Jason Sandford
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From Blue Ridge Pride:
Blue Ridge Pride is just weeks away and we’re excited about this year’s main celebration. Held in Pack Square on Saturday, October 6th, Pride will be from noon to 7pm this year, and will feature an entire day of fabulous music, inspiring performances, good food, great beer and activities for everyone.
Of particular note, we’ll have two areas that we’re really excited about: the expanded Kids Area, which will be held in the adjacent Renaissance Hotel parking lot, will have bouncy houses, stage entertainment, crafts, fun games and activities for everyone and even doggy day care.
The second area is the Direct Services Area, up top of the square, that will feature direct services available to attendees the day of Pride. Get legal documents and consultation, chiropractic care and much more – right on the day of Pride. Join host AmiZahn and Amy Steinberg as they open up our Pride 2012 Celebration!! We are UNITED with PRIDE!
2012 Pride lineup:
Opener: Amy Steinberg, Comedian/Singer/Performing Phenom: http://www.amysteinberg.net/
Asheville WordSlam Poets Dakota Oder and Shanita Jackson: http://youtu.be/tcdONSoq7EQ
Cantaria, Asheville’s Gay Men’s A-Cappella singing group: http://www.cantariaasheville.org/
Staff Mahan, with Cheley Tackett: http://www.steffmahan.com/
Pride 2012 Drag Fiesta and New Ms./Mr. Blue Ridge Pride! Featuring Eureka, Ms. Blue Ridge Pride 2012!
Sonni Shine and the Underwater Sounds:
http://underwatersounds.net/sonnishine/
Headliner: The Stereo Fidelics:
http://www.stereof.com/
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