Candlelit Vigil @ UPEI

On Wednesday October 20th ARCPEI, along with the UPEI Rainbow Alliance, AIDS PEI and the UPEI Diversity Office will be holding a candlelit vigil to honor Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh, Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase, Asher Brown and Billy Lucas.  These 6 GLBT Youth recently took their own lives due to homophobic bullying.  The vigil will take place at 7 PM outside the main building on the UPEI Campus, or more simply known as the Quad.  Please come and show your support, and remember those of whom we've lost.

Party on Saturday

It's that time again. Summer is almost over so join us for one last summer party at The Wave. Parties will resume in September at our old location Mavor's where new admission prices will be $7. Hope to see you all there.

ARC Family Day

ARC has booked the Tea Hill Provincial Park for a family day on Monday, September 6. The park has a children's play area with swings and slides, and with a few buckets and shovels the beach is an excellent spot for sandcastle building. We are hosting this event in an attempt to provide the community with some diversity in which we can socialize and come together.
We will be providing some music and will have BBQ's on site so you... can bring along some food for your family and friends.
The event is open to all ages and we hope you all can attend, we will be planning a series volleyball games and there is room at the park to have a softball game if enough interest is shown. We hope to see you all at our First Annual Family Day at the Tea HIll Provincial Park.

ARC Board of Directors.

Fundraiser for GLBTQ Drop - In

AIDS PEI, ARC and Katimavik present a benefit concert that will open with a coffee house feel featuring some island poets such as Carol Little and singer-songwriters, then to finish off the night we are pleased to welcome to the stage, Boxer the horse, Raccoon Bandits and The Danks. This great evening will take place Friday, February 12th at the Confederation Center of the arts in studio 1. The coffee house portion of the evening will be from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The concert portion of the evening will be from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
This is an all age’s event so all are welcome!! All proceeds will be going to AIDS PEI and ARC to create a GBLTQ youth drop-in.
Suggested donation of $10 for adults $7 for youth.

Please come out and support this great cause! Hope to see you there!

Party Tonight.

Where did January go??? Come shake off the last of the January Blahs at Mavor's tonight from 9PM - 2AM.

Celebrate with Alexas

Everything Gay PEI wishes an early birthday to Miss Alexas Styles who turns "22" on Saturday, January 30th.
Alexas will be performing @ Alibi Lounge at 8PM. It's the perfect pre-party for Saturday's Party PEI Dance @ Mavor's.
We hope to see you there.



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AIDS PEI Wine & Cheese Fundraiser.

You have been cordially invited to join AIDS PEI, Off Broadway and 42nd Street Lounge for a night of wine, cheese and desserts. This event will be taking place on January 28, 2010 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20 for the ARC Board and ARC mailing list. This is a great price compared to the regular price of $50.

All the proceeds from this event will go to support people living with HIV/AIDS.
Tickets are available online at WWW.AIDSPEI.COM or by calling Alana Leard at 566-2437. Must be legal drinking age of 19 or over.

World Aids Day

Today is World Aids Day. Do you know your status?

Remember to get tested every six months.

World AIDS Day Website

RENT @ City Cinema

City Cinema will be showing RENT this Thursday night as a fundraiser for the 2009 Scotiabank AIDS Walk For Life. The film is being sponsored by Spectramedia, Beanz and Sony Pictures. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at AIDS PEI (375 University Ave) or at City Cinema on Thursday night. Doors open at 8:40PM.

Never seen the movie, or perhaps need a refresher? Here's the trailer.

Rent (2005)
by m0vietrailerpark

"Five hundred, twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes ..."

Hump Day @ City Cinema

Hump Day is the story of two high school buddies who reunite many years down the line. One is married and the other is a motorcycle advernturer. While attending a party the two hear of something called "Humpfest" which turns out to be an Adult Film Festival. The two make a drunken decision to enter a film of their own. But to be original they decide that they will be acting in their film, with each other.

I know, Straight guys pretending to be gay in porn isn't the most original idea in the world, but the film has been getting some great reviews.

"More full of story, laughs and genuine human emotion than a dozen studio movies." - David Carr, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Phenomenally funny" - Dennis Dermody, PAPER MAGAZINE

It's playing at City Cinemas from August 28th - Sept 1st. Check the City Cinema Website for movie times.

Here's the trailer.

Transgender Day Of Visibility

Mark Hanlon, the Executive Director of AIDS PEI, and Pam O'Neill of the Native Council of PEI sit here in front of Province House demanding that Provincial Government do more to protect the rights of Transgendered, Transsexual and Intersex Islanders. They are representatives of just a couple of the organizations that joined in today's protest.

A petition was launched today to include 'gender identity' to the provincial Human Rights Act. David Larter, executive director of the Human Rights Commission, argues that transgendered individuals are already protected under Section 13 of the Human Rights Act. Section 13 states that no person shall discriminate against an individual because of sex or sexual orientation.

Ontario's Human Rights Act states that gender identity does fall under the sex category. By failing to specifically include the trans community in the exact wording of the law we allow those with a personal prejudice to challenge trans people's protection under Section 13. By including gender identity in the Human Rights Act we create a concrete law that can't be undermined or second-guessed by unspecific wording.

Some coffee before the Walk For Life?

On August 20th AIDS PEI is throwing a kick-off coffee house for the Scotiabank AIDS Walk For Life at Beanz between 11AM & 4PM. Anyone looking to show off their talent is encouraged to book your performance time by contacting Jason Ellsworth by e-mail (coordinator@peiwalkforlife.com) of by calling 566-2437.

Hope to see you there.

PEI Walk For Life.

2009 artwork created by Newfoundland and Labrador artist Don Short.

ARC is looking for members from the GLBT community to join the ARC team in the PEI Walk For Life, a fundraiser for AIDS PEI. All money raised will stay on the island.

You can register for the Walk For Life by clicking here. From the ARC team page click "Join our team". If you can't join and still want to help you can click the "Sponsor our team" option to make a quick & secure donation online.

Thanks, and I hope to see you there.

Trans Day Of Visibility postponed.

Just a notice that Transgender Day Of Visibility here on PEI has been postponed until Thursday, August 13th. The rally will begin at Province House at 11:30AM. Thanks.

Transgender Day Of Visibility

The second annual Transgendered Day Of Visibility is coming up. Join various community groups in a rally in front of Province House at 11:30 AM on Thursday, August 6th. Let's show our support for our Trans neighbors & friends.

For more information please contact Mark Hanlon at 940-6843 or info@aidspei.com .

Missed The Parade?

Couldn't get the time off work? Don't live in Charlottetown? Have a different excuse as to why you weren't there? Don't worry. Luckily I was there with video camera in hand ready to capture it all for you.



Happy Pride Everyone!

Flag Raising

Today in Charlottetown mayor Clifford Lee officially raised the Pride Flag high above (well, beside at least) City Hall for the entire city to see. I was happy to see so many from our GLBT community there to enjoy the ceremony.

CBC was also on hand to interview both Michael & Alana, so remember to watch Compass tonight.

And remember, if you weren't at the flag raising, you can still enjoy it by taking a drive (or walk) downtown along the corner of Kent & Queen.

Kelly & The Kelly Girls Hit Charlottetown

Kelly & The Kelly Girls are hitting Charlottetown on July 13th. Baba's Lounge to be exact. They're hoping to have a "queer heavy" crowd on hand. Come and join them for an evening of music and drinks. There's nothing better to do on a Monday night.



Kelly & The Kelly Girls
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Parade Volunteers Needed.

ARC is looking for volunteers to be on their float in this years Parade. The float's theme is Everyday People. They're looking for people to dress up as a doctor, judge, nurse, military, navy, fire personnel, police, construction worker, hockey player, baseball player, etc.

Contact Micheal at michaeldoiron@eastlink.ca

There's a 20 spot maximum, so contact now to ensure your spot.

Sign Up for the Coffee House.

There are still a few spots available for performers at this year's Open Mic Coffee House @ Beanz. Contact Michael Walsh to sign up.
Email: info@arcofpei.com