Saturday, June 18th
East Point Possums Show
Outdoor Charity Drag Show
Presented by: The East Point Possums
Location: Downtown East Point
Site opens 7:30pm, Show at 8pm
FREE Event
All tips and donations benefit Atlanta Pride & Positive Impact

Wednesday, June 22nd
StoryCorps: Out and OutLoud
A celebration of stories from the LGBTQ community
Presented by: WABE, Radial Café, and The Atlanta Pride Committee
Location: The Phillip Rush Center (1530 Dekalb Ave NE, Suite A, Atlanta GA 30307)
Doors open 6:30pm, Program at 7pm
Host: John Lemley from WABE’s City Cafe
FREE Event

Thursday, June 23rd
7th Annual Evening for Equality
Featuring the Equality Awards & Silent Auction
Presented by: Georgia Equality
Location: The Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center
Doors open 6pm VIP, 7pm General Admission
Additional details, including Honorees and Ticket Prices TBA

Friday, June 24th
Pride Seder
A spiritual celebration of the LGBTQ Liberation Movement
Presented by: Congregation Bet Haverim
Location: Central Congregational UCC (2676 Clairmont Rd NE, Atlanta 30329)
Service begins at 6:30pm
Free Event

Saturday, June 25th
2nd Annual Sylvia Rivera Stonewall Community Event
Event featuring fellowship, food, and a panel discussion with Trans community
members.
Presented by: Juxtaposed Center for Transformation, TILTT, and The Atlanta Pride Committee
Location: The Phillip Rush Center (1530 Dekalb Ave NE, Suite A, Atlanta GA 30307)
Doors open 11:30, Program at Noon
Free Event, $5 suggested donation
Additional details, including Panel discussion topic TBA

Official Stonewall Celebration Party
An evening of performances and music to commemorate Stonewall
Presented by: Jungle Club Atlanta
Location: Jungle Club Atlanta (2115 Faulkner Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30324)
Doors open 6pm
18+ Event
Additional details, including cover charge and DJ TBA

Sunday, June 26th
Brunch & A Movie
Viewing of “March On!” with food and cocktails
Presented by: Out on Film and The Atlanta Pride Committee
Location: The Phillip Rush Center (1530 Dekalb Ave NE, Suite A, Atlanta GA 30307)
Additional details, including ticket price TBA

Please note that event information is subject to change. Additional events may also be added to the schedule.

This year’s event will once again benefit Atlanta Pride.  New this year, sharing the billing with Atlanta’s favorite festival organizers, is the Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative.

East Point Possum spokesperson and co-founder, John Jeffrey said of the charity pairing, “We couldn’t be more pleased to have 2 of Atlanta’s oldest and most well respected organizations both benefitting from this event!”

The full event lineup will be announced in mid-May, but is already shaping up to be an impressive cast!  The program will feature show organizers, The East Point Possums, as well as the much-anticipated return of Drag Super Star, Gigi Monroe; perennial favorites, Ginny Tonic – a founding member of the Armorettes, and Alexandria Martin, along with the indomitable Armorette, Wild Cherry Sucrette; the East Point Villagers, and several other crowd favorites from year’s past as well as some newcomers – and as always with this entertaining event, a few surprises will be in store!

Possums Matriarch and co-founder, Rick Westbrook said of the event, “We have people from all over the region come out for the show – it really is a great showcase for the inclusive community we have in East Point.”  He also noted, “This year, with adding the ALHI as a benefactor along with our friends at Atlanta Pride, we continue to grow and do what we’ve always tried to do with this event- increase exposure for our benefactors, serve our community in a unique way, and showcase the amazing work that our non-profit partners do for all of us.”

East Point Possums co-founder, Chesley Thurman stated, “This is truly a community event.  The show is designed so that every penny of the proceeds goes to benefit the charity for that year, or in this case- ‘charities.’ Atlanta Pride, ALHI and the East Point Possums volunteers will work to get everything donated – from the stage to signage and everything in between.  Sponsors offset other costs; performers donate their time; all the tips are pooled and given directly to the non-profit organizations.”  Thurman continued, “Atlanta Pride is a great organization that everyone is familiar with, and we hope to introduce more people to the Health Initiative.  This event is an easy way to be supportive – just bring a bunch of dollar bills and have a good time with your friends!”

Atlanta Pride Executive Director, JP Sheffield said, “We were thrilled when the Possums approached us about selecting Atlanta Pride as the 2009 beneficiary, and so excited to be included again in 2010 along with one of our long-time partners in the ALHI.”  Sheffield added,

“This is the kind of community event that is the cornerstone of Atlanta Pride.  We serve the community, but in order for us to do that effectively, we need the community to support us, and this partnership with both the Health Initiative and the Possums does so in such a fun and entertaining way.  We hope everyone comes out for this great event!”

Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative Executive Director, Linda Ellis added, “It is such a great opportunity for us – it is a way to allow our constituents to have a wonderful time supporting us, it is a platform for us to discuss the many programs we offer, we will have an opportunity to introduce ourselves to new supporters and clients – and to do all of this in partnership with our friends at both Atlanta Pride, and the East Point Possums organization is a significant moment for us.”

More details about the 13^th Annual East Point Possums Show will be made available in the coming weeks.  In the meantime- mark your calendars for June 19^th.