“Artistically Speaking!” At SEVEN in Belleville June 6th

“Artistically Speaking!” At SEVEN in Belleville June 6th
 
By: Susan Spit-Fire Lively- MetroEast NEWS contributor

(BELLEVILLE)

Hello all! I hope that your spring is going splendidly! If you’re looking for a spicy new show to sink your teeth into (and all your other senses ;) come to “Artistically Speaking!” (produced/hosted by Spit-Fire) next Wednesday, June 6th at Belleville’s outstanding Seven Restaurant and Lounge, (7 S. High St., Belleville, IL, 62220). Seven, a haven for arts and entertainment known for its involvement in local communities, is situated in the heart of historic downtown Belleville. To learn more, please call (618) 277-6700 or visit their website at www.sevenrestaurantandlounge.com.

There’s no cover charge for this event!! The doors open at 8:00 and the show, which also has an Open Mic, will begin at 9:00 p.m. Experience the thrill of live performance-based art with the most gifted musicians, poets, comedians, and more in a gallery filled with an array of local artwork. The friendly and dedicated staff even keeps the kitchen open late so you can enjoy yummy appetizers ($2.00 Off All Appetizers) and beverages ($5 Martini Wednesdays!).

We have another exhilarating night planned for Wed., June 6th!! Our Special Guests include Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and Editor Floyd Boykin, Jr. (St. Louis, MO); Poet, Author, and Spoken Word Artist Susan Trowbridge Adams (Seattle, WA); Jazz Musician and Songwriter Rosmon Johnson (O’ Fallon, IL); and Poet, Photographer, and Editor Pacia Anderson (East St. Louis, IL). (See bios and attached flier below). Meet us in the second floor art gallery! Peace!!

SAGE presents: "All that Jazz" this Saturday, June 2nd

SAGE Metro St. Louis

Come Celebrate with SAGE at "All that Jazz" this Saturday, June 2nd from 3 to 6 pm!

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/243564

Location:
The Kerr Building
21 O'Fallon Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

Tickets on Sale Today!
$20 in advance online:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/243564

$25 at the Door or send a check to:

SAGE

2710 South Grand Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63118

 

MetroEast NEWS: MEPSI PrideFest 2012 Entertainment Announced for J...

MetroEast NEWS: MEPSI PrideFest 2012 Entertainment Announced for JUNE 16...: (BELLEVILLE) Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) has announced the entertainment lineup for the 5th annual festival to be held June 16th in downtown Belleville.   www.MetroEastPrideswi.com

HOT - WET-SEXY MEMORIAL WEEKEND PARTY

(QUINCY)

Miller Lite Of Quincy,ILL and Irene's Cabaret Nightclub Presents:
HOT - WET - SEXY MEMORIAL WEEKEND PARTY AND SHOW

MAY 26 2012 11PM AND 1AM

Hosted by: Jade Sinclair & Melissa Marnier And Special Guest Gina Mangruem,Desiree la Doush,Jasmine M Skye Plus Many More!!!!!
House Dj Timothy
DOORS OPEN 7PM $6.00
COVER CHARGE MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE WITH STATE PICTURE ID www.irenescabaret.com

Sasha Moore, Black Diamond and Darkfire - May 26th

Independence Place
(CAPE GIRARDEAU)
Saturday night come out and see Darkfire, he should lite your fire!!!!

MEPSI VENDOR ENROLLMENT Deadline is June 1st

MEPSI VENDOR ENROLLMENT Deadline is June 1st 

MetroEast Pride
(BELLEVILLE) 
Vendor Space is still available for our 5th Annual PrideFest, June 16th. Last year over 5,000 people attended our event in beautiful downtown Belleville. VENDOR: 10 X 10’ Space (no electricity) - $60.00; 10’ X 10’ Space w/electricity - $75.00. FOOD VENDOR: 10’ X 10’ Space w/electricity - $85.00; 10’ X 15’ Space w/electricity - $110.00¬.
Contact MEP.ALLENIRBY@GMAIL.COM

MetroEast NEWS: Don't Be A Tool - Racism of the "Christian" Right

Don't Be A Tool - Racism of the "Christian" Right

Don't Be A Tool - Racism of the "Christian" Right
by Autumn Pickard - MetroEast NEWS

I'm astonished by the complete lack of respect to the black community from the GOP. I remember what my parents would tell me about black people, and the blatant racism they had towards them. I was raised in a "christian" fundamentalist home, but I was lied to. I'm still Christian, don't get me wrong, but at the same time I realized if they could lie to me about an entire race of people, they could also be lying about the group I belong to as well. I don't talk to my family anymore, and I think my life is better because of that.  I have friends that have become my family. A beautiful rainbow spectrum of friends, some are very comfortable with labels, some wouldn't fit into a category if it was named after them, but I don't judge them because of it.

Getting back to my point though. Conservative right wing fanatical "christians" are afraid of black people in a general sense. Since they can't own, and therefore dictate someone who is different from them, they respond with fear that turns into hatred.

Being transsexual I have dealt with this my whole life, so it isn't new. I think it's a sad excuse for ignorance, and being unwilling to attempt to learn about different communities that exist in a wonderful melting pot society we call America. I haven't given up on my brothers and sisters that happen to be darker than me. I hope one day they will wake up and see their oppression of the LGBT community will never result in their acceptance within the bigoted white community, or safety from being the oppressed. To them the only function you are providing is proving whom they fear can remain repressed, and as soon as they square away the LGBT community, they will start to work on yours again.

We are victims of a reversed timeline of hate. Black people will be needed to repress women, but as soon as my sisters are silenced along with the LGBT, my brothers will be to small a group to fight back. You see, we weren't all free, or were freed at once, so they will chip away at the base until the whole notion of freedom is only a rich white man's guarantee to a rich white man.... This method of hate was first used by Adolf Hitler, and it is proven to work, well.

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