US Pride Events 2011

Pride parades and events celebrating queer life have sprung up all over the country, spreading joy and love across the land. Most pride events occur annually in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, a pivotal moment in the modern LGBT rights movement, though it is possible to find pride events throughout the summer months and even into October.

Here is just a sampling of upcoming pride events.

Atlanta, Georgia
The city of Atlanta holds its Pride Festival in the fall (October 8 & 9 in Piedmont Park, this year), but continues to commemorate the Stonewall Riots with several events June 18-26, like the East Point Possums Show, Georgia Equality’s Evening for Equality, and the Sylvia Rivera Stonewall Community Event. See the Atlanta Pride website for more details. more >>

Summertime Thrills (part 1)

Roller Coasters. What began as a simple car that rolled down a hill has evolved into an engineering marvel. Roller coasters are bigger, faster, and more thrilling than ever.

Thanks to amusement parks and theme parks that kick off their summer seasons beginning Memorial Day weekend, I can sneak away for a day for this quintessential summertime thrill even if I can’t get away for a full-blown vacation.

Whether you like wooden or steel coasters, an out-and-back, dueling, mad mouse, or twister track, there’s a coaster for you.

Today’s topic, an oldie and still a goodie, wooden roller coasters. Check back tomorrow for the steel coasters.

The Comet Coaster at The Great Escape
Queensbury, New York, near Lake George more >>