Resident Partner, The St. Louis LGBT History Project Seeks Volunteers for Oral History Training at Center

ST. LOUIS - Are you interested in the history of St. Louis and its lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities?

 

Do you enjoy hearing elders' stories and reflections and learning from them?

Are you an attentive and thoughtful listener? 

  

Then we need your help! 

The St. Louis LGBT History Project is seeking volunteers to conduct oral history interviews. An oral history is a carefully planned interview, normally several hours long, that attempts to turn a person's memories into a rich and revealing historical document. The St. Louis LGBT History Project plans to record the oral histories of many of the people who have helped shape queer St. Louis, from the edge of living memory to the present. 

 

If you are interested in being a volunteer oral history interviewer, please let us know. All interviewers must complete a training session that will address oral history theory and interviewing techniques and will review local and national queer history.

 

An oral history workshop will be held in August at the LGBT Center of St. Louis (4337 Manchester Ave.) The subsequent oral history interviews will also be held at The Center.

  

Please contact us The Project’s Ian Darnell at darnell.ian@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions or comments.

  

Founded in 2007, The St. Louis LGBT History Project is a resident partner of The LGBT Center of St. Louis and operated by Steven Brawley (founder), Colin Murphy and Ian Darnell. The mission of The Project is to preserve the myriad stories of The Gateway City's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender past. The Project serves as the unofficial collecting arm for the St. Louis LGBT Archives  at UMSL, conducts and facilitates oral histories with area LGBT Elders, works with area LGBT organizations on maintaining their own archive, and seeks out and preserves LGBT history, documents, artifacts and memorabilia.

 

The Project has developed a LGBT Walking Tour in the city's Central West End, is available to speak on St. Louis’ LGBT History and provides displays from The Project collection. The goal of The Project is to not only celebrate and preserve our city’s LGBT History, but make it accessible through digital media. For more information check out their  Facebook page or visit  www.stlouisgayhistory.com.

The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
4337 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
http://www.lgbtcenterstl.org
info@lgbtcenterstl.org

Resident Partner, The St. Louis LGBT History Project to Provide Displays at Center

The LGBT Center of St. Louis has joined with the St. Louis LGBT History Project. Operated by Steve Brawley (founder), Colin Murphy and Ian Darnell, The Project celebrates, documents and preserves the myriad stories of The Gateway City’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender past. Pieces from The Project will be on rotating display at the LGBT Center of St. Louis. Further, The Project will contribute to LGBTeach and our other programming.

The theme for The Project's first Center display is PRIDE and will debut at the grand re-opening on July 17th.  Featured throughout The Center will be photographs from early St. Louis PrideFest celebrations by Wilbur Wegener and Scott Lokitz; vintage Pride St. Louis posters, artwork and t-shirts and mayoral and aldermanic pride proclamations.

Founded in 2007, The St. Louis LGBT History Project serves as the unofficial collecting arm for the St. Louis LGBT Archives at UMSL, conducts and facilitates oral histories with area LGBT Elders, works with area LGBT organizations on maintaining their own archive, and seeks out and preserves LGBT history, documents, artifacts and memorabilia. The Project has developed a LGBT Walking Tour in the city's Central West End, is available to speak on St. Louis’ LGBT History and provides displays from The Project collection. The goal of The Project is to not only celebrate and preserve our city’s LGBT History, but make it accessible through digital media. For more information check out their Facebook page or visit www.stlouisgayhistory.com.

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
4337 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
http://www.lgbtcenterstl.org
info@lgbtcenterstl.org

Volunteer for the LGBT Center of St. Louis at PrideFest this weekend!

Calling all volunteers!

The LGBT Center of St. Louis needs your help this weekend at PrideFest! We will have a booth set up at booth #105 in the Unity Plaza, slightly south of the main street by the main stage. We need volunteers to staff the booth and help share the exciting new changes at the LGBT Center of St. Louis and our upcoming Grand Re-Opening on July 17th. Additionally, we’ll need your help signing people up for our email list and to volunteer.

What we’re looking for is to have at least 2 people in the booth at all times, and that volunteers work a minimum of 2 hours. We’ll direct any over-flow of volunteers to circulate the park with clip-boards to get people signed up to receive our emails. This is a great opportunity to help the LGBT Center of St. Louis grow and unite the community.

Please email volunteer@lgbtcenterstl.org to sign up for shift(s). Please spread the word to your friends and contacts. If you have any questions, please contact myself or our President, Leon Braxton.

The LGBT Center of St. Louis: (314) 472-5428 (LGBT)

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The LGBT Center of St. Louis
4337 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
http://www.lgbtcenterstl.org
info@lgbtcenterstl.org

Alderman Shane Cohn Joins Center Board

ST. LOUIS – The LGBT Center of St. Louis announced, May 27 the addition of St. Louis Alderman Shane Cohn to its Board of Directors.

Cohn was elected in 2009 and represents the city's 25th ward. He is the city's first openly gay elected official.

"I am very pleased and honored to have such a wonderful public figure on the Board of The LGBT Center of St. Louis," said Center Board President, Leon Braxton. "Alderman Cohn's addition to our board only makes our community Center stronger."

In May 2010 Cohn sponsored and won unanimous approval of a bill to add "gender identity" to the list of characteristics protected by municipal law against discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment.

"As we continue to journey toward equal rights, I'm happy to join the Board of this organization which is striving to provide much needed resources to the St. Louis LGBT community," said Cohn.

The LGBT Center of St. Louis was realized following the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s 2004 Creating Change Conference in St. Louis. Last month The Center was temporarily shuttered to prepare for its move to 4337 Manchester Avenue in the heart of The Grove neighborhood. The Center will reopen in June before PrideFest.

Cohn will join LGBT Center of St. Louis Board members Leon Braxton, Dara Strickland, Colin Lovett, Rick Norlin, Colin Murphy, Heidi Clark, Scott Emanuel, and Cindy Walker.

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
4337 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com

May 1, 2011 - The LGBT has MOVED!

Hello all,

As you may have heard, the LGBT Center of St. Louis closed its doors at its Euclid location and has moved to a NEW location at 4337 Manchester Rd in the Grove neighborhood.

All meetings, workshops, and programs have been temporarily postponed and/or redirected to other locations.

During the month of May we have been hard at work moving into and beautifying the new Center location.

Our grand opening of the new location is set for July 17th, 2011. Please refer to the website, blogs and Facebook for announcements regarding volunteering and our status. If you have any further questions, please email our Board President, Leon Braxton at leonabraxton@hotmail.com.

Thank you all for your patience and support as we transition into a larger space and become better equipped to serve the LGBT community of St. Louis.

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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
P.O. Box 4715
St. Louis, MO 63108-4715
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com

Two-Spirit Event

Please join the LGBT Center of St. Louis and other panel members during the Missouri History Museum's upcoming Community Cinema presentation of:

Two Spirits

{click to view enlarged brochure}

Thursday, June 2, 2011
7:00 pm

Missouri History Museum
Lee Auditorium
Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park
St. Louis, Missouri
(314) 746-4599
http://www.mohistory.org

Cost:
FREE

Event Synopsis:
Filmmaker Lydia Nibley explores the cultural context behind a tragic and senseless murder. Fred Martinez was a Navajo youth slain at the age of 16. But Fred was part of an honored Navajo tradition - the nadleeh, or 'two-spirit,' who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits. In relating Fred's story, Nibley reminds us of the values that America's indigenous peoples have long embraced.
{from Missouri History Museum website.}


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The Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender
Community Center of
Metropolitan St. Louis
4337 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
http://www.findmycenter.com
info@findmycenter.com

Reminder: 4/16 - LGBT Health & Community Resource Fair @ MCC, 10AM

SAGE Metro St. Louis, an organization that supports the LGBT older adult community, in conjunction with One Saint Louis and Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis present:

2nd Annual
LGBT Health & Community Resource Fair

Saturday, April 16, 2011
9:00am - 1:30pm

Highlights to include:
* Health Screenings
* Mammogram Van
* Health Care Providers
* Health Care Directive Clinic
* Community Resources
* LGBT Organizations

This event is free and open to all members of the community.

Location

Metropolitan Community Church
of Greater Saint Louis
1919 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63104

For more information

SAGE Metro St. Louis Website:
http://sagemetrostl.org/ResourceFair.aspx

Facebook Invite:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192730654093459

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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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

** "Like" us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lgbtcenterstl **

4/14 - 4/17: QFest - St. Louis' LGBTQ Film Festival @ Hi-Pointe Theatre

Cinema St. Louis, along with various LGBTQ-supportive sponsors, are hosting:

Stella Artois presents:
4th Annual QFest - LGBT film festival

Download the program, click the link below:
http://www.cinemastlouis.org/sites/default/files/downloads/2011/Qfest2011program.pdf


April 14th - 17, 2011
Hi-Pointe Theatre
1005 McCausland Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63117-1924

Red Carpet Opening Night Celebration
@ Hi-Pointe Theatre 5:30 - 7:15 pm
{$20 admission includes: beer from Stella Artois, wine from West End Wines, food from Pi Pizzeria, popcorn & soda, and your TICKET to the 7:30 film "The Sons of Tennessee Williams" }

SCHEDULE OF FILMS

Thursday, April 14
The Sons Of Tennessee Williams - 7:30 pm
Queer Shorts - 9:30 pm

Friday, April 15
Leading Ladies - 7:00 pm
Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music - 9:30 pm

Saturday, April 16
March On (shown with Just Like Anyone Else: St. Louis After Stonewall) - 2:00 pm
Fishnet - 4:30 pm
Different From Whom - 6:30 pm
Violet Tendencies - 9:15 pm

Sunday, April 17
The Owls - 2:00 pm
Out For The Long Run - 3:30 pm
Loose Cannons - 6:00 pm
BearCity - 8:30 pm

For descriptions and trailers, visit http://www.cinemastlouis.org/qfest

For tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/49376


SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday, April 14
Red Carpet Opening Night Celebration
Hi-Pointe Theatre
5:30pm
Arrive in style on the red carpet, and mingle with fellow fans of film. $20 admission includes beer from Stella Artois, wine from West End Wines, food from Pi Pizzeria, popcorn, soda, PLUS your ticket to the 7:30 film "The Sons of Tennessee Williams"

Thursday, April 14
Official Opening Night After Party
Pi Pizzeria
6144 Delmar Blvd
314-727-6633
9:30 pm
Ask about the QFest drink specials

Friday, April 15
Official Friday Night After Party
Premium Lounge
4199 Manchester Ave
314-652-8585
Ask about the QFest "Stella" drink special

Saturday, April 16
Official Pre-Movie Lunch
Mango
1101 Lucas Ave
314-621-9993
Mention "QFest" Saturday for $5 martinis and Happy Hour bar prices. Show your QFest ticket stub all weekend in the bar to receive Happy Hour specials!
Reservations recommended

Saturday, April 16
Official Saturday Night After Party
Just John
4112 Manchester Ave
Show your QFest ticket stub and receive Happy Hour prices all night!

Sunday, April 17
Official Pre-Movie Lunch
SubZero Vodka Bar
306 N. Euclid Ave
314-367-1200
Mention "QFest" for $2 infused vodkas and $4 infused vodka martinis!

Sunday, April 17
Official Sunday Night After Party
JJ's Clubhouse
3858 Market St
314-535-4100
Get up close and bear-sonal with BearCity co-star Blake Evan Sherman. $15 all you can drink special 11pm-close (domestic & rail), plus fur-riffic BearCity shots.


ABOUT QFEST

The fourth annual edition of the Stella Artois QFest will be held April 14-17, 2011, at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. QFest uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the diversity and inherent complexities of living an alternative lifestyle in today's society. The event will feature an eclectic slate of contemporary LGBTQ-themed feature films, documentaries, and shorts.

SCREENING LOCATION

All screenings will be held at the Hi-Pointe Theatre,
1005 McCausland at the corner of Skinker and Clayton Roads.

TICKETS

Individual tickets are $12 each or $10 for students and Cinema St. Louis members with valid and current photo id's. Advance ticket sales are now available through our friends at Brown Paper Tickets.

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For more information:
Contact Chris Clark, Artistic Director, Cinema St. Louis & QFest, chris @ cinemastlouis.org 314-289-4152 (office) or 314.448.3456 (cell)

Website:
http://www.cinemastlouis.org/qfest

Facebook Invite:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160994653957190

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The LGBT Center of St. Louis is a sponsor of QFest 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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

April 2011 - More Calendar Changes

Hello all,

Just a quick note about a recent additional change to the April 2011 events calendar:

Due to last-minute circumstances, The LGBT Center of St. Louis will be closed on Tuesday, April 12th and Thursday, April 14th. Any scheduled programs on those days are canceled.

We will still be open from 12noon to 9:00PM on Wednesday, April 13th.

We will reopen and be back on our regular schedule starting on Tuesday, April 19th at 12noon.

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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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

** Are you a Facebook Fan? Visit http://www.facebook.com/lgbtcenterstl to be sure! **

April 2011 - Calendar Changes

Hello all,

A few adjustments are being made to our scheduled programming for April 2011:


Goodbyes

The Simply Seasoned Social Group, the discussion and social group that focuses on the needs of the elder LGBT community members, is being canceled.

SAGE Metro St. Louis has a calendar of events for LGBT older adults in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. Check out their calendar at http://sagemetrostl.org/CommunityCalendar.aspx .


Welcome Backs

Trans Talk, a group that focuses on the needs and desires of the metropolitan St. Louis transgender community, is increasing its meeting frequency from once a month to every other Wednesday, starting April 13th at 7:00PM.


Hellos

Bill Duvendack will be teaching an Astrology class at The LGBT Center of St. Louis entitled Lunar Cycles, Seasonal Cycles on Thursday, April 21st at 6:30PM. Look for more information, coming soon.


To view more calendar up-and-coming events, visit http://www.findmycenter.com/calendar.html .

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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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

** Are you a Facebook Fan? Visit http://www.facebook.com/lgbtcenterstl to be sure! **

*Reminder* 3/18 - CAE Opening Show: "The Fine Art of: Jeanna M. Szuch", 7PM

A gentle reminder and

In celebration of Women's History Month...

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

"The Fine Art of: Jeanna M. Szuch"

Opening Show

Friday, March 18, 2011
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 art:
The essence of my art centers around color and emotion, each piece means something to me and hopefully to the viewer as well. When I create, I start on the computer, drawing in MS Paint with the mouse. After that stage is complete, I print onto canvas and embellish with acrylic paints. My inspiration comes from many sources, but mostly from feelings and emotions that surround me every day. I believe with each piece, a part of me shines through as well.

Questions? Call us at 314-367-1166.

Fun, refreshments, and music provided.

Music provided by Julie Schurr .

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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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

3/18 - CAE Opening Show: "The Fine Art of: Jeanna M. Szuch", 7PM

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

"The Fine Art of: Jeanna M. Szuch"

Opening Show

Friday, March 18, 2011
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 art:
The essence of my art centers around color and emotion, each piece means something to me and hopefully to the viewer as well. When I create, I start on the computer, drawing in MS Paint with the mouse. After that stage is complete, I print onto canvas and embellish with acrylic paints. My inspiration comes from many sources, but mostly from feelings and emotions that surround me every day. I believe with each piece, a part of me shines through as well.

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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

*Reminder* 2/26 - Pride Pages Networking @ Novak's, 7PM

The LGBT Center of St. Louis teams up with the Pride Pages of St. Louis to present...

Networking for Professionals
& Sign-Up Party

Saturday, February 26, 2011

7:00PM - 11:00PM

Novak's Bar & Grill

4121 Manchester

Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-3699
Map: http://bit.ly/NovaksBar

From the Pride Pages Facebook Invite:

We at the Pride Pages know that now more than ever it is extremely important to network with each other so that businesses and organizations within the LGBTQ community can thrive. Knowing that importance is why we are throwing a networking for professionals party. We will also have a table setup so that you can receive more information on the Pride Pages and even sign-up on the spot to advertise your business or organization. You'll get a 5% discount by signing up on the spot.

We are looking forward to building new relationships within the LGBTQ community!


The Pride Pages will have:
-A special Pride Pages cupcake made just for the event
-1st drink is on the house
-Free appetizers
-Door prizes


Powered by and special thanks to:

BRANDT'S CAFE
CDS FINANCIAL SERVICES
NOVAK'S BAR & GRILL
PAMPERED CHEF - CINDY BREER Independent Consultant
SWEET PICKS PASTRIES
THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. LOUIS
THE STUDIO VIBE

Facebook invite link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101406933268403

For more information about the St. Louis Pride Pages Business Directory, visit their website at http://thepridepages.com or Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/thepridepages


We hope to see you there!

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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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

*New* Intro to Kundalini Yoga Classes at The LGBT Center of St. Louis

Queer Yoga is now featuring A Brief Introduction to Kundalini Yoga class at The LGBT Center of St. Louis for the next few months with Dharamjodh Singh Khalsa Psy. D, MSW.

(photos courtesy of Microsoft Office Images)

About Kundalini Yoga:

Kundalini Yoga is the original of the twenty-two schools of yoga and is called the "mother yoga." It works on your entire nervous and glandular system. The word "kundalini" means awareness, and manifesting the hidden potential of that awareness. In the yogic tradition Kundalini energy is portrayed as a coiled serpent lying dormant at the base of the spine. To raise the Kundalini means to awaken and enliven this creative energy.

What to wear and bring?

Wear loose clothing or exercise clothes. It is best if you do not wear socks. Bring an exercise pad, pillows to sit on (or to prop your knees with) and a blanket to cover yourself during deep relaxation. You should also bring a bottle of water to drink.

More information about the class:

Visit http://www.findmycenter.com/Documents/IntroKundaliniYoga.pdf


Next class dates:
(subject to change, please call 314-367-1166 to verify.)

• Tuesday, February 22nd @ 6:30P
• Tuesday, March 8th @ 6:30P
• Tuesday, March 22nd @ 6:30P
• Tuesday, April 5th @ 6:30P
• Tuesday, April 19th @ 6:30P
• Tuesday, May 3rd @ 6:30P
  

Cost?

Free.

Questions?

Call (314)367-1166 during our open office hours.


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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
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12noon to 9:00PM

*Tomorrow* 2/18 @ 7PM - Closing Show: The Art of Marissa Lewis

A gentle reminder and

In celebration of Black History Month...

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

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

Closing Show

Friday, February 18, 2011
7:00P

The LGBT Center of St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Ste. 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
Map: http://bit.ly/LGBTCCSL_Google_Map

Free admission.

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

About the art:
Lewis' work is based on controversial issues relating to Black Americans and other minority groups that continually fight socio-political issues. From an early beginning, she showed a deep concern with the social issues and the lack of self-love elicited from her community. In a way, Lewis is re-writing *his-story* and replying with different perspective, *her-story*. In one of her first pieces *I am* an etching, she expresses an ode in memory of her ancestors and the pride she has in her roots. Furthermore, philosophers such as Fanon and Camus have heavily influenced Marissa Lewis' work.

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.

Light Refreshments and Fun provided.

Music provided by The Ragged Blade Band.

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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

2/18 - Closing Show: The Art of Marissa Lewis, 7PM

In celebration of Black History Month...

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

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

Closing Show

Friday, February 18, 2011
7:00P

The LGBT Center of St. Louis
625 North Euclid Avenue
Ste. 420
St. Louis, MO 63108
Map: http://bit.ly/LGBTCCSL_Google_Map

Free admission.

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

About the art:
Lewis' work is based on controversial issues relating to Black Americans and other minority groups that continually fight socio-political issues. From an early beginning, she showed a deep concern with the social issues and the lack of self-love elicited from her community. In a way, Lewis is re-writing *his-story* and replying with different perspective, *her-story*. In one of her first pieces *I am* an etching, she expresses an ode in memory of her ancestors and the pride she has in roots. Furthermore, philosophers such as Fanon and Camus have heavily influenced Marissa Lewis' work.

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.

Light Refreshments and Fun provided.

Music provided by The Ragged Blade Band.

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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's New Email Subscription Service

Hello all,

To streamline the email distribution of our upcoming events and newsletters, we have added a new service called Google Feedburner to deliver our emails to you.

What does this mean?
If you wish to continue to receive our newsletters, you'll need to click on the link below to sign up to receive email through the new service:
http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=lgbtcenterstl&loc=en_US

You'll see a form that will look like this one below, fill it out to start receiving our emails:

(Clicking on the image above will allow you to start subscribing, too.)

Is it secure?
Yes - Your email address is sent through a secured "https" site, so your email address will be kept secure. You will NOT be contacted with any unsolicited information from Google or it's affiliates.

Why are you switching?
Using Google's FeedBurner service gives us a chance to free up more time for our board and staff members to focus on better programming and service with The Center. The service will also allow you to be updated faster and more regularly.

Can't you just add me automatically?
Long story short - No. Most services that allow us to upload an already existing email list cost a lot of money for a list as big as ours, especially if we send more than one email per month.

Where can I get old emails that I've missed?
Any email sent through this service will also be posted on the blog at http://findmycenter.blogspot.com (a link to the blog is also on The Center's website at http://www.findmycenter.com).

When will this all start?
Right now. Enter your email address in the Email Subscription box on the upper-right side of The Center's blog at http://findmycenter.blogspot.com or subscribe on The Center's website at http://www.findmycenter.com .

Questions?
Email us at info@findmycenter.com .

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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

2/2/11 (Wed) - CLOSED for inclement weather, REOPEN on 2/3/11

The LGBT Center will be CLOSED again on 2/2/11 for inclement weather.

We will reopen at our usual time on Thursday, 2/3/11.

If you MUST travel, please view the Metro Ride Alerts at:
http://bit.ly/MetroRideAlerts


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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

2/1/11 - CLOSED for inclement weather

The LGBT Center will be CLOSED on 2/1/11 for inclement weather.

All meetings during the afternoon and evening have been canceled.

If you MUST travel, please view the Metro Ride Alerts at:
http://bit.ly/MetroRideAlerts


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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

2/26 - Pride Pages Networking Party @ Novak's, 7PM

The LGBT Center of St. Louis teams up with the Pride Pages of St. Louis to present...

Networking for Professionals
& Sign-Up Party

Saturday, February 26, 2011

7:00PM - 11:00PM

Novak's Bar & Grill

4121 Manchester

Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-3699
Map: http://bit.ly/NovaksBar

From the Pride Pages Facebook Invite:

We at the Pride Pages know that now more than ever it is extremely important to network with each other so that businesses and organizations within the LGBTQ community can thrive. Knowing that importance is why we are throwing a networking for professionals party. We will also have a table setup so that you can receive more information on the Pride Pages and even sign-up on the spot to advertise your business or organization. You'll get a 5% discount by signing up on the spot.

We are looking forward to building new relationships within the LGBTQ community!


The Pride Pages will have:
-A special Pride Pages cupcake made just for the event
-1st drink is on the house
-Free appetizers
-Door prizes


Powered by and special thanks to:

BRANDT'S CAFE
CDS FINANCIAL SERVICES
NOVAK'S BAR & GRILL
PAMPERED CHEF - CINDY BREER Independent Consultant
SWEET PICKS PASTRIES
THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST. LOUIS
THE STUDIO VIBE

Facebook invite link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101406933268403

For more information about the St. Louis Pride Pages Business Directory, visit their website at http://thepridepages.com or Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/thepridepages


We hope to see you there!

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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