BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:342929@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20261019T080133Z DTSTART:20261023T133000Z DTEND:20261023T170000Z SUMMARY:Pasta &\\; Pride: A Dinner &\\; Concert for the Community! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with an evening of fabulous en tertainment\\, delicious food\\, music\\, laughter\\, and community in th e heart of Poughkeepsie! Christ Episcopal Church invites the entire Hudso n Valley LGBTQ+ community\\, friends\\, and allies to join us for Pasta & amp\\; Pride\\, a special evening featuring internationally acclaimed sin ger-songwriter Shanna Sharp and award-winning pianist and musical directo r Brian J. Nash. 5:30–7:30 PM | Pasta Dinner Kick off the evening with a delicious pasta dinner\\, good conversation\\, and a chance to connect with friends old and new. 7:30 PM | A Fabulous Cabaret with Shanna Sharp &\\; Brian J. Nash Shanna Sharp is an internationally acclaimed singer -songwriter with a powerful\\, soulful voice and a gift for storytelling. Raised in Alabama\\, Shanna made her mark in New York City's vibrant Wes t Village music scene before taking her music to stages across the United States and Europe. Her original songs blend folk\\, Americana\\, indie r ock\\, and heartfelt storytelling. Her music has been featured on televis ion and radio internationally\\, and her performances have earned praise from BroadwayWorld. Now based in Europe\\, Shanna brings warmth\\, humor\ \, and an unforgettable voice to every performance. Learn more: https://s hannasharpmusic.com Brian J. Nash is an award-winning pianist\\, singer\\ , musical director\\, and producer who has performed with an impressive l ineup of Broadway\\, pop\\, and LGBTQ+ favorites\\, including Audra McDon ald\\, Jennifer Holliday\\, Laura Benanti\\, Deborah Cox\\, Andy Bell of Erasure\\, Ana Gasteyer\\, Countess Luann\\, and John Cameron Mitchell. B rian has performed around the world\\, including a sold-out run at the Sy dney Cabaret Festival. He also serves as entertainment coordinator and re sident musical director for Atlantis Events\\, the world's largest LGBTQ+ travel organization. Known for his incredible musicianship\\, quick wit\ \, and infectious energy\\, Brian knows how to put on a show! Learn more: https://www.brianjnash.com Together\\, Shanna and Brian promise a lively cabaret filled with wonderful music\\, laughter\\, and a little Broadway magic! Proudly Sponsored by Goodnight Kenny! We're thrilled that Goodnig ht Kenny\\, one of downtown Poughkeepsie's favorite LGBTQ+ nightlife dest inations\\, is sponsoring our cabaret! And the party doesn't stop when th e music ends! After the performance\\, head over to Goodnight Kenny\\, 27 Academy Street\\, for an official Pasta &\\; Pride after-party. Keep the celebration going\\, grab a cocktail\\, and enjoy a night out with fr iends! Tickets Pasta Dinner: $20 Cabaret: $20 Dinner + Cabaret: $35 Get y our tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-galapasta- and-pride-a-dinner-and-concert-for-the-community A Celebration with a Pur pose Pasta &\\; Pride is also a fundraiser for Christ Church's Kitchen Renovation Project. Our kitchen serves not only our congregation but als o ESL classes\\, community gatherings\\, summer programs\\, and many othe rs throughout the year. Your participation helps us continue welcoming an d serving our neighbors. But most of all\\, this is about bringing people together\\, celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month\\, and having a wonderful t ime! Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends\\, bring your chosen family\ \, and come celebrate with us! Come for the pasta. Stay for the music. Th en come have one more drink with us at Goodnight Kenny!\\nhttps://www.gay out.com/usa-canada/united-states/new-york/events/pasta-amp-pride-a-dinner -amp-concert-for-the-community--2026-10-23 LOCATION:biggayhudsonvalley.com URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/new-york/events/pasta-amp-pride-a-dinner-amp-concert-for-the-community--2026-10-23 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR