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Saturday, January 29, 2011

CRYSTAL DE VOE Returns to Boxers JAN 30th

www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: Boxers 'n Briefs

DRAG SHOW WITH MISS DEC BOXERS 2010 CRYSTAL DE VOE


January 30

10:30pm


LocationBOXERS N BRIEFS

Created By

More InfoCOME OUT AND PARTY AS CRYSTAL DEVOE HOSTS THE SUNDAY NIGHT VARIETY SHOW. STARTS @ 10:30 PM . STRIPPERS FROM OPEN UNTIL CLOSE, DRINK AND SHOT SPECIALS ALL NIGHT, WITH STRIP OFF @ MIDNIGHT. COME OUT AND PARTY WITH YOUR FAVORITE STIPPER AND ENJOY THE SHOW!!! SEE YOU THERE!!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

The Anything But Clothes Party!


www.BellevillePride.com
By: Mickey Johnson / MetroEast NEWS

(CARBONDALE)
The Anything But Clothes Party!




Saturday, January 29 at 9:00pm

LocationClub Traz
213 E. Main Street
Carbondale, IL

RSVP
FACEBOOK

More InfoThis is a party where you will want to be creative to cover the bits! You cannot wear clothing and you will have to create a costume....meaning, trash bags are now fashionable, duck tape is acceptable, and creative garments of aluminum might just be the key to an eventful night! you get the point. It is going to be a blast! $2.25 Miller Lites, $2.50 Lunch Boxes, $2.50 Gin Mixers...AND NO COVER! 19 to enter, 21 to drink.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Governor Quinn Civil Union Law Signing- JAN 31st

www.BellevillePride.com

January 22, 2011

(CHICAGO)

Governor Pat Quinn will sign the Civil Union Law on Monday, January 31. The signing ceremony will be in the afternoon in the Chicago Loop, and open to the public.

Details will be announced early next week. Plan to attend and witness history taking place!

Eddie's First Drag Show JAN 29th


www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: Daisy Adair

Show Hostess Mariah Candy And Raven Winters bring you the first of what will hopefully be many shows at Eddie's Bar in Granite City. These two well-respected performers will pull out all the stops along with Daisy Adair and Special Guest Khrystal Leight will make this first show a great endeavor of fun, fashion, and friends.

MetroEast NEWS welcomes Eddie's Bar to the mix of venues to our ever-growing community and look forward to having a "near-east" venue for our followers in the St. Louis area.




Saturday at 11:00pm - January 30 at 2:00am

LocationEddies Bar
2900 Nameoki Road, 62040
Granite City, IL

Created By

More InfoHey Guys, Ladys, And You Gender Benders
Come Out For The First Show Of Many
At Eddies With Your Show Hostess Mariah Candy And Raven Winters
Show Starts At 11,
21+ Only
Great Drink Prices
So Come Play With Us
And Get Drunk With Us
RSVP via Facebook

Friday, January 21, 2011

Freaky Friday! - A Turnabout Show Jan 28th


www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: Glitterbomb Productions


JANUARY 28th

(ST. LOUIS)

Friday at 10:00pm - Saturday at 3:00am
The Complex
3515 Chouteau Ave
Saint Louis, MO
Ladies and Gentleman, Bois and Grrls- This week we're bringing something a lil different... even for us! This Friday will be GlitterBomb's first ever turnabout show... a show where your favorite kings and queens perform as their actual gender for a night! Get ready for the realness with RYDYR, NIK OKTOBER, SUZY CYDAL, SUM YUNG WANG, and your host: SIREN, as you've never seen them before!

Dance before the show with LANDYN CADE, and after the show with CHARLIE BUTTONS (with maybe a few tracks from SIREN as well)!

Doors at 10. Show at 11. Dancing til close!
FREE before 11 and $5 after for 21+
$10 all night for 18+

Trans*Continental Breakfast JAN 29th

www.BellevillePride.com
on behalf of: TransHaven

Saturday, January 29 · 9:00am - 12:00pm

As part of the Open Discussion Forum, we are pleased to have Andrew Shaughnessy, St. Louis Regional Field Organizer of PROMO as guest speaker.

Andrew will be conducting Lobby Training for those first-timers (in StL) joining the Trans Caucus for PROMO's Equality Day on Feb 15th, in Jefferson City.


LocationTransHaven Community Room
3672A Arsenal St

Created By

More InfoA breakfast discussion and social support group for the Trans* Community sponsored by TransHaven. Join us for a Continental breakfast and discussion in a trans-friendly (of course) place. Closed and Open space for discussions, guest speakers, films and who knows what next? We hope to see you there!

Reservations are requested, in orderto determine the number of our guests.
RSVP via Facebook

or via email: Robyn@transhaven.org
www.Transhaven.org

Monday, January 17, 2011

Boxers' Welcomes - Suzy Cydal February 6th


www.BellevillePride.com

January 17, 2011

(CENTREVILLE)


Boxers' Welcomes Special Guest-
Suzy Cydal February 6th


Boxers 'n Briefs welcomes special guest Suzy Cydal on February 6th, as the headline entertainer for the weekly Sunday Show.

Suzy is a relative newcomer to the Metro-East
Drag stage, but has already made her mark at local venues as a part of the Glitterbomb Productions Company, which appears weekly at the Complex nightclub in St. Louis.

Showtime starts at 10:30 and is an 18+ event.


RSVP via FACEBOOK


photo courtesy: Daniel Geahlen

Kenadie St. James Returns to Centreville JAN 23rd

www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: Boxers 'n Briefs
Kenadie St. James Returns to Centreville JAN 23rd
(CENTREVILLE)

Sunday, January 23
10:30pm

LocationBOXERS N BRIEFS

Created By

More InfoKENADIE RETURNS TO BOXERS N BRIEFS AS YOUR SHOW HOST THIS EVENING. SHOW STARTS @ 10:30. STRIPPERS FROM OPEN UNTIL CLOSE AND DRINK AND SHOT SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG. STRIP OFF @ MIDNIGHT, OPEN TO ALL WHO WOULD LIKE TO STRIP NUDE AND SHAKE IT!!! THIS WILL BE FUN. SEE YOU THERE!!!
RSVP via FACEBOOK

Celebration of Talents! Jan 22nd - KORNERS

www.BellevillePride.com
via Chad Sherwood
Location: Korners
7109 S.Broadway, St.Louis MO
Time: 10:30PM
Saturday, January 22nd

Come on out to Korners! A great gaggle of girls to entertain you! Olivia DeMornay, Velvet Love, Christina Lush and all the way from Colombia Amanda Lay! $2.50 Mixed drink specials and $2 shots! Showtime is 10:30

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Civil Union Forum-JAN 25th in Carbondale

www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: Good Shepherd UCC / Caroline Staerk

(CARBONDALE)

Community forum about our state's new civil union bill (SB 1716–the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act), presented by Equality Illinois at Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ.

Bernard Cherkasov (Equality Illinois CEO) will discuss what happens next now that the bill has passed the Illinois House and Senate, what the bill entails, and address any questions that YOU might have.

This discussion in Carbondale is one of several that Equality Illinois is holding across the state.

Where: Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ – 515 S. Orchard Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901
** If you need directions, have accessibility questions, etc - please call the Church at 618-457-2232

When: Tuesday, January 25th from 6:00 – 7:30PM

RSVP: Caroline at cstaerk@eqil.org or 773.477.7173
** Refreshments will be provided by the congregation's Open and Affirming Committee

Equality Illinois - http://www.equalityillinois.org
Church of the Good Shepherd - http://www.goodshepherd-ucc.org

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Caroline Staerk
Field Director

**BellevillePride.com does not endorse Equality Illinois, in lieu of recent personnel developments, however, our responsibility demands we make this announcement for all.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Jason & DeMarco LIVE in Concert FEB 20th


www.BellevillePride.com

on Behalf of: Metropolitan Community Church
of Greater St. Louis



(ST. LOUIS)
Jason & DeMarco LIVE in Concert





Sunday, February 20 ·
7:00pm - 10:00pm

LocationMCC of Greater Saint Louis
1919 S. Broadway
Saint Louis, MO
RSVP TODAY

Created By

More InfoJason & deMarco are known to loyal fans for their beautiful harmonies, uplifting lyrics and empowering messages. Jason and deMarco will be sharing their message and music at the 10:30a worship service and will then share a FREE concert at 7p.

Please share this news with your friends and family. We look forward to seeing you at MCC of Greater Saint Louis. It is sure to be a heart-opening experience. Contact the church office 314.361.3221 for more details about this FREE event.

Monday, January 10, 2011

I CARE! Loading Zone Happy Hour Benefit

www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: I CARE Campaign


Monday, January 24
5:00pm - 9:00pm



LocationLoading Zone
16 S. Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO



Created By



More InfoMichael Mullens is graciously donating all of his tips to this great campaign.

Stop by the Loading Zone from 5pm-9pm and have a cocktail, tip Michael and support the I CARE! Campaign.

There will be:

- Jello Shots
- several 50/50 raffles
- I CARE! merchadise
- Pictures taken with the I CARE! purple rhino tatoos that will be posted on the I CARE! facebook page.

I CARE! is for everybody in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area (STL) who cares about gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and ally issues. These issues include Suicide, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, Older Adults, and Hate Crimes.

I CARE! serves as an informational network to direct those in distress to the appropriate organization. I CARE! wants you to know that you are not alone and that someone cares about you. The time has come for us to take care of us. I CARE!

Never a cover!! Always a great time.

See you there!!!!
RSVP via FACEBOOK




25th Miss Gay Illinois USofA is coming in March!

www.bellevillepride.com

on Behalf of:
Miss Gay Illinois USofA



January 10, 2011

(CARBONDALE)
Coming in March is the 25th Annual Miss Gay Illinois USofA Pageant.
The 2010 event had over 700 people come in two nights!
This years pagent has 15 contestents qualified thus far and will be a crowning event not to be missed.

Preliminary night is Saturday March 26th and

Final Night is Sunday March 27th.

Special Guests include:
Miss Gay USofA Dominique Sanchez, Jodie Santana,
Blanche Dubois, Rochelle D'Leight,
honoring Miss Gay Illinois USofA Kara Belle.

More entertainment TBA.
Fifteen contestants have qualified and more prelims to come!!!!!

MORE INFORMATION

Friday, January 7, 2011

Primetime Cabaret Jan 16th w/ Special Guest Dena Cass











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By: Mickey Johnson/MetroEast NEWS
January 7, 2011


(CARBONDALE)

Sunday, January 16 at 9:00pm

EVERYONE!!! Mark your calanders NOW....THE BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR IS SUNDAY JANUARY 16TH.
All the students are back in town that weekend and Club Traz is THE place to party.

Primetime Cabaret with Special guest Dena Cass all the way from Iowa, drink specials, DJ Tova Dancing the house down. Show starts at 10:30pm, $5 cover, 19 to enter 21 to drink


Club Traz
213 E. Main
Carbondale, IL

Pictured right: Dena Cass
RSVP via Facebook



Show starts at 10:30pm,
$5 cover, 19 to enter 21 to drink.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

1st Annual Mr. Just John Competition! Jan 16th

www.BellevillePride.com

1st Annual Mr. Just John Competition! Jan 16th


Sunday, January 16 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm

RSVP via Facebook

LocationJust John Nightclub
4112 Manchester Ave
Saint Louis, MO

Created By

More Info
Think you have what it takes to be crowned Mr. Just John 2011? Then come into Just John and fill out your entry form!
Winners of the competition will have their hot bods cast into statues by local artist Phillip Hitchcock!
Love helping out local and national lgbt community organizations?
Donations raised and money earned from auctioning off the statues will go to Growing American Youth (a saint louis lgbt youth outreach group) and ...the Tom of Finland Foundation (a national gay art preservation group).

Three event dates in total:
Jan 16th - Swim Wear and Q&A - narrow down to three contestants.
Jan 30th - Top 3 contestants get molded for statues on stage at Just John. Votes decide who will be winner, 1st runner up, 2nd runner. 2nd runner up will be announced and their statue (yet to be made) will be auctioned off.
Feb 27th - Winner and 1st Runner up revealed. A full body statue will be unvieled at Just John of the winner. Statues made from casts on jan 30th will be auctioned off of the winner and the 1st runner up!

Prizes for the contestants donated by local businesses!

Celebrity Judges - Tyler Hill of Pride Saint Louis, Darin Slyman of Vital Voice, Jeff Small of News Channel 5 ksdk, and artist Phillip Hitchcock!
And the ultimate Judge will be the customers of Just John!

If you'd like to enter the competition, please come in to Just John, between now and January 9th and fill out an entry form!
See More

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Gateway Sister's Bingo Returns JAN 23rd

www.BellevillePride.com




Sisters Birthday Beer Bash Charity Bingo
Jan 23rd

(ST LOUIS)

BadDog Bar & Grill
3960 Chouteau
St. Louis, MO 63110


JANUARY 23rd, 2011 RSVP via Facebook

Our first bingo of the year and it's a birthday party too!
Come out and support the Gateway Sisters Charities.

The Bad Dog Bar is located at 3960 CHOUTEAU, ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
which is right by the corner of Vandeventer and Chouteau (right behind White Castle).

GatewaySisters St Louis

Monday, January 3, 2011

GLEEK! An All Glee Show


www.bellevillepride.com/
on Behalf of: Glitterbomb Productions

Friday, January 7
10:00pm - 3:00am

The first show of 2011, Glitterbomb Productions brings you "GLEEK! An All Glee Show". Join DJ Charlie Buttons & Landyn Cade before and after the show.
GLEEK will be hosted by Siren with performances by Sum Yung Wan, Tabbi Katt, Rydyr, Desire Declyne and Trixie Larue.




LocationThe Complex
3515 Chouteau Ave
Saint Louis, MO

Created By

More InfoLadies and Gentleman, Bois and Grrls- We're kicking the year off with a show that MANY of you have been asking for featuring all musical numbers from the tv show, GLEE! The show will feature the talents of : SUM YUNG WANG, TABBI KATT, RYDYR, DESIRE DECLYNE, TRIXIE LARUE, and your hostess: SIREN!

Before and after the show, CHARLIE BUTTONS and LANDYN CADE will be rockin out the dancefloor and servin up your beats!

Doors at 10. Show at 11. Dancing til close!
FREE before 11 and $5 after for 21+
$10 all night for 18+

Sunday, January 2, 2011

DJ Mandy Spins Saturdays in Alton


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




(ALTON)

Every Saturday night DJ MANDY spins Tunes & Tubes for the hottest Dance Party at Bubby & Sissy's in Alton. The family arrives early with the party starting at 10pm.

Drink Specials, and good times with "The Friendliest Bar in St. Louis".

Best in the Midwest JP's Showlounge Opens at 10:30pm $3 cover charge. VJ Mandy spinning todays hottest hits 10pm-3am. Shows begins at 11 pm.

Bar open 5pm-3am.
602 Belle Street
Alton, IL 62002

Bubby & Sissy's Bar in Alton has been your high-grounds for good times nearly a decade now! The Crowd is youthful, vibrant and diverse.

If you don't have friends in Alton, this is place to meet some. Many evenings, the Cabaret on the second floor brings you special performances from our regions top entertainers, and the heated/covered outdoor patio offers a smoker's refuge.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Club Escapade Karaoke Saturdays w/ DJ Daryl







January 1, 2011




(BELLEVILLE)
When your looking for a neighborhood bar, where the crowd is truly 'local', Club Escapade in Belleville has been serving up hometown hospitality for more than a decade now.
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, Owners Rick & Harold invite you to join with "Mamma" behind the bar as they whip up good times with the mainstay, DJ Daryl Becherer.
Club Escapades offers no cover and generally has drink specials to match.
Between sets, you may enjoy your favorite tunes on the internet jukebox.

Located a 133 West Main Street, Club Escapades also hosts the annual Pride Festival in June.

133 W. Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
Website
http://clubescapade.org/


Bud Light Presents V2 - Vital VOICE 30th Anniversary Party


www.BellevillePride.com

Bud Light Presents V2 - Vital VOICE 30th Anniversary Party
A Celebration and Benefit for SAGE of Metro St. Louis

January 15, 2011 7PM

(TICKETS ONLINE)

RSVP via Facebook

The Vital Voice will celebrate 30 years of alternative media in the St. Louis Region with the biggest party of the new year. V2 will be held at LUMEN, in downtown St. Louis. Special appearances by Glitterbomb Productions, with proceeds to benefit SAGE.

The official After-party is to be held at Just John's in the Grove Neighborhood.

Early Ticket Reservations are highly recommended to ensure entry to this event.


30 years of Vital VOICE, Hundreds of People, One Unforgettable Night. This is an exponentially-amazing anniversary party. This is V-squared.

Lumen
MORE DETAILS~
$25 General Admission
Open Bar & Nibbles 7-9pm
Entertainment throughout the night (dance, drag, fashion, multimedia, and more!)
...21+ w/ID

Reserve Tickets Here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/138589

What will we be celebrating?
30th Anniversary of gay media in St. Louis
40th Birthday of Senior Writer Colin Murphy
50th Birthday of the one-and-only Dieta Pepsi
The launch of our newly-redesigned website
Plus, one incredible year as THE premier LGBT Lifestyle Magazine!

This is an unforgettable evening of jaw-dropping entertainment, awe-inspiring atmosphere, deliciously enticing food, drinks, and don't forget- cake!

Join us for the official after party at Just John!
4112 Manchester Ave (drink specials for V2 attendees)
http://www.facebook.com/justjohnsclub

This event benefits SAGE

Powered by:
Bud Light
Just John
GlitterBomb Productions
The Maytag Store
Lou Fusz Subaru
Pure Power
Salon Service Group
We Make Art

Raven Winters presents: BURLESQUE ~ January 9th


www.BellevillePride.com

on behalf of: Boxers 'N Briefs/ Jason Brooks

Januaary 1, 2011

(CENTREVILLE)
Raven Winters returns to Centreville next week as the hostess of the January 9th Show at Boxers 'N Briefs.

It has been a few months since Ms. Winter's headlined in the Metro East, but this coming weekends show is set, and the entertainment is on.

Showtime 10:30pm $8 Entry Fee
Anyone 18+ is welcome. "Boxers 'N Briefs" remains the smokers refuge in 2011.
Stop in Every night for drink specials and the staff-fun you have come to expect.
RSVP via Facebook




More InfoCOME OUT AND PARTY WITH US AS MISS TRAILER PARK 2010 RAVEN WINTERS TAKES THE STAGE AND SHOWS OFF HER MANY TALENTS!! STRIPPERS FROM OPEN UNTIL CLOSE, DRINK AND SHOT SPECIALS ALL NIGHT.

RAVEN WILL HOST A STRIP OFF @ MIDNIGHT FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN STRUTTING THEIR STUFF. SEE YOU THERE THIS WILL BE A GOOD NIGHT!

Banners by: Jason Brooks & Daniel Geahlen Studios

Mid-Week Nightlife In Alton


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

(ALTON)




BUBBY & SISSY's (ALTON) www.bubbyandsissys.com
602 Belle Street
Alton, IL 62202
618.465.4775

Thursday Nights Karaoke Contest

Trixie LaRue this Sunday (January 2nd)


www.BellevillePride.com


Trixie LaRue will host this Sunday's show at Boxers N Briefs in Centreville.
Doors open at 7pm, with Showtime at 10:30.

$8 Cover
55 Four Corners Lane
Centerville, IL

MORE INFO

Crystal Devoe Variety Show January 30th


www.BellevillePride.com
on Behalf of: Boxers 'N Briefs

January 1, 2011

(CENTREVILLE)
EVENT DATE JANUARY 30th~

COME OUT AND PARTY AS CRYSTAL DEVOE HOSTS THE SUNDAY NIGHT VARIETY SHOW. STARTS @ 10:30 PM . STRIPPERS FROM OPEN UNTIL CLOSE, DRINK AND SHOT SPECIALS ALL NIGHT, WITH STRIP OFF @ MIDNIGHT. COME OUT AND PARTY WITH YOUR FAVORITE STIPPER AND ENJOY THE SHOW!!! SEE YOU THERE!!



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