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CHARLOTTE 2007 Pride Week happenings around the Queen City Fri., Aug. f7 • ChaHotte Pride Ball: ‘Carolina’s Most Wanted’ Ball Culture is on display when the Carolina Ballroom Council holds its search for the “Carolina’s Most Wanted.”A night of fierce entertainment for the entire LGBT community. $15.10 p.m. Scorpio Nightclub, 2301 Freedom Dr. Call James Milan at 704-499-8577 or Dominique Revlon at 704-965-9745 for details. Sat^Aug. 18 • Charlotte Powerfuil Pride-packed musical performance featuring members of Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and One Voice chorus. 8:04 p.m. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1510 E. Seventh St. Tickets at Paper Skyscraper (330 East Blvd.) and White Rabbit (1401 Central Ave.). www.GMCCharlotte.org. 704-549-9202. Sun., Aug. 19 • Charlotte Gay Day at Carowinds Wear red to the Carolinas’ favorite theme park’s gay event. Normal ticket prices apply at the gate or at various other outlets including Bi-Lo and Harris Teeter. For cheaper prices, purchase tick ets online at www2.cedarfair.com/carowinds. A meet- and-greet will be held at 3 p.m. at the Sky Tower. Carowinds, Avenue of the Carohnas. Mon., Aug. 20 • Charlotte Producer/Director Eric Scott McPherson He’ll speak about his in-production documentary film project “The Oldest Gay Couple In America.” The event will also serve as a fundraiser to assist McPherson in his production of this 70-year journey through same-sex America. 7 p.m. The Lesbian 8c Gay Community Center, 1401 Central Ave. Tues.,Aug. 21 •Charlotte Transgender Empowerment A meeting for the friends, family and members of the Transgender community to enjoy and empower each other. Lesbian and Gay Community Center, 1401 Central Ave. www.PrideCharlotte.com. Wed., Aug. 22 • Charlotte Queen City Theatre Company presents Pride night at ‘Sordid Lives’ This hilarious play puts a white trash twist on the story of unconditional love, acceptance and coming out in a Texas family. $16.8 p.m. Duke Power Theatre at Spirit Square, 130 N. Tryon St. www.queencitytheatre.com. 704-372-1000. Special Pride Show at Scorpio Scorpio’s stellar cast of drag divas come together in this special themed performance. Part of the Pride Charlotte festival. Scorpio Lounge, 2301 Freedom Dr. 704-373-9124. Tflurs., Aug. 23 • Charlotte Pride Potiuck Join the Lesbian and Gay Community Center as they present the official potiuck of Pride Qiarlotte. Everyone is welcome. All that’s requested is everyone bring a dish to share. Drinks and utensils will be pro vided 6-9 p.m. The Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Charlotte, 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144. Fri., Aug. 24 • Charlotte Miss Pride Charlotte Pageant Drag divas compete for the tide of Miss Pride Charlotte. Featuring the 2006 Miss Pride Charlotte Angela Lopez. Scorpio Lounge, 2301 Freedom Dr. 704-373-9124. Pride Sponsor Party ~ A special ‘thank you’ gathering for Pride sponsors. Featuring special entertainment by jazz vocahst Kat Williams. Sat., Aug. 25 • Charlotte Front Runners Pride Run Charlotte Front Runners, the Queen City’s gay and les bian running/walking club, will host a morning run beginning and ending at Gateway Village. The run will consist of four miles through Uptown Charlotte and the historic Wesley Heights neighborhood. 10 a.m. Gateway Village, 800 W. Trade St. www.charlottefrontrunners.com. Pride Charlotte Festival The main event! 11 a.m.-7 p.m. GatewayVillage, 800 W. Trade St.www.PrideCharlotte.com. Pride Charlotte Afterparty Velocity, the hottest dance party with the coldest dancefloor, hosts an afterparty for Pride Charlotte attendees. Guest DJ Chris Cox. Velocity, 935 S. Summit Ave. 704-333-0060. Sun., Aug. 26 • Charlotte Closeout Party & Show Newly crowned Miss Pride Charlotte and Miss North Carolina U.S.of^. Arabia K. Adams with Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Bonet. Scorpio Lounge, 2301 Freedom Dr. 704-373-9124. Mon., Aug. 27 • Charlotte “Homosexuality & the Scripture” A seminar on Christianity for the LGBT community. Lesbian and Gay Community Center, 1401 Central Ave. www.PrideCharlotte.com. Saturday, August 25, Pride Charlotte Festival, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.. Gateway Village 16 AUGUST 11 .2007 • Q-NOTES
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