Cork Pride 2007

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SUNDAY MAY 27
11am: Service to celebrate Gay Pride.
Unitarian Church. Princes Street.
This is the Third Annual Pride Service in The Unitarian Church in Cork.
The service is open to those of any religion or of none. It will consist of readings, reflections, and music to celebrate the opening of Pride and it will also be an opportunity to remember friends who have passed on and present friends who are ill. The LINC Choir will perform.
The Unitarian Church is the old church almost next to The English Market and almost opposite Ann Summers!

12.30pm Hike with the Cork Gay Hill Walkers
Start off the week with a healthy hike in the fresh air before plunging into the fleshpots. This is a low-level walk around the shores of Lough Guitane and along the floor of the beautiful and rugged Cappagh Glen. This route is located 10 miles from Killarney ( on Cork side ). The hike is hosted by Cork Gay Hill Walkers and is open to all in the Gay Community.
Total distance is 7Km and there is only 50m of ascent. A car pool will operate.
Departure point will be the Kino Cinema in Washington St.
If you are interested leave your name, phone number and/or e mail address at Cork Gay Community Project. 021 4278470 or check the contact page on www.corkgayhillwalkers.com

9pm: "Work Out" with DJ John Broz
The Savoy. Patrick Street

Admission: 10 EuroThe Legend is Back!!!!!! Spread the word all those of you who lived for the Sunday Nite “ Work Out” at The Savoy. Those who were there will be back in their droves while those who weren’t around would be mad to miss the fantastic vibe, the camp tunes and “The Broz’s” spontaneous outbursts of mellifluous melodies!!!

MONDAY MAY 28
10am - 6pm: Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Literature
Cork City Library, Grand Parade.
This display has been gathered together from all the Cork City Library and its branches to demonstrate the wide diversity of gay and lesbian authors which are available in our Library Service. The display will feature authors such as Kate O’Brien, Colm Tobin, Peter Ackroyd, & Alice Walker. There will now be a leaflet, “ A guide to Cork City Library’s LGTB Books permanently available.

7pm: "The Stanley Parkers" - A Rainbow Theatre Production
The Other Place. 8 South Main Street.
by Geraldine Aron | Starring Ted O’Connell & Tony Walsh | Directed by Tony Doherty
This One_Act play tells the story of Stanley and Dimitri, who have lived together and loved one another for seventeen years. They speak directly to the audience, sharing their story with insight, humour and very obvious affection. Our overriding impression is of the tenderness and warmth of a happy, unselfish relationship. The play is of 30 minutes duration. Admission free.

8.15pm: Official Launch of Gay Film Club
The Other Place. 8 South Main Street.
We are taking the opportunity of Cork Pride ’07 to open our new mini-cinema .
We plan to show the best of Gay Films which have won awards at Gay Film Festivals around the world. Tonight’s showing is open to all.
Details of the film will be available at The Information Centre at Grub Café, 8 South Main St.
Admission Free.

TUESDAY MAY 29
10am - 6pm: Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Literature
Cork City Library, Grand Parade.
This display has been gathered together from all the Cork City Library and its branches to demonstrate the wide diversity of gay and lesbian authors which are available in our Library Service. The display will feature authors such as Kate O’Brien, Colm Tobin, Peter Ackroyd, & Alice Walker. There will now be a leaflet, “ A guide to Cork City Library’s LGTB Books permanently available.

6.30pm: Official Opening by the Lord Mayor
Grub Café. 8 South Main Street
Cork City Council has again given their backing to Cork’s Pride Week.
We are honoured that the Lord Mayor, Clr. Michael Ahern has agreed to officially launch Cork Pride’07.
Food will be served.

9pm: "Pinke Rinnce" Ceili
The Other Place, 8 South Main Street
Take a break from struttin’ your stuff in the clubs and join us for an evening of “Ragairne & Ruaille Buaille ( Fun & Games ) at Cork’s first Gay Ceili. Most of you have been at a Ceili at some time in your lives and know what ‘craic’ can be had. We have musicians and a ‘Fear-a-Ti’ from Cuilea. And if you are worried about your steps we have a couple of dance teachers along to show to get your ‘chos cle’ and ‘chos dheis’ in order!!
Sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge.

Tog sos o bheith ag lubadh do chorp sna clubanna agus tar linn ar oiche “Ragairne agus Ruaille Buaille” ag an gcead Ceili Aerach i gCorcaigh. Bhi an cuid is mo agaibh ag Ceili trath eigean in bhur saoil agus ba comhair go dtuigheadh sibh an sport agus an craic a bhionn ann. Beidh ceoltoiri again ann chomh mhaith le “Fear a Ti” o Ghaeltacht Chorcai. Ni ga duit beith burtha mar gheall ar do chuid ‘steppanna’ mar bheidh muinteoiri rinnce ar lathair chun taispeant duit conas do’chos cle’ no do ‘chos dheis’ a chur san ait cheart. Mar sin beir greim ar pairtnear agus preab san aer.
Ar n-urraithe:- Foras na Gaeilge

Saor Isteach ./ Admission Free.

9pm: Art Exhibition & Wine Tasting
Instinct. Sullivan’s Quay
Come and enjoy some of the best new artists that Cork has to offer and enjoy some beautiful wine and finger food.
Admission Free

WEDNESDAY MAY 30

10am - 6pm: Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Literature
Cork City Library, Grand Parade.
This display has been gathered together from all the Cork City Library and its branches to demonstrate the wide diversity of gay and lesbian authors which are available in our Library Service. The display will feature authors such as Kate O’Brien, Colm Tobin, Peter Ackroyd, & Alice Walker. There will now be a leaflet, “ A guide to Cork City Library’s LGTB Books permanently available.

7pm: "The Stanley Parkers" - A Rainbow Theatre Production
The Other Place. 8 South Main Street.
by Geraldine Aron | Starring Ted O’Connell & Tony Walsh | Directed by Tony Doherty
This One_Act play tells the story of Stanley and Dimitri, who have lived together and loved one another for seventeen years. They speak directly to the audience, sharing their story with insight, humour and very obvious affection. Our overriding impression is of the tenderness and warmth of a happy, unselfish relationship. The play is of 30 minutes duration. Admission free.

8.15pm: Gay Film Night
The Other Place. 8 South Main Street.
Tonight we present another top class film that has not previously been seen in Cork.
Open to all.
Details of the film will be available at The Information Centre at Grub Café, 8 South Main St.
10pm: Alternative Miss Cork DVD
Instinct. Sullivan’s Quay

Just in case you missed the actual event or you just want to see it again we’ll be showing it on the big screen tonight
Free popcorn for all.

THURSDAY MAY 31

10am - 6pm: Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Literature
Cork City Library, Grand Parade.
This display has been gathered together from all the Cork City Library and its branches to demonstrate the wide diversity of gay and lesbian authors which are available in our Library Service. The display will feature authors such as Kate O’Brien, Colm Tobin, Peter Ackroyd, & Alice Walker. There will now be a leaflet, “ A guide to Cork City Library’s LGTB Books permanently available.

7.30pm: Pinking the Green
Cork City Library. Grand Parade

Lecture on history of Irish Gay & Lesbian Literature By Dr. Eibhear Walsh (U.C.C)

Dr. Eibhear Walsh of the Department of English, University College Cork, will present a general introduction to to the writings of Irish lesbian and gay authors like Oscar Wilde, Kate O’Brien and Micheal MacLiammoir. In his talk he will discuss the wide range of contemporary writers like poet Cathal O’Searcaigh, novelists, Colm Tobin, Emma Donoghue, Keith Ridgeway and Jamie O’Neill. The talk is a general introduction for those interested in hearing about gay writers.
The lecture will be of one hour’s duration. Admission Free

10pm: The Velvet Mirror Interactive Drama
Instinct. Sullivan’s Quay

By Padraigh Trehy | Produced by Jenna Mehigan Collins

The Velvet Mirror is an experiment in performance craft. Through a mixture of live performance, video and music the performer’s quest for attention and connection with their audience is explored within the setting of a night club.
This is not a look behind the scenes but a look behind the performers themselves.

FRIDAY JUNE 1

10am - 6pm: Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Literature
Cork City Library, Grand Parade.
This display has been gathered together from all the Cork City Library and its branches to demonstrate the wide diversity of gay and lesbian authors which are available in our Library Service. The display will feature authors such as Kate O’Brien, Colm Tobin, Peter Ackroyd, & Alice Walker. There will now be a leaflet, “ A guide to Cork City Library’s LGTB Books permanently available.

7.30pm: "Queer Treasure" - Talk & Slide Show by Tonie Walsh
Imperial Hotel. Grand Parade
Tonie Walsh works on a voluntary basis for the Irish Gay Archive. His lecture and slide show documents Irish Lesbian & Gay history. It is also an introduction to The Irish Gay Archive which will shortly be presented to The National Library. The lecture is of one hour’s duration and will be followed by a short question and answer session. Admission Free

7.30pm Trad Nite & Barbeque.
LINC., White Street

Women Only - Admission is free

9pm: Flux Official Opening
Instinct. Sullivan’s Quay
DJ Jay Admission Free

9.30pm Pre - Cloud 9 Party
Loafers. Douglas St.

DJ San
10pm: Cloud 9
Liquid Lounge. Princes Street

The return of the famous Cloud 9 especially for Pride ’07. An event for women & their male guests only.
10pm: Mardi Gras Night
Instinct. Sullivan’s Quay
A night of fun, laughter, beads and masks. Come join in the fun with DJ Dermo.

SATURDAY JUNE 2

10am - 6pm: Exhibition of Gay & Lesbian Literature
Cork City Library, Grand Parade.
This display has been gathered together from all the Cork City Library and its branches to demonstrate the wide diversity of gay and lesbian authors which are available in our Library Service. The display will feature authors such as Kate O’Brien, Colm Tobin, Peter Ackroyd, & Alice Walker. There will now be a leaflet, “ A guide to Cork City Library’s LGTB Books permanently available.

1.30pm: "The Stanley Parkers" - A Rainbow Theatre Production
The Other Place. 8 South Main Street.
by Geraldine Aron | Starring Ted O’Connell & Tony Walsh | Directed by Tony Doherty
This One_Act play tells the story of Stanley and Dimitri, who have lived together and loved one another for seventeen years. They speak directly to the audience, sharing their story with insight, humour and very obvious affection. Our overriding impression is of the tenderness and warmth of a happy, unselfish relationship. The play is of 30 minutes duration. Admission free.

2.30pm: Gay Olympics & Family Picnic.
Lee Fields. Carrigrohane Road

Events include: The Handbag Discus - 100m High Heel Sprint - Glitter Sack Race - Mince Marathon - Golden Egg & Spoon Race, Lesbian v Gay 5-a-side Soccer Competition.

9pm: Fore Play with DJ Blue Eyes
Loafers. Douglas St.

9pm: Best Buns Competition
Flux, McCurtain St.

Competitors will wear swimwear

9pm: Golden Globe Nite.
Instinct. Sullivan’s Quay
Instinct would like to welcome you to a night at The Golden Globes!
Walk the Red Carpet, drink cocktails and mingle away like the elite do. There’ll be special performances and a prize for the best dressed.
Admission 5 Euro

11pm: Climax DJ. John Broz.
Liquid Lounge. Princes Street
John Broz! John Broz! So good we had to bring him back twice!!! So if you missed “Work Out” now’s your chance before he disappears, perhaps for ever, back to the low lowlands of Holland. (Remember the effects of Global Warming!!!)

11pm: Joanna Ryde (Alt Miss Ireland 2007) & Guests
The Other Place. Club.

SUNDAY JUNE 3

12.am - 2pm: Brunch
Grub Café. 8 South Main Street
2pm: Pride Parade
From City Library. Grand Parade.
Following the fabulous success of last year’s Pride Parade, this year’s promises to be even bigger, better, bustier & bloggier.

5pm - 8pm: Barbeque
Loafers. Douglas Street

DJ Proud Mary
9pm: Cinco De Mayo

Instinct. Sullivan’s Quay
Instinct welcomes you to our “Cinco De Mayo” Party with dancers and tequila. Can you outrun the bull???!!!So bring your maracas and have some funAdmission 10 Euro

9pm: Post Pride Party
Flux, McCurtain St.

Admission Free

10.30pm: Pride Party
Climax @ Liquid Lounge. Princes St.
With Alternative Miss Cork, Ms. Kitty Cartier. She wowed us in Cork. She was robbed in Dublin. So come along and see why we think she is “ Delightful, Delicious and Delovely”
With special guests from Dublin, Miss Imperia & Miss Ella Lewis

11pm: Pussy Willows
The Other Place Club

With DD Superstar & Double O Bridie

MONDAY JUNE 4

2pm: Pride Mystery Tour

Bring a packed lunch & beach wear.
3.30pm: Bloody Mary Monday
Loafers. Douglas St,

Cocktails
7pm: Post Pride Cocktails
Instinct, Sullivan’s Quay.