Press Release

September 1, 2004

Celebrate Bisexuality Day

Celebrate Bisexuality Day, held on September 23 of each year, puts bisexuality on the map with its call to promote bi visibility and celebrate the wonderful diversity of bisexual lives.

Toronto bi activist Cheryl Dobinson points out that “it’s important to have a day like this for bisexuals; it raises awareness in mainstream society and also in gay and lesbian communities about the existence of bisexual people and our unique issues, history, and culture.”

The 1999 brainchild of three US bi activists, Celebrate Bisexuality Day has quickly become an international success. Events have been held across the globe, from Australia to South Africa, from New Zealand to Sweden, and from Germany to Japan. There have also been numerous celebrations each year in the US and Canada.

Gigi Raven Wilbur, a bi/trans activist and one of the founders of Celebrate Bisexuality Day, feels that the day “captures the ideals of freedom and allows people to envision a world where people can safely explore different options creatively through the expression of celebration.”

For more info:
Cheryl Dobinson, bisexualityday@egale.ca

Celebrate Bisexuality Day Events

Toronto

“Let’s Talk About Bisexuality”—A lively panel discussion on topics including bi identity, myths and stereotypes about bisexuals, biphobia, bi activism, relationship issues, dis/connections with gay and lesbian communities and more! Moderated by Emmy Pantin. Sept 27, 2004, 6-8pm 519 Church St. Community Centre.

Toronto Bisexual Network present "ANYTHING THAT GROOVES": A fabulously sexy event for bisexuals and our friends and allies
Thursday, September 23, 2004, B Sweet, 1279 Queen Street West (between Dufferin & Lansdowne).

Stand Up Comedy - Rick Innis, Live Cabaret - Saucy Tarts, Dance - DJ Winnie, Loose Lips Kissing Booth - All Night Long
Doors open @ 8:00pm, Show Starts @ 9:00pm, $2 Cover at the Door, Proceeds benefit the Toronto Bisexual Network

Montreal

Family Fun at at the Old Port of Montreal
When: 1:30 PM. Meeting point: Montreal Science Centre.
333, rue de la Commune west (Kind Edward Pier).
We will meet in front of the red structure at the entrance of the Centre. (This is the same building as the IMAX theatre).
Bring your bikes, roller blades, a musical instrument if you wish . . . .but most importantly, yourself!
(In case of rain, please consult the voicemail below for Plan B).

Dinner and party at the Cafi Europien
When: 5:00 PM. Meeting point: 2nd floor of the Cafi Europien. 1560, rue Sainte-Catherine East (corner Alexandre-de-Shve).
Children are welcome for dinner.

All bisexual, bi-curious and bi-friendly people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and gender identities are welcome!! Bring a friend!

For more information on these Montreal events: Voicemail: (514) 859-9021; Email: info@biunitemontreal.org; Website: www.biunitemontreal.org

If you are planning an event for Celebrate Bisexuality Day and would like the information posted here, please contact Cheryl Dobinson at bisexualityday@egale.ca.

If you would like to plan something in your community and want to chat about ideas, connecting with others, making it happen, or anything else, please email Cheryl Dobinson at bisexualityday@egale.ca.

Bi Links

Toronto Bisexual Network - www.torontobinet.org
Bisexual Resource Center - www.biresource.org
Bisexual.org, Bringing Bisexuals Together - www.bisexual.org
All Things Bisexual - www.allthingsbi.com
Bi The Way - http://bitheway.org/Bi

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