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Out Boulder staff member, Cathy Busha, has piece published in Daily Camera
'Boulder exhibit highlights Holocaust's 'other' targets' |
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Check out a guest opinion piece about the traveling exhibition, "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals" by Out Boulder staff member, Cathy Busha, in today's Daily Camera.
Click here to read the piece...
Please consider forwarding the piece to your friends, re-posting it on Facebook and tweeting it - we need your help to spread the word about the exhibition. Thanks!
We will send out a special edition eNewsletter tomorrow with all the events that are being held in conjunction with the exhibition - stay tuned!
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"Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945"
Opening Reception - Thursday, April 21 from 5 to 7pm at the Boulder Public Library
Free and Open to the Public
Featuring Dr. David Shneer and
Resonance Women's Chorus |
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Out Boulder is the lead organization in bringing an important traveling exhibition from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. The exhibition is called, "The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals" and provides pictures and text of this largely untold story. The exhibition will be on display at the Boulder Public Library from April 21st to May 22.
The Boulder Jewish Community Center will generously provide kosher-for-Passover refreshments. Professor David Shneer.will provide opening remarks. Dr. David Shneer is associate professor of history and director of the Program in Jewish Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Called a "taboo-breaking scholar" by Tikkun magazine, Shneer's work concentrates on modern Jewish society and culture. His books include Queer Jews, finalist for the Lambda Literary award, Yiddish and the Creation of Soviet Jewish Culture, finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, and New Jews: The End of the Jewish Diaspora, that has sparked discussion in publications like the Economist and the Jerusalem Post.
For more information on the exhibition, click here...
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A Out Boulder's Monthly Happy Hour
at Hapa Sushi (1117 Pearl St, Boulder)
Wednesday, April 20th from 5 to 7pm |
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Drop in for Out Boulder's monthly social gathering of LGBTQ and Allied people at Hapa Sushi!
Free food and drink specials. We have the room in the back all to ourselves. A great way to network and meet other people!
$5 donation to Out Boulder requested - no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Out Boulder and Bent Lens Cinema Present
"Paragraph 175"
A powerful documentary that details the persecution of queers under Nazi Germany
Monday, April 25 at 7pm
at the Boulder Public Library Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public
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Just Added!
 Out Boulder and Bent Lens Cinema Present "Paragraph 175"
(part of Out Boulder's presentation of the traveling exhibit on Nazi persecution of homosexuals)
When: Monday, April 25 - 7pm
Where Boulder Public Library Auditorium -
FREE - 9th St. and Canyon Blvd entrance
The first documentary to expose the widespread torture, imprisonment and murder of lgbt citizens by Hitler's Nazi regime under German's sodomy statute, "Paragraph 175" details the hunt and persecution of queers during the Holocaust.
Narrated by Rupert Everett and directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, the film chronicles the lives of several men who survived their arrest and confinement in Nazi concentration camps. Of the 100,000 mostly gay men arrested from 1933 - 1945, only about 4,000 survived. The story of queer persecution during the Holocaust had never been documented before this film.
The Boulder Gay and Lesbian Film Festival first screened "Paragraph 175" here in 2001.
Check out the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySlMFFJQcO0
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Out Boulder Presents: The Garden Party 2011
May 15th from 4 to 8pm |
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 Please join us for a Spring Garden Party to benefit Out Boulder! Featuring your most fabulous neckware! We encourage you to wear a tie, scarf, ascot, boa (we prefer feather boa to snakes!), bolo or other neckware :) For details: 303-499-5777 or party host, Dave Ensign, at densign@outboulder.org
Minimum suggested donation $25. All tax-deductable donations gratefully accepted.
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In Our Own Voices: An Intergenerational Film Journey
Film Shorts by local LGBTQ Youth and Elders
in 'StoryCorps' Style
Sunday, May 1st 2-5pm
at the Nomad Theatre (1410 Quince, Boulder) |
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Our movement cannot move forward without understanding its past nor can it move without the vision, energy and new ideas of young people.
FREE! Please join us Sunday, May 1 for an afternoon of film, food, conversation, and community! Out Boulder, Bent Lens Cinema, Boulder County Aging Services, and Rainbow Elders premiere our ground-breaking, heart-warming documentary shorts.
This spring Boulder County youth and elders joined together to share their stories, this is what we discovered across generations...
BONUS FEATURE! "Before Stonewall" An audio/visual history of the LGBTQ Movement before the 1969 Stonewall Riots.
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LGBTQ and Allied People of Color Survey |
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Hi! My name is Jessy and I'm working with Out Boulder to help organize events by and for LGBTQ and Allied People of Color in Boulder County. I thought I would send out a brief survey to hear directly from people what kinds of events they'd like to do. If you identify as LGBTQ and a Person of Color, thank you for taking 5 minutes to fill out the survey below. If you'd rather just talk with me on the phone, my number is 720-434-4818. Thank you! Please click here if you identify as an LGBTQ or Allied Person of Color to take the survey... |
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Community Education on Bias-Motivated Crimes |
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There will be a presentation in April on Bias-Motivated (Hate) Crimes that includes:
- Hear from the DA's office a short summary of what constitutes a bias-motivated crime.
- Identify 3-5 potential "expert witnesses" who would be trained and able to provide testimony in bias-motivated crimes about the identity group that is targeted.
- Identify a network of people able to come together, possibly 3 times a year, to provide resources to the prosecuting team in potential bias-motivated crimes.
We would also like to discuss what types of work is being done that we may be able to do together to address the underlying cultural issues that promote bias-motivated crimes.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Aicila at alewis@outboulder.org.
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Boulder ADAPT and Out Boulder Discussion about the Institutionalization, Isolation and Social Marginalization of People with Disabilities and the LGBTQ Community |
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Tuesday, April 26 -- Boulder Creek Room, Boulder Public Library 5:30 to 6:30pm. Free and open to the public.
 Today people with disabilities in the United States face forced institutionalization because of physical and mental disabilities. This social isolation and segregation is something we share with other marginalized Americans particularly those from the LGBTQ community.
During this time of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum presentation of "The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals;" Boulder ADAPT encourages you to join our dialogue about the imposed institutionalization and isolation that still impacts our lives today. We will remember the T-4 forced euthanasia of people with disabilities by Nazi persecution and how our public policy still prefers the Disability Community "out of sight." ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom.
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Last Week to Pre-Register for Queer Tango! |
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Queer Tango in Boulder! Come and learn this beautiful, improvisational social dance, in a safe, fun and friendly GBLT environment. Classes will focus on good form, leader/follower connection, technique and musicality. No partner is necessary and couples are welcome. Part of the proceeds from Queer Tango go to support Out Boulder.
Absolute Beginners Cycle
Preregistration and payment by APRIL 22ND.
Day: Friday / Time: 6-7pm
Location: KAKES STUDIO BOULDER
Dates: May 13th (7 WEEKS)
Fee: $70/per person
Intermediate Beginners Cycle
Preregistration and payment by APRIL 22ND.
Day: Friday / Time: 7-8pm
Dates: May 13th (7 WEEKS)
Location: KAKES STUDIO BOULDER
Fee: $70/per person
CONTACT: fahirji@gmail.com / mobile: 303-717-1772
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First Friday by Babes Around Denver
Friday, May 6th - 6pm to 2am |
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First Friday by Babes Around Denver at Tracks/EXDO is the largest monthly women's party in the USA with more than 1500 lesbians from 21-75 every month. Doors opeen at 6 and we play music for everyone including country, retro. Top 40, club and Hip Hop. Winner Best of Denver 2009 and 2010 Best Club Night - Reader's Choice. 3 Rooms and 3 Awesome DJ's in Denver's biggest LGBT Club. First Friday is inclusive and ALL LGBT and straight allies are welcome. Cover only $5 from 6-9 and $7 from 9 to close
For more information...
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Sound Circle - Take Me to the Moon |
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After last year's immersion in the sounds and images of the Grand Canyon, Sound Circle is turning to the world of musical theatre, mixing familiar standards with contemporary repertoire to create a lush and moonlit musical world. Original arrangements and compositions by Schmit-Lobis, passionate harmonies, inspired juxtapositions, and a mix of a cappella and accompanied music combine in a collection of love songs that is at its core a concert in love with life. This cabaret-style concert is unlike anything you've heard from Sound Circle before.
For more information...
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Earthday with Laurie D
Friday, April 22nd at 8pm |
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Come celebrate EARTHDAY with Laurie D and the Blues Babes and ZERO WASTE ! (we will be playing some blues, a bit of jazz and some songs for this beautiful earth!!!) Boulder OUTLOOK Hotel - this locally-owned Hotel is Zero Waste.
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Some of the events, views and opinions expressed in the eNewsletter are solely those of their authors and/or organizations, and do not necessarily reflect an endorsement by Out Boulder. We encourage you to contact the event sponsor for more information.
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