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Traveling Exhibition, "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals" Closes on Sunday, May 22nd
Seeking Volunteers to help pack up the exhibition on Monday, May 23rd starting at 10am |
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 Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition and attended the related events - more events continue this week (please see below for information).
The traveling exhibition from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals" closes this Sunday, May 22nd.
We are seeking volunteers to help us pack up the exhibition. Work will begin Monday, May 22nd at 10am. If you are available to help, please contact volunteer@outboulder.org. Thank you!
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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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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.
To view the Facebook Event Page...
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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.
To view the Facebook Event Page...
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As We Age: LGBT Housing Options
Saturday, May 21st from 8:45am to 3:30pm
Presented by Boulder County Aging Services |
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This symposium will be facilitated by local visionary, Lin Erhardt, along with developer Don Gorsuch, Share-the-Care expert Diane Israel, and staff from Boulder Housing Partners and Longmont Housing Authority. After watching the updated "Project Visibility" film, we'll have a panel discussion, a lunch brainstorm, and afternoon break-out sessions to look at a variety of options for creating the community we want as we age.
At the Houston Room, Boulder County Clerk and Recorder, 1750 33rd St. Boulder. All ages, sexual orientations and gender identities are invited. The event is free and includes a light lunch. Please register by May 20, 4pm at 303-441-1585. Funded in part by the Rice Foundation, the Open Door Fund of the Community Foundation Serving Boulder County, and the Jared Polis Foundation. |
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! |
Out Boulder is Bringing Back the Barn Dance!
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! |
Lunch and Learn with Out Boulder and One Colorado
Thursday, May 19th from 11:30am to 1pm
at the Brett Family Foundation 1123 Spruce St, Boulder |
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The Brett Family Foundation invites you to join us for lunch and discussion with Brad Clark, Executive Director of ONE Colorado, and Aicila Lewis, a Co-Executive Director of Out Boulder, who will give an in-depth look at LGBTQ politics and policies across the state
and an update about what's happening in Boulder County.
Brad Clark leads One Colorado's efforts to secure and protect equality and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans. He came to Colorado from Iowa, where he worked as Campaign Director on One Iowa's successful marriage equality campaign. He also helped form a successful safe schools campaign as the Executive Director of Iowa Safe Schools. www.one-colorado.org
Aicila Lewis is Co-Executive Director of Out Boulder, which fosters safe environments for gathering, support and dialogue, advocates for social justice, and educates the public about the experiences of LGBTQ people. www.outboulder.org
Please RVSP to Claire if you would like to attend! claire@brettfoundation.org
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Bent Lens Cinema and Boulder County AIDS Project Present: "We Were Here"
Friday, June 3rd 6:30pm at the Canyon Theater - Boulder Public Library (9th and Canyon, Boulder)
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An official selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, "We Were Here" is the first documentary to take a deep and reflective look back at the arrival and impact of AIDS in the U.S., using San Francisco as the backdrop. Though a San Francisco-based story, We Were Here extends beyond San Francisco and beyond AIDS itself. It speaks to our capacity as individuals to rise to the occasion, and to the incredible power of a community coming together with love, compassion, and determination.
"'We Were Here' is absolutely electrifying" - Armistead Maupin
"Stunned by 'We Were Here.' Beyond powerful, yet ends in a message of hope & humanity. Stupendously moving." Shawn Levy, The Oregonian
Click here for more information...
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June MGM Potluck (Many Gay Men) |
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Location: 203 Pearl Street (George Emmons & Scott's home)
Entrance fee: $5.00 (free for first time attendees or volunteers assisting with set up or break down) George Emmons and Scott Sheblin are graciously hosting our June potluck on their beautiful property. Please invite your friends and neighbors to join us in our celebration. And, please bring a dish that serves 5-6 and a beverage to share. For more information, click here...
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Author Reading
"Collective Visioning: How Groups Can Work Together for a Just and Sustainable Future"
Saturday, May 21st at 10:30am - Louisville Public Library |
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The Patchwork School Presents - Free & Open to Public- Collective Visioning: How Groups Can Work Together for a Just and Sustainable Future by Linda Stout
View the flyer here: www.issuu.com/alternativeeducation/docs/lindastout
Longtime social justice activist Linda Stout details a practical process that enables everyone--even those commonly marginalized--to work together with honesty, passion, commitment, and joy to create a positive, energizing, and sustainable vision and to make that vision a reality.
"Linda Stout takes her own place in that tradition of women leaders--in the antislavery movement, the Populist movement, the labor movement. Her work forms a link between that history and the struggles to come in the twenty-first century." -Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States |
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Victory! Governor Signs Anti-Bullying Bill
On Friday, as dozens of youth stood watching, Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students from the bullying, harassment, name-calling, and violence that they face far too often. This law is a tremendous step toward ensuring that LGBT young people can be out, safe, and respected in school. This law is an incredible and historic victory for our community. It is the first law protecting LGBT people that has ever been passed in Colorado with Republican leadership in one of the chambers. For the first time ever, both Democrats and Republicans were willing to boldly stand up to protect LGBT youth.
In addition to protecting LGBT young people, the law clearly defines bullying, requires each school district to adopt comprehensive anti-bullying policies, and creates a grant program to which schools can apply in order to fund anti-bullying programs. While this law will help improve the environment for LGBT students in Colorado schools, our work is not yet done. A law alone won't change the torment and isolation that LGBT young people are facing. That's why we've hired a Youth Organizer to work together with youth to make their schools safe.
Our Youth Organizer will work directly with students across the state---students like a young man in southwest Colorado who was taunted for having two mothers. He was verbally harassed and physically attacked. Despite attempts by his mothers to work with teachers and school administrators, nothing was done to ensure that he was protected. And in the end, the family was forced to move to another district. Nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students are verbally bullied in school. More than forty percent of LGBT young people are physically harassed. Seven out of ten regularly hear homophobic remarks such as "faggot" or "dyke." But together, we can change these statistics.
Last week, we took an important step toward ensuring that our schools are safe. This week and next week and next year, the work continues. Onward!
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Out Boulder PrideHouse Art for June
2132 14th St, Boulder
Friday, June 3rd at 7pm - opening reception |
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Juliette Hemingway was born in Belleville, Illinois. Her father is a Computer Engineer and her mother a housewife. At an early age she
showed a talent for the arts and was encouraged by her grandparents in
her interests and talents in the arts. Juliette showed a natural ability to draw figurative works.
She did not have any formal training as a child or in her early career as an artist, but opted to study books and paintings of old masters and attended figure drawing classes at her local Art Students League. There she would study under established Colorado artists, such as: Mark Daily, Rob Gratiot, and John Lencicki. Her biggest influence would come from an egg tempera artist, Mark Thompson. Here she would find the medium that best suited her temperment, with Oils coming in a close second. |
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