Daniel McCree Foundation EVENTS

www.BellevillePride.com
on behalf of: Daniel McCree Foundation & Ezekiel Project

Daniel McCree Foundation  EVENTS
APRIL 28TH  Ezekiel Project is the HIV/AIDS outreach at MCC of Greater St. Louis  they will be volunteering efforts and assisting staff for Dining Out For Life at Square One Brewery & Distillery 
5-10PM tonight. (1727 Park Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63104)

APRIL 30TH   
*Ezekiel Project Retreat  "Strength for the Journey"  10AM- 3PM (free event)
Breakfast/Lunch provided.  Speaker series includes St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Same-Sex Legal, Food Outreach and representatives from Bethany Place, MCCGSL & more.   (Last minute attendees welcome)   www.MCCGSL.org   (1919 S. Broadway  63104)

*Sherwood Forest Camp's "Blue Jean Ball"  (Invitational Fundraiser Event) 
Daniel McCree Foundation Board Member Cole Wofford hosts a Table of 8 attendees in this important organizations largest fundraiser of the year.   www.DanielMcCree.Org

Amateur Drag Show: The Sequel - May 7, 2011

Metro East Pride

We are currently seeking Amateur Drag Queens & Drag Kings to perform for the $100 GRAND PRIZE!!

►►► 18 and older :: $20 Entry Fee :: Performer with the most TIPS wins the $100 GRAND PRIZE :: All tips are donated to Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Register online today ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ http://www.metroeastpride.com/prideevents.html

Club Escapade Inc

133 W. Main Street

Belleville, IL

$17 Million Development Project Breaks Ground at Emerson Park

Mixed-Use Development Project Breaks Ground at Emerson Park Metrolink Station...:
"www.BellevillePride.com via NextStopSTL Mixed-Use Development Project Breaks Ground near Emerson Park MetroLink Station | NextStop ST..."

MetroEast NEWS~EVENTS: Olivia DeMornay Hosts "What a drag!" - SWIC APR 26...

MetroEast NEWS~EVENTS: Olivia DeMornay Hosts "What a drag!" - SWIC APR 26...: "www.BellevillePride.com on Behalf of: Q&A: Alliance for Gender and Sexual Diversity (SWIC) (BELLEVILLE) Looking for something interestin..."

LGBT Center is on the MOVE-- YOU CAN HELP!

BellevillePride~ MetroEast News

Moving to Manchester -

LGBT Center of St. Louis

Location: Just John Nightclub

Time: ‎6:00PM Friday, April 22nd

Miss Illinois USofA at large April 18, 2011

www.BellevillePride.com
By: Mickey Johnson

Miss Cee Cee LaRouge

(CARBONDALE)
It was another great pageant at Club Traz. All of the ladies did a wonderful job.
To all of the staff, Dan, Shawn, Todd, Jennifer, Kent, Karen, Tova, and David, thank you for all that you put into these special events. I know that tensions rise and the shows may not seem as if they are worth it, but trust me...they add significantly to our community.

Miss Illinois USofA at large April 18, 2011

By: Mickey Johnson

Photos: 66

Club Traz - Carbondale

MEP 2011 Vendors- Register Today!

www.BellevillePride.com
on behalf of: Metro East Pride

April 10, 2011

(BELLEVILLE)
The MEP(Metro East Pride) organization is currently enrolling vendors for the 2011 season. This years festival will be the 4th to be held on June 18th, in downtown Belleville. Vendor enrollment is available online at the Metro East Pride website.

Vendor fees in 2011 remain affordable for small business owners and non-profit organizations who wish to support diversity & equality in Southern Illinois.  Standard spaces are available for $50 and can be upgraded to include electricity and/or food service.

Each vendor provides their own service space (i.e. Table, Chairs & Canopy ect.), and may also choose to support ACME TENT, who can provide set-up and removal of Canopy the day of the event.  For additional details visit the Vendor Page of the MEP website.

ENROLL NOW

To contact the MEP organization:  metroeastpride@gmail.com 

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To purchase adspace at 

BellevillePride.com is not affiliated with MEP. 
Content provided by SmartChoice Center.

SmartChoice Center offers flat-fee ad space at
www.BellevillePride.com for $20   (LEARN MORE)

MetroEast NEWS~EVENTS: Spring 2011 Features Digest

MetroEast NEWS Spring 2011 Features Digest: Feature Stories Jan 2011 to April 12, 2011

Open publication - Free publishing - More belleville

4th Annual QFest- April 14th (ST. LOUIS)

BellevillePride~ MetroEast News

www.BellevillePride.com 

Stella Artois presents: 

4th Annual QFest - LGBT film festival

Location: Hi-Pointe Theatre & various venues around St. Louis

Time: ‎5:30PM Thursday, April 14th

 

 

CESJ to visit Illinois State Prison-Tamms, APRIL 22

http://www.bellevillepride.com/
on behalf of  Jessie Arms- CESJ

Coalition for Economic and Social Justice (CESJ) & Southern Illinois Prisoner Action Committee (SIPAC)and Faithful of Southern Illinois (FOSIL)WILL HOLD AN ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE TO THE STATE PRISON IN TAMMS ILLINOIS.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011, 2:30 p.m. till about 3:00 or 3:30

WE MEET WITH A GROUP FROM THE CARBONDALE AREA AT TAMMS AT 2:00 P.M.
QUESTIONS – PLEASE CONTACT:

Anneharter23@yahoo.com
 618 277-7594 or 618-593-7891

"Dreams" 12-1-2004 , By: Daniel McCree

"Dreams" FEATURED WRITING , By: Daniel McCree:
"www.DanielMcCree.Org original Memiors
from: December 1, 2004

www.DanielMcCree.Org

December 1, 2004                 

    "Dreams"

I was very happy to be with a group

of people that were all nice + comforting 

to be with.  One man showed us a

home movie of him doing a sort of 

battle like dance with a bison.

"Blue Me"(c)DanielMcCree.Org

We were all on a beautiful

island with hundreds of people. My

friend from high school was with us

+ after the man showed us the 

clip + talked for awhile I guess

we all went to sleep.   When I 

woke up I stepped out of the room

and headed toward the bathroom.

All of the people on the island were

very attractive + I felt good to

be among them. I felt something 

strange in my mouth like my

tooth on my left side was loosining.

 Panic set in + I tried to keep calm.

I reached a mirror + was horrified

to find my front teeth falling out.

I pressed them back in + went out

to the beach where there were many people.

Daniel (Danny) McCree (1979-2007)

I noticed dolphins swimming + decided

to swim.  I met a dolphin + its stern

was soft.  It talked to me + gave

much sympathy.

I'm careining (Careening) a little right now

I know I'm gonna be alright

and I  also know Ive made

mistakes and missed maneuvers

which may have taken me a

route that would leave me feeling

something similar to what I once.  (wants)

www.DanielMcCree.Org

21st Annual HRC Chicago Gala Volunteer Kick-Off Event! 4-19-11

www.BellevillePride.com via HRC Illinois

21st Annual HRC Chicago Gala Volunteer Kick-Off Event!

minibar: Ultra Lounge & Cafe

3341 N. Halsted

Chicago, IL

Tuesday, April 19 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The success of each Dinner is greatly attributable to our great group of volunteers - we need you!

There many ways for you to contribute, so come learn about how you too can "Be Part of Equality" here in Chicago.

A special thanks to Mini Bar for offering a complimentary drink to our volunteers!

RSVP at http://www.hrcchicago.org/rsvp.html

 

 

"The Biscuit Sister Show" Series Arrives in Paducah

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By: Colby Kluthe- MetroEast NEWS
Photos by: Jose Blanco

 April 4, 2011

Photos by: Jose Blanco

(PADUCAH)
The much anticipated debut of the the "Biscuit Sister Show"  opened this past weekend at Jim's Place in Paducah,Kentucky.

This monthly series is to be held the first Friday of each month and will most certainly continue as a show of shows.  The second show is scheduled for May 7th.  

Co-hostess Khrystal Leight explains on her facebook page, "The Biscuit Sister Show at Jim's Place in Paducah, KY was a huge success. We had so much fun and it was so great to see my friends and to meet new ones. 
Alejandra LeBlanc Leight and Will - you two are off the chain and I had a blast with you guys.

Photos by: Jose Blanco

Thanks to Mark and Alex for treating us like Divas and can't wait to come back May 7 for the next Biscuit Baking"

Paducah, while a relatively small community has proven itself as a regional hub for the LGBT communities of Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.   Jim's Place has marked itself as the premier nightspot in Paducah, hosting a number of performers and events since they opened in 2010.

This Summer will mark the 5th annual Pride Picnic, and the city also has hosted visits by TransHaven, and is the home of MCC of Paducah, a spirit filled community that creates "safe-space" for those who are seeking a supportive community of allies.

The Buscuit Sister Troupe includes some of St. Louis' top performers:

• Khrystal Leight, Miss JJ's 2010
• Trixie Larue,  Miss Gay Midwest America 2011
• Chanelle Carrington, Miss Elegance USofA 2011
• Sable Sinclair, Miss St. Louis Gay Pride 2010

If you live near Paducah, the Sisters will return for the 2nd show on May 7th, 2011
JIM'S PLACE
2605 BRIDGE STREET
PADUCAH, KY

MEP Announces 2011 Festival Entertainment

www.BellevillePride.com
on behalf of: Metro East Pride

Band Together Color Guard- MEP 2010

Belleville's 4th Annual  METRO EAST PRIDE Festival is planned for June 18th, 2011 and is in the final stages of preparation for this years festivities.  In an announcement made earlier this week, the MEP Board of Directors has determined the entertainment for the coming year.



Throughout the Day, the festivities will be lead by Y98 radio personality Courtney Landrum, and musical guest Jennifer Norman.


Also returning in 2011 will be  the mainstays of the festival such as Band Together, with musical performances by Social Remedy and Phillip Womble, an acoustic performer.  Also appearing will be Miss Metro East Pride, Miss Sophie.

The Evening festivities will be hosted by Dieta Pepsi with appearances by Sarah Baldwin, MEP 2011 President as well as performances by Summer Osborne, and EarthSol.

The MEP organization is also currently enrolling VENDORS to participate in this years event.  Visit them online for prices and deadlines.