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Flag Raising

June 24, 2019 by Saskia

Monday, August 19th
Time: 10 am
Location: Minden Hills Municipal Building
9 Milne Street

Celebrate the kick-off of our own Minden Pride week of events with the flag raising, then enjoy refreshments across the street at Up River Trading.

Musical entertainment provided by The Minden Pride Players, with conductor Daniel Manley and musicians from the Highlands Chamber Orchestra and Highlands Wind Symphony.

Did you know that the rainbow flag may have been inspired by Judy Garland’s singing “Over the Rainbow” and the Stonewall riots that happened a few days after Garland’s death? Judy was one of the first gay icons.

Singer/songwriter and columnist, Jerelyn Craden, will sing “Over the Rainbow”, accompanied by guitarist Rob Muir, as the Rainbow flag is officially raised over our municipal building.

JERELYN CRADEN is a singer/ songwriter, stand-up comedienne, novelist: “Vessie Flamingo Outshining the Moon,” columnist: “Maybelle’s Fireside Stories,” Echo; ACTRA award winning television writer: “Clowns;” NCRA award recipient for her original comedy radio series: “Fireside Stories from Lake WhaddayathinkImean,” CanoeFM;  singer with the Highlands Swing Band; and certified social media consultant. She has voiced hundreds of television and radio commercials, jingles, plus animation series including: “Inspector Gadget,”  “Strawberry Shortcake” and “C.O.P.S.”

ROB MUIR is a life-long musician, studying piano before discovering the guitar. His greatest influences include the virtuoso stylings of Django Reinhardt, the layered ragtime of Gary Davis, and the consummate style of Chet Atkins.

 

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Reception

June 24, 2019 by Saskia

Monday, August 19th
Time: 10:45 am
Location: across from the flag-raising, at Up River Trading Co. (Minden). Schmooze with friends while enjoying refreshments provided by Up River.

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Movie Night

June 24, 2019 by Saskia

Tuesday, August 20th
Time: 7 pm
Location: Minden Hills Cultural Centre (indoors), 176 Bobcaygeon Rd

Canadian critically acclaimed drama film Tru Love, written, directed and produced by Kate Johnston (who will be attending the screening) and Shauna MacDonald. Rated 14A. This film, with stunning cinematography lushly set in Toronto, tells the story of the tension created when a beautiful widow comes to visit her workaholic daughter and forges an unlikely friendship…and more, with a younger woman.

Refreshments (bring your own cup) and Popcorn included! Admission is free.

Minden Pride is thrilled that internationally acclaimed and awarding winning filmmaker Kate Johnston will be in attendance at the Minden Cultural Centre on Tuesday, August 20th for the screening of her film Tru Love. A Q&A will follow. 

 

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Minden Pride Community Meet & Greet

June 24, 2019 by Saskia

Wednesday, August 21st
Time: 5:30 – 8pm
Location: Boshkung Social, 20 Water Street

Join us on the patio beside the Gull River for refreshments and live entertainment provided by Nick & Benton – their sound lies at the crossroads of soul, blues, indie & jazz.

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Trivia Night at the ‘D’

June 24, 2019 by Saskia

Thursday, August 22
Time: 8 -11pm
Location: The Dominion Hotel Pub, 113 Bobcaygeon Road

How’s your trivia knowledge? This gay-themed event was such a hit last time, that people said, “bring it back”!

So we are, for one special night – come early to register your team (and to be fair to ‘ev one, up to 5 peeps/team only) for this fun-filled pub event. $5.00 / person to play.

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The Burlesque Ball

June 24, 2019 by Saskia

Friday, August 23rd
Time: 8 pm – close
Location: Pinestone Resort, 4252 Haliburton County Rd 21, Haliburton

This party’s gonna be a total drag!

Featuring: Scarlett Bo Bo, Ivory Towers, Devine Darlin & DJ Chiclet
Special Guest Star: Michelle Ross

Produced by Russell Red Events

Ticketed Event: $25    Find Tickets

PURCHASE TICKETS @ Russell Red Records, 223 Highland St., Haliburton and/or @ Up River Trading Co., 106 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden

Check for Weekend Accommodation Package Rates at Pinestone Resort – call 1-888-724-9250 and Quote PRIDE2019 to get the discount rates (includes breakfast).

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