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Hudson Valley AIDS Walk Grand Prize Announcement: You Could Win a Week’s Stay on Vieques!
Monday, March 17th, 2014Drag Brunch 2014 Sells Out
Monday, March 17th, 2014Hi folks – we’re glad (and sad) to say that the third Drag Brunch at Gunk Haus on April 6th is now fully booked, with 85 people signed up to attend! Thanks to everyone who made their reservations with Dirk at the Gunk Haus, and we’re thrilled that everyone is so excited to see the antics of Trixie Starr, JoJo Gerard, Lilly Sa’Vage and Miss Pattie Lee.
However, we don’t like having to turn anyone away. If you missed snagging a reservation, you can add yourself to our waiting list by calling (914) 785-8277 or emailing us. If we receive any cancellations, we’ll fill them from the waiting list on a first-come, first-serve basis depending on the size of your party. (For example, if a party of 2 cancels, we’ll notify the next party of 2 on our list. If a party of 4 cancels, and the next 2 people on the waiting list ask for a party of 2, we’ll offer them the spots.) We will contact you if we have space for you by Saturday, April 5th at 5 pm.
Or, you can call Gunk Haus the morning of April 6 to check on availability.
Thank you for your support! All proceeds from the Drag Brunch support the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk, which happens on the Walkway Over the Hudson on Saturday, May 17th.
Jamie and Terry Get Ready for the AIDS Walk
Friday, March 30th, 2012Watch our new “Jamie and Terry” video for the 2012 Hudson Valley AIDS Walk on our YouTube channel!
ARCS Night at TGI Fridays in Poughkeepsie!
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Spend $20 and ARCS gets $5 on Thursday, June 9th.
Join ARCS’ Hudson Valley AIDS Walk committee for a final wrap-up of our largest fundraiser of the year by dining at TGI Friday’s on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, June 9th!
Spend $20, and ARCS gets $5! TGIFriday’s will be donating 25% of the price of your meal to ARCS when you bring in this flyer: http://www.arcs.org/events/TGIFridays.pdf.
We’ll be there at 6 pm, but YOU can dine for lunch or dinner. Just make sure to print out and bring this flyer and hand it to your server when you arrive!
Dine-in only on Thursday, June 9th. One per party, per visit. For more info, call (914) 785-8283.
Ulster Co. Pre-Registration Party for Hudson Valley AIDS Walk Cancelled
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Unfortunately, some facilities issues at Gunk Haus in Clintondale have forced us to cancel our pre-registration party for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk tonight Thursday May 5, 2011. Walkers may register in person at the Walkway Over the Hudson’s Highland entrance on Saturday, May 7th beginning at 10:00 am instead. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We want our Ulster County supporters to know that we appreciate their support for the 19th Annual Hudson Valley AIDS Walk. Please call (914) 785-8326 with any issues or questions regarding the AIDS Walk on Saturday.
Night Out at the Museum: New Videos Online!
Friday, April 15th, 2011BigGayHudsonValley.com threw a “Night Out at the Museum” on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Frances Lehman-Loeb Art Center on the campus of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie to celebrate their re-opening after renovations, and to raise awareness for the upcoming Hudson Valley AIDS Walk on May 7th. Babycakes Cafe (a Dining Out for Life participating restaurant) provided an array of fruits and cheese, while on-campus acapella group the Vastards performed their gleeful renditions of pop hits. Nicole Roylance, Coordinator of Public Education and Information for the Frances Lehman-Loeb Art Center, took a few moments to talk with us about the Center’s Keith Haring silkscreens. Nicole kindly loaded their Keith Haring silkscreen works onto a digital display, due to the size of each silkscreen, to bring a greater sense of connection to the AIDS Walk for this one night. In this short video, she shares the connection now forged between the Lehman-Loeb Art Center and ARCS.
Check out ARCS’ YouTube channel to see these videos!
Photos from Drag Brunch at Gunk Haus
Monday, April 11th, 2011
Guests enjoyed delicious brunch fare like this fruit-topped waffle.
Our sold-out Drag Brunch took place at Gunk Haus restaurant in Clintondale, NY on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Over 75 guests enjoyed classic brunch entrees with a German twist while DJ John Martin from Superior Sounds provided upbeat music. Hudson Valley “girl about town” Trixie Starr served as our hostess, and JoJo Gerard reinterpreted classic songs from yesteryear. The Gunk Haus staff kept on their toes (in lederhosen and kilts, no less) and helped us raise approximately $1,000 for ARCS’ programs and services. Funds will go toward the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk on May 7th.
We are grateful to our volunteers and donors: Dirk and Elizabeth from Gunk Haus, Trixie Starr, JoJo Gerard, John Martin, Marquis Evans, Jana Fernandes, Ellen Maher, Eclectic Studios Hair Salon, the Hotel Sierra, Lydia Higginson, Verizon, Dick Wilde, BigGayHudsonValley.com, Billiam van Roestenberg, and everyone who attended this fantastic, fun event.
Photos by Dick Wilde
Tim Lawton, Rob Conlon, Todd Michael Thomas, and Michael Hall raise a toast to ARCS.Trixie Starr
Marquis Evans from Superior Sounds takes a break for brunch.
Bob Brink of Beacon
Brian Kelly, Ryan Judge and Stephan Hengst
Ellen Maher, ARCS’ Community Relations Manager
J. Dewey, ARCS’ Director of Public Relations, with Trixie Starr, glamorous hostess
James, Gunk Haus’ kilted server
Jeff Kraus, ARCS’ Executive Director, addresses the crowd
John Martin and Marquis Evans from Superior Sounds
JoJo Gerard gave three stellar performances at Drag Brunch
Patrick Decker and Stephan Hengst of BigGayHudsonValley.
Drag Brunch at the Gunk Haus!
Friday, March 18th, 2011
Enjoy an April shower of frivolity as Gunk Haus, a German gastropub in Clintondale, NY hosts “Drag Brunch” on Sunday, April 10th from 11 am to 5 pm to benefit ARCS. For $20, you’ll have your choice of breakfast entrees, coffee, pastries, fruit and a mimosa, and Gunk Haus donates $10 of your meal to ARCS. Hudson Valley favorite Trixie Starr brings her cavalcade of games, fun and surprises, JoJo Gerard imports a bit of Fire Island fire, while Ophelia Nightly performs a few songs along with a special “mystery guest”. Additional music and sound provided by Superior Sounds. Make your reservations today by calling (845) 883-0866 or email info@gunkhaus.com.
Performances between 12 and 2 pm but brunch services lasts from 11 am to 5 pm. Proceeds will go toward the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk.
The Gunk Haus is located at 387 South Street in Clintondale (but if you’re searching on Google Maps, enter the town of Highland, NY 12528 instead).
Trixie Starr keeps it classy.
Ophelia Nightly
JoJo Gerard
Hudson Valley AIDS Walk: The XtraNormal Commercial
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Jamie fills Terry in on this year's Hudson Valley AIDS Walk
Our first commercial for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk is here! Check out this Q & A between two friends created in the super-easy, text-to-movie XtraNormal format. (Hey, if GEICO can do it, why can’t we?)
Help us spread the word about the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk on Saturday, May 7th on the Walkway Over the Hudson by pasting this link on your Facebook wall or blog, or send it out by email to friends and family that would like to know more about the Walk.
Jamie & Terry on: the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk
And you can even “remix” this commercial or make your own HVAW promo on XtraNormal.com!
Unexpressed: In and Out of Love, a Valentine's "Or Not So" Cabaret
Friday, January 14th, 2011
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ARCS would like to express our thanks to Todd Michael Thomas, musical director Jon Breitenbach and Jim and Patrick from Chill Wine Bar for pulling this event together! With over 50 guests in the audience, we raised more than $1,000 for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk. Check out a few videos from the performance on our YouTube channel if you missed it!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Chill Wine Bar, ARCS and Todd Michael Thomas invite you to an evening of love…well, some love and some not-so-full-of-love songs, and some that have nothing to do with Valentine’s Day at all (but the word ‘love’ may pop up in the lyrics). With music direction by Jon Breitenbach.
ARCS will be there at 7 pm, but Chill opens at 5 pm
Show Begins at 8PM
$20 Suggested Donation at the door
All proceeds go to benefit the 2011 Hudson Valley AIDS Walk and ARCS.
Chill is located at 173 Main Street in downtown Beacon. Look for the blue lanterns in the window!