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Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce
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Michael Cotrell,
President
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Vice President
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Treasurer
Melissa Riley,
Secretary
Members at Large
Tony Phillips
Alynn Rousselle
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Pride Night at Kings Island - September 9th
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Don't miss it: the Midwest's largest amusement park entertainment event September 09, 2016 benefiting a local community group - the GLBTQ Center of Greater Cincinnati. You can buy your tickets online (link available at a later date), at select ticket locations, or at the gate.
Entertainment for Pride Night to date:
and more!
Folks from over 30 states attend this event! The GLBTQ Center thanks the generosity of Kings Island. It is a great value and a chance to benefit Greater Cincinnati's only GLBTQ Center serving a diverse community. The proceeds cover much of the annual operating expense of this 21-year-old community organization (founded September 17, 1993). This marks the 19th year Kings Island has hosted the event.
Tickets not only include free parking ($15 value) but have only moderately increased over the past few years. Prices for 2016 are: Individual tickets online & purchased in advance are available for 34.50 until July 10th, 38.50 after July 10th, and $42.50 at gate; or groups of 7 or more $36.50 (online only)! A portion of the ticket sales, depending on attendance is donated to the local Greater Cincinnati Gay & Lesbian Community Center each year. The Center is a non-profit organization as recognized as by the IRS 501(c)3.
While the event began as a private fundraiser, more and more allies are asking "do I have to be gay to attend?!?!" The simple answer - if you support equality - you're welcome! Imagine NOT having to wait in line for your favorite ride? For those who like to purchase online, and want to use "will call" or have "a personal printer" go here to purchase tickets. Kings Island waived the fee for electronic purchases on their e-store this year! (Yes, that's an additional savings of $5). Other tickets outlets are updated on the pride night webpage as available.
When you visit our Pride night page be sure to thank our sponsors! We appreciate their support! Kings Island opens the parking lot the day of the event at 5:00 pm, with the gates opening at 5:30 pm. The rides will begin operation at 6:00 pm. The event concludes at midnight. Please remember - while this is a child friendly event - it is geared toward adults. Because the event is always scheduled by Kings Island after Labor Day, the water park and children's rides are closed.
A question the GLBTQ Center gets a lot: Can I use my season's pass or a discount coupon from a local store? No, sorry this is a fundraiser for the Center - no season passes or special discount coupons are honored. T-shirts with this year's pride night logo (to be announced) will be available for sale at the main entrance to the park. Most years, different area taverns and organizations have sponsored Pride Night weekend events, replacing the "after glow party" at Kings Island. Special hotel packages are available check our website for more information.
The GLBT Center assumes no liability or responsibility for the operation of the Kings Island e-store for ticketing, issues must be resolved directly with Kings Island. All sales are final once a general park admission ticket transaction has been completed. General admission tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. This includes weather-related events. We do not issue rain checks. Please check local weather conditions prior to planning your visit.
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Cincinnati Men's Chorus Auditions
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Love to sing? You are invited to audition for the Cincinnati Men's Chorus! Auditions for the first concert (Holiday) of Season 26, will be held on Wednesday, September 7 from 6-7 pm, Wednesday, September 14 from 6-7 pm, and Wednesday, September 21 from 6-7pm. Auditions, along with weekly rehearsals, take place at St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati.
St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church
320 Resor Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Potential members should be prepared to sing a brief audition for the Director, consisting of pitch-matching, scales, and vocal warm-ups. No prepared song is necessary. Our director will place you in the appropriate vocal section following the audition.
Rehearsals are every Wednesday from 7:00-9:30.
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The Listings 2016/2017 - Out Now!
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The Listings has served the local community for over 20 years! Check out the latest edition
- all-new for 2016/2017 and featuring a new design style and format!
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Scorpius Stingerfest @ On Broadway Bar
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 Cincinnati's leather club is celebrating 9 years. All are invited to the celebration
of Scorpius of Cincinnati's NINTH Anniversary!
Club members will be raising money for local charities featuring Scorpius' fabulous jello shots and a silent leather auction.
Saturday - September 17th from 10pm-1am
On Broadway Bar
817 Broadway - Downtown
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Ohio Lesbian Festival
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The Ohio Lesbian Festival is a not-for-profit, volunteer driven womyn only event designed to promote womyn's community, music and art. The Festival was founded on the premise that lesbians and queer womyn need opportunities and spaces to recognize and support each other, to define our culture, to find our own strengths and to be empowered. All womyn are welcome!
September 16 - September 18
Click here for tickets and more information
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GLSEN Ally Week
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 GLSEN Ally Week 2016 is September 26 through 30 -- just over a month away!
During Ally Week, the Cincinnati GLSEN Chapter is joining a national conversation about what it means to be an ally to LGBT students. What can you do to get ready? Click here to start!
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Make Plans NOW!
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There are a lot of great events coming up later this fall in Cincinnati. Be sure to add these to your online calendar now!
Want to add you upcoming event to the list?
email us and we'll add you to the next newsletter. Newsletters publish on the first Monday of each month.
The Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire celebrates 25 years with the Silver Jublilee Coronation! Events begin October 5 and lead to the signature event - Masquerade: A Night with Andrew Lloyd Webber on October 8
th at the Westin Hotel in downtown Cincinnati.
Here's a list of the featured events:
Wednesday 10/05 7pm - Coronation Kick-Off Party - Rosie's Tavern - 643 Bakewell - Covington,
Thursday 10/06 8pm - In-Town Show - The Cabaret - 1122 Walnut - OTR/Downtown
Friday 10/07 Out of Town Show 8pm - The Westin Hotel - Fountain Room (2nd Floor) - 21 E 5th St
Saturday 10/08 Coronation XXV Ball 5pm - The Westin Hotel - Presidential Ball Room (3rd Floor) - 21 E 5th St
Sunday 10/09 - Victory Brunch 10:30 am - The Westin Hotel - Fountain Room (2nd Floor) - 21 E 5th St
Sunday 10/09 - Victory Party 2pm - Below Zero - 1122 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
October 8 - NoH8 Photo Shoot
Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in CINCINNATI and add your face to the fight for equal human rights!
The Westin Cincinnati 21 East 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Saturday October 8th, 2016 - 2- 5pm
COST: Single/Solo Photos: $40 -
Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person
 October 28 - 30 CINTIT Bowling Tournament
Visit www.cintit.org to register for the tournament as a participant or supporter. Host bowling center is Walt's Center Lanes in Newport KY and the host hotel is the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront.
October 29 - GLSEN Cincinnati Youth Summit
Youth Summit is a FREE day-long event that draws lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied youth from all over the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond. With speakers, workshops, and panels on topics from being out at school and work to the biology of sexuality to self-defense, as well as engaging social opportunities, plus lunch and dinner.
The Summit is designed for youth ages 11+, as well as adult allies of LGBTQ youth and those interested in learning more about GLSEN's work for safe schools.
Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights KY - 11am - 9pm
November 4 - 6 - OutReels Cincinnati
What started as the CNKY Scene Film Festival in 2012 is celebrating its 5th year producing an LGBT film festival. We went back to the roots of LGBT cinema and last year brought back the OutReels Cincinnati title used by the Gay and Lesbian Center of Cincinnati in 2006 and 2007.
This year films will screen at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater on November 4th-6th.
November 18 - Tri-State Leather/Rubber/Pup Contest 2016
The Tri-State Leather/Rubber/Pup contest will be held at The Contemporary Arts Center in downtown Cincinnati, 2 blocks from the host hotel, the Millennium. The annual OINK dance follows immediately after the contest. The contest will begin at 8pm and the dance will begin at 11pm. KINK U will be conducting classes on Saturday afternoon.
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Below Zero Lounge - Dance... Dance... Dance!!!
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PFLAG Cincinnati Two Monthly Meetings
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 PFLAG of Greater Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that a second monthly meeting is now being held every third Wednesday of the month at Mount Washington Presbyterian Church located at 6474 Beechmont Ave. PFLAG continues to meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Mount Auburn Presbyterian located at 103 William Howard Taft. For more information, visit www.pflagcinci.org.
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What's Going on Tillie's Lounge
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ISQCCBE Happenings
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 The Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire, Inc. (The Court) is a local, Cincinnati-based 501-(c)(3) incorporated non-profit organization. The Court's purpose is to raise fund for contribution to and in support of any and all charitable [minimum 501 (c)(3)] causes. The Court represents the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, allied communities, and all concerned in support of community functions.
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Resource for LGBTQ Youth
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GLSEN Greater Cincinnati hosts a weekly Youth Group meeting. The GLSEN Youth Group is a safe and welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies to gather. Each week the group explores a topic of interest to middle and high school-aged youth with an emphasis on LGBTQ issues. Youth group also includes weekly social time and a quarterly social outing or activity. GLSEN Youth Group relies on a series of youth generated ground rules to keep our space supportive and positive. We participate in days of action sponsored by GLSEN national and provide opportunities and resources for group members to organize actions in their school community, such as Day of Silence and Ally Week. - Click here for more details.
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What's Happening in the Bars
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901 Race Street - Downtown Cincinnati
Facebook: Bar 901
Open daily 4pm - 11 pm
Relaxing place to socialize plus drink specials
701 Bakewell Street - Covington KY
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Bar 32
Great Cocktails for All Walks of Life! Just a warm and friendly little
neighborhood bar. Come in and relax
1122 Walnut Street - Downtown Cincinnati
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Below Zero Lounge
The Below Zero Lounge is an ultra plush martini lounge. A
selection of 100 vodkas.
1714 Hanfield Street - Northside
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C&D Bar
A longtime neighborhood bar in Northside. Stop in and check out
artwork on display from local artists
1122 Walnut Street - Downtown Cincinnati
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The Cabaret
The Queen City's Premiere Show Bar
Shows every Friday and Saturday night at 11pm - Don't forget
Tipsy Thursdays too!
901 Washington Street - Newport KY
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The Crazy Fox Saloon
Smokefree in NKY! Neighborhood atmosphere featuring regular
events like Drinking Liberally and Trivia Smackdown
603 West Pete Rose Way - Downtown Cincinnati
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The Dock Complex
Cincinnati's longest-running dance club!
3 complete bars, covered
smoking patio, patio lounge with volley ball court, best dance floor
Dance until 4am!Showtimes after 11pm & 12:30am.
404 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
Showcasing America's Music in the Heart of Covington's Historic District! Open Friday and Saturday 5pm-1m. Live music every Friday and Saturday 8pm-midnight. On the web at
www.the404Nightclub.com.
2401 Vine Street - Mt. Auburn (Near University Village)
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Home Base Tavern
Stop in once and Home Base Tavern will become your new favorite
neighborhood hangout!
835 Main Street - Downtown
Tuesday Night Theater - Hosted by Bella Dolce with special guest
performances each week. Dance floor opens at 11pm - dance until
2:30pm. Show begins 12:15am. No cover (with purchase). Ages 18+
13 Old Street - Monroe
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Old Street Saloon
Friendliest little bar up North! Open Weds-Sat featuring Happy Hour
from 8-9pm. Karaoke on the 1st and 3rd Fridays; Drag shows Friday
and Saturday Night. 4th Friday Drag Show by the ISQCCBE
817 Broadway Street - Downtown Cincinnati
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On Broadway Bar
A friendly place where old friends come to meet new friends &
good friends come to have fun. Come as you are, everyone is
welcome. Shows hosted by
Tyese Rainz every Friday night
643 Bakewell Street - Covington, KY
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Rosie's Tavern
Covington's neighborhood tradition - great friends and great drinks
Rosie's always has free pool, $6 domestic pitchers & $2 wells on
Monday & KY Bourbon $5.50 a shot on Tuesdays
428 Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
One of Cincinnati's oldest gay bars "where everyone knows your
name!" Happy Hour everyday from 11am-8pm. Game Day beer
specials. Mon-Sat 11am - 2:30am; Sun 11am - 12midnight
4042 Hamilton Avenue - Northside
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Tillie's Lounge
Cincinnati's newest lounge features plush decor, intimate seating
arrangements and a massive chandelier over a baby grand piano.
Live music on Saturday night; Karaoke on Sunday night.
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We are here to serve you and help you grow your business by promoting your business to the Greater Cincinnati GLBT community. We invite you to become a member of the Gay Chamber and be a part of building an even stronger network of gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses.
As we build our membership base, we are pleased to welcome you with special reduced membership dues to join the Gay Chamber. Simply fill out the information below so that we can update our records. This can also be done online at our website: gaychambercincinnati.com. Membership benefits include:
- Support - the Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce is your voice of advocacy; we are a voice for GLBT and ally owned businesses
- Exclusive member networking and social events
- Free listing in monthly Chamber Newsletter to publicize your upcoming events and services
- Exclusive member discounts and benefits are being added regularly - stay up with the latest details at gaychambercincinnati.com.
We value your membership and encourage you to attend Chamber events and reach out to your fellow members. Here's how to contact us:
Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 141461
Cincinnati, OH 45250-1461
[email protected]
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