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Big Gay Hudson Valley Magazine [Spring 2013] Now Available!

By at April 15, 2013 | 1:51 pm | 0 Comment

BGHV Magazine Spring 2013 Issue 2

Springtime has sprung!  Our second issue of Big Gay Hudson Valley Magazine (Spring 2013) is dedicated to making the most of the new season.  Inside our this all-digital edition you'll find:A "Local Color" highlight of openly gay Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander A "CityGuide" look at the artsy, fun & funky sights in Beacon, Fishkill & Wappingers

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Pride Preview Weekend 2013: May 24, 25, and 26

By at April 8, 2013 | 8:05 am | 0 Comment

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[column width="30%" margin_right="3%"] Friday Night "Kick-Off" Party at Canvas in Downtown Poughkeepsie [/column][column width="30%" margin_right="3%"] Saturday Night "Sunset" & "Red Ribbon" Cruises on the Hudson River from the Poughkeepsie Waterfront [/column][column width="30%" margin_right="4%"] Sunday Night 5th Annual Pride Preview Picnic in Tymor Park,

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Hudson River Ventures’ Sean Eldridge and Aimee Vargas of Empire State Development Join Big Gay Hudson Valley For New York State Gay & Lesbian Tourism Marketing Conference

By at March 7, 2013 | 3:53 pm | 0 Comment

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Hudson River Ventures’ Sean Eldridge and Aimee Vargas of Empire State Development Join Big Gay Hudson Valley For New York State Gay & Lesbian Tourism Marketing ConferenceLeading Names in Economic Development and Tourism Added to March 27th Conference Agenda to Inspire Business Owners and LeadersMarch 7, 2013 – POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Businesses looking for

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BGHV to Attend the First-Annual NY Travel Fest on April 20th & 21st

By at March 6, 2013 | 8:30 am | 0 Comment

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Big Gay Hudson Valley is heading down to New York City for it's first-annual "NY Travel Fest" to spread the word about what's good and what's gay in our backyard.  The festival is on April 20th & 21st, so stay tuned for more info as the date draws closer.  In the meantime, read more about the festival below.   The Inaugural New York Travel Festival Celebrates

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Save the Date: Pride Preview Weekend 5 is Coming!

By at February 23, 2013 | 4:18 pm | 0 Comment

Pride Preview Weekend 2013 Save the Date

That's right folks, the Hudson Valley's biggest & gayest weekend of the season is back for its 5th consecutive year!  We've got a whole host of events in the works for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, including our hit "Pride Preview Party", which will be hosted this year at the beautiful Tymor Park in Union Vale.Looking for a little

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BGHV Announces Our First-Ever “New York State Gay & Lesbian Tourism Marketing Conference”

By at January 31, 2013 | 6:26 am | 0 Comment

New York State Gay and Lesbian Tourism Conference

                Big Gay Hudson Valley Hosts First-Annual Conference Focused on Gay & Lesbian Tourism Marketing in New York StateLocal group organizes one-day retreat for businesses and tourism professionals featuring

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Big Gay Hudson Valley’s “Ugliest Bathroom Contest”

By at January 30, 2013 | 2:29 pm | 0 Comment

Big Gay Hudson Valley's 'Ugliest Bathroom Contest'

Have you recently purchased a home? Do you have a bathroom that is in need of some Big Gay loving to bring it up to today's modern age? Well then, Security Plumbing & Heating Supply and Big Gay Hudson Valley are giving you the opportunity to make over your ugly bathroom as part of our monthly PROS mixer!  Just submit up to three photos of your ugly

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The Queer Queens of Qomedy; Sat Jan 26th

By at January 4, 2013 | 2:48 pm | 0 Comment

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There’s a unique comedy revue that’s touring the country with some of the funniest, edgiest, talented and most outrageous comics, united by the single theme . . . THE QUEER QUEENS OF QOMEDY! Artists performing at this Queer Queens event are Poppy Champlin, Jessica Kirson and Cara Kilduff.Read an interview in Curve Magazine with internationally known comedian and

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“Struck by Lightning” Screening feat. Live Webcast Q&A w/ Chris Colfer; Sun Jan 6th

By at January 4, 2013 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

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Struck By Lightning Screening with Live Webcast Q&A with Chis Colfer of Glee When: Sun., Jan. 6, 8 p.m. Phone: (845) 658-8989 Price: $7/$5 Rosendale Theatre membersBased on Chris Colfer's (Kurt in “Glee”) book, the film recounts a student's tale of blackmail on behalf of his literary magazine after he has been struck by lightning and died. The film,

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Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center’s Annual Gala; Sat March 16th

By at January 1, 2013 | 7:26 pm | 0 Comment

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Annual Spring GalaSupport the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center and celebrate Dignity for All at the Center’s SIXTH ANNUAL SPRING GALA  DETAILS OF THE EVENT: a wonderful evening of celebration, good company and community with cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, awards and dancing. Individuals, partners and families welcome. Bring a group of

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About BGHV

At Big Gay Hudson Valley we believe that a community is only as strong as the sum of its parts, so we focus on local businesses and groups and encourage visitors to think local first whenever possible. Showcasing fresh, original items of interest to the LGBTQ community and its allies, the site spotlights the efforts of local grassroots organizations that promote the diversity of the region. In addition, Big Gay Hudson Valley hosts its own events and happenings to bring the region’s myriad organizations together.

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