First Carbondale Pride Event Makes History for Southern Illinois

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First Carbondale Pride Event Makes History for Southern Illinois
By: Colby Kluthe- MetroEast NEWS
photos by: Mickey Johnson

(CARBONDALE)

Club Traz in Carbondale decided in early June to "make a start" with the first Carbondale Pride Festival.   A three day event, Carbondale Pride began on June 17th and included a number of events the entire weekend.

With more than 200 attending in its inagural year, Carbondale Pride is a welcome addition to equality efforts throughout the State of Illinois.  This years headliner was the well known musician Julie Schurr as well as the Southern Illinois Kings, which have made a definitive mark on the Carbondale scene over the past year.

Julie Schurr, who calls the Saint Louis region home, has traveled extensively since 2007, after frustrations that stem from the lack of opportunities for female musicians.  Schurr is available for bookings and offers much of her music & apparell for purchase on her website: www.julieschurr.com

Mickey Johnson, who is on staff at Club Traz has been kind enough to keep us in the loop with the vibrant scene in her part of Southern Illinois. Providing us with excellent coverage of Pageants & special events that occur nearly every weekend of the year.

MetroEast NEWS congratulates Carbondale in their first Pride Festival, and look forward to upcoming events in 2012 and beyond!

Julie Schurr at Traz 6-18-11 performing Boi in the Girls room :)

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Julie Schurr at Traz 6-18-11 performing Boi in the Girls room :) during Carbondale, Illinois first Pride!!! video by:
KrisTy Flint

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