Join the Hairdressers Ball organizers for a fun kick-off celebration at Union Tavern’s Bar 49 on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 9 pm onward. Pick up a t-shirt, purchase advance tickets, and possibly win a pair of tickets to the big show on August 14th. Music by Prephab; no cover.
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Hairdressers Ball Kick-off Party
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016Black & Latino Barber Shop Health Outreach Initiative
Friday, June 10th, 2016
The Coalition’s Men’s Health Event is sponsored by The Healthy Black and Latino Barbershop Initiative in Poughkeepsie, NY. Following the Barbershop visits will be a Father’s Day Parade in honor of one of our local community volunteers (John Flowers) who passed away earlier this year (organized by his daughter Yvonne Flowers and her committee. After the parade we will all gather on the Hudson River for more Men’s Health activities, entertainment, food, fun and fellowship.
Hairdressers Ball Charity Hair Show
Thursday, June 9th, 2016Welcome to the sixth annual Hairdressers’ Ball Charity Hair Show, presented by Phenix Salon Suites, which takes place on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Ramada Conference Center in Fishkill. The Hairdressers Ball (HDB) is one of Hudson Valley Community Services’ signature events and draws together hundreds of guests for an over-the-top, inventive runway show of hairstyles, costumes and performances. Sixteen top-notch salons and barber shops display their creativity, and YOU get to vote in our first-ever Audience Favorite Poll! Be there to vote in person for your favorite salon or the most amazing look.
Enjoy a red carpet reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvre, vendors, door prizes and a cash bar before the big show. Once the salons have thrilled you with amazing creations on the runway, stick around for the after-party at 6:30 pm in the Brass Rail nightclub with DJ Prephab. It’s three events in one–all to support a great cause. Your ticket purchase supports HVCS’ programs and services for Hudson Valley residents living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.
This event is meant for EVERYONE who appreciates creativity, supporting local causes, and a fantastic party!
Pride Summer Picnic
Friday, May 20th, 2016Big Gay Hudson Valley’s 8th annual summer community pride picnic is back! We’ll be returning to the fabulous grounds of the historic Locust Grove Estate with the biggest and gayest BYO picnic of the summer season. Pack a basket and spend the day enjoying live entertainment, family activities, lawn games, picnicscape competitions, community groups and so much more.
BYO Picnic
Ready your favorite blankets and pack up your basket for the most fabulous picnic of the summer. Creativity, uniqueness, noms and tastiness are all encouraged as you set up the ultimate al fresco spread. As always this event is 100% BYO. We will not have a bar or food vendors set up on site, so be sure to pack everything you’d like to enjoy. Alcoholic beverages are permitted (and encouraged) for those 21 and over. Small, tabletop propane barbecues and sterno warmers are permitted, otherwise no open flames, please.
This year some special guest judges will be giving out prizes for Best Picnicscape (i.e. your fabulous picnic spread) in the following categories:
- Best Food & Drink Display
- Best Queen-Inspired Theme
- Best Use of a Picnic Blanket
The entire family is invited to join, please just keep any dogs on leashes and be a considerate neighbor and clean up after your pet.
Entertainment + Community
Some fabulous picnicking music will be served up by Rosendale’s DJ Ali G as she spins vintage vinyl beats live from the gardens of Locust Grove. Once the sun goes down, come inside Locust Grove’s spectacular gallery and dance to the vinyl stylings of DjSquirrelsuit (who many of you may know from his Kingston-based Homo Disco parties).
Working with our friends at Poughkeepsie Farm Project, we’ll have some family-friendly crafts and activities that kids of all ages will be able to make & take home.
Enjoy tons of live performances from local drag sensations Avi Munster, Pinky Socrates and Valkyrie Hail. Hudson’s own Trixie Starr will also be on hand with tons of prizes to be won by contestants playing in her rendition of the classic game show, Match Game.
We’ll also be joined by a variety of local and regional not-for-profit organizations and community groups who will be on hand to tell you more about what they do for our community and how you can get involved with their efforts.
Cover for the Queen City Pride Picnic is $10 person (kids under 14 are free).
Queen City Pride Tea Dance
Friday, May 20th, 2016Spend an afternoon with the community over a few fabulous cocktails with music, games and dancing on the sunny indoor/outdoor patios of Union Tavern in Downtown Poughkeepsie. DJs Prephab and a couple of surprise guests will keep the sunny afternoon energy high as queen-sized games make for queen-sized fun with blown up versions of Jenga, corn hole, Connect Four and beer pong available on site.
Come in Drag, Get in Free!
No cover if you come in queen-inspired drag. Think Queen Elizabeth, queen bee, Queen of Hearts, Freddie Mercury – whatever “queen” means to you. For those not in drag, cover is $5.
Queenpin Bowling: Queen City Pride
Friday, May 20th, 2016Rally your friends and put on your lucky shoes, we’re going bowling! Open to players of all ages, this casual night out won’t be “spare” on fun whether you bring a team or join one when you arrive. The newly renovated Spins Bowl offers up 26 lanes (and we’ve booked the whole place!) to kick off Queen City Pride weekend. Music will be spinning as disco balls, black lights and on-lane screens set the stage for a queen-sized video bar – the perfect backdrop for you to rack ‘em up and strike ‘em down all night long.
Admission to the event includes all the bowling you can handle and your rental for those fabulous shoes. A newly overhauled cash bar and snack counter will be available for those wanting to stay fueled up while throwing those strikes.
A max of five people can play on a lane at one time for up to three games per reservation. Since lanes are booked at the front desk when you come in, we encourage everyone who wants to play to arrive with their group intact so that you can all get on the lane at the same time.
Admission is $20 per person for adults (18+) and $10 per person for kids & teens. Spectator entry (for those that want to hang out but aren’t interested in bowling) is just $10.
Dutchess/Ulster Case Managers Earn “Red Noses” for Great Performance
Friday, May 20th, 2016 
It was Red Nose Day at HVCS’ Poughkeepsie and Kingston offices! Our Case Managers celebrated several months of not being “in the red” in their quality assurance data dashboard. This means that the program has been meeting or exceeding Department of Health performance standards. Way to go, Dutchess & Ulster case managers!
Hudson Valley AIDS Walk & Run Photos & Video
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016Thanks to everyone who walked, ran, volunteered, supported and sponsored the 2016 Hudson Valley AIDS Walk and 5K run on Saturday, May 7th! It was a great day despite a little rain with plenty of music, food, and outdoor fun. We also had a very special afterparty, “Heels for Hope,” later on at the Firemen’s Exempt Association.
Here’s a look back at the big event, thanks to videographer Nijinsky De La Cruz and photographer Tracey Buzzanco.
Hudson Valley AIDS Walk Pre-Party: Funny T-Shirt Contest
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
GET YOUR SHIRT TOGETHER for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk & Run!
at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon
Friday, April 29, 2016 8 pm – midnight
with DJ music by Prephab
Funny T-Shirt Contests: wear your funniest, most vulgar, or most clever group t-shirts and you could win! Prizes for Funniest Shirt, Most Vulgar Shirt, and Group or Team Shirts (2 or more coordinating shirts).
Door Prizes & Raffle!
Registered Walkers and Runners can pick up their AIDS Walk/Run shirts that night, or register on-the-spot and get your shirt right there – skip the registration line on May 7th!
T-Shirt Decorating Bar — donate $5 per shirt and glam up your AIDS Walk shirt with craft supplies.
$5 suggested donation at the door
Plus Chill will donate a portion of all sales–come for dinner and stay late for drinks! All proceeds to benefit Hudson Valley Community Services’ programs for local people living with HIV/AIDS.
Heels for Hope: Drag Showcase & AIDS Walk Afterparty
Thursday, April 7th, 2016
UPDATE: Heels for Hope returns for another night of amazing drag performances, laughter, delicious cocktails and dancing–all to support the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk & Run! Join Prephab, Superior Sounds and HVCS at the Firemen’s Exempt Association (our new venue) for a drag extravaganza!
Please note that the schedule has been revised and there will not be a buffet dinner before the show. All ticket purchases will be refunded. However, the Firemen’s Exempt will have a great bar menu available for purchase.
Tickets at the door: $15 or $10 if you’re wearing your 2016 AIDS Walk/Run shirt. 18+ to enter, 21+ to consume alcohol, of course.
Doors at 8:00 pm
Show at 9:00 pm
All proceeds benefit HVCS’ programs for local people living with HIV/AIDS.
Drag Showcase featuring:
Coco Caine
Diabolique
Katarina Mirage
Valkirie Hail
Victoria Precise
Maxx Pleasur
and more performers!
Dancing after the show
Hosted by Ryan Keith and Kiley J. Winn