Pride in the North 2012 Schedule
Sunday, March 4th
Northern Exposure II: Pride in the North Film Festival – Upper Lecture Theatre [UC 2011] – 1pm - $6
Pride Central and the Gender Issues Centre (GIC), in collaboration with the Sexuality and Gender Equity (SAGE) working group, are pleased to present Northern Exposure II: Pride in the North Film Festival.
This year's event will be held on Sunday, March 4th from 1-5pm and will kick off a week of events in celebration of Pride in the North. A $6.00 ticket (available at the door) will entitle viewers to 3 excellent films and refreshment break. The event will be held in a theatre in the University Centre on the campus of Lakehead University - Room UC2011. The best way to access the theatre is through the Agora and then up the stairs. The proceeds of this event will be shared between Thunder Pride 2012, The Other 10% (a local LGBTQ youth group) and the Divergence Movie Night.
Film #1 - 100% Woman - This film follows Canadian downhill mountain bike champion Michelle Dumaresq as she shakes up the world of sports. However, it's not her talent that has sparked controversy, it's the fact that for the first 20 years of her life, she was Micheal. This film is presented by Divergence Movie Night in Ottawa.
Film#2 - The Bro Code - This film takes aim at the forces in male culture that conditions boys and men to dehumanize and disrespect women. The film breaks down a range of contemporary media forms that are saturated with sexism. This film is presented by the Gender Issues Centre (GIC).
Film #3 - Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride - This film provides a comprehensive look at the globalization of Gay Pride marches. Viewers will follow Vancouver's parade director Ken Coolen as he travels the globe visiting other events including Sao Paulo, Brazil and the world's largest parade in New York City. This film is presented by Pride Central.
For more information, please contact Pride Central (Milo) at 343-8813 or the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (Robin) at 625-8321.
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Monday, March 5th
Open house – Pride Central [UC 0019] - 10am to 6pm – Free!
Never been to Pride Central? Wanna look around the centre? Wanna hang out with rad folks and eat snacks? Come by Pride Central’s open house! Everyone welcome!
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Tuesday, March 6th
“Owning Yourself Through Self-Publishing” Workshop – LUSU Boardroom [UC 2020] @ 2pm – Free
Join Cristy C. Road in a discussion and workshop on DIY art careers and zine making. Cristy C. Road is an artist, writer and musician who began releasing her work in 1997 with her fanzine, GREEN'ZINE. The zine began as a punk rock fanzine, and progressed to politically charged collections of short stories. Road will open the floor to a discussion on building an identity, and eventually building a career through self-publishing (and otherwise DIY art creation). Despite ones interest in publishing full-time; the general experience of free-range self expression, publishing, and distribution is a tool we all have the power to own.
The discussion will be followed an instructional and interactive workshop on creating zines. Folks are encouraged to bring materials; although paper, writing tools, glue, scissors and other surprises will be available to participants.
Everyone welcome!
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE SIGN UP by emailing pridecentral@lusu.ca [we just want to know how many goodies to bring.. you're still more than welcome to come if you don't sign up, but note that there may not be enough goodies for you!]
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Pride in the North Cabaret – The Study @ 7pm - $5
Join Pride Central in a night of fun with the PRIDE IN THE NORTH CABARET!
Special guest CRISTY ROAD [artist and author, check her out at croadcore.org] will be reading from her current project, "Spit and Passion", a graphic coming out memoir about religion, Cuban identity, and Green Day.
Performers of all types! Dancing, drag, poetry, prose, performance art, and more!
Don't forget that you can purchase a PRIDE IN THE NORTH ALL ACCESS PASS for $25 from Pride Central and get into ALL of the week's events for one low price!
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm
ALL AGES!!
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Wednesday, March 7th
Rae Spoon – The Study @ 7pm - $8
Rae Spoon is a transgendered indie electronic musician who lives in Montreal. Rae has toured extensively over the past ten years in Canada as well as internationally. Through touring, they have managed to build a strong grassroots following. Rae was longlisted for Polaris Music Prize in 2008 (superioryouareinferior) as well as nominated for two CBC Radio 3 Bucky Awards in 2010.
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Thursday, March 8th
“Tag Party” themed Outpost night @ The Outpost
Wear whatever coloured bandana makes you feel sassy and come out for some jam droppin’, glow stick rockin’, booty poppin’ fun times!
Stop by Pride Central for a FREE ticket that will give you HALF OFF ADMISSION!!
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Friday, March 9th
Drag show - The Finlandia Club @ 7pm - $8 at door, $6 in advance [available at Pride Central]
Join Pride Central and Miss Fluffy Souffle, our guest MC, in celebrating a great evening with lots of local drag talent, tons of dancing, and sweet jams from DJ Fabulous Dave!
ALL AGES! |
