ASPEN GAY AND LESBIAN SKI WEEK (ASPEN, COLORADO)
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January 15 - 22
As the first official gay ski week, this 28 year old tradition still boasts ski bunnies so hot you might want to reconsider your travel buddy. Beyond thrashing through some of the nation's best powder, Gay Ski Week offers indoor and outdoor pool parties, costumed ski events, world-class comedy nights and signature cocktails paired with live DJ acts. For more information: www.gayskiweek.com
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| DINAH SHORE WEEKEND (PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA) |
March 29 - April 2
Dinah Shore Weekend is the largest four-day event of its kind, with thousands of frisky gals going poolside by day and on the dance floor by night. For more information: www.dinahshoreweekend.com and www.thedinah.com |
| QUEER FASHION SHOW, UC SANTA CRUZ (SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNA) |
May
In addition to hair bands, the 80's spawned something else completely wonderful: the Alternative Fashion Show, now known as the Queer Fashion Show, as UC Santa Cruz. Created by gay and lesbian students, the often sold-out show is now a high-tech performance arts extravaganza. In the past, mess sopranos have melted out Gounod's "Ave Maria," If that's not a good enough reason to pay the five dollar admission, I don't know what is. |
| OUTFEST 2007 |
| JULY 12 - JULY 23
"More than just a FILM FESTIVAL, it's a full-on HAPPENING."
- Los Angeles Times
Outfest is the oldest and largest continuous film festival in Southern California. Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has presented more than 4,000 films and videos for audiences of over half a million people.
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| AQUA GIRL (MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA) |
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| AQUA GIRL (MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA) |
| Imagine women in bikinis helping out a worthy cause. Head down to sun-drenched Miami Beach, Florida for a weekend of dancing, comedy, live music and sun by the pool. You can feel good while hanging out with the girls because the nonprofit Aqua girl benefits the Women's Community Fund, which supports lesbians in South Florida. For more information: www.aquagirl.org |
| GAY GAMES VII (CHICAGO) |
July 15-22
More than 70 countries will be represented in the seventh annual Gay Games, showcasing 12,000 participants in 30 competitive sports, band and choral performances, and a week long arts festival. For more information: www.chicago2006.org |
| MICHIGAN WOMYN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL (WALHALLA, MICHIGAN) |
August 8 - 13
If roughing it is more your style, camp out with thousands of other women in a female-centric community where 650 acres of lush woodlands give way to dozens of musical performances, a film festival, a crafts fair, and fitness and dance classes where you can learn everything from stilt walking to the meringue. Form more information: www.michfest.com |
| LADYFEST SOUTH (ATLANTA) |
Fall
Since Ladyfest started in 2000, the little festival that could has grown into an international phenomenon. The nonprofit four-day extravaganza showcases stage acts and activism to raise money for various social service projects that assist women. For more information: www.ladyfestsouth.com |
| WOMEN'S WEEK (PROVINCETOWN, MASS) |
October 6 - 15
Just in time for New England's picture-perfect fall weather. For a week of beach side clambakes and tea dances at dusks. For more information: www.womeninnkeepers.com |
| HAUNTED WOMEN'S WEEK |
October 20 - 26 2007
Non profit event for Holly's Helping Hands. Proceeds will help provide handicap facilities for people with disabilities. For more information visit Holly's Place at: www.hollysplace.com
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| Fusion 2007: The 5th Los Angeles LGBT People of Color Film Festival |
| November 30-December 2, 2007
Fusion returns for its fifth edition of extraordinary films, music, spoken word, workshops and panels. The only multicultural, gender-inclusive film festival of its kind – join the celebration!
Click here to volunteer for Fusion 2007.
Join Fusion on myspace ! |
| CROSS THE BORDER - |
LADYFEST MEXICO
Monterrey, Mexico
February 12 - 13
www.ladyfest.org |
INSIDE OUT GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Toronto
May 18 - 28
www.insideout.on.ca |
1ST WORLD OUTGAMES
Montreal
July 20 - August 5
www.montreal2006.org |
| PRIDE ON THE SLOPES |
| With skiing and snow boarding season upon us, how will you choose which resort to give your hard-earned money to? We suggest packing your snowsuit and heading to one of the many queer ski weeks that happen at a wide variety of ski resorts. |
| PARK CITY GAY AND LESBIAN SKI WEEK (PARK CITY, UTAH) |
Jan 4 - 8
Ski at Park City, Deer Valley or the Canyons and dine with fellow Sapphic skiers in the Sundance Film Festival's home town. Stay a month and you can catch some glitterati. For more information: www.communityvisions.org |
| POWDER AND PRIDE (LAKE LOUSE, ALBERTA) |
January 21 - 23
A winter wonderland ball and nightly DJ dancing liven up this event hosted by Gay Outdoors. For more information: www.gayoutdoors.com |
VAIL GAY AND LESBIAN SKI WEEK (VAIL, COLORADO)
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February 4 - 11
Put on by the organizers of Park City's queer ski week, this event takes over the Rockies' superb powder on the slopes of Breckenridge, Vail and Keystone. For more information: www.gayoutdoors.com |
| ALTITUDE (WHISTLER, B.C.) |
February 4 - 13
Thousands conglomerate in Whistler for a full week of fine powder, concerts and parties. For more information: www.outontheslopes.com |
| WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY SKI WEEK (MT. ASSINIBOINE, B.C.) |
February 11 - 19
Spend your days on the slopes and your nights in a homey, rustic and helicopter accessible lodge. |
| WINTER EXPLOSION (KERHONKSON, N. Y.) |
February 17 - 20
Specifically aimed at African-American queer folk, Winter Explosion is the longest running and biggest even of its type. For more information: www.winterexplosion.com |
| ACCENT WINTER PARTY AT LAKE TAHOE (LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA) |
February 26 - March 5
Ice skating, snowshoeing, nightly cocktails and lots of women. For more information: www.ascentlaketahoe.com |
| LAKE TAHOE WINTERFEST |
| March 4 - 11 2007
Celebrate Lake Tahoe's 11th International Gay and Lesbian Ski Week! RuPaul headlines at the Private WinterFest Rock Star Party on Saturday, March 11th at the Hard Rock and invitations are included in all VIP Packages. The "Super model of the World" will bring her RUPAUL RED-HOT TOUR to Lake Tahoe WinterFest. An international icon, RuPaul, gained worldwide attention on the dance charts with the hits “House of Love”, “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” (with Elton John) and the classic meg-smash “Super model (You Better Work!). “I'm very excited about performing all of my music for the children at Lake Tahoe WinterFest.”
Enjoy world class skiing, morning receptions and nightly entertainment like the very popular private Dance Cruise Party on Lake Tahoe aboard the M.S. Dixie. WinterFest creates an atmosphere of camaraderie among Skiers and non skiers alike. WinterFest always attracts the friendliest skiers from the United States and around the globe.
WinterFest VIP Ski and Party Packages are available for full week, midweek or weekend arrivals and guarantee admittance to all events. You may also customize your trip based on your schedule and individual preference on Event and Ski tickets.
Stay where the action is at our WinterFest Host Resort, Lakeland Village , offering luxurious guest rooms that include a fireplace, kitchen and balcony. Lakeland Village guests enjoy the heated pool, Jacuzzi, on-site gym, and a prepared deluxe continental breakfast in the lodge each morning. Perfect for the single traveler or small group of friends, Lakeland Village provides reduced rates when you request WinterFest 2006 accommodations by calling 1-800-822-5969.
As Lake Tahoe 's Gay and Lesbian Ski Week since 1996, WinterFest has a well deserved reputation for excitement. There is only one RuPaul and only one Lake Tahoe WinterFest. Form more information: www.laketahoewinterfest.com
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| ELEVATION (MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIFORNIA) |
March 15 - 19
Boasting "1,500 riders, seven parties and zero attitude," Mammoth Gay Ski Week will definitely put a queer spin on one of the top snow boarding locations in the United States. For more information: www.mammothgayski.com |
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