New Hope Celebrates Pride | Bucks Happening

This week is the 2010 New Hope Celebrates Pride week and there are TONS of fantastic events being held around town to commemorate. From musical performances & dance parties to a talent-packed parade to a family friendly ice cream social- there is an event for everyone. Enjoy the celebration!

Thursday, May 13th

NHC Sponsor Party at Tuscany 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: FREE for NHC sponsors, staff, and invited guests only, sponsored by Tuscany On The Towpath 18-20 W. Mechanic St.

The Male of the Species NHC Official Art Show 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM Show, 9:00 PM – 2:00 PM DJ & Dancing: Sponsored by The Nevermore Hotel, Opening reception and exhibition of photographic works by Bucks County Photographer, Gordon Nebeker, Complimentary wine & cheese, $15 donation requested to benefit NHC

Piano Bar with Russell Eiffert at The Raven 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

All Hot Male Dance Review at The Raven , 9:00 – 1:00 PM

John & Peters 96 S. Main: The Band, Rainbow Fresh, No Cover

Friday, May 14th

NHC Official “Girls Night Out” 9pm: Triumph Brewing Company, Performance by singer/songwriter Christine Havrila, Silent auction items and 50/50, Admission $5.00 benefits NHC

NHC Official “Pumpkin’s Pride Show” at The Raven 8:30pm: Performance by Michael “ Miss Pumpkin” Gardner & Friends, Silent auction items and 50/50, $5.00 Admission at the door benefits NHC

Piano Bar with Gregory Allen in The Oak Room at The Raven 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, No Cover

LGBTA Pride Comedy Show 9pm: The Nevermore Hotel at Harlan’s, performances featuring Scott Sutherland, Dwayne Dunlevy & Adrian Colon, Admission – $20.00, reservations required, dinner & bar service available

“As The Wheel Spins” Dance 80’s–90’s–00’s DJ Michael DeCero, FREE Admission

John & Peters • Ladies Night 9:00 PM: with Soir du Femme, No Cover, Outdoor Bar Open

Saturday, May 15

This FREE trolley service circles downtown (Ferry & Main,) Union Square, Upper Westside (Raven,) NHS parking, Logan Square, FREE Parking at Café Europa. (Bus Stop,) and Upper Westside (Nevermore.) Sponsored by Bucks County Trolleys and NHC

The Official NHC Pride Parade 12 Noon: West Ferry St. to South Main St. Ends at Waterloo St.

New Hope Celebrates Mechanic St. Showcase 1:15-5pm: W. Mechanic St. to Stockton intersection FREE to all!

NHC Official Bucks County Wine Tours 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Sponsored by Tastings and Tours, Mini-bus tour of area breweries, wineries (wine & beer tasting), Pick up and delivery at Ferry and Main, Reservations suggested, as seating is limited

NHC Official Vendor Fair 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Sponsored by The Nevermore Hotel (pool side), FREE General Admission, Featuring 23 – LGBTA vendors and gay friendly service organizations and exhibitors

The Nevermore Hotel • Cabaret Comedy Night 9:00 PM: Performance by Mel & El, Admission $35.00 Reservations required due to limited seating, Dinner & Bar service available.

FACT Benefit at 500 Union Square: The musical event will feature an open bar, lite fare by Dish Catering, silent auction and performances. Call 215-862-3325 today to purchase tickets or visit www.factbuckscounty.org. All proceeds raised with benefit FACT’s (Fighting AIDS Continuously Together) efforts to help those effected/affected by HIV/AIDS in Bucks, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties and Planned Parenthood of Bucks County’s HIV/AIDS testing and prevention efforts. This event is in conjunction with New Hope Celebrates. Admission $95, Doors open at 7:00 PM

John & Peters Live: Show time 3:00 with Special Performance by “Elaysia” • No cover, Show time 9:30 PM Featuring “Rusted Cadillac”

“Ga-Ga-Licious” NHC Official Dance Party 10PM: Sponsored by The Nevermore Hotel, Harlan’s & Dance club, Performances by “America’s Got Talent” finalists DC Cowboys & The Glamazons, Dancing with D.J. Michael DeCero 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM $20:00 At the Door benefits NHC

Family Events

NHC Official Family Ice Cream Social, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Sponsored by The Last Temptation and Jakes Playhouse, FREE ice cream hour, arts and crafts for the children and raffles.

NHC Official Family Fit Fest and Zumba Dance Party, 3:30-5pm Sponsored by Cornerstone Health and Fitness: Get your dancing sneakers on and come boogie. Our personal trainers will lead a family Zumba and Capoeria dance party! Come party down, win prizes and dance the afternoon away. Appropriate for all ages. Plenty of FREE parking.

Annual NHC Official Softball Game 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Upper Elementary School (NHS Campus) fields, $5.00 Donation to benefit NHC

2010 NHC 1st Annual Gallery & History Walk 7:00 PM: The G&H Walk will begin at the New Hope Arts Building, Roy and Lorraine will guide the walk.

Sunday, May 16

Special LGBTA Brunches at The Nevermore Hotel, The Raven, & Marsha Browns

At The Raven:“Alice In Ravenland” NHC Official Farewell T-Dance 4-5pm: Hosted by Miss Pumpkin Miss Victoria Lace & Friends. Performance by Logo’s Click-List winner singer-songwriter Josh Zuckerman Performance by “America’s Got Talent” finalists DC Cowboys pool side. $15.00 Admission

D.J. Joshua’s Retro Sounds at the Raven 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Karaoke in the Oak Room 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Bar Closes at 2:00 PM, No Cover

Ladies 2000 Event at The Nevermore 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM: a NHC sponsor, will present the “Official Closing” party