Podcasts about grand marshals

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with paranormal expert David Sloan to discuss the 2024 Fantasy Fest Parade in Key West, where Sloan and the infamous Robert the Doll will serve as Grand Marshals. We dive into how David's fascination with the paranormal began and explore his deep connection with Robert the Doll, a haunted artifact that has captured global attention. We also talk about the spooky legends surrounding Robert and how visitors can avoid his curse while capturing memories of the event. David Sloan, a pioneer in paranormal entertainment, launched one of the first ghost tours in Key West and has authored numerous books on the area's haunted history. He's been instrumental in bringing Robert the Doll to the spotlight, making him one of the most notorious haunted objects in America. Beyond the ghost tours, David has curated South Florida's largest collection of haunted artifacts and has appeared on various national media outlets. Connect with David Sloan: Website: keywestghosthunt.com Robert the Doll's Website: robertdidit.com Instagram: @davidlsloan Facebook: Florida Keys YouTube: Haunted Key West Tune in to hear the spine-tingling details and what's in store for Fantasy Fest's most haunted night! p.s. I know that the cover image for this podcast looks nothing like Robert The Doll, but I'm not taking any chances no matter what Sloan says!!

The Floresville Peanut Festival has been going strong for eight decades! As the Floresville community prepares to celebrate the 80th annual festival next week, Oct. 10–12, we honor the community members who've stepped up to serve as presidents of the Floresville Peanut Festival Association through the years, guiding the organization and its members and making each year's festival one to remember for everyone involved. This year, all the past presidents of the festival are being honored as grand marshals of the 2024 Floresville Peanut Festival Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. We asked past presidents about their...Article Link

Nationwide, school libraries – often refuges for students who are being othered by their classmates – are being weaponized. In this final Pride Month installment of 2024, I asked several of the Grand Marshals of the 2024 NYC Pride March to react to the growing movement to deny students access to books with queer and trans voices.In this episode you will hear:- Robin Drake, Afrolatino trans male, advocate, and professional with the Hetrick-Martin Institute- Eshe Ukweli, writer, content creator, and digital strategist- DaShawn Usher, Senior Director of Communities of Color and Media at GLAAD and Founder and Executive Director of Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)- Baddie Brooks, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and champion for queer and transgender communities- Miss Major, author, pioneering activist, and community organizer for transgender rights; and- Michelle Visage, singer, producer, and permanent judge on RuPaul's Drag RaceMore information about these activists, including links to their organizations, is at talkingaboutkids.com.

For the second year in a row, Talking About Kids was granted media access to all of NYC Pride's events, including the 2024 NYC Pride March. At the press conference for the march, each of the Grand Marshals described their platforms and the changes they hoped their profiles would affect. I found it interesting that most of them used their time to address issues that impact all children and families, like this nation's lack of affordable housing. In this episode you will hear:- DaShawn Usher, Senior Director of Communities of Color and Media at GLAAD and Founder and Executive Director of Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI);- Eshe Ukweli, writer, content creator, and digital strategist;- Raquel Willis, transgender rights activist, the former national organizer for the Transgender Law Center, the former executive editor of Out magazine;- Baddie Brooks, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and champion for queer and transgender communities;- Robin Drake, Afrolatino trans male, advocate, and professional with the Hetrick-Martin Institute;- Miss Major, author, pioneering activist, and community organizer for transgender rights; and- Michelle Visage, singer, producer, and permanent judge on RuPaul's Drag Race.More information about these activists, including links to their organizations, is at talkingaboutkids.com.

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Have you ever wondered what it's like being chosen as Grand Marshals of the Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom? Well our pal Christi is here to share her once-in-a-lifetime experience! From the moment she was chosen, to meeting up backstage, to cruising down the parade route in a classic Main Street car, Christi's got all the details and magic to share! Ad-Free & Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at  our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)   Follow us on IG Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald Greg: @TheDisneyGreg

It's a big weekend for John! The twin Vietnam Veterans, Gary and Larry, he met thanks to Honor Flight San Diego will be honored as the Grand Marshals in San Diego's Veterans Day Parade. John has been tasked as being their valet for the weekend. We talked to Gary this morning to get the schedule of events and find out what exactly is expected of John! 

Patrick Long, along with his mentor and friend Alwin Springer, are co-Grand Marshals of this year's Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7. Patrick has become the personification of the spirit of Rennsport Reunion, the celebration of Porsche Motorsports, past, present, and future. Patrick started racing at 8 years old, starting with karting and moving up through the ranks, living and racing in Europe. After a run for F1 and landing in a Porsche Supercup as a Junior, he got his taste for GT cars and he became a Porsche factory driver in 2004 until his retirement. But that didn't mean hanging up his helmet. Today his calendar is filled with vintage racing, motorsports events around the world, a Porsche brand ambassedor, and his co-creation of Luftgekühlt which has become a huge success with events across the country.

Jim and Freddie give some important updates re: Red Eye & The Ice Palace, and hail the Gay Start of Summer. They also catch us up on a recent Lavinia Draper show and Bob the Drag Queen's stealthy return to NYC. Then, al-star DJ & producer Ty Sunderland is in the Thot Seat! Ty dishes on his roots as a Florida Man, his black and white fashionz, partying with Natasha Bedingfield, giving Aquaria DJ tips, dealing with "demon twink" energy, the challenges of post-lockdown nightlife, high seas hyjinx , being the official remixer of a pop icon, "bartending" on Watch What Happens Live with Kylie, upcoming gigs including Pride and two cities in one night, and more!In the news: another NYC "roofie" victim has come forward; the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are honored, then dishonored, then re-honored by the L.A. Dodgers; the Grand Marshals of NYC Pride are announced; Google shares the most closeted U.S. state; RIP the legendary Tina Turner and beloved local gogo star and photographer Vinny Vega.Like & subscribe please! Email thotyssey@gmail.com

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October 17, 2022 ~ Tony Michaels, President & CEO of The Parade Company announces the Grand Marshals for the 96th America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.

  Mansfield builder looks to buy 14 acres near airport for another potential new spec building:https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/mansfield-builder-looks-to-buy-14-acres-near-airport-for-another-potential-new-spec-building/article_4963b908-29f1-11ed-90e3-4f565665f812.html The Kings are the Grand Marshals of the Crestline Harvest Festival parade: https://www.richlandsource.com/crawford_source/the-kings-are-the-grand-marshals-of-the-crestline-harvest-festival-parade/article_e6d06a4e-28a5-11ed-8c77-db2891afab08.html?block_id=1098581 The president of the Adena Corp. wants to double down on industrial development sites near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport.Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The Bellas open up on this week's episode and get your engines going, there's a startling moment of insight that has nothing to do with camels.Nikki & Brie are still buzzing from their big weekend as Grand Marshals of the Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in Napa for a unique experience. And it's absolutely certain that if The Bellas are Grand Marshals at a race, it's going to be a historic event! It was a busy day at the race track with old friend run-ins and new friends like Kurt Busch, Kyle & Samantha Busch, Michael Waltrip and celebrity spottings like Skeet Ulrich and a lot of NFL players. The Bellas also had a lot of observations on and off the track, including Daniel Suarez's first win.Then Nikki & Brie give their takes on the news of Britney Spears' wedding and her unbelievable guest list.Nikki also threw Artem a stunning party for his 40th birthday party that went phenomenally…except for one thing. There was a scheduling miscommunication earlier in the day that led to a major fail. Nikki redeemed herself with some quick thinking, though, and threw a great party for Artem!It started out innocent enough, but The Red Flag Game took a dramatic turn that nobody saw coming. The Bellas then tell us how much of a warning sign certain situations are when it comes to dating, annoying behaviors, confidence, being vocal during sex, and much, much more in a very revealing segment. So if you wanted to know a lot more about Nikki's relationship with Artem or Brie's relationship with Bryan, this episode is a must-listen for you.Nikki & Brie close out this remarkable episode with inspiration & affirmation, highlighting a quote from NASCAR driver Joey Logano which focuses on the people you surround yourself with.Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram for exclusive clips from this episode, and tune into The Bellas Podcast Instagram page every Friday at 12p EST/9a PST for an IG Live with Nikki & Brie!Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram!Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram for exclusive clips from this episode, and tune into The Bellas Podcast Instagram page every Friday at 12p EST/9a PST for an IG Live with Nikki & Brie!

There is something for EVERYONE on this episode of The Bellas Podcast. Bethenny Frankel, author of Business Is Personal, joins Nikki & Brie to talk about business, negotiations, weddings, parenting, and so much more! The Bellas kick off the show and Open Up with a lot of energy after a week of feeling under the weather. They're ready to bring some sunshine to your ears! Nikki & Brie are separated by distance, but not by drama. Nikki is dealing with some teething issues and a restless Matteo. Brie's dealing with an emotion Birdie who's suddenly obsessed with bodily functions. One of the Bellas has been dealing with Baby Fever, and not everyone is on board with the timing. So what is the ideal age gap between kids for The Bellas? Buddy is a handful for Brie, and Nikki introduced Matteo to a new beverage fixation, and It's dominating his life. It's definitely genetic. They also discussed trying to balance work life and parenting and what they really appreciate about one another's parenting styles. With so much going on, Nikki's also in party-planning mode for Artem's 40th birthday and working on some last-minute details. Will it all come together as planned? Nikki & Brie have been named Grand Marshals of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway this weekend, which is a lot of fun but comes with the pressure of picking the right outfit for race day. The Bellas also talk about their upcoming A&E Biography: WWE Legends documentary episode and Nikki's upcoming appearance on Nickelodeon's Slime Cup series! Then the iconic Bethenny Frankel joins Nikki & Brie for a terrific conversation about business, how a straightforward approach works for her, why tracking spending is important, staying authentic while trying to grow, mansplaining, parenting, and the very controversial topic of prenup agreements. Bethenny has a very strong stance on them and speaks from experience when she gives advice to Nikki. The episode closes out with Bethenny's Inspiration & Affirmation, which clearly defines her approach to business. Follow Bethenny on Instagram  Get Bethenny's new book, Business is Personal: The Truth About What it Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to YourselfFollow Nikki & Brie on Instagram for exclusive clips from this episode, and tune into The Bellas Podcast Instagram page every Friday at 12p EST/9a PST for an IG Live with Nikki & Brie! 

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The Ennis St Patrick's Day Parade is guaranteed to be a real display of Clare talent and culture with individuals and groups from at home and abroad eager to return to the streets for the traditional parade. The theme for this year's event is ‘Coming Together'. To find out more about what is in store, on Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by two of the Grand Marshalls for the Ennis St. Patrick's Day parade, Dr Bruce O'Donnell, Ennis Medical and Julia Fitzgibbon Hayes, Family Support Worker, Enable Ireland. Alan was also joined by Ann Norton, Mayor of Ennis. Photo (c) by Kameleon007 from Getty Images Signature via Canva.

On this #StCharlesStories episode, we get to share the story of Bob and Sue McDowell, two amazing community champions that are going to be our Grand Marshals for the St. Patrick's Parade (which is coming up on Saturday, March 12)! Come get a glimpse into the lives of two people who have literally been a part of building St. Charles and growing the arts community here.

The eighth annual March of the Toys Parade for Toys for Tots will be led by the Steiner Brothers as grand marshals. #BallGroundGA #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group on 11-18-2021.   For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 14, 2021 ~ The President and CEO of The Parade Company announces the Grand Marshals for the 2021 "America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White" on the Paul W. Smith Show.

Good Morning it's Tuesday June 15th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today -  It might have the shortest parade in recent Apple Blossom history, but no one seemed to care. After more than a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, people were thrilled just to be outside with good weather on Saturday.   Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   --   Now our feature story…    It might have the shortest parade in recent Apple Blossom history with around 92 mostly local entries, but no one seemed to care. After more than a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, people were just happy to be outside with good weather enjoying a parade.   There was no 2020 Apple Blossom parade so this 2021 Stemilt and Keyes Fibre Community Parade was a welcome sight indeed. Community members lined the route along Orondo Avenue.   Because there was no parade in 2020, the 2020 Apple Blossom royalty was included in the parade this year.   2020 Apple Blossom Queen Tess Sparks said that she's excited they've been able to be included in the parade. Sparks just finished her first year at CWU, where she played soccer.   The 2021 Apple Blossom Queen Brooke Perez said she loves including the 2020 royalty in this year's parade. She noted that it was great to share the experience with Queen Tess.   For many of the parade participants, this is their first parade of the year. Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz said it actually might be one of the first festivals in the Northwest.   But he also said it was a close call to make this year's festival happen.   Credit to Darci Christoferson and the board of the Apple Blossom Festival. And of course the Health District that gave approval.   One of the annual participants is the Leavenworth Float, which this year featured the familiar Gustav onion dome and Alpenhorn players. Scott Bradshaw, the 2019 Royal Bavarian Kanzler, said this is their first parade and they are excited about it.   Bradshaw said they're hoping to go to five or six parades this year.   Nita Paine and Arlene Jones were also a part of the parade - they represented the 2020 Grand Marshals from the Music Theater of Wenatchee. Riding behind them was the cast of the new show, "MaMa Mia," directed by Paul and Kelly Atwood.   The Spokane Lilac Festival was also well represented at the Apple Blossom Festival. It was their first parade of the year. Dan Verheul, the 2021-22 president of the Lilac Festival, said it has been a challenging year.   The Lilac Festival is a scholarship program, so they were still able to have a court last year and scholarships, but they were not able to get out into the community to do the things they wanted to do.    Still, they are excited about this year.   They'll have about six parades this year. Verheul said they're looking forward to each and every one of them. This is the first time this float has been out. It's been in the making for two year since they've been doing nothing but working.   Lilac Festival Queen Julia said she is happy to get out too.   This is their first parade so it is the trail run for it all but Queen Julia and the court were thrilled to be out.   Finally, we spoke to Charlotte Allen who has been in Wenatchee for 41 years and never missed a parade until last year. Or rather, the parade missed her.   Allen thought the parade was good, though not as good as some years.   To see photos of the event visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   -   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com -   Next    Wenatchee Valley College's Chamber Singers get their first opportunity in more than a year to sing for a crowd Sunday in a free concert at Cave B Estate Winery.   The group formed just 10 weeks ago when pandemic restrictions were lifted to allow the class to meet in person.    Normally they would have 30 weeks of training and performance experience, but they've made the most of their time together, according to WVC music faculty and choir director Juel Iwaasa.   The choir formed with five students, who had been working online with Rhia Foster, a vocal jazz artist..    Then, when the switch to in-person was allowed, Iwaasa and Foster swapped classes, giving him the opportunity to direct the singers. Three more singers joined the group and WVC piano faculty Ken Hunnicutt returned as the choir accompanist.   But some challenges remained.   Singing with masks turned out to be quite difficult. Masks significantly decreased everyone's volume and robbed the choir of a resonant tone and nuance in dynamics. No one could take a full breath with a mask on either.   They eventually spaced themselves out around the edges of the recital hall to meet the 15 feet of separation required to sing without masks.   Their practice schedules also were hindered by ongoing COVID-19 concerns.   They kept at it, though.   With just the spring term left in the school year, they were learning a new music selection every week to prepare for what they hoped would be a chance to sing in concert at least once.   In a normal year, they would perform three times each term, so in addition to missing out on 20 weeks of practice, they didn't get the chance to experience performing before a crowd.   But Cave B was their first performance of the term.   The opportunity to perform at the winery's outdoor venue was an unexpected bonus, he said.   It turns out one of the members of Chamber Singers is a grandchild to the owners of Cave B Winery ... . And partway through the term, they graciously offered to host our performance at Stage B.    So what can we expect from the WVC in the future?    Well, the WVC music department is also working on introducing a Mariachi program - anticipated to start in the fall 2022.   They have always included some Mariachi or Latinx music staples in their repertoire.    -   Here's what else you need to know today…   Governor Jay Inslee recently announced incentives that are available to Washington state residents who have received the Covid-19 vaccine. He noted that they're making the investment to hopefully save more lives.   Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History, is brought to you by NABUR [this is pronounced just like neighbor] – your trusted neighborhood community. NABUR is a free online forum you can trust to connect with your community, focus on facts & make a difference. Join the conversation! Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur   In 1877, the first white settler arrived in the Entiat Valley. His name was Lewis Detwiler.    The first public school was established in Entiat in 1891. A few years later, in 1895 the first Entiat Post Office was established. The Entiat Power Plant opened for business in 1908.    The Keystone Fruit Company opened for business in the valley in 1910, and railroad service began in Entiat in 1914. But in 1915 a second fire threatened the "first" town of Entiat and only six businesses survived. Nevertheless Entiat was officially incorporated on April 25, 1944.   -   Thanks for listening. We'd also like to thank our sponsor again, Equilus Group, Inc, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. 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Bob Sanborn, Interim Executive Director of The Provincetown Business Guild talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about what’s happening this summer in Provincetown, Massachusetts and beyond. From 20 members in 1978 to over 300 members today the Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) is the first tourism organization in the country whose primary mission is to promote and support tourism for LGBTQ visitors. The Guild is committed to improving the Provincetown community by advocating for the acceptance of diversity and tolerance through projects, programs and education. The Guild welcomes residents and visitors to experience America’s first LGBTQ tourist destination. One of the most popular events this summer is the Provincetown Carnival that takes place August 17th through the 24th. This year’s theme is The Enchanted Forest and for the 41st Annual Carnival Parade that takes place on August 22nd the Grand Marshals will be Lea Delaria and Trixie Mattel with David Velasco Bermudez who is a Stonewall Riots Survivor named as Honorary Grand Marshal. The parade begins at 3P along Commercial Street and you’re encouraged to come dressed in your most fabulous Carnival themed finery. We talked to Bob about what he hopes to accomplish with the Provincetown Business Guild and his spin on our LGBTQ issues. Bob Sanborn comes from an accounting, financial services, marketing and risk management background. Following his corporate career he owned two Provincetown guest houses the Prince Albert and Queen Vic for 13 years. He has also served as the Town’s Tourism Director and served on the Town’s Visitor Services Board for a number of years. When the former Executive Director of the Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) resigned earlier this year he agreed to take the helm. The PBG’s mission is to promote and market Provincetown as an LBGTQ year round destination and to produce events such as PRIDE, Carnival, Holly Folly and First Light. In 2018 The Provincetown Business Guild and its separate 501(c)3 entity launched The Provincetown LGBTQ Welcome & Resource Center (“The Center”) with a new storefront for The Center at 368 Commercial Street. This is a great way to begin your Provincetown adventure so be sure to check it out.For More Info: ptown.org LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

Season 3, EP 14: WARNING: This podcast contains strong language and mature content. On this episode of The Glass Case of Emotion podcast, Ryan, Kim and Chuck critique Met Gala outfits, debate who would be the greatest grand marshal for a race and talk dingleberries. 

2018 NYC Dance Parade This amazing event features over 80 genres of dance and with it amazing music. You'll get a physical and emotional release unlike any other by attending (and participating by shaking your thang) the yearly-held Dance Parade. Our interview is with the founder of the Dance Parade, Greg Miller, and 3 of the 4 Grand Marshals of 2018. How many interviews do YOU listen to where you can dance to it at the same time? I thought so.

Greetings from Chicago! Kevin & Steve are 2 weeks into the Super Troopers 2 promotional tour with Jay, Paul & Erik. So they check in from the road to share some stories. They cover being the Grand Marshals for NASCAR, first time screening nerves, meeting IndieGoGo backers & Chew Crew, IGG chugs, the Dope Magazine cover boys, screenings in L.A. S.F. Seattle Phoenix Austin Atlanta Chicago & Minn, "Who breaded the chicken?," Who bounced the first pitch this time?, The Fat Farva, the Arby's Truck, karaoke, THEN they're joined by SOTER & STOLHANSKE to recount being overrun at the Bauhaus Brewery AND MORE!  ENJOY THE CHEW!

Time to Pay Up! Lemme lost the Oscar bet. Now he gets his foot pissed on. You've all been waiting for it. We'll put up a link to the video on our website! In addition to the foot spray Kevin & Steve catch the Crew up on the Super Troopers 2 promotion: Grand Marshals for NASCAR, the maple syrup chugging in Vancouver, dodgeball with the WWE & Lemme's feelings on Charlotte Flair, boozing on the road, Kevin's least favorite Lemme, finishing their pilot: Tacoma F.D. AND MORE! ENJOY THE CHEW!

You Willie has Congressman Thomas Massie, he's opposed to banning the Bump Stock and tells us why. David Horowitz, founder and chairman of the David Horowitz Freedom Center which is dedicated to the defense of free societies whose moral, cultural and economic foundations are under attack by enemies both secular and religious, at home and abroad. And Bootsy and Patti Collins are on the Stooge Report! They are the Grand Marshals of the Blink Cincinnati Parade that kicks off the Blink weekend that lights up the City of Cincinnati.

Oregon Golf head coach Casey Martin joins the show. We talk about the 1977 Blazers being selected as Grand Marshals of the Rose Parade.

This Sunday March 12th at 2pm EST, we will have the pleasure of speaking the hilarious, informative and handsome Mark S. King.  Mark has spoke with us before and has even co-hosted an episode with Robert. Mark S. King is the award-winning writer and HIV activist behind the blog My Fabulous Disease. He has been writing and speaking out about living with HIV since testing positive on March 15, 1985, only days after the test became publicly available. His writing has been featured in The Advocate, Newsweek, The Washington Blade, and on TheBody.com web site. In 2011, Mark was honored to be included among the “POZ 100,”. In November of 2012, Instinct Magazine named Mark one of their “Leading Men of 2012” for his HIV/AIDS advocacy and writing. Mark made the cover of the June 2013 issue of POZ Magazine, which included his essay, “The Sound of Stigma.” He was also honored to be among the Grand Marshals of the 2013 Atlanta Pride parade. His blog was a GLAAD Award nominee in 2015 and again this year, and he is among the most widely read HIV positive writers in the world.  

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  One of this year's confirmed Grand Marshals is 4 time nominated and Grammy Award winning DJ, producer, songwriter and composer Louie Vega (Masters at Work, Elements of Life). For over two decades, Vega has influenced dance music, and the music world in general. He has worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Tito Puente, Black Eyes Peas, and more.   “After years in the studio, clubs and DJing what makes my heart beat on the floor is when I see live and in front the reactions of people when they are dancing,” says Vega.   When Chauncey created AUDIO DANCE PARADE two years ago, to keep the excitement and love of dance music alive, he had no idea he would be one day publishing a podcast mixed by one of the legendary, 'kings of house' LOUIE VEGA! Visit DANCE PARADE website to register and find out more info about The 7th Annual New York City Dance Parade & Festival on Saturday, May 18th!

Hosts K’Dee and Antoine interview Kelvin Long who discusses the water issues in the southwest, including the development of a ski resort on the SF Peaks and the effort to prevent the use of reclaimed water to develop artificial snow for a ski resort. Kelvin profiles native organizations involved in water issues such as Black Mesa Water Coalition, the Black Mesa Trust, and ECHOES – Educating Communities While Healing and Offering Environmental Support. A longer interview is with the three native Grand Marshals selected for the Gay Parades in Minneapolis and San Francisco. Randy Burns, Paula Gunn Allen and Richard LaFortune all represent the native Two Spirit community and have been selected to lead the parades. They discuss their involvement and activism and some of the lgbt issues within and outside the native community. We also have Ras K’Dee’s “Luv Da Way” and the Bay Area Indian Calendar. Bay Area events, announcements http://groups.msn.com/BayAreaIndianCalendar California Artists Network: www.neshkinukat.org The post Bay Native Circle – June 22, 2005 appeared first on KPFA.