Subject: strictly FYI: Event in Seattle,WA - May 20th
From: Tara DeZao <texxorswriter@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 11:10:11 -0700
To: NEWS@safeschoolscoalition.org

Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

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(1)  9th Annual Youthopolis (Seattle, WA, May 20th 2011)

 

The 9th Annual Youthopolis is this Friday and you're invited.   Youthopolis is an annual celebration of LGBTQ youth (22 and under) and their contribution to the community!  It's organized by youth at the MPowerment Project. 

 

Come join this year's festivities on Friday, May 20th at the Wing Luke Museum (719 S King St) in the International District.

 

Details:

 

TIME: Doors at 7:30PM and Event 8-11pm

THEME: B-Movies (dress up for the theme or just come as you are!)

MCs: Aleksa Manila & Gaysha Starr

ENTERTAINMENT: Singing, Dancing, Drag & Live Music (THE CAT FROM HUE)!

FOOD: Catering from Uwajimaya and desserts from the Confectional!

COST: FREE and ALL AGES!

 

Spread the love!  Invite your friends, loved ones, and family to help celebrate queer youth and their accomplishments.  

 

Hope to see you there!

 

P.S. Find this event on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=212767478747773


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