Upcoming Events | Gay Pride Virginia

09-27-09 - Gay For A Day 5K

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:03:42 -0400

On Sunday, September 27th we will be having our first Gay For A Day 5K run right before Circo Paradiso. Please come out and join us.

More information will be available soon.

08/16/08 - Gaye Adegbalola and Roddy Barnes in Concert

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:39:30 -0400

Tickets for the concert on August 16 available at www.GayRichmond.com or at Diversity Thrift, general admission tickets for the concert only will also be available at the door. Dinner prepared by a volunteer chef who retired to VA from several engagements on the West Coast will also be available, but must be purchased ahead of time (please purchase as soon as possible so that plans for purchasing for the evening can be made).

Tickets for just the show are $10. Tickets for dinner and the show are $22. Dinner patrons receive premium stage side seating; dinner seating starts at 6:00, dinner is at 6:30. Show only tickets are general admission (but there is no "bad seat") and doors open for general admission seating at 7:30. The show starts at 8:00.

The dinner menu is Caesar Salad with a vegetarian dressing, Penne Alfredo, vegetables, NY style cheesecake with Blueberry topping, coffee and tea. Beer and Wine are available from the cash bar.

The show menu is FUN, FUN and More FUN. Gaye and Roddy do a fabulous show!

08/31/08 - Esta Bunny's Trailer Trash Drag Show

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:54:00 -0400

Come join us for the Trashiest show around. Esta Bunny's Annual Trailer Trash Drag Show.

Guest Star: Miss Capitol City Gay Pride, Ms. Tiffany Devereaux

Also starring members of the trailer court, Candy Pantzzz, Stormie Saunders & More!

When: August 31st @ 8pm

Where: Babes of Carytown, 3166 W Cary Street

08/24/08 - Esta Bunny's Drag Bingo

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:34:31 -0400

Richmond's Only Drag Bingo!

When: Sunday August 24th @ 7:30pm

Where: Babes of Carytown , 3166 West Cary Street

Special Guest: Candy Pantzzz

08/21/08 - Mr. Gay Pride Virginia Contest

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:31:24 -0400

On Thursday, August 21^st we will be holding The Mr. Gay Pride Virginia Contest at Barcode. The winner will receive 1 year reign, $200 Grand Prize and will be featured at this year's Annual Pride Festival at the Gay Community Center of Richmond.

If you would like to apply to be part of the competition, please read the rules and regulations below.

Note: Entries MUST BE RECEIVED and postmarked no later than Friday, August 15. Please mail application to the address below.

Mr. Gay Pride Virginia

PO Box 17706

Richmond Virginia, 23226

For more information on the contest, please contact Shawn Tinsley at shawn@gaypridevirginia.org .

Detailed Rules and Regulations for Contestants

1. Applicants must be 21 or older.

2. Application and registration fee: $50.00. It is due and payable no later than the deadline date of the application. Check made payable to Gay Pride Virginia, Inc.

3. Applicants will be judged in Formal Wear, Sports/Casual Wear and Bathing Suit categories. Applicants will provide their own clothing, unless directed otherwise by the Mr. Gay Pride Virginia Committee.

4. Applicants will be judged in a talent competition. Please keep in mind that the 2008 competition stage is extremely small. Special arrangements needed for sound recordings or video requirements must be approved prior to the event. If possible, please visit the stage at Barcode (6 East Grace Street, Richmond VA 23219) before the event to see the available space.

5. During the Formal Attire contest, applicants will be questioned by the

Judge(s). They will have a 3 minute timed period for their response.

6. The drawing for placement in the final contest will be at a location approved by the Mr. Gay Pride VA Committee on the night prior to the final contest. Attendance at the event is required.

7. Contestants will meet with the judge(s) for a detailed interview on the morning of the contest at a place to be decided by the Mr. Gay Pride Committee.

8. Applicants will provide their own transportation and accommodations to and from the required event(s) at no cost to Gay Pride Virginia.

9. Applicants must agree that the title of Mr. Gay Pride Virginia is the sole property of Gay Pride Virginia, Inc. No other organization or individual may use Mr. Gay Pride Virginia for their promotional use without prior approval of the Board of Directors of Gay Pride Virginia. Inc.

10. The Titleholder of Mr. Gay Pride Virginia is subject to represent Gay Pride Virginia, Inc. at events and activities as approved by Gay Pride Virginia, Inc. and as agreed upon by the titleholder.

11. During the titled year, the titleholder of Mr. Gay Pride Virginia agrees to be in a socially acceptable manner and presentation at all times in public. If unacceptable social behavior is reported, the title can and will be removed by the Board of Directors of Gay Pride Virginia.

12. Travel, event and housing costs at approved events will be agreed upon between the title holder and the treasurer of Gay Pride Virginia. Receipts of approved expenses will be required for repayment.

13. Titleholder agrees to allow Gay Pride Virginia to use approved photos for promotional purposes of Gay Pride Virginia.

14. Titleholder may not use the title of Mr. Gay Pride Virginia for promotional, print, stage or video without prior approval of the Gay Pride of Virginia Board of Directors.

15. Due to VA ABC laws at no time during the contest(s) can applicants take off anything! Bathing suits can be no less and “Speedo’s”. (NO pubic hair or “cracks” can be seen!) No lewd or lascivious actions can be performed during any of the participant’s appearances.

To apply, download the form below. Application available in both PDF & Microsoft Word formats.

PC Users: Click on the image and file will automatically download.
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PC Users: Right click on the image and select 'Open Link" from the pop up menu.
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7/23 GPV Fundraiser & 8/26 Ms. Capital City Gay Pride Pageant

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:37:30 -0400

Come Join us for 2 great events. On Wednesday, July 23rd there will be a Fundraiser to benefit Gay Pride Virginia starring Ms. Capitol City Gay Pride Tiffany Devereaux. All proceeds will be given as a donation from Tiffany and Godfrey's. Show time starts at 11:30pm.

On Saturday, August 23, 2008 Godfrey's will hold their annual Miss. Capitol City Gay Pride Pageant. Doors open at 9pm. Pageant starts at 10pm.