Summary
This magazine is Pittsburgh’s Official LGBT Visitor’s Guide for Pride Pittsburgh, which took place from June 1-10, 2012, with the theme “Pride in the Name of Love.”Key highlights and events from the magazine include:
- Headliner: Two-time Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge performed at Pride in the Street on Saturday, June 9.
- Letters from Officials: Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl welcomed attendees and highlighted the importance of LGBT inclusion and equality.
- Calendar of Events: The magazine features a detailed calendar of events spanning from May 12 to December 1, 2012. Some notable events include:
- May: Miss Pittsburgh Pride Pageant, Persad Center’s Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art, Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, Diversity Job Fair, Big Gay Picnic.
- June (Pride Week): Pride Advocacy Rally, Renaissance City Choirs “Got Milk?” concert, “Taste My Rainbow” Drag Show, Vibrant Pittsburgh Meet-Up, Impulse Pittsburgh Party, Youth Pride Prom, InterFaith Pride Workshop Service & Brunch Buffet, Legal & Financial Planning for Gay and Lesbian Couples, TransPride Meet and Greet, Splash! Pool Party, TransPride Showcase, Pub Crawl, G2H2, Lez Liquor Hour, Party in the Park, Pride Awareness March, PrideFest, Honcho after-hours party, and Pride After-Party at Cattivo.
- Later in the year: Dreams of Hope presents “Being In, Being OUT,” an evening with Evan Wolfson (founder of Freedom to Marry), Igniting the Promise Party, Pittsburgh Dyke Trans March, Pittsburgh Black Pride events, Wynonna & the Big Noise concert, Summer Qamp for LGBT youth, T.R.E.A.T. Bowling Tournament, ReelQ (Pittsburgh Gay & Lesbian Film Festival), and World AIDS Day.
- Articles and Features:
- “Coming Out”: An article by Lauren McKenna offering advice and personal experiences on coming out.
- “A New Metamorphosis”: An article by Scott Creary comparing the gay experience to moths, emphasizing inner beauty and resilience.
- “Everytime You Go Away…”: An article by Chrissy Costa exploring why lesbians tend to remain friends with their exes.
- “On Faith”: An article by Lauren Uranker discussing finding spirituality beyond traditional religious confines.
- “Sexy and I Know It”: A guide to Pride fashion by Bryson W. Thornton.
- “The First Date”: An article by Andrew Vuknic on the challenges and humor of first dates.
- “LGBT Legislation: Where We Stand”: An overview by Sue Kerr of LGBT legislative efforts in Pennsylvania and nationally.
- Sponsors and Supporters: Various organizations and businesses are highlighted as proud supporters of Pittsburgh Pride, including Coors Light, UPMC, PNC Bank, Beam Inc., Dignity & Respect Campaign, Highmark, FedEx Ground, Alcoa, Google, Heinz, Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh City Council, Allegheny County, August Wilson Center, Fifth Third Bank, Steel City Stonewall Democrats, Harris Grill, Shiloh Grill, Bill Chisnell Productions, Barefoot Wine, Stage AE, and WHIRL Magazine.
- Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh: The magazine details the mission and board of directors of the Delta Foundation, the organization behind Pittsburgh Pride.
The magazine serves as a comprehensive guide to the 2012 Pride celebrations in Pittsburgh, promoting diversity, equality, and community engagement within the LGBT population and its allies.