HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2006 & 25th Anniversary of AIDS/HIV Research
This June will mark the 25th anniversary of AIDS, a
pandemic that affects more than 40 million people
worldwide and claimed more than three million lives
last year.
According to the latest CDC data, there are nearly
20,000 people living with AIDS cases in the
Baltimore metropolitan area. The AIDS epidemic is
not over, and on behalf of the GLCCB and other
HIV/AIDS service providers, we invite you to report
on our efforts to spread the word that finding a
safe and effective HIV vaccine is our best hope for
ending the AIDS epidemic.
May 18 is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, a day dedicated
to spreading awareness and educating the public
about HIV vaccine research. And we invite you to
attend our events on Thursday May 18, 2006.
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Events:
Health and Human Services Providers? Lunch and Learn
Location: GLCCB, 241 West Chase Street
Time: 12 noon to 3pm
Cost: Free, You Must RSVP
Health and Human Services Providers? will
participate in a HIV Vaccine 101 presentation and
then have the opportunity to ask questions from
local community experts and HIV vaccine researchers.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. RSVP
required.
Free Movie: Rent
Location: Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 North
Howard Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Time: 6:30pm to 10pm
Cost: Free. Tickets available at the GLCCB
The public is invited to a free screening of the hit
movie Rent, based on the hit Broadway play of the
same name, at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center. There
will be discussion groups about HIV vaccine research
following the movie screening. Refreshments will be
provided.
Our events will highlight current progress toward
developing a safe and effective preventive HIV
vaccine and talk about the many ways that people can
get involved in the cause.
If you cannot attend our event, we encourage you to
contact us as a resource for information on HIV
vaccine research in Baltimore.
If you would like to attend either event please
contact Gary Wolnitzek, Program Manager at the GLCCB
at 410-837-5445 ext. 17 or via e-mail at
gwolnitzek@glccb.org.
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Spring is in full swing, Baltimore Pride is just one
month away, and the Center is busy coordinating events
throughout the community during Pride month and beyond.
This June also marks the 25th anniversary of AIDS.
We will be working even more closely with other
community-based organizations to raise awareness and
continue the fight against HIV and AIDS.
We hope you will see something of interest and come
out to support us. Be sure to check out the links
below to stay current on Baltimore Pride and
activities at the Center.
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Spend the Night with Kathy Griffin - A benefit for Baltimore Pride 2006!
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Join us for an intimate reception with Kathy Griffin
after her show at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on
Thursday, June 1.
Meet Kathy in person. The evening includes hors
d'oeuvres and cocktails sponsored by Van Gogh vodka.
Each guest will receive an autographed copy of her
DVD, Kathy Griffin - Allegedly, plus you'll receive
a photo disk of the evening.
This reception is limited to 20 guests and is
expected to sell out quickly. All proceeds benefit
Baltimore Pride 2006 and $100 of your purchase price
for each ticket is tax deductible.
You must have tickets to Kathy's show to attend the
reception. Tickets for the reception are $150 each.
Tickets for the reception and the show (premium
seating in the first five rows) are $200.
Credit card orders by phone only. To order your
tickets, call 410-837-5445 between 12:00 p.m. and
5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Please pass this info on to your friends!
If you'd like to volunteer and get involved with
Baltimore Pride this year, please email
volunteer@baltimorepride.org.
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Hearts & Ears now meeting at the GLCCB
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Hearts & Ears, an organization focused on LGBT
individuals with mental health issues, is now
hosting their support group at the GLCCB on Tuesday
evenings while they seek a permanent home.
The mission of Hearts & Ears is to advance the
empowerment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender individuals who utilize mental health
services through support, advocacy, awareness
raising, and educational opportunities.
Other services offered by Hearts & Ears include a
speakers bureau, newsletter, and a buddy program.
If you can assist with finding a permanent home for
Hearts & Ears, or would otherwise like more
information about the organization, please contact
Paula at (410) 323-0444 or heartsandears@toast.net.
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Melissa Ferrick Returns
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One of the big attractions at last year's Baltimore
Pride festival was singer-songwriter Melissa
Ferrick. Thousands were on hand at Druid Hill Park
last June, many travelling just to see her
performance.
VH1.com says "Toss Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, and
Melissa Etheridge in a blender, hit 'frappe,' and
pour yourself a tall glass of Melissa Ferrick."
This July, Melissa is returning to Baltimore for a
more intimate show at Club Hippo. Please join us on
Sunday, July 16th for a full-lenth show presented by
the GLCCB and the Hippo. Proceeds will benefit the
GLCCB and help support its programming.
Tickets are available at the Hippo and the GLCCB
office. General Admission tickets are $20, Reserved
seating is $25, and a limited number of VIP tickets
are available for $30 which includes a private
reception and refreshments.
Doors open at 8:00
p.m., show starts at 9:00. Call the Hippo at (410)
547-0069 or the GLCCB at (410) 837-5445 for more
information or for tickets.
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