Wild BodemaOn stage: 1:10 - 1:55
Wild Bodema means women who drum and these women can really drum! Performing a variety of traditional and original rhythms, this new Asheville group of percussionists produces a high-energy sound that will make you want to get up and dance. This will be Wild Bodema's third year performing at Asheville Pride.

View our recent performance with Womansong at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDCUr8qnaRs and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHJ3IdEMDzo.
For more information email drumming@wildbodema.com

Someone's SisterOn stage: 3:50 - 4:40
Someone's Sister's rare blend of rich harmonies and vocal expression has taken them from NC to their interview with NPR's "All Things Considered," to the stages of Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, and to New York's The Bitter End. According to Curve Magazine, Someone's Sister "proved on their debut CD, Hand Me Downs, that they're in a class of their own." With the recent release of their second CD "Calm in the Chaos," the sisters are hitting the stage hard with a diverse musical selection that offers an exciting listening experience for everyone. For those who like to know their listening moments are well spent, all proceeds from their music go to creating a foundation for the prevention of child abuse.

For more information about Someone's Sister and their mission, please visit their website at www.someonessister.com

NC Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceOn stage: 12:55 - 1:05
The mission of NCCADV is to provide the membership and allied professionals with the tools necessary to build a society that is dedicated to ending violence against women through support, education and awareness.

For more information about NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, please visit www.nccadv.org

PFLAGOn stage: 2:00 - 2:05
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national nonprofit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, DC, the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.

For more information about PFLAG, please visit www.pflag.org

People of Faith for Just RelationshipsOn stage: 2:10 - 2:15
PFJR, or the People of Faith for Just Relationships is an organization composed entirely of the religious who are in stark opposition of anti-gay marriage legislation, the PFJR has won an ACLU Award for its work. Reverend Joe Hoffman, of the United Church of Christ is a cofounder and leader of People of Faith for Just Relationships and has also become a pastor who refuses to legalize heterosexual marriages until he has the power to legalize all the relationships of the people in his congregation.

For more information about People of Faith for Just Relationships and the First Congregational United Church of Christ Asheville, NC, please visit www.uccasheville.org

Ian Palmquist, Equality North CarolinaOn stage: 3:25 - 3:30
Equality NC is a statewide group dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. We work toward that goal by effectively lobbying the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments on issues like employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnership, HIV/AIDS, and more. We also work to engage North Carolinians with educational programming and outreach efforts.

For more information about Equality NC, please visit www.equalitync.org

Gabrielle MichelOn stage: 3:35 - 3:40
Let Your Light So Shine! Rev. Gabrielle Michel takes your group or congregation on a journey through your life, experiences and heart to speaking, expressing and living your Truth.

For more information about Rev. Gabrielle Michel, please visit www.gabriellemichel.com

Western North Carolina AIDS ProjectOn stage: 4:45 - 4:50
The Education programs of WNCAP are very diversified and are targeted to special groups such as teenagers, women, gay and bisexual men, lesbians and transgendered people, minorities, substance abusers and the mentally handicapped. In addition to these programs, WNCAP also offers educational material and resources.

For more information about WNCAP, please visit www.wncap.org

Rich Hurley, Human Rights CampaignOn stage: 4:55 - 5:00
Rich Hurley, Charlotte, NC, is on the national Board of Governors of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) representing the state of North Carolina. He has been an active volunteer, steering committee and board member in NC for HRC for the past 5 years. He will be speaking on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign sharing their national mission of equality, current efforts regarding Hate Crimes, ENDA and Don't Ask, Don't Tell as well as how anyone can get involved locally with the NC chapter.

Founded in 1980, the Human Rights Campaign advocates on behalf of GLBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about GLBT issues.

For more information about HRC, please visit www.hrc.org or www.hrccarolinas.org

Please forgive us, but the Commitment Ceremony has been canceled
due to the change of venue. Thank you for your understanding.