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9th May 2008
Cruz comes of Age!
This May Bank Holiday Cruz 101 is finally legal at 16 years old & to celebrate has a week of barely-legal birthday parties planned!
 9th May 2008
Wedding Fayre at Malmaison Thursday 29 May 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapes as you mingle with Manchester's finest wedding suppliers.
You may be in white but the hotel is in Moulin Rouge. That's Mal life - Eat Drink and Sleep it!
Contact Gemma Spooner to reserve your place for £5 - 0161 278 1080 or email gspooner@malmaison.com
7th May 2008
A show-biz send-up like no other…
Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision (Sarajevo)
The Lowry, Mon 19 – Sat 24 May 2008
North West Première
 4th May 2008
Hells Teeth Events presented Fusion @ Ning with a six course extravaganza of Thai/Mulay food to include a cocktail reception and Thai Cabaret Show. Andy and Norman of Ning split the donation price of £25 with Challenge Mulanje and Hells Teeth organised the event for free.
Over £800.00 raised on the night. "WELL DONE". To all concerned.
 2nd May 2008
Tuesday 13th May, see's the launch, at Harvey Nichols, of the brand new Tom of Finland fragrance.
This exclusive event, takes place between 7pm and 10pm and includes an after event at Canal Streets, VELVET.
For full details, please click
 1st May 2008
Tickets for this year's 'coming of age' Manchester Pride went on sale today(1st May), for only £12.50 for the whole of the Big weekend!!!
Because of this great early saving, advance sales are expected to be the best ever, with the increase to £17.50, not due to be applied until July 14th.
Tickets are available from selected Village venues and are subject to their handling charge.
 1st May 2008
Canal St is offering exclusive packages to see the Australian Pop Princess on Friday 18th July. Although this concert is SOLD OUT, we have the following opportunity.
The evening includes, fabulous seats, a Champagne reception, wine, beer, soft drinks and light food.
The pre-entertainment above, all takes place in a private facility.
Tickets are available on a limited basis and are only £185 + vat per person. Also, if you want to stay overnight, we have an exclusive arrangement with the Princess on Portland .Click for details.
If you are interested please contact us via info@canal-st.co.uk
We also have availability for GIRLS ALOUD AND DOLLY PARTON.
 1st May 2008
One of the great Manchester success stories, The Great Bear Bash returned to the village this weekend.
The great atmosphere in the Village over the weekend was greatly influenced by the presence of hundreds of Bears and their admirers.
Full details and photo gallery of their events very soon.
For more information click.
 30th April 2008
'Without You I'm Nothing' is a world premier and Sandra's only UK appearance this year.
Supported by Tina C, the performance takes place on 9th May 2008 at Manchester Opera House.
This unique mash up of outrageous diatribe, lethal satire and sizzling rock and roll is selling fast. So, BOOK NOW.
Please note that Sandra will also be in conversation with Tim Teeman, at the Cornerhouse, on Sat 10th May 2008 at 6.30 p.m.
 29th April 2008
Sat 24th May see's the 16th Birthday of Manchester's legendary club Cruz 101.
With PA by Booty Luv and a varied mix of DJ's, upstairs and down, this promises to be quite a night.
Tickets on sale from next week.
11pm til 6pm licensed.For more information please visit www.cruz101.com
 27th April 2008
Gtentelevision announce several new additions to their site.
TV,DVD's and Music all in the new LIFE section.
For this weeks Top 10 Music Videos click Chart.
 26th April 2008
Getting Ready For Summer 2008!
Gaydio is coming back for our fourth broadcast in the summer of 2008. This promises to be our biggest and boldest broadcast to date, with all the fantastic shows that we have previously bought you with a lot more. We will once again be bringing you the live final of Mr Gay UK as well as live broadcast from your favourite venues, and our very own Gaydio holiday, from Gran Canaria
 25th April 2008
Manchester Pride sees its 'coming of age' party this August, with its biggest ever party, set to roll.
To read Richard Hector-Jones article in City Life click
Please contact Jackie Crozier on 0161 236 7474 or email: jackie.crozier@manchesterpride.com
 23rd April 2008
Some of the most famous people on the planet (Hollywood performers) have been surrounded by speculation about their sexuality for years.
Some where more obvious than others!!
With Bette Bourne's forthcoming production about Rock Hudson as part of Queer Up North, Click to see a full list of those confirmed or rumoured to be Gay.
 22nd April 2008
A series of consultation meetings have been arranged for residents affected by the Big Weekend.
If you live or work in the Village, please come along to find out and discuss what is being planned for this year's Manchester Pride Weekend and more importantly, how it will effect you.
The first is 8th May at Churchills,6.30 til 7.30.4 are planned, altogether.
For further dates click on the heading.
21st April 2008
Now in its 3rd year,Paul Harfleet's Pansy Project has several new events planned.
Paul has planted pansies for victims of Homophobia from London to New York and continues to explore new contexts for the project.
For more information please visit www.thepansyproject.com
 21st April 2008
Keshet (Hebrew for rainbow) is a group for people who identify as both Jewish and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning.
The group meets on the third Thursday of the month is open to Jews and their friends from all shades of the rainbow (secular to orthodox, patrilineal, matrilineal or wannabe) who wish to meet up for an informal chat and make new friends.
 21st April 2008
Velvet are pleased to announce that they are in the top ten bars of the World according to the website www.worldsbestbars.com, sponsored by Jamesons. The list includes bars from Australia, Japan, Russia, and London so they are in good company!
 21st April 2008
Following the huge success of the first event,Gay Village favourite, Hotel International ,is to host 2 more nights..
They are on Sunday 25th May and then Sunday 25th August at 8pm.
The event incs,a buffet and a selection of dances such as, the Eightsome Reel and of course the Gay Gordons.
For fun, friendship and some very good exercise contact Dave Taylor 07765 256702 for more details.
This event is in association with GAY GORDONS MANCHESTER.
Tickets are £5 on the door or £4 in advance.
 18th April 2008
A joint initiative by the Village Businesses Association and Manchester Pub & Club Network will be launched today for licensees, managers and door security staff of licensed premises in the city centre, particularly those who are located next to the city’s canal.
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