<strong>2018</strong> SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday May 10th, 6:30pm–9pm. DANCE CONTEST—<strong>2018</strong> HOT RODEO DANCE CHAMPION COMPETITION Hunters Nightclub, 302 E. Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, CA. Dance contest registration, $20 per person. See the poster for contest rules and Music Play List. Two-Step, Waltz, Shadow, Swing, and Line Dance. Ribbons awarded for each category. Hot Rodeo Dance Champion Buckle awarded to overall winner. Thursday May 10th, 9pm–close PALM SPRINGS HOT RODEO— WELCOME PARTIES Blackbook Bar, 315 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA. Hunters Nightclub, 302 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA. Friday May 11th, 8am–5pm IGRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING The Center—LBGTQ Center, 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr. ROOM #3, Palm Springs, CA Friday May 11th, 1pm–5pm HOT & WET COWBOY POOL PARTY Baymont Inn & Suites, 390 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA Friday May 11th, 5pm–8pm PALM SPRINGS HOT RODEO CONTESTANT REGISTRATION Baymont Inn & Suites, 390 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA Friday May 11th, 8pm–close BRANDON STANSELL CONCERT / OUT BEHIND <strong>THE</strong> SHED KICK-OFF PARTY Tool Shed, 600 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Palm Springs, CA Saturday May 12th, 9am–5pm PALM SPRINGS HOT RODEO COMPETITIVE EVENTS A.C. Dysart Equestrian Park, 2101 W Victory Ave. Banning, CA Saturday May 12th, 7pm–1am DANCING UNDER <strong>THE</strong> STARS— Sponsored by Chill Bar S. Indian Canyon & Arenas Rd. Parking Lot, Palm Springs, CA Sunday May 13th, 9am–5pm PALM SPRINGS HOT RODEO COMPETITIVE EVENTS A.C. Dysart Equestrian Park, 2101 W Victory Ave. Banning, CA Sunday May 13th, 8pm PALM SPRINGS HOT RODEO AWARDS CEREMONY TBD. Check hotrodeo.org for updates. Community Grand Marshal LISA MIDDLETON Palm Springs Hot Rodeo proudly honors Lisa Middleton as Community Grand Marshal this year. Ms. Middleton was elected to the Palm Springs City Council in November 2017. Representing Palm Springs, she serves on the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the Sunline Board of Directors, and the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy. Also representing Palm Springs, she serves on the following Coachella Valley Association of Governments Committees— Transportation, Energy & Environment, and Conservation. Prior to her election Ms. Middleton served as a member of the Palm Springs Planning Commission and as Chairwoman of the Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS). She is a member of the Boards of Directors of Neighborhoods USA, the Equality California Institute and the Desert <strong>LGBTQ</strong> Center. Ms. Middleton is the first transgender person elected to a non-judicial office in the state of California. In appreciation of her inspiring leadership, and in recognition of her commitment and contributions to the City of Palm Springs and all its people, the men and women of Palm Springs Hot Rodeo proudly proclaim Lisa Middleton as Community Grand Marshal <strong>2018</strong>. Grand Marshal GREGG HARVEY “It is truly an honor to be named the Grand Marshall of the <strong>2018</strong> Hot Rodeo,” says Gregg Harvey. “Some 21 or 22 years ago, I walked into a meeting of the Bay Area Chapter looking to volunteer and get involved. I walked out of that meeting, after meeting some amazing men and women with the following goals: Promote the sport of rodeo and the country western lifestyle, which encourages individual’s participation. Educate inform its members, other interested organizations, and individuals, regarding the sport of rodeo and the country western lifestyle. Provide a forum for communication among its members, the gay community and the public in general through activities and charitable contributions. My years as a chapter member of the Bay Area Chapter and now the Greater Palm Springs Rodeo Corporations has been my privilege and honor. I share this day with my family, my amazing friends and my partner of 23 years Greg Francis. Thank you again for this wonderful honor.” 30 <strong>THE</strong> <strong>FIGHT</strong> | www.thefightmag.com
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