GAY PRIDE FOR THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA

LISA LAMPANELLI HEADLINES PRIDE July 10

Lisa Lampanelli is Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean. Heralded as "more than a standup -- a standout," by comedy legend Jim Carrey, Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. She even won accolades from The King of All Media Howard Stern, who called her "a true original and a brilliant comedy mind who'll steal the show every time."

Tickets are on sale now. The show starts at 8 and the party continues after the show downtown at Native Lounge.

Not familiar with her work? Lock the young ones in another room, prepare to be offended, and click to watch a clip on YouTube from her HBO special.

FREEWHEELERS GAY CAR SHOW JULY 10

The Central Coast is excited to welcome the return of the Freewheelers Car Club. Their annual meeting and show is Saturday, July 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Embassy Suites Hotel parking lot. The show is free and open to the public.

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A CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Pride Art Show will run the new GALA Center located at 1060 Palm from July 1 through July 11. The event coordinator, Paul LaRiviere, is looking for artists to showcase. Artists interested in showing their work please call Lorelei at the GALA Center (805) 541-4252 or e-mail Paul LaRiviere, art curator at kayakbear@charter.net.

VOICES OF PRIDE

The Pride Educational exhibit will be on display at the San Luis Obispo Art Museum from July 5 through July 11. A reception for the exhibit will be on Thursday, July 8, from 6-9 PM at the Art Museum, refreshments will be served.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

SLO Pride is coordinated and produced entirely by volunteers. It is thanks only to the time, money, products and services donated by dedicated community members that we can enjoy big-time events in our small town. The Pride Committee meets the first Monday of each month at 7 PM at the GALA Center; meetings are open to the public and interested volunteers are very welcome. If you would like to contribute in any way, email our volunteer coordinator.

Students can earn free admission to many of our pride week events by volunteering their time. If you would like to help with pride activities and save on the celebration, please complete our volunteer application or email our volunteer coordinator.