Albuquerque Pride Newsletter #2

Welcome to the Albuquerque Pride Newsletter.  Our web site has more information so stop by www.abqpride.com to find out all about us. Here's the latest information on Albuquerque Pride 2008 (June 13-14).

In this newsletter:

1. 2008 Pride T-shirt and Pin Logos selected
2. Sign up to be a Pride Sponsor
3. Pride Office Holiday Open House - December 15 from 1:00 - 4:00pm
4. Pride 2008 ad, booth, parade registration information
5. Upcoming Dates
6. Key Dates

1. 2008 Pride T-shirt and Pin Logos selected

The 2008 Albuquerque Pride theme is "Live Love Be" and after 10 submissions, community voting and Pride board review. we have selected the T-shirt and pin designs for 2008.  The T-shirt design was submitted by Black Duck T's and the pin design from Graphic Bliss Graphics Design/Teresa Ewers. 

T-Shirt Design

Pin Design

We have also been able to create a Pride Sweatshirt with the new logo which will be available for your holiday purchase starting December 15 at the Pride Open House. The new sweatshirt (after December 15)and previous year's shirts (limited sizes for some years)/pins are now on sale from the web site at http://abqpride.com/shopping.html.

2. Sign up to be a Pride Sponsor

Each year almost 40 individuals, groups and businesses sign up to be Pride Sponsors and we can't put on the event without their help. You can sign up to be a sponsor in 2008 and take advantage of increased visibility in the community and helping to create the largest GLBT event in New Mexico. Sponsorship forms are available on the web. Sponsorships include advertising opportunities in the Pride Program and the Pride Directory, booth space at the Expo New Mexico Pridefest venue and entry into the Pride Parade on historic Route 66/Central Ave.Sponsorship starts at $250 and tailored programs to meet your business and group needs are available. For more information or questions, contact us at abqpride@aol.com. 

3. Pride Office Holiday Open House - December 15 from 1:00 - 4:00pm

The Pride office is located at 2610 San Mateo NE, Suite C. As we begin our second year with an office, we want to invite the community to drop in on Saturday, December 15 between 1:00 - 4:00pm. Come by and enjoy some holiday treats, finish up your holiday shopping, tour the office including the Pride Library and video collection (available for check out) and get the latest information on Pride 2008. Santa will stop by for the youth and young at heart at 2:00pm and at 3:30pm the 2008 Pride VIPs will be announced. If you can bring a non-perishable food item, Pride will donate all goods collected to the New Mexico AIDS Services food bank. If you can't make it by, check the web site for office hours or shopping options (http://abqpride.com/shopping.html) or call the Pride Line for more information 505-873-8084.

4. Pride 2008 ad, booth, parade registration information

Registration opens for Pride 2008 on January 15. Registration forms will be available online and at the Pride Office. Ads space fill up quickly and the best booth locations are on a first come, first serve basis. We have had so many requests for the Pride Directory, we will be printing a 2008 version and there are advertising opportunities in the Directory. Advance weekend packages and individual tickets for admission to Pridefest on Friday and Saturday can also be purchased (tickets will be available in May 2008). Parking passes will not be sold this year as part of the weekend packages or individually. We are expanding the shuttle bus service from the host hotel and going to the participating bars later in the day. You can relax and ride into Pride and not have to fight that parking at Expo New Mexico and bus passes will be available for purchase with the weekend and individual admissions. Take advantage of the early registration discount for ads, booths and parade entries. Online PayPal payment options are available

5.  Upcoming Dates

Dec 15 - Pride Office Open House - 1:00 - 4:00pm - Pride Office (2610 San Mateo NE, Suite C - north of Menaul on the east side of the street)

Dec 21 - Jan 4 - Pride Office closed - happy holidays!

Dec 23 - Pride Beer Bust at Sidewinders - canceled - see you in January 2008!

Jan 15 - Online Registration for Pride 2008 opens - www.abqpride.com - early registration discount 20%

Jan 27 - Pride Beer Bust at Sidewinders - 3:00 - 6:00pm

Jan 28 - Pride Planning Meeting - 6:30pm - Pride Office (2610 San Mateo NE, Suite C)

6. Key Pride Dates

Mar 15 - end of early registration for Pride 2008

Apr 5 - deadline to apply for the 2008 New Mexico Pride Pageant

Apr 18/19 - 2008 New Mexico Pride Pageant

May 14 - Start of "Thirty Days to Pride" events - sign up now to host an event for your organization/business

May 31- 2007 Pride Titleholder Stepdown

Jun 13/14 - Albuquerque Pride 2008

Keep up on all the latest information at www.abqpride.com!

Stay out and proud!
2008 Albuquerque Pride Planning Committee

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Archived News:

Albuquerque Pride Announces 2007 VIPs

Grand Marshal – The Local Organizing Committee coordinating the “Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals, 1933-1945” exhibit from the The United States Holocaust Museum (April 29 – June 16, 2007 at the New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum)

Our 2007 Honored Dignitaries are–

• Community – Mary Oishi, Under 21 & Poetry Slam, KUNM
• Political – Bob White, City Attorney
• Arts – NM Gay Men’s Chorus
• Emerging Leader – Marshal Martinez
• Ally – Lt. Governor Diane Denish

New in 2007, we will be including an "In Memorium" recognition for those in the community who have passed away in the last year (since June 2006); currently that list includes Gordan Church, Nancy Parker Davidson and Linda Gilkey and Stacey Wadley. Please contact us if you would like to add names to be remembered at Pride 2007.

2007 New Mexico Pride Pageant, "Creating Traditions"

(March 11, 2007) Where in Albuquerque can you go to see awesome entertainment, see remarkable youth enlighten the audience, feel a sense of Pride and experience so much more? The event is Albuquerque Pride’s 11th annual NM Pride Pageant entitled “Creating Traditions” which will be held in the beautiful Marriot Pyramid Hotel. Each year this has been proven to be an event worth not missing. The contestants who vie for the position of Mr. Miss, MsTer and Ms. Adult and Youth titleholders “bring it on”, and are sure to “WOW” the audience with talent, titillation, and tenacity.

If you are interested in competing for the honor of becoming a New Mexico Pride Titleholder you can download a packet. April, 7th 2007 is the last
day to turn in your application and all contestants must attend a meeting at the Pride Office on the 7th of April at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to download a packet you can call the Pride Line at 873-8084.

On Friday, April 20th, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the contestants will participate in NM Pride’s pageant preliminaries. They will present their Pridewear and also be interviewed by a distinguished panel of judges. This will all take place in the foyer of the Marriot Pyramid. This event is open to the public and is free. The incomparable Fontana DeVine of the famed “Come Out Show” will emcee this event.

Friday, April 20th, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. is “Pride Jubilee”- Titleholder Step-down in the glorious Marriot Pyramid ballroom. This event costs $10.00. There will be a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. During the show you will be able to see past titleholders who will perform honoring this year’s step-down Titleholders. Please attend and support the 2006-2007 NM Pride titleholders Miss Youth Clarissa Danger, Mr. Adult Adan, Ms. Prince Julian, and Miss. Anastasia as they give their final performances. They have done a great year representing the state of New Mexico and Albuquerque Pride would like
your support that evening to congratulate them all on a job well done.

On Saturday, April 21st, at 7:00 p.m. is the 11th annual NM Pride Pageant. The event cost is $10.00. This event is filled with “glam” and packed with the latest and greatest entertainment. Besides enjoying the competition you will be entertained by your emcees
Fontana DeVine and Jayson Daboi and be dazzled by the glamorous Gia and awed by the beautiful Raquel and Throb. These two performers are past NM Pride titleholders who usually “bring down the house” when they perform. That evening the contestants will compete in on-stage interview, formal wear and talent. The evening will end with the Regal Pride Pageantry that will crown the newly selected NM Pride titleholders for 2007-
2008.

Remember, the place to see and be seen by others is at the Marriot Pyramid on the 20th and 21st of April. Tickets can be purchased by the contestants or stop by the Pride Office during office hours to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door, but get them early because this show is sure to sell out. There is a special room rate at the Marriot Pyramid (821-3333) so please mention this event in order to get their special
weekend rate. See you there as you become part of “Creating Traditions”!

For more information, go to the Pageant page

 

Albuquerque Pride, PO Box 80506, Albuquerque, NM 87198-0506 (505) 873-8084
E-mail us at abqpride@aol.com