Latino Pride of New England May 9, 2008

5th Year Anniversary! The longest and oldest Latino Pride Celebration in our Nation will celebrate its 5th Anniversary! Orgullo Latino de Nueva Inglaterra, Mayo 2008 celebrara su 5to aniversario - Vision, Lucha, Cambio! Nuestra celebracion de Orgullo tiene ya 5! Es la mas vieja y larga celebracion de su clase en esta nacion!

Tickets on sale at 5 Star Travel (Columbus Avenue - two blocks before Mass Ave.) in the South End of Boston, Xposure by Noel in Jamaica Plain of Boston, and Frans Place in Lynn.

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Saturday, May 10

2:15 pm, Through Thick and Thin, Dir.: Sebastian Cordoba, US, 2007, English, 75 min. As part of the Boston Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

7:45 pm, Feature Film "Manuela Y Manuel," Raul Marchand, Puerto Rico, 2007, Spanish w/ subtitles, 94 min. As part of the Boston Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Thanks Marisol Calero and Raul Marchand for making this night so special! Thanks to everyone who made this night a sucess!

Sunday, May 11

6 to 8:30 p.m. Dyke March and Somos Latin@s LGBT Coalition hosted the first speed dating event for Latino/as GLBT and their friends. Thanks Dyke March Team! For future speed dating events email: dykemarch@gmail.com. www.bostondykemarch.com

8 p.m., Special Night of Crowns! Opening Night of Latino Pride 08 at Frans Place. Thanks to everyone who made this night an amazing "crown" night! Special thanks to Verizon Wireless and BudLight for their support!

Thursday, May 15

"The Rise and Importance of the Latino GLBT Community in Election 2008" the Political Community Discussion during Latino Pride 08 Celebration. Thanks to Ale for planning this important event! Thanks to the panelists that included Joel Barrera, Gloribell Mota, Giovanna Negretti, and Marco Torres. Thanks to Roxbury Commmunity College for hosting this discussion.

Friday, May 16

AMIGAS! Latino Pride's only OFFICIAL Women's Party for us and all of our friends! Viernes Social for AMIGAS, Dont miss it! Night begins at 9 p.m. at Frans Place in Lynn, MA. This fun social with pool tables, dancing, amigas, and great music! Proper ID Required (18+). This is a party you don't want to miss, with hot music, dancing, pool tables and a special performance from JenRo, the most celebrated queer Latina hip-hop artist! Come and enjoy a night of amigas, great music and JenRo! You wont want to miss this special night! No advance tickets, $7 at the door!

JenRo Performing on Friday, May 16th at Frans Place!

Saturday, May 17

Community Resource Fair, from 6 to 10 p.m. Free and Open to all attendees of the reception or the pageant. Confirmed participating resources: Neighborhood Health Plan, Boston Pride Committee, New England Blade, The Network/La Red, Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project, Gilead Sciences, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, Fenway Community Health, Mass. Transgender Political Coalition, Spirit Magazine, and America's Electrolysis Centers. Free giveaways, information and so much more....arrive early and learn about these resources. At the Back Bay Events Center, Dorothy Quincy Suite. Free Counseling and Testing for HIV - confidential, quick and easy! 18+ plus

Our Pride of Latino/as GLBT Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dorothy Quincy Suite. $50 each ticket, Latino Tapas & Bar included. Catering by Mucho Gusto. 21+ event. Proper ID required.

10th Annual Miss Mass. Gay Latina Pageant 08 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. At the Back Bay Events Center, Dorothy Quincy Suite, corner of Berkeley Street and Stuart Street, Boston, MA Who will be our new Queen? Who will Miss. Vanessa Love crown as the new Queen? The contestants for the crown are: Tatiana Jackson, Indhira Gigola, Briani Lasalle, Lorena St.Cartier, Debora Coxs, & India Carrera. 18+ event. Proper ID Required. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Cash bar. Validated Parking at the Clarendon Street Parking Lot.

Sunday, May 18

2 p.m. Socializing for Justice on the Boston Common. This annual event is becoming a popular one even if it rains or shines. Event organized and hosted in cooperation with the Socializing for Justice Organization, putting the Social back in Social Justice. For details on this event or organization visit: www.sojust.org Free and Open to all!

6pm, Film: Spinnin’ Eusebio Pastrana, Spain, 2007, Spanish w/ subtitles, 110 min.
A young gay couple find an unusual way to start a family in Spinnin', a heart-warming film filled with quirky characters and a total of 101 queer kisses. As part of the Boston Gay & Lesbian Film Festival at the Museum of Fine Arts. Special fee applies.Visit www.mfa.org/film for details.

8 p.m. The Vision Party at Frans Place. Come and see the first show of our new crowned queen! The Fiesta begins early at 8 p.m. $10 at the door. Tickets to be sold at the door only, no advance ticket sales. Free giveaways and international phone calls from Verizon Wireless all night so bring your numbers and make your call! Come early and enjoy the closing party of Latino Pride 08! 18+, proper ID required.

Official Website: http://www.somoslatinoslgbt.org/