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09.23.16 • dallasvoice 3 instantTEA DallasVoice.com/Category/Instant-Tea • Judge’s Choice: Veteran’s for Diversity violated that order the next day, the university police • Best Interpretation of the Theme got a warrant and arrested him on a stalking charge. (“Solidarity Through Pride”): The student was given an emergency protective Abounding Prosperity order, and police released Bryant after telling him not — Tammye Nash to contact the young woman again. Bryant appar- ently ignored the protective order and tried to contact Gay bar’s former employee ar- the UNT student again on Sept. 17, at which time two more warrants for his arrest were issued. rested for murder of TWU student Those incidents do not appear to be related to the Grapevine Police have arrested a man who the Vandagriff’s murder. worked for Urban Cowboy Saloon, a Fort Worth Public records show that Bryant was arrested in LGBT nightclub, in connection with the murder of a March 2010 in Grapevine, and later convicted, on a Texas Women’s University student. charge of forgery. He was arrested April 2013, also in Charles Dean Bryant, 30, of Haslet is in custody Grapevine, on a Class B misdemeanor charge of and faces charges murder charges in connection possession of less than 2 oz. of marijuana. The Star- with the death of Jacqueline “Jackie” Vandagriff, 24, Telegram reports that he was found guilty on misde- of Frisco. Vandergriff’s body was discovered meanor assault charges in Washington in 2009. Wednesday morning, Sept. 14, in Acorn Woods Urban Cowboy Saloon, located on Lancaster Av- Park, near the shore of Lake Grapevine, by firefight- enue at Beach Street, is closed today, but a club ers responding to a report of a fire. Her body had spokesman posted a statement regarding Bryant on been dismembered and burned. Kaliente won the trophy for Best Overall Entry (David Taffet/Dallas Voice) the bar’s Facebook page late Monday evening, Sept. Bryant was arrested after police searched his 19: “We, The Urban Cowboy Saloon, would like to home in Haslet on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18. acknowledge the disturbing news that has broke And the winner is: Who won what • Best Performance: Oak Lawn Band Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that friends told today and assure our customers that Charles Dean • Best Walking Group: Turtle Creek Chorale police Vandagriff, a junior at TWU majoring in nutri- Bryant was terminated as of Sunday, September in the Dallas Pride Parade • Best Costume: LULAC tion, had gone to a bar in Denton on Tuesday night. 18th, for not showing up to his scheduled shift. Mon- • Best Social Commentary: They found video footage of her and Bryant together day afternoon we learned why he didn’t show. We The biggest Pride parade in Dallas history took to Dallas Victims of Crime at the unnamed bar, leading them to search Bryant’s are grieving with our community and offer our deep- the streets of Oak Lawn on Sunday afternoon, with • Best Overall Entry: Kaliente home. est condolences for the Vandagriff family and friends. more than 120 total entries making their way down • Best For Profit: Bank of America The newspaper also reports that a student at the We are cooperative with authorities and will fully sup- Cedar Springs to Reverchon Park. Today (Monday, • Best Non Profit: United Court of the University of North Texas told the UNT police on Aug. port law enforcement in their investigation.” Sept. 19), organizers announced the winners in the Lone Star Empire 24 that Bryant was harassing her and the UNT police nine different categories. They are: gave him a “no-trespass order” on Sept. 6. When he — Tammye Nash
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Haveaneventcomingup?Emailyourinformation for a neighborhood cleanup at 11 a.m. at toManagingEditorTammyeNashat Alexandre’s, 4026 Cedar Springs Road. [email protected]orSeniorStaffWriter DavidTaffetat[email protected]by • Sept. 23: World AIDS Day launch Wednesdayat5p.m.forthatweek’sissue. C.U.R.E. introduces the recipients of this year’s Open Hearts Awards from • Weekly: Lambda Weekly every Sunday at 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bungalow 5, 1 p.m. on 89.3 KNON-FM. This week’s guest 1201 Oak Lawn Ave. $20. is attorney Rebecca Covell; United Black Ellument hosts discussion on HIV/AIDS in • Sept. 23: 5 Factor the black community (UBE Connected) at Resource Center honors partners of the 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month at community from 7-9 p.m. at 7 for Parties, 3116 Commerce St., Suite C; Core Group 150 Turtle Creek Blvd. #107. Tickets at Meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the RCDallas.ejoinme.org. month at 7 p.m.; Fuse game night every Monday evening except the last of the month • Sept. 23: Arkansas/ Texas A&M at 8 p.m. at the Fuse space in the Treymore meet & greet Building, 4038 Lemmon Ave, Suite 101; University of Arkansas Pride Alumni Society FuseConnect every Wednesday from 7 p.m. and Aggie Pride: LGBT & Ally Former For more information call or e-mail Jalenzski Student Network meet prior to the Southwest at 214-760-9718 ext 3 or Classic at 8 p.m. at Cedar Springs Tap House, [email protected]. 4123 Cedar Springs Road.
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6 dallasvoice.com • 09.23.16 ever Pride Write Play Writing Competition, Family Education and University of North a staged reading and cabaret acts. Kalita Texas Zeta Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Humphries Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. holds its fourth annual “Building Healthy UptownPlayers.org. Relationships: HIV/AIDS and Testing Workshop.” The workshop theme is “Get • Sept. 24: Teen Pride Informed, Get Tested and Get Treated,” and For ages 13-18 from 2-7 p.m. at Celebration the event is designed to increase awareness of Church, 908 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth. HIV and AIDS in the community. AIDS Arms Dallas will provide free testing. • Sept. 24: HIV/AIDS and Testing Workshop For information call Mary C. Taylor at St. James A.M.E. Church in Denton, in 940-441-5530 or 940-387-1223. The workshop Charles Santos, executive director of TITAS, moderates Rent and the History of the AIDS Crisis with partnership with the Learning Institute of takes place from noon-3 p.m. at the church, a panel that includes Jalenzski Brown, Resource Center empowerment programs manager; the Rev. Neil Cazares-Thomas, senior pastor Cathedral of Hope; Abigail Erickson, executive director, Bryan’s House; Jason Gillman, MD, AIDS Arms physician; and Don Maison, CEO of AIDS Services Dallas. Obituary For detail, see listing.
Committee in 1991, course director of the Anes- 1107 E. Oak St. in Denton. thesia Technician Program in 1992, and on the • Sept. 26: Presidential debate watch party Medical Center of Plano Board of Trustees from • Sept. 24: Furball Metroplex Republicans and former 1993-1994. The SPCA holds its annual black tie Addison Mayor Joe Chow meet at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the many responsibilities he un- fundraiser. Sit at a Gay and Lesbian Fund for at May Dragon Chinese Restaurant, dertook at The Medical Center of Plano, Terry Dallas table by registering at GLFD.org/spca. 4848 Belt Line Road. served at Baylor Richardson Medical Center as the Seats are $200. chief of anesthesia in 1986 and 1988 and as a mem- • Sept. 26: Presidential debate watch party ber of the Medical Executive Committee from • Sept. 24: Kayak Eco-Tour Watch party at 8 p.m. at the Round-Up Saloon, 1986-1988. Terry was a member of the American An Audubon guide leads a bird and wildlife 3912 Cedar Springs Road. Society of Anesthesia, the Texas Society of Anes- adventure at Joe Pool Lake. All equipment thesia, the Dallas County Anesthesia Society, the provided. $30 members. $40 non-members. • Sept. 26: Outward Bound Showcase American Medical Association and the Collin From 9-11 a.m. at 1570 FM 1382, Cedar Hill. A.L. + the Mystiks led by trans man Ivan County Medical Society. Dillard performs at 10:30 p.m. followed by Perhaps his most memorable leadership posi- • Sept. 24: ONE Run Star Fruit, led by non-binary artist Ethan tion was as medical director and chair of the A 5k run or 1k walk that benefits Cancer Bergman, at 11 p.m. at RBC, Physician Advisory Committee for the Surgery Support Community North Texas. From 8-11 2617 Commerce St. Center of Plano. Terry was a primary driver of a.m. in Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave. Dr. Terry Daniel Newsom died Sunday, Sept. quality and patient-centered care for the employ- • Sept. 27: Historical Lessons at the 18, after a week with dear friends and precious ees that followed him from 1994 until his passing. • Sept. 24: Oak Cliff Flamenco Festival Holocaust Museum family at his bedside. Born in Texarkana on Dec. He will be remembered by his colleagues as a The Grand Finale Concert from 8 a.m.-noon A discussion on the history of anti-Semitism at 6, 1943, he lived the rare and exciting life of an ad- driving force of inspiration, positivity and men- at Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis St. 11:30 a.m. at Dallas Holocaust Museum, 211 N. venturer, travelling the world again and again, in- torship to his surgery center and team. Record St. cluding visits to Portugal, Spain, and Morocco in Terry cherished sharing the life experience with • Sept. 24: Dallas Green Fest May. His adventures date back to his youth when, others. He loved hosting parties and filling his Farmers Assisting Returning Military will • Sept: 28: Fort Worth Pride kickoff at Grandmother Alice’s knee, he dreamed he home and yard with decorations every Hal- break ground on their new urban park. Pride kickoff with Mayor Betsy Price. would become a doctor. She nourished that ambi- loween, Thanksgiving and Christmas for every- Learn gardening to renewable energy at tion, as did his parents, Davis and Myldred New- one to enjoy. Green Fest from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at • Sept. 29-Oct. 3: Dallas Southern Pride som, who made it happen. Terry is survived by his husband, Ross Williams 700 S. Good Latimer Blvd. Free. 19th Annual Black Gay Pride Weekend with Music was always a major part of Terry’s multi- of Dallas; daughter, Rachael Mozelewski of Dallas; Events 4 Him and Events 4 Her. Host hotel is talented life. He was a trombone player in high brother, Monty Newsom and wife, Carolyn, of • Sept. 25: Mass on the Grass and Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Center, school and natural pianist his entire life. He filled Mount Vernon; sister, Mary Beth Banks and hus- neighborhood picnic 7050 Stemmons Freeway. his home and surgery centers with the melodies band, Joe, of Fort Worth; brother, Randy Newsom The Happy Campers Band, food, games and of the seasons and classical masterpieces. As a and wife, Vicki, of Dallas; nieces, Julie Crump of more. Service at 10 a.m. followed by picnic • Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Heath Disparities and member of various church choirs, Terry sang tenor McKinney and Christi Dysart of Long Beach, from 11:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Leadership Conference beautifully in every city in which he ever lived. Calif.; nephews, Michael Newsom of Midlothian, Church, 6525 Inwood Road. Southern Regional Ball/House and Pageant After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Terry Davis of Dallas, Alan Davis of Dallas, Blake Communities presents the health conference Biology from Southern Methodist University, Newsom of Houston, and Todd Newsom of Dal- • Sept. 25: Spirit of Equality brunch to reduce health disparities across the Terry obtained his Doctorate of Medicine from las; and numerous other loving family and Wendy Davis is the keynote speaker at this southern U.S. by promoting health equality Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. After friends. Equality Texas fundraiser. 11:30 a.m. at The and improved leadership in the LGBT serving in the U.S. Air Force, holding the rank of He was preceded in death by his parents. Rosenberg Sky Room, 847 East Hildebrand community. Crowne Plaza Dallas Market major, he started his anesthesia practice at The All are welcome to celebrate the extraordinary Ave., San Antonio. $135. EqualityTexas.org. Center, 7050 Stemmons Freeway. Medical Center of Plano in 1979. life of Terry Newsom at The Cathedral of Hope in From 1980-1988 he served on four operating Dallas at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Terry will be laid • Sept. 25: Rent and the History of • Sept. 30: Ecumenical service room committees and served six terms on The to rest at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Sparkman- the AIDS Crisis An ecumenical service supporting the LGBT Medical Center of Plano Medical Executive Com- Hillcrest in Dallas. Panelists discuss the history of the AIDS crisis community sponsored by Brite Divinity mittee from 1983-1991. Terry was the Medical Memorials may be made to the charity of your and dispelling myths at 6 p.m. at Winspear School to kick off Tarrant County Pride at Center of Plano vice chief of staff in 1989, chief of choice. To convey condolences or to sign an online Opera House, 2403 Flora St. 7:30 p.m. at Robert Carr Chapel at TCU, staff in 1990, chairman of the Quality Review registry, please visit www.TJMfuneral.com. 2855 S. University Dr., Fort Worth.
09.23.16 • dallasvoice 7 Steve Dutton, left and Tim Lang
Turning But one thing Fort Worth did successfully, Dutton Miami Dade College and Florida International said, “was transform downtown into a beautiful University, in hopes those schools will be in- and safe neighborhood through a public and pri- spired to create similar programs. vate commitment.” “These students live in the neighborhood,” he tragedy For example, he cited Fort Worth’s use of private said. “They can be part of the solution.” security on bikes to patrol downtown streets. Echoing concerns voiced by Dallas Police In his neighborhood in downtown Miami, Dut- Chief David Brown, Dutton said Miami police ton said, thousands are living in new, high-rise con- are also understaffed and are expected to solve dos built in the urban core. Cruise ships depart every problem. into a from the world’s busiest cruise port, which lies di- Police need an option other than taking some- rectly across the street from his Biscayne Boulevard one to jail, Dutton said; they need case workers condo. Almost 5 million passengers board those who can help find a place for homeless people to ships each year, and all of those visitors pass the spend the night until they can transition into area where Lang was murdered. more permanent housing and receive the mental legacy According to official figures, about 400 homeless health help they require. Celestin ran but was later arrested by police and people live on the streets of downtown Miami, but Dutton said he hopes to help create an inte- charged with assault. Lang was rushed to the hos- the actual numbers are probably larger. Dutton grated system that provides case management, pital but died of his injuries three days later, and said that according to one count, more than 50 peo- immediate assistance including a safe place to of hope officials upgraded the charge against Celestin to ple spend the night in the alley behind Macy’s a sleep, and then develops long-term housing. murder. few blocks away. And during the winter, the num- AIDS Services of Dallas CEO Don Maison said It wasn’t the first time Celestin had been in trou- bers swell as some northern cities give bus vouch- Dutton was the right person to get this project ble with the law. In 1999, Celestin he was convicted ers to their homeless to go south to get out of the going. He said Dutton had a good handle on the of a similar assault, but was out of prison by 2007. cold. AIDS epidemic in Fort Worth, where HIV was Steve Dutton is on a mission to help The manager at the Starbucks Lang had visited transmitted through injection drug use at a rate daily said Celestin had been stalking her and was The beginning three times as high as in Dallas, Maison said. Dut- the homeless so that others won’t glad he was off the street. ton created programs at Samaritan House to deal experience the pain he did Dutton began his mission of discovery in Fort with that issue, he said. Envisioning a legacy Worth. He spent the past week reconnecting with Dutton “understood where the epidemic was daVId TaFFeT | Senior Staff Writer people and businesses that helped fund his work and how to provide long-term housing,” Maison [email protected] Before retiring to Miami, Dutton spent 20 years at Samaritan House, organizations whose work said, adding that if anyone can make a difference as CEO of Samaritan House in Fort Worth. The fa- he admired and with city officials. He said he for Miami’s homeless, Dutton is the man who can. When his husband, Tom Lang, was attacked ear- cility was originally an AIDS hospice, but now pro- doesn’t know exactly where he’s going with his The Rev. Carol West agreed. “Steve had his lier this month on a downtown Miami street, Steve vides affordable housing, nutrition, social services, work, but he was in North Texas to col- hand on the pulse of the homeless commu- b Dutton said he went through the various stages of substance abuse recovery, life skills training and lect ideas. nity,” she said. “He was very active grief. His first thought was to pack up and leave follow-up care for people with HIV. When he returns to Miami, in dealing with that population, the city that he and Lang had quickly grown to During his last two years in Fort Worth, Dutton he’s scheduled to meet feeding them, and dealing love. also served as CEO of Fort Worth’s Mental Health with various people he with their needs. He’s top But then he decided to do something different. Housing Development. hopes can help take calibre and exactly what is He decided he would turn his husband’s murder By a few days after the attack in Miami, Dutton the next steps. needed.” into a lasting legacy of hope that would help other said his anger over his husband’s death — which In Fort Worth, Dutton said keeping people. at first had had him figuring out how much he Texas Christian Uni- busy was a way to deal And Dutton was just the one with the experi- could get for a quick sale of his condo and deciding versity created vol- with his grief, although ence to do it. where he should move — quickly turned to com- unteer opportunities eventually he will passion. through its MBA return to his retire- The tragedy He said he understands that homelessness com- and undergradu- ment. But that b bined with mental health and drug issues were ate programs that won’t be until his b On Sept. 7, Lang and Dutton took their dogs out what killed Lang — the same issues he dealt with benefited Samari- new foundation for their morning walk. Lang stopped at Starbucks as CEO of Samaritan House. So Dutton began the tan House and had made a dent in for his coffee and Dutton stopped at nearby La process of establishing the Thomas P. Lang Jr. other nonprofits, the problem of Provence for his. Foundation, with plans to turn his fledgling organ- Dutton noted. So homelessness. Across the street, a homeless man — later iden- ization into a resource for the homeless. among the people “I’m going to be an tified as Evans Celestin — was panhandling, He explained that he’s currently on a mission of he’s scheduled to meet advocate who isn’t yelling and cursing at anyone who didn’t give him discovery — not trying to replace any existing serv- with in Miami are offi- going to go away,” money. Dutton said a woman who was with Ce- ices for the homeless, but looking for ways he can cials at Dutton pledged.• lestin was seemingly cowering in fear. supplement and build on the efforts of others. “I’ve seen him hitting her and screaming at her “My goal is to raise funds to help inspire in the past,” Dutton said. more efforts to make the urban core of Dutton snapped some pictures of Celestin, in- Miami safer for everyone — including tending to pass the photos along to the police along the homeless, residents, visitors with a complaint about the man’s behavior. But Ce- and businesses,” he said. lestin noticed Dutton taking the picture and be- He compared downtown came infuriated. Miami to downtown Fort He stormed across the street toward the couple, Worth, noting that approaching Dutton first. When Dutton defended both have seen himself, Celestin moved around Dutton and resurgences pushed Lang, 72, to the ground. Lang hit his head within the on the concrete and began to bleed profusely from past 10 his ears. y e a r s . Steve Dutton visited colleagues in Fort Worth to find ideas he can take back to Miami.
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‘Murder music’ star Sizzla to bring It was not the first time Sizzla had been banned from performing over his anti-LGBT lyrics and his his homophobia to Lower Greenville brand of Jamaican dancehall music that has come to be called “murder music.” daVId TaFFeT | Senior Staff Writer Sizzla was barred from entering the United [email protected] Kingdom in 2004, where he had several concerts scheduled, after OutRage!, a British LGBT rights Reggae star Sizzla Kalonji and the Firehouse group, criticized his songs including lyrics advo- Band are scheduled to appear at Heroes Lounge cating anti-LGBT violence. He recorded his song on Greenville Avenue on Oct. 7. Sizzla is known “Nah Apologize,” an anthem declaring that “Ras- for anti-gay “murder music.” taman don’t apologize to no batty-boy,” and say- According to the website 18 Karat Reggae, ing gays and lesbians should be/will be shot and based in Kingston, Jamaica, Sizzla has been denied burned. a visa to enter the U.S. to perform for about 10 Sizzla signed the Reggae Compassionate Act in years. Earlier this year, the site reported “Sizzla tri- 2007 renouncing hate and pledging to uphold Open Sunday 2-4 umphs over the homosexual community.” love, respect and understanding, written in reac- The website complains, “While the church and tion to a campaign to stop murder music initiated Christianity overall have been extremely anti-ho- by several groups that included J-FLAG, Jamaica’s mosexual and unapologetic about it, the gay com- LGBT rights organization. But it wasn’t long be- munity has never boycotted the church.” fore the anti-LGBT lyrics started up again. Sizzla is known not only for his anti-LGBT Sizzla concerts in Toronto and Montreal were lyrics, but also for making homophobic remarks cancelled in 2007 after protests by the Stop Murder 3317 St. Johns - $2,499,000 Elegant 4/4.2/4 LA, Walking Distance to HP Schools • 5,684 SF during his concerts. In 2014, he was banned from Music Canada coalition. He was denied entry to Highland Park performing at the Sting Festival, one of Jamaica’s Germany in 2008 after his visa was cancelled. Sev- Open Sunday 2-4 Open Sunday 2-4 biggest music festivals, after he defied organizers eral concerts scheduled in Germany in 2009 and by including the following lyrics in his perform- 2010, after public protests, as were concerts in ance at the December 2013 Sting Festival, after Madrid, Ghent, Belgium, Stockholm, Sweden and having been warned by organizers against includ- Lisbon in 2012. But concerts in 16 other cities on ing anti-LGBT lyrics in his performance: that tour were sold out. “Idon’tcarewhowantvex,Jamaicanosupportno samesex. Murder music protests in Dallas 1324 W. Canterbury Ct - $929,000 1744 Timbergrove Cir - $655,000 “Idon’tcarewhowantvex,Africanosupportno Stately 4/3.2/3 LA, Distinctive Architectural Details • 3,861 SF Updated 4/3.1 Mediterranean w/ Guest Suite • 3,084 SF Kessler Park samesex. In 2009, House of Blues in Dallas canceled an Kessler Park Open Sunday 2-4 Open Sunday 2-4 “Themsay,“Sizzla,yousingtoomuchanti-gay appearance by singer Buju Banton, another Ja- lyrics.” maican singer whose songs encouraged violence “Mejustreadthebibleandgetawaywithlyrics. against the LGBT community. Banton’s concert “Burnoutthelesbian,burnoutthegayswiththe was then moved to a now-closed club on Main lyrics. Street in Deep Ellum. “Idon’tcarewhowantvex,rastamannosupportno LGBT rights advocates staged a rally outside samesex. the venue. Protesters were cordoned off to a space “Dematellmebout“freespeech,” across the street ,but few people attended the con- 2031 W. Colorado - $800,000 670 Culpepper Pl - $430,000 Remodeled & Reimagined 4/4.1/3 LA Austin Stone • 4,074 SF Energy Efficient 4/3 2016 Construction Craftsman • 1,995 SF “Sometellderapermandemfeleavedebeach. cert. Stevens Park Estates Kessler Park “Andmetellthepedophiledemfleethecreech. Soon after his Dallas appearance, Banton was “Telldelesbiandemfleedestreetandthebattyman.” arrested on drug and firearms charges, then in “Battyman” is Jamaican slang equivalent to the 2011 convicted and sentenced to 10 years in fed- English insult “faggot,” and Sizzla screamed the eral prison. • word while jumping up and down at the Sting DallasVoicehasheardnowordyetifanyprotestsof Festival. Sizzla’sconcertareplannedatHeroesLounge. 214.752.7070 | HewittHabgood.com
09.23.16 • dallasvoice 9 Pride, dallas Southern style
A pool party, a pageant and Dallas Black Pride is known for its wide range of at 214-599-2151 for details. minutes time limit). performances by singers parties, some designed specifically For Him, others Black Pride “officially” starts, though, on Thurs- For information on Miss Dallas Southern Pride, Brandy and Monica are intended specifically For Her, and yet others meant day, Sept. 29, with the Dallas Black Pride Customer call Brandon at 757-768-5591. to bring everybody together for a good time. And Appreciation Welcome Reception at the host hotel In honor of the Southwest Airlines State Fair just some of the fun on tap for 2016 is no exception, especially since this year’s line for the weekend, Crown Plaza Dallas Market Cen- Classic on Saturday — the annual football game Dallas’ Black Pride weekend up includes a Friday party featuring Grammy ter, 7050 N. Stemmons Freeway. The reception in- between the Grambling State University Tigers — Award winner Monica, and a Saturday party fea- cludes light bites and complimentary drinks, and whose colors are gold and black — and the Prairie From STaFF rePorTS turing hit singer Brandy. takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. View A&M University Panthers — whose colors Also on Thursday night, and also at the Crowne are gold and purple — Ya Va Do and A.O. host the Each year, over the first weekend in October, But you don’t have to wait til the weekend to Plaza, is the Miss Dallas Southern Pride pageant, Ladies’ Purple and Golds Mix-N-Mingle party hundreds if not thousands of men and women con- start the party. Everything kicks off Wednesday, starting at 9 p.m., and honoring Unshante DeFoxx. Fridahy night, Sept. 30, from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at Luxx, verge on Dallas for the annual Dallas Black Pride Sept. 28, when Rudeboy Dallas presents the Pre- For performers interested in competing, the entry 723 N. Pearl St. Sheka Booker and Ace provide the celebration, presented by Dallas Southern Pride, Pride Foam Party at Marty’s Live, 4207 Maple Ave. fee is $150. Competition categories include Presen- music. and centered this year around the theme, “Celebrat- Those 18 and up are welcome to attend, and admis- tation (with a Colors of the Rainbow theme), While the ladies are mixing and mingling ing All Black Lives.” sion is free for those 21 and up. You can call the bar Evening Gown (fabric or stones) and Talent (seven downtown at Luxx, DTX Fridays presents the Pur- ple and Gold State Fair Classic Pre-Party, hosted by award-winning singer Monica, at Pryme, 10333 Technology Blvd. W., just northwest of Love Field, near the intersection of I-35E and Walton Walker Boulevard. The party starts at 10 p.m. and lasts until the wee hours of Saturday morning. Football fans can head to Fair Park to watch the battle of the big cats when the Grambling Tigers and the Prairie View Panthers take the field at 4 p.m. But if you aren’t such a big football fan, you can keep the fun going with the Black Pride Pool Party, presented by Dallas Southern Pride and hosted by hit singer Brandy at the Bungalow Beach Club, 3121 Ross Ave. The party starts at 4 p.m. and goes til 10 p.m. But the Pride doesn’t stop there. Saturday night, the party moves to House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St., for the Octane: The Gay Pride Mega, presented by Street Dallas. And back at the Crowne Plaza on Saturday night — actually Sunday morning, Oct. 2 — Pio- neer Father Larry Ebony presents the 24K Ball III: The Red Edition. That party starts at 2 a.m. and goes til 5 a.m. You may think that Sunday is the end of the weekend, but there’s still more Black Pride events to come. Dallas Southern Pride presents the Black Pride Unity BBQ, with free food and drinks, music and more, from 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Bachmann Lake Park, 3500 Northwest Hwy. From 7-11 p.m., United Black Ellument hosts “Black Love and Unity: Pride 2K16,” a skate party at Southern Skates Roller Rink, 2939 Ledbetter Ave. Tickets are available online at ubedallas.org/bluskate. And then the weekend winds up with a one- night-only performance by Wanda The Comedian, a celebration of 21 years of entertainment by Wanda, hosted by the cast of The Rose Room at Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Doors open at 9 p.m. For more information visit Station4Dallas.com. WeekendpassestoDallasSouthernPride’sBlack Prideeventsrangeinpricefrom$20-$100,andare availableonlineatDallasSouthernPride.com. Monica, left, and Brandy 10 dallasvoice.com • 09.23.16 NowNow offofferingering TTATATTOOAATTTOO REMOREMOVAL!VVAL!AL IntroductoryIntroductory offeroffer 25% OFF
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