Black & White New Years Eve Party at SEVEN (Belleville)

www.BellevillePride.Org
on behalf of Seven Belleville

We are inviting you all to our " Black & White New Years Eve Party!!!
Event Starts at 9pm.
$45 includes all Beers,Liquors & Wine!!! Shots are Excluded!!! Appetizer Buffet 9-11, Party Favors & Campaign Toast @ Midnight!!! We are having a Fish Eye Photo Booth , You can have as many pics as you would like!!! DJ for all of your Dancing Pleasure!!! Call 618 277 6700 to make your reservations!!!


NEW YEARS EVE DINNER 

• Time

  5:00pm until 9:00pm

Lobster Stuffed, Baked Halibut with Garlic Cream Sauce Grilled Asparagus & Angel Hair Pasta $23.99

SURF & TURF, Cowboy Ribeye, Lobster Tail w Baked Potato & Grilled Asparagus $35.99

Chicken Marsala w Angel Hair Pasta, Vegetable Medley $18.99

Reservations & Questions - 618 277 6700
Email brnbesse@gmail.com

$20 more if you want to stay for the open bar and party!!!
Seven Belleville is a 2012 MetroEast NEWS Sponsor.  Thank you for your support of equality in Southern Illinois!

New Years Eve Youth Lock-In (Growing American Youth)

www.BellevillePride.Org
via Scott Emanuel/ Growing American Youth


2nd Annual Growing American Youth New Year's Eve Lock-In.
Time: Friday, December 31, 2011 at 9:00pm (doors open at 8pm) through Saturday, January 1, 2012 at 9:00am
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church 600 N. Euclid (at Washington) in the Central West End. Map: http://bit.ly/600neuclid

There will be games, Wii, movies, performances, food and more. Admission is $10 (scholarships available). Ages 13-21 welcome. Like our annual prom, this is a safe space where youth can be themselves and have a blast. This is event is open to LGBTQ youth and their friends. It is not required to pre-register however it helps us get some ideas of numbers.
HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE: http://growingamericanyouth.org/GrowingAmericanYouth/Upcoming_Events.html

Growing American Youth is social support organization for youth who live in and near St. Louis and who are 21 and under and may identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Find us on Facebook: www.fb.com/growingamericanyouth and at: www.growingamericanyouth.org

Holiday Dinner at LGBT Center

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via SAGE METRO ST.LOUIS
 

Holiday Dinner at LGBT Center

(ST. LOUIS)
You are invited to the 1st Holiday Dinner at The LGBT Center of St. Louis. This day is designed for people who need a place to spend Christmas Day. It's family time here at the Center.
The Center will be open from 9 am to 9 pm with a Holiday Dinner being served at 3 p.m. (Please bring a side dish)

Location: 4337 Manchester Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108

RSVP by calling the LGBT Center of St. Louis 314.472.5428.

GLOW - A NYE Celebration (ST LOUIS)

www.BellevillePride.org
via Tyler Cross- Glitterbomb Productions

Get ready to rock the New Year in right with Attitudes Nightclub and GlitterBomb Productions!
We've combined efforts to create a night of singular amazingness: GLOW! This blacklight party boasts one of the most impressive list of perks, freebies, and good times you'll find anywhere for NYE!

- Open champagne bar from 9pm to Midnight (Why have just one free glass at 12, when you can swig that bubbly for three free hours)
- Awesome cash and prize balloon drop at Midnight
- Free NYE party favors and glow sticks to get your party on
- Special NYE glow show featuring Siren, Nik Oktober, Rydyr, and Robyn Hearts at 10 with Charlie Buttons spinning before and after
- Glowpainted girl and boy and gogo dancers for your viewing pleasure
- Free 'Best of 2011' Mix CD by Charlie Buttons for everyone who purchases a presale ticket
- Free glow painting available for your clothes or body (be sure to wear a plain garments you aren't worried about staining if you want to do it on clothes- white and neon will already glow on their own too)

This not-to-be-missed event kicks off at 9pm!

SPECIALLY DISCOUNTED PRESALE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT THE CLUB! Presale Tickets will also be available from various Attitudes and GlitterBomb staff for your convenience!

PRESALE PRICES- 2 for $10 for 21+ // $15 for 18+
DOOR PRICES- $10 for 21+ // $20 for 18+
MORE INFO: http://www.facebook.com/events/153200474783509 

Do You Hear What I Hear? December 17th & 18th

www.BellevillePride.Org
on behalf of MCCGSL

Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis (MCCGSL) will hold its annual Christmas Concert December 17th and 18th at 6pm.

Admission is FREE of charge and all are welcome.  This years concert series "Do You Hear What I Hear" will be the last public performance for the history-making 2011 Choir Season.  For more information visit the church website at: www.MCCGSL.org

LOCATION
1919 South Broadway  (7th Street @ Russell)
Saint Louis, MO 63104

MEPSI - Holiday Food Drive INFO

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MetroEast Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) is proud to announce that it will be collecting non-perishable food items throughout the holiday season to benefit The Food Pantry at Bethany Place. Please visit one of our drop box locations: Wagner Buick GMC in Belleville, Club-Escapade Belleville, The Tan Company in Shiloh or The LGBT Center of St. Louis (LAST PICKUP DEC 19TH).
— with Club-Escapade Belleville.
MORE INFO at:  www.MetroEastPride.com 

Zander Mander is Home for the Holidays (A Very Twisted Christmas)

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Southern Illinois native ZANDER MANDER returns to the St. Louis area for a one night exTravaGanja!   Kameo Dupree hosts A Very Twisted Christmas, showtime at 9:30pm. on December 17th at Hummel's Pub in Saint Louis.  Proceeds of this show benefit the Marine's Toys for Tots & Operation Food Search. 

• 7101 S Broadway
• Saint Louis, MO 63111

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY WITH PARIS BECKHAM

www.BellevillePride.Org
on behalf of Boxers N Briefs

Celebrating the life of Ray Henry Ulrich (DEC 10th)

Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Ray Henry Ulrich

As Clair Janz mentioned, we are going to have a celebration of Ray's life. 

The Koken Art Factory has opened up their doors to us on December 10th. Please spread the word. Brenda and I are putting together some of his favorite songs to perform that night.

Ray was a friend of Daniel's and supporter of the Daniel McCree Foundation. We shall join with family and friends in the celebration of this important spirit from our vine.  He shall be missed.

To read his contributions to the foundation, (CLICK HERE)  

A story from RAY ~ a grape on the grapevine
by Daniel McCree Foundation on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7:09pm

LGBT Cinema Discussion Group: "Were the World Mine" (DEC 3rd)

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via The LGBT Center of St. Louis

Come by The Center, Dec. 3rd at 3p.m. for Week 4 of LGBT Cinema Discussion Group: "Were the World Mine". This Hauntingly beautiful coming-of-age film explores the age-old question: what if things were reversed? If we could force somebody to change, or force somebody to love us, what would happen? So bring on the eye candy, the music, choreography—and of course, first love! (Modern music presented with lyrics that are mostly original Shakespeare.)

Bethany Place - World AIDS Day Event

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Bethany Place will host a World AIDS Day event at their Belleville Campus.  The event begins at 3pm and will feature keynote speaker Doug Price, of the Daniel McCree Foundation.  For more information visit online at www.BethanyPlace.Org

World AIDS Day 2011 (ST. LOUIS) December 1st

www.DanielMcCree.Org

MetroEast NEWS via MCCGSL
(Republished from 11-14-11)

Thursday, December 1 · 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis
1919 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO  63104

Join EZEKIEL PROJECT as we celebrate and remember the lives of those we have lost or who are living with HIV/AIDS. There will be memories told and a message of hope shared. During the service there will also be a candlelight vigil. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship with light refreshments provided by the Ezekiel Project HIV/AIDS Ministry Team.

Thursday, December 1, 2011, 7p
(service held at MCC of Greater Saint Louis)

Thanksgiving in our Community (NOV 23rd & 24th)

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A number of community organizations are preparing Thanksgiving meals for those who may be seperated from family or do not have the resources to prepare a meal on their own.   Please share this info with anyone of interest.   ALL LOCATIONS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
(CARBONDALE)


Thanksgiving Club Traz will be hosting a family dinner at Club Traz. The dinner will be catered by Newell House. Dinner will be served at 3pm and is open to anyone who would like to join us. We will also be watching movies. Please come and join us. There isn't a charge for the dinner or drink (softdrink, Tea)
(ST. LOUIS AREA)

The LGBT Center of St. Louis, 4337 Manchester Ave.

The LGBT Center of St. Louis will be open Thanksgiving Day. We will open at 9am with coffee, donuts and pastries. Then at 3pm we will have turkey and ham. We will supply the meat and you can bring a side dish or dessert. Please let us know what you intend to bring so that we don't have to much of one thing. If you don't have a side dish or dessert dont worry, you are still welcome. it's just about being around family. After that just like at home after dinner you can unzip your pants and watch TV, a movie, the game or take a nap. The Center will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving from 9am - 9pm. MCC of Greater St. Louis Happy Thanksgiving - Come Share A Meal With Us Would you like to share a Thanksgiving meal with your friends and your church family?  On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 6p the church will be hosting a fellowship meal.  1919 South Broadway St. Louis, MO 63104   (SOULARD)

St. Louis Spring Retreat Presents: Goin Back to Their Roots!

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St. Louis Spring Retreat Presents: Goin Back to Their Roots!
Saturday, Nov 19, 2011
First Congregational Church
6501 Wydown Blvd.
Clayton, MO

Doors Open at 6:30
Showtime is 7:00
$20 VIP Seating
$10 General Admission


This fun-filled variety show evening will be hosted by none other than Nellie Tuscadaro, Ivana Martini, and Amanda Kisser.

Join The Girls as they showcase some of the biggest talent in the area. 

Ticket prices are $20 for VIP seating and $10 for General Admission. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Two and a half hours of pure excitement! This is a fundraising event for the St. Louis Spring Retreat.

http://events.stltoday.com/st-louis-mo/events/show/223945104-goin-back-to-our-roots

13th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (NOV 20th)

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(ALTON) 1-4PM   Hosted by: First Unitarian Church of Alton Illinois

Please join us at First Unitarian Church Of Alton Illinois as we remember lives lost this year at the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

We will have an afternoon of advocacy, empowerment and education. There will be guest speakers sharing their personal stories. We will have activities and workshops designed to educate and enlighten about some of the transgender experience. We will have a candlelight vigil. We will move forward as a faith community by ensuring that ALL are welcome in our church by making a gender neutral bathroom space.  Event Guests include Transhaven's Sayer Johnson & Belleville Transgender & Friends.


(ST LOUIS) 7pm
  Sponsored by: The Monarch Foundation & Gateway Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Epiphany United Church of Christ
2911 McNair Ave.
7-10PM

The Gateway Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence & Monarch Foundation will be greeting and handing out Service Programs. We will have Guest Speaker, Vanessa Edwards Foster a well known Trans Advocate along with Rev.Mary Albert,whom is the Pastor at Epiphany also speaking will be Rev.Theresa Danieley,she is the Minister of St.Johns . Reading the names this year will be Sister DeeEnfosah and Trish Fairchild and ringing the bell will be Wendy Fairchild. We will have a potluck dinner following the service there at the church. We would like to Thank Epiphany for having us and the Sisters for supplying the candles and bell.