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A Publication of the Lexington Gay and Lesbian Services Organization
Volume 22 Number8
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The Imperial Court of Kentucky is The Gay and Lesbian Community
excited to announce two upcoming events Center of Greater Cincinnati has
for August. The first event is a Summer scheduled their annual Pride Night for
BBQ Fundraiser at Mia’s Restaurant. The Friday, September 21. GLSO is selling
entire community is invited to meet and tickets at the Pride Center for $42.99. At
greet our new monarchs, Emperor 26 Brad the gate the price will be $44.95. We have
Shepherd and Empress 26 Lawren the tickets NOW so come by 389 Waller
LaMoore, and enjoy an evening of food, Ave. GLSO makes a few dollars for each
fun and frolic. The event is scheduled for ticket we sell. Call if you need directions
Sun,Aug. 5. Doors open at 5pm with food and to be sure someone is here. 859
served at 6pm. There will be live 253-3233.
entertainment, including a short drag Tickets are only being sold through
show.A$10donation is requested. the Cincinnati Gay Lesbian Center, and

The second event for August is the their chosen outlets. Straight people are
annual Julie Vaughn Memorial Closet Ball, welcome, but they will know that they are
which will be held atBIuegrass Connection attending a GLBT event. So it is a great
on Wed.,,August 15th. Doors will open at place to be your fabulous self without
8:30 pm and the pageant will begin at 9:30 concern about the reaction ofthe "straight
pm. Cover is a $5 donation and narrow" folks.

.The pageant is open to either male or The Parking lot will open at 5 pm; the
female contestants, who have previously park itselfwill open at6and stay open until
not performed in drag for an audience. Midnight. The profits will benefit the
Prospective contestants cannot have Cincinnati Community Center. There is
participated in any pageant, talent moreinformationincluding group sales at:
night/amateur night, or performed on www.glbtcentercincinnati.com
stage for tips. Contestants must have www,pkipridenight.com.
reached their 21st birthday prior to W , .

August 15th, and be a legal resident ofthe 5 ”WE.”

state of Kentucky. Interested applicants J _ Spof‘soro (Timon ,_
should contact Empress Lawren at IUlnlllilnflllrllcfllllil lUlIiIIIVBII’SEIIIIISQI
lawrenlamoore@insightbb.com for a ‘ 'CllilllJlll'illllil Dir
complete application and rules. A new ,. Lg
Closet Ball Queen or King will be crowned g i a IL'EXIIMQI'DM ;
that evening.

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