Get Proud and Celebrate! 2011 EVENTS in KELOWNA August 10-13
PROCLAMATION
City of Kelowna Pride Week Official Proclamation
We are very pleased that the City of Kelowna has once again taken the opportunity to support the LGBTQ community in proclaiming Pride Week 2011.
You may view the official document proclaiming August 8 - 13 here!
In addition we are excited to announce that the Pride flag will be flying in front of City Hall
from August 8 - 15 in Kelowna for the first time in the city's history!
See the story on Castanet | Video story from CHBC here!
A big thank you to Mayor Sharon Shepherd and City Council.
WED-MOVIE NIGHT
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Okanagan College Student Services Building Theatre
Doors open at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30pm
Price: $5.00 suggested donation
It's just a jump to the left...
DRESS UP in your wildest rocky outfits, and make it a wild night of fun with the campy classic everyone loves to laugh at, and sing along with!
LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!
MOVIE TRAILER | MAP & DIRECTIONS | POSTER
*Okanagan Pride is not affiliated with Okanagan College
THUR-GOLF
Third Annual Golf Night
Thursday, August 11
First tee-off at 5:00pm
Orchard Greens Golf Club
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Price: 9 holes and dinner - $40 for ORC Members, $45 general, or join us for dinner for just $20
Dinner includes a steak sandwich, fries and caeser salad. Vegetarian option available
Dust off those clubs once again for a guaranteed great night on the course in a best-ball tournament format!
Whether you're a closet golf pro, or don't know the difference between a nine-iron and a flat-iron, this event is for you! Enjoy a fun round of golf, LOTS of prizes throughout the game, and end the night with a delicious meal.
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FRI-VBALL & BBQ
Volleyball & BBQ Chef Cookoff
Friday, August 12 7:00pm till late
Volleyball: Hot Sands Beach in City Park (Starts at 6:30pm)
BBQ: The Center & Outdoor Patio
Price: $10 for burger and beer/cider/cooler. Veggie and non-alcoholic options available.
Team Eastside Mario's is coming back as defending champs for the awesome Third Annual BBQ Night!
This year three chef teams will vie for the coveted Golden Spatula, and the rest of us will be rewarded with great food, drinks, and socializing in the sun on an even bigger patio!
The beach volleyball fun also returns to start the night off in true summer style!
Just Announced! Team Council (City of Kelowna/Lake Country) and Team Carl's Jr. have joined
Vancouver's JOAN-E will be hosting!
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SAT-FESTIVAL
Pride Festival
Saturday, August 13 Noon - 4:00pm
Kelowna City Park
Price: Free Entry
It's year number four for the Pride Festival, and our second year in the centre of the action in City Park!
Pooches gives way to Performance as we shift the focus to live enterainment for 2011.
Headlining the show will be the wonderful, energetic and talented Kim Kuzma, as well as Out and Proud singer Jeffery Straker, fresh off the release of his new CD!
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of entertainment, vendor displays, and activities for those young and old.
Get a sneak peak of Jeffery's new music video here, then have a listen to Kim online too!
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SAT-PARTY
Pride Dance Party & Chill Lounge - Kelowna's Biggest Ever Gay Event!
Saturday, August 13 9:00pm - 3:00am | 5 DJs | 2 Rooms | 2 Live Performers
Coast Capri Hotel
Price: $20 for Members, $30 general.
Last year's Pride Party was one to remember, and this year will top that! We're back at the Coast Capri downtown with an expanded space, longer hours, and multiple rooms! We've taken your feedback throughout the year and will be starting the night with a few hours of the gay anthems you know and love in the main room, followed by a fantastic drag number by Joan-E, and then dance partying until 3am with Lisa Delux and Jeffery Michael! Meanwhile in the new Red Room those wanting a more relaxed environment will feel right at home with live vocals and chillout music.
MAIN STAGE: From Vancouver: Jeffery Michael, Lisa Delux and retro-classics with DJ Drew
THE RED ROOM: A chill lounge space featuring Kelowna's own: JGirl Jenn, Manousos and the vocal stylings of Miss Dani
PLUS: Performances by Western Canada’s premiere Drag performer JOAN-E
Stay onsite with Stay & Save Room and Ticket Packages available at the Coast Capri Hotel! Use code 'pride' when booking!
MAP & DIRECTIONS | POSTER | E-TICKETS | HOTEL Note: Tickets available at the door the night of event.
