GRAND RAPIDS – This year's West Michigan Pride Potluck will be held June 10 at First United Methodist Church at 227 E. Fulton and will feature live entertainment. Bring a dish to pass; donations are encouraged.
This year's potluck will also feature the Advocacy Coalition and Education, or ACE Awards, which honor those who have contributed to strengthen and educate the LGBT world.
UICA movie night is June 16 and will feature the romantic comedy "Adam & Steve." The pre-movie reception will begin at 7 p.m. and feature food and wine. The Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts is located at 41 Sheldon Blvd.; tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Pub 43, The Apartment Lounge, The Network Center or at the door.
Saturday June 17 is the day of the area's main event, West Michigan PRIDE 2006, which will begin with a time of fellowship and worship at John Ball Park's Picnic Acres at Noon. At 2 p.m. the party will kick off on the baseball diamond of John Ball Park. Lots of vendors will be on hand for shopping, along with food and, of course, the beer tent. The stage area will once again feature a commitment ceremony, as well as live performances by Jamie Miller, Kerri Heartwell, Kate Sawicki, Heather McGartland, The Grand River Squares, The Grand River Renegades and more.
For more information email [email protected] or call 616-458-3511 and press 92 to leave a message. For vendor information contact Kristen Durell at [email protected].
Grand Rapids to celebrate Pride with June potluck
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