The event will take place in the Historic Rosemary District of Sarasota, Florida from May 20th - 22nd, 2011. Aligned with ceremonies across the nation, the festival’s mission is to raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights on state and federal levels. Admission is free. For press inquiries or interviews, please contact us.
Event Schedule: May 21st, 2011, 2:00-10:00pm
Mainstage
2:00-2:30 Opening/Ribbon Cutting w/Guest Speakers
2:30-3:00 Completely From Mountains
3:00-3:15 Todd Kachinski-Kottmeier
3:15-3:45 Jun Bustamante/Ngaire
4:00-4:30 Elysian Sex Drive
4:30-4:45 Joe Saunders (speaker)
4:45-5:15 DJ Cooley
5:30-6:00 Friends of Giants
6:00-6:30 Brian Bradley
6:30-7:00 A Fragile Tomorrow
7:15-7:45 Spirit Tramp
8:00-8:30 Sons of Hippies
8:30-8:45 Harvey Milk Candle Vigil
8:45-9:15 MeteorEYES
9:30-10:00 Ha Ha Tonka
Moscone Stage (at The Red Panty Press)
2:30-3:00 Josh Weinstein
3:15-3:45 Michael Miller
4:00-4:30 Kirsten Campbell
4:45-5:15 4th Street Redemption
5:30-6:00 Kenra White
6:15-6:45 Christie Le’nee
7:00-7:30 Charles Reynolds (of SatelliteKill)
Art Exhibit
Opening on the eve of the festival, the Harvey Milk Festival Art Exhibit will remain open for viewing throughout the event. Artwork will also be featured on the festival website. We will be showcasing our community’s exceptional artistic talent with a collection of work focusing on Harvey Milk and equality. Artists will present their own interpretations of Harvey Milk as an icon for the civil rights movement, creating pieces based on the theme of equality. All visual arts mediums accepted.
