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Support the Story Sharing Project!
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Dear Community,
My name is Shannon Cleary and I have been an intern with Out Boulder since January 2012. I have had the opportunity to create an LGBTQ community portrait of Boulder through story sharing. When I began, I couldn't wait to go home and start this project. My passion for the wonderful people in this community has not dwindled since. After getting the word out about the project, I began interviewing participants. Each story brought me closer to each individual and to our community. In some interviews tears filled my eyes. In others I laughed so hard I almost ruined the recordings. And some I left profoundly inspired. I feel so honored to have had this opportunity to connect with so many people.
The photo shoots were another fulfilling experience. We met in places where each participant had a connection. I did my best to capture a piece of their personality and a passion in their life.
I have recently launched an indiegogo campaign to raise the funds to complete this project. I need your support Boulder! My goal is to print several copies of the book for the community to take home with them. I have set up an exhibition (from February 20- March 19) for the photos and quotes at Innisfree Café on the hill (a locally owned poetry bookstore and café). After this, the exhibition will move to the Pride House.
These exhibitions and printing the books will only be possible with your help. Please take a look at the indiegogo page and support the Boulder LGBTQ Community Portrait.
Your support means the world,
Shannon Cleary
OutBoulderPhoto@gmail.com
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NCLR Happy Hour - Thursday!
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 Justice Served at Bacaro! Join National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), Out Boulder, Babes Around Denver, and Hip Chicks Out for a Happy Hour meet and greet with NCLR Execs Kate Kendell and Arcelia Hurtado and Out Boulder's Aicila Lewis. Kate Kendell is one of the true power players in the LGBT fight for justice - get all the breaking news on our equality efforts nationwide.
Thursday, October 25, 6-9pm @ Bacaro Venetian Taverna, 921 Pearl Street, Boulder. Free to attend. Complementary appetizers and cash bar. Please RSVP to Eleanor Palacios at EPalacios@NCLRights.org with "NCLR IN BOULDER" or call 415.365.1309.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 12th Annual Lavender Gala - Dec. 2
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 The 12th Annual Lavender Gala is a celebration for all Boulder County LGBTs (lesbian/gay/ bisexual/transgender) age 60 and up, allies, friends and family are welcome. Organizer Nancy Grimes says, "We'll have live music for listening and dancing, and a special guest performance by Ms.Eda Bagel. We want this event to break the isolation some elder LGBT's may feel, especially during the holidays. Come on out!" Catered hors d'oeuvres are included in the $10 suggested donation at the door; a cash bar is offered.
RSVP by Tues. Nov. 27, to 303-441-1585 or at http://lavendergala.eventbrite.com. Festive attire is encouraged. Call 303-441-3583 or e-mail infoLGBTelders@bouldercounty.org for m ore info, to donate a door prize or to arrange a ride. Hosted by Boulder County Aging Services and sponsored by Aging Services Foundation, the Open Door Fund of The Community Foundation, the David Ensign Charitable Fund, and Out Boulder.
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The Benefits of Being a Porcupine - TODAY!
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 Join Out Boulder's Health & Wellness program for a talk by Tressa Breindel, LAc, Dipl OM, about acupuncture and your well-being. See a free demonstration and sign up for an optional $15 mini treatment after the talk. 6 - 7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, in the Parlor, 1421 Spruce Street.
Tressa Breindel, LAc, Dipl OM is a licensed acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and diet and lifestyle counselor. She originally studied allopathic medicine and research, but found that Chinese medicine allowed both a better understanding and ability to correct problems of pain, emotional and physical distress. Her passion is understanding each person's unique system and using Chinese medicine and the latest research in western physiology to help each person gain and maintain their optimal state of well-being. More info
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Outwrite: A Queer Writer's Workshop features
J Mase III - TODAY
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This FREE workshop is for GLBT writers and allies to write with purpose and community. Writing exercises free us to think of our work in different ways and gain feedback from our peers. On Wednesday, October 24, the workshop will feature guest J Mase III, a phenomenal black/trans/queer poet/performer from Philly, who will share some work with participants. For more information about J Mase III click here.
"J Mase III, certified sexy beast! (GRRR)... If you need a performer who will make you laugh 'til you cry and then actually cry just because the poem is goddamn beautiful, make sure you check Mason out." -Lillian Dunn, The Apiary Corp.
"One of the most highly sought after poets in Philadelphia." -Zane Booker, Smoke Lillies & Jad
This workshop is a safe place to discuss and work in the context of our artistic work, in a collaborative and queer-identified space. More info.
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Girls Heart Girls Game Night @ the Pridehouse - FRIDAY
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 Join Girls Heart Girls for Game Night ...or maybe more accurately, GAYME night! Bring a game and a snack to share. Newbies and oldies are welcome in this casual atmosphere. Free 3-hour parking is available on Pine Street, a block from the Pridehouse, 2132 14th Street. More info. |
Trans Awareness Week Additions
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 Trans* Awareness Week: Educating & Empowering Our Communities will take place November 11-18 in Boulder County. The next Planning Meeting will take place Friday, Nov. 2 at the Pridehouse and ALL are welcomed to attend to help flush out the week's events. At the latest meeting we had the following added to our schedule of events for the week:
Tues 11/13:
Trans Sexual Health Workshop @ the Pridehouse, Details TBA
Weds 11/14:
@ the Pridehouse, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(Followed by the Trans & Genderqueer Support Group)
Fri 11/16:
Trans* & Ally Potluck @ the Pridehouse, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
(Followed by the SOFFA Support Group)
An Art Exhibit entitled Transition by Owen Karcher, a winning artist from last year's TAW art contest, will also be featured at the Pridehouse for the month of November and during TAW.
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That's not all! Check out these other upcoming events in our community, click on the links below and find out more.
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The following are  the Pridehouse's regular office hours. If you need to visit us outside of these hours please contact our Events & Office Manager, Aubree at
apeckham@outboulder.org for an appointment. The Pridehouse is located at 2132 14th Street. Hope to see you soon!
Tue-Fri - 9 am - 1 pm
Sat, Sun, and Mon - 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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