New Wave Libations

12/24/2025

Happy holidays to everyone!

You may not have heard, but I am closing NWL and will close this page at the end of the year.

If you want to know what I am up to, or continue to support my small business endeavors, I welcome you to follow me . I continue to serve the LGBTQ+ and non-alc communities.

I will also be around volunteering throughout the year with Pittsburgh Equality Center and Shepherd Wellness Community as well as for Allies for Health + Wellbeing and more.

Thank you to EVERYONE who supported my mission, especially the amazing Mel Bee (Happy Birthday!) at Open Road Non-Alc. Without her, I never would have achieved the Pride AF gala, met the makers I did, learned so much nor met the many amazing people that I did. And, I am honored to call her a friend.

Also, the team at OUTrageous Bingo. You all are an inspiration and I look forward to volunteering and continuing to support you. Thank you for the opportunity to be side by side with you.

Thank you to my friends and family, especially my husband, who supported me at events and helped with spreading the word. I couldn't have done it without you! Lisa McChristian, Patti Lou, Karen Somerville, Holly Pgh, Roy Tucker, Hailey Terese

Dixie Surewood, I am forever a fan girl! Get well soon! 💜

I will be selling most of my bar ware from bars to bar mats and table cloths and more. Lmk if you are interested in anything.

I said I would. I did. And, I am proud!

12/11/2025

Amazing!

Q***r nightlife taught us you needed a drink to belong. Andrew Krumm built Sober One Six to prove the opposite, and it’s filling rooms. Inside the sober drag shows, mocktails, and dance floors changing how we go out.

08/06/2025

We are saddened to say that Pride AF 2025 has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet our minimum funding for the event this year.

We remain steadfast in supporting the LGBTQ+ community and spreading the word of inclusion, and that means inclusion of non-alc choices.

Be sure to support our recipients we were not able to honor this year:
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Thank you to the sponsors who offered to support the event: , , , and .free.pgh as well as our in-kind partners: , , and .

Thank you to and for being our supportive talent. You can find both of them out and about ALL THE TIME!

You can support your local non-alc shop, the award winning and share your experience with others. New Wave Libations will return to in September.

Above all else, please be kind to one another. We are stronger together!

07/15/2025

🌟🏳️‍⚧️ Pride AF 2025 proudly supports… TransYOUniting! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that is one of our official recipients for Pride AF 2025!

This powerful, Pittsburgh-based organization is by and for Black and Brown trans people leading the way in advocacy, mutual aid, emergency housing, and community care. 💪✨

TransYOUniting is on the front lines, fighting for dignity, equity, and survival- and creating safe, affirming spaces where trans individuals are not just seen, but celebrated.

🌈 When you support Pride AF, you’re helping us pour resources back into organizations like TransYOUniting that are driving real change in our city.

We’re proud to stand beside them, and we hope you’ll join us. Help us keep Pride AF thriving—and full of heart.
📣 Tag a local biz, share this post, and help us spread the word! Or DM us here.



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07/14/2025

🌈🏠 Pride AF 2025 is honored to support… Proud Haven! 💖

We’re beyond excited to announce that is one of our 2025 Pride AF recipients!

Proud Haven provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in the Pittsburgh area. They create safe spaces where young people can feel affirmed, supported, and empowered to thrive. 🌟

No one should ever have to choose between being themselves and having a place to sleep. Proud Haven makes sure they don’t have to.

🎉 Your support of Pride AF, whether through sponsorship, attendance, or spreading the word, directly uplifts vital organizations like Proud Haven who are making a real difference in our community.

Let’s keep showing up for the future of our q***r youth. 💪

***rJoy

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07/13/2025

🌈✨ Pride AF 2025 is proud to support… Shepherd Wellness Community! ✨🌈

We are thrilled to announce that is one of our 2025 recipients. 💖 This incredible Pittsburgh-based nonprofit has been a lifeline for people living with HIV/AIDS for over 35 years—offering support, meals, wellness programs, and a deeply compassionate community.

Their mission? To empower people living with HIV/AIDS to live with dignity, strength, and joy. And that’s something we’re honored to rally behind.

🎉 When you support Pride AF, as a sponsor, attendee, or volunteer, you’re directly contributing to organizations like Shepherd Wellness who are doing life-changing work every single day.

Stay tuned as we share more about our recipients and how your support makes a lasting impact. 💪

***rJoy

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07/12/2025

🎉🏳️‍🌈 Pride AF 2025 is officially in the works—and it’s already shaping up to be even more fabulous than last year! 💃✨

We’re sending a HUGE shoutout to our amazing sponsors who have stepped up early to support this joyful, intentional, and inclusive celebration. 🙌

💖 THANK YOU! Your support fuels everything we do—from booking local talent to creating a safe, welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

We truly can’t do this without you. Stay tuned for more sponsor spotlights and exciting event updates coming soon! 🌈🔥

🎟️ Tickets go on sale mid-August via Eventbrite—VIP tix will be limited
📬 DM us or email [email protected] to receive our sponsorship packet!

Help us keep Pride AF thriving—and full of heart.
📣 Tag a local biz, share this post, and help us spread the word!

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***rJoy

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07/11/2025

🌈✨ Pride AF 2025 is Coming and We Need You! ✨🌈

Swipe through some of the unforgettable moments from our inaugural Pride AF celebration in 2024 an evening filled with joy, connection, music, and mindful celebration. 💃🏽🕺🏽✨

We created this event with love, purpose, and pride… and we’re doing it all again in 2025! But to make it even bigger and better, we need financial support from sponsors, allies, and community partners.

💖 What your support makes possible:
✅ Local entertainment
✅ Inclusive, alcohol-free celebration space
✅ Honoring LGBTQ+ organizations like , &
✅ More joy, more access, and more impact

🎟️ Tickets go on sale mid-August via Eventbrite. VIP tix will be limited
📬 DM us or email [email protected] to receive our sponsorship packet!

Help us keep Pride AF thriving—and full of heart.
📣 Tag a local biz, share this post, and help us spread the word!

***rJoy

07/10/2025

🌈 Pride AF is Back — and We Need Your Help! 🌈
Planning for the second annual Pride AF is officially underway, and we’re calling on our community to help us take it to the next level. 💥

🎤 In 2024, we raised $1,100 with ALL proceeds benefiting local LGBTQ+ organizations. This year, we're aiming higher—but we can’t do it without sponsors.

✨ Every dollar raised goes directly to producing the event and paying forward to our beneficiaries. If we exceed production costs, those funds go straight to the community.

💖 New in 2025:
We’re proud to be honoring the incredible work of Shepherd Wellness Community, Proud Haven, and TransYOUniting, featuring the fabulous Max Starvania and hosting a special VIP hour before the event opens to the public.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale in mid-August via Eventbrite with limited VIP tickets available!

📣 Please help us spread the word! If you or a business you know is interested in becoming a sponsor, I’d be honored to send our sponsorship packet. Let’s make Pride AF 2025 unforgettable!

05/23/2025

I'm excited for our first vegan menu tasting with .

Thanks to Mel for holding my hand and Chris for collaborating with us and to the amazing staff at Ruckus for a delicious menu!

05/04/2025

I'll be signing out for a week beginning on the 5th but hope you see you later in the month and throughout June!

I'm still recovering from bilateral pneumonia post-Vegas,
and need to get caught up and prepared for some events. Maybe I'll see you there:

Transyouniting and Proud Haven : May 17
Ruckus Room vegan tasting with Open Road Non-Alc: May 23
Pittsburgh Pride: small business area: June 1
OUTrageous Bingo: June 7
Greenfield Pride: June 24
Fox Chapel Pride: June 29

Be safe out there and take care of one another.