Events in Grand River Rainbow Communities: 2003

Events in Grand River Rainbow Communities

2003

2003, January 31 (Friday) * Pride Prom - Walper Terrace Hotel (Kitchener)

“What Are You Gonna Wear? Pride Prom "Vintage Hollywood" For Tickets email ########@#####.### Walper Terrace Hotel. Friday, January 31, 2003.”
[source: The Voice, 2002, December, Volume 5, Issue 2, Inside Back Cover]

2003, January 31 (Friday) * Pride Prom

“What Are You Gonna Wear? Pride Prom "Vintage Hollywood" For Tickets email ########@#####.### Walper Terrace Hotel. Friday, January 31, 2003.”
NOTE: This was the first event entitled “Pride Prom” to be held in Waterloo Region. For report on this event, see the article by Jeremy Steffler on p.10 of Vol.5, No.5 (2003, March 2003) of The Voice
[source: The Voice, 2003, January/February, Volume 5, Issue 4, Back Cover]

2003, January 31 (Friday) * Pride Prom at the Walper Terrace Hotel

Pride Prom at the Walper Terrace Hotel. “This event was envisioned as a formal event, complete with dinner and dancing, catered specifically for LGBT persons, their partners and their allies. Since that time, the group has grown and become an active committee who are working to make the Pride Prom a reality. Thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers, the event is scheduled for Friday January 31, 2003 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Walper Terrace Hotel.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2002 volume, December issue, p.2]

2003, January 31 (Friday) * Pride Prom

Pride Prom. “"Vintage Hollywood" Walper Terrace Hotel Friday, January 31, 2003 FOR TICKETS EMAIL PRIDEPROM@HOTMAIL.COM”
[source: Pride Pages, 2002 volume, December issue, p.8]

2003, January 31 (Friday) * Pride Prom - A Review of the Event

“A Night to Remember: The Pride Prom, January 2003.” NOTE: This was a review of the event; it noted that there were around 100 guests present.
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.3]

2003, February 9 (Sunday) * OOT & ABOOT Comedy Show (Yuk Yuk's Toronto)

“OOT & ABOOT February 9, 2003 [misprinted as 2002 in the ad]. $15. Susan Stewart, Ted Morris & Richard Ryder are: OOT & ABOOT @ YUK's 224 Richmond St. West (E. of Duncan) 8:30 P.M. With: The B-Girlz featuring: Roberto Bozac & Linda Ellis. Win a Valentine's Dinner for two.”
NOTE: Roberto Bozac was an active member of GLOW around 1990.
[source: The Voice, 2003, January/February, Volume 5, Issue 4, p.6.]

2003, February 22 (Saturday) * Speak up!: an evening of CLITerature!

“an evening of CLITerature! Speak up! February 22, 2003 8PM. Mostly Organic Juice Bar 119 King Street West Kitchener. Tri-Pride Fundraiser, Tickets $10, Great Door Prizes, Reserve Now — Limited Space. www.rainbow.on.ca Celebrate your sensual, sexual side with a night of erotic readings by local women — plus music, toys and fun and all in an open, comfortable environment. Do you write sexy prose or poetry? Want to be involved? Visit www.rainbow.on.ca WOMEN AND TRANS EVENT ONLY PLEASE”
[source: The Voice, 2003, January, February, Volume 5, Issue 4, Inside Back Cover]

2003, March 1 (Saturday) * Boyz & Boys & Girls & Grrls Night

Boyz & Boys & Girls & Grrls Night. “Sat March 1, University of Waterloo Grad House. Admission $2.00. This is an all ages event. 9:00pm.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.3]

2003, March 2 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League “Every Sunday at 3:00pm at the Frederick Brunswick Lanes, 365 Frederick Street, Kitchener. For more information contact Jason Boyko at (519) 578-#### or email friendsofdorothy_kw@hotmail.com”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 2 (Sunday) * Tri-Pride Billiards Tourney

Tri-Pride Tourney. “Rackin' 'Em Up at the First tri-Pride Billiards Tourney. Sunday March 2nd, 2:30pm The Masters Club Corner of Manitou & Fairway, in Kitchener”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.3]

2003, March 2 (Sunday) tri-Pride Billiards Tourney

“tri-Pride's first Billiards Tournament... on Sunday March 2nd was a great success. Participants from K/W, Cambridge, Guelph, Acton, and Toronto came out for an afternoon of fun and prizes. The Tourney helped to raise some money to support tri-Pride events while creating a fun and competitive yet friendly atmosphere for all.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003, volume, April issue, p.2]

2003, March 4 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

Poets on the Run. “ hosted by James P. McAuliffe. Every Tuesday at 8:00pm, Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café, 119 King Street West, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 5 (Wednesday) - March 8 (Saturday) * University of Waterloo, Theatre for the Arts - The Laramie Project (Theatrical Production)

“The Laramie Project Coming to the Theatre for the Arts, University of Waterloo, March 5-8, 2003. Special Benefit Performance March 5th, 8 PM. Tickets for this performance include an invitation to a catered post-performance reception.”
[source: The Voice, 2002, December, Volume 5, Issue 2, p.21]

2003, March 5 (Wednesday) * Fundraising Performance for ACCKWA and tri-Pride - The Laramie Project

Fundraising Performance for ACCKWA and tri-Pride. “The performance on March 5th will be a Special Fundraising Performance for ACCKWA and tri-Pride. The money raised at this event will go towards sponsoring a display of The Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt during the week of Pride in June 2003. All tickets purchased for this special March 5th performance will include an invitation to a catered post-performance reception with the cast and crew. Buy your tickets for this special fundraising performance of The Laramie Project starting December 15th. All tickets $12.00 - Box Office orders 888-4908.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2002 volume, December issue, p.6]

2003, March 5 (Wednesday) * The Laramie Project Performance

The Laramie Project Performance. “On Wednesday March 5th, a special benenfit performance of Moises Kaufman's groundbreaking play, The Laramie Project, will open at the University of Waterloo Theatre of the Arts. Funds raised at this performance will be used to mount a major exhibition of The Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt during the week of tri-Pride 2003”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.1]

2003, March 5 (Wednesday) * The Laramie Project Performance

The Laramie Project Performance. “A benefit performance by Studio 180 University of Waterloo Theatre of the Arts March 5th, 8:00pm Tickets: $12.00 Call the Box Office at (519) 888-4908 or tickets are also available at Mostly Organic Juice Bar, Muses Café and through GLOBAL.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003, March, 2003 volume, March issue, p.1]

2003, March 5 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

GLOW Discussion Group. “Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the University of Waterloo. A social follows at 8:30pm in the UW Grad House 519) 884-4569 or visit www.glow.uwaterloo.ca”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 5 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

Rainbow Youth Group. “Open discussion group for GLBT youth ages 16 to 25. Every Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm. Call (519) 570-3687 for information.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 5 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 8 (Saturday) * "Dorothy's Best" Invitational Cosmic No-Tap Tournament

“"Dorothy's Best" Invitational Cosmic No-Tap Tournament Doorprizes, Draws. Friends of Dorothy Bowling League (The only Gay/Gay Positive Cosmic Bowling League in the Tri-City Area) Come on out for a Day of Fun and Laughter while Raising Money and Awareness for BREAST CANCER and HIV/AIDS March 8, 2003 At Brunswick Frederick Lanes (519) ###-####. Located at 385 Frederick St., Kitchener behind Frederick St. Mall. Registration & Social: 12:00-1:00 Bowling at: 1:15 PM. Cost: $30.00 per bowler in advance or $35.00 at the door (Include 2 games bowling, shoe rental, Dinner, Doorprize ticket and awards ceremony at Club Renaissance) For More Information contact Paul Curzon at: Friends of Dorothy's Bowling League 23 Herlan Ave Kitchener, On, N2G 2C4 (519) ###-#### or Email: ##########@#######.### Payment Options: Certified Cheque, Cash, Visa or MasterCard Make cheques payable to: Friends of Dorothy Bowling League Registration will also be accepted at Brunswick Frederick Lanes with MasterCard or Visa, at (519) ###-####. Just mention Dorothy's Best Tournament. Ask for Darlene, Sue or Mark All monies recieved will be given to the CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY and ACCKWA. Prizes for top team, Low team and top individual Male and Female. All awards include Handicap. You'll have a Gay ole time!!”
[source: The Voice, 2003, March, Volume 5, Issue 5, Back Cover]

2003, March 8 (Saturday) * Dorothy's Best Invitational No-Tap Tournament

Dorothy's Best Invitational No-Tap Tournament. “brought to you by the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League. The Tournament will be held at the Brunswick Frederick Lanes, located at 385 Frederick Street in Kitchener. Registration & Social from 12:00-1:00 pm, and Bowling begins at 1:15 pm.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.2]

2003, March 8 (Saturday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Charity Tournament

"Charity Tournament: March 8, 2003. 95 bowlers. Per Bowler = $30.00. Raised for: Canadian Cancer Society $841.31; ACCKWA $841.31."
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2003, March 9 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, March 10 (Monday) * tri-Pride Committee Meeting

tri-Pride Committee Meeting. “Meetings every second Monday, 6:30-9:00pm, 150 Frederick Street, Rm 217. Meetings are open to the public. Come and have your say. For dates, please call (519) 584-####.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 11 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

2003, March 12 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, March 12 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, March 12 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 13 (Thursday) * GLOBAL Gathering

GLOBAL Gathering. “Wilfrid Laurier University's organization for students, alumni and faculty. GLOBAL gathers every second Thursday. For meeting times, locations and more, email global@wlu.ca”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 13 (Thursday) - March 16 (Sunday) * Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival

“Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival March 13-16, 2003 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SCREENINGS EXCEPT OPENING NIGHT. The Rainbow Reels Film Festival is a festival of queer themed video and film brought to you by the Waterloo Public Interest Research Group & sponsored in part by the University of Waterloo Federation of Students. March 13: Princess Cinema 9:20 Trembling Before G-d. March 14: POETS, Carl Pollock Hall, Atrium, University of Waterloo 6:00 Yapping Out Loud* | 8:00 Divas: Love Me Forever | 9:30 21. March 15: Davis Centre, Rm. 1302 University of Waterloo 6:00 Rewriting the Script* | 7:30 Danny in the Sky | 9:30 Songs of Freedom. March 16: Davis Centre, Rm. 1302. University of Waterloo 7:00 Canada: Sperm Bank of Satan* | 7:30 Sneak Preview of an Independent Canadian Film* | 8:45 Iron Ladies. For more festival information go to: http://rainbowreels.org/ or contact W.P.I.R.G. at (519) ###-#### or info@wpirg.org. *Films followed by discussion with film maker.”
[source: The Voice, 2003, March, Volume 5, Issue 5, Back Cover]

2003, March 14 (Friday) * The Rainbow Chorus Dance

The Rainbow Chorus Dance. “Fri March 14th, CAW Hall, 611 Silvercreek Pkwy, Guelph. Admission $5.00. Doors open at 9:00pm.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.3]

2003, March 14 (Friday) - March 23 (Sunday) * ACCKWA hosts the 9th Annual Charity Art Auction

“ACCKWA hosts the 9th Annual Charity Art Auction Don't miss this great opportunity to *View *Bid on *Take home original, one of a kind pieces of artwork, now from the comfort of your own home! This year ACCKWA's Charity Art Auction is being held on-line. All you have to do is log on to www.acckwa.com. There you will find all the information you need to register, to browse and of course to bid. The auction will run from March 14 to March 23, 2003. If you don't have access to the Internet, you are more than welcome to come into the office to view art and place bids. Please phone ###-#### ext. 310 for more information, to register, or log on to www.acckwa.com”
[source: The Voice, 2003, March, Volume 5, Issue 5, p.19.]

2003, March 16 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, March 18 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

2003, March 19 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, March 19 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, March 19 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 19 (Wednesday) * Gay & Bi Fathers Support Group of Waterloo Wellington

Gay & Bi Fathers Support Group of Waterloo Wellington. “Meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in Guelph.For details call Jon (519) 823-#### or Dave (519) 821-####.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 22 (Saturday) * TRIBES - a tri-Pride Fundraising Event

“Saturday | March 22 | 2003 TRIBES A Tri-Pride Fundraising Event $3.00 cover | 9PM. Club Renaissance, 24 Charles St. West, Kitchener ###-###-#### Produced in Association with Hype Entertainment”
[source: The Voice, 2003, March, Volume 5, Issue 5, p.15.]

2003, March 23 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, March 25 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

2003, March 26 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, March 26 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, March 26 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.4]

2003, March 30 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, April 1 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

Poets on the Run. “hosted by James P. McAuliffe. Every Tuesday at 8:00pm, Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café, 119 King Street West, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 2 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

GLOW Discussion Group. “Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the Unversity of Waterloo. A social follows at 8:30pm in the UW Grad House. 519) 884-4569 or visit www.glow.uwaterloo.ca”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 2 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, April 2 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 6 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League. “Every Sunday at 3:00pm at the Frederick Brunswick Lanes, 385 Frederick Street, Kitchener. For more information contact Jason Boyko at (519) 578-#### or email friendsofdorothy_kw@hotmail.com”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 8 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

Poets on the Run. “hosted by James P. McAuliffe. Every Tuesday at 8:00pm, Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café, 119 King Street West, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 9 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, April 9 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, April 9 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 10 (Thursday) * GLOBAL Gathering

GLOBAL Gathering. “Wilfrid Laurier University's organization for students, alumni and faculty. GLOBAL gathers every second Thursday. For meeting times, locations and more, email global@wlu.ca”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 13 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, April 14 (Monday) * tri-Pride Committee Meeting

2003, April 15 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

Poets on the Run. “hosted by James P. McAuliffe. Every Tuesday at 8:00pm, Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café, 119 King Street West, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 16 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, April 16 (Wednesday) * Gay & Bi Fathers Support Group of Waterloo Wellington

Gay & Bi Fathers Support Group of Waterloo Wellington. “Meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in Guelph. For details call Jon (519) 823-#### or Dave (519) 821-####.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 16 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, April 16 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 19 (Saturday) * Retro 80's Night

Retro 80's Night. “Divine Resurrection. Retro 80's Night. Produced in association with HYPE. Saturday | April 10 | 2003. Tri-Pride Fundraising Event. $3 cover | Prizes | Contests. supporting sponsors: The Voice, Bingeman's, Cowboys & Angels. Frequency Nightclub 183 King Street West, 2nd Floor. Kitchener. ”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.2]

2003, April 20 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, April 22 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

Poets on the Run. “hosted by James P. McAuliffe. Every Tuesday at 8:00pm, Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café, 119 King Street West, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 23 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, April 23 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, April 23 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, April 26 (Sunday) * Panel-Making Workshop

Panel-Making Workshop. “We will be holding workshops to help all those who may wish to create a panel in memory of someone lost to AIDS. These panels will be added to the National Quilt at the Closing Ceremonies on June 15th.” NOTE: The date is given in the publication as 2003, April 26; this is clearly an error since April 26 fell on a Saturday in 2003.
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.3]

2003, April 27 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, April 29 (Tuesday) * Poets on the Run

Poets on the Run. “hosted by James P. McAuliffe. Every Tuesday at 8:00pm, Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café, 119 King Street West, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, 30 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, April 30 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, April 30 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.6]

2003, May 3 (Saturday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Bowling Banquet

On Saturday May 3, 2003, four weeks after the conclusion of its fourth season, the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League had a Bowling Banquet at the Walper Hotel.
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2003, May 4 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, May 6 (Tuesday) * tri-Pride Committee Meeting

tri-Pride Committee Meeting. “Meetings every Tuesday, 6:30-9:00pm, 150 Frederick Street, Rm 217. Meetings are open to the public. Come and have your say. For dates, please call (519) 584-####.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 6 (Tuesday) * Poetry Reading

“Poetry Reading, hosted by James P. McAuliffe. Every Tuesday at 8:00pm, Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café, 119 King Street West, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 7 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

GLOW Discussion Group. “Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the University of Waterloo. A social follows at 8:30pm in the UW Grad House. 519) 884-4569 or visit www.glow.uwaterloo.ca”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 7 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, May 7 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 8 (Thursday) * GLOBAL Gathering

GLOBAL Gathring. “Wilfrid Laurier University's organization for students, alumni and faculty. GLOBAL gathers every second Thursday. For meeting times, locations and more, email global@wlu.ca”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 10 (Sunday) * Panel-Making Workshop

Panel-Making Workshop. “We will be holding workshops to help all those who may wish to create a panel in memory of someone lost to AIDS. These panels will be added to the National Quilt at the Closing Ceremonies on June 15th.” NOTE: The date is given in the publication as 2003, May 10; this is clearly an error since May 10 fell on a Saturday in 2003.
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.3]

2003, May 11 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, May 13 (Tuesday) * tri-Pride Committee Meeting

2003, May 13 (Tuesday) * Poetry Reading

2003, May 14 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, May 14 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, May 14 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 18 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, May 20 (Tuesday) * tri-Pride Committee Meeting

2003, May 20 (Tuesday) * Poetry Reading

2003, May 21 (Wednesday) * Gay & Bi Fathers Support Group of Waterloo Wellington

Gay & Bi Fathers Support Group of Waterloo Wellington. “Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in Guelph. For details call Jon (519) 823-#### or Dave (519) 821-####.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 21 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, May 21 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, May 21 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 22 (Thursday) * Panel-Making Workshop

2003, May 25 (Sunday) * K-W Friends of Dorothy 10 Pin Cosmic Bowling League

2003, May 27 (Tuesday) * tri-Pride Committee Meeting

2003, May 27 (Tuesday) * Poetry Reading

2003, May 28 (Wednesday) * GLOW Discussion Group

2003, May 28 (Wednesday) * Rainbow Youth Group

2003, May 28 (Wednesday) * Pink Coffee House

Pink Coffee House. “Wednesdays 9:00 to 11:00pm at Muses Café, 10 King Street East, Kitchener.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.6]

2003, May 31 (Saturday) * The Record: Pride events help boost understanding, harmony

Pride events help boost understanding, harmony This article by Susan Chilton (Record staff) is based primarily on an interview with Dave Olesen, co-chair of the week-long tri-Pride celebration from 2003, June 9 (Monday) - June 15 (Sunday). The article begins by focusing on the fact that a board with members from tri-Pride and ACCKWA (AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and Area) had been established to arrange for a visit of the Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt to Waterloo Region. The article notes that the tri-Pride group had recently been incorporated as a community association, and points out that “From humble origins in 1995 with 86 people in attendance, local Pride gateherings attracted more than 2,000 people last year.” Olesen says that he finds the K-W community very accepting, but that there is some stereotyping about the professions in which gay people are found.
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 2003, May 31 (Saturday), p.B1.]

2003, June 5 (Thursday) - June 11 (Wednesday) * Echo: tri-Pride's Tribes - Pride festival has an event for every tribe

tri-Pride's Tribes - Pride festival has an event for every tribe This article by James Wegg begins with an interview with Events Director, Rick Sickinger, who indicated that “Last year's weekend was so successful that we decided to expand to a full seven days.” This section of the article also gave details of many of the musical performances during the festival. There was also a report on an exhibit of queer works at the University of Waterloo Art Gallery by a trio of Montreal-based photographers. The article also mentions that there will be a financial seminar, as well as a display of 46 sections of the Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt - a tribute to those who had died from the AIDS virus. The article closes by mentioning the campfire at the University of Waterloo's Columbia Lake, the first Guelph Pride Picnic (Saturday) and the closing ceremonies and the final viewing of the AIDS Quilt on Sunday with a performance by the Rainbow Chorus.
[source: Echo - The Tri-Cities Weekly Alternative, 2003, June 5 (Thursday) - June 11 (Wednesday), p.9.]

2003, June 8 (Sunday) * Pride 2003: Art Show

An art show entitled Essence/Image at the University of Waterloo Art Gallery exhibits work by the following artists: Evergon, Erika Kierulf, and Chuck Samuels. The opening reception is announced for Sunday, June 8, 2 - 5 pm.
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003, p.7.]

2003, June 8 (Sunday) to June 22 (Sunday) * University of Waterloo Art Gallery - tri-Pride Art Exhibit

“University of Waterloo Art Gallery, Phillip Street, Waterloo, June 8-22, 2003. Opening Reception June 8th 2:00 PM This year's Pride Art Exhibition will feature work by three acclaimed Montreal photographers. All three artists create images that explore issues of sexuality, gender roles, and themes contained within the queer aesthetic: Evergon, Chuck Samuels and Erika Kierulf.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.4]

2003, June 9 (Monday) to June 15 (Sunday) * Tri-Pride 2003

Tri-Pride. “cambridge guelph kitchener/waterloo June 9-15th, 2003”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, March issue, p.1]

2003, June 9 (Monday) - June 15 (Sunday) * Pride Week 2003: Tribes

The Pride Guide gives the dates for Pride Week as June 9-15th 2003, and lists the following events: an art show, a drag king show, a bonfire, two bar party nights, a Guelph picnic, the Island festival, and an AIDS Quilt display.
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003.]

"Canadian music icon and legend, Carole Pope, headlined the stage show. Pride Day 2003 also hosted a display and closing ceremonies of the Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt. The theme Tribes celebrated the differences within our community."
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.29.]

2003, June 10 (Tuesday) * Pride 2003: Kingdom Come Tour

A drag king show entitled Kingdom Come Tour was announced for June 10, Tuesday at The Robin's Nest in Cambridge "A three-week tour featuring some of the most talented and accomplished drag kings in North America will hit clubs and theatres in the U.S. and Canada from May 22nd through June 12th. A film crews will be trailing the kings to create a cinema verite road movie in the spirit of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The film will be an engaging exploration into current attitudes about sex, gender, family and identity politics." The following performers are mentioned: Pat Riarch, Christopher Noel, Luster, Ken Las Vegas, and Carlos Las Vegas.
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003, p.9.]

2003, June 10 (Tuesday) * The Robin's Nest Cambridge - Kingdom Come Tour

“Kingdom Come Tour. The Robin's Nest Cambridge. Tuesday, June 10th 9:00 - 11:00 PM (doors open at 8:30) Cost: $8.00 at Door.” NOTE: This event formed the Cambridge stop of the Kingdom Come Tour, which was described as follows: “A three-week tour featuring some of the most talented and accomplished drag kings in North America will hit clubs and theatres in the U.S. and Canada from May 22nd through June 12th. A film crew will be trailing the kings to create a cinema verite road movie in tyhe spirit of Priscilla Queen of the Derert. The film will be an engaging exploration into current attiudes about sex, gender, family, and identity politics.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003, May, 2003 volume, May issue, p.3]

2003, June 11 (Wednesday) * The Record: Ruling lets gays plan for nuptials

Ruling lets gays plan for nuptials This article by Cherri Greeno (Record staff) began by saying that “Gay and lesbian couples throughout the province are busy planning their weddings after a court ruled yesterday that traditional marriage laws are unconsitutional.” This ruling was handed down by Ontario's Court of Appeal. The article indicated that “The ruling is a personal victory for seven same-sex couples defending a lower court decision that said Canadian law violated their charter rights by preventing them from marrying. Ottawa tried to overthrow that ruling...” (which is evidently why the fight had to be taken to a higher court). The article made it clear that the ruling was effective immediately. It also indicated that Kitchener couple Dawn Onishenko and Julie Erbland were “part of the group defending the lower court decision. They filed for a marriage licence in Toronto three years ago and can now finally get married.” The article went on to say that “The couple plan to marry in Windsor in a ceremony with family and friends. Kitchener's Shelly Durocher, 38, and Melody Alderwick, 48, are planning an outdoor ceremony for next year.” The article pointed out that although marriage licences for same-sex couples were already available at Toronto City Hall, Waterloo Region offices did not know how to proceed, and that “they will wait for direction from the province or their legal department before handing out any marriage licences to same-sex couples.” The article also included remarks from Toronto couple Kevin Bourassa and Joe Varnell, who were also among the seven couples defending the lower courts decision. The article also included a negative reaction from Bruce Clemenger, persident of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 2003, May 31 (Saturday), pp.A1-A2.]

2003, June 12 (Thursday) * The Record: No wedding bells for K-W gays

No wedding bells for K-W gays Our collection has a printout of an article by Cherri Greeno (Record staff) in which she describes the uncertainty over whether city clerks in Waterloo Region would be obliged to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples. On Wednesday, June 11, just one day after the Ontario Court of Appeals had struck down the opposite-sex restriction on marriage as an unconstitutional violation of s.15, lesbian partners Lynn Tilley and Angie Keen went to Kitchener City Hall to obtain a marriage licence. They were stunned to be turned away. That same day, June 11, the city clerks of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge each indicated that they felt that it was unclear whether all municipalities in Ontario were required to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples, or whether the ruling applied only to Toronto, or perhaps only to the seven same-sex couples who launched the court case. At some point later on Wednesday, Chris Eby, spokesman for the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services made it clear that the ruling did indeed apply to all Ontario municipalities. Kitchener's Dawn Onishenko indicated that she and her partner, Julie Erland, intended to go to Kitchener City Hall to obtain a marriage licence.
[Jim Parrott recalls that the clarification from Chris Eby came too late for any licences in the immediate area to be issued on June 11, Wednesday.]
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 2003, June 12 (Thursday) Final Edition, p.A1.]

2003, June 12 (Thursday) * Same-Sex Marriage Licences: Waterloo

On Thursday morning, gay couple Jim Parrott and William Pensaert phoned up the local television station to indicate that they were going to Waterloo City Hall to get a marriage licence. They were informed that they were already covering a similar event in Kitchener, and would get to Waterloo City Hall as soon as they could. Because Jim and William were worried that the Liberal Federal government might try to reverse the Conservative Provincial government's decision not to oppose the court ruling, they decided to get married as soon as possible, so whilst at Waterloo City Hall they booked the Old Grist Mill beside Silver Lake in Waterloo Park, and booked an officiant for 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 14. They also invited the television staff to bring a camera to the ceremony on Saturday.
[source: Jim Parrott]

2003, June 12 (Thursday) - June 18 (Wednesday) * Echo: Festival Guide - Tribes 2003 - Tri-Pride Festival June 9 - 15

Festival Guide This guide to local festivals contains the following brief entry: “Essence/Image Exhibit [June 8-15], Kingdom Come Tour (June 10), AIDS Quilt Opening (June 12), Tribal Fires GLOW Bonfire (June 13), Guelph Picnic (June 14), Dollars & Sense Seminar (June 14), Pride Club Nights (June 14), TRIBES Outdoor Festival (June 15), AIDS Quilt Closing (June 15). Phone 584-#### www.rainbow.on.ca”
[source: Echo - The Tri-Cities Weekly Alternative, 2003, June 12 (Thursday) - June 18 (Wednesday), p. 14.]

2003, June 12 (Thursday) - June 15 (Sunday) * Pride 2003: Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt: Kitchener-Waterloo Visit

The Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt was on display during Tri-Pride, June 12-15th. It was on display at Forbes Hall, RIM Park, Waterloo from June 12th (Thursday) to June 14th (Saturday) and at the Pavillion, Victoria Park, Kitchener on June 15th (Sunday).
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003, p.23.]

2003, June 12 (Thursday) to June 15 (Sunday) * Canadian Aids Memorial Quilt Display

Canadian Aids Memorial Quilt Display. “ON DISPLAY DURING TRI-PRIDE JUNE 12-15TH”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.3]

2003, June 12 (Thursday) to June 14 (Saturday) * Canadian Aids Memorial Quilt

Canadian Aids Memorial Quilt. “FORBES HALL, RIM PARK, WATERLOO: JUNE 12TH OPENING CEREMONIES 7:00 PM; JUNE 13TH PUBLIC VIEWING 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; JUNE 14TH PUBLIC VIEWING 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.3]

2003, June 13 (Friday) * The Record: Gay marriage ruling wrong, Peric says; Other area MPs express support for new status of same-sex unions

Gay marriage ruling wrong, Peric says; Other area MPs express support for new status of same-sex unions Our collection has a printout of an article by Cherri Greeno (Record staff) in which she first reports on reactions by local politicians to the news that the ruling by the Ontario Appeal Court on the legality of same-sex marriages applied to the entire Province of Ontario. The following were not in favour of this change: Cambridge Liberal MP Janko Peric and Kitchener Centre Liberal MP Karen Redman. In favour were Kitchener-Waterloo Liberal MP Andrew Telegdi and Waterloo-Wellington MP Lynn Myers. The author goes on to report that on Thursday morning, lesbian couple Dawn Onishenko and Julie Erbland became the first same-sex couple to obtain a marriage licence from Kitchener City Hall. That morning they were followed shortly after by Lynn Tilley and Angie Keen, who had already planned an outdoor wedding in Waterloo for Saturday, June 14. The article concludes by saying “Officials in Waterloo gave out at least one marriage licence yesterday to a same-sex couple. Kitchener handed out at least two while Cambridge had no requests.” [NOTE: The first Waterloo marriage licence was for William Pensaert and Jim Parrott.]
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 2003, June 13 (Friday) Final Edition, p.B1.]

2003, June 13 (Friday) * Pride 2003: Tribal Fires: Columbia Lake Bonfire

Once again GLOW and tri-Pride arranged a bonfire at Columbia Lake in Waterloo. It was scheduled for 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM, with a drumming circle and campfire foods.
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003, p.10.]

2003, June 13 (Friday) * Tribal Fires

Tribal Fires. “9:30 PM - 1:00 AM Glow and tri-Pride are teaming up again this year to bring back one of the most popular events from last year. Once again we invite you to join us around the fire at Columbia Lake. Commune with the elements of Fire/Air/Water and Earth at this mellow event. There will be and interactive drumming circle for part of the evening so feel free to bring an instrument and join making a joyful noise. We'll have a roaring fire and the standard campfire foods for roasting all you need to bring is a blanket/lawn chair and a non-alcoholic beverage of choice (sorry this is a unlicensed event.)”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.4]

2003, June 13 * Imprint: More of your hometown Pride

“More of your hometown Pride This article by Andrew Dilts is given the sub-title “tri-Pride Week 2003 brings celebration of diversity back to the Waterloo Region.” The article features an interview with Dave Olesen (the 2003 co-chair), and a description of many of the events planned for the Pride 2003: Tribes celebration (June 9 - June 15), including the exhibit at the University of Waterloo Art Gallery, the visit by the AIDS Memorial Quilt to the Region of Waterloo, the Kingdom Come documentary filming, and the involvement by GLOW (and their Columbia Lake bonfire).
[source: Imprint, Vol.26, No. 4, 2003, June 13 (Friday), "Features", pp. 10-11]

2003, June 14 (Saturday) * Picnic in the Park - Guelph Pride

Picnic in the Park. “12:00 - 3:00 PM GQE and tri-Pride are hosting a picnic in Royal City Park, Guelph. Fun is the theme for the afternoon. There are loads of games, great musical performances, and a barbecue in support of the Rainbow Chorus. This is our first year holding an event of this type in Guelph. GQE has put a lot of work into making this event a success so come out and support the picnic and save yourself the drive to Hamilton. Cost: Free”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003, May, 2003 volume, May issue, p.4]

2003, June 14 (Saturday) * Pride 2003: Guelph Pride Picnic

"A new event. Guelph Queer Equality and tri-Pride are throwing a picnic featuring Heather Mclean, Greg Upshaw, Sarah Dillon and Miss Drew & Crew. Join us for an afternoon of musical entertainment, fun games and food. Saturday, June 14, Royal City Park (at the Gazebo) Guelph, 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M."
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003, p.15.]

2003, June 14 (Saturday) * Pride 2003: Bar Party Nights

Two bar parties were scheduled for the night and entitled Tribal Gatherings 'Set Your Spirits Free'. They were held Saturday, June 14th from 9 PM - 3 AM at both Club Ren (Kitchener) and The Nest (Cambridge).
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003, p.13.]

2003, (Date not given - perhaps June 14) * Two by Two

Two by Two. “10:30 AM - 12:00 PM The B.C courts confirmed it. We can do have every right to celebrate our unions. For those who are thinking of walking down the aisle to coupledom (and those who already have) we have a seminar planned especially for you. Scott Reeves and Duane Booth authors of "Partners: a new financial reality for gay couples" will host a seminar on everything you need to know to set up house together. The will cover: mortgages, wills, benefits, investments and yes, even palimony. There will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A so bring your questions along with your better half. Cost: Free. Supported by: Reeves Financial Services”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.4]

2003, June 15 (Sunday) * Pride 2003: Roos Island Festivities

The afternoon featured a BBQ by PFLAG and other food from Mostly Organic and from Muses Cafe, a vendor and information area, a silent auction, a supervised children's activities area, a tattoo parlour and, a beer garden by Club Ren. The stage schedule runs from 1:30 pm to 7:50 pm, and featured Miss Drew, community awards, drag performers, Vyletz, Ooot and Aboot, Heather Mclean, Greg Upshaw, Strap-Ons, Women Ah Run Tings, and Carole Pope.
[source: 2003 Tribes The Pride Guide June 9-15th 2003, pp.16-17.]

2003, June 15 (Sunday) * Canadian Aids Memorial Quilt

Canadian Aids Memorial Quilt. “PAVILLION, VICTORIA PARK, KITCHENER: JUNE 15TH PUBLIC VIEWING 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM: CLOSING CEREMONIES 8:00 PM”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, April issue, p.3]

2003, June 15 (Sunday) * The Anti-Diva at Pride Day - Carole Pope

The Anti-Diva at Pride Day. “Tri-Pride is pleased to announce that Carole Pope; queen of 80's alternative rock in Canada will be performing as the headline act at Pride Day, June 15th.”
[source: Pride Pages, 2003 volume, May issue, p.1]

2003, June 16 (Monday) * The Record: Lesbian couple tie the knot

Lesbian couple tie the knot This article by Colin Hunter (Record staff) began by focuing on the wedding of Lynn Tilley and Angie Keen in Waterloo Park outdoors on Saturday, June 14; from the photo, it appears that the marriage ceremony occurred in the gazebo in the centre of the horticultural garden in Waterloo Park. [NOTE: Jim Parrott and William Pensaert got married the same afternoon in Waterloo Park - but in the Abraham Erb Grist Mill on the edge of Silver Lake.] Keen and Tilley had been planning for a couple of years to get married that summer and said that “We would have gotten married today whether it was legal or not.” The article went on to say that “The couple exchanged vows in front of 70 friends and family members under the guidance of Judith Koeller, lay chaplain of the first Unitarian Congregation of Waterloo.” Koeller was also quoted as saying “It sends a message to society as a whole that these families have real status in the community.” The article went on to report that the recent “court decision in favour of same-sex marriage was the topic of much talk and celebration at yesterday's tri-Pride festival at Kitchener's Victoria Park.” The article closed with some sobering remarks from Diane Kilby who had been living with her partner Jan Baker. Kilby noted that they were thinking about marriage, but waiting for a bit. She expressed the concern that many same-sex couples were rushing to get married, in part out of fear that the federal government might reverse the court decision. She was worried that therefore “Some couples might make the decision to marry too hastily.”
[source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 2003, June 16 (Monday), pp.A1-A2.]

2003, July 15 (Tuesday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Mini Putt Putt

On July 15, 2003, Friends of Dorothy Bowling League sponsored a Mini Putt Putt game; 28 people participated.
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2003, August 24 (Sunday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Free Bowling Party

On August 24, 2003, the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League had a Free Bowling Party. This occurred two weeks before the official start of their 2003-2004 season.
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2003, September 7 (Sunday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Season 5 (2003-2004) Began

On September 7, 2003, the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League began their Season 5, which ran from September 7, 2003 to March 28, 2004, with two playoffs: April 4, 2004 and April 11, 2004. League Fees: $ 11.00. The League had a Toy Drive (Gay & positive Unitarian Congregation of Waterloo to Immigrant Community), three Charity Tournaments (October 25, 2003; March 6, 2004; June 5, 2004), a Bowling Banquet on June 19, 2004. On June 17, 2004, the League received a Community Partner Award from ACCKWA. In Season 5, the League had 44 regular bowlers and 33 substitute bowlers, making 12 teams: Right Up Dorothy's Alley, No Place Like Homo, Gutter Girls, Ditzy Divas, Oz, Lollipop Kids, Fossil's Fury, Tornadoes, Is That Your Wand, Flying Monkeys, Yellow Brick Houses, and Dorothy's Ghost.
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2003, October 25 (Saturday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Charity Tournament: Oktoberfest 1

"October 25, 2003 (OKTOBERFEST 1). 66 bowlers. 3 Charities (Rainbow Chorus, ACCKWA and Canadian Cancer Society). Raised: Rainbow Chorus ($ 414.16), ACCKWA ($207.08), Canadian Cancer Society ($207.09)."
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]