"Artistically Speaking" Returns August 1st

“Artistically Speaking!” Returns Wednesday, August 1st.
By: Susan Spit-fire Lively- MetroEastNEWS
(BELLEVILLE)

Hey everybody! What’s happenin’? I just wanted to let you know that the next “Artistically Speaking!” (Hosted/Produced by Spit-Fire) will return on Wednesday, August 1st.
-featuring local literary giants Deborah Mashibini, Joyce Blue, and many more talented artists!

“Artistically Speaking!” is a FREE EVENT featuring the best area Poets, Spoken Word Artists, Musicians, Vocalists, Comedians, and more and an Open Mic Session as well. It goes down in the 2nd floor art gallery at Belleville’s outstanding Seven Restaurant and Lounge, (7 S. High St., Belleville, IL, 62220) every 1st Wednesday of the month (Doors-8; Show-9).

Seven, a haven for arts and entertainment, is located in the heart of historic downtown Belleville, and the friendly and dedicated staff here even keeps the kitchen open late so you can enjoy scrumptious appetizers ($2.00 Off All Appetizers) and beverages ($5 Martini Wednesdays!). To learn more, please call (618) 277-6700 or visit their website at www.sevenrestaurantandlounge.com .
Cannot wait to see y’all on August 1st!! Peace!

L<3ve, Spit-Fire

Kentucky Hosts 2012 National GSA Conference August 2nd - 5th

(LOUISVILLE, KY)
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GSA activists from throughout the country at the 2009 National Gathering

GSA activists from across the country come together every summer at the National Gathering. The goal of the National Gathering is to support the GSA movement across the country and expand it to include even more states, cities and towns.

The National Gathering is hosted by the National Association of GSA Networks. It provides an opportunity for National Association members to collaborate, share stories, exchange resources, discuss best practices, and build the GSA movement.

The National Gathering is free and travel scholarships are available.

The National Gathering welcomes 55 to 75 participants each year. About two-thirds of all participants are youth leaders. Skilled youth trainers facilitate the majority of the workshops at the National Gathering. Staff from various states also lead trainings.

GSA activists from states with organizational members in the National Association of GSA Networks are welcome to apply, as part of the GSA network in that state. Check the National Directory to find out if your state has an organizational member. If your state does not have a member, you can Start a GSA Network in your state. Please contact us. You may be eligible to attend.

To find out more information about the National Gathering of GSA Networks, or the National Association, please contact  the National Network Manager, Alan Ratliff.

 

The next National Gathering will take place August 2-5, 2012 in Louisville, KY. This year's event is hosted by Louisville Youth Group, with generous support from Humana.

Miss Gay Western IL America 2012 - AUGUST 4th

BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS
via Adria Andrews, Miss Gay Illinois America 2011
(QUINCY)

Come join Miss Gay Illinois America for the 5th and final prelim to Miss Gay IL America 2012 - Miss Gay Western IL America 2012 honoring Ravyn Winters, Miss Gay Western IL America 2010.

• When: Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at 10:30pm
• Where: Irene's Cabaret, 124 N. 5th St, Quincy, IL
• Pageant theme: “The Seven Deadly Sins”

Opening Presentation: Contestants: Red evening gown of their choice. No headdresses. Hair can be in any style and jewelry of their choosing.

Contest Categories: Male Interview
Evening Gown
Solo Talent
Talent
On-Stage Interview

Prize Package for Winner: $900 in cash and prizes
Prize Package for 1st Alternate: $400 in cash and prizes

Contact Adria Andrews, MIss Gay IL America 2011 for an application: adriastl@yahoo.com

Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis (BASL) July 21st

Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis (BASL)

July 7

Social meeting

• Saturday, July 21, 2012
• 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Shameless Grounds
2650 Sidney Street, Saint Louis, MO
Ask for BASL at the counter. Come and hang out with other folks. Catch up with old friends, make new ones, and just have a chat. Shameless Grounds has coffee, other drinks, and some good food.
Have fun.

The Day the Lights Went Out - JULY 23rd Monday, July 23, 2012 at 12:00am Cole Wofford and 522 other guests Online Memorial Observance for DANIEL MCCREE (1979-2007) www.DanielMcCree.Org On July 23rd, We will be observing a day of silence in honor of Daniel McCree, the artist and writer from Southern Illinois who ended his life on this day in 2007. I will be in "Internet Silence" throughout the day. WHAT YOU CAN DO--- I simply Ask each of you to visit his website at some time during the day. Your visit in My absence is all I ask. www.DanielMcCree.Org

COLAGE St. Louis Meets JULY 21st

BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS

COLAGE- St. Louis
Our next two meeting dates!!

• July 21 - COLAGE Meeting, 10am – Noon, Water fun! (Be ready to get wet!) We'll be making "spongeballs" & feel free to bring water squirters!
• August 18 – COLAGE Meeting, 10am – Noon, Back to School, How to be bully-proof.

Meetings held at MCC of Greater St Louis, 1919 S. Broadway, StL, 63104

COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent/s. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy

Carbondale Pride 2012 (JULY 20TH - 22ND)

2nd Annual Carbondale Pride July 20-22nd
MetroEast NEWS

(CARBONDALE)

Club Traz is working hard to prepare for the 2nd annual Carbondale Pride festival scheduled for July 20th thru July 22nd. Currently the bar is closed for renovations which are expected to be completed within the next two weeks. The second year's festival will be kicking off Pride Weekend with a Ladies Night at Club Traz Carbondale, the place where you can be yourself!

July 20th, doors open at 9pm...

19 to enter 21 to drink. 

Hosted By Ryder Sweet and DJ Kent Keen spinning the hottest music!  

July 22nd 

COMMUNITY WIDE PICNIC 3PM
1st annual Carbondale Pride Family Picnic!!!  

Picnic is located at Club Traz(Carbondale) on the patio. The building between Newell house and Blue Martin. Everyone is welcome to help us celebrate Carbondale Pride. No cover!! free food!! Games and prizes!! sure to be a great time, with great people!! 

A Night Glow event is also planned for July 14th, which as of now will be local's first opportunity to tour the newly renovated bar. We will do our best to keep you updated on the event schedule as the pride festival nears. Carbondale Pride was extremely well received in 2011 and the 2nd year is predictably to be even bigger.

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213 East Main Street Carbondale, Il 62901 (618) 547-4270

The Pop Tarts! JULY 13TH (ST. LOUIS)

The Pop Tarts!
Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10:00pm
Something hot and delicious is popping up this Friday at Attitudes... THE POP TARTS! The freshest show in town, stuffed with gooey pop goodness for your viewing pleasure! This week's show will feature: SIREN, JAIDA KISS, KAMIYA KRUSH, BUTTERSCOTCH, and JENNA CYDAL!

Dance before and after the show with resident DJs, CHARLIE BUTTONS and LANDYN CADE, spinning you the Grove's hardest hitting mix of the hottest pop, sickening remixes, the freshest electro, and more! **UPCOMING GB EVENTS**

• JULY 20 - DRAG QUEEN DEATH MATCH
• JULY 27 - THE POP TARTS
• AUGUST 3 - UCD!! ATLANTEAN MASQUERADE
• AUGUST 10 - THE POP TARTS - MOUSEKATEERS
• AUGUST 17 - THE POP TARTS

2nd Annual Carbondale Pride July 20-22nd

2nd Annual Carbondale Pride July 20-22nd
MetroEast NEWS

(CARBONDALE)

Club Traz is working hard to prepare for the 2nd annual Carbondale Pride festival scheduled for July 20th thru July 22nd. Currently the bar is closed for renovations which are expected to be completed within the next two weeks. The second year's festival will be kicking off Pride Weekend with a Ladies Night at Club Traz Carbondale, the place where you can be yourself!

July 20th, doors open at 9pm...

19 to enter 21 to drink. 

Hosted By Ryder Sweet and DJ Kent Keen spinning the hottest music!  

July 22nd 

COMMUNITY WIDE PICNIC 3PM
1st annual Carbondale Pride Family Picnic!!!  

Picnic is located at Club Traz(Carbondale) on the patio. The building between Newell house and Blue Martin. Everyone is welcome to help us celebrate Carbondale Pride. No cover!! free food!! Games and prizes!! sure to be a great time, with great people!! 

A Night Glow event is also planned for July 14th, which as of now will be local's first opportunity to tour the newly renovated bar. We will do our best to keep you updated on the event schedule as the pride festival nears. Carbondale Pride was extremely well received in 2011 and the 2nd year is predictably to be even bigger.

MORE INFORMATION

213 East Main Street Carbondale, Il 62901 (618) 547-4270