Once an Emperor or Empress of the Imperial Court, always an Emperor or Empress of the Imperial Court.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
PrideFest Main Stage performer Nina Montaldo's 10th Anniversary Coronation Video
Meet Nina Montaldo
The beautiful and talented Nina Montaldo has been doing drag since 1969. A former ICRME Empress (she just celebrated the 10th anniversary of her reign), Nina wows crowds year after year at PrideFest. Don't miss her performance this year at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 on the Main Stage right before the legendary Miss Martha Wash!
Drew: Nina, how long have you been performing at PrideFest?
Nina: For many years. I first started in the 1980s.
What is your favorite thing about PrideFest?
When you see all those people out there. You just get high on the energy. I don't do drugs but you know what I mean? When you see all those people it just really makes you feel high.
Do you have a most memorable PrideFest moment?
They're all good moments.
What can you tell us about your performance this year?
This year I'm doing Shirley Bassey because she has a new album out. I'll be doing a Shirley Bassey medley. She's my favorite. I've been doing her since the '70s.
How has doing drag changed over the years?
It goes up and down. Some years it's good, like when La Cage aux Folles came out, and other years it's not so good. I don't know if it's up or down now.
How has PrideFest changed over the years?
Oh, it just gets bigger and bigger every year. That's a good thing.
Where else can we see you perform?
Once a month I'm in the show 'Dreamgirls' at Hamburger Mary's and I perform every Sunday at Charlie's with Michael Vrooman.
What message do you have for readers of the PrideFest blog?
Time goes by and you just have to keep going. Never look back. Always look ahead. And I look forward to seeing all my fans this year at PrideFest.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Madonna: Secret
It's no secret that ONE FM will be giving away a pair of Madonna concert tickets to the November 11th show at Pepsi Center in Denver. The prize will be awarded on the Main Stage at Pridefest.
ONE FM will be taking pre-registration entries at multiple locations leading up to Pride with a huge focus on their live broadcasts on Saturdays at Wilde Dancebar and Lounge.
Additionally, ONE FM will be taking entries/registration at their booth at Pridefest! Entering is as simple as filling out an entry form and dropping it in the box. Winner must be present at Pridefest to win. Keep tuned to ONE FM for more details.
Volunteer opportunities for PrideFest
Quadrant Coordinator
Direct volunteer team on-site for assigned quadrant to load-in, build, maintain, and take-down infrastructure Pride weekend. Assist in recruitment of Quadrant Operations Volunteers.
Requirements: Must be able to assist with hanging banners, carrying heavy materials, and with overall operations for assigned quadrant, must be able to be on feet for an extended period of time. Additional application information required. If interested, contact Rahn Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator.
Commitment: Meet weekly with Operations Volunteer Coordinator in June. Work on-site full time Friday - Sunday of Pride.
Check out more volunteer opportunities after the jump.
Operations Volunteer
Work with assigned Quadrant Coordinator to load-in, build, maintain, or take-down infrastructure for assigned quadrant Pride weekend. Assist as necessary with operations at all Center-run booths, including tickets, merchandise and alcohol sales.
Assist with overall operations as-needed.
Requirements: Must be able to assist with hanging banners, carrying heavy materials, and must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time.
Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Pride weekend.
Park Ranger
Park Rangers assist Denver PD, Guardian Angels, traffic control, and guests as needed. They monitor guests at the festival and report any problems or potential problems to appropriate agency. They do not intervene in problematic situations, but instead monitor and report to Denver PD, Guardian Angels, or
First Aid. Rangers monitor any “canvassing” operations in the park and make sure they have proper credentials. They assist guests with concerns as needed.
Requirements: Rangers must be able to walk throughout the festival during their shift.
Commitment: Minimum one 4 hourshift Pride weekend.
Traffic Control
Traffic Control works throughout the day, particularly in the morning and evening, to ensure that all vehicle traffic is moving in an approved and appropriate manner. They monitor all barricaded intersections and direct traffic as appropriate.
Requirements: Volunteers must be able to remain on their feet andmobile during their shift. Volunteers must feel comfortable being politely assertive with inappropriate vehicle traffic.
Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Pride weekend.
Entertainment / Festival
Interactive Areas
These volunteers will help with set-up and take-down and will assist with activities and crowd management in entertainment areas including the Parade, Family
Interactive, Dance Stage, Main Stage, VIP Experience, Volunteer Check-In, and The Center information tent.
Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Pride weekend.
Family Field Day
Family Field Day volunteers work with kids, parents, event volunteers and vendors to ensure that this aspect of the festival is running safely and smoothly.
Responsibilities may include, check-in, running games, handing out prizes, and general set-up, take down and operations.
Commitment: Minimum one 4 hour shift Saturday, June 21.
For more information about volunteer opportunities,
contact Rahn Anderson at The Center.
303-733-7743, x109
RAnderson2@glbtcolorado.org
Volunteer for PrideFest
Each year volunteers help to make Denver PrideFest one of the best in the country.
By donating their time, volunteers are providing thousands of dollars of in-kind support to the GLBT Community Center of Colorado.
The money saved is directly invested in programs for your community!
More than a free t-shirt! More than a free meal! It's a donation to your GLBT Community Center!
Can you spot the PrideFest Volunteers in the picture above? (Hint: They're the sexy ones!)
Meet the people behind PrideFest: Andie Lyons, Program Manager at Rainbow Alley/Youth Alley Representative
How long have you worked with PrideFest?
This is my first PrideFest wherein I have an “official” capacity.
What exactly do you do with PrideFest?
Work as a liaison between the Youth HIV/AIDS Coalition (YHAC) who sponsor Youth Alley and The Center to help create a youth only safe space at Pride.
How did you come to be involved with PrideFest?
It’s a (wonderful!) part of my job description!
What is your favorite part of PrideFest?
I love being surrounded by LGBTQ folks of all stripes and varieties!
What is your most memorable PrideFest moment?
Laying in the sun in Civic Center digesting carnie food and checking people out.
Why is an event like PrideFest important to the GLBT community?
Pride allows us an opportunity to celebrate our communities successes and remind each other that we’re not alone.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Madonna: Get Together and Borderline
I'm feeling generous today so enjoy not one but two enormously entertaining Madonna videos, and don't forget that ONE FM will be giving away a pair of Madonna concert tickets to the November 11th show at Pepsi Center in Denver. The prize will be awarded on the Main Stage at Pridefest.
ONE FM will be taking pre-registration entries at multiple locations leading up to Pride with a huge focus on their live broadcasts on Saturdays at Wilde Dancebar and Lounge.
Additionally, ONE FM will be taking entries/registration at their booth at Pridefest! Entering is as simple as filling out an entry form and dropping it in the box. Winner must be present at Pridefest to win. Keep tuned to ONE FM for more details.
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