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    BGHV Joins WAMC’s The Roundtable to Discuss Current Issues Affecting the LGBTQ+ Community

    BGHV's Stephan Hengst + a panel of other statewide experts discussed progress, visibility, backlash, and how LGBTQ rights have increasingly been used as political tools.

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    Witch, Please! Spooktacular Local LGBTQ+ Halloween Events in the Hudson Valley

    The queer spooky season is upon us! Make the most of it with these local LGBTQ+ parties, events & happenings.

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    Catch These 3 Queer Productions @ Vassar’s 2024 Powerhouse Theater

    A Simple Herstory, Absolute Zero, and Messy White Gays bring LGBTQ+ themes to the Poughkeepsie-based summer theater program's stage this July.

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    The 2024 Queer Summer Theater Season Kicks Off in the Hudson Valley

    Summers upstate mean lots of live entertainment. The teams behind Vassar's Powerhouse Theater, Bard's Summerscape, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and more have a packed slate of queer entertainment on deck for the 2024 season.

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    2024 Guide to Pride: BGHV Guest Edits Chronogram’s June Issue

    The local publication - known for insightful & beautifully photographed stories - partnered with BGHV's co-founder Stephan Hengst to curate a selection of stories for its June 2024 issue that put a spotlight on queer life in the Hudson Valley.

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    Pride Along the Hudson 2024: Local LGBTQ+ PRIDE Events in Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley

    Celebrate PRIDE month and the full spectrum of our community with BGHV's annual round-up of festivals and events happening each weekend up & down the Hudson River Valley in Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Beacon, Woodstock, Hudson, and more.

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    BGHV’s New Local Guides: Our Directory of LGBTQ+ Owned & Allied Businesses

    Plan a trip upstate & explore popular Hudson Valley communities with our business directory featuring listings for food & drink, lodging, health & wellness, attractions, arts & entertainment, and more.

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    15+ Local Events to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

    Wherever you might be in your love story, here’s some events that you and your beloved (or fellow singles) should check out this February.

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Over the years we’ve traveled around with shows Over the years we’ve traveled around with shows like HUNG With Care to help spread some holiday cheer! This year Queer Joy is needed like never before - and we’re thrilled to bring HUNG to City Winery In Montgomery on Black Friday, the Rosendale Theater on Saturday, November 30th and Lark Hall in Albany on December 1st. This is third year that we’ve presented the show at City Winery and we’re excited to also introduce our first wine - Upstate Gay Rosé - as part of this year’s event! If you purchase a table with premium seating for four, you’ll receive a bottle with your ticket purchase. You can even purchase individual bottles at City Winery as holiday gifts for friends and family. This year also marks our return to The Rosendale Theater. Last year we took the show to SUNY New Paltz, but after hearing that you missed the bar and the ability to enjoy drinks during the show, we’re bringing the show back on Saturday night, Nov 30th. Then onto Albany’s Lark Hall on December 1st! For many years we’ve produced HUNG With Care elsewhere in the Capital District, but many of you have asked us to bring the closer to Lark Street. That said, we didn’t just do that - we’re hosting it at Lark Hall right in the middle of everything! So, rally your friends for a fabulous night out filled with Paige Turner’s naughty jokes and more glittered nipples than you’ve ever dreamed of - order your tickets online now at HUNGWithCare.com 3 Performances over Thanksgiving Weekend: ✨ Black Friday Nov 29th City Winery Hudson Valley (Montgomery) ✨ Saturday Nov 30th Rosendale Theatre (Rosendale) ✨ Sunday Dec 1st Lark Hall (Albany) #hudsonvalley #upstategays #queer #pride #lgbtq #ulstercounty #dutchesscounty #upstateny #queer #albany #montgomery #proud #orangecountyny#hungwithcare #holidays #burlesque #instagay #holigays #biggayhudsonvalley #gayhudsonvalley #holidays #albany #troy #hungwithcare
New York State’s first-ever gathering for LGBTQ+ New York State’s first-ever gathering for LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers and Advocates - The Empire State of Pride conference - was held in Syracuse on Friday, November 8th. The full-day conference welcomed 120+ attendees to Syracuse, New York’s ‘Center City’ for a day of workshops, panels and discussions, all focused on supporting the needs of Pride organizers across the Empire State. With sessions focused on Community Engagement, Marketing, Diversity, Accessibility, Tourism, Fundraising and so much more, we were particularly thankful to the State agencies that joined us to share their resources and knowledge with our attendees. The Empire State of Pride conference is produced by @biggayhudsonvalley and @comeoutcny with support from @iloveny @visitsyracuse @cnycf @cnypride and @iheartmediahv - A huge thank you goes out to all of our partners and sponsors for helping to make this conference possible. We’re always Proud here in New York State - and we’re excited to see what our attendees create with their new found knowledge and connections that the Empire State of Pride conference made possible. There’s clearly a need and a benefit to all of us gathering to connect, network and engage - and we appreciate all that joined us for this first-time event. Stay tuned for details about more similar events in the future! #empirestateofpride #visitsyracuse #pride #lgbtq #biggayhudsonvalley #comeoutcentralny #iloveny #newyorkstate
The Empire State of Pride - the first-ever confere The Empire State of Pride - the first-ever conference for New York State-based LGBTQ+ Pride organizers and advocates was held in Syracuse on Friday, November 8th. The full-day conference welcomed our attendees to the @tallmancocktail club on the Thursday night before so that everyone could connect and meet one another over beverages and snacks. The Empire State of Pride conference is produced by @biggayhudsonvalley and @comeoutcny with support from @iloveny @visitsyracuse @cnycf @cnypride and @iheartmediahv A huge thank you goes out to our friends at @visitsyracuse and @loweradkpride for helping to underwrite this kick off event on Thursday evening! #empirestateofpride #visitsyracuse #pride #lgbtq #biggayhudsonvalley #comeoutcentralny #iloveny #newyorkstate
Everyone’s favorite Queer Holiday Burlesque Spec Everyone’s favorite Queer Holiday Burlesque Spectacular is back for its 13th annual tour through the Hudson Valley and the Capital District over Thanksgiving Weekend. ✨ Black Friday Nov 29th at City Winery Hudson Valley (Montgomery) ✨ Saturday Nov 30th Rosendale Theatre (Rosendale) ✨ Sunday Dec 1st Lark Hall (Albany) This year we’re proud to feature showbiz spitfire Paige Turner as our emcee! Strap yourself in for a scintillating sleigh ride packed with assles, tassels and loads of glittered nipples for all the shes, hes and theys, both naughty and nice. The 2024 Cast Includes: ✨ Paige Turner as your Emcee
✨ Cheeky Lane ✨ Sir Go Go Gadget ✨ Jack Barrow ✨ Teasy Roosevelt ✨ Jon Joni ✨ Pup Dio as Our Stage Hunk! Hung With Care celebrates the art of nightlife and brings together some of the nation’s premier cabaret, burlesque, drag and circus arts performers for an evening of holiday entertainment unlike any other! Rally your friends for a fabulous night out and order your tickets now at HUNGWithCare.com #hudsonvalley #upstategays #queer #pride #lgbtq #ulstercounty #dutchesscounty #upstateny #queer #albany #montgomery #proud #orangecountyny#hungwithcare #holidays #burlesque #instagay #holigays #biggayhudsonvalley #gayhudsonvalley #holidays #albany #albanyny #ulstercounty #rosendale

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