09/27/12 National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Events

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09/27/12 San Jose PRIDE National Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day Events Album slideshow. Proudly, Brix Night Club and Splash Video Dance Bar participated in the Santa Clara County STD & HIV Prevention and Control Program collaborated events in support and for awareness along with Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), Project 4PLAY and n2men.org. Thank you everyone who participated and to the photographers Kat FitzGerald Art, Nic Caleb, and Sandeep Gill.

Thank you San Jose PRIDE Sponsors

Thank you 2012 San Jose PRIDE sponsors!

The 37th San Jose Annual PRIDE Celebration Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, 2012

Gay PRIDE Celebration Committee of San Jose, Inc. (GPCCSJ, Inc.) also known as San Jose PRIDE presents its 37 ^th Annual PRIDE Celebration with a two day Festival the third weekend in August, on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19. This year’s theme “Equality for Everyone” is inspired by the momentum of LGBT equality efforts and recent legislations like Don’t ask Don’t Tell, Prop8 progress, anti-Bullying, and recognition of health care needs for same sex partners.

Club Papi Productions, DBI Beverage Inc., HP, and Symantec among others, the Board looks forward to the festival, and values all the 2012 partners who encourages the community to strive for more.

The Celebration is set to kick off on Saturday, August 18 at 12:00 PM at Discovery Meadow, located at West San Carlos St. and Woz Way in the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens in San Jose, Calif. 95110. Saturday is a “Community Day” highlighting local talent, vendors, food, and fun. This day opens with a Traditional Aztec ceremony and Danza performance by Tlaloc-Chalchihuitlicue of San Jose and encounter PRIDE’s 1st Community local artist sidewalk chalk event called Avenue of Art. Individual artists and groups interested in participating visit our chalk art site for details, as space is limited.

SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT Headliner is singer, actor, dancer and philanthropist, Derek Jameson who recently released his debut album The Invention of Love and his upcoming horror film is Bloody Mary 3D. Saturday is hosted by Master of Ceremony Diamond John and Ms. Jeanne, San Francisco Comedian Carrie Avritt, and CHEER San Francisco. 

Sunday will be a more traditional celebration, offering a variety of quality entertainment, dancing and vendors. The gates will open at 11:15 a.m. for the Jay Bakker from the Revolution Church of New York Prayer Service. This year, the entertainment for the main stage is presented by Club Papi, Splash Video Dance Bar, and The Water Garden.

Jamie Award states, “Club Papi Productions is excited and honored to be given the opportunity to work with the community on producing this year’s Main Stage at San Jose Pride. We are preparing to deliver the biggest and best Pride event the South Bay LGBT community has ever seen. Come party with us at Pride!”

SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT Headliners feature Grammy Award Winning Singer and Tony Award Winning Actress Jennifer Holiday, the Dominican singing sensation Kat Deluna, and from the hit television show The Vampire Diaries Kat Graham sings her new single “Put Some Graffiti on Me,” and also performing are Circuit music sensations, DJ Tony Moran and performer Flava. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate the day of the Celebration.

VENDORS
New this year, along with various food, retail, art, crafts and informational booths, PRIDE presents a Health & Wellness Pavilion sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and the Health Trust. The pavilion includes community organizations offering information on nutrition, smoking, addiction and HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and testing. Also PRIDES’s partnership with Breathe California created a $5000 grant to support the Smoking Cessation Ash Kicker courses in the spring, and the marketing of this year’s smoke free family friendly festival. There is a Fun Zone area with games and activities. Also, San Jose PRIDE and local leather organizations and specialists have collaborated on the return of Leather Land (a leather area) to the festival this year. Businesses, organizations, and artisans interested in participating are encouraged to apply today.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available:
Friends of Pride donors are community members who donate at least $100 will receive a VIP PRIDE experience. Presenting Sponsor for $15,000, Platinum Sponsor for $10,000, Gold Sponsor for $5,000, Silver Sponsor for $2,500 and Bronze Sponsor for $1,000 are financial levels of sponsorship for the PRIDE Celebration.  Also available are designated sponsorships for naming rights to the entrances, Leather Land, volunteer t-shirts and the Fun Zone.

Vendors, Sponsors, Volunteers and Fans please visit sanjosepride.com or call 408-475-5428 for forms, information, and participation.  GPCCSJ, Inc. strives to represent the community to provide inspiration, resources and hope to a diverse and multi-generational LGBT & allied community, so all are invited to celebrate “Equality for Everyone” with PRIDE.

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Media Contact:
Nathan Svoboda
408.454.8243
president@sanjosepride.com

Pre-4th of July SJPRIDE Benefit Party

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!Ay que caliente! San Jose PRIDE Kickin’ it with Club PAPI at Splash Video Dance Bar, celebrating the 4th of July.
There were $4.00 Coronas $5.00 Papi Kamikazes and $5.00 Papi Margaritas. The SJPRIDE Benefit Party at Splash was Hot! Hot! Hot!

From Prom to Roller Skating: May Gay Events

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May 7, 2012 MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release
May 7, 2012

From Prom to Roller Skating:
San Jose PRIDE Gay in May Events

 By Eydie Mendoza

Gay PRIDE Celebration Committee of San Jose, Inc. (GPCCSJ. Inc.), also known as San Jose PRIDE in collaboration with various venues in the area is offering many events for the community to choose from this May.

Don’t miss the Big Gay Prom on Saturday, May 19 at 10 p.m. until closing at Splash Video Dance Bar. “If you missed yours come to ours,” PRIDE Vice President Roman Fernando invites the LGBT community to experience prom of your dreams. Wear a dress and heels or your converse, the tuxedo with the boutonnière, corsage … just mix it up and make it your special night (This event is 21 and over). There are prizes for the Prettiest Prom Dress and the Tackiest Tux Contests, $10 cover or two-for-one cover with your prom date, enjoy the Spiked Prom Punch drink special, and dance to DJ “Sweetheart” Sue while making this the most memorable night of your life.

“! Ay papi que caliente!” That’s right; get your night shades ready for Memorial Day Weekend, because we have another hot San Jose PRIDE Benefit Party on Sunday, May 27 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., in collaboration with Club Papi Productions at Splash Video Dance Bar. It is always a fiesta with Latin dance music and Go-go boys, not to be forgotten at a Papi Fundraiser. Cover is $7 before 10:30 p.m. and $10 after. DJs IVAN (LA) Elliot Live (SF), with a chance to win LMFAO concert tickets and VIP Meet & Greet with Lucia Mendez at San Francisco Pride.

Dust of your roller skates and get ready to rock, roll, and rex on Rainbow Skate Night at Redwood Roller Rink; located at 1303 Main Street, Redwood City 94063 on Wednesday, May 30 at 8 p.m. with only a $9 cover.

The proceeds for these events benefit San Jose PRIDE Celebration taking place the third weekend in August. For more information on these and future events, visit our web site http://www.sanjosepride.com/index.html, our blog, follow us on Twitter and “Like us” on Facebook.

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Media Contact:
Nathan Svoboda
408.454.8243
president@sanjosepride.com

Hush Cinco de Mayo themed LADIEIS NIGHT

Hush Cinco de Mayo themed LADIEIS NIGHT fundraiser on Thursday, May 3rd from 10 p.m. until closing. The San Jose Pride events team is EXCITED to offer the FIRST Ladies outreach and fundraising party this year.

San Jose Pride, in partnership with Splash Video Dance Bar, is proud to be hosting a Hush Cinco de Mayo themed LADIEIS NIGHT fundraiser on Thursday, May 3rd from 10 p.m. until closing. Proceeds from a $5 cover will benefit the 2012 goal to bring backthe PARADE!. The San Jose Pride events team is EXCITED to offer the FIRST Ladies outreach and fundraising party this year. La cosa va estar muy claiente! Yes, ladies its’ going to be hot, blazing HOT!

May 1, 2012 MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release
May 1, 2012

San Jose PRIDE: Hush Lesbian Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at Splash

By Eydie Mendoza

San Jose Pride in partnership with Splash Video Dance Bar is proud to host a Hush Cinco de Mayo themed LADIEIS NIGHT fundraiser on Thursday, May 3rd from 10 p.m. until closing. Proceeds from a $5 cover will benefit the 2012 goal to bring backthe PARADE!. The San Jose Pride events team is EXCITED to offer the FIRST Ladies outreach and fundraising party this year. La cosa va estar muy claiente! Yes, ladies its’ going to be hot, blazing HOT!

Be sure to join us for one of NorCal’s hottest Lesbian parties of the month!

There will be Contests & Prizes, Make-a-Date, and of course , staffed with beautiful and sexy all-girl dancers and bartenders ready to serve you and keep your glasses full of lesbian fun!

Hot music mixes featured by DJ Val-G from San Francisco’s 4Bidden and Delicious will keep everyone dancing.

Don’t miss this May, 3rd edition of Hush Ladies Night at Splash UPSTAIRS with PRIDE!

Visit our web site for upcoming events and information www.sanjosepride.com

Media Contact:

Nathan Svoboda

408.454.8243

president@sanjosepride.com