it. M,§.._T-'.r‘ GIN/3nd k W re l. s o lvE ws ‘ SERVICE : fi.‘ WHOM Lexington. Kentucky June 2002 i A publication or the Lexington Gay and Lesbian service OrganiZation if Volume 17 Number 6 j PRIDE PICNIC Coronation 36363 The Pride Picnic, the largest queer pot fig“ Royale luck in Kentucky and our best-attended pride event, will be Sunday, June 16 at The Imperial Court of Kentucky will Windy Knoll Farm, rain or shine. There is present Coronation XXI, Fiesta Royale on .‘ a large indoor arena in case it rains. Sunday, June 9th at the Radisson Plaza Parking may be tight, so come with a Hotel on Vine Street in Lexington. The cer— : friend. There is no charge (Directions on emony will mark the climax of a weekend , page 14) of events celebrating the spectacular suc— The Picnic will have excellent entertain- cess 0f Reign XX. Under the leadership of Q ment including Wishing Chair, whose new Empress Natalie Gaye and Emperor Chris CD Crow will be available and The Queen Rhorer. the Imperial Court has raised City Rainbow Band,amarching band and more than $35,000 for charities in the , flag corp from Cincinnati, who will be mak- Bluegrass Region during the past year- ing their Kentucky debut. A highlight of the evening will be a " Everyone is asked to bring a dish to command performance by former ; share using this last name division as a Empress Of New York CW» Fiona St- . guide. We vary this each year but if you James, a member of the cast of H303 have afavorite dish that does not fit the list, landmark series 02. Other features bring it on. include election of the new Empress and f A-K Main Dish Emperor for Reign XXI. Imperial Crown L-s salad or Side Dish Princess XX J. D. Vaughn and Countess 12w Dessert XX Nicole Diamond will vie for the title of Cold Drinks and water will be sold by Empress XXI and Imperial Crown Prince GLSO to help cover the costs. There are “0"”"ued 0” page 2 lots of expenses involved in organizing the Sponsor of the Month picnic, including renting sound equipment, tables, porta potties, and buying paper . . . products and fried chicken. Selling drinks, Prudentlal @ FmanClal 1 raffle tickets and pride items help meet , these costs and insure its continuation. David Cupps i In addition to food, you might want to Financial Advisor bring sunscreen, lawn chairs or a blanket 8 5 9_24 3-5033 I to make yourself comfortable, and money davi d dupps@prusec com , to spend at the vendor tables. Please do " ' i not bring alcohol; we don’t want to offend i See ad on page 5 i the horses. (