Sat. June 7, 2014
Milwaukee, WI -
With beautiful weather, an incredible entertainment line-up and marriage equality, the 27th annual PrideFest Milwaukee re-opens Saturday, June 7, at noon.
Day two of the three-day weekend includes Chicago-area native Steve Grand, Mary Lambert, Big Freedia, and Macy Gray. On Sunday, June 8, Lisa Lampanelli and Sandra Bernhard headline the mainstage. These headliners will be joined by nearly 100 national, regional and local performers on eight stages throughout the Summerfest grounds.
"Every year, we try to create the perfect blend of new and returning talent, of familiar faces and new discoveries," said Kate Sherry, festival co-producer. "With this year's line-up, we have truly outdone ourselves. We are proud to bring many of these performers to Milwaukee for the first time ever."
On Friday, Milwaukee County Chris Abele took the stage to announce a federal judge's ruling that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. The crowd erupted into cheers.
PrideFest Milwaukee continues June 7 and 8, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. on the Henry Maier Festival (Summerfest) Grounds. Single-day admission prices are $13 in advance, $16 at the gate. Single-day VIP passes, which includes access to the exclusive VIP Deck, will be $100 in advance. Organizers noted ticket prices remained the same as last year.
In addition to mainstage entertainment, the festival offers a Dance Pavilion featuring international DJ talent, as well as Health & Wellness, Marketplace, Youth, Family, Arts and Culture, History, athletic, family, safety and women's-focused programming, and dozens of food and beverage vendors, on permanent festival grounds at Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront.
On the web: pridefest.com
Related interviews: Macy Gray | Mary Lambert | Sandra Bernhard
Entertainment schedule:
Day 2: Saturday, June 7 (noon - midnight)
12 p.m. Fusion Radio - Dance Pavilion
12 p.m. The Acoustic Orchard featuring Malori Reichenberger - Miller Lite Mainstage
12 p.m. Conversations - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
12 p.m. Conversations - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
12 p.m. DJ Kimberly - Rainbow Stage
12:30 p.m. A Show of Circus Skills, Magic Tricks and Laughs! - Children's Stage
1 p.m. Corky Morgan - Miller Lite Mainstage
1 p.m. Post DOMA Planning: How Changes in Federal Law Affect Your Family - Stonewall
1:15 p.m. AIDS Network: Act Ride - Health and Wellness Stage
2 p.m. How to Grow Your Family Seminar - Children & Family Stage
2 p.m. Lady Gia's Milwaukee Revue - Dance Pavilion
2 p.m. City of Festivals Mens Chorus - Miller Lite Mainstage
2 p.m. Building Stronger Ally Relationships - Stonewall
2 p.m. Karen Muehlbauer - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
2 p.m. Nadia Geiger - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
2 p.m. DJ Tonya - Rainbow Stage
2:15 p.m. Tamarind Tribal Belly Dance - Health and Wellness Stage
3 p.m. Shane Ashton - Miller Lite Mainstage
3 p.m. Drag Makeover with the Miltown Kings - Stonewall
3:15 p.m. Diverse & Resilient "It's About Us" - Health and Wellness Stage
4 p.m. DJ duo AJ Dubbz and Carla Starla - Dance Pavilion
4 p.m. The Nearly Deads - Miller Lite Mainstage
4 p.m. Feminine Gender Presentation by Ashley Altadonna and Laura Ann Stuart - Stonewall
4 p.m. Lu Shanti - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
4 p.m. Mandy Capplemen - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
4 p.m. Costume Contest - Youth Area Stage
4 p.m. DJ Tyrone - Rainbow Stage
4 p.m. Moonlight Karaoke - Community Center Loft
4:15 p.m. LGBT Dance Milwaukee - Health and Wellness Stage
5 p.m. DJ Nikno - Dance Pavilion
5 p.m. Astor Stree Dance Studio with Salsabrosa - MGAC Stage
5 p.m. Beverly McClellan - Miller Lite Mainstage
5 p.m. Funkin Wassels - Stonewall
5 p.m. So You Think You Can Dance - Youth Area Stage
5:30 p.m. Shea Coulee (host) - Dance Pavilion
5:30 p.m. Yes Sir Leather/Fetish Gear Show - Dance Pavilion
6 p.m. Max Hardswells' Drag King Show - Community Center Loft Area
6 p.m. Steve Grand - Miller Lite Mainstage
6 p.m. Lions Mouth - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
6 p.m. Roxie Beane - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
6 p.m. DJ Tonya - Rainbow Stage
6:30 p.m. Julie Brandenburg - MGAC Stage
6:30 p.m. DJ Tim Walters - Dance Pavilion
6:45 p.m. Dear Ruthie (Emcee) - Miller Lite Mainstage
7 p.m. Mary Lambert - Miller Lite Mainstage
7 p.m. Queen of the Castle, Sister Sweet Sister film screenings - Stonewall
7:30 p.m. Corky Morgan - Community Center Loft Area
7:30 p.m. DJ Chomper - Dance Pavilion
7:30 p.m. Elliza Hanson - MGAC Stage
8 p.m. The Upside - MGAC Stage
8 p.m. Jayme Dawicki - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
8 p.m. Katiebeth - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
8 p.m. DJ Tyrone - Rainbow Stage
8:30 p.m. Lex Allen - Community Center Loft area
8:30 p.m. DJ NMF (New Music Freak) - Dance Pavilion
8:30 p.m. The Acoustic Orchard - MGAC Stage
8:30 p.m. Big Freedia - Miller Lite Mainstage
9 p.m. Carey Nokey - Rainbow Stage
9:30 p.m. Fireworks
9:45 p.m. DJ Reid Stefan - Dance Pavilion
10 p.m. Shane Ashton - Community Center Loft area
10 p.m. Conversations - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
10 p.m. Moustache Ride - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
10 p.m. ReVamped Dance Company - MGAC Stage
10 p.m. DJ Kimberly - Rainbow Stage
10 p.m. Macy Gray - Miller Lite Mainstage
Day 3: Sunday, June 8 (noon-10 p.m. at grounds, noon-midnight at dance pavilion)
12 p.m. Julie Brandenburg - Miller Lite Mainstage
12 p.m. DJ Style/DJ Davi-D Southside Underground - Rainbow Stage
12 p.m. Conversations - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
12 p.m. Conversations - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
12:15 p.m. American Cancer Society presentation - Health and Wellness Stage
12:30 p.m. Tim Glander Magic and Balloon Show - Children's Stage
12:45 p.m. The Upside Band - Miller Lite Mainstage
1 p.m. DJ Purple - Rainbow Stage
1 p.m. Groundwork Milwaukee - Stonewall
1:15 p.m. Zumba - Health and Wellness Stage
1:40 p.m. Women's Voices - Miller Lite Mainstage
2 p.m. DJ Pep Lara - Rainbow Stage
2 p.m. Jenna Lynee - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
2 p.m. Delray - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
2:15 p.m. DJ Covlove - Dance Pavilion
2:15 p.m. American Cancer Society presentation - Health and Wellness Stage
2:30 p.m. Ian & The Dream - Miller Lite Mainstage
2:30 p.m. Alliance School's Eight Annual Pride Graduation - Stonewall
3 p.m. Dial Tone - Rainbow Stage
3:15 p.m. DJ Michele McKnight - Dance Pavilion
3:15 p.m. Diverse & Resilient: "It's About Us" - Health and Wellness Stage
3:30 p.m. Ronnie Nyles & Tallulah Who - Miller Lite Mainstage
3:30 p.m. Love Will Win: ACLU of Wisconsin & Marriage Equality - Stonewall
4 p.m. Figureheads - Children's Stage
4 p.m. House of Brooklyn Entertainment presents "Orgulla Latino" - Rainbow Stage
4 p.m. Elena Garcia - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
4 p.m. Dots - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
4 p.m. Project Q Graduation - Youth Area Stage
4:15 p.m. Ballroom Dance - Health and Wellness Stage
4:30 p.m. Dangerous Muse - Miller Lite Mainstage
4:30 p.m. Stonewall Crafts - Stonewall
5 p.m. Trannika Rex (host) - Dance Pavilion
5 p.m. Astor Stree Dance Studio with Salsabrosa - MGAC Stage
5 p.m. DJ Pullout - Rainbow Stage
5:15 p.m. Bjorn (emcee) - Miller Lite Mainstage
5:30 p.m. Underwear Show with DJ HME - Dance Pavilion
5:30 p.m. Debby Holiday - Miller Lite Mainstage
5:30 p.m. DJ Short Style - Rainbow Stage
5:30 p.m. Keeping the Spark Alive - Stonewall
6 p.m. Dixie Kuppe's Kamp and Kurlers Revue - Community Center Loft
6 p.m. Julie Brandenburg - MGAC Stage
6 p.m. DJ Bad Omen - Rainbow Stage
6 p.m. ESH - Wom!nz Spot Cafe
6 p.m. Lezy Dezy - Wom!nz Spot Lounge
6:30 p.m. DJ Teri Bristol and Psycho-Bitch - Dance Pavilion
6:30 p.m. Jordin Baas - MGAC Stage
7 p.m. Kaitlyn O'Keefe - Community Center Loft
7 p.m. Sandra Bernhard - Miller Lite Mainstage
7 p.m. Sandra Valls - Rainbow Stage
7:30 p.m. The Upside - MGAC Stage
8 p.m. Movie: Tying the Knot - Community Center Loft
8 p.m. DJ Grind - Dance Pavilion
8 p.m. The Acoustic Orchard - MGAC Stage
8 p.m. DJ Absolut - Rainbow Stage
8:30 p.m. Lisa Lampanelli - Miller Lite Mainstage
9 p.m. Dora Diamond's Gay Cabaret - MGAC Stage
9 p.m. DJ Eleazar/DJ Green Eyez - Rainbow Stage
10 p.m. DJ Hector Fonseca - Dance Pavilion
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