CHRISTOPHER STREET WEST AND GELSON'S
 
ANNOUNCE CULTURAL PARTNERS OF LA PRIDE  
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Christopher Street West Public Relations, 323-793-4742

LOS ANGELES (May 22, 2008) - Christopher Street West  and Gelson's Markets are Proud to announce the official Cultural Partners of the 2008 Los Angeles LGBT PRIDE Celebration.  "This rich cultural tapestry reflects the incredible artistic vision and unique diversity of a Proud city abundant with opportunity to attend live performances of the highest caliber", said Jeff Stein, with Gelson's Cultural and Promotional Affairs. 
 
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Gelson's has been an appreciated sponsor and significant partner of LA PRIDE for the past several years.  After the welcomed launch of this exciting program in 2007, the Cultural Partners of LA PRIDE are located inside the Gelson's booth near the WAMU Mainstage on the LA PRIDE Festival lot.  Community attendees are invited to stop by and learn more about upcoming performances, membership and play games for a chance to win snacks, tickets and more!
 
From Center Theatre Group's 'A Chorus Line', the musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line, playing from May 21 - July 6, 2008 (centertheatregroup.org) to the megahit blockbuster 'Wicked' at the Pantages Theatre through September 28, 2008 (broadwayla.org) and Puccini's action packed psychological thriller 'Tosca' at LA Opera playing May 17 - June 21, 2008 (losangelesopera.com) to the landmark Hollywood Bowl where Southern Californians gather to picnic and enjoy outstanding music under the stars (hollywoodbowl.com) LA generates some of the most remarkable theatrical experiences in the world. 
 
For specific information about the Cultural Partners of LA PRIDE and Gelson's, join us at the festival June 7 and 8, 2008 with discounted advance festival tickets available online, visit the Gelson's cultural Spotlight at (gelsons.com/services/CS/) or please find additional contact information below:
 
Center Theatre Group
Ahmanson Theatre
Mark Taper Forum
Kirk Douglas Theatre
centertheatregroup.org
 
LA Opera
losangelesopera.com
 
Hollywood Bowl
hollywoodbowl.com 
 
Pasadena Playhouse
pasadenaplayhouse.org 
 
Cabrillo Music Theatre
cabrillomusictheatre.com  
 
Reprise Theatre Company
reprise.org  
 
The Greek Theatre
greektheatrela.com  
 
LA Stage Alliance
lastagealliance.com  
 
South Coast Repertory
scr.org 
 
Celebration Theatre
celebrationtheatre.com     
 
Broadway L.A.
A Nederlander Presentation
broadwayla.org 
 
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
gmcla.org  
 
Performances Magazine
performancesmagazine.com 
 
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
toaks.org 

Orange County Performing Arts Center
ocpac.org
 
The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Project
LAWomensTheatreProject.com 
 
Geffen Playhouse
geffenplayhouse.com
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The 2008 Los Angeles LGBT PRIDE Celebration (LA PRIDE) will be June 6, 7, 8 in West Hollywood. Please visit LAPRIDE.org for more information.

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A non-profit organization, Christopher Street West, is a leading partner in the advancement of rights and equality of the LGBT community. Led by professionally driven, volunteer based board members, Christopher Street West produces one of the largest Pride Celebrations in the United States with an expanding global presence reaching millions of people every year.
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