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September 26, 2021

Coralville - Today was the official grand opening of Coralville's newest entertainment venue. It's Tavern Blue and it certainly lived up to all of its hype. Tavern Blue is located at 805 2nd Street in the heart of the historic Coralville Strip.

The day's celebration also brought out local dignitaries including Coralville city Manager Kelly Hayworth.

The wood-burning oven was fired up and the incredible staff was working extremely hard to make sure everyone was having a good time and didn't have to wait long for their orders. 

This is of course the home of the First-Ever Coralville Pride Festival on November 7. It's going to be the most impressive Pride Festival of the year!

www.CoralvillePrideFestival.com

Coralville's professional hockey team becomes our newest preferred Pride Fest vendor. Thank you, Iowa Heartlanders, for your support of Pride Fest in Coralville! Visit www.Iowaheartlanders.com for tickets and merchandise.

Also, Thank you, O'Brien Family McDonalds, for your support of the Coralville Pride Festival. 

A limited number of vendor booths and sponsor opportunities remain for our September 5th event. Email tim@romllc.us for more information.

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You Can Make A Difference 

Would you please visit  http://uigoldrush.org/pride and give what you're able to? No amount is too small.

Like all philanthropic funds related to UI Health Care, federal law prohibits the provision of direct patient services (such as money toward medications, surgical procedures, etc.). However, funds can be used to support additional training and education for providers through LGBTQ-focused conferences. Additionally, it could be used to fund a position such as a social worker or care navigator to help assist LGBTQ patients through the complex care system of insurance coverage, prior authorization, and specialty care.  Visit the Gold Rush campaign at http://uigoldrush.org/pride.

The Recliners of Iowa City play a wide variety of music, shaped by their own interests and the talents of guest performers who enhance the experience for everyone. 

Perhaps “contemporary-pop-folk-indie-rock” most appropriately describes the repertoire of this group of Iowa City denizens who have played together for nearly 25 years. Their music ranges from classic ’60s and ’70s rock to songs by contemporary singer-songwriters. It includes American folk music, Irish melodies, bluegrass, Van Morrison tunes, and edgy rock and ballads of Richard Thompson. Check out the Recliners, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaV8dLXj6CQ

As the title states, "location" really does mean everything. It's no different for a Pride Festival. It's certainly not a cliche. Thank you, Tavern Blue, for your inspirational support of our Festival.

Despite all the best efforts, it took us a while to find the perfect host. The wait has been worth it. Tavern Blue is the official site sponsor and host of Pride Fest in Coralville. Check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068220606201.  I'm certain everyone will agree - Tavern Blue is the place to be this fall.

As with any search, our new site required a new event date. The new date and time are 100% confirmed. The new date is Sunday, November 7, noon - 8 pm. 

The entertainment will be exceptional. The atmosphere at Tavern Blue is incredible. This will be a Pride Fest to remember!

Doors open at 12 noon. All events take place on our entertainment stage. Coralville Pride Festival is Free, and everyone is welcome!

Excellent food available all day for purchase from Brinck & Iron

Noon - 1 pm 

Live iHeart Media broadcast: 100.7 The Fox, KISS Country 96.5 FM, Hot 95.7 Cedar Rapids.

2-3 pm

GoGuide Magazine's Pride Honor Roll Class of 2021 Presentation. Honoring:

Liz Mathis, Zach Wahls, Troy Price, John Lundell, Janelle Rettig, Elizabeth Tovar, Charles Swanson, Jan Jensen, Andrew Sherburne, The Quire of Eastern Iowa, City of Iowa City
Full biographies can be found at www.issuu.com/goguideiowacity.

4-5 pm

Family-friendly community circus

6-8 pm

Live From Iowa City

The Recliners of Iowa City

https://www.facebook.com/The-Recliners-of-Iowa-City-350253899510/

Stage Sponsor:

965 Flats

Entertainment Sponsor:

Hancher

You can make a difference.

Here's how to do it.  Coralville Pride Festival offers the opportunity for you to engage the local LGBTQ+ community by sponsoring our 2021 event.  

There is still time to become a sponsor, vendor,  or Guide to Pride advertiser. It's all about celebration in our Festival Villiage.

Don't forget about the 'Official Guide to Pride' print publication. It's a great resource to reinforce your message! Email tim@romllc.us for more information.

The complete information packet (sponsor/vendor/Guide to Pride advertising information is available at HTTP:/www.Issuu.com/GoGuideIowaCity

The “Official Guide" to Coralville Pride Fest in Coralville

 Collector’s edition

There will be 3,000 printed copies spread throughout Johnson, Linn, and Cedar Counties.  The Magazine will be available beginning October 15.  

Of course, will also be on our enhanced online platform at www.issuu.com/goguideIowaiowacity.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to show your support for the local LGBTQ+ community by place an advertisement for the collector's edition to the Coralville Pride Festival.

For more information, email tim@romllc.us.

Iowa City Press-Citizen - LocaliQ - part of the USA Today Network is the newest sponsor of Coralville Pride Festival.

Coralville Pride Festival is honored and gracious for this generous sponsorship.

Look to future issues of Press-Citizen for our full-page advertisements announcing updates and event information.

Today, Coralville United Methodist Church joins Coralville Pride Festival as a preferred vendor/informational booth sponsor. This support is so appreciated. Thank you!  

https://www.coralvilleumc.org/

Twitter, #ILoveGayIowa, and @ReachOutM on Twitter are the exclusive social media sites for Coralville Pride Festival 2021. Information regarding this event on Facebook is old and outdated. www.Twitter.com/ReachOutM and www.CoralvillePrideFestival are the exclusive location for accurate information regarding our 2021 Festival. 

Please check each site daily. New sponsors and vendors are signing up daily to participate in this event. 

Introducing #ILoveGay Iowa (www.Twitter.com/@ILoveGayIowa), part of the #ILoveGay network Pink Media has developed exclusively on Twitter. With a focus on just the LGBTQ+ community throughout the state, #ILoveGay Iowa is a new type of media company that brings to the forefront the voices of both LGBTQ+ organizations and local LGBTQ+ Iowans, placing a more balanced emphasis on the content developed by both. Including influencers, media, and corporate brands also wishing to be part of these LGBTQ+ Iowa conversations, #ILoveGay Iowa has developed a unique formula and business model for discovering the latest in news, events, and happenings throughout the state, including an emphasis on some of the user-generated content (UGC) posted during various Pride festivals throughout the year.