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JilNF 2 200« ILlSt OUt Portland Pride expands with a full week of activities by Malka Geffen Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Nothing says family like a day at the zoo. Bring your loved ones hig and small to the Oregon Zoo at Washington Park 10 a.m. June 10 for a day of animal watching and community celebration. Haven’t been to the Oregon Zoo lately? Take a trip around the world! Visit the rain forest and savanna of Africa, discover the Alaska tundra, meet the creatures of the Amazon, or get more familiar with our region at the Cascade Crest or Eagle Canyon exhibits. Not to be missed is a visit with Packy, Portland’s star Asian elephant, and his pals. Reopening for summer 2006 is Winged Wonders, the zoo’s walk-through butterfly aviary. This kickoff event for Pride week festivities is open to the public and will feature a scavenger hunt, community barbecue picnic lunch and live entertainment. A free concert will showcase the bluesy folk rock of Lynn Frances Anderson and other special guests. Cost of admission for this day of fun is $10 for adults and free for children. Welcome to Portland! Chill to the sounds of a lounge DJ while enjoy ing some light refreshments from Dig It! Catering. This free event is located at the new community center, 1028 S.E. Water Ave. E-mail de Haan at, info@pdxqcenter.org for further information and volunteer opportunities. Noche de Familia y Mariposas Celebrate the first Latino Gay Pride fiesta with El Hispanic News on its 25th anniversary. This special evening of familia y amigos will be held 6 to 9 p.m. June 13 at Jupiter Hotel, 800 E. Bumside St. Admission to this historic event is free, and all ages are welcome. Portland Mayor Tom Potter will read a procla mation commemorating Latino Gay Pride. Also speaking will be Clara Padilla-Andrews, publisher of El Hispanic News; Roey Thorpe, executive direc tor of Basic Rights Oregon; Tim Bias, open division commissioner of the Rose City Softball Association; and Oscar Fernandez, board member of Equity Foundation. The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus will he head lining the program, which will also feature fabulous performances by Mr. and Miss Poder Latino 2006, Miss Gay Latina Oregon 2005, Miss La Femme International 2000 and Miss Portland La Femme Plus 2006. Following the program will he a dance featuring DJ Anselmo. “We see this as a reflection of the increased visibility and presence of the LGBTQ community in Portland,” says planning committee member David Martinez. “As proud gay Latinos and Latinas, we want to celebrate our role and contributions to the community.” Join the Latino Gay Pride plan ning committee for its last two meet ings 10 a.m. June 4 and 11 at the Jupiter. You can also show support by coming out for Tequila & Tapas from 7 to 9 p.m. June 4 at Crush, 1400 S.E. Morrison St. The $5 cover/loteria Loving Annabelle screens June 15 at 2006 Pride Film Night. (Mexican bingo) gets you in for the great prizes, performances by “Las Reinas” and drink your choice of entree, dessert and wine, you will and food specials. All proceeds will go toward the croon in your newfound love’s ear to the sounds of Latino Gay Pride celebration. Echo Trio. For more infortrfation contact Melanie [)pvis “1 can’t imagine anything more spectacular at 503-228-3139 or mdavis@elhispanicnews.com than a summer night on the Willamette River in or David Martinez * at 503-988-4435 or downtown Portland,” says Rick Lewis, director of david.martinez@co.multnomah.or.us. entertainment and marketing at Portland Spirit. The Willamette Star, one of Portland Spirit’s Celebrate Pride in Elegance more elegant midsize vessels, will sail along the You and your longtime partner are looking skyline before turning around at Lake Oswego. forward to a weekend of hot fun at Waterfront “It’s going to be a good, intimate evening for the Park. How about a cool, romantic night on the gay community. And while it’s a public dinner, river first? Celebrate Pride Week with a hump day it’ll also feel like a private charter.” With only 100 dinner cruise on the Willamette River seats, tickets at $60 a person are going fast. Visit aboard Portland Spirit’s custom-built www.ticketleap.com for tickets. yacht, the Willamette Star. Before the chaos of the weekend, pamper your See It First at Pride Film Night What’s better than getting to see new movies selves with the finest of Northwest before anyone else? Not much, especially when river cruise dining. we’re talking about hot new queer films. Pride Portland’s 2006 Pride Cruise Northwest and the Portland Lesbian and Gay Film launches at 7 p.m. June 14 from Festival are co-sponsoring the 2006 Pride Film Caruthers Landing boarding site, Night 7 p.m. June 15 at Hollywood Theater, 110 S.E. Caruthers St. The yacht 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. features a full-service bar and two The first film beginning at 7 p.m. is Loving climate-controlled decks for your pleasure and comfort. You and some Annabelle, which is not slated to open in theaters one you meet tonight on board will until October. The rpovie tells the controversial lock lips before the breathtaking story of a Catholic schoolteacher who has an affair views of Portland’s downtown skyline. with a female student. On the Internet Movie (Note: “You” refers to the committed, Continued on Page 22 single and promiscuous alike.) After Whether you’re new to Portland or just want to meet some new friends, come down to Q Center for its first welcome wagon 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 12. Join Q Center crew and several local queer friendly organizations in welcoming and rewelcom- ing queers to P-town. In atten dance will be representatives from more than 20 organizations, including Basic Rights Oregon, Human Rights Campaign, Deaf & Hearing Out Reach, the Men’s Wellness Center, Cascade'AIDS Project, Breathe Free and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. “It’s an open house with more of a focus,” says Gene de Haan, Q Center coordinator. In addition to finding a date to take to the parade, use the mixer as a network ing opportunity to make business contacts, with cell phone and busi ness cards in hand. Mr. and Miss Poder Latino 2004 celebrate Portland's first Latino Gay Pride. % V i a » » / a ft at ■ a a > NORTH PORTLAND PRIDE was JOIN UJ IN OUR JECQND ANNUAL CELEBRATION! « K ■ Excursion Onlv Lim <> usine Sunday, Aug. 13 Noon to 4 PM go to your pride events in style! 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