Thursday, October 28, 2010

November 2010 Events (Vote, Play & SLIFF)


Hello all,

As Fall weather approaches, The Center reminds you to:

* Exercise your right to Vote
In some places, you can cast your ballot early.

* Attend the premiere of "Secrets & Catheters"
A one-act solo performance.

* See the LGBTQ Sidebar at the St. Louis International Film Festival
SLIFF, for you locals.

Need more information?

We've got it below.

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Illinois & Missouri Voting Information
Because I hail from the eastern side of the Mississippi River, I thought it would be pretty useful to include links to both states. Remember that voting for everyone is Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Some areas allow early voting. Here's a few links to help you get started (listed alphabetically):

*Illinois*

Equality Illinois' "Vote Naked" Project
http://www.equalityillinois.org/votenaked.html

Illinois State Board of Elections
http://www.elections.il.gov

*Missouri*

Missouri State Board of Elections
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections


*USA*

Human Rights Campaign Political Action Committee
http://www.hrc.org/about_us/2533.htm

Log Cabin Republicans (GL Republicans)
http://online.logcabin.org

Stonewall Democrats (LGBT Democrats)
http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org

Don't know if you're registered?
Or where to vote?

a non-partisan website created by the National Association of Secretaries of State

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Jerry's Cathartic New Play premiers at LGBT Center
Secrets & Catheters
solo show written & performed by Jerry Rabushka

Friday, November 12th
Saturday, November 13th

8:00PM

The LGBT Center of St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue, Ste. 420
St. Louis, MO 63108

From the Facebook event:
Jerry's new play asks the question his critics have been asking for decades... why should anyone go see his show? It's a play that starts out wondering if it should be on stage, wondering how it should get written, even how it should market itself... and yet, in the end, we do have a show!

His new one-act "Secrets and Catheters"—and you've gotta have some kinda guts to put the word Catheter in any title—will take you on a journey through hole-in-the-wall diners across the Midwest, to a game of Jeopardy with some really bizarre contestants and categories, and through the minds and souls of characters who are desperate for that usual trio of love, attention, and acceptance.

Finally, all the characters Jerry's used to populate his plays meet together for one bloody showdown.

Directed by Robert Beck.

$10 gets you in!

For more information, call The LGBT Center of St. Louis at (314)367-1166

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SLIFF has a Sobering LGBTQ Side-bar
Cinema St. Louis, the same folks who put on QFest - Saint Louis' Annual LGBTQ Film Festival, have featured a set of LGBT Films at this year's Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) that are sponsored by the St. Louis LGBT magazine, Vital Voice.

For a handy-dandy look at all of the films, view the document available from the LGBT Center of St. Louis' website (courtesy of the good people at Cinema St. Louis):

Below are the names of each film, their dates, and locations:

The Battle of Pussy Willow Creek
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m., Tivoli
With writer/director Cohen.

The Country Teacher (Venkovský učitel)
Saturday, Nov. 13, 3:45 p.m., Plaza Frontenac
Monday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m., Plaza Frontenac

Hideaway (Le refuge)
Friday, Nov. 12, 9:30 p.m., Plaza Frontenac
Monday, Nov. 15, 9 p.m., Plaza Frontenac

I Killed My Mother (J’ai tué ma mère)
Sunday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Plaza Frontenac

Leading Ladies
Saturday, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m., Hi-Pointe

Leo’s Room (El cuarto de Leo)
Sunday, Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m., Tivoli

A Marine Story
Saturday, Nov. 13, 7:15 p.m., Tivoli
Monday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m., Tivoli
Sponsored by Cindy Walker

Paulista (Quanto Dura o Amor?)
Sunday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., Tivoli
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m., Tivoli
Sponsored by Robyn Carolyn Montague and TransHaven

Tickets available at http://www.cinemastlouis.org or by calling 314-289-4150. For even more film information, visit the SLIFF sidebar page at the following site (listed under "Vital Voice LGBTQ Sidebar"): http://www.cinemastlouis.org/festival-sidebars

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Regularly Scheduled Programming & Events
Unless notated otherwise, all programs and events take place at The LGBT Center of St. Louis and are free of charge.

Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis Discussion Meeting
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
7:00P

The Pink Cinema Film Club
Thursday, November 4, 2010
7:00P

Queer Yoga
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
6:30P

Trans Talk
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
7:00P

Simply Seasoned Social
Thursday, November 11, 2010
6:00P (change of time)

Transgender Awareness Week
November 13 - 20, 2010
&
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Sunday, November 20, 2010
Although The Center has no planned events, watch for us at local ones throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area!

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A Break from your Regularly Scheduled Programming
The LGBT Center of St. Louis will be closed during the following days and times for some relaxation, fall cleaning, and just pure "getting ourselves together" time:

November 9, 10, 11
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
12noon to 6:00PM

November 23, 24, 25
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
ALL DAY

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Social Networking

Facebook

MySpace

Blog

YouTube

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Kickstart your Donation
We have updated our website to include both a MONTHLY donation option, starting as low as $2 per month, and a ONE-TIME donation option program for individuals and small businesses.

To startup your donation now:

2) Click the ACCEPTED FORMS OF DONATION link.
3) Choose your method: Monthly or One-Time

An added bonus: Signing up for the Monthly Donation program using a PayPal account is free and allows for you to stop or suspend your donation during the hard times.

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Questions?
Quandaries?
Queries?
Call (314)367-1166

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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
Ph: 314.367.1166

** Visit our new online calendar at http://www.findmycenter.com/calendar.html ! **

Thursday, October 14, 2010

10/29 - Community Artist Exhibition's Opening Show: "The Art of Marissa Lewis" @ 7PM


The Community Artist Exhibition at The LGBT Center of St. Louis presents:

"Black and White Prints: The Art of Marissa Lewis"


Opening Show

Friday, October 29, 2010
7:00P


The LGBT Center of St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Ste. 420
St. Louis, MO 63108

Free admission.

Free Parking
(on Washington Street and after 7PM at the meters)

About the artist:
Marissa Lewis is a senior-year Studio Art student at Webster University. She has studied various mediums including sculpture and print-making. Marissa also volunteers her time with The LGBT Center of St. Louis and has been an active volunteer for close to three years. This will be Marissa's first showing.

Questions? Call us at 314-367-1166.

Fun, refreshments, and music provided.

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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