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SUMMARY:Rainbow Market
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Rainbow Market in Jack’s Gallery to pick up some fabulous work by local queer artisans! \nArtists\nWild Chance Arts\n \nWildchance Arts is a mixed-media artist (very fickle hobby hopper) with a love for experimentation and the creative process (smashing a bunch of stuff together until it looks cool). They find their inspiration in nature\, fantasy\, all things sweet & spooky and the wonder & strangeness of the human experience. From vintage collages to clay cuties to digital arts\, there’s always something fresh going on in the studio & they’re thrilled to share it with you all! In the meantime\, feel free to pop by their Instagram @wildchancearts to say hi\, admire their feline studio assistant\, and check out some works in progress. See you at Pride! 🌈 \nYAS Creates\nYas Jawad is a queer disabled Muslim that resides in Wolfville\, Mi’kmaqi. Relocating to Wolfville in 2022 to pursue their studies in Environmental studies at Acadia university. \nYas has always had a large passion for creating artwork\, previously attending NSCAD University\, they’re work often explores the intersectionality of identity in connection to the environment that surrounds us\, heavily drawing inspiration from the flora and fauna. \nYas specializes in creating handmade and small batch work\, such as original artworks\, prints\, vinyl stickers\, wall hangings\, ceramics\, and recently has been working on a collection of repurposed jewelry. \nRadical Cat Creations\n \nStarting in 2012\, Radical Cat Creations predominantly creates fiber arts works. With a focus on the geeky and the queer\, Imriel creates pieces designed to be worn\, stuck on fridges or hung on your wall. Whether you’re looking for rainbows to flag yourself to others\, or making sure anyone who visits knows your favorite video game\, there’s something for everyone with Radical Cat Creations. Learning through a combination of Youtube and community connections\, Imriel has gained skills in cross stitching\, crochet\, tatting and other handworks over their lifetime. \nWillow Brook Treasures\n\nAtticus “Mallow” Spencer is a multimedia artist based in the Annapolis Valley\, NS. They’ve been creating art for as long as anyone can remember\, always pushing boundaries. Recently\, Atticus aims to bring people together and support/bring awareness to marginalized communities like BAIPOC\, Queer\, Neurodivergent\, Mental Health & the Physically disabled. With the backing of their loved ones and fellow artists\, Atticus hopes to expand the reach of their art and promote unity in their communities\, while providing long-lasting\, quality pieces of art that can be treasured. Atticus respectfully acknowledges they live in Kaqakwek\, on the traditional\, unceded homeland of the Mi’kmaq. \nNorma Jean\, Atticus’ mother\, is a skilled chainmail\, handmade jewelry\, and crochet artist based in the Annapolis Valley. She supports Atticus in their artistic pursuits while pursuing her own aspirations. In the 2010’s\, Norma created her business called Willow Brook Treasures\, which Atticus hopes to recreate and relaunch for her with a more modern approach. Norma acknowledges that she lives in Kaqakwek\, in the traditional\, unceded homelands of the Mi’kmaq. \nGalaxy Knitting Co\n\nFor over 5 years\, Galaxy Knitting Co has been blending cute and nerdy ideas to make unique hand crafted goods. Ever evolving\, there are always new items being created from adorable crocheted toys and useful home-goods to glittery resin accessories. \nAccessibility Notes:\nJust Us! is a welcoming business for the Queer Community. Additionally\, both the entrance to the Just Us! Cafe and Jack’s Gallergy are accessible! \nThere are automatic doors at the entryway and an accessible\, gender-inclusive washroom. However\, may it be noted that the washroom has white amenities and white walls for those with lower visual capacities we invite you to consider that before using the space. \nSensory-wise\, Jack’s Gallery can be\, at times\, loud and echoey. However\, with the addition of more soft elements within the event setup\, it is expected to reduce general space noises. \nWe invite you to consider this and your own personal ability before attending. \nMasks are welcome but not required. \nAccessible Parking is located in font of Muddy’s Convenience store to the right-hand side of the entrance to Just Us!
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/rainbow-market/
LOCATION:Just Us\, 450 Main Street\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P 1E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Pride March
DESCRIPTION:The Valley Pride March will begin with speakers at clock park\, and proceed down the sidewalks of Main Street to waterfront park\, where Pride by the Sea will begin! \nThis is a free\, all-ages event. \nSpeakers\nTeo Ferguson\n \nTeo (they/them) is a black non-binary person from Halifax Nova Scotia\, a high school graduate from Dartmouth high school and a social service graduate from NSCC. When not working at the Youth Project\, they are creating spaces\, advocating online and speaking up\, in person for QTBIPOC people. They have a deep love of anime\, a good affordable quality of life for all\, building community\, and finding love. \nQueera Bang\n \nQueera Bang (they/them) is a non-binary performer/producer with the goal of creating more access to queer events\, safe spaces\, and visibility for youth in rural Nova Scotia. They strive to create shows and spaces that celebrate gender diversity and drag beyond the world of Rupaul. Queera is known for their roller skating antics and ridiculousness on the mic. \nAccessibility Notes:\nThe Pride March will begin with speakers at Clock Park and proceed down the sidewalks of Main Street to Waterfront Park. May it be noted that Clock Park has gravel-based walkways and is subject to general street noise and passersby. \nSidewalks in Wolfville are generally accessible; however\, they are subject to mild bumps and curves. Sidewalk patios are now in place and maybe create close quarters when meeting individuals moving in the opposite direction. \nThe March will involve large groups of people and loud sounds\, and could be subject to moments of increased sensory while walking and engaging in multiple conversations or interactions. \nThe walk will transition from the sidewalk to the Harvest Moon Rail Trail for a small portion of the walk to connect the group to Waterfront Park. \nWe invite you to consider this and your own personal ability before attending. \nMasks are welcome but not required. \nThere will be ASL interpretation for this event. \nClose accessible parking is located at the Wolfville Library. \nASL Interpreter\nMae Striteman (they/them)\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Quebec\, the ASL/English interpreting program brought Mae (they/them) to the East Coast but the proximity to the ocean is what keeps them here. They have been working in the community since graduating in 2014. They also have experience in video relay service and educational settings but the community has always been their favorite especially sports\, theatre and Pride events.
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/pride-march/
LOCATION:Clock Park\, 484 Main Street\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P 1E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Pride by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family (and a picnic lunch!) down to Waterfront Park for an afternoon of fun! Pride by the Sea will feature a musical performance and sing-along with the Wolfville Queer Community Chorus\, family-friendly drag performances\, drag story time\, and more. There will be lawn games\, a photobooth courtesy of the Wolfville Wedding Chapel\, and some complimentary refreshments. \nFree\, family-friendly event \nPerformers\nQueen Morticious\n \nQueen Morticious is your local friend and she is secretly living in your basement. She was also your babysitter back in the 90’s. Mort is the Annapolis Valley’s favourite unhinged malignant spirit\, but that’s not public knowledge (so keep your mouth shut Deborah). \nQueera Bang\n \nQueera Bang (they/them) is a non-binary performer/producer with the goal of creating more access to queer events\, safe spaces\, and visibility for youth in rural Nova Scotia. They strive to create shows and spaces that celebrate gender diversity and drag beyond the world of Rupaul. Queera is known for their roller skating antics and ridiculousness on the mic. \nMisty Towers\n \nBorn spring 2023 \, Misty is welcome to Kjipuktuk/Halifax as one of the newest members of the Haus of Towers. She’s hit the scene heels first showcasing her talents. Curves\, swerves\, and a smile that will shake your nerves. Misty is looking forward to bringing some cheer to a stage near you. \nCookie Cunnigham\n \nCookie Cunningham is a drag king of flare and style\, he likes to shake it up and shake things loose\, so always prepare for something to come off. When professor utonium put this one together after the powerpuff girls he mixed\, black excellence\, sensuality and a whole lot of confidence. \nLumen Lux\n \nLumen Lux is a multifaceted performer who fell in love with the arts at a young age. Beginning her fire journey in 2016\, Lumen progressed from spinning fire to eating fire to breathing it. Their many talents also include hooping\, flow arts\, gogo and burlesque. \nLumen Lux has performed at festivals such as Evolve Music Festival\, Fire and Water Cultural Festival\, Nocturne\, Future Forest\, Fredericton Pride and many other events throughout Atlantic Canada. \nThey have done collaborations with many other artists and have worked with performing organizations such as Serpentine Studios and Luminosity Circus and have recently started producing her own burlesque and drag shows under the alias Lumen Lux Productions. \nThe Wolfville Queer Community Chorus\n \nThe Wolfville Queer Community Choir is a multi-generational group of singers from the 2SLGBTQ+ community that gather each week to make music and connect with one another. Led by Freya Milliken and Katie Hutten. \nTwig Newton\n \nTwig might be the oldest baby drag king in the province. With a love of fun and a passion to be a support or advocate for all walks of life he takes to stage with an enthusiasm that can’t be missed. A child of the eighties with all the retro to back him up! \nAccessibility Notes:\nPride by the Sea will be held at the Wolfville Waterfront Park. May it be noted that Waterfront Park has gravel-based walkways\, a wooden board wharf and is subject to general street noise and passersby. \nThe majority of the park is accessed on grass; however\, if you utilize a wheelchair or other mobility supports that do not operate well on grassed areas\, the wooden wharf is a great spot to enjoy the show. \nThere is minimal shade available in the park. Accessible parking and public washrooms are located in a neighbouring building at Rail Town adjacent to the Waterfront Park parking lot. \nA low-sensory area will be set up at Pride by the Sea. The area will be under the shade of a tent\, and include access to seating\, cold drinks and fidget items. \nIf you want to watch the show but might appreciate something to do with your hands\, Valley Pride will provide fidget items at the event. \nWe invite you to consider this and your own personal ability before attending. \nMasks are welcome but not required. \nThere will be ASL interpretation for this event. \nThe closest accessible parking is located at the Waterfront Park parking lot. \nASL Interpreter\nMae Striteman (they/them)\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Quebec\, the ASL/English interpreting program brought Mae (they/them) to the East Coast but the proximity to the ocean is what keeps them here. They have been working in the community since graduating in 2014. They also have experience in video relay service and educational settings but the community has always been their favorite especially sports\, theatre and Pride events.\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/pride-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, Wolfville\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:T. Thomason Hosts a Pride Concert!
DESCRIPTION:We’re collaborating with the Deep Roots Festival and the Wolfville Summer Concert Series to bring you a pride concert hosted by T. Thomason! Following Pride by the Sea T. will take the stage for an afternoon of tunes from both T. and up-and-coming queer artists! \nThis is a family-friendly\, free event. \nT. Thomason\n \nThoughtful and true\, T. Thomason’s songs shine through the darkness in the world. Since he began releasing music as a teenager\, Halifax-based Thomason has been on a journey of discovery. Lead by curiosity as his way of being\, Thomason approaches songwriting as a commitment to “Say tough things tenderly\,” a practice that reveals an impressive depth of wisdom\, clarity and courage in the young artist. Thomason’s attentive\, confident presence is felt in all aspects of his music\, in songs that build from ballad to banger\, in songs that balance confession\, confrontation and resolution\, in songs that lay it all bare. Highly recommended for sweet bbs in their truest colours\, and specifically guaranteed for fans of MUNA\, Maggie Rogers\, Troye Sivan and Kim Petras. \nCatherine Kennedy\n \nSoulful Saint John singer-songwriter\, Catherine Kennedy invites you into music where each song tells someone’s story\, and allows you to connect your own within it. Her music is a place where fact and fiction meet and nostalgia seeps in. Catherine released her solo EP Fifty-Fifty Chance in 2018\, took some time to perform on stages around the east coast such as Area 506\, Folly Fest\, Paddlefest and Shivering Songs\, and released her debut album in 2022 alongside her band. As well as being the winner of Breakthrough Artist of the Year (2022)\, she was also nominated for Recording of the Year and Song of the Year for the Music New Brunswick Awards. \nNatasha Sophia\nPillow Fite\nAccessibility Note:\nThe Pride Concert hosted by T. Thomason will be held at the Wolfville Waterfront Park. May it be noted that Waterfront Park has gravel-based walkways\, a wooden board wharf and is subject to general street noise and passersby. \nThe majority of the park is accessed on grass; however\, if you utilize a wheelchair or other mobility supports that do not operate well on grassed areas\, the wooden wharf is a great spot to enjoy the show. \nThere is minimal shade available in the park. Accessible parking and Public washrooms are located in a neighbouring building at Rail Town adjacent to the Waterfront Park parking lot. \nA low-sensory area will be set up at Pride by the Sea. The area will be under the shade of a tent\, and include access to seating\, cold drinks and fidget items. \nIf you want to watch the show but might appreciate something to do with your hands\, Valley Pride will provide fidget items at the event. \nWe invite you to consider this and your own personal ability before attending. \nMasks are welcome but not required. \nThere will be ASL interpretation for this event. \nThe closest Accessible parking is located at the Waterfront Park parking lot. \nASL Interpreter\nMae Striteman (they/them)\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Quebec\, the ASL/English interpreting program brought Mae (they/them) to the East Coast but the proximity to the ocean is what keeps them here. They have been working in the community since graduating in 2014. They also have experience in video relay service and educational settings but the community has always been their favorite especially sports\, theatre and Pride events.
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/t-thomason-hosts-a-pride-concert/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, Wolfville\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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