WELCOME, WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT PRIDE!

NEW: We encourage you to visit each of the tables this year & explore what great places of businesses & other organizations in Centre County who are all here to support State College Pride!

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Performers Bios

MARGOT BEVINGTON: In addition to being an award winning Children's Musical artist, Margot is the Youth Program Coordinator for Centre LGBT+. Margot is also a music teacher and performer, and she'll be performing a Children's Music set in the Family Fun zone today as well. Although Margot just released her third album and you can find her music on ITunes, Spotify and YouTube, it's rare for Margot to perform her songs for adults. However, she wrote this song for this moment. The song honors Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and is a call to action, to speak out against the cruelty and fatal violence orchestrated by this administration.

DIEGO MAN-DANA: is a Drag King with Opulence: Drag Ambassadors at Penn State. Diego has been doing drag for over 3 years in the State College area. He wants to make sure you have a fun time at the honky-tonk!

“THOMASIN GRACE - singer songwriter, performing a mix of songs, including three tracks from her upcoming album, Changeling” A local lesbian performer she brings a voice for everyone!

PORCH PARTY is the band you want to hang out with to hear tunes that remind you of a summer’s day on the porch! Band members include Liz Lasher, Mickey Tomasetti, Tom Mallouk, Randy Doughty, and Michelle Katz. Playing a combination of folk, country, blues and rock through the decades, there’s a little something for everyone.

ERIC IAN FARMER (& FRIENDS) Eric Ian Farmer & Friends will perform interpretations of songs from days of old as well as original works about relationships, social awareness, and finding one's path in life. Songs will be mostly in English, but you also might hear Spanish, Swahili, or Portuguese. The ensemble features local musicians MARE CLEARY on vocals and ukulele, MICKEY KLEIN on electric bass, NATY MARTINEZ on vocals, NEVARIS [nuh - VAR - iss] on congas, PEPE BARCELLOS on guitar and vocals, URIE KLINE on percussion, and singer/songwriter ERIC IAN FARMER on vocals and acoustic guitar.

TEMPEST PRODUCTIONS: Tempest invites you to our celebration of individuality and self-expression in our “Miscast” Classics! We’re breaking free of traditional casting norms—think cross-gender, re-gender, color-blind, color-conscious, and re-age performances that let our amazing artists shine in their own unique ways. Experience the classics like never before in this vibrant mini showcase that promises to spark your imagination and redefine storytelling.

MUMU CHANEL VAN PELT: bio TBA soon!

SHAMUS DANIELS: Williamsport's own Shamus Daniels is a fun-loving drag king who turns every stage into a riot of joy, pride, and unapologetic storytelling. Fueled by fierce love and a deeply rooted passion for LGBTQ+ advocacy, Shamus uses his performances to lift the audience, amplify voices, and remind everyone that joy is a powerful form of resistance. With equal parts swagger and charm, Shamus shows up loud, proud and ready to start a revolution with a smirk and a wink, always inviting the audience to join the movement – because the revolution only gets stronger when you step into the moment too!

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