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Friends! We invite guys and girls to take part in «Pride Parade» in Israel. It will take place on June, 12-th in Tel Aviv. If you have a desire to swing during procession by an iridescent flag of LGBT-community, partying on beach, join our company! «Pride Parade» in Tel Aviv is a grandiose and unprecedented gay parade on the originality. This event is accompanied with carnival show and performance of the Israeli superstars. Such as, for example, Dana International!
About 300 thousand gays, lesbians and bisexuals from different countries of the world will take part in parade! Participants will move on a beach disco after procession following on Tel Aviv. It will be a grandiose party on the bank of Mediterranean sea. And at night of gay parade it is planned and at all about 100 various thematic actions.
We have already invited the group of travelers from different countries – boys and girls. We wish to go to Israel the amicable and cheerful company. We will live in the big apartment of my friends. If you have a desire to join our company, write on constantine_23@rambler.ru
I will send all information on a trip – about where we will live as we will have a good time and how many it is necessary to take money.

 Friday June 13th
 
SJ Pride Kick-Off Mixer
Where: Moorpark Hotel, 4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose
When: 6pm - 8pm
Poolside with food, drinks and fun this Friday the 13th. 

Pride Kick-Off Dance Party
Where: Hunters, 349 S. First St, San Jose
When: 8pm-2am
Cover: $5
Guest VJ Spinning the Best House & Dance Music. Hotel and Restaurant Gift Certificate giveaways provided by Red Bull Energy Drinks 

Official San Jose Latino Pride Party
Where: Splash, 65 Post St, San Jose
When: 8pm-2am
Cover: $9 Donation
Hot Latin Beats with DJ Eclipse and Hip Hop on Top with DJ Insanity


Saturday June 14th

Family Day Pride Festival
Where: Discovery Meadow on Guadalupe Park, Woz Way and West San Carlos St
When:  11am-6pm
Admission: Free 
Presented by First Congregational Church. Fun for all the Family with kids attractions, great food, Vendors and main stage entertainers. *Buy your Sunday Admission ticket for $10*


2nd Annual Women's Concert
Where: Discovery Meadow on Guadalupe Park, Woz Way and West San Carlos St
When:  11am-6pm
Admission: Free 
Presented by Lanvender Liaisons and Club Savoy. Featuring: 1st Congregational Choir, Dianna Gatto & the Craving, Tamra Engle, Blue Serra, Lisa Dewey  and Orchestra De Soul

Pink Parties:
Hunters
8pm to 2am
$5 cover
DJ Sue spinning, Giveaways all night and $5 X-Rated Martinis

Splash
5pm to 2am
$10 Cover
DJ Vinyl and Miss DJ Candy


Sunday June 15th 

San Jose Pride Parade
Where: Downtown San Jose
When: 10:30am
Parade will start at the intersection of S. Market St and W. Santa Clara St and head southwest, turning left onto Almaden Blvd and ending at Park Ave. Parade Grand Marshals: Gail Chandler, Carla, Karel and John Laird.

San Jose Pride Festival
Where: Discovery Meadow on Guadalupe Park, Woz Way and West San Carlos St
When:  11am-6pm
Admission: $15 (free for kids under 12 and adults over 60) *Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 during Saturday's Pride Family Day Festival*

On the Main Stage: Trusting Lucy, Finding Stella, Ari Gold, Smash Up Derby and Frenchie Davis

Dance in the Park: Presented by Club Papi with the hottest dance, hip hop, house and latin music. Live performances by Jeannie Tracy and FLAVA. With Hot Papi and Mami Go-Go dancers.


San Jose Pride After Parties:
Hunters
$5 cover after 7pm
VJ Sue spinning, Club Papi Dancers, Complimentary Snacks, $3 Well Drinks and Draft Beers all day.

Splash
6pm to 2am
$7 Cover
Hip Hop, Top 40 and House with DJ Vinyl and Drink Specials


 

Mix, drink, eat and celebrate the start of San José Pride weekend.....

When:
Friday, June 13th @ 6pm

Where:
Moorpark Hotel
4241 Moorpark Ave
San José, California 95129

Presented by San José Pride. In collaboration with ON magazine, HRC & Actively OUT's - Out After Work series and The Rainbow Chamber of Commerce San Jose.

San Jose Pride's Brunch with $7 bottomless mimosas is this Sunday, April 6th from 11am to 2pm.

Brunch at 71 Saint Peter is starting back up on March 23rd.

Come over to Downtown San Jose on Easter Sunday and enjoy Brunch and $7 Bottomless Mimosas with members of the San Jose Pride Board.

Here is the Menu for Easter Sunday:

This Sunday, December 16th, is the last Brunch of 2007 at 71 Saint Peter.

So come on over to Downtown San Jose between 11am and 2pm to enjoy brunch, $7 bottomless mimosas and great company.


Brunch at 71 Saint Peters is hosted by San Jose Pride, HRC and Actively Out.

This Sunday is Brunch at 71 Saint Peter.

Just a reminder that San Jose's only Brunch created specifically for the LGBT community will continue this Sunday Nov 4th at 71 Saint Peter.

Come down between 11am and 2pm and not only join San Jose Pride Board members and supporters of San Jose Pride at this wonderful event, but also supporters of HRC and Actively Out.

The last Brunch was pretty packed so come early and enjoy brunch in a friendly atmosphere. Waking up shouldn't be a problem cause you are getting an extra hour sleep ;)

And remember that bottomless mimosas are only $7 with purchase of your brunch.

This Sunday, October 21st is Brunch and $7 bottomless Mimosas at 71 Saint Peter. The only brunch in San Jose created specifically for the LGBT community.

Come down and meet a few members of the San Jose Pride Board.

Annie Kretowicz, President
Steven Cochrane, Vice President
Jeffrey Zhang, Community Marketing
Seth Hodge, Events
Angie Taha, Diversity Outreach

They will gladly listen to any comments or suggestions and answer any question you may have concerning the 2008 San Jose Pride celebration.

Due to the success of the past two brunches, 71 Saint Peter has decided to continue with them every other week.

So come on over to Downtown San Jose this Sunday October 7th from 11am-2pm and enjoy brunch and $7 bottomless mimosas with other members of the LGBT community.

Brunch and $7 all you can drink mimosas at 71 Saint Peter.

Just a reminder that the 2nd Brunch at 71 Saint Peter is this Sunday from 11am to 2pm. Come enjoy brunch and bottomless mimosas in the heart of downtown San Jose.

Hi all,

I volunteer at an eating disorder resource center, and we're hosting an event for anyone who has suffered from, has been affected by, or is interested in eating disorders.

It's called "Ask the Experts" and is going to be forum style -- first you'll here a family's story about struggles with eating disaorders, and then we'll have a panel of experts to address any questions you might have. Plus, it's catered! Free food!

It's going to be held on Sept. 24 at Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. 5th Street in downtown San Jose, starting at 6:15.I f you guys are interested in going, please let me know! You can visit www.commonwealthclub.org/sv to register, or call 408-559-9385.

Please post back if you're considering going :o) and take care.

All day today, Wednesday August 22nd, Willow Street Pizza in Willow Glen will be donating 20% of your take out or dine in food and beverage purchases to IRLM...60% of that will go to other organization such as the Billy DeFrank Center, San Jose Pride and The Health Trust AIDS Services.

Just go HERE and print out the flyer, then present it to your server.

I would like to invite you to become a 2008 Pride board member. Help plan our Pride festival for 2008 and join our team. The Pride Board will be accepting applications for new board members on Thursday July 19th, 2007 at the Moorpark hotel @7pm. You can download an application from the Pride website www.SanJosePride.com.

Please bring a completed application with you to MoorePark for board review. Hope to see you on the 19th of July.

Annie Kretowicz
President San Jose Pride

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Pride Weekend in San Jose.
-Tim

Tonight June 8th

Pride Pre-Party
Hunters San Jose
349 South First St San Jose
8pm-2am
Go-Go Boys, Drink Specials, Special Guest VJ's. $5 cover


Saturday June 9th

Pride Festival
Discovery Meadow Park San Jose
11am-8pm
Free Admission

*On the Grounds*
-Kidland: bounce house, spin art, face painting, jugglers and Magicians.
-Rainbow Recreation: Valley Ball on Main Grass.
-Rainbow Chamber of Commerce: Business Faire
-Arts and Crafts Village with Pet Parade: Arts, Crafts, Pride related goodies and Pet products and information.
-San Jose Non Profit Row: Booths representing the finest non-profit LGBT community related services.
-International Food Court: Foods and beverages from around the world.
-Micro Bre and Local Winery Tent: Tastes from some of the area's best brewers and vintners.

*On the Pride Main Stage*
11:00am National Anthem
11:15am Downe FX Dancers
11:30am Mr. & Mrs. Gay South / IRLM
11:45am Mid*One
12:15pmDiamond John's Drag Review
1:00pm Gay Idol Karaoke Contest
3:00pm First Congregational Church Choir
3:30pm Amy Obenski
*Women's Concert MC: Marga Gomez (4:00 - 8:00pm)*
4:15pm Irina Rivkin
5:00pm Karen Soo Hoo
5:45pm Tamra Engle
6:30pm Lisa Dewey and The Lotus Life
7:15pm Trusting Lucy Band

***Remember to buy your $10 discounted tickets to Sunday's Pride Festival***

Pink Parties
-Club Savoy
-Hunters-San Jose: Go-Go boys, Drink Specials, Special Guest VJ's, Special Performance by Derek Jameson. $5 Cover.
-Mac's Club
-King of Clubs
-Renegades
-Splash: Hip Hop & Top 40 with DJ Vinyl, The Best of House Music with Miss DJ Candy. $10 Cover Doors open at 5pm.


Sunday June 10th

Pride Celebration
Discovery Meadow Park San Jose
Following the Parade-Until 8pm
Admission: $10 in advance/$15 at the door. Free admission: 12 year or under. 62 years or older.

*On the Grounds*
-Country Western Stage: Line Dancing and Country Swing.
-Latin Cultural Stage in Ridder Sq: Latin DJs, Dancers and Performers.
-Community Dance Tent behind AIDS Grove: DJ Dancing
-Arts and Crafts Village with Pet Parade: Arts, Crafts, Pride related goodies and Pet products and information.
-San Jose Non Profit Row: Booths representing the finest non-profit LGBT community related services.
-International Food Court: Foods and beverages from around the world.
-Micro Brew and Local Winery Tent: Tastes from some of the area's best brewers and vintners.

*On The Main Pride Stage*
11:00am National Anthem
11:15am Pro Latino Aztec Dancers
11:45am Derek Jameson
12:15pm Trusting Lucy Band
12:45pm Cheer SF (on the grass)
1:15pm Lipstick Conspiracy
1:45pm Lucy Manhattan
2:15pm Finding Stella
2:45pm Cheer SF (on the grass)
3:15pm Orquestra d'Soul
4:15pm Marga Gomez
5:00pm Smash Up Derby
6:15pm The Cheeseballs

*DJ's at the Dance Tent*
12:00pm Sue
1:00pm St. John
2:00pm Page Hodel
3:30pm Brian Raffi
*5:00pm Dance Tent Closes*

Post Pride Party
-Splash
8pm-2am (Doors open at 6pm)
$7 Cover
Hip Hop/Top 40/House with DJ Vinyl
Drink Specials

San Jose Pride's 3rd Annual Pool Party
Come help open up 2007's Pride Month at the 3rd Annual San Jose Pride Pool Party. Enjoy free food and drinks and party the night away.

When-Friday June 1st at 6:00pm
Where-The Moorpark Hotel 4241 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, CA 95129


Billy DeFrank Center Pride Grand Marshall Breakfast
Come kick off the month of pride with The San Jose Gay Pride Board and The DeFrank Center as we honor this years Grand Marshalls and the wonderful things they do each day to support our community. Join us for a sit down breakfast prepared by the award winning chef, Luis Rodriguez, of 71 Saint Peter. The proceeds will be divided among the Grand Marshall’s and donated to a charity of their choosing.

When-Saturday June 3rd 9am-11am - $20 per person
Where-Billy DeFrank Center 938 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126


Raising of the Rainbow Flag at the Santa Clara County Government Center and Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus.
Join openly gay San Jose Supervisor Ken Yeager as he raises the Rainbow Flag at the Santa Clara County Government Center for the first time ever. Afterward, please join Ken and the rest of the Board of Supervisors inside the County Government Center where the Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus will perform again for the Board's invocation. The Board will also adopt a proclamation at that time to observe LGBT Pride month in Santa Clara County.

When-Tuesday June 5th 1pm-1:45pm
Where-Santa Clara County Government Center 70 W Hedding St San Jose, CA 95110


Smart Women's Mixer hosted by Betty from Betty's List
Come down and help us launch Pride Weekend with a special Smart Women Business Network Get Together reception. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drink specials. With featured speaker and special guests. Door prizes
Co-chairs: Dr. Betty L. Sullivan & Catherine I. Pinkas
Guests Hosts: Annie Kretowies, Myra Johnson & San Jose's Pride Committee
Co-sponsored by San Jose Pride and the first ever Women's Music Festival
Co-produced by Lavender Liaisons and Linda C. Boyd, Meredith Homes & Ent. Inc.

When-Friday, June 8th 6pm-8pm
Where-Paragon Restaurant Hotel Montgomery 211 South First Street San Jose, CA 95113 408-282-8888

Congratulations to the 6 finalist for this years San Jose Pride Karaoke Contest!

There were two representatives for each bar/club chosen.

Club Savoy
Jennifer
Kyra

King of Clubs
Alex
BJ

Splash
Apple
Janie

Best of luck to each and everyone of you in the Finals on June 9th on the main Pride stage at 1pm.

Congratulations out to the winners of last night's karaoke competition at Splash...

Apple
Eli
Janie
Kevin

Remember to join these four and the four winners from both Club Savoy and KoC tomorrow night at the Semi-Finals being held at KoC at 10pm.

Best of luck to all 12 competitors!

The 2007 San Jose Pride Karaoke Competition continues tonight at Splash 10pm.

This is your final chance to belt out your favorite tune and earn a chance to perform at this year's San Jose Pride festival.

Semi-finals for the winners from Club Savoy, KoC and Splash will be held at KoC on Thursday May 24th at 10pm.

Finals will be held on Saturday June 9th at 1pm on the San Jose Pride main stage.

Congratulation to the semi-finalist from KoC

Alex (2005 Winner)
BJ
Gabe
Matt

The next competition will be held at Splash on Tuesday May 22nd at 10pm.

Congratulations to the Semi-Finalists from Club Savoy.

Kyra (2006 Winner)
Caren
Barb
Jennifer


Tonight competition will be held at King of Clubs in Mt View at 10:00pm

The San Jose Pride 2007 Karaoke Competition starts tonight at Club Savoy 10:00pm

Followed at King of Clubs 8:30pm tomorrow night and at Splash 10:00pm next Tueday May 22nd.

The Semi-Finals will be held at King of Clubs 8:30pm next Thursday May 24th with the Finals held on Saturday June 9th at 1:00pm on the Pride Main Stage.

Please note: Times are subject to change. All stages will be judged based on talent, crowd appeal and overall performace. Judges decisions are final.

For more detials concerning San Jose Pride 2007, visit the San Jose Pride Website.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), in collaboration with San Jose Pride, invites you and your friends to their monthly Third Tuesday at Paragon.

This monthly event designed to provide all members of the LGBT community with a casual, informal way to learn more about what HRC is doing at the national and local level.

Held each month at Paragon Restaurant and Bar, join us to:

-Learn what HRC is doing to bring equality to all members of the LGBT community.
-Hear national and local personalities speak to the issues that are "top-of-mind" for our community.
-Mingle with local members of our community as you promote awareness of the issues important to you.
-Share a drink and snack on complimentary appetizers.

Date: May 15, 2007
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Paragon Restaurant and Bar
Address: 211 South First Street, San Jose, CA
For More Info: Please contact hrcsiliconvalley@yahoo.com
Website: www.hrc.org/yourcommunity

Please join us this Tuesday as Scott Weiner, Chair of the SF Democratic Party, and members of HRC's National Board of Director provide an overview and talk about what you can do to advance the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

RSVP Encouraged
HRC Membership is not required to attend.

The San Jose Pride 2007 Karaoke Competition will be held on the following dates:

May 16th at Club Savoy 9:00pm
May 17th at King of Clubs 8:30pm
May 22nd at Splash 10:00pm

May 24th Semi-Finals at King of Clubs 8:30pm

The Finals will be held on Saturday June 9th at 1:00pm on the Pride Main Stage.

Please note: Times are subject to change. All stages will be judged based on talent, crowd appeal and overall performace. Judges decisions are final.

For more detials concerning San Jose Pride 2007, visit the San Jose Pride Website.

Friday June 8th

Pride Pre-Party
Hunters San Jose
349 South First St San Jose
8pm-2am
Go-Go Boys, Drink Specials, Special Guest VJ's. $5 cover

Saturday June 9th

Pride Festival
Discovery Meadow Park San Jose
11am-8pm
Free Admission
*On the Grounds*
-Kidland: bounce house, spin art, face painting, jugglers and Magicians.
-Rainbow Recreation: Valley Ball on Main Grass.
-Rainbow Chamber of Commerce: Business Faire
-Arts and Crafts Village with Pet Parade: Arts, Crafts, Pride related goodies and Pet products and information.
-San Jose Non Profit Row: Booths representing the finest non-profit LGBT community related services.
-International Food Court: Foods and beverages from around the world.
-Micro Bre and Local Winery Tent: Tastes from some of the area's best brewers and vintners.
*On the Early Stage*
National Anthem, El Camino Reelers, Downe FX Dancers, IRLM, McMid One, Diamond John's Drag Review, Karaoke Contest, First Congregational Church Choir
*On the Late Stage*
Women's Concert hosted by Marga Gomez. Featuring Amy Obelenski, Irina Rifkin, Karen Soo Hoo, Trusting Lucy, Lisa Dewey & Lotus Life and Average Dyke Band. 4-8pm

Pink Parties
-Club Savoy
-Hunters-San Jose: Go-Go boys, Drink Specials, Special Guest VJ's, Special Performance by Derek Jameson. $5 Cover.
-Mac's Club
-King of Clubs
-Renegades
-Splash

Sunday June 10th

Market Street Pride Parade
Begining at 11:00 AM at Market @ St. John and will travel down Market Street to San Carlos. The Grandstand is near the Tech Museum.

Pride Celebartion
Discovery Meadow Park San Jose
Following the Parade-Until 8pm
Admission: $10 in advance/$15 at the door.
*On the Grounds*
-Country Western Stage: Line Dancing and Country Swing.
-Latin Cultural Stage in Ridder Sq: Latin DJs, Dancers and Performers.
-Community Dance Tent behind AIDS Grove: DJ Dancing
-Arts and Crafts Village with Pet Parade: Arts, Crafts, Pride related goodies and Pet products and information.
-San Jose Non Profit Row: Booths representing the finest non-profit LGBT community related services.
-International Food Court: Foods and beverages from around the world.
-Micro Brew and Local Winery Tent: Tastes from some of the area's best brewers and vintners.
*On the Stage*
National Anthem, Pro Latino Aztec Dancers, Lucy Manhattan, Cheer SF, Marga Gomez, Derek Jameson, Trusting Lucy Band, The Cheeseballs, Smash-Up Derby, Lipstick Conspiracy and Finding Stella.


Post Pride Party
-Splash
8pm-2am

Come on down to San Jose on Tuesday April 17th for a night of fun.

Start out at HRC's Thrid Tuesday. This monthly event is held at Paragon Restaurant and Bar and is designed to provide all members of our community with a casual, informal way to learn more about what Human Rights Campaign is doing at the national and local level to bring equality to all members of the LGBT community. Hear national and local personalities speak to the issues that are "top-of-mind" for our community. Mingle with local members of our community as you promote awareness of the issues important to you. Share a drink and snack on complimentary appetizers.

6:00 PM
Paragon Restaurant and Bar
211 South First Street
San Jose, CA
For more information, please contact: hrcsiliconvalley@yahoo.com.


Next up is A BURLESQUE SHOW vol. I at the San Jose Improv starting at 8pm. This San Jose Pride fund raising event is a night of tasteful burlesque entertainment, laughs, audience interaction, music, visuals, fine art and most of all joining together to support and celebrate the diverse LGBT community. You have never seen a show like this before!!!

Lineup:
Show Host: BeBe SweetBriar
STARRING GUEST COMEDIAN: SANDRA VALLS
Musical Guests: MINIPOP and CHLOROPHIL
Burlesque Act: CATHERINE GRILLOS as both Marilyn Monroe and Carmen Miranda.

San Jose Improv
62 S. Second Street
San Jose, CA 95150
408-280-7475
Doors for dinner guests @ 6:00 PM, Non-dinner guests @ 7:00 PM, Show @ 8:00 PM
First come seating...arrive early for the best seats!
18+
Click for tickets

Last but not least, stop by Splash for an after party for some Karaoke and Absolut drink specials. Show your Improv ticket stamp for limited give aways and specials.

Splash
61 Post St
San Jose, CA
21+


So come on down to any or all of the events and help celebrate this years Pride by being Stronger Together!

The Pride Board is looking for Local Bands who would be interested in playing during Pride.

If you happen to know of any, please send contact information to Steven Cochrane or Gary Walker

Tonight is Queer Skate!!!


Tuesday February 27th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

WHERE:
San Jose Skate Center
397 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123
(408 ) 226-1155

COST:
$10 with 1/3 proceeds donated back to the Billy DeFrank Center
$2 additional for inline skate rental
$1 spectator fee

The schedule for the next two months is:
March 13th
March 27th
April 10th
April 24th

Please take a moment of your time to go to the San Jose Pride Website and fill out a short survey to help make the 2007 San Jose Pride weekend an enjoyable one for all.


On the main web page, click on the green box (or click this one for a direct link)

Queer Skate has been extended to every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month!

The schedule for the next two months is:
February 13
February 27
March 13
March 27

TIME:
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

WHERE:
San Jose Skate Center
397 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123
(408 ) 226-1155

COST:
$10 with 1/3 proceeds donated back to the Billy DeFrank Center
$2 additional for inline skate rental
$1 spectator fee

When: Sunday, February 25th, 2007
Cocktail Reception starting at 4pm

Where: Hotel Valencia
355 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128

San Jose Pride is proud to present A Night at the Oscars featuring a live broadcast of the 79th Annual Academy Awards ceremony with Ellen DeGeneres.

This year's A Night at the Oscars event is being held in the luxurious surroundings of Santana Row’s Hotel Valencia and will be hosted by comedienne Jennifer Lin.

This black tie affair features live entertainment, a full sit down dinner, a no-host bar and Auctions. Tickets are $75 per person.

Purchase now online using your credit card, debit card, PayPal account, or eCheck.
You may also reserve an entire table for 10 guests for $750!




Hotel Valencia/Santana Row special room rates: Call 408-551-0010


For more information: Oscars@sanjosepride.com

This is a letter posted on Monday, January 8, 2007 from the president of the San Jose Pride Board:



Dear Community Members,

Happy New Year! I'm very excited to announce our 2007 Pride theme: "STRONGER TOGETHER". This Theme echoes the 2007 Pride Committee commitment to furnish a fantastic festival on June 9th and 10th, 2007 at Discovery Meadow Park in San Jose.

We have witnessed forward movement by the LGBT community locally and nationally in 2006. Supervisor Ken Yeager's (2006 Grand Marshall) victory in Santa Clara County, the new vanguard in Washington, New Jersey Marriage Equality, and review by the California Supreme Court in marriage cases are just a few of incredible changes.

The 2007 Pride board is a volunteer organization working hard on creating changes as well.

Recently we conducted an online survey at our web site: http://www.sanjosepride.com/ and had overwhelming responses. We read your comments, heard your concerns and now want to answer some of your questions.

San Jose Pride is not San Francisco Pride and never will be. Our festival has never tried to mirror the SF festival. We are San Jose and Silicon Valley Pride. We are your neighborhood, your business, your community and your Pride.

Our 2006 festival cost $220,000 to produce. This amount reflects the festival weekend only. Some expenses you may not be aware of are: $40,000 for City services, $35,000 for entertainment, $ 15,000 for tents, $11,000 for our sound system, $ 6,000 for fencing, $5,000 for private security (24-7 on festival grounds) and $3,000 for porta potties are just a few of the expenses we incurred.

In 2006 we had $38,000 in sponsorship money. We are very proud of our Sponsors and could not continue without their support. Bud light as our presented By sponsor, HP as our Main Stage Sponsor and we were so happy to welcome the first Congressional Church of San Jose as our New Family day Sponsor, The Rainbow Chamber as parade sponsor, Splash as the Pro-Latino sponsor, Gilead Science

(New in 2006) as our Western area sponsor, Red bull and Bad Boys Bail bonds. We also had" Friends of Pride " sponsorship; the Wednesday Morning Breakfast group, Sara Creek Veterinary Clinic, Ed Kolb and Dick Niblock were new in 2006.

San Jose Pride is a non-profit organization that relies on sponsorship and our Primary fundraising event " Oscar Night" to turn out our yearly festival.

This year I'm very excited to announce that our Oscar Night celebration will be at the Hotel Valencia on the Santana Row in San Jose. We are thrilled to have Jennifer Lin aka Asian Poster Bride emcee our event. Jennifer has a wealth of experience and numerous appearances that showcase her drive for Equality in our community. Please visit her web site: www.asianposterbride.com for more information.

We trust our new venue, and leadership will reflect our commitment to change and new beginnings in 2007. Oscar Night is Sunday February 25th, 2007. Please visit our web site for more details. www.sanjosepride.com.

Another question I would like to address is why do we have to pay to get into the festival on Sunday? As I stated, we are a non-profit organization and we rely on sponsorship and Oscar Night to help defray the cost of the festival. Each year our expenses increase and we either stay the same with our sponsorship levels or decrease a little. Yes, our gate fee has increased in the past year but our city expenses have as well. There are many ways one can avoid paying the entry fee on Sunday. If you volunteer a one four hour shift either Saturday or Sunday you are entitled to entry into the festival on Sunday. Remember Saturday is Family day and is free to everyone. On this day we highlight local talent on the main stage and one can enjoy the vendors, and gathering of friends free of charge.

We also do not charge seniors, youth 12 and under and anyone with a handicap (must show handicap ID). As much as I would like to have no gate fee it is not possible without increased sponsorship that would cover the operating cost of the festival weekend. Sponsorship information and opportunities are available on our web site or contact me at akretowiczsjgp@yahoo.com.

Our board (volunteer) meets the third Thursday of each month at Moorpark Hotel at 7:00 PM. I invite anyone to join us to express concerns, ask questions, or join our board at this time.

A lot of positive change has happened in the past three years with our volunteer board. I encourage all community members to become involved and ask questions. Be a part of a new direction and lets become "STRONGER TOGETHER"

Annie Kretowicz
President 2007 San Jose Pride

Queer Skate is tomorrow night at the San Jose Skate Center.

1/3 of the proceeds during the 7:30pm to 9:30pm event are donated to the DeFrank Center.


Queer Skate
Tuesday January 9th
7:30pm-9:30pm
San Jose Skate Center
397 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123

The winning theme for the 2007 Pride Festival is Stronger Together.

Congratulations to Sue Montegna for submitting the winning theme.

Queer Skate is tonight at the San Jose Skate Center.

1/3 of the proceeds during the 7:30pm to 9:30pm event are donated back to the DeFrank Center.


Queer Skate
Tuesday December 12th
7:30pm-9:30pm
San Jose Skate Center
397 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123

Today is the deadline to submit your ideas for the Name That Theme Contest for the 32nd Annual San Jose Pride Festival and Parade.

Click HERE to submit your theme.

A friend of mine got his final approval to begin a survey for
his dissertation so now he needs our help.   It has to do with
how LGBT identity affects people in the workplace. It is completely
anonymous so there is no fear that anyone would find out who took it.


How are LGBT identity and job performance related?    

We need your help.


Little is known about:
 - how attitudes related to one’s sexual orientation influence one’s ability to successfully perform one’s job.  
 - how LGBT people cope with their work environment, especially if it is biased against them.

Help us learn more.  Researchers at the University of Louisville* are conducting an online survey that explores the experiences of LGBT persons in the workplace.  

If you are an LGBT individual (age 18 and older) and employed (fulltime or part-time), you have the opportunity to make a difference by participating in an important research study.  The survey is completely anonymous and confidential.  It costs you nothing except a few minutes of your time.  

To participate
Go to www.lgbtworks.com
Click on the link, and you’ll be immediately taken to the survey.

*This survey is part of the research for a PhD dissertation.

Investigators names and address:
Samuel C. Stringfield, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Gary M. Collins, MDiv, MSFT, Co-investigator
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky

A Question & Answer Session with Candidates Cindy Chavez and Chuck Reed

Join the DeFrank Center, ProLatino, the Silicon Valley Rainbow Chamber of Commerce and South Bay Queer & Asian at an election forum featuring San Jose mayoral candidates Chuck Reed and Cindy Chavez on Monday October 30th.

This forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters.

Monday October 30th
7:30 to 9:00 pm

Billy DeFrank Center
Grand Ballroom
938 The Alameda, San Jose

Click to Register

This is a FREE event and audience participation is welcome.

Queer Skate is tonight at the San Jose Skate Center.

1/3 of the proceeds during the 7:30pm to 9:30pm event are donated back to the DeFrank Center.


Queer Skate
Tuesday October 10th
7:30pm-9:30pm
San Jose Skate Center
397 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95123


The next Queer Skate will be November 14th

The San Jose Pride Board wants to here from you. The Board has put together a survey to get the community's input on the Pride festival and would like to know what worked and didn't work for you during the last Pride Celebration. With your support, San Jose Pride '07 will be bigger and better for all.

To take this survey go to San Jose Pride's website and click on "Complete our Survey" from the menu bar at the top of the page.

The San Jose Pride Board is asking the LGBT community to take part in selecting the 2007 celebration theme, which marks the 32nd year of San Jose's premier LGBT event.

Keep in mind your theme should be concise and direct, potentially include a relevant political view point, and encompass all aspects of the LGBT community. Please understand that this is a contest for the theme name only, not the graphic elements.

The San Jose Pride Board will choose five finalists from the online submissions. The finalists will be posted online at www.SanJosePride.com for the LGBT community at large to vote on their favorite until November 15, 2006. The winning theme will be announced online on December 1, 2006.

The winner will receive recognition in the Official San Jose Pride Program, as well as two VIP packages, including admission to the Festival and VIP tent during Sunday's festivities.

Please visit the San Jose Pride website to submit your entry in the News and Events section. Deadline to submit your entry is November 9th, 2006.