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Out Boulder Presents: The Garden Party 2011
This Sunday! 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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Guest Blog by Glenda Russell and Randall Ehrbar about the recent brutal beating of Chrissy Lee Polis
at a Baltimore McDonald's. |
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Our lived reality is that Chrissy Lee Polis's attack was not just an attack against one person but an event that had an impact on all of us. So what is most helpful in healing in the aftermath of this attack?
To read the entire blog, click here... |
Out Boulder Presents: Happy Hour at LuckyPie Pizza in Louisville! Join us on the Patio!
Wednesday, May 25th from 5 to 7pm |
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 Wednesday, May 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at LuckyPie Pizza (637 Front St, Louisville) for an LGBTQ and Allied Family-Friendly Social Gathering
LuckyPie Pizza and Taphouse serves handmade organic and all-natural brick oven pizzas, and has a great bar that features an ever-rotating 21 taps of craft and imported Belgian beer. There will be food and drink specials. Out Boulder's Social Gatherings provide a great way to reconnect with friends and meet new LGBTQ and Allied community members. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 25th! |
Yee Haw!
Barn Dance tickets are now on sale! |
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 The First-Ever
Out Boulder Barn Dance!
The date is Saturday night, June 11th, from 6 to 10 pm, at the Altona Grange, 39th and Nelson Road. The main attraction is Giddyup Kitty, a great women's bluegrass band and beer from the Pumphouse!
We're looking for some volunteers to help with set-up/decoration, clean up, and alcohol sales. We need about 4 to 6 people for each category. Let Ann know what you would like to help with by emailing her at nanoonnna@yahoo.com .
Plan to dress to impress with your Western finest, and boot scoot on down to the Grange! |
Maria Krenz - Child Holocaust Survivor and Author
Thursday, May 12 6:30 to 8pm
Boulder Public Library, Boulder Creek Room
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder |
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"Made in Hungary" is a memoir of resilience. Born during a bombing raid in 1944, Maria Krenz's childhood in Budapest traversed the tumultuous years from the Holocaust through the Soviet occupation to the year following the Hungarian Revolution, when she and her mother fled to Venezuela She survived with her fierce spirit intact, and over time, grew hungry to understand the larger historical context of her early years.
This book is the result, a poignant personal and family story imbued with history. Maria Krenz spent her first thirteen years in Budapest, and made her way to the United States in 1964. She worked as a writer/editor and administrator at the National Center for Atmospheric Research before her retirement. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. Part of the events connected to the traveling exhibition, "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals," on display at the Boulder Public Library through May 22nd.
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The Intersectionality of
Reproductive Rights and LGBT Liberation
Tuesday, May 17th - 6:30 to 8pm
Boulder Public Library - Boulder Creek Room |
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 In memory of those persecuted by the Nazis' "Office for the Combating of Abortion and Homosexuality," please join us as we begin the discussions regarding the connections between reproductive rights and LGBT liberation in contemporary America.
The panel includes Lorena Garcia, Executive Director of COLOR Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, Susan Levy, Executive Director of Boulder Valley Women's Health Center; and Aicila Lewis, Co-Executive Director of Out Boulder. Part of the events connected to the traveling exhibition, "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals," on display at the Boulder Public Library through May 22nd.
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Screening of the Documentary
"Ballot Measure 9"
followed by discussion led by Donna Red Wing and
Dr. Glenda Russell
Lafayette Public Library (775 W. Baseline Rd)
Wednesday, May 18th 6 to 8pm |
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 In 1992, while Colorado was facing Amendment 2, Oregon was fighting Ballot Measure 9 - another virulently anti-gay initiative. A revealing and spirited documentary, "Ballot Measure 9" takes a frightening look at a persistent and growing lack of tolerance in America. The film provides an excellent lesson in community organizing and building grassroots power.
Following the screening, Dr. Glenda Russell and Donna Red Wing will share their experiences of working against the passage of Amendment 2 and Ballot Measure 9, respectively. Donna Red Wing is featured in the film, "Ballot Measure 9."
We will look back over the almost 20 years since Amendment 2 / Ballot Measure 9, and look forward - where is the LGBTQ movement headed? Where will our movement be 20 years from now? Free - everyone welcome! Part of the events connected to the traveling exhibition, "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals," on display at the Boulder Public Library through May 22nd.
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May 2011 Old Lesbians Organizing for Change Potluck |
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WHAT: Potluck luncheon, table service and ice provided. Bring a dish to share, your beverage, and any serving utensils you may need.
WHERE: Church of the Beloved, 10500 Grant Drive, Northglenn 80233
WHEN: Saturday May 14th. Gather around noon, eat at 12:30PM
HOSTESSES: Angela and Cindy
ADJOURN: About 3:00 PM
RSVP: Call Angela & Cindy at 303-258-9424 or email Angelas323@msn.com by Thursday May 12th if you plan to attend.
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Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence next volunteer training starts in June. For more information on the training...
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Dancin' Divas this Friday! |
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Dancin' Divas is a group of women dance lovers dedicated to providing a FUN dance venue for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Undecided (and friends of) community in Boulder, Colorado.
Can't dance? No problem. Dance lessons provided by Susie Pringle, Olivia cruise's very own dance diva! Dance lessons followed by socializing and open dancing. We primarily play modern Country Western two-step and line dance music, mixed with a wide variety of club, oldies, disco, and ballroom. And always smoke free!
For more information, click here...
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Al's Chest Quest: A Benefit Event
Thursday May 12, 7 to 10pm
Nomad Theater, Boulder |
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In preparation for his upcoming transgender chest reconstruction surgery, Al Stafford and his friends are putting on a benefit event full of comedy, music, and art galore! This is one event that you don't wanna miss! Featuring:
Al Stafford, stand up comedian -last seen in Vox Feminista!
Jill Brzezicki, local singer/songwriter (http://jillbrzezicki.com)
Vampyra, comedian -from Vox Feminista! (http://www.voxfeminista.org)
Silent auction of local and/or queer art and music
Tickets: Sliding scale $10-50. All proceeds benefiting the costs associated with Al's surgery For more information and to buy tickets, click here...
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Closing Day of the Traveling Exhibition,
"Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals"
Sunday, May 22nd
Noon to 2pm at the Boulder Public Library |
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 How did it happen? The Rise of Hitler from 1919-1933. From noon to 12:45pm
Many of us have some knowledge of Hitler and the inhumane slaughter of millions of innocent people under his twelve-year reign of terror in Nazi Germany from 1933-1945-but few of us have attempted to understand the complexities behind the way in which his dictatorship came about. Presented by Professor Mary Ann Grim, a history instructor at Metro State College of Denver and Front Range Community College.
 Then, from 12:45pm to 2pm, please join a wonderfully diverse panel of guests who will speak to "The Important Role of Allies, Then, Now...and into the Future." Some panelists will share their knowledge on ally work during the Holocaust; while others will share how and why ally work is still a critical component in realizing equality for the LGBTQ communities. This panel will be the last event of the "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals" exhibition, and it promises to inspire you while offering hope through ways of becoming a partner in working towards justice.
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PFLAG Boulder County's Annual Appreciation Banquet
Tuesday, May 10th @ 6:30pm
First United Methodist Church, Mead Hall, 1421 Spruce St, Boulder |
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A delicious potluck banquet will kick off a festive evening in recognition of special people in our chapter and community. You will not want to miss the baked ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, corn pudding & beverages, all provided by the PFLAG Board.
Please bring salads, side dishes or desserts to complete the meal. Feel free to bring friends and family (and enough food) to this joyful celebration of community. (Honorees - just come & enjoy a wonderful meal!)
Appreciation Awards will be given to the following community honorees:
PFLAG Service Award: Dan Mestas, retiring Youth Board member
Outstanding LGBT Youth: Bradley Steinmeyer and Ace Eckstein, both OASOS leaders
Education Ally: Alicia Upton, Health teacher at Frederick High School
Community Ally: Mandy Blumreich, website designer for BVSSC and SVVSSC
Outstanding LGBT Activist: Melissa Marsh, Program Director, OASOS, Boulder County Public Health |
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