces the one arrow to the path he just walked. The man looks up, reads the signpost once again and confidently walks to Greenville.

The moral: You must always remember from where you came, to know where you are going.

Upcoming this Saturday....

Upcoming this Saturday, 3 events to be excited over:


1: The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware Presents: Freedom is Coming
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 8:00pm
First & Central Presbyterian Church
1101 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Tickets are $20 and are now available: 888-512-5093
You many also purchase tickets online, see their website here: Rainbow Chorale of Delaware

2: Coming Out for Music: presented by Haven
Featuring LGBT Artists:
Todd Alsup Band
Pony Pants

Tickets sold at the door!
General Public: $5
UD ID: $3

Lady Gaga Concert Ticket Raffle!
Tickets are $1 each
Free ticket on entry

UD's Trabant Student Center
17 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19711

3: David Bromberg's BIG NOISE
The Light Up The Queen Foundation is proud to announce Bromberg's Big Noise In The Neighborhood presented by AAA, a music festival taking place at Wilmington, Delaware's riverfront on Saturday, May 15th from noon-8PM.

This fundraiser to help rebuild Wilmington's historic Queen Theater will feature some of our nation's finest musicians, led by Wilmington's own legend David Bromberg and his Big Band, and will be broadcast live on Philadelphia-based radio station WXPN, 88.5 FM, home of the nationally-syndicated program "World Cafe."

The "Big Noise" festival is a celebration of local music luminary David Bromberg and all the styles of American music that his playing encompasses: folk, rock, bluegrass and blues to name just a few.

For tickets and more information, please visit the Queen Theater's site here: Light Up the Queen

See you Saturday!!!

Delaware Pride meeting

Tonight: May 6, 2010
Delaware PRIDE meeting.
7:00 at the New Ark United Methodist church (Main St, Newark)

All are welcome!

Delaware Pride's website

Wilmington Flower Market

Wilmington Flower Market today, Friday, and Saturday...... Check out the artists, the flowers, the amusement rides and look around to see how many people you recognize. Just don't forget your umbrella!

Sunday is Mother's Day, so make sure to find her something nice!

Interview with AIDS Delaware

Being that Delaware GLU plans on presenting Delaware's entire LGBT community with its respective news and events, we have a goal to interview the heads of the main LGBT oriented organizations and lgbt-owned businesses to later present you with that information.


This is the first of hopefully many mini-interviews to follow.
Also, to make things easy, everyone is asked the same 5 questions.


This is 5 Questions for AIDS Delaware:

1: Could you describe your position and a provide brief description of AIDS Delaware?

AIDS Delaware is the state's first and largest AIDS service organization. The agency started as an all-volunteer group serving people in the late stages of HIV/AIDS in the mid- to- late 80s. Today, the organization provides prevention services, testing, and case management. As the Executive Director, I am responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization and work closely with the Board of Directors to plan for the future.

2: What relevance or significance does AIDS DE have to the LGBT community?

HIV/AIDS was first discovered in the gay community. When AIDS Delaware was founded, its name was the Delaware Lesbian and Gay Health Advocates - most of its volunteers with LGBT, as were most of its clients. As the HIV epidemic grew and the virus began attacking other communities, the agency's Board of Directors made the difficult, controversial decision to change the agency's name to AIDS Delaware. The hope was that the new name would be MORE inclusive of all people. The agency has maintained strong ties to the LGBT community continues to advocate for equal rights for everyone.

3: Why did you decide to join AIDS Delaware?

I joined AIDS Delaware as an intern when I was completing my B.S. in Human Services at the University of Delaware. I really wanted to work with LGBT youth, and AIDS Delaware had a group specifically for that population. I quickly took an interest in administration and was fortunate to be offered full-time employment upon graduation. I have been with the agency ever since, holding several administrative positions prior to being promoted to Executive Director in October, 2008.

4: Is there something that the public often misconstrues about AIDS Delaware?

There are two conflicting misconceptions about AIDS Delaware in the public. Many people in the straight community see AIDS Delaware as a "gay" organization. This is based on both the agency's history and the still-strong but totally inaccurate idea that AIDS is gay disease. On the other hand, there are those that in the gay community who feel that agency doesn't do enough for LGBT people, and that the agency has tried to distance itself from the community. In reality, the Board of Directors and I are very committed to providing service for LGBT(QQIAA) people. We're also very committed to halting the spread of HIV in ALL communities.

5: Tell me one thing you know about AIDS DE that I wouldn't be able to find on the website?

AIDS Delaware's website (which we hope to revamp very soon!) does not mention a very recent collaborative effort we are working on. The agency has formed a partnership with Widener University to conduct a needs assessment of the LGBT community. We plan to do this in stages, first examining the needs of LGBT youth, focusing primarily on mental health needs. The results of the assessment will be used to build appropriate programming to address needs.

Thanks so much to John Klein, Executive Director of AIDS Delaware
If you have questions of your own, please visit their website here: AIDS Delaware

80's Drag show in Newark

Straight off the presses of the DEGLC email system!!!!


The "Ladies of the 80s" are back to rock Cube Restaurant & Bar on Friday, May 14, 2010! Mark your calendar now! The show starts promptly at 9:30pm. This is a female impersonation revue show, featuring your hostess Anita Mann, Karyn Thomas, Brie Daniels, and the stage debut of Kathleen Francis! They'll be performing all 80s songs, including impersonations of some of your favorite 80s divas! There will also be 80s trivia for prizes, and special surprises!

Cube Restaurant & Bar is located at 16 Marrows Road in Newark, Delaware. Come in early for a delicious dinner, and stay late for all-80s music and dancing! Reservations are strongly recommended for larger parties, just call the Cube.

Tickets for the show are just $5.00. These can be purchased at the door, or in advance online. To purchase tickets in advance, or to learn more about the Cube, visit The Cube Restraunt. To learn more about the show, contact anitamann@comcast.net.

Today in Wilmington

Join us at Winterthur's annual steeplechase Point to Point.

Winterthur

Today in Philadelphia

Join us at the Equality Forum's Sunday OUT!!!

Sunday Out