Weekend Events
26 06 2009Kinda late for Friday night, but You can plan the rest of the weekend.
Friday, June 26
6-7pm
7-9pm
Reception, “For the Bible Tells Me So” Screening, and Q&A
The Jones Center, Main Concourse and Room 100 (Auditorium), 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR
Hosted by the pride@walmart LGBT Associate Resource Group and the NWA Center for Equality
*A screening of the documentary film “For the Bible Tells Me So”, chronicling the stories of five American families and their reconciliation with their personal religious faith when they realize that one of their children is gay. Special guest Daniel Karslake, the film’s producer and director, will be on hand at a meet & greet reception at 6pm and to provide additional insights into the making of the film and answer questions from the audience during a Q&A following the screening. One of the film’s featured families will also be in attendance to answer your questions about their journey of discovery, providing deeper understanding of American youth growing up gay in real families with strong religious beliefs and convictions.
Saturday, June 27
8-10am
5K FunRun
Scull Creek Trail, Fayetteville, AR
Sponsored by World Gym and Healing Arts Medical Clinic
*Registration will begin in the Walton Arts Center parking lot. The FunRun is for any level runner, jogger, walker, cyclist, etc. A free t-shirt will be given to the first 50 entries. Entry fee is $5 and bottled water will be provided. Register here.
10am
Pride Parade
Dickson Street (starting at East Ave. and ending at West Ave.), Fayetteville, AR
Hosted by NWA Pride.
*The flagship event of Pride Week, the annual Pride Parade is a can’t-miss.
11am-1pm
Pride Picnic
Agri Park, Garland Ave., Fayetteville, AR
Sponsored by Arkansas Physical Health & Rehab
Hosted by the NWA Center for Equality
*This year’s annual Pride Picnic is a family-friendly event featuring lots of food, booths with local non-profits, and a live performance by Big Bad Gina! Don’t miss your chance to mingle with the community in a relaxed setting. Equality t-shirts will be for sale!
7:30pm
Salon Theater
Tymythy’s Salon, 130 E. Poplar St., Ste. B, Fayetteville, AR
Hosted by Tymythy’s Salon
*Outlaugh and April’s Shower will be shown.
Sunday, June 28
1-3pm
Tea Dance
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, 901 W. Cleveland St., Fayetteville, AR
Hosted by the NWA Center for Equality and Interweave
*Refreshments will be served and music provided by DJ Remix.
Monday, June 29
6-8pm
Gay History Feature Show Radio Broadcast
Tune into KXUA 88.3
*A two-hour radio broadcast hosted by Jon Cox on KXUA 88.3 FM detailing the history of the
modern gay rights movement, featuring interviews and a representative selection of important gay music.
