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			<title>09-27-09 - Gay For A Day 5K</title>
			<link>http://gaypridevirginia.org/upcoming_events/09-27-09_-_gay_for_a_day_5k.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;On Sunday, September 27th we will be having our first Gay For A Day 5K run right before Circo Paradiso.   Please come out and join us.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More information will be available soon.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:03:42 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>08/31/08 - Esta Bunny's Trailer Trash Drag Show</title>
			<link>http://gaypridevirginia.org/upcoming_events/083108_-_esta_bunnys_traile.html</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Come join us for the Trashiest show around.   Esta Bunny's Annual Trailer Trash Drag Show.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Guest Star&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:  Miss Capitol City Gay Pride,  Ms.  Tiffany Devereaux&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Also starring members of the trailer court, Candy Pantzzz, Stormie Saunders &amp;amp; More!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;When:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; August 31st  @ 8pm&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: Babes of Carytown, 3166 W Cary Street&lt;/p&gt;
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>08/24/08 - Esta Bunny's Drag Bingo</title>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Richmond's Only Drag Bingo!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;When:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;   Sunday August 24th @ 7:30pm&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Babes of Carytown , 3166 West Cary Street&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Special Guest:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;   Candy Pantzzz&lt;/p&gt;
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:34:31 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>09/15/08 RESCHEDULED - Mr. Gay Pride Virginia Contest</title>
			<link>http://gaypridevirginia.org/upcoming_events/082108_-_mr_gay_pride_virgi.html</link>
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:Arial;&quot;&gt;On Thursday, September  15&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; we will be holding The Mr. Gay Pride Virginia Contest at
Barcode.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  The winner will receive 1 year  reign, $200 Grand Prize and will be featured at this year's Annual Pride Festival at the Gay Community Center of Richmond.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial;&quot;&gt;If you would like to apply to be part of the competition, please read the rules and regulations below.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Note:&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight:normal;&quot;&gt;Entries MUST BE RECEIVED and postmarked no later
than Friday, August 15. Please mail application to the address below.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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1;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Arial Narrow&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;Mr. Gay Pride Virginia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Arial Narrow&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center; mso-outline-level:
1;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Arial Narrow&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;PO Box 17706&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Arial Narrow&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;text-align:center; mso-outline-level:
1;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:&amp;quot;Arial Narrow&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;Richmond Virginia, 23226&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:Arial;&quot;&gt;For more information on the
contest, please contact Shawn Tinsley at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:shawn@gaypridevirginia.org&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:Arial;&quot;&gt;shawn@gaypridevirginia.org&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:Arial;&quot;&gt; . &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:Arial;&quot;&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:16.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Detailed Rules and
Regulations for Contestants&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;1.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-tab-count:1;&quot;&gt;   &lt;/span&gt;Applicants must be 21 or older.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;2.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-tab-count:1;&quot;&gt;   &lt;/span&gt;Application and registration fee:
$50.00.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;It is due and payable no
later than the deadline date of the application.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun:
yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Check made payable to Gay Pride Virginia, Inc.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;3.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Applicants will be judged in Formal Wear, Sports/Casual Wear
and Bathing Suit categories.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Applicants will provide their own clothing, unless directed otherwise by
the Mr. Gay Pride Virginia Committee.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;4.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Applicants will be judged in a talent competition.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Please keep in mind that the 2008
competition stage is extremely small.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Special arrangements needed for sound recordings or video requirements
must be approved prior to the event. If possible, please visit the stage at
Barcode (6 East Grace Street, Richmond VA 23219) before the event to see the
available space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;5.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;During the Formal Attire contest, applicants will be
questioned by the &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Judge(s).&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;They will have a 3 minute timed period
for their response.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;6.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;The drawing for placement in the final contest will be at a
location approved by the Mr. Gay Pride VA Committee on the night prior to the
final contest.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Attendance at the
event is required.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;7.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Contestants will meet with the judge(s) for a detailed
interview on the morning of the contest at a place to be decided by the Mr. Gay
Pride Committee.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;8.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Applicants will provide their own transportation and
accommodations to and from the required event(s) at no cost to Gay Pride
Virginia.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;9.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Applicants must agree that the title of &lt;i&gt;Mr. Gay Pride
Virginia&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style:normal;&quot;&gt; is the sole property of Gay Pride
Virginia, Inc.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;No other
organization or individual may use &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;Mr. Gay Pride Virginia&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style:normal;&quot;&gt; for their promotional use without prior approval of the
Board of Directors of Gay Pride Virginia. Inc.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;10.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;The Titleholder of Mr. Gay Pride Virginia is subject to
represent Gay Pride Virginia, Inc. at events and activities as approved by Gay
Pride Virginia, Inc. and as agreed upon by the titleholder.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;11.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;During the titled year, the titleholder of Mr. Gay Pride
Virginia agrees to be in a socially acceptable manner and presentation at all
times in public.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;If unacceptable
social behavior is reported, the title can and will be removed by the Board of
Directors of Gay Pride Virginia.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;12.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Travel, event and housing costs at approved events will be
agreed upon between the title holder and the treasurer of Gay Pride Virginia.
Receipts of approved expenses will be required for repayment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;13.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Titleholder agrees to allow Gay Pride Virginia to use approved
photos for promotional purposes of Gay Pride Virginia.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;14.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Titleholder may not use the title of Mr. Gay Pride Virginia
for promotional, print, stage or video without prior approval of the Gay Pride
of Virginia Board of Directors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;15.&lt;span style=&quot;font:7.0pt &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;Due to VA ABC laws at no time during the contest(s) can
applicants take off anything!&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;Bathing suits can be no less and “Speedo’s”. (NO pubic hair or “cracks”
can be seen!)&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;No lewd or
lascivious actions can be performed during any of the participant’s
appearances.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 1.0in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 21px;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;To apply, download the form below.   Application available in both PDF &amp;amp; Microsoft Word formats.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;../_Media/application_for_mr_gpv.pdf&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://gaypridevirginia.org/_Media/image002-3_thumbnail.png?ref=image002-3&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;PC Users:&lt;/b&gt;  Click on the image and file will automatically download.
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&lt;b&gt;Mac Users:&lt;/b&gt;  Click on the image and file will automatically download.
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&lt;center&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gaypridevirginia.org/_Media/Application%20for%20Mr%20GPV.doc?ref=KT_MediaNotFound_KT&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://gaypridevirginia.org/_Media/Word%20Document.png?ref=KT_MediaNotFound_KT-39&quot; width=&quot;112&quot; height=&quot;112&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;PC Users:&lt;/b&gt;  Right click on the image and select 'Open Link&amp;quot; from the pop up menu.
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&lt;b&gt;Mac Users:&lt;/b&gt;  Click on the image and file will automatically download.
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:31:24 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>8/26 Ms. Capital City Gay Pride Pageant</title>
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&lt;p&gt;On Saturday, August 23, 2008 Godfrey's will hold their annual Miss. Capitol City Gay Pride Pageant.   Doors open at 9pm.  Pageant starts at 10pm.&lt;br /&gt;
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:37:30 -0400</pubDate>
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