The Human Rights Campaign will host the opening night performance of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" at the Phoenix Theatre Friday, November 1. Ticket prices are $25 each and include a special pre-performance reception at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Ave., prior to the 8 p.m. showtime.
"HRC Indianapolis is pleased to collaborate again with the Phoenix for our ongoing theatre events," says Tom Maynard, HRC board of governors and steering committee co-chair. "Not only do theatergoers get to enjoy this fun and energetic show, but they can also support the work of HRC in their community." He notes that the ticket price for this performance includes a membership in HRC.
"This is a very popular musical across the country, and we expect to sell out early," according to Tony Pickell, HRC Indianapolis steering committee member and Events Co-Chair. He advises people to buy their tickets now since seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Out Word Bound Book Store, 625 N. East St., Indianapolis. Also, checks made payable to the Human Rights Campaign can be mailed by October 15 to HRC, c/o Tony Pickell, 4632 N. Kenwood Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Individuals and businesses wishing to explore sponsorship opportunities may call Tony Pickell at 237-8238. Sponsorships are available between $100 and $1000+ and may include program and event recognition, additional admissions, or VIP seating.
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian and gay political organization with members throughout the country. It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
Sun. November 3
HOLLY NEAR IN CONCERT!
Women In the Arts, Inc. (WIA) proudly presents Holly Near in a matinee concert at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana, on Sunday, November 3, 2002, at 4 p.m. Ticket prices: $17 in advance; $20 at the door. Tickets are available only through the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 812-339-6741. For more information, contact WIA at 317-927-9355; [email protected]; www.wiaonline.org.
Singer, songwriter, and outspoken advocate and activist in the peace and feminist movements, Holly Near is a skilled performer who brings to the stage an integration of world consciousness, spiritual discovery, and theatricality. Her career as a singer has been profoundly defined by an unwillingness to separate her passion for music from her passion for human dignity.
This year marks her 30th year as a powerful and influential force in social change music. Her songs speak out on topics of war and peace, justice and discrimination, and tolerance and human rights. Holly was outspoken on such issues as gay and lesbian rights, a woman’s right to choose, and domestic violence way before those subjects became acceptable conversation in the major media. She has received numerous awards for her work in social change, including honors from the ACLU, the National Lawyers Guild, the National Organization for Women, NARAS, Ms. magazine (Woman of the Year), and the Legends of Women’s Music Awards.
Holly’s recent recording, Edge, makes it clear that she is not resting on her laurels, but rather continuing to write and sing political songs with grace, humor, and the maturity that comes from doing this work for 30 years. Her integrity earns her the reputation as one of the most powerful and articulate artists of our time. And because of the way in which Holly thinks, writes, and sings, few of her songs are dated. The ideas are relevant still.
Holly Near’s concert work is a celebration of the old and the new; old favorites performed alongside inspiring new songs that are filled with strength, reassurance, and humor. Audience members say that Holly reminds them about the importance of their lives, and that whenever they are with her, they feel a sense of being welcomed home. Holly sings with a power that may come only from decades of love and fear, and inspiration and despair, and from living life on the edge.
In all programs, WIA strives to reflect the diversity and multicultural reality of the women’s community in regard to race, age, physical ability, and sexual orientation and actively reaches out to reflect this diversity in its workers, participants, performers, and presenters.
Tues. November 5
The Children Are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-Sex Relationships, Jesus Metropolitan Community Church, 2950 East 55th Place, Indianapolis, 7:00 pm.
Rev. Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley, coauthors of the book The Children Are Free, will present alternative ways of interpreting the traditional "clobber passages" from the Bible. They will also discuss recent scholarship regarding the hidden gay and lesbian characters in the Bible. Jeff Miner is the pastor of the Jesus MCC. He was raised in fundamentalist independent Baptist churches and received his undergraduate degree from Bob Jones University. He then left the ministry and attended Harvard Law School. Several years later, after intensive study of the Bible and homosexuality, Jeff came to peace with being gay. Tyler Connoley is the son of Wesleyan missionaries. He came out to himself in 1991 while attending Indiana Wesleyan University and has recently completed his M.A. in Biblical Studies at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond.
Wed. November 6
Can You Tell Your Church You're Gay?, Community Room, Broadway United Methodist Church, 609 E. 29th St., Indianapolis, 5:30-7:00 pm.
Rev. Rachel Matheny, Associate Pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church, will facilitate a panel discussion with four community religious leaders. The panel will include Rabbi Arnold Bienstock from Congregation Shaarey Tefilla, Nancy Ferriani from Trinity Episcopal Church, Rick Miller from Lawrence United Methodist Church, and T. Wyatt Watkins from Cumberland First Baptist Church. The panel will approach the topic from different vantage points. Rabbi Bienstock is from a new conservative synagogue. His congregation is welcoming, and his approach is to deal with GLBT issues individually and pastorally. Unlike the reformed Jewish movement, where homosexuality is no longer an issue, the conservative movement is in a middle ground with reverence for tradition and a look to the modern world. T. Wyatt Watkins' Baptist congregation has faced the issue of welcoming homosexuals head-on. At one point, half of the congregation left his church. Now Watkins feels his congregation is the "best place in the world." A prominent member of the church has had a commitment ceremony, and Watkins feels that only positive things come from welcoming covenantal relationships in a church. Each panel member will speak briefly, and then there will be opportunity for questions and answers.
November 9 and 10
A great evening of cabaret music for a great cause!
NYC Cabaret Star Joan Crowe "Flies" home to Indianapolis for Breast Cancer Benefit "As The Crowe Flies," November 9 and 10 at The Phoenix Theatre
WHAT: Joan Crowe, 2002 New York MAC AWARD winner, (the Oscars of cabaret) for "Female Musical Comedy Performer," returns to her hometown with her show "As The Crowe Flies."
Inspired by her mother, Brebeuf teacher Josefa Crowe and her recent fight against breast cancer, Ms. Crowe will be performing her show described by the New York Newsday as "polished as a diamond" for two performances only at the Phoenix Theatre, generously donated by Phoenix Director, Brian Fonseca. "As The Crowe Flies" is a witty, charming, mischievous, uproariously funny and often poignant look at life. Also donating her talents to this special evening is local pianist and Brebeuf music teacher, Mary Kubala.
WHEN: Saturday, November 9th at 5:00 pm,
Sunday, November 10th at 6:00 pm
WHERE: The Phoenix Theatre
749 North Park Avenue
TICKETS: $20 each. All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of The Wellness Community and are available by calling The Wellness Community at 317 257-1505. Also available at the Out Word Bound Bookstore at 625 N. East St., Indianapolis. For more info, contact
www.twc-indy.org or www.JoanCrowe.com.
New Date... Saturday Night-November 30th, 2002
Please make it to FXW Resurrection.
we would like to thank Naptown DJ's for there expertice in fine DJ work.
If you have a special event ,Wedding Reseption,Birthday Party or any event give Naptown Dj's a call! U can reach Zach at (317) 786-2545 or call Michael at (317)786-7398
And for more info on Resurrection call the FXW hotline @ (317) 592-9034 or log onto www.fxwwrestling.tk
If you are interested in purchasing advance tickets for this event then general advance is $5.00! Ringside Advance $7.00
Make sure you put your name and mailing address in the text so we can get them shipped out to you on October 18th.
