Experiences of a rural DJ
Benefits
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DJ Chris Holman: Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2012 5:27 PM
This week, I have spent much time helping our friends & neighbors at Meadowood. For those of you who may not be from our area or have not read my previous blogs, Meadowood is a volunteer based fire department and training center for our region of Southern New Hampshire. Recently, the fire fighters have reopened the station with a stronger collaboration with the town of Fitzwilliam & there have been other organizational changes too.  MCAFD has two major fundraisers each year. One is an annual Golf Tournament at Bretwood. I just completed a mailing to last year’s hole sponsors & I am hoping for some more individuals & businesses in our community to join. It is $125 for sponsorships. They are also seeking additional gifts for prizes & raffle items. This year’s tournament is on Saturday, June 9. The most important help I am asking for this event is to recruit more players. At $100 a player, $400 per team (and some businesses will match donations, so that could be cut in half), this is a great value for some fun in the sun, with food & the opportunity to win great prizes! | (PDF — 216 KB) |
On Saturday, August 18 is their annual auction at Meadowood. Currently we are looking for donations from businesses & individuals to auction. Please remember that Meadowood is a 501(c)3 & donations are tax deductible. I would like to thank Kellie Williams from Everlasting Invites from Troy for volunteering to work with the organization to help design flyers for both events. We hope that the event will be available soon on Facebook for people to RSVP; we have just created Meadowood County Area Fire Department as a Cause on Facebook, too. On weeks like this when the earth is dry & conditions for fires are dangerous, we especially appreciate the attentiveness of our neighborhood departments. Let’s make sure we support them at all times. If you cannot donate an item or cash, perhaps there are things you can do as a volunteer to help out? The department is currently looking for somebody to help with their website & social media, & always need help with property projects. Personally, I would like to see a grander fundraising schedule put into place to allow the department to do the necessary repairs to the assembly hall to make it accessible by people with disabilities, allowing us to market & host more events locally. Local carpenters, builders, etc. please feel free to offer your services, or at least give us a quote for what you would charge. With its beautiful waterfront location, this venue is ideal for birthday parties, graduations, holidays, anniversary parties, business functions & more.  Additionally, I have created the upcoming class catalogue for Fitzwilliam fire courses, both at Meadowood & the Fitzwilliam Fire Department. Along with many standard classes to be taught during the third weekend of May, there will be additional Wildland Firefighting, Incident Command Structure Courses for officers and a summer long basic firefighting course for people interested in beginning their firefighting training. It is among the most serious & noble of extra-curricular activities, & I support whole-heartedly many friends in departments around the country. If anybody has any questions, would like to volunteer, sponsor an event or take a course, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Although I am just a volunteer myself, there are weeks when I spend dozens of hours & have multiple meetings with members, & I could definitely point you in theright direction. We are always open to new ideas, too, like the possibility of having sponsorships for the fireschool. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated! Deadlines are quickly approaching… |
Benefits, Local Businesses, Fire Department, Fitzwilliam, Fundraisers, MCAFD, Non-profits, Golf Tournament, Sponsorships, Facebook, Auction, Cause, Fire School
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Christopher John Holman (CJ the DJ): Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:08 AM
  When I think about writing about my hometown, it is difficult for me to know how to begin. I love being part of a smaller community & having a close-knit multi-generational family all within my neighborhood. Cousins, aunts & uncles live within hundreds of yards of me, & we are fortunate to have many memories of family gatherings for every possible occasion. Particularly close with my classmate & cousin (Melanie) & my younger sister (Heidi), we spent much of our childhood learning & playing together. When the town of Fitzwilliam celebrated its 225th anniversary, the three of us played leading roles in a skit about our town’s founders. We were the last generation of Fitzwilliam preschoolers who were educated in the town hall in the early 80’s & as elementary school students,we performed our spring & holiday concerts there. Our love of music continued into junior high as we created roller skating & dance routines, like one MRHS favorite to C&C Music Factory. As a teen, I remember being contracted by Good Morning America (5/11/92) to aim a spotlight they had setup in the hall’s bell tower when they did their New England tour & thinking about what an amazing place in which I live. I realized at that point how much my family did in the community, both in terms of their businesses & with their volunteerism.  While in college, I became president of the board working with the historic Patch Place at Rhododendron State Park, before the snowstorm destroyed the barn. I was also appointed a commissioner by the selectmen for a four year term on the Southwest Regional Planning Commission. The amount of organizations in town for whom I volunteered for summers, special events & other occasions/services include our recreation program, library, historical society, garden club, sewing circle, after school program, fire departments, etc. I love the kinship of a smaller community & how, if properly nurtured, can create a stronger connection than business networks or government organizing could ever produce. To see multiple grassroots barn & house risings, or the neighborly response to a temporal hardship like a great ice storm, is awe-inspiring & heartwarming.   I reflect often on how much more change my parents & grandparents see; my paternal grandmother turns 90 two weeks after the town anniversary, and has always lived in town. I have helped her organize photos from several generations that have lived in our same home, attending our same school. I can only imagine my family's community involvement from what I read in town histories. I hear from my family’s experience the important roles of the granite quarries, trains, Finnish dancehalls & other activities from times past. I love the fact that both my grandparents are native of this beautiful town & enjoy looking at many of their pictures from when they lived in the Fitzwilliam Depot in the 1940’s.  Another picture shows the 50th anniversary of Dr. Emerson’s practice as a doctor for this region, one of our most prominent citizens & our community's grandest moments.It is with great excitement that this July, on the eve of my town’s birthday celebration (& coincidentally Mom’s birthday too), I shall be starting the weekend’s party with a Common Kick-Off Dance, right on the town common. Starting with an Ed's Crossroads Pizza Party at 5:30PM, (next to the fountain dedicated to one of my local heroes, Jane Fiske), families will gather & dance to music from each decade. spanning generations. There will be educational music from 6-8PM & general dance music thereafter. During the first part, multiple guests from the community will be instructing in various styles of dance. There will also be a dessert pot luck, with a good. ol' fashioned taste testing contest!   ShareJust a little more than four months until I get to play one of the most unique & meaningful gigs & I am psyched! This “Emerson Reunion”* will be the first event of its type & a great opportunity for old friends & distant family members to reconnect, while instilling in our youngest generation a love for all the great things that make our town so incredibly special… "It really is a moment in time that will never happen again so we need to acknowledge it and give it respect. Our forefathers were tough, as we are now, so let’s make a fun event that celebrates all of us – past & present!" Bonnie Jones - Co Chair of 250th Committee (3/23/12) PRESS RELEASE by Coni Porter Fitzwilliam 250th Common Kick Off!! Friday, July 27th from 5:30 - 10:00 A spectacular beginning to Fitzwilliam's anniversary weekend - bring your family, your appetite, and your dancing shoes!!
• Food and Drink A free piece of pizza and drink await the lucky first 250 residents who have one of the "250 Anniversary" printed tickets in their hands. Look for them at town-wide locations over the next 3 months. Note: Tickets are not mandatory for attendance - everyone is invited to bring a picnic dinner and blanket.
• Potluck Dessert Contest Calling all pastry and dessert chefs (and absolutely everyone else) - bring your biggest, best, and most delectable desserts to put on display, be judged, and then eaten by everyone. There is nothing like a competition to bring out the best from the kitchen. All in good fun "winning certificates" will be awarded in different categories by our resident food officiants and the whole town will enjoy the sweets.
• Dancing thru Time Our own CJ the DJ will spin us back through time, playing the "best of the best" songs from 2012 backwards into the days of pre-revolutionary 1762, the year of our "birth". Come move to the music of your favorite tunes, learn little-known facts about Fitzwilliam's history, and even dance the Polka, Charleston, and Jitterbug! Quick dance demonstrations will be shown for the older dance steps, and everyone will be encouraged to give them a try.
• Past Memories and Future Dreams Look for an indoor environment... sitting outdoors. An antique desk, chair, and lamp will transport you to another era as you contribute to the Fitzwilliam 250th Anniversary Book. We will, all, be co- authors together - recording our shared lives here and now, 250 years after the first Fitzwilliam settlers dreamed of what the future would hold for them.
• Common Lights The Fitzwilliam Common will be a spectacle to behold, something you won't see for another 250 years. |
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Chris Holman a.k.a. CJ the DJ: Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 9:24 AM
 It's remarkable how small communities rally in times of need & can create positive change from the worst tragedies. Such is the case of Stephen Record, who would have turned 21 this month. A scholar, athlete & active teenager, his passing greatly affected his hometown of Jaffrey. Today, people are still active in an Open Group on Facebook,In Memory of Stephen Curtis Record, to which they regularly post messages in honor of his memory.  Likewise, his spirit has inspired many to give in his memory to scholarships. Three scholarships are awarded to locals: a student graduating high school, one finishing eighth grade and another for a student finishing fifth. In the business world, his mother has since bought a restaurant on Route 202 that she has named JP Stephen's for her two sons. I host karaoke there the last Thursday of each month, a FPU event.Each year, there is a basketball skills tournament. This year will be the Fifth Annual Hoops for Steve. After the afternoon competition, there will be a game that evening between Conant and the FPU Ravens. I am very honored to be able to contribute to the great legacy Steve has left the community by acting as emcee and entertainment for the event. | (PDF — 137 KB) |
From one to four, we shall be have various competitions including free throw fundraiser, 3 point competition, half court shots, & more! Then at six o'clock, we shall meet again for a game between Conant Alumuni & FPU Men's Basketball. There will be a raffle for the opportunity to win a chance to take a $1000 Half-Court Shot. For anybody interested in collecting pledges to support this great event, one of two annually that create almost $100,000 worth of scholarships for this region, please print the pdf sponsor sheet. |
Benefits, Local Businesses, Upcoming Gigs, Fundraisers, Sponsorships, Basketball, Conant High School, FPU Basketball, Franklin Pierce University, JP Stephens, Ravens, Stephen Curtis Record
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Chris Holman: Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 10:18 PM
 For more than twenty years, I have been helping various AIDS Service Organizations (ASO’s) in many states with fundraising, prevention work & community education. In 2012, knowing that on both state & federal levels funding for these organizations will be drastically cut in our area, I have accepted the position of Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Twin States Network.  This non-profit has been serving families & children impacted by HIV & Hepatitis C since 1991, creating supportive connections to help promote healthy living. Unlike other ASO’s, this group does not have an office or the overhead associated with those costs, providing direct services for our clients& is the only ASO to contract with both Vermont & New Hampshire. For the first time since its formation, Twin States will be creating an Annual Fund Drive, attempting to compensate for funding changes to keep important programs like Kids Camp, Male Talk & other direct services continuous. Many other ASO’s primarily focus upon drug users & men who have sex with men, whereas Twin States has programs for infected women, magnetic couples (one is positive), & for the children of the families affected.  Our goal this first year is to raise $25,000to be able to keep all programs running. We have created various charter funding levels (we can use anything & everything), but what I am primarily asking for in this blog are business sponsorships of $500. Business sponsorships will be the partnerships in the community that we hope will offset these changes in our funding to help continue to provide opportunities for the families impacted by HIV/HCV. Sponsors will get the following benefits in 2012: Inclusion in quarterly newsletters & on event advertising (as time permits) Recognition of sponsorship at special events Half Table at Business Expo National Coming OUT Day (10.13.12) at Keene Courtyard Marriott Two Tickets to our World AIDS Day (12.1.12) Dinner & Dance at the Brattleboro American Legion
This initial solicitation is a tedious process, particularly because it is being largely organized by people with a background in social services rather than business & there are many issues regarding client confidentiality that limit how we can approach potential sponsors. Also, it is an organization that has run for more than two decades without having the geographic advantages & recognition of an office. We have many needs & plan to have an online auction later this year, so items donated or services in kind are always welcome, including gift cards & toys for our annual holiday drive. Perhaps there is only a single event you would like to sponsor? Event sponsorships for either the Business Expo or World AIDS Day event are also available. Please contact me A.S.A.P. if you are interested in participating in either one. TSN is a registered non-profit & can provide you with information upon receipt of your donation for your tax records.  Want to help, but limited to how to apply funds without being linked to contraceptive education & GLBT causes? Ask to have your $500 sponsorship be applied to the cost of providing one child the benefit of camp this summer. So often we tell children not to have secrets, & in this case we do the exact opposite. These children often become caretakers of their sick parents at an early age, seldom getting the vacations & reprieves their peers do. For $500 you can give one child the memories of a lifetime with two weeks at a premiere campground in our area that is matching camperships donated! This money needs to be raised by the beginning of May. I think that Twin States Network is a great organization & I am happy to be able to help coordinate the two grand fundraising events for National Coming OUT Day & World AIDS Day. I shall add an additional page to this website, like I had published for this same GLBT Business Expo we did in 2010 to also benefit Twin Peaks; I am grateful for the help of Holly Rilling from Edward Jones who will be returning as co-chair for the event & will help coordinate our sponsors in Keene. To attend, we ask for a donation to help kick-off our holiday drive to get gift certificates & toys for children affected by HIV/HCV. We are also looking for volunteers to help with both events, particularly by serving on various organizational committees (fundraising, special events, social media, secretary for the board, etc.). We are slowly building our online presence & encourage everyone to link with us on Facebook, Linked-In, & to check out our website. Any help spreading the message in this blog is greatly appreciated.    Until there is a cure for AIDS, we need to be wary that the information that we have learned, as well as prevention skills, are continuously being shared with the community. Despite medical advancements that have made this a more manageable disease, infection rates continue to remain high; one person in the U.S. is infected every 8 minutes. Please ensure that these individuals continue to receive these important services by supporting the great work of the Twin States Network today. |
Benefits, Local Businesses, Upcoming Gigs, GLBT, PRIDE, Brattleboro, Non-profits, Camp Takodah, Cheshire YMCA, Sponsorships, Business Expo, World AIDS Day
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Chris Holman: Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2011 6:14 PM
  I do much volunteer work throughout the year, which includes a third of all my DJ work. My favorite community organization is the Cheshire Y. With offices based in Swanzey, this non-traditional YMCA operates Camp Takodah in Richmond, a day camp called Hornets Nest, New England and American Heritage Tours & other amazing programs in the area.  I began my experiences at Camp Takodah in 1987 as a Cherokee in the original Cabin 17 with a Greek cabin leader, Nick and my second years was with a New Yorker named Troy.  I returned to camp as a counselor in 1995 as a cabin leader for the Penacooks. All of my memories of the camp, Cass Pond, Elwell Chapel, and all of the wonderful events are among some of my favorites. I stayed the extra week for mini-camp that year, working with many neighbors that volunteer to help younger kids with the introduction to camp. It was at that time I learned how greatly we could affect the whole world by the amazing things that happen locally...   There were two young boys who had recently moved to the US to seek refuge from the Bosnian war. One of them was placed in my cabin and spoke very little english. To see him become integrated into the activities of the camp throughout the week was amazing and heart warming. One evening we had a strong thunderstorm and I had to comfort him while explaining that it was weather and not an attack. At the week's end, his parents thanked me graciously for having taken such good care of their son, while he thanked me by giving me a Republic of Bosnia flag. Many summers I spent at fun recreation programs provided by Fitzwilliam & Troy, but the amount of activities & abilities one can learn at camp is indescribable, & often not covered under municipal liability (boating, archery, etc). Please take a moment & check out the Cheshire YMCA website, sign up for playing or sponsoring the Golf Tournament & join our Cause on Facebook. SharePeople often ask me how I can spend so much time & money helping these important charities & I think it all comes down to each day's decisions. Of all of the benefits I do, I consider this organization one of the most dear to my heart. The people of the Cheshire Y have been part of my life for twenty-five years & I am very happy to be able to give back to the community by helping them and the hundreds of children they affect each year. tomorrow's festivities at 7 PM. |
Benefits, Local Businesses, Upcoming Gigs, Fitzwilliam Inn, Fitzwilliam, Fundraisers, Non-profits, Camp Takodah, Cheshire YMCA, Golf Tournament, Sponsorships
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CJ the DJ (Chris Holman): Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2011 3:09 PM
Fortunate as a child to be raised on the same road as Meadowood County Area Fire Department, I have witnessed how important it is for a community to help each other in times of need. MCAFD is a volunteer non-profit privately funded fire department and training center located in Fitzwilliam, NH. Generations of my family have played various roles in the department’s history. My father has been a member for forty years, and my parents had their marriage reception at the Assembly Hall thirty five years ago this past Valentine’s Day.  The members of the department have are a large part of my life and I have many memories of fire schools, auctions, spaghetti dinners, and more. Last year I enjoyed researching some of the history of the department, and learned about an aunt that sewed the first curtains and that my grandfather used to be one of the first janitors after special events. It is with this knowledge of how large of a role this non-profit venue has played in my family’s life that I am happy to create a new Super Special Deal to help raise money for the Meadowood County Area Fire Department. For $400, you can rent the upstairs of the building for graduations, birthdays, retirement parties, baby & bridal showers, and other non-alcoholic events and get up to four hours of entertainment by CJ the DJ. By discounting my services, $150 will go directly to MCAFD, doubling what they would normally make for an event while you save $200 from my regular DJ costs. It also saves you $75 from what a normal local event plus rental would normally cost… If you would like to use the downstairs and kitchen, there will be additional costs. Early reservations are recommended. To check upon the Assembly Hall’s availability, please call Winston Wright at 603-209-1367. To check on CJ the DJ’s availability, please call me at 603-852-6185 or send me an email to cjholman@hotmail.com . Working together, we can make a big difference supporting our hometown community organization. |
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Chris Holman a.k.a. CJ the DJ: Posted on Friday, February 11, 2011 5:14 PM
 On Valentine’s Day, my parents celebrate their 35 anniversary and my grandparents celebrate their 59. If my paternal grandfather were living, his 74 wedding anniversary to my Grandma would have been last week. The strength of their relationships has been the most influential part of my life. In college, I studied civil rights, never missing an opportunity to meet people influential in fighting for marriage equality. When I began my work as DJ for a nightclub when I turned 21, I also started side work for friends entertaining their commitment ceremonies. My first was for dear friends of mine, one of the first civil unions of Vermont; a decade later, their son, one of my schoolmates at MRHS, was my first second generation wedding. No matter what legal standing the unions have been given through this process of achieving equal rights, I have considered each wedding as equally important and meaningful. There are now more than 1300 wedded same-sex couples in New Hampshire and many more that have been making plans to wed. The increased amount of ceremonies has created a boost for the wedding industry and its vendors, as well as tourism and marketing within the state. The ability for partners to be able to share policies and receive benefits associated with that right is another factor to why we are considered one of the healthiest states in the nation. We have created a community of acceptance that has provided all of our neighbors’ similar rights. With the political changes in Concord, those rights are being threatened through legislation with hearings beginning this week. For those of us in Fitzwilliam and Richmond, we are being represented by Richard Dwinell (Cheshire 5) who has no political record on this matter. I strongly urge my friends and neighbors in this area to call him (585-9225) and let him know how you feel, hopefully supporting equal rights for everyone. You can also email him at rjdwinell@myfairpoint.net ; please include the NH Freedom to Marry info@nhftm.org as a recipient or email them to let them know how your conversation went. It is particularly important for small business owners (florists, caterers, venues, anybody who is self –employed and providing services …) and our religious leaders to help this important cause. I am attaching two different forms to collect information about how you can do that. Please take the time to look at them and fill them out; every caring voice in support of equal love can make a difference in this argument. For those interested in getting more involved, this Thursday will start the hearings for HB 437. Supporters are encouraged to meet at the Barley House at 132 North Main Street at 9 AM to prepare for testimony that begins at 10. Having pre-written statements (24 copies for the amount of representatives on the Judicial Board) helps the process. Anybody interested in either attending or doing phone banking is encouraged to contact Mike at 340-6604. Share In the meantime, let’s spread the word to our friends and family on Facebook. Let’s ask our neighbors to stand with us, as popular opinion has been showing in current trending surveys. Let’s create discussions with our politicians on every level to prevent us from having to repeat this civil right battle. Let us gather, have fun and donate to the non-profit institutions that help protect these rights like the NH Freedom to Marry www.nhftm.org . This Sunday, starting at 4 PM, I shall be hosting a Valentine’s Day Tea Dance at Inferno in Brattleboro, Vermont. The beneficiary of money raised from the cover, raffles, etc. will be NH Freedom to Marry, who will be joining us with current literature. |
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DJ Chris Holman: Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 4:23 PM
Referral Incentive Program Save HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS on your next event!! Referrals are the cornerstone to building a good entertainment business. Especially when dealing with once in a lifetime event, it is important to know that your DJ is dependable, engaging, able to adapt & prepared for any type of emergency. It is through personal referrals that most people pick vendors for their weddings, anniversaries, fund-raisers, and other special event plans. As an individual, I recognize how time consuming writing these referrals for websites can be and I wanted to create a rewards system for the people and businesses that take that time to recommend my business to others. For up to ten websites that you give positive reviews of my services, I shall give you a gift certificate of $10 per review. REPEAT CHARITIES WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE THEIR NEXT EVENT FOR THE LOW COST OF $100!! My recommendation is to write one overall reference that you can copy and paste, and do all ten from the list below at once. When finished send an email to me (cjholman@hotmail.com) and I shall email you the coupon. For less than an hour of your time, you can save $150-$200 on your next party or get a coupon to give to a friend or family member for their party. For venues, vendors (photographers, caterers, restaurants, bars, etc.) with whom I collaborate that provide the ten references, I offer to entertain a company holiday party or summer workplace outing for the low cost of $200 (Sun.-Fri.). Again, let me know that you have submitted the reviews and I shall be glad to respond with reviews of your services or industry as well. This is a great way to do company parties that recognize the value of your employees. I appreciate the great teamwork I have experienced with many wonderful venues & their staffs. For brides & grooms, the most important referrals for a DJ, I also add the possibility of doing an anniversary party (Sunday-Friday) for $200. These certificates will not expire, so you can use it to celebrate your first, fifth, or twentieth anniversary. Due to the new nature of the program, I shall honor all referrals, even for weddings done more than a decade ago. If you have any questions, please let me know. I enjoy deeply the strong, long-lasting relationships I create with my couples and would be honored to help reunite the friends and family that attend your unions and receptions. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email or call me. I sincerely appreciate your help with this important step in my business development. Below there is a list of websites with which I advertise that reviews can be left: 1. Facebook (CJ the DJ fan page) 2. Eventective 3. Wedding Wire 4. Thumbtack 5. PartyBlast 6. Eventful 7. Yahoo 8. Purple Unions 9. LinkedIn 10. Email me for use on my personal website. (**Additional Bonus** $50.00 off your next event total or added to coupon if you provide 5 pictures or video highlights of your event for promotional use) |
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Chris Holman: Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 11:22 PM
 One of the great benefits of my work is that I get to network with a large variety of wonderful people and businesses, like Jessica Van Der Kern from The Vintage Rose Boutique & Botanicals. To help raise money for five of my upcoming charity gigs, she has agreed to sell flowers, donating a portion of each half dozen to the philanthropy you chose.  So, for example, you can have her bring a dozen roses to Saturday night's dance at the Winchendon Legion. It is $50 for the dozen, but $10 will be donated to your cause - which may be the Winchendon Legion. Not only are you surprising your sweetheart with a great gift, but you are helping with additional fundraising! Or you can call and place the order for another day delivery; she will explain any additional delivery charges. The information that will be gathered when you call in your order will be: 1. Payment information (Visa, MC, Discover or by check & cash in store or at gigs) 2. Delivery information (location, time, etc.) 3. Card message 4. Charity of choice Individually wrapped flowers (roses, sunflowers, etc) will be available for sale at the events, with the proceeds going to the charity. The events Jessica will be at: Wed. 2/2 Dog Park Fundraiser - Fitzwilliam Inn ShareSat. 2/5 Winchendon American Legion Fri. 2/11 Jaffrey American Legion
She may be stopping by additional events. Show somebody that you care by sending them flowers with more meaning.... |
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Boston Pride: Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2010 12:06 PM
 Boston Pride closes 40th Anniversary year by throwing a seasonal celebration for the whole LGBT Community. On Saturday, December 4 at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Pride will host A Not So Silent Night Holiday Event, a seasonal celebration for the whole LGBT Community. The event will feature casino favorites like Texas Hold ‘Em, Black Jack, and Roulette as well as a 50-50 raffle, and dancing. A Mystery Buy-a-Box component will replace the traditional silent auction giving guests a chance to get some holiday shopping done. “The holidays are a perfect time to bring everyone together. Just for fun. Just to relax, unwind, mingle, network, dance. That’s what the Boston Pride does in June and that’s what we want to do in December. If the LGBT Community can be considered a big family, it’s not enough to get together just once a year. So, we’re hoping to get the family together for an annual Holiday Party too!” Comedian Chantal Carrere, voted one of Curve Magazine’s Top 10 funniest Lesbians, hosts andDJ Chris Holman will be spinning all night. Tickets $10 in advance / $15 at the door and includes chance to win door prize. The party, dice, and dancing get rolling at 7pm. Tickets on sale now at www.bostonpride.org/holiday .
Boston Pride produces events and activities to achieve inclusivity, equality, respect, and awareness in Greater Boston and beyond. Proceeds from the event will benefit Boston Pride’s year-round activities, including development of new educational and human rights programming. |
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