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A message from Out Boulder Ally & Board Member,
Lester Wall |
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As a current member of the Out Boulder board of directors, it is a pleasure and a privilege to welcome you to this week's Out Boulder E-lert. My name is Lester Wall and I have been a board member for three years. I am one of a number of straight allies who are on the board to support the building of a cohesive and empowered Boulder County LGBT community-one that is visible and without fear of being targeted and that has access to all the rights available to anyone else in the United States.
At this moment in our history, I believe that allies play an important political role in furthering equality for the LGBT community and I hope you agree. If you have thoughts you would like to share about ally involvement in the LGBT community feel free to contact me at lwall@outboulder.org. If you are curious about why I am so interested in being a part of this community, my recent blog on the subject can be read by clicking here. |
**TONIGHT** Boulder Premiere of the film, Leave It On the Floor - October 13th 7:00PM
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 Out Boulder and the CU-Boulder's Center for Multicultural Affairs bring you the Boulder Premiere of the film; Leave It On the Floor as one of the events to mark National Coming Out Week. The screening will be at the Nomad Theater at 7 p.m. on Thursday the 13th of October. Donations are welcomed but not necessary to attend.
Leave It On the Floor is the perfect movie for you if you are a dancer, a fan of musicals , independent film buff, and if at any point in your life you simply wanted to find a place to belong. Leave It On the Floor is based on the acclaimed documentary, Paris is Burning and it is considered a ground breaking LGBTQ film.
Leave It On the Floor is the musically infused story of Brad, our hero, who through a chance encounter stumbles into a noisy raucous, chaotic event and meets the ragtag members of the struggling House of Eminence part of the Los Angeles Ball Room Scene.
Initially only looking for a place to sleep, and perhaps someone to sleep with, Brad ends up engaging with the colorful members of the house and their indomitable house mother, an aging ball-legend and fierce protector of her family.
Laughter, tears, sex sirens, and butch queens up in pumps ensue and remarkably, Brad ends up finding an extraordinary home and loving, caring family in this, the strangest of
For more information on the film and to watch the trailer go here!
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Community Spotlight: Open Door Fund! |
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The Open Door Fund, a permanent endowment at The Community Foundation Boulder County serving the needs of the LGBT community, announced the 2011 grant winners on October 5th. The Fund made grants totally $40,000 to ten Boulder County organizations. Leading the list was Out Boulder with a grant for $10,000 for programs that connect and engage the Boulder LGBTQ community. Other grantees included Boulder County AIDS Project, the GLBTQ Resource Center at CU, PFLAG Boulder, Bent Lens Cinema, Vox Feminista, Colorado Anti-VIolence Program, Carriage House Community Table, Boulder Valley Women's Health Center, and Boulder Youth Body Alliance. For more information, and to learn how to apply for a 2012 grant, visit www.opendoorfund.org.
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NCLR Happy Hour in Boulder - October 21
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Join Out Boulder in welcoming NCLR to Boulder!
LGBT & Friends Happy Hour
Friday, October 21, 5-8pm
Absinthe House, 1109 Walnut Street
Free to attend
Donations encouraged
RSVP to Kris Hermanns at KHermanns@NCLRights.org with "NCLR IN BOULDER" or call 415.365.1302
Check out the Facebook event!
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Transgender Health Conference - October 29
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Attention medical and mental health providers who want to better serve transgender people in our community! Take advantage of the Transgender Health Conference on Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. brought to you the Boulder County Transgender Health Task Force (TTF). Learn to better serve transgender people and meet other health care providers. Share resources and participate in case study discussions. Doctors, nurses, dentists, social workers, front desk staff, therapists, etc. are all welcome. please invite your colleagues! RSVP by Friday, October 21 to mmarsh@bouldercounty.org or call 303.413.7512. For more information go to www.BoulderCounty.org.Lunch is provided! 3482 Broadway, Boulder. |
Moving to Shug's for October Happy Hour - October 19
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 It's time once again for our monthly gathering over phenomenal food, exotic drinks, lively conversation and lots laughter! Join us on Wednesday October 19, 5-7 p.m. $5 suggested donation - no one turned away for lack of funds.
We are changing venues this month to Shug's Low Country Cuisine. Check out Shug's speciality southern cooking with its one of a kind signature dishes and a distinctive cocktail list. After Happy Hour, stick around for Shug's Blues Jam! Bring your instrument, your voice, your band if you have one, and when you are ready, put your name on the list and Jam! You can join the opening band, sing or play on your own, or if you have a band take over for a song or two. Come on OUT, have a great time with your friends and connect with amazing new people. You never know who you'll meet at Happy Hour! |
Out Social Gathering at Tutti's Oct 25 |
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Come and celebrate your community in Lafayette at Tutti's!
When: Tuesday, Oct 25, 5-7pm
Where: Tutti's (103 South Public Road) |
National Coming Out Week - October 10-15
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In celebration of National Coming Out Week, CU Boulder's LGBT Resource center in collaboration with other organizations and University Student groups has organized a wide variety of events to mark the occasion. Check out the offerings, whenever possible join us, the entire calendar can be found by clicking here! Also of intereste, read HRC's History of Coming Out Day. |
Register Now for Celebrating Queer Identities!
- October 15
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October 15 on the CU Campus, as part of COMING OUT WEEK! Celebrating Queer Identities: Living Great, Being Terrific! is a daylong event designated to recognize and celebrate the positive elements in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. Join us for the free celebration that is open to all LGBTQ people, their friends, families, and allies, including care providers. Early registration (by October 10) will guarantee you a free lunch and a free conference logo water bottle. Details and registration information here!
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BREAKING THE MOLD: a unique personal growth, artistic, and social opportunity for LGBTIQ adults.
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Daily requirements of the mechanized world cut us off from
the nourishment that exists naturally within us. Out of touch with our bodies, we become out of touch with others, our work, and the world around us. Even partially disconnected, we can turn to empty or unhealthy forms of pleasure for fulfillment and wind up feeling worse. LGBTIQ people must continually cope with the additional stressors of homophobia/transphobia and internalized oppression. This 7-week group offers a welcoming space to access untapped strengths and creativity thr
 ough original movement. Participants will explore body-based patterns that are life-limiting and play with new options. It's perfect for those wishing to shake things up in a healthy, powerful way. "Break the Mold" promotes increased embodiment and conscious choice in an environment of respect, curiosity, and fun. If you suspect there is more of you to know and to share with the world, please join us in this exciting group, created especially for Colorado's LGBTIQ community! Contact Leslie at 720-284-1197 for more information and to pre-register. When: Wednesdays evenings, November 2nd -- December 21st, at Boulder Circus Center. Cost for 7 week series, $210.00, A limited number of scholarships are available through Out Boulder. If you wish to create a scholarship or provide additional sponsorships to make this program available to others in the community, please contact Mauricio at mshoup@outboulder.org.
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Save the Date! Out Boulder's Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser - November 19
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 The date has been announced for this year's Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser. Support Out Boulder by attending the 5th Annual event on November 19 and taste some great wine in the process! Donation will be $75.
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Trans Awareness Week - November 14 - 20
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Trans Awareness Week (TAW) will take place November 14-20. The trans community and its allies are welcome to take part in the events being put on by many different organizations this week to bring greater awareness and understanding to the trans community. Events include an art contest, potluck, movie, exhibit, candlelight vigil, and lecture. If your organization has an event this week, please submit it to jspolnik@outboulder.org. The calendar will be available soon so stay tuned! Our next planning meeting will take place on Friday, October 21 at 3 p.m. at the Pride house at 2132 14th Street and anyone interested in contributing to the events this week is welcome to attend!
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Be an Out Boulder Buddy in our Ambassador Program
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The Out Boulder Ambassadors are a diverse group of LGBTQ and Allied community volunteers and staff who live or work in Boulder County. Ambassadors offer to serve as contacts for people new to the community, newly 'out' or have questions, and help people find connections in the community. We are particularly interested in ensuring the Ambassadors represent our diverse community in terms of race/ethnicity, age, identity, religion/spirtuality and other aspects of our community. Sign up HERE!
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Out Boulder T-Shirts Available - $15
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Stop by the Pride house to pick up your very own Out Boulder t-shirt! We have many colors available as well as "Ally" shirts. Showcase your support through a hip new t-shirt.
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Election 2011 Community Questionaire
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During the last election, City Council candidates received questionnaires from dozens of separate organizations, including Out Boulder. Their answers to those questions were then posted at dozens of separate places, if they were posted at all, making it very difficult for voters to get a consolidated view of what a candidate is all about. This time, the Blue Line is doing it differently, making it less burdensome for the candidates and easier for voters to get information. The Community Questionnaire combined questions from as many local organizations as possible to cover a broad range of issues and perspectives. We received over one hundred questions from about 30 organizations (listed below). We worked with those organizations to combine and edit the questions down to a manageable 57, about half of which are multiple choice or yes/no questions. Check it out here!
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Submit YOUR event to the Out Boulder Website and Newsletter
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If you have a GLBT community event that you would like to promote through Out Boudler, you can submit it to our online calendar. Please first create a login at http://outboulder.org/user/register. Events will first be reviewed by staff before being posted. Newsletter items must be received by Monday at 5 p.m. to be included in that week's newsletter. Questions? Contact jspolnik@outboulder.org.
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 The following are the Pride House office hours. If you need to visit us outside of these hours please contact jspolnik@outboulder.org for an appointment. Hope to see you soon!
M, T, F - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
W - 12 - 4 p.m.
Th or Weekends - by appointment
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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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