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Monday, October 21, 2013

The March on Springfield for Marriage Equality

The March on Springfield for Marriage Equality will bring thousands to Illinois' capital at the state of the fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly to demand they pass Senate Bill 10, the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. We urge you all to join us this day. The time is now. Visit http://www.marchonspringfield.org/ for full details including an FAQ, Travel Info, speakers concert info and more.

Rally/March Details
Tuesday October 22, 2013
Illinois State Capitol

401 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois
Noon-1 PM: Entertainment
1 PM-2:30 PM: Rally
March around Capitol: 2:30-3:30 PM

Saturday, September 14, 2013

March on Springfield for Marriage Equality October 22,





March on Springfield for Marriage Equality

What you wear to the March on Springfield is your business. We won't judge, so long as you join us October 22. Not driving? Book your round trip now. NEW bus travel information now available online.http://www.marchonspringfield.org/transport.php
Rally/March Details
Tuesday October 22, 2013
Illinois State Capitol
401 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois
Noon-1 PM: Entertainment
1-2:30 PM: Rally
March around Capitol: 2:30-3:30 PM


A NIGHT OF DRAG featuring Olivia DeMornay, Victoria H. DeMornay & Hailey Cummet on Saturday, September 28th


Club-Escapade Belleville
Join Club Escapade as we present A NIGHT OF DRAG featuring Olivia DeMornay, Victoria H. DeMornay & Hailey Cummet on Saturday, September 28th.
The festivities begin at 10pm so get here early for a good seat and enjoy a night of fun with the girls!!!

NEVER A COVER & This event is for 21+

Thursday, September 12, 2013

MCCGSL’s 40th Anniversary

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 – FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY
CELEBRATION OF OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS,  & FAITH
 Open House before and after worship
SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!
Bring someone to church!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19  6:00 p to 9:00 p
40th YEAR: ANNIVERSARY SUPPER & PROGRAM
 “Homecoming Weekend” begins with
a celebration at 1919 S Broadway 
 Join the fun with present and past members, 
past clergy, special guests, and more
Bring a dish to share!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20  9:30 – 12:00
MCCGSL 40th ANNIVERSARY 
“Homecoming” CELEBRATION continues
(note: early start time)
 Special Guest Speaker
Reception to follow

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

St. Louis Activist Hub: 2013 St. Louis Walk for Farm Animals

St. Louis Activist Hub: 2013 St. Louis Walk for Farm Animals: Farm Sanctuary is a great organization that spreads a message of compassion for all, and provides homes to animals who have been abused.

Miss Gay Illinois America 2013- AUGUST 23rd (FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS)



(TICKETS AND INFO HERE)


FORMER MGIA & ALTERNATES

May 16, 2012 at 5:45pm
2012:    DAYONNA HILTON;   (Alt: Diva DeParis)
2011:    ADRIA ANDREWS; (Alt: Kirsten Dubo)
2010:    TABITHA GISELLE SEXTON;  (Alt:     Dymond Champagne Calloway)
2009:    MARIAH CANDY;  (Alt:      Dymond Champagne Calloway)
2002:    ANITA MANN; (Alt:     Sin-o-men St. James)
1995:    LUSCIOUS KNIGHT;  (Alt:      Tina Renee)
1994:    MONIQUE MONTANE;  (Alt:      Fonda Coxx)
1993:    ANITA MANN:  (Alt:      Clarissa Cavalier)
1992:    ANASTACIA TRESDONNE;  (Alt:      Anita Mann)
1991:    KRYSTAL KNIGHT    
1991:    JODIE SANTANA;  (Alt: Krystal Knight)
1990:    CHARITY CASE  [MGA 2001];  (Alt     Christi Cole)
1986:    GEORGIA BROWN 
1985:    UNKNOWN;  (Alt: Christi Cole)  
1983:    GEORGIA BROWN;  (Alt:      Candi Stratton)
198?:    BOBBIE HOLIDAY
1981:    VANESSA VINCENT;  (Alt:      Christi Cole)
1980:    CHRISTI COLE
1979:    ANDREA NICOLE
1977:    DONNA DRAG   
1976:    CANDY JAMES   
1975:    MISS PEACHES;  (Alt:     Gyspy Lee)
1974:    LANA KUNTZ;  (Alt:      Miss Terry)
1973:    LADY BARONESSA [MGA 1974]

Confluence Crush Roller Derby August 17th (GRANITE CITY)

Saturday at 12:00pm

Monday, August 12, 2013

Monday, June 10, 2013

2013 Metro East Pride Entertainment SUMMER OSBORNE: 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.

2013 Metro East Pride Entertainment
SUMMER OSBORNE: 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/summerosbornefan

Summer has been on stage since age four, but has been performing her original tunes for fans since 2005. During that time, lyrics and melodies have been continuously flowing through her, resulting in five full albums and an EP. Songs From A Rolling Black Chair, Summer’s debut album, deals with the drama of coming out. Her sophomore release, Don’t Call Me Mrs. Osborne, is a “vanilla” production for the small farm community from whence she came. It’s About Damn Time, Summer’s third CD, features a transcendence of genres as she further honed her craft. Her fourth CD, Winter Driven Summer, describes her walk through the depths of her mother’s illness and eventual death. Summer’s latest full album, Revelation, is upbeat and infused with love. This summer, she released an EP, With Love…

Since deciding to focus on her musical career (performing and writing) full time in 2009, Summer has been constantly on tour, doing shows at venues and festivals. She has played music at Pridefests all over the Mid-West US & Canada: Pridefest St. Louis (2005-2011); Vancouver Pride – British Columbia, Canada (2011); Mid-MO Pride – Columbia, MO (2011); Halifax Pride - Nova Scotia, Canada (2010); Mid-South Pride - Memphis, TN (2005 & 2010); Springfield Pride - Springfield, MO (2009); Kentuckiana Pride - Lexington, KY (2009); Metro East Pride - Belleville, IL (2008 and 2011). Summer has shared the stage with The Indigo Girls, God-Des and She, Tiffany, Jen Foster, Sugarbeach, The Cliks, Crystal Waters, Betty, Martha Wash, RJ Helton, Jennifer Holliday, Kimberley Locke, Tret Fure, and Shannon Curtis.

Whether her audience is small and intimate or large and out of control, whether she is solo with her guitar and piano or backed by the band, as long as she has a microphone to carry her words, she always delivers. If you have a chance to see her live - it will prove to be a gift to be remembered. Her Mission for 2011 is Operation Infect the Nation ((with love)).

Description

Imagine if Adele, Carole King, and Joss Stone had a love child… it would be Summer Osborne. Music is often described by genre, but Summer cannot be put into a category. She is a symphonic smorgasbord. Her music can loosely be described as folk soul, acoustic rock, and piano pop… but you will hear glimpses of jazz, blues, and comedy. She writes and sings real music about real life and every show is an emotional experience! It is the evolution of the soul – one song at a time.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Miss Gay Alton Illinois America


Miss Gay Illinois America Prelim Season


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Two more days, still we kick off the Miss Gay Illinois America prelim season. We have 6 more prelims, so get your package ready and contact the promoter of your pageant of choice. 

Miss Gay Metro East Illinois America
Promoter: Darris Deon Willis
Date: June 8, 2013
Location: Grey Fox Pub - St. Louis, MO
For more Information contact: Darris at darriswillis@gmail.com

Miss Gay Quincy Illinois America
Promoter: Precious Stone Productions
Date: June 15, 2013
Location: Irene's Cabaret, - Quincy, IL
For more information contact: Jade Sinclair at jade@missjadesinclair.com

Miss Gay Capital City Illinois America
Promoter: Phillip Mann 
Date: July 6, 2013
Location: The Station House - Springfield, IL
For more information contact: Phillip at philliph66@gmail.com

Miss Gay Western Illinois America
Promoter: Adria Andrews
Date: July 20, 2013
Location: Irene's Cabaret - Quincy, IL
For more information contact: Adria Andrews at adriastl@yahoo.com

Miss Gay Raising Star Illinois America
Promoter: Orlando Burton 
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Location: TBA
For more information contact: Orlando at Orlando_burton@hotmail.com

Miss Gay Southwest Illinois America
Promoter: TBA
Date: TBA
Location: TBA

3rd Annual MEPSI Amateur Drag Show Fundraiser MAY 18



BellevillePride~ MetroEast News
May 1


Third Annual MEPSI Amateur Drag Show Fundraiser
May 18 at 9:00pm
Club Escapade Inc in Belleville, Illinois 

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Live Women's Roller Derby: Confluence Crush vs. DuPage Derby Dames


Get Tickets(www.brownpapertickets.com)


Join us on Sunday, June 2nd for another action packed women's flat track roller derby double header at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois!

Our Confluence Crush Smitten Kittens & Heartbreakers will be going skate to skate against the DuPage Derby Dames' Uproar & Onslaught.

Doors are at 1:00 p.m. at the first whistle is at 1:30 p.m.

During the bouts, we will be holding a raffle for fabulous prizes who's proceeds go to Play It Forward- STL AND there will also be fan participation games during the breaks where patrons can win free merch, tickets or other awesome prizes!

Catch The Big Tomato from the World's Largest Catsup Bottle as he blows the Honorary First Whistle!

Gateway Center will have snacks & refreshments for sale during the bout so grab yourself a nice cold drink and head on in to Center Halls A&B for some HOT women's roller derby action!

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of or get a special discounted group rate for 10 or more people at $8.

Members of the military, police force, fire fighters & EMTs get the group rate for individual tickets with ID, will need to show ID at the door. (active or retired).


Live Women's Roller Derby: Confluence Crush vs. DuPage Derby Dames
 By Confluence Crush Roller Derby

Friday, April 5, 2013

Trans 101 - MCCGSL April 14

Trans 101 
This an opportunity for the church to learn more about the Transgendered  community and how our brothers and sisters would like to be respected. More importantly this is an opportunity for us to show love and support of our members of the transgendered family. 
April 14, 2013 12pHosted by Alice Roth 
The event will take place in the Resource room
Phone(314) 361-3221
Emailfacebook@mccgsl.org
Websitehttp://www.mccgsl.org

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Talk by Dr. Rusty Barrett - "Sickening Queens: Class & Ethnic Differences in Drag Performance"

(CARBONDALE)
Talk by Dr. Rusty Barrett - "Sickening Queens: Class & Ethnic Differences in Drag Performance"
Thursday  FEB 28th at 3:00pm
The Museum Auditorium, Faner Hall, SIUC

The Museum Auditorium, Faner Hall, SIUC
Dr. Rusty Barrett (Univ. Kentucky) is coming to SIUC and will give a talk on Feb. 28th (Th), 3-4pm @ The Museum Auditorium on gender, ethnicity, performance, and language. (Some of you may recall his name from his other famous paper on racial talk in Mexican Restaurant in Texas.) This is a great opportunity for not only us, anthropology (graduate) students, but also for non-anthro major
undergraduates to meet a well-known, interesting linguistic anthropologist discussing his work which is applicable to various fields of inquiry, not limited to linguistics and linguistic anthropology.
So, please make a time, come to his talk, and encourage your students/friends to go too!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Desire' Declyne's Fish Fry!!!


Saturday, March 9, 2013
10:00pm
Grab your flannel and tool belts bitches!
Saturday March 9th is going to be Desi's twist on a ladies night... Who knows what she has in store!
Featuring the talents of Charlotte SumTimes, SinDee Hoo Hoo, Mimi Le Yu, Pinny Yearned, Sum Yung Wang, Prince Ali, and.. other surprises.
DJ Charlie Buttons spins after the show so you can dance the night away! So dress in your best lez-gear and come join us as we celebrate the brave women that dare to be vagitarian!

Attitudes Nightclub
Saturday, March 9th
FREE FOR 21+
$10 for 18-20
Pub side doors open at 7pm
Club side opens at 10pm

St. Louis International Women’s Day on March 8


Celebrate St. Louis International Women’s Day on March 8 at the Missouri Athletic Club with three engaging panels: “Growing your Business, Growing your Finances and Growing Yourself.” JP’s Chief Operating Officer Sheri Flanigan-Vazquez will moderate the business panel. Learn more and register here:

StarFire Productions 2013 season opener



Come celebrate StarFire Productions 2013 season opener and 10th production on Friday March 15th and Saturday March 16th! 2 shows only~ StarFire's House of Monology...Wonder Women! in tribute of Women's History Month. Women groups get the ladies together and come out for live entertainment and a great time! Adv tix only $15 or $20 at the door and includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages while they last. www.StarFireHot.com (314) 732-5146
Come celebrate StarFire Productions 2013 season opener and 10th production on Friday March 15th and Saturday March 16th! 2 shows only~ StarFire's House of Monology...Wonder Women! in tribute of Women's History Month. Women groups get the ladies together and come out for live entertainment and a great time! Adv tix only $15 or $20 at the door and includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages while they last. www.StarFireHot.com (314) 732-5146

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Miss Gay Missouri, America Pageant 2013: Showgirls - Forty and Fabulous April 11





BellevillePride~ MetroEast News


Miss Gay Missouri, America Pageant 2013: Showgirls - Forty and Fabulous
April 11 at 7:00am


The 40th Annual Miss Gay Missouri, America Pageant - a direct preliminary to Miss Gay America 2014 - will be held at The Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis (1919 St. Broadway) in STL MO April 11, 12 & 13, 2013. Qualified contestants from across the state will be competing for Missouri's oldest female impersonation crown.  

Join the Miss Gay Missouri, America Alumni as they celebrate “Showgirls: Forty and Fabulous” with Miss Gay Missouri 2012 MICHELLE McCAUSLAND and Miss Gay America 2013 SALLY SPARKLES.

Preliminary Competition and Review Show will be held on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. ($10 COVER) with Final Night Competition on Saturday, also at 7p.m. ($25 COVER). Advanced Final Night tickets are available from any former MGM or Board Member for $20 contact - Daniel Flier at danieljflier@me.com for more information. The Host Hotel for Miss Gay Missouri, America 2013 is The Ramada Plaza Hotel. Double Beds and King Size Sleep Rooms available—The rate is $69 a night plus tax—811 N. 9th Street, Washington Ave and N. 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63101 (314-421-4000) **MUST ASK FOR MGM GROUP RATE**

For pageant info contact: Michelle McCausland: mykel22@aol.com OR Vanessa Vincent: danieljflier@me.com OR Lexsus Chaney: lchaneyco@yahoo.com
* Please see the Miss Gay America web site (www.missgayamerica.com) for detailed category descriptions

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Fuller Future Festival April 4-6, 2013 (CARBONDALE)


Fuller Future Festival
www.fullerfuturefest.com
April 4th, 5th & 6th - Carbondale, Illinois

Check out www.FullerFutureFest.com 

Fuller Future Festival taking place at SIUC and in Carbondale, IL from April 4-6, 2013. Through the website you can register (for free) for the festival, you can submit a proposal for the event, and you can sign up for the Buckminster Fuller Future RSO (the first Bucky-related Registered Student Organization in the history of Southern Illinois University Carbondale!).

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Keep Pride In Tower Grove


Less than a week to go until our next big meeting!
Sunday, February 17, 2013   5:00pm
 We're getting everyone together at Mangia to have some food, make some new friends, and talking about what we're doing for Tower Grove/South Grand Pride in 2013.

This meeting will mostly be about the formation of the board, who will be on it, how it will function, and how the community will be involved (as much as possible) in the decision making.

Fish Fry EVERY Friday during Lent at the Bad Dog Bar & Grill


Fish Fry EVERY Friday during Lent  
Fish Fry EVERY Friday during Lent at the @[106398896072550:274:Bad Dog Bar & Grill]

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Looking to get involved in your LGBT community?

MetroEast Pride is looking to add a few new directors to its Board. Please send a letter of interest and a brief bio to metroeastpride@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Memorial Observances

Here are all of the details for Funeral and Memorial Observances for Friends and Members of MCCGSL.
  
Wednesday, January 16
Memorial for Patrick McGuire (Sasha Nicole)
6p-8p
            Metropolitan Community Church of Saint Louis
1919 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104


Thursday, January 17
Sandra C. Gant (Sister of Michelle Davis) Funeral
10a-12p
Grandberry Mortuary
8806 Jennings Station Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63136

Wake for Mama Kathy Allen Rice
4p-7p
Austin Layne Mortuary: Layne Renaissance Chapel,
7302 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis MO, 63121

Friday, January 18

Funeral for Mama Kathy Allen Rice
10a-10.45a - Viewing
11a-12p - Funeral Service @ Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis
12.30p-1p Committal Service @ St. Peter's Cemetery
1.30-3p - Repast at MCC of Greater Saint Louis
            MCCGSL
1919 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104



Saturday, January 19

Memorial Service for Ken Jackson
2p-3p
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis
 



 
  
Rev. Pressley Sutherand, Interim Pastor

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

Equality Illinois 2013 Justice for All Gala


If you support the freedom to marry for all, then there is no better way to help build that momentum than at the 2013 Justice for All Gala on Saturday, February 9th. Join nearly 1,000 supporters who already purchased their Gala tickets, thereby raising crucial resources for the current push to make marriage equality a reality in Illinois. Confirm your seat at the Gala today!
Equality Illinois 2013 Justice for All Gala
February 9 at 6:00pm

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