The LGBTQA Alumni Network will host a series of events over the same weekend as the annual PRIDE Charity Drag Show. Network members and supporters are invited to any and all of the events from March 28–30. Unless noted there is no fee to attend, and no preregistration necessary.
Friday, March 28
- Welcome gathering
Lobby of the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center and Jesse’s Grill
5–9 p.m. - Showing of Tru Loved, featuring Illinois State alum Jane Lynch ’82
Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center
8–9:45 p.m. A round table discussion will follow. - Gather and reminisce with friends
The Bistro, 316 North Main Street, Bloomington
Saturday, March 29
- LGBT Queer Studies Institute Open House
Professional Development Annex, 205 South Main Street
10 a.m.–noon
Tour of Institute LGBT Art Collection and a round table discussion to follow. - Redbird softball vs. Indiana State
Marian Kneer Softball Stadium
2 p.m. and 4 p.m games
Free to attend. Let us know if you plan to drop in at Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/DragShow14 or by calling Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586. - 16th Annual PRIDE Charity Drag Show
Braden Auditorium
7–10 p.m.
Tickets available at Braden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or Ticketmaster.com, or order by phone at (800) 745-3000. For special accommodations, contact Braden Box Office at (309) 438-5444. Tickets will also be available the night of the show. Tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for the general public. All proceeds will go to charity. - The Exonerated
Center for Performing Arts
7:30 p.m.
Contact Ticketmaster at (309) 438-2535 or at Ticketmaster.com for ticket information. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. - Bistro Drag Show
The Bistro, 316 North Main Street, Bloomington
11 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
- LGBTQA Celebratory Brunch
Medici, 120 North Street, Normal
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
$10 per person
Come join us as we close out a wonderful weekend with a brunch! Advance registration is required for this event and it includes brunch and nonalcoholic drinks. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Register by March 21 by visiting Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/DragShow14 or by calling Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586. - Redbird softball vs. Indiana State
Marian Kneer Softball Stadium
2 p.m
Free to attend. Let us know if you plan to drop in by visiting Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/DragShow14 or by calling Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586. - New Music Festival, Symphony and Chamber Orchestra Concert
Center for the Performing Arts
3–5 p.m.
Contact the School of Music at (309) 438-7631 or Music@IllinoisState.edu for ticket information. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for faculty and staff, and $6 for students and seniors.
A limited number of rooms have been blocked for LGBTQA Drag Show Weekend use at the following hotels. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations.
Marriott Hotel-Uptown Normal
201 Broadway St
Normal, Illinois 61761
(309) 862-9000
Hampton Inn and Suites
320 S Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-8900
Register and/or RSVP to the above events by visiting Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/DragShow14 or by calling Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586.
