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Monday, March 28, 2011

Amateur Drag Show: The Sequel - May 7, 2011

www.BellevillePride.com
courtesy of: METRO EAST PRIDE 2011

May 7, 2011 (BELLEVILLE)

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

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Daniel McCree.Org Newsletter: 2011 Blue Jean Ball- Sherwood Forest Camp

Daniel McCree.Org Newsletter: 2011 Blue Jean Ball- Sherwood Forest Camp: "www.DanielMcCree.Org Sherwood Forest Camp Mark your calendars for the 2011 Blue Jean Ball, our largest annual fundraiser event, which will ..."

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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 interesting to do on your lunch break??
"What a drag!" by: Q&A - SWIC Tuesday, April 26 · 12:30pm - 3:30pm
 (Hosted by Olivia DeMornay)

Southwestern Illinois College Q&A will be hosting a drag show on April 26th at 12:30pm!!

The is event is FREE, although tipping is strongly encouraged, and all funds raised will benefit the Austin Mueller Q&A Activism Award, a scholarship for students involved in queer activism.
RSVP VIA FACEBOOK EVENTS 
Belleville Main Campus Theater
2500 Carlyle Ave.
Belleville, IL

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

"The Biscuit Sister Show" Debuts April 1st


















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MetroEast NEWS


March 22, 2011

(PADUCAH)

Beginning April 1st, "The Biscuit Sister Show" will makes its debut in Western Kentucky.    This monthly series is to be held the first Friday of each month and will most certainly be a show of shows.
  • 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


JIM'S PLACE
2605 BRIDGE STREET
PADUCAH, KY

    Sunday, March 20, 2011

    ST. LOUIS LGBT HISTORY TREASURE DRIVE 2


    www.BellevillePride.com
    MetroEast NEWS

    ST. LOUIS LGBT HISTORY TREASURE DRIVE 2

    (ST. LOUIS)

    Sunday, March 27 · 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    Novak's Bar & Grill

    PRESERVING OUR PAST, ENRICHING OUR FUTURE
    RSVP via Facebook Event

    We're all sitting on little pieces of our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history—so dig through your junk drawers, canvass that basement and rifle through the proverbial closet.

    Help donate artifacts to The St. Louis Gay History Project and the St. Louis LGBT Archives at UMSL.
    ...
    We're especially interested in pre-1990 items, such as:

    *Pictures, Home Movies/Videos, Artwork
    *Newspapers, Magazines, Articles

    *Diaries, Journals, Scrapbooks
    *Pageant/Event Programs
    *Buttons, Pins, Posters, Fliers, T-Shirts
    *Matchbooks, Bar Memorabilia
    *Organizational/Non Profit Materials
    *St. Louis Pridefest Memorabilia

    You can donate materials or we will have digital cameras and scanners on site to copy items and return.

    We will also be displaying historical St. Louis LGBT items, including vintage bar ads, t-shirts and buttons so make sure to drop by and help preserve our stories and history for the next generation.



    RELATED ARTICLES: http://www.thevitalvoice.com/news/50-latest-news/180-lgbt-history-treasure-drive-ii-scheduled http://hopeandhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/02/lgbt-history-treasure-drive-ii-march.html

    www.stlouisgayhistory.com
    stlgayhistory@me.com
    314-740-0298

    Thursday, March 17, 2011

    Mr. & Miss Paducah Pageant March 19th

    www.BellevillePride.com 
    on behalf of: Paducah Pride

    March 17, 2011
    (PADUCAH)

    Jim's Place, of Paducah will host this years Miss & Mr. Paducah Pageant on March 19th, 2011.
    More information available through Kara Belle, the current Miss Gay Illinois USofA.

    Also coming to Paducah April 1st, a monthly series- "The Buscuit Sister Show". This show series is sure to be a phenomenal entertainment revue featuring:

    Saturday, March 12, 2011

    A Conversation about Marriage (SIUE) March 26th

    www.BellevillePride.com 
     on Behalf of: The Gay-Straight Alliance at SIUE

    (EDWARDSVILLE)
    Saturday, March 26 · 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    Location:  Southern Illinois University -Edwardsville (SIUE)
    Student Success Center Room 1201, MUC, SIUE
     
    Speakers and organizations will gather to discuss these questions and more that relate to heterosexism.

    Emmy Award winner, Ed Reggi, will be showing and discussing his documentary series, Heartland Transport, in which he documented bus trips of lesbian and gay couples to Iowa to get married. The film will be followed by a panel of speakers and an open discussion on LGBT marriage. 
    The panel will include Ed Reggi (of Show Me No Hate), a representative from the Gay-Straight Alliance (SIUE), Stephen Houldsworth, and Andy Lucker (Autonomy Alliance), on how to strategize for equal rights in sexuality.

    Events For Allies March & April


    via Jesse Arms
    (Illinois South Conference Pride- UCC Churches)
     
    Thursday, March 17, 6 pm to 9 pm, Cornbeef and Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. $5.  Includes potatoes and dessert.  Benefit for Metro East Pride.
    Club Escapade, 133 W. Main, at the corner of  2nd St., Belleville, IL  62220

    Illinois South Conference Pride will discuss Levicticus 18:22 "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman.  It is an abomination."  Saturday, April 2,
    3 pm to 5 pm, O'Fallon, IL.  Contact Lois Gibson  ljgibson@charter.net for more information.



    Thursday, April 7, 6:30 pm--PFLAG.  Guest speaker: GSA advisor, Leann Riebold, O'Fallon High School. 
    St. Paul UCC, lower level.  115 W. "B" St. B'ville  62220.

    Wednesday, March 9, 2011

    MISS Memories USofA Pageant

    This Friday Night MISS Memories USofA Pageant to be Held at Club Traz In Carbondale Illinois this is the last chance to go to Miss Illinois USofA Contact Blanche or Myself for more information to enter
    Todd: 525-4724

    Tuesday, March 8, 2011

    Monday, March 7, 2011

    MetroEast NEWS: I CARE! Presents: SuicidePREV Educational Training...

    MetroEast NEWS: I CARE! Presents: SuicidePREV Educational Training...: MARCH 29th"www.BellevillePride.com on Behalf of: I CARE CAMPAIGN FREE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING offered by I CARE, in conjuction with Mental Health Amer..."

    Sunday, March 6, 2011

    Gateway Men's Chorus - "Piano Men" MARCH 26th

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    Gateway Men's Chorus concert "Piano Men"  March 26th 8-10PM

    Join Artistic Director Dr. Jeffrey Carter and the 70 singers of the Gateway Men's Chorus, as well as our Special Guests, the women of CHARIS, for this One-Night-Only celebration of the music of such acclaimed singer/songwriters as Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis, Barry Manilow, Rufus Wainwright, and others including, of course, Billy Joel. With Al Fischer and Neal Richardson on dual - and sometimes dueling! - pianos, you won't want to miss this thrilling and toe-tapping performance of songs that comprise the soundtrack of our lives.
    Advance tickets $20 & $25 on sale now at
    http://store.gatewaymenschorus.org/concerts.html
    See you all on the 26th!

    560 Music Center
    560 Trinity Avenue

    Friday, March 4, 2011

    SAGE Benefit - Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement 3/12/11

    www.BellevillePride.com


    2nd Annual SAGE Movie Benefit - Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement

    After 42 years, feisty and delightful lesbian couple Edie and Thea are finally getting married. From the early '60s to the present day, the tireless community activists persevere through many battles, both personal and political. These two compassionate and brave women are a model of courage and strength that speaks to everyone, of any age. Through this film audiences will recognize that dancing, like loving, can continue at any age, and rediscover the timeless message “Don’t postpone joy”. Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir (The Brandon Teena Story) return with a love story of two remarkable women whose commitment to each other is an inspiration to us all.
    http://sagemetrostl.org/MovieBenefit.aspx
    TICKETS ARE $10 and may be purchased in advance or at the door.

    For more information about this film go to:


    View Trailer Here:
    http://blessblessproductions.com/edietheatrailer.html

    VENUE- MCC of Greater St. Louis    www.MCCGSL.org
    1919 South Broadway (Soulard)
    St. Louis, MO 63104

    Jodie Santana's Funtastic Benefit -March 4th

    www.BellevillePride.com  
    on Behalf of: Club Traz-Carbondale

    February 26, 2011

    (CARBONDALE)
    Jodie Santana is going to Miss Continental International! She is representing Southern Illinois, but she needs your help to do so. It is a big event so please come and show your support for So.

    Jodie Santana
    Blanche DuBois
    Kara Belle
    Jasmine Cavalli
    Tabitha Sexton
    Breanna Dupree
    Paige Morgan
    Alexis Cavalli
    Armani Couture

    Look at all of those sex kittens.
    Cover $5
    19 to enter and 21 to drink!
    Club Traz
    213 East Main Street
    Carbondale, IL


    Location: Club Traz
    Time: ‎9:00PM Friday, March 4th

    Wednesday, March 2, 2011

    Miss Baddest Bitch 2011- March 13th


    www.BellevillePride.com
    on Behalf of: Boxers 'N Briefs
    Photos by: Daniel Geahlen/
    Jason Brooks
    MetroEast NEWS


    February 14, 2011

    (CENTREVILLE)

    March 13th will mark the beginning of a new pageant crown in the Metro East. The first annual "Miss Baddest Bitch" will be hosted by Boxers 'n Briefs located in Centreville, Illinois.

    The inaugural pagent will award a top prize of $200 as well as a coveted crown, sash and title.
    More Details will be announced as a feature article in March.

    Performers interested in competing should contact Boxers n Briefs, Daniel Geahlen or Paris Versace for rules and entry details.

    • 618.332.6141

    Address
    • 55 four corners ln
    • Centerville, IL 62206

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