1/23/09 - Center's First "Community Artists Exhibition" featuring Novei Beige

The LGBT Center of St. Louis'
Community Artist Exhibition

Novei Beige

January 23, 2009

7:30PM

The LGBT Center of St. Louis @ Delmar & Euclid (Ste. 420)



Every three months The Center will feature a community artist’s work. This is in support of the wonderful LGBT artists in our community. This is also to show one aspect of our culture that projects our brilliance and being.

Our first ever exhibition artist is Novei Beige.

Novei Beige was born in November, 1981 in Belleville, IL and now resides in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a self-taught artist, known for her “whimsical macabre” style of painting. At nineteen she began traveling and spending extended periods of time in Los Angeles and New York, where her paintings begun to birth from the “Flowers of her conscious, unconscious.” She has painted numerous murals in the St. Louis area, has been commissioned to paint for Hedonism Salon & Day Spa in Santa Monica, California and can also be found doing live body painting at many St. Louis venues.

Novei’s work has been displayed at The Center since August of this year opening at The Center’s Grand Opening Celebration. Some of her work currently can now be seen within the Euclid Plaza Building and The Atomic Cowboy. In addition a new painting to her Community Artist Exhibition can be currently be seen, “Untitled”.

On Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 7:30PM, Novei will have her closing show here at The Center. Please come and join us in celebrating Novei’s work.

Novei's work is open for purchase. She has also graciously offered to donate a percentage of her sales of her exhibition to The Center. So not only come and enjoy the work, take it home and know that your enjoyment is also supporting The Center.

For more information:

Blue
Executive Director
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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

11/20/08 - KETC's "Saving the American Dream" @ LGBT Center, 6:30P

Home, Sweet Home
3 days of workshops

Finance + Mortgages + Education = HAPPY HOME!

Day 3: Thursday, November 20, 2008

Saving the American Dream
presented by KETC/Channel 9 and Beyond Housing


KETC/Channel 9 staff will discuss the housing crisis and provide information on non-profit agencies that offer free consultation to individuals in need.

A housing counselor from Beyond Housing will highlight ways to prevent foreclosure and explain how housing consultants can help.

A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

LOCATION:
The LGBT Center of Metro St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.findmycenter.com
(314) 367-1166

All workshops are FREE. Please RSVP at (314)367-1166 or click here to email.


"Home, Sweet Home" is a workshop series of The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis.

11/19/08 - Financial Education workshop @ LGBT Center, 6:30P

Home, Sweet Home
3 days of workshops


Finance + Mortgages + Education = HAPPY HOME!

Day 2: Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Financial Seminar for Gay Men and Lesbians
presented by Jon Shigemura of MetLife

Many couples have the mentality of "Well, I only have to take care of myself financially and maybe help support my spouse, but that's really it." But what happens when someone is no longer capable of making decisions for themselves? What happens to the property that is shared? Who inherits and/or handles the house, car, bank accounts?

The overall goal of this workshop is to present couples with solutions to cover their assets (and future) for each other and their family members.

LOCATION:
The LGBT Center of Metro St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.findmycenter.com
(314) 367-1166

All workshops are FREE (with no sales push).
Please RSVP at (314)367-1166 or click here to email.


"Home, Sweet Home" is a workshop series of The LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis.

11/18/08 - Home Loan workshop @ LGBT Center, 6:30P

Home, Sweet Home
3 days of workshops


Finance + Mortgages + Education = HAPPY HOME!

Day1: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 -- 6:30P - 9:00P

Owning Home Ownership
presented by Christine Elbert of USA Mortgage

An informational seminar designed to help clarify and understand the various types of home loans and their effect. Topics include steps on how to interpret your credit scores and report as well as how credit directly effects your options in the world, not just in home ownership. Individuals will also receive education in how to properly budget not just your house payment, but your housing expenses.

The overall goal is empowerment through education for making choices in your home ownership options.

LOCATION:

The LGBT Center of Metro St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.findmycenter.com
(314) 367-1166

All workshops are FREE. Please RSVP at (314)367-1166 or click here to email.

"Home, Sweet Home" is a workshop series of The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis.

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News Story: Show Me No Hate Protest Recap (KMOV)

Click here for news story recap by KMOV about Prop 8 protest in St. Louis.

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

11/15/08 - Show Me No Hate with Prop 8 @ Market & Broadway Streets

Date:
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Location:
Old Courthouse

Street:
Market and Broadway Streets

City/Town:
Saint Louis, MO

On Saturday November 15 2008, across the United States cities will stand with California in a public protest regarding the recent outcome of Proposition 8.

At 12 noon, the St. Louis community will take to the steps of the Old Court House (Broadway and Market) and speak out against Proposition 8 and all of the other pro-equality losses that we have faced during the recent election. We need supporter all over the St. Louis region to work with us and get out the protest.

Download the Press Release:
http://www.scooterlou.com/pdf/ShowMeNoHatePressRelease.pdf

We have one week and must react to the pro-hate votes cast against our community. Let’s help our LGBTQ friends, families, neighbors, and each other to IMPACT this country with a demand for our basic human rights! Join the cause, join the voice, and JOIN THE IMPACT!

Bring signs (you can print them out from the website or make your own) and come make your voice heard.

Also, invite all your friends to come as well.

Check out the national website for more information:
http://www.jointheimpact.com/

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Sign making at:

Mokabe's (3606 Arsenal Street - South Grand)
http://www.mokabes.com/

Tuesday through Friday this week 7pm to 10pm.
Bring poster board and markers.

11/21/08 - Pride Trivia Night @ Mad Art Gallery (benefits the Center)!

Please join The Center at

Pride St. Louis'
FIRST trivia night!

WHEN:
Friday, November 21 @ 7 pm

WHERE:
Mad Art Gallery @ 2727 S. 12 St. in Soulard

HOW MUCH:
$160 for a table of up to 8 players





Cost includes beer, wine, and soda.

No outside drinks allowed.

Outside food is welcome.

***Prizes will be awarded for best table decorations based on***
‘The Art of Pride.’

With categories ranging from pop culture to fine art.

This exciting event will raise funds for Pride St. Louis as well as
the LGBT Community Center.

Other attractions of the night include:
*silent auction
*50/50 drawing
*between round games

To register, you may send checks payable to ‘Pride St. Louis, Inc.’ in the full amount of $160.00 to P.O. Box 2826-0026 / St. Louis, MO 63111. Include the names of players, if known.

For any questions or more information about registering, contact Lauren Rapp at outreach@pridestl.org or 314.306.2187.

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

11/15/08 - LGBT Greek Organizations Informational @ Julia Davis Library

Please join The Center in welcoming members from three LGBT Greek Organizations:

Kappa Psi Kappa Fraternity, Inc.
Orientation/Membership:
Gay Men

Phi Nu Kappa Sorority, Inc.
Orientation/Membership:
Feminine Lesbian/Bi Women

Alpha Psi Kappa Fraternity, Inc.
Orientation/Membership:
Dominant Lesbian Women

for an informational on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 10:00a to 12:00noon at the Julia Davis Library, 4415 Natural Bridge Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63115.

To RSVP to this event, call The Center at (314) 367-1166 or click here to email us.

For more information about the Greek Organizations (part of Tau Kappa Phi, Inc.), click on their names above to visit their websites or see the information brochure included below:

11/18/08 - 11/20/08: Homeowner Educational Series @ The Center

Home, Sweet Home
3 days of workshops

November 18 - 20, 2008
6:30P to 9:00P

Finance + Mortgages + Education = HAPPY HOME!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Owning Home Ownership
presented by Christine Elbert of USA Mortgage

An informational seminar designed to help clarify and understand the various types of home loans and their effect. Topics include steps on how to interpret your credit scores and report as well as how credit directly effects your options in the world, not just in home ownership. Individuals will also receive education in how to properly budget not just your house payment, but your housing expenses.

The overall goal is empowerment through education for making choices in your home ownership options.


Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Financial Seminar for Gay Men and Lesbians
presented by Jon Shigemura of MetLife

Many couples have the mentality of "Well, I only have to take care of myself financially and maybe help support my spouse, but that's really it." But what happens when someone is no longer capable of making decisions for themselves? What happens to the property that is shared? Who inherits and/or handles the house, car, bank accounts?

The overall goal of this workshop is to present couples with solutions to cover their assets (and future) for each other and their family members.


Thursday, November 20, 2008

Saving the American Dream
presented by KETC/Channel 9 and Beyond Housing

KETC/Channel 9 staff will discuss the housing crisis and provide information on non-profit agencies that offer free consultation to individuals in need.

A housing counselor from Beyond Housing will highlight ways to prevent foreclosure and explain how housing consultants can help.

A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

LOCATION:
The LGBT Center of Metro St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63119
http://www.findmycenter.com
(314) 367-1166

All workshops are FREE. Please RSVP at (314)367-1166 or click here to email.


"Home, Sweet Home" is a workshop series of The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis.

October is GLBT History Month

31 Days. 31 Icons. GLBT History Month.

October is GLBT History Month

Modeled after Black and Women’s History Month, GLBT History Month highlights annually the achievements of 31 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender Icons—one each day—with a free video, bio, bibliography, images and other resources. Take the weekly Trivia Challenge each Friday, starting October 10, and the Rainbow Challenge at the end of the month. Visit http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/ for more details and information.

GLBT History Month is a project of Equality Forum.

10/11/08 & 10/12/08 - "Coming Out Stories", FREE @ Missouri History Museum

For Immediate Release
September 28, 2008


That Uppity Theatre Company Celebrates Coming Out Day With Original Theatre and Over 20 Community Organizations as Part of the St. Louis Political Theatre Festival October 11-12

Saturday, October 11 at 8 pm and Sunday, October 12 at 3 pm, That Uppity Theatre with Playback Workshop Theatre will present two free performances of “Coming Out Stories 2008” at the Missouri History Museum. For more info, call (314) 995-4600, or visit the website at www.UppityCo.com. As some audience members volunteer to share their stories on the spot, you’ll see their lives and yours illuminated on stage as they are enacted by some of St Louis’s best improvisational actors.

October 11 commemorates the day that 500,000 people marched on Washington, D.C., for gay and lesbian equality in 1987. Numerous lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organizations were founded and inspired by an annual National Coming Out Day because of the march.

The day also celebrates the point when a person accepts his or her sexual orientation or gender identity and begins to share it with others.

Joan Lipkin, artistic director of That Uppity Theatre Company, has joined with Jacqueline Masei, artistic director from the Playback Workshop Theatre, to create what they believe is an ideal event to honor the occasion. The team has developed Coming Out Stories to encourage people to share stories about LGBT aspects of their lives or in the lives of someone close to them.

“I wanted this topic, coming out, to be seen as live art to emphasize that our lives are art,” Lipkin says. “And to bring people in for a performance and community celebration that might not come otherwise.”

The live art will be created from a technique called Playback Theater, which gives audience members the opportunity to share their stories and have them depicted through improvisation by professional actors. The 2008 Coming Out Stories ensemble features some of St. Louis’s most diverse and interesting improvisational actors, including Anne Farina, Anneliese Hubbard, Luke Lindberg, George Malich, Jacqueline Masei, Sreeja Smith, and Steven Vance.

Whether in public theaters, workshops, educational or clinical settings, Playback Theater affirms the importance and dignity of personal experience, enables people to view their lives in new ways, and draws people closer as they see their common humanity,” Masei says.

Following the success of sold-out houses at the Contemporary Art Museum two years ago for Coming Out Day, That Uppity Theatre returns with an all-new version, “Coming Out Stories 2008: Yours, Mine and Ours,” as part of the 2008 St. Louis Political Theatre Festival.

In addition to honoring National Coming Out Day, there will be opportunities to meet hosts and representatives from numerous community organizations at Uppity’s free Marketplace of Ideas. Participants include over twenty organizations: the Human Rights Campaign, St Louis Gender Foundation, Q-Fest, Pride St. Louis, Rustin’s Room, St. Louis Black Pride, PFLAG, PROMO, Anti-Violence Advocacy Project, Diversity Awareness Partnership, Vital Voice, MCC of Greater St. Louis, the LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis, Charis, Gateway Men’s Chorus, Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis, Growing American Youth, SAGE, National Conference for Community and Justice and MetLife, among others.

Get their latest updates and ways to stay involved and check out a new art exhibit sponsored by the LGBT Community Center, made with students from Webster University.

Check out some great theatre unlike anything you have ever seen. See old friends and make new ones. Everyone is welcome. What could be more fun? Especially since it’s free!! Come an hour early to check out all the booths and visit. For more info, call (314) 995-4600, or visit the website at www.UppityCo.com.

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31 Days. 31 Icons. GLBT History Month.

Know YOUR History

Modeled after Black and Women’s History Month, GLBT History Month highlights annually the achievements of 31 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender Icons—one each day—with a free video, bio, bibliography, images and other resources. Take the weekly Trivia Challenge each Friday, starting October 10, and the Rainbow Challenge at the end of the month.

See The Center's website at www.findmycenter.com or view it on The Center's Blog at findmycenter.blogspot.com!

For more information about GLBT History Month, visit http://www.glbthistorymonth.com/ to gather details and expand YOUR mind!

GLBT History Month is a project of Equality Forum

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

10/1/08 - LAST DAY of Missouri LGBT Health survey online

CheckOut Project, the first nearly statewide LGBT Survey of its kind in Missouri, ends its online survey on Wednesday, October 1st!

Please forward to all your 18+ LGBT friends!

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From Sue McDaniel and Dean Andersen of The CheckOut Project:
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THE CHECKOUT PROJECT SURVEY - ONLINE!
http://www.studentvoice.com/umc/checkoutproject

Welcome to the CHECKOUT PROJECT SURVEY.

Our focus is on gaining insight into the attitudes, behaviors and beliefs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community regarding tobacco use. This is the first nearly statewide LGBT survey of its kind in Missouri. If you are 18 or older, please consider taking our survey. Your opinions are an important part of our community. If you have already taken this survey at a Pride Festival in Columbia, St. Louis or Springfield, please DO NOT take it again. Your participation is completely voluntary. Confidentiality is important to us and none of the information you provide will be connected to your name.

After completing the survey you can register to win a MP3 player. If you have questions about the survey, or to learn more about the CHECKOUT PROJECT, please contact: Dean Andersen at 573-884-2077 or Sue McDaniel at 573-230-8582.

To learn more about human subject research, please contact the IRB at: 573- 882-3181.

Thank you for participating in this survey. It is our hope the information you provide will be of benefit to our community in the future.

Sincerely,

Dean and Sue
Researchers at MU

CLOSED for Conference - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Hello all,

The Center will be CLOSED on September 23, 2008 as our staff attends the National LGBTQ Tobacco Summit (http://lgbttobacco.googlepages.com/2008).

We will reopen more informed and ready to share at noon on Wednesday, September 24th!

For questions, comments, and queries, visit our website at www.findmycenter.com or click here to email us!

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

9/15/08 - Judy Shepard: "The Legacy of Matthew Shepard" @ Webster University

"The Legacy of Matthew Shepard"
Webster University
Loretto-Hilton Center

Monday, September 15th

7:00 PM

(click image for larger, printable view)

The Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs presents Judy Shepard, who lost her son, Matthew, to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Since Matthew's death in 1998, Shepard has testified before the U.S. Senate in support of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, done significant work with the Human Rights Campaign, and spoken all over the country. She will discuss making schools and communities safer for everyone, regardless of race, sex, religion or sexual orientation.

A Year of International Human Rights event.

DAY & TIME:
Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m.

LOCATION:
Browning Main Stage, Loretto-Hilton Center
Webster University
130 Edgar Road
St. Louis, MO 63119

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public.

PARKING & CAMPUS MAP:
http://www.webster.edu/campusmap/lorettohiltoncms.html


FOR MORE INFO:
Nicole Femmer
Assistant Director, MCISA
http://www.webster.edu/mcisa/
314-246-7596

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9/20/08 - LGBT Elder Org, SAGE, presents "SAGE Café" @ The Center

SAGE Metro St. Louis Presents

“SAGE Café”

Join SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Elders) for the first of many “SAGE Café” events. “SAGE Café” provides LGBT older adults with a safe space to enjoy the friendship and support of the LGBT older adult community. Meet the SAGE staff, board members, enjoy refreshments and view “Project Visibility” a film to bring awareness regarding LGBT older adults.

Event Details:
Date: September 20, 2008
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
(This is a come and go event)

Location:
LGBT Community Center of Metro St. Louis
625 N. Euclid, Suite 240
St. Louis, MO 63108

Please RSVP:
Ph: (314) 821-4845
Email: swayland@sagemetrostl.org
www.SageMetroSTL.org

9/18/08 - LGBTA Business Assoc. - Gateway Business Guild - Networking Happy Hour @ Van Goghz

The Gateway Business Guild
Cordially invites YOU to a

Networking Happy Hour

When:
Thursday September 18th
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Where:
Van Goghz Martini Bar & Bistro
3200 Shenandoah
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 865-3345

Why:
To mix and mingle with LGBT business professionals, like yourself!

What:
Cash Bar - Bring your friends and colleagues and join us for good drinks and great conversation!

See you there!

Van Goghz is graciously providing complimentary Happy Hour snacks,
as well as $1 off select adult beverages

For more information about the Gateway Business Guild:
Email us at: gatewaybusinessguild@gmail.com

9/22/08 - National LGBTQ Tobacco Summit, Kansas City, MO

Attend this year's National LGBTQ Tobacco Summit... scholarships still available!
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September 22-23, 2008

Kansas City, Missouri

Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza

A one day opportunity to talk with the experts!

Come Join LGBTQ and Tobacco Control Leaders from across the country to learn successful solutions and innovations being used to improve LGBTQ health today.

It’s a don’t miss event!

The 2008 LGBTQ Tobacco Summit Planning Committee invites you to participate in the 6th Annual National LGBTQ Tobacco Summit in Kansas City, Missouri.

Planning, sharing, networking and more!

· Get oriented on LGBT tobacco control

· Learn LGBTQ tobacco best practices from across the country

· Find out what every state, county and city should be doing now

· Learn aout best surveillance strategies

· Share your lessons learned

· Network with state officials and leaders in the field of LGBTQ tobacco

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To read .pdf documents, you will need the FREE Adobe Reader. Click here to get it.

Program [.doc]

Registration Form [.doc]

Registration Form [.pdf]

Adult Scholarship Form [.doc]

Youth Scholarship Form [.doc]

Hotel Information [.pdf]

Download our Registration Flyer/Form to distribute! [.pdf]

Contact us

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For more information, visit http://lgbttobacco.googlepages.com/2008

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Missouri LGBT Survey, the CheckOut Project, is now ONLINE!

From Sue McDaniel and Dean Andersen of The CheckOut Project:
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THE CHECKOUT PROJECT SURVEY - ONLINE!
http://www.studentvoice.com/umc/checkoutproject

Welcome to the CHECKOUT PROJECT SURVEY.

Our focus is on gaining insight into the attitudes, behaviors and beliefs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community regarding tobacco use. This is the first nearly statewide LGBT survey of its kind in Missouri. If you are 18 or older, please consider taking our survey. Your opinions are an important part of our community. If you have already taken this survey at a Pride Festival in Columbia, St. Louis or Springfield, please DO NOT take it again. Your participation is completely voluntary. Confidentiality is important to us and none of the information you provide will be connected to your name.

After completing the survey you can register to win a MP3 player. If you have questions about the survey, or to learn more about the CHECKOUT PROJECT, please contact: Dean Andersen at 573-884-2077 or Sue McDaniel at 573-230-8582.

To learn more about human subject research, please contact the IRB at: 573- 882-3181.

Thank you for participating in this survey. It is our hope the information you provide will be of benefit to our community in the future.

Sincerely,

Dean and Sue
Researchers at MU

8/17/08 - Join us at the St. Louis Black Pride 2008 Festival!

The Center will be at this year's Black Pride Festival.
Look for us in Keiner Plaza after 2pm.

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* Sunday August 17, 2008 *

One Love Productions presents: "Jazz in St. Louis - A Cool Jazz Brunch" @ The Girlfriendz Party Spot, 1072 Tower Grove, St. Louis, MO: 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Admission $15, Live entertainment, food and fun with friendz.

Festival In The Plaza: 2:00 PM until 9:00PM
All are welcome to come and celebrate Black Pride "Our City, Our Pride" downtown St. Louis Keiner Plaza, Market & Chestnut Streets. Entertainment, Dancing, Food, Health Village, & More!!!

Enjoi Entertainment presents.....Black Pride Grand Finale @ The Space, 320 North Vandeventer: 9:00PM-1:00AM
$8 admission all night with Pride Unity Pass, $10 without. Party immediately following Festival In the Plaza...Drink Specials ALL NIGHT...Special Invited female exotic entertainer; performance at 12am sharp...see you there!

For more information call 314-531-2284
or visit St. Louis Black Pride

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

Join Us for Speak Out! A St. Louis LGBTQ Community Forum

From the LGBTA Yahoo! Group:

SPEAK OUT!

A St. Louis LGBTQA Community Forum

Sponsored by:

Diversity Awareness Partnership,

Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis

and Metropolis' Out & Urban

Thursday, August 14, 7- 9pm

Join us for the first of three forums to build awareness, dialogue and relationships within and outside of the LGBTQA Community.

Schlafly Public Library

(Euclid at Lindell in the Central West End)

Post-forum Networking : Brennan's 4659 Maryland Ave.

Hear from 10 LGBTQA Organizations as they discuss the state of LGBT St. Louis.

Organizations include: PROMO, Pride St. Louis, St. Louis Black Pride, Growing American Youth, LGBT Community Center, St. Louis Gender Foundation, MCC of Greater St. Louis, Anti-Violence Advocacy Project, Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis, and SAGE

Save the Dates!

Join us as we continue the conversation...

Thursday, October 23, 7pm and Thursday, November 13, 7pm

Schlafly Library

For more info contact Emily Task at etask@dapstl.org 314-436-7628

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
314-367-1166

LGBT Center Opens in CWE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LGBT Center Opens in CWE

St. Louis, MO – July 29, 2008 -- Welcome Home!

The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis will open this Tuesday, July 29, 2008. After a four year journey, the goal of a community center for the St. Louis Metropolitan area that services the LGBT community has been reached. This is a place the LGBT community of the St. Louis and Metro East area can find resources, gather and experience cultural outlets. The Center consists of two meeting rooms, a developing multimedia library, a staff office and a lobby lounge area. The location is 625 North Euclid, Suite 420 in the Euclid Plaza Building in The Central West End of St. Louis, Missouri.

The days and times of operation for The Center will be Noon to 9PM Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please alert the guard at the front desk that you are going to room 420. For privacy issues, attendees do NOT need to sign in. If you have any issues in this matter, please contact or ask for Linda Davis, property manager. After 7PM the main doors will be locked and one will have to call up to The Center at 314-367-1166 for access.

The Grand Opening Celebration will be held on Friday, August 29th at 7PM. Please come and celebrate with us and be introduced to the new location.

The Center is extremely grateful to all of our granters and donors who have allowed us to open our doors and begin to service the community. All of our interns and volunteers have been an invaluable element to the opening of The Center and we are very happy with all of their teamwork and efforts. We welcome all to our open doors and again say, “Welcome Home”.

Contact:
Muriel Lynn Jones (Blue)
Executive Director
The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Suite 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com
Ph: (314) 367-1166

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PrideFest Workshops

Hello all,

Find out what's new with the Center - LIVE!

Ms. Blue, Executive Director of the Center, will be holding a discussion at 10:30a on Saturday during the Pride LGBTQA Education Networking Series.

See you there!

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2008 PRIDE LGBTQA
EDUCATION NETWORKING SERIES

An informal opportunity to learn, network, dialogue, and strengthen our community

“Friends of Philip” organized by Philip Deitch 314.843-6769 plloydd@aol.com

All programs will be held in the Gazebo adjacent to the PRIDE Food Court

Saturday June 28, 2008

10:00a -- Greater Physical and Emotional Intimacy: Art of Living Foundation and Body Electric

10:30a -- Welcome Home: The LGBTA Community Center of Metro St. Louis

11:00a -- HIV-AIDS National Updates by AIDS Service Organizations

11:30a -- HIV-AIDS Local Issues by AIDS Service Organizations

Noon -- We Are Family - PFLAG, G.A.Y., COLAGE, SAGE

12:30p -- Coming Out Stories... from different generations

1:00 p -- Welcome the new St. Louis Police Department LGBTA liaisons and learn about the new Anti-Violence Advocacy Project, ADL and the US Attorney’s Hate Crimes Task Force

1:30p -- On Line Computer Safety

2:00 p -- Out on Campus –representatives from regional campuses

2:30 p -- Health care issues and opportunities - Planned Parenthood, Steps Alano Club, Health Department, MO Health Initiative, Catherine Williamson, Nurse Practitioner

3:00p -- Trans Aware

3:30p -- Breast Cancer: help create an action group with the Komen Race for the Cure

4:00 p -- Our Cultural Warriors - Choruses, Band, Film Festival, Artists, Theater

4:30 p -- Sports Talk: Team St Louis and local teams

5:00 p -- Pride at Work: Gateway Business Guild

5:30 p -- National issues - HRC, Victory Fund, Service Members Defense, Woodhull Foundation

6:00p -- Meet Mr. Leather

6:30 p -- Greet and dialogue with members of the PRIDE Board


Sunday June 29, 2008

2:30p -- Gay by God – meet diverse denominational Clergy who will bless the PRIDE fair grounds

3:00p -- Show Me Missouri issues by PROMO and introduction of special guests!!!

4:00p -- Meet The Press – representatives of area media will answer your questions

4:30p -- St. Louis LGBTQA history presentation and organizing effort

5:00p -- OUR diversity - Black Pride, International Institute, Diversity Awareness Partnership

5:30p -- Southern Illinois - a growing network


For more information about workshops, contact Philip Deitch at 314.843-6769 and/or plloydd@aol.com.

For more information about PrideFest in St. Louis, please visit http://www.pridestl.org/

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
P.O. Box 19071
St. Louis, MO 63118-9071
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com

Respond by 6/9: Paid Volunteer Opportunity

CheckUp Project
Missouri's First LGBT Health Survey

The CheckUp Project is looking for a few good people.

Are you outgoing? Do you love your community and want to be an active supporter? Are you willing to spare some of your Pridefest time to help the community and earn some cash? Then keep reading...

The CheckUp Project is the first state-sponsored effort to take a serious look at the attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of the LGBTQ community regarding tobacco use. We believe that this project could help identify health disparities prevalent to our community that are currently being ignored by leading health agencies. Participation in this study will help facilitate what we believe is ground breaking research in this area with the potential to generate more funding to address health disparities in the LGBT Community. We deserve the same level of state support as any other population.

What you need to do is:

• Sign up
  Submit your name, email address, phone number to Sue McDaniel at mcdanielsu@health.missouri.edu or call her at: 573-230-8582. Please contact by June 9th. Each applicant will have to pass an online quiz prior to training, which will be emailed to you. Please keep in mind we are looking for enthusiastic outgoing folks who are comfortable walking up to strangers and asking them to complete a paper survey.
  
  
• Participate
  You will be acting as representatives of the University of Missouri, hired for a 4-hour period (plus training) as consultants. While under the direction of the University, you will be collecting surveys from Pride Festival Attendees.
  
  
• Get Compensated
  You will be paid 100 dollars to collect surveys for 4 hours plus training... some training will be through email and there will be 1/2 hour of training the day of the event. You can work two shifts if you want to, but not on the same day. Being sober is required for this position.

Dates of participation:

• Saturday, June 28th
  
  
• Sunday, June 29th

Shift availabilities and times:

• First shift will work from 10:30am to 3:30pm, showing up at 10:30 for training
  
  
• Second shift will work from 1:00pm to 5:30pm, showing up at 1:00 pm for training

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
P.O. Box 19071
St. Louis, MO 63118-9071
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com

6/19: LGBTA Business Assoc. Mtg.

Gateway Business Guild Meeting

Mike Shannon's Steaks & Seafood
Outfield Deck
620 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101 US
Click here for Google Map

Thursday, June 19, 5:30PM

$20 per person

**Click here to RSVP**

The Gateway Business Guild exists to promote and support LGBTA businesses, trades, and professions and we do this through offering networking and educational opportunities for our community.

Please join us for good food, good drinks, and good conversation. Mix and mingle with like-minded business professionals at our June 19th event at Mike Shannon's Steaks & Seafood.

Payment of $20 in advance must be received on or before June 16th.

Any reservations and/or payments received after June 16th are at the cost of $25.

Payments may be submitted on-line through PayPal. Or by submitting a check payable to the Gateway Business Guild at:

Gateway Business Guild
P.O. Box 16723
St. Louis, MO 63105

Your payment includes food and drinks compliments of Patty Long Catering.

Please direct any questions regarding this event or our organization to gatewaybusinessguild@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Introducing Missouri's Historic LGBT Health Study!

Checkup Project

Missouri's Historic LGBT Health Study

Monday, May 19 -- 6:30p
Tuesday, May 20 -- 6:30p
Thursday, May 22 -- 6:30p

* LGBT Smokers & Ex-Smokers Needed*

RSVP:
573-529-9704
mcdanielsu@health.missouri.edu

You heard it right.

This is a Missouri-wide, grant-funded study on the health of LGBT individuals.

Both smokers & ex-smokers are encouraged to participate in 60-minute focus groups on smoking.

Each person receives a $20 stipend.

For more information, call 573-529-9704 or email Sue at mcdanielsu@health.missouri.edu .

See you there!


Shän
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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
P.O. Box 19071
St. Louis, MO 63118-9071
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com

5/12/08 & 5/13/08 - Ex-Smokers: $20 - Free Food & Drinks

Want an extra 20 bucks, free Novak's food, and free drinks for 90 minutes of your time?

{For EX-SMOKERS: Ages 24-35 years}

We need more ex-smokers to drop by the Vital Voice office tonight, Monday, May 12, 2008 (4337 Manchester, on Manchester Strip) at 7:30 pm.

We need your stories and voices to help assess tobacco use in the Missouri LGBT Community.

Confidentiality provided :-)

Either just show up or contact 573-529-9704.

See below for more info.

Are you 35+?

There's another one on Tuesday @ 5:30pm. Same place, same offers. See below.

- Shän, The Center



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Hello All,

This is Lucas Hudson, editor of the Vital Voice newspaper.

The University of Missouri was awarded a grant to assess factors related to tobacco use by LGBT Missourians. Some of the things they are investigating/assessing are: initiation of smoking, daily smoking, exposure to secondhard smoke, quit attempts, and long-term cessation
rates.

I am helping them recruit ex-smokers to participate in a focus group held next week. Participants will be paid twenty dollars and fed (Novak's food) as well. There are two age groups: 25-34, and 35 plus.

The times for the focus groups are: (24-35 year olds) Monday, May 12 7:30pm to 9pm at the Vital Voice's office, and (35 and up crowd) Tuesday, 5:30pm to 7pm at the Vital Voice's office. The Vital Voice is located in the Grove, at 4337 Manchester.

You are urged to call 573-529-9704 to register, but you can just show up as well. If you have any questions, please send me an e-mail at lucashudson@thevitalvoice.com.

Thanks,


Lucas
lucashudson@thevitalvoice.com

New Hours: LGBT-friendly "The Shangri-La Diner"

Hello all,

The most LGBT-friendliest demi-vegetarian place I know, The Shangri-La Diner, has NEW HOURS!

Now for questions...

What the heck is a demi-vegetarian?
See the Vegetarian Circle's website at: http//www.yellins.com/veg/different_types.html

Will they serve other sorts of vegetarians & vegans, too?
Of course. The owner even separates the food (fish in one skillet, non-fish in another).

Wow! Where is this magical place?

2201 Cherokee St

Saint Louis, MO 63118-3226
(314) 772-8308
{corner of Cherokee & Missouri streets in Cherokee Antique Row}

What are the new hours?
Thursday -- 11 AM to 9 PM
Friday -- 11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday -- 9 AM to 10 PM
Sunday -- 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday -- 9AM to 2PM -- ALL YOU CAN EAT BRUNCH $10.00 {INCLUDES FREE TEA OR COFFEE!} VEGAN ITEMS AT EVERY BRUNCH!

What about other days/hours?
Straight from their personnel: "If enough people start coming in on Thursdays we may expand our hours even more!"

Do they have a website?
Yep, http://www.theshangriladiner.com/ or you can also visit their Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/shangriladiner (which is being updated soon).

Hey, I'm skeptical... what accolades do they have?
They're all on the menu at http://www.theshangriladiner.com/images/TheCurrentMenu.pdf (yes... a shameless attempt to get you hungry, too).

Who are you... why are you doing this?
I'm Shän (pronounced like "Shawn"... yes, that's a boy's name, I know).
I'm doing this because 1) I am vegan, 2) another vegetarian place (who shall remain nameless) turned my lesbian/trans-self away, 3) the food is SO DARN GOOD, and 4) I love the people there... they ROCK!

Are you going to stop talking?
Yes, I am. There. I'm done. Really.


Thanks for listening...

Shän