Spring Dinner

The Spring Dinner celebrates Rochester and Western New York’s commitment to winning the fight for equality and justice for LGBT New Yorkers and our families. Featuring a reception, a presentation of our Community Service Award and a live auction, the Spring Dinner is an inspiring evening. More information, sponsorship opportunities and general ticket sales: http://www.prideagenda.org/springdinner We are thrilled to announce that Stephen Wallem, best known for his role as Thor on the Showtime series Nurse Jackie, will be on hand to emcee the Pride Agenda’s biggest evening in Rochester. Popular to television audiences, Wallem is a veteran of the stage having performed across the country alongside such names as Patti LuPone, Richard Chamberlain, and David Hyde Pierce. New York State Senator Brad Hoylman will provide the evening’s keynote. Senator Hoylman is an ardent supporter of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) and is the lead sponsor on the Child-Parent Security Act as well as a bill presently before the State Legislature that would protect our youth from so-called “conversion therapy” that tries to change who they are. Long-time local activist Evelyn Bailey will be recognized with the Community Service Award this year. Evelyn is an educator, political activist and historian who has led the LGBT movement with posts at many different community organizations and initiatives. Most recently, Evelyn’s commitment to record the work and progress of our community turned into a decade-long project to chronicle Rochester’s robust LGBT history, which inspired Shoulders to Stand On, a documentary film from the Gay Alliance, Rochester, NY. Remarks by Pride Agenda Executive Director Nathan M. Schaefer.