Summary
This magazine is the Pride Pittsburgh 2010 guide, covering events from May 31st to June 27th, 2010. Key Highlights:
- Theme: “You Belong”
- Dates: June 4th – 13th, 2010 (main events), with additional events throughout May and June.
- Advocacy Rally (June 4): Featured speakers included AIDS activist Cleve Jones and Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes. A reception followed at the Delta Foundation’s offices.
- Pride in the Street (June 12): Headlined by R&B singer Deborah Cox, with performances by Luxe and DJ Randy Bettis. Hosted by Derek Hartley.
- PrideFest (June 13): A free, day-long street festival with two stages for continuous entertainment, over 100 vendors, carnival games, and inflatable attractions.
- Other Major Events:
- Memorial Day Picnic (May 31): Annual LGBT picnic at North Park Lodge.
- Renaissance City Choirs Concert, “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!” (June 4, 5, 6): Held at Grey Box Theatre.
- Divas for Diversity (June 4): Food, cocktails, silent auction, and performances at the Pittsburgh Opera.
- Dyke & Trans March (June 5): A political march in Bloomfield.
- Splash! (June 10): An exclusive party at the home of Steven Herforth and Peter Karlovich on Mt. Washington.
- Pub Crawl (June 11): A chauffeured tour of various LGBT clubs and bars.
- Queer Teen Dance Party (June 11): Free event for GLBT and allied youth at the Andy Warhol Museum.
- Pride Awareness March (June 13): The largest LGBT march, ending at the PrideFest entrance.
- Yogay at the Point (June 13): Yoga class for the LGBT community and supporters at Point State Park.
- Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh: The organizing body for Pittsburgh Pride 2010, dedicated to increasing awareness and improving the quality of life for the LGBT community through financial support and events. Their new leadership aimed to make Pittsburgh’s LGBT community vibrant and exciting.
- Community Support: The magazine includes “love letters” from Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, all expressing support for Pittsburgh Pride and the LGBT community.
- Articles: Featured articles discussed the Pride Advocacy Rally, the Dyke and Trans March, “Baby Blogging” (a couple’s journey to pregnancy), “The Art of Erotica” (a workshop from The Body Electric School), and “What’s in a Name?” (musings on LGBT identities).
- Sponsors and Partners: Numerous organizations and businesses supported Pride, including Highmark, Coors Light, Comcast, PNC, Barefoot Wine, Jim Beam, Pittsburgh Opera, Coldwell Banker, and many local LGBT organizations and venues.