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Axios
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Indy Pride plans two-day event, despite tough climate
Indy Pride is adding an extra day to the annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community despite a tough political climate. Why it matters: It's the 30th anniversary for Indy Pride and organizers say folks wanted Pride weekend to truly feel like a whole weekend-long celebration — a needed balm for the anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric that's gotten louder over the last year. What they're saying:"You can feel it in the energy," said Tina Robb, Pride's marketing director. "You can feel that people aren't wanting to celebrate as much this year. They're a little scared." "It's hard, but we're going to do it. We're going to celebrate. This is our month to be loud and proud." The big picture: Once-proud corporate America is pivoting. Companies big and small across the U.S. have pulled their support for some Pride events amid a larger rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Mastercard, Citi, Pepsi, Nissan and PwC pulled sponsorship of NYC Pride and Minneapolis' Twin Cities Pride rejected Target's sponsorship dollars, citing the company's DEI rollbacks. State of play: "Once the DEI announcement came out, we started to see community sponsors and major sponsors that could no longer participate with Indy Pride," Robb said. "It wasn't angry. It wasn't anything hostile. It was … it is what it is. "It's disappointing and upsetting, but there's always support out there." Robb would not list which sponsors backed out but said they've been able to fill in gaps and the show will go on. Zoom in: Pride weekend starts Saturday, June 14, with the annual parade along Mass Ave. Robb said that event is largely unchanged, but will be smaller this year than last. They're expecting about 200 participating groups, rather than the 250 they had last year. The traditional festival and concert that follows the parade is back, but in a new spot and will last for two days. What's new: The location. Construction near Military Park where festival vendors usually set up forced Indy Pride to look for a new home. "Since it's our 30th anniversary, we said, 'Why don't we connect things back to the history?'" Robb said. The earliest Pride celebrations were on Monument Circle, so that's where the free two-day festival will be this year. The ticketed concert, called Word of Mouth, is moving to the American Legion Mall on Saturday and Sunday. It'll be headlined by Natasha Bedingfield Saturday and Tinashe Sunday. If you go: The festivities start at 10am June 14 for the free parade on Mass Ave. The free Celebration on the Circle runs noon to 5pm June 14 and 15. Word of Mouth is 2-10pm both days. Tickets are $42 for one day or $62 for both. Pro tip: Robb said volunteers get a free ticket to Word of Mouth and attendees at one of the earlier Pride month events can get a discount of 20% off tickets by asking at the Indy Pride Inc. tent.
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
June is Pride Month. Here's how Indy's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating 🌈
Parades awash in colorful rainbows, concerts and friendly meetups will mark Pride Month, an annual celebration of identity for the LGBTQ+ community every June. In Central Indiana, the Indy Pride festival kicks off soon with more events planned throughout the month. Both Carmel and Irvington will hold similar celebrations near the end of June. The festivities are happening during a time of increased public hostility toward the Trans community, which includes continuing political backlash from state and federal officials in the Trump Administration. Data from the ACLU shows more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were filed this year alone — nine of which in Indiana. Despite the stormy rhetoric, here's how Indianapolis is showing its Pride. Story continues after photo gallery. June 14, 2025, is the date of this year's Indy Pride parade. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until noon, beginning at 748 Massachusetts Avenue. The route travels southwest along Mass Ave then turns north on Delaware Avenue, finishing at Michigan Street. Map courtesy of Indy Pride. Indy Pride is partnering with iPark, according to officials, to offer parking for parade attendees. Additional parking locations can be viewed online at Indy Pride is hosting a Celebration on the Circle Pride Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at Monument Circle. The event will include local art and food vendors, a community zone with local organizations and drag performances. The Word of Mouth music concert takes place at the American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St, from 2-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. Tickets to the Indy Pride Word of Mouth concert series range from $35 to more than $800, depending on what package you select. They include the following: You can purchase tickets to the Indy Pride Word of Mouth concert at More about Pride Month: Consider these novels for an LGBTQ+ Pride Month reading list. Officials with Indy Pride announced dozens of musical artists would perform at this year's Indy Pride concert series. Saturday's headliners include British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield ("Unwritten"), Coco & Breezy and Aluna. Sunday features Tinashe, Big Wild and Snow Wife. Here's the full schedule: Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a days-long series of protests against police raids at a New York City gay bar that led to shift in LGBTQ+ activism across the country. More about Indy Pride: 'The laws are the laws:' Indy Pride organizers balance event safety, community concerns. IndyStar public safety reporter Ryan Murphy contributed to this article.
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Seni Kita's thrift market out to promote eco-consumerism in community
The 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' programme will be taking place at HAUS KCH's premises in Yun Phin Building, at Jalan Padungan in Kuching, this weekend. KUCHING (May 20): It will be a highlight of eco-consciousness at the HAUS KCH here this weekend, where the movement will be holding a vintage-themed thrift market that advocates sustainability, recycling and also thrifting. Taking place at HAUS KCH's premises in Yun Phin Building, at Jalan Padungan here, this Saturday and Sunday, the 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' aims to breathe new life into preloved treasures and at the same time, it sets out to promote eco-conscious consumer habits within the community. Open from 1pm to 10pm daily, the event is set to feature a curated thrift market, a thrift bundle section, a live styling booth, a spin-the-bottle activity, a karaoke session, and nightly performances consisting of 'Mighty Desk' and 'Word of Mouth'. Seni Kita programme coordinator Christy Yang remarked: 'Thrifting has become a popular trend among young people in Kuching. 'Over the past two years, we've received several requests to organise a thrift market under Seni Kita, and I'm excited to say that we've finally made it happen. 'As always, we're starting on a smaller scale, with hopes of expanding to more venues in the future. 'We're doing thrift because it's more than just affordable shopping – it's a way to promote sustainability, support local families, and build a culture of sharing. 'In our community, where every resource counts, the thrift market brings people together and helps us all make the most of what we have.' In conjunction with this thrift market, Seni Kita has also launched a public donation drive, inviting the community to contribute their preloved items. The accepted categories, according to Yang, include clothing, accessories, household items, and trinkets. 'Electronics, furniture and books will not be accepted,' she pointed out. 'These donated items will be resold during the 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' at bundled or discounted prices, and the proceeds will go towards supporting future creative programmes and youth-focused initiatives at HAUS KCH,' she added. Donation drop-offs are tomorrow and Thursday (May 21-22), from 11am to 5pm daily. Bookings must be made in advance by calling Aaron on 014-885 5320. Adding to the weekend's checklist, a live styling photo-booth will be available for visitors to check their fit and snap a commemorative selfie or group photo. A photographer will be on hand to assist, and Polaroid snapshots will be available for RM15 each. The poetry collaboration between HAUS KCH and the Wordsmiths of Kuching will also be featured at the 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift'. The spin-the-bottle activity invites visitors to try their luck, going on at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm on each day. 'Each visitor gets one free spin per session with a chance to win a prize. Additional spins can be unlocked with a small donation,' said Yang. For the karaoke sessions, each token donation gets each participant a song of their choice. Following the successful debut of the 'Mighty Desk' during the previous 'Seni Kita: Open HAUS', the second edition is being run in collaboration with AOK Records. 'This new series of music performances will be headlined by Steff Fleur. Mighty Desk 2.0 will take place this Saturday, from 8pm to 10pm, with tickets priced at RM20 apiece,' said Yang. Meanwhile, the monthly poetry collaboration between HAUS KCH and the Wordsmiths of Kuching, which kicked off in March, continues with alternating sessions of 'First Reading' and 'Word of Mouth'. The 'Seni Kita: Think Thrift' edition of 'Word of Mouth' will be held in this Sunday (May 25), going on from 8pm to 10pm. Meanwhile, 12 local thrift vendors will be taking part in 'Pasar Seni Kita' including Ta-men, Thrifty Treasures, Preloved by Joyce and Mars Lets Go. 'There is something for everyone, from fashion and accessories, to books and household items, to food and beverages,' said Yang. Seni Kita Weekend is a community-driven arts festival initiated by HAUS KCH in July 2022. For more information, go to or head to social media platforms and or email enquiries to [email protected] . To learn more about HAUS KCH, go to Arts and Culture community eco-consumerism HAUS KCH lead
The Herald Scotland
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
'My wife went through a lot with me' How Danny Dyer reinvented himself
'This is a tune that takes me back to a time when I just remember men and women jumping around and there was a lot of love in the air,' Dyer told presenter Lauren Laverne before spinning 'Playing with Knives' by Bizarre Inc. 'OK, he added, 'it might have been down to narcotics …' It was the little details that sang here. In the wake of his appearance in Human Traffic playing a drug dealer he'd have people turning up outside his house hoping to take drugs with him. He was still living on a council estate at the time. They even nicked his dustbin once. 'And you try getting a dustbin from the council, darling,' he said to Laverne. 'It's a mission.' Read more Dyer made a lot of bad calls. 'I did go off the rails for many years,' he admitted. The aforementioned drink and drugs. There was an affair. And then there was the lad's mag advice column. He didn't even write it, but they paid him two grand a week. Until the magazine published something particularly heinous under Dyer's name. It was his success in EastEnders that gave him the space to realise he needed to change things. That something was rehab and therapy. Now he's a husband, a father and a grandfather. 'I'm really good at it now. I was rubbish for many years. A bit like my dad was, I suppose. My wife has gone through a lot with me, I think. 'I'm very grateful that she gave me another shot. She was saying to me the other day that she's glad she did because she's got the best version of me.' He met his wife Jo when they were both 13 and she has stuck with him through thick and a lot of thin. Listening to this I did think I'd like to hear Jo's story actually. But Dyer was interesting because he is clearly trying to work out his ideas on what makes a man a man? Is it OK to be affectionate? Is it acceptable to be an alpha male and still wear a pink dressing gown? (That was the pitch that sold him on EastEnders, by the way.) 'Toxic masculinity is a thing,' he said at one point, 'but it's not necessarily because you're a male. It's because you're a not very nice human being.' From masculinity to social geography. Did you know that there are still two streets in the UK named after Joseph Stalin? One in Colchester and one in Chatham, both named to commemorate the part the Soviets played in the Second World War and not changed since. There are still two streets in the UK named after Joseph Stalin (Image: PA) That was one of the things I learned listening to Word of Mouth on Radio 4 on Sunday night. The subject - you may have guessed - was street names. The Open University sociolinguist Philip Seargeant was Michael Rosen's guest and what followed was a whirlwind tour that took in geography, social history and how language changes. Fast but fascinating. Word of Mouth, like Desert Island Discs, is a simple format. It's why both work so well on radio. No mention of Gagarin Way in Lumphinnans, mind you. A quick shout-out for A Map of the Moon (Radio 4, Sunday), which saw Siddarth Khajuria visit the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh and ask who gets to name places on the lunar surface. Why is there a sea of tranquillity and a marsh of decay on the Moon? Blame it on a Jesuit priest called Giovanni Battista Riccioli. As one contributor noted, 'When you look at the moon now you are seeing a Catholic document frozen in the mid-1600s.' There was, it should be noted, a chilly realpolitik about the discussions of who owns space now. 'We started the project thinking it would be about poetic imagination,' producer Eleanor McDowall told me, 'and ended it feeling like we'd made a horror movie.' Even so, this had a lunar glitter to it, and among all the scientists and lawyers, Khajuria's son's contributions may have been the best thing about it. Listen Out For: Conversations From a Long Marriage, Radio 4, Monday, 2.15pm Given its starry cast (Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam) author Jan Etherington's CV and the comic durability of every episode, you might have thought the BBC might have considered Conversations From a Long Marriage for a TV transfer. As it is, it remains a reliable radio pleasure. Oh, and Irish comedian Mary Bourke has a new comedy series about being a carer starting on Radio 4 earlier in the afternoon.
