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    “A John Waters Christmas”; Sat Dec 1st in Poughkeepsie & Mon Dec 3rd in Tarrytown

    Beloved gay filmaker, raconteur, and best-selling author, John Waters, brings two performances of his hit one man show, "A John Waters Christmas", to Poughkeepsie and Tarrytown this holiday season.

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    BGHV’s Election Night 2012 Round-Up!

    On Tuesday, November 6th Big Gay Hudson Valley.com and the Out Bar will host a special election night round-up; featuring drink specials, food, and so much more, there's no reason to watch the returns on your own!

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    An Afternoon with David Rothenberg; Sunday Oct 21st

    An Afternoon with David Rothenberg  Author's Reading, Book Signing, Discussion and Q&A   From theater publicist and producer, to activist for the rights of prisoners and for the LGBT community, David Rothenberg has led an indisputably memorable life.  Rothenberg will be at the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Uptown Kingston on Sunday, October 21, from 3:30 - [...]

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    Help Pass Marriage in Equality for 20 Million More: Volunteers Needed every Weds in October

    This fall, marriage equality hangs in the balance for almost 20 million Americans in four states: Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington. In support of these efforts, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center is hosting a series of Equality Advocacy Nights each and every (well, almost every) Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm throughout October at the Center in Kingston.

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    Woodstock Film Festival Returns for a (Lucky) 13th Year; October 10th – 14th

    Woodstock's fiercely independent cinematic tradition - the 13th Annual Woodstock Film Festival (kicking off Wed. Oct. 10 through Sun. Oct. 14), is unveiling its 2012 line-up of nearly 130 exciting films, panels, performances and special events.

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    “Halloween Spooktacular” Returns for a 3rd Annual Night of Tricking, Treating, and Hauntingly Good Fun – Sat Oct 27th

    ARCS' premier party of the haunted season is back! The 3rd Annual "Halloween Spooktacular" returns with a night of frightful food & drinks, devlish dancing, and a show featuring the Hudson Valley's own Tom Judson!

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    2012 Benefit Auction Gala for the Center for Photography in Woodstock – Sun Oct 7th

    Founded in 1977, the Center for Photography at Woodstock is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 artist-centered organization dedicated to supporting artists working in photography and related media and engaging audiences through opportunities in which creation, discovery, and learning are made possible.

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    The Bears to Gather in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, September 22

    Bears, Wolves, Otters, and Cubs, Oh my! This Saturday, September 22nd is Bear Night at the Out Bar on Main Street in Poughkeepsie! Shut down Scruff, put Growlr away, and come on out to enjoy a beverage with a wide variety of real, live Hudson Valley Men - in person! Hosted by the Hudson Valley [...]

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Big Gay Hudson Valley is PROUD to host our third a Big Gay Hudson Valley is PROUD to host our third annual Pride In The Sky celebration on the Walkway Over the Hudson on Saturday, May 30th from 3p to 10pm! 

2026 Highlights Include:�🎉 Two community festivals on both sides of the Walkway, featuring our first-ever Queer Families Festival, produced in partnership with the Dutchess Pride Center 

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 A procession of two of the world’s largest Pride flags crossing the Walkway 

🪩 A disco dance party 212 ft in the sky above the Hudson River

🎭 Live entertainment from Broadway In Beacon, Andramada and the House of Drama, and more! 

AND IT’S ALL FREE - but we do ask all attendees to register in advance for the event. Why do we ask you to register? It helps us to communication  important information about parking, weather, event schedules and more. 

🔗 All the details at the link in our bio

Cheers to our incredible partners that make Pride In The Sky possible; @hudsonvalleycu @wmchealth @iloveny @q92hv @kissfmhv @walkwayoverthehudson @artsmidhudson @nystateparks @upstatemodernist @destinationdutchess @ulstercountytourism @cdphp @oakwoodfriends @dutchesspride @gilbert_baker_foundation @superiorsounds 

#biggayhudsonvalley #hudsonvalley #iloveny #lgbtqpride
Cheers to the @gaysofhudson for a packed first tim Cheers to the @gaysofhudson for a packed first time gathering! Give them a follow to see what they are up to next. #hudson #hudsonvalley #happyhour
Sultry. Sexy. And a little bit Silly. If you mis Sultry. Sexy. And a little bit Silly. 

If you missed Bronco at Kingston’s Unicorn Bar last Friday, these images captured by local photographer @kaciegotit take you up close and very personal with this cast of bucking broncos as they shook their spring bouquets for the audience! 

If you were there, thank you for supporting live queer entertainment in our very own Hudson Valley queer bar. 

If you missed it - we hope that you join @biggayhudsonvalley for future events. Be sure to give us a follow and sign up at the link in our bio for a weekly event roundup delivered directly to your inbox. 

#biggayhudsonvalley #hudsonvalleygays #upstategays #gayhudsonvalley
Cheers to the MASSIVE crowd that came out last nig Cheers to the MASSIVE crowd that came out last night to help us round up some buckin’ Broncos at Unicorn Bar in Kingston!

This was our first time working with Tito Bonito - the Cuban missile crisis of Burlesque and he did not disappoint! Charming. Witty. Funny. And O’so Sexy! 

Sending all the love to our incredible cast:
@mr.jackbarrow 
@theonlyjmv 
@markozzie 
@vermontmuscle 
@sirgogogadget 

Thank you to our friends at @moon.burger @madexcruise and @atwaterskincare for the door prizes! If you missed this one – don’t miss the next one! 

Thank you for supporting your local Queer bar and for supporting live queer entertainment in the Hudson Valley!

#bronco #gayhudsonvalley #burlesque #biggayhudsonvalley

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