Phoenix Pride Week 2014 Trivia

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1. In 2012 voters in Arizona's new 9th congressional district elected this person, who is the first openly bisexual congressperson, to Congress.

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Kyrsten Sinema was elected as the congressperson for Arizona's new 9th congressional district in 2012. She is notable for being the first openly bisexual congressperson in history.

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Phoenix Pride Week 2014 Trivia - Quiz

Test your local knowledge of the community's his/herstory and fun facts.
If you are a fan of local history or want to hear the stories from those that lived it join us on Wednesday April 2nd and Wednesday April 9th at Kobalt for our Storytellers series.
April 2 - featuring.... see more. . Mike Fornelli, Stacy T Louis, Pat Olivo and Tony Bartoli
April 9 - featuring. . . Clayton McKee, Barbra Seville/Richard Stevens and John Breen (add'l guest TBA)
Come along on a trip down memory lane, have some laughs and maybe even learn a little something new about Phoenix and the history of our amazing community. Bring your own memories, comments and questions for our panelists and be part of our Collective Story!
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2. What local 501(c)3 sporting group turns 25 this year and has raised over $750,000 for local charities over the years?

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3. What openly gay former Arizona legislator was discharged from the Army in 2001 under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" after a series of events that started with this person standing up for domestic partnership benefits at the Legislature?

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Steve May is the correct answer because he is the openly gay former Arizona legislator who was discharged from the Army in 2001 under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" after advocating for domestic partnership benefits at the Legislature. Barney Frank and Tom Simplot are not relevant to the question and do not fit the given criteria.

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4. What popular bar was located in a building that was once a Taco Bell?

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Wink's is the correct answer because it was a popular bar that was located in a building that was once a Taco Bell.

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5. In 2002 Hamburger Mary's opened on 7th St. What was it renamed in 2006 after the owners dropped the franchise?

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In 2006, after the owners of Hamburger Mary's dropped the franchise, the restaurant was renamed Burger Betty's.

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6. Which Phoenix bar address has undergone the most name and ownership changes over the years?

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Besides Stacey's, this address has been home to the Coyote Club, Foster's, Roxy's, Mineshaft, Studio 43, eLounge and Sanctum.

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7. In 2006 Arizona became the 1st state to defeat a constitutional amendment placed before voters to restrict marriage to heterosexual couples. What was this proposed amendment?

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Unfortunately, Prop 102 passed in 2008 and defined marriage in AZ as being between one man and one woman, but it greatly scaled down from Prop 107 in 2006 which also sought to outlaw Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships.

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8. In what year did the first Phoenix Pride March happen?

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The correct answer is 1981. This is the year in which the first Phoenix Pride March took place.

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9. On December 31, 2013 local legend Ms. Ebony passed away. Who is now the oldest Drag Queen in town?

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Since Ms. Ebony passed away on December 31, 2013, she is no longer eligible to be the oldest Drag Queen in town. Therefore, the correct answer is Julie Craig, as she is the only option remaining.

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10. Which of the following was NOT a previous name for the bar at 5749 N 7th St, now known as Apollo's?

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The previous names for the bar at 5749 N 7th St, now known as Apollo's, were Mr. Fat Fingers and Tommy and Clydes. "The Connection" was not a previous name for the bar.

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11. Tony Bartoli, the previous owner of many bars in town, speaks of a night when which  famous act partied down at his bar Harpo's?

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Tony Bartoli, the previous owner of many bars in town, recalls a night when a famous act partied down at his bar Harpo's. The correct answer is The Pointer Sisters.

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In 2012 voters in Arizona's new 9th congressional district elected...
What local 501(c)3 sporting group turns 25 this year and has raised...
What openly gay former Arizona legislator was discharged from the Army...
What popular bar was located in a building that was once a Taco Bell?
In 2002 Hamburger Mary's opened on 7th St. What was it renamed in...
Which Phoenix bar address has undergone the most name and ownership...
In 2006 Arizona became the 1st state to defeat a constitutional...
In what year did the first Phoenix Pride March happen?
On December 31, 2013 local legend Ms. Ebony passed away. Who is now...
Which of the following was NOT a previous name for the bar at 5749 N...
Tony Bartoli, the previous owner of many bars in town, speaks of a...
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