Nick Oram of Q Television is presented a ``Key to the City''http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050307/75993_1.html Nick Oram of Q Television is presented a ``Key to the City'' of Miami Beach PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2005-- Q Television Network (Pink Sheets: QBID - News) was the only gay/lesbian television station to film at the 2005 Winter Party Festival, March 2-7, 2005 in Miami Beach. Michael Aller, Tourism and Convention Director and Chief of Protocol for The City of Miami Beach, presented Nick Oram, host of "Q on the Move," a key to the city of Miami Beach recognizing Q Television as the first "openly gay" television station to cover Miami Beach. The ceremony took place Monday at 10:00 am in front of City Hall. A short DVD presentation of the ceremony will be available on Q Television's Web site as soon as possible. "We are thrilled to be presented with a key to the city of Miami Beach. We continue to travel across the country and gain more recognition for Q Television. We are well-received wherever we go, and getting a key to Miami Beach is a great honor," said Frank Olsen, President and CEO of Q Television Network. "We are the only gay/lesbian television station that covers all national events, parties, etc. and our dedication is paying off." "Q on the Move" was in Miami Beach to cover the parties, performances and people of the Winter Party. Oram interviewed Billy Bean, former major league baseball player and author of "Going the Other Way: Lessons from a Life In and Out of Major League Baseball" and Matt Foreman, Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The exclusive footage will run in early April on a special episode of "Q on the Move," the network's travelogue of gay-friendly places, people and events. Q Television can be found on RCN on Channel 255. For further information on programming and subscriptions please visit www.qtelevision.com. About Q Television Network This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. For further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit www.qtelevision.com. Contact: Source: Q Television Network Submitted by QBIDVenus (16 posts) on March 7, 2005 - 9:34pm. |
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