SC Pride 2010 Festival & Parade

SC Pride 2010 - LIVE PROUD! ENJOY LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH PRIDE! \/-\/-\/ SEE OFFICIAL Calendar of Events BELOW \/-\/-\/ Visit www.scpride.org for more info ______________________________________________ ...Saturday, AUGUST 21st... ~ 2010 SC Pride Pageant 8:00 p.m., Workshop Theatre (1136 Bull Street) $30 for VIP seating; $25 for general admission. Open bar provided by Firefly Vodka and Barefoot Wine and food provided by Blue Tapas Bar & Cocktail Lounge and Gotham Bagel. PURCHASE TICKETS @ www.scpride.org http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140856739278978 ...Sunday, AUGUST 28th... ~ Pride Opening Ceremony 2:00 p.m., Harriet Hancock Community Center (1108 Woodrow Street), Free. Kick off SC Pride 2009 with an opening celebration at the Hancock Community Center. ~ Volunteer Appreciation Picnic 2:00 4:00 p.m., Harriet Hancock Community Center (1108 Woodrow St), Free. This picnic will be in honor of all the volunteers who work so hard to make Pride a great event. Come to the center with your favorite side dish and share in the festivities. This event is open to all, Food will be provided. ______________________________________________ Week of events, August 29th-Sept 6th - Columbia, SC ...Monday, AUGUST 30th... ~ Bowling With Pride 7:30-10pm, $15 for 2 games and shoe rental AMF Lanes @ Parkland Plaza, 900 Axtell Rd, Cayce, SC http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103362626388148 ...Tuesday, AUGUST 31st... ~ Pre-Pride Lecture: Warhols 13 Most Beautiful Doors open @ 6pm, Lecture @ 7pm, 1515 Main Street $8 for Columbia Museum of Art members, Nickelodeon Theatre members, or South Carolina Pride Movement members, $10 for non-members. USC professor, Dr. Brad Collins lecture followed by screening of 13 Most Beautiful Songs for Andy Warhols Screen Tests http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137654082937324 ...Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 1st... ~ SC Black Pride Welcome Reception, 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., Conrads Restaurant (2865 Devine Street), Free. Enjoy food and a cash bar and celebrate diversity with SC Black Pride and SC Pride. ...Thursday, SEPTEMBER 2nd.... ~ Pride Tailgate Party, 12:00 noon, Williams-Brice Stadium (Corner of George Rogers Boulevard and Bluff Road), Free. Join other sports fan as we celebrate the beginning of the USC Football season by having our first ever tailgate party at the stadium. Look for the rainbow flag once you arrive. Bring your own beverages. ...Friday, SEPTEMBER 3rd... Kick-off events so come to town early! ~ Takeover Coumbia w/ our friends from the Upstate & Charleston 5-7pm, Takosushi, 1115 Assembly St, Columbia - Next to 1109 NO COVER, $2.00 daily draft, $3.00 daily premium bottle, $3.00 well liquor, $5.00 lime pork quesadillas, $2.00 tako's, $3.00 tempura asparagus, $2.00 daily sushi roll, $5.00 tango junior http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154701154545222 ~ Pink Party2010: The Do Ask. Do Tell. Party 7-10pm, Tapp's Building,$10 cover plus a donation to your candidate of choice. Come out, meet, and support local LGBT friendly political candidates running for office in November. The event includes a cash bar, food, music, and other entertainment. Business or theme attire is requested. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139232976098470 ...Saturday, SEPTEMBER 4th... ~ PARADE down Main Street - Noon Assemble at 11:00 a.m. on the Laurel Street side of Finlay Park See map at www.scpride.org for parade route. Start your pride day by marching in or viewing the Pride Parade! Can't make it? Listen to live commentary on WXRY99.3FM or online ' at http://www.wxryfm.org. ~ FESTIVAL in Finlay Park - 1pm-6pm Come out and celebrate your pride! The celebration will feature Taylor Dayne, as well as special appearances by Danielle Howle, Pandora Boxx, Janice Robinson, Cris Williams and other great entertainers and guests. Enjoy vendors, food, and lots of fun! Also featuring SC Gay and Lesbian Business Guild Expo. VIP Tent - $25 in advance, $30 at the door PURCHASE VIP TENT TICKETS @ www.scpride.org ~ SC Pride & PTs 1109 After-Pride BLOCK PARTY with DJ Chris Cox 1109 Assembly Street, Presale tickets are $20 for over 21 $30 for 18-20 for a limited time only. www.pts1109.com http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129365113768102 ...Sunday, SEPTEMBER 5th... ~ Picnic in the Earlewood Park - off North Main Street - Noon ~ SC Pride & PTs 1109 SUNDAY TEA DANCE PARTY 1109 Assembly Street, 2pm - until? - www.pts1109.com http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143228819027876 ...and much more still to come! ___________________________________________________ OFFICIAL SC PRIDE 2010 HOST HOTEL - Marriott Columbia Over looking Main Street & the Parade Route 4 blocks walk from Finlay Park (stage side) $99* rate for Thursday (2nd) Sunday (5th) 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201