Reminder about Bear Bar Night this Friday!

Hey there!

Just wanted to remind you that our next Bear Bar Night is tomorrow, Friday, April 20 (so it’s 4/20, snerk!) at 10 PM at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18^th St, Erie PA. Hope to see you there! Next month’s Bear Bar Night will be May 18. Details about this and other upcoming events are below.

Also, don’t forget to vote this Tuesday!!! Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. You can read more about where candidates stand on LGBT issues at http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201204votersguide. Some material was added after the print edition, so be sure to check out the online version of the article.

Apr 19 (Thu) - Namoli Brennet in Oil City (Impromptu Room @ Art on Elm, 237 Seneca St, Oil City, PA) 7 PM. Alternative Entrance-Mosaic Cafe, 237 Seneca St)

Apr 20 (Fri) - Kathy Najimy at "Rights to Realities" (Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 803 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA) A fundraising event celebrating the Women's Law Project's 10th anniversary of action in western PA. Guest appearance by award-winning actress and activist, Kathy Najimy. The evening begins at 5:30pm with the Rights to Realities Challenge Reception with Ms. Najimy. Tickets for this reception are $100. Contact: Amanda Breault. Phone: (212) 219-0230. Venue Phone: (412) 471-6070. Browse to http://www.womenslawproject.org. Browse to venue web site www.pgharts.org.

Apr 20 (Fri) - Bear Bar Night (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 10 PM. Come join the Bears and their friends for a night of fun! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/359420387430983. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Apr 21 (Sat) - Studio 54 Party at Zone Dance Club (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Everyone is on the VIP list for a night of Glitz, Glitter and Glam! as we open the velvet ropes to the best dance party in town. Come "celebrate the night-life" with your favorite Disco Divas and dazzle us on the dance floor as we play the hottest videos and music in town! Dress to impress, put on the glitz, glitter and glam! Or dress as your favorite Disco Diva, Saturday-night Stud, or one of the Village People. Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Apr 21 (Sat) - TC's Disco Birthday Party at the Zone (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Happy Birthday TC! Bust out your quad skates and platform shows as we celebrate DJ TC's (and DJ Joe's) Birthdays with one hot DISCO Party! Come early and take a ride on the Fantastic Voyage of musical pleasure! Hear all your old favorites! Dance to the best of the past and the present! Don't miiss Erie's hottest retro party night of the year! It's always fun to be at the Zone! There's sure to be some Fever on this Saturday Night! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Apr 24 (Tue) - Dining Out for Life (Jamestown, NY 14701) Read article at http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201204doniongoutforlife for more info. Phone: (716) 664-7855. Browse to http://www.evergreenhs.org/.

Apr 24 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We'll be folding and distributing the copies. 21 and over, please. It is also a great way to hang out and chat with folks! You can also sign up for the Erie GLBT News and Events list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Apr 25 (Wed) - Lily Tomlin in Pittsburgh (Byham Theatre, 101 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) Venue Phone: (412) 456-1350. Browse to venue web site http://www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.cfm.

Apr 27 - 29 (Fri - Sun) - Jones Pond Opening Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) Welcome Back! BYOB Cocktail Party. Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

Apr 27 (Fri) - Lily Tomlin in Warren (Struthers Library Theatre, 302 West 3rd Avenue, Warren, PA 16365-2334) 8 PM. One of Americas most honored and beloved comic actresses, graces our stage with her take on life in America today. Miss Tomlin, who has won two Tonys, two Peabody’s, and six Emmys, a Grammy and a Drama Desk Award, comes to our stage in the guise of her many irreverent and hilarious characters for an evening of laughter and delight you won’t soon forget. On Friday, April 27 at 8:00, Lily Tomlin takes the stage! Tickets are $47.50, $42.50 and $37.50. Phone: (814) 723-7231. Browse to http://www.strutherslibrarytheatre.com/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=d5be251e8a4363b2203a01e8700ef531&t=tix.

Apr 28 (Sat) - Camp Davis Opening Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA 16020-1219) 10 AM. Camp Opens 10 AM. No Dance. Dinner for Seasonals 5 PM. Contact: Jim. Phone: (724) 637-2402. Email: campd@aol.com. Browse to http://www.campdaviscampground.com.

Yours,

Mike Mahler
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