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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

12th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance NOV 18-20


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November 16, 2010
(ST LOUIS)

St Louis Region-wide Memorial Service


The St. Louis area will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)
Memorial Service on November 20th, at St. John's Episcopal Church.
This years memorial is presented by local advocate Shane Fairchild, and featured guest Vanessa Edwards Foster, a nationally known trans advocate.

There will be a potluck dinner Sponsored by St. Johns from 4-6PM, and afterwards so please come and support ending the violence rendered upon our Trans Sisters and Brothers. All are welcome to attend. Participants will also include representation from MCC of Greater St. Louis, Transhaven, Pride St. Louis, Gateway Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Metro East Pride, Project Safe-Harbor, Vital Voice magazine and Allies from throughout the St. Louis Metro area.
Event Sponsored by: Transhaven

St. John's Episcopal (Tower Grove Church)
3664 Arsenal St.
Saint Louis, MO
Saturday, November 20 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm

OTHER TDOR Related EVENTS:

Nov 14-22 - Special Film Presentation of "Paulista" :
TransHaven Missouri is proud to work in conjunction with Cinema Saint Louis and will sponsor the two screenings of Roberto Moreira's endearing triad of love and relationships, one of a young attorney whose past is soon to be revealed. The screenings are part of the St Louis International Film Festival, to be held November 11th thru November 22nd.
TIVOLI THEATRE

NOVEMBER 18 - (EDWARDSVILLE)
SIUE Gay-Straight Alliance Presents:

Transgender Day of Remembranc
e Panel & Candlelight Vigil
There will be a panel and discussion of several transgender members of our community and the surrounding areas. After the panel which should last from 5 to 7 pm there will be a candle light vigil immediatly following. The panel won the Gay-Straight Alliance an award last year for the best educational program of the year, so it will be very interesting and fun.

NOV 20 - (COLUMBIA,MO)
Missouri Statewide Youth Empowerment Summit

Pre-Registration is required to attend call 314-862-4900 or online: https://equalityfederation.salsalabs.com/o/35019/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=371

In collaboration with Growing American Youth of Saint Louis, Galaxy of Springfield, PRISM of Columbia, Equal and KCAVP from Kansas City and PRISM from Kirksville. ...
The Missouri Youth Empowerment Summit is a one-day event that brings together youth from across the state to engage, learn skills that will empower youth around key issues affecting LGBTQA* youth and their communities.

Facilitated workshops as well as open space formats will provide opportunities to connect, discuss issues and design strategies that empower youth in their schools and in their communities. The workshops will focus on skills that can effect positive social change.

The Summit is a great way to make build lasting friendships and community alliances across the state. We ask that you come with an open mind, expect to be inspired and commit to creating change in your community after the day is over. On this day we will also be observing National Transgender Day of Remembrance in honor of those we have lost in the Transgender Community due to Hate Crimes.

The Summit will feature a special workshop track designed for adults who are looking to renew their commitment in support of youth.

Admission: FREE to youth under 22.
$10 for adults

Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Monday, November 15, 2010

6th Annual Miss Bubby & Sissy's Pageant NOV 19th


www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: Bubby & Sissy's

November 15, 2010
(ALTON)

Friday Night is the 6th Annual Miss Bubby & Sissy's Pageant featuring all the Former Title Holders and two Contestants to date. Erica Leigh Foster will Host with performances by Teighlor, Domonique, Passion, Jada, & Tiffany. $5. Cover
Showtime - 10:00 pm

More information at: http://www.bubbyandsissys.com
602 Belle Street Alton IL 62002
Phone: (618) 465-4773 Fax: (618) 465-4775

Sunday, November 14, 2010

SIUE-GSA hosts Transgender Remembrance Day NOV 18th


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November 14, 2010
SIUE-GSA hosts Transgender Remembrance Day

(EDWARDSVILLE)

Thursday, November 18 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm Goshen Lounge (SIUE Main Campus)

Southwestern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) Gay-Straight Alliance sponsors and hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 18th.

There will be a panel and discussion of several Transgender members of our community and the surrounding areas. After the panel which should last from 5 to 7 there will be a candle light vigil immediatly following. The panel won the Gay Straight Alliance an award last year for the best event for the day, so it will be very interesting and fun.
Anyone of interest is strongly encouraged to come, and if you have anyone questions or anything feel free to let us know.

RSVP @Facebook

VISIT GSA @ SIUE
SOTA_theGSA@yahoo.com
Office:
In Kimmel Hall in the back

Art & Wine Walk returns to Belleville

www.BellevillePride.com
via @ Oregon Trail Roasting Co.

November 14, 2010

(BELLEVILLE)
Art & Wine Walk

Belleville Main Street is hosting its second Art & Wine Walk this coming Saturday, November 20th from 5pm to 9pm. Oregon Trail Roasting Co is participating and will feature the art of Tatyana Robberts. We’ll have wine too! Plan now to attend. Details at artandwinewalk.com

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Trinity St. Moore crowned as Miss Gay Carbondale USofA

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November 14, 2010

(CARBONDALE)
Club Traz Carbondale hosted a double-header pageant this weekend, crowning the new Miss Gay Carbondale Illinois USofA and Miss Gay Club Traz Illinois USofA Idina Rimes


Mr. David McCabe hosted the evenings events which resulted in Trinity St. Moore being awarded the crown for Miss Gay Carbondale, and Idina Rimes ranked top for the Miss Gay Traz Illinois USofA. Both pageants are preleminaries to the larger Miss Gay Illinois USofA pageant.

More Information at:

Club TRAZ
618.549.4270
  • 213 East Main St.
  • Carbondale, IL, Carbondale, IL 62901

Friday, November 12, 2010

JC Radio Show Broadcasts Third Show Tonight

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November 12, 2010

(ST LOUIS)
SHOWTIME IS 8pm to 10pm on VE Network (CLICK TO WATCH/LISTEN)

In a follow-up to our story a few weeks ago, the JC Radio Show will broadcast its third show Friday at 8pm until 10. While its studios are located at Westport Plaza, the host of the show lives in the Belleville area.

We are proud to share with you about the JC SHOW, for its ability to share our local stories on a larger stage. Webcasting allows listeners to log in via the internet, and listen or watch live-stream using windows media player, or browser based application.

The show is 2 hours and runs on Friday Nights from 8 - 10 p.m. CST. You can catch my show at http://www.veradionetwork.com/stltalkradio/jcradio.html.

The shows host (JC) has worked in media broadcasting for about 10 years, and was excited when the opportunity came up at VE (Virtual Entertainment/ STLTalkRadio)
"I have always believed that dreams are pure thought, An opportunity to discover yourself. So after working at local radio station back in Southern Indiana, I wanted to live my dream of having my own national/global show", says JC.

Over the past few years we have promoted an Austrailian based radio station known as JOY94.9. This broadcast station in Melbourne Austrialia, also web-casts, providing LGBT entertainment on a global scale.
Join JC every Friday night from
8-10 p.m. as he highlights the
Top 20 Billboard hits,
entertainment gossip, and interviews
with artist and celebrities.

Find the JC RADIO SHOW on Facebook

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Optimist Club SANTA PARADE Nov 26th

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on Behalf of: The Optimist Club of Belleville

November 11, 2010

(BELLEVILLE)

The Optimist Club of Belleville's Santa Parade will kick of at 10am on November 26th. Starting at 17th St. and West Main St. the parade will follow West Main St. heading east through Belleville's Downtown to finish East of Oak St. near Union United Methodist Church. This years parade will feature the Board of Directors of Metro East Pride.

Santa's House is returning once again to Belleville this November, located downtown on the Public Square. Santa Claus will arrive in Belleville via the Santa Parade and will be ready for visiting children shortly after the parade's end approximately 12-12:30pm on Friday November 26th

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