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PRISM Gay Night – Relaunches in New Venue – 7th May

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Back in March we reported that PRISM Gay Night was to hold their last event at the White Rabbit, the club promoters promised a return at a new venue. We are proud to announce that PRISM will return on Tuesday 7th May with a paint party and will be hosted at FLARES.

We also look forward to seeing PRISM return to Pride in the PARK on 20th July - Everyone involved with Prism is certainly keen that the success of last year’s PRIDE is capitalised on! We will certainly like to be involved and will use our next event scheduled in June to help fund-raise for Pride as well as making a donation towards this years pride so that it is a massive success for everyone involved.

PRISM Gay Night on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrismGayNight

The Night!

“But what makes us different? We don’t exactly meet the stereotype!
Chart tunes, massive dubstep tunes and epic rock tunes? It’s all there and perfect for those wanting to experience the gay scene in a different light!

After a short hiatus Prism is back and we plan on doing things bigger and better than before! An epic paint party in a new venue is a certain way of hoping to achieve that!

Some people have been concerned about the change and what this means for the night.
we won’t be coming back quietly, we are coming back with one massive party!
In terms of the character and feel of the night very little! The atmosphere is still going to be greatly welcoming and we still plan on embracing everything alternative that you might not find at your normal gay night, whether this be in terms of music or events!

With our event on May 7th and Flares we hope that not only our amazing regulars come down and check out the night but that a whole host of you who may not of heard of the night before come down and see what its all about!
With big plans for our 3rd birthday party in November and involvement with Pride in the Park we are hoping to have an absolutely amazing year supporting the wider LGBT community in Plymouth.”

 For archive post about PRISM Gay Night visit: http://blog.prideinplymouth.org.uk/tag/prism-gay-night/

PRISM Gay Night - Paint Party

 

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UK Black History Month Feature – Josephine Baker

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Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker 1950Some call her the “Créole Goddess.” Some call her the “Bronze Venus.” But the “Black Pearl” American expatriate entertainer and song-and-dance actress Josephine Baker is one of the most influential household names on both sides of the Atlantic.
The first African American was indeed a trailblazer: one of the first to star in a major motion picture, one of the first to become a world-famous singer (eat your heart our Beyoncé), one of the first black women to integrate an American concert hall, and she was the first American-born woman to receive the Croix de guerre, a high ranking French military honor of prestige.
Among her many feats as an entertainer, she made contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, lent a hand to the French Resistance in the second World War, and inspired a legion of pop artists across the world.

Text from News One – The Top 10 Black Gay and Lesbian Figures Of All Time

Josephine Baker – Clearest Close-Up Footage of her Famous Banana Dance

The following video from the ‘London Palladium Story’ demonstrates just how kind Josephine was.

For more videos of Josephine Baker visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/JosephineBakerTube

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Pride in the Park news update

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Pride in the Park – Saturday 28th July 2012

1.30 -7.30pm

Pride in the Park Saturday 28th July 2012

On Saturday 28th July, ‘Gay Pride’ returns to the city of Plymouth with its first proper outdoor pride festival, which will take place in the recently restored Devonport Park. The new Heritage Lottery Funded ornate bandstand will provide the main stage and central focal point for over six hours of free live entertainment. Pride in the Park will bring members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans communities (LGBT) together, along with their friends and families, to celebrate and embrace the diversity that exist amongst us.

Miss Alexus, Plymouth’s first resident Drag Queen, returns to Plymouth to host Pride in the Park and is introducing a fabulous line up of acts and entertainers who are promising a ‘Show to be Proud of’.

The Youth Chances organisation will be there, enabling 16 to 25 year olds in the city to participate in the UK’s national survey to establish what life is like today for young LGBT or questioning people and also ‘Being You’ will be offering drumming workshops throughout the day.  Visit Oxford will also be in attendance and have provided the top raffle prize of an all-inclusive, four-star stay in Oxford.

The Friends of Devonport park are kindly providing much of the infrastructure required to facilitate the event and the remainder is supplied by volunteers working with community networking group Pride in Plymouth and with support by Plymouth City Council and The Intercom Trust through their Prudence de Villiers Memorial Fund.

We have to thank members of the ‘Pride in Our Past’ project for forging links with their fellow Heritage Lottery Funded organisation, The Friends of Devonport Park.  The Pride in Our Past volunteers were responsible for the recent exhibition in the city museum and are creating a permanent physical and virtual archive of LGBT life, past and present, for the city of Plymouth which will be at Pride in the Park when they team up with the Plymouth and West Devon Record office to provide a local history tent.  Also, at the sixth annual Community Archives and Heritage Group Conference held in London, June 27th Pride in Our Past was awarded the prestigious title ‘Most Inspirational Archive 2011’. The award will be formally presented to volunteers that worked on the Pride in Our Past project at Pride in the Park on the 28th July.

For further information please visit: http://www.prideinplymouth.co.uk/#!prideinthepark/c15ty

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International Women’s Day 2012 – CONNECTING GIRLS, INSPIRING FUTURES

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Each year around the world, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.

IWD provides a common day for globally recognising and applauding women’s achievements as well as for observing and highlighting gender inequalities and issues.

IWD 2012 Plymouth

There is a packed day at Plymouth Guildhall to celebrate IWD 2012 in Plymouth opening at 11am by Alison Seabeck MP for Plymouth Moor View, and closing with a selection of songs from the chart topping Military Wives Choir between 5 and 530pm.

For more information visit: http://iwdplymouth2012.wordpress.com/

IWD -2012 plymouth event flyer

8th March Plymouth Guildhall 11am - 5.30pm

In the evening on the 8th there is charity event at Annabel’s Discotheque for Macmillan Cancer Support. A night of comedy, dance, music and fun for women in Plymouth celebrating International Women’s Day.

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Also in Plymouth on March 4th

Plymouth’s Roller Derby Team present Demolition Derby at the Mayflower centre on Sunday 4th March 2012. There will be four teams competing: Plymouth City Roller Girls, Romsey Town Roller Billies, Kent Roller Girls and Bristol Harbour Harlots! There will also be a raffle and half time entertainment!

Tickets are £8 in advance and £10 on the door! They can be brought from http://www.rollerderbycity.bigcartel.com/product/demolition-derby-tickets

Watch this video celebrating working women you may be surprised by some the things women have invented over the years.

 

 

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L-Fest 2012 – The UKs No. 1 Weekend Lesbian Festival

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IT'S ONE 'L OF A WEEKEND! 13th - 16th July 2012

L-Fest returns to the Shropshire County Showground for another weekend of Life, Love, Laughs and Ladies.

L Fest – A weekend of live music, lesbian authors, workshops, lesbian cinema, comediennes, games, river cruises, speed dating, camping and more …​

All included in your £95 weekend ticket price.​
Day tickets also available (restrictions apply)

If you want to bring a Camper, that’s fine, it won’t cost you a penny more.

Tents, campers and touring caravans are all welcome to this large showground in Shropshire. Set in the beautiful old market town of Shrewsbury situated on the banks of the River Severn the camp site is very spacious.

There will be hot showers, proper toilets and a dedicated vanity room for you to plug your hair drier & ghd’s in.

We know how important it is to look fabulous at these things!

After all, who knows who you might bump into…

For more information and to book your tickets visit: http://www.lfest.co.uk/

L-Fest on Facebook

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It Does Get Better – The L Project Charity Single is Out

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The L Project single “It Does Get Better” aims to help raise awareness
and money for charities which work to prevent LGBT bullying among young people.

The Charities:
Diversity Role Models – http://www.diversityrolemodels.org
Stonewall – http://www.stonewall.org.uk

The song – words and music written by Georgey Payne, is set to be a positive message to anyone who experiences the struggles that can come with being different.

Every single artist, promoter, sponsor, supporter, everyone involved
with The L Project has given up their time and come together because they believe passionately in giving hope to young LGBT people that it does get better. Thank you to everyone involved, this would not happen without you.

The Artists – Vocals on ‘It Does Get Better’
Horse
Sofia Antonia Milone
Georgey Payne
Emma Kavanagh
Sandra MacBeth
Amber Taylor-Groves
Mel Sanson
Amy Sutton
Jess Gardham
Nicky Mitchell
O’Hooley & Tidow
Nina McCann
Juey
Ella Chambers

The Musicians:
Lorna Thomas – Bass Player
Belinda O’ Hooley – Piano
Georgey Payne – Rhythm Guitar
Horse – Lead Guitar
Leanna Goring – Drums

http://www.facebook.com/TheLProject
http://www.TheL-Project.com

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Dolly Delights – Stocking Filler – 1st December

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Dolly Delights returns to Annabel’s Cabaret & Discotheque for its christmas special and last one of the year!

Bi-monthly sell out burlesque showcase. Expect comedic mayhem, Elves, Christmas cheer, toys, gifts, Santa, grinch, fairies, wonderful stocking fillers and a whole lotta fun! The Hostess with the mostess Lily Belle will be sharing the festive sparkle.

Kitty’s Dolls Burlesque presents….

DOLLY DELIGHTS Stocking Fillers!

To Book your advance tickets visit: http://kittysdollsburlesque.com/Burlesque-Shows(2355518).htm

Dolly Delights - 1st December 2011

View the event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262443100468699

Many of the Barbican galleries are open late on the 1st so come along after viewing some of the art.

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Christmas in Plymouth 2011- The Barbican

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Now that the lights have been switched on, the Piazza has been turned into a Winter Wonderland and there is a real buzz in the City Centre it must be Christmas.

Christmas on the BarbicanThe Barbican Christmas

Christmas on the Barbican is always quite special in Plymouth and this year is no exception, the lights may not be as bright (but they are funky blue) and the decoration more minimalist. The thriving atmosphere in the narrow streets is perfect to shop for that special gift from one of the galleries or contemporary jewellers. Or maybe you are on the look out for something quirky for that mate that has everything, you may just find it on the Barbican.

This year twelve galleries will be open late on the 1st December providing an evening of pre-Christmas cheer. This is the perfect opportunity to discover the wide-ranging art displayed by galleries on the Barbican.

The Barbican Christmas Weekend 3rd – 4th December

  • Street entertainment on the 3-4th at two sites – between Pretes and St Lukes and Piermasters Square to include South Devon Brass Band, Peter Crawford – Acoustic guitarist, Western Approach, Blue Horizon, Italia Conti and Street Factory to name but a few…
  • Plymouth Waterfront Partnership are bringing a tall ship to the Barbican with Sutton Harbour providing a free berth on Quay Road
  • A santa grotto will be located on the tall ship

More events are being added and there is some fantastic offers visit:

http://www.barbicanwaterfront.com/christmas-plymouth-barbican/

If you are visiting Plymouth then pop into the Swallow (Bretonside) or Hawkins Meeting House (Buckwell Street) both are a short walk from the main streets of the Barbican.

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13th Plymouth RESPECT FESTIVAL Sat 29th Sun 30th October 2011

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Global musicians will be featuring at this year’s 13th annual Plymouth Respect Festival, taking place on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October at Plymouth Guildhall.

The packed line-up promises to deliver that rich mix of music, cultures and experiences that the Plymouth Respect Festival is famed for.

Plymouth Respect Festival 29th - 30th Oct 2011This year the event will kick off with Rhythms 4 Respect, an evening of dance and music, on Saturday 29th October, 5pm – 11pm. Salsa dance fun will get you warmed up and live music from Salsa, African and Ska bands will keep you on your toes. Tickets cost £5 and are available from Vibes Music and The Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Office, or on the door on the night (see contact section for more info). Licensed bar and food will be available.

Don’t miss Samba Sunday, when Samba bands from across the South West will converge on Plymouth to strut through the city like its Rio de Janeiro! Parade starts at 10am by the Sundial.

The parade will end at Plymouth Guildhall and signal the start of the Respect Festival at 11am, a free family event, with Live music performances from Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir, plus stalls, performances, workshops, info stands, world food, coffee shop, activities for children and much, much more.

Finally add into the mix two free zumba sessions, (which will be run by Claire Batten of Zumba Zone). The first on Saturday at 2pm and the second Sunday at 1pm on the Civic Piazza, in front of Plymouth Guildhall. The sessions are open to any age and any ability.

The Plymouth Respect Festival is an important event in the city’s calendar for highlighting diversity and celebrating differences. A spin-off strand of events is called Respect 4 Respect – with events and shows throughout the year to demonstrate the wide-reaching effects of the Festival.

http://plymouthrespectfestival.blogspot.com/

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Dolly Delights 9 to 5 – Annabel’s Cabaret 6th October 2011

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Dolly Delights 9 to 5

Bi-monthly sell out burlesque showcase. What do these girls get up to at 9to5? Expect comedic mayhem, working girls, the daily grind, superheroes, goody two shoes, footballers wives, the rebels and a whole lotta fun! The Hostess with the mostess Lily Belle will be sharing the summer loveliness!

Thursday 6th October

Annabel’s Cabaret & Discotheque

Vauxhall Street
Plymouth, United Kingdom

Featuring special guest TUESDAY LAVEAU The Voodoo Queen of Burlesque, Tuesday Laveau, fresh from dancing in New York City!
Also burlesque from
-CHERRY BOMBSHELL
-SAM BUCA
-KITTY’S DOLLS SHOWCASE, braving the stage girls from Kitty Kanes burlesque classes! 2 large groups! Bringing some energetic routines and showcase some new faces to Annabels and to the stage!
Belly dancing from AMEERA and her AMEERETTES.

There is limited seating, so limited tickets, to avoid disappointment book early! Last 7 events all seated tickets sold out before the doors open, so for group bookings make sure you get in touch.  So Come Woop and holla to show your support and share the love!
DRESS TO IMPRESS! 

£8 Front Table Seats (V.I.P)  (limited)
£6 advance All other advance seating

Tickets on the door £7

Doors open 8.30pm.  Show starts 9.15pm (sharp) – late

Visit Kitty’s Dolls Burlesque to book your tickets