June 17 - July 25
Phoenix Theatre Presents The Indiana Premiere Of International Hit Musical Naked Boys Singing
The opening number promises no "prudity" and no "crudity"; just plenty of "Gratuitous Nudity."
The Phoenix Theatre continues its tradition of presenting non-traditional musicals with the Indiana premiere of NAKED BOYS SINGING. This good-hearted musical treat will open with a half-price preview on Thursday, June 17 and continue through Sunday, July 25. Tickets are $25.00 for those 25 and over; $15.00 for those 18-24. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted to NAKED BOYS SINGING. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card by calling 317-635-PLAY (317-635-7529).
NAKED BOYS SINGING is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp American musical theater, performed by an energetic troupe of young nude men. Its only point is to celebrate the splendors of male nudity in comedy, song and dance. Musical numbers range from the screamingly funny (like the sassy opening number "Gratuitous Nudity" or the circumcision-based "Bliss of a Bris") to poignant and moving numbers (such as "Kris Look What You've Missed" and "Window to Window"). There are 16 songs in NAKED BOYS SINGING- making this 90-minute tribute to the human male, fly by in a torrent of laughter and nudity.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:
Thursdays at 6:30pm June 17(half-price preview), June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22
Fridays at 8:00 June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23
Saturdays at 8:00 June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24
Sundays at 2:00 June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25
Ticket Information:
Single tickets are $25.00 for those 25 and over, $15.00 for those 18-24. No one under 18 will be admitted to NAKED BOYS SINGING. Group rates for adults are available for groups of 15 or more. For more Information, see the Phoenix Theatre website at http://www.phoenixtheatre.org
Curtain Times:
Thursday night performances start at 6:30pm. Friday and Saturday night curtain time is 8:00 and Sunday matinees start at 2:00.
Thursday July 1
HRC's "A Night at the Phoenix"--Naked Boys Singing!
On Thursday, July 1, the Indianapolis HRC Steering Committee will be holding a fundraising event at the Phoenix Theatre. Please join other HRC supporters for "A Night at the Phoenix" to see Naked Boys Singing! The show starts at 7:00 p.m. There will be a pre-performance reception at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $25.00 and are available from purchase from HRC Steering Committee members and at Out Word Bound Book Store.
You may also purchase tickets by contactacing Gary Brackett at or phone 435-4923.
Sunday July 4
Bloomington Community Pride Picnic
A community Pride picnic will be held in Bloomington on July 4, hosted by the Indiana chapter of National Organization for Women, a coalition member of Indiana Equality. The event, called "Liberty and Justice for All," celebrates the dream of equality and first-class citizenship rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens and their families. Allies are welcome.
The picnic begins in the downtown Third Street Park, immediately after the July 4th Parade, around 4:30 p.m. Free hamburgers and hot dogs (meat and veggie), chips, condiments, salads and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Picnickers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Donations will benefit Indiana Equality.
Organizations wishing to set up information tables should obtain approval in advance and bring their own tables and chairs. In case of rain, the picnic will be cancelled.
"Bloomington's Pride picnic joins similar events this summer to be held in Fort Wayne, Evansville and Indianapolis," says South Central Indiana Equality coordinator John Clower. "Events that affirm community for LGBT people and their allies are particularly important now, given ongoing legislative fights on the state and federal levels for nondiscrimination protections and marriage rights."
For more information, call Bree Hartlage at 812-334-1439.
Friday July 16
Indy Pride Night with the Indiana Fever!
Doors Open at 6pm - Game Time is 7pm
For every ticket you purchase, you will receive a food voucher good for one FREE hot dog, bag of chips & a small Pepsi product, as well as a FREE t-shirt!
To place your ticket order, visit http://www.ConsecoFieldhouse.com/group Event #898, Group ID is PRIDE
Call Rhiannon Loyd at 317-917-2898 or email at for more details or questions.
Sunday July 18
Indiana Equality Panel Discussion (Ft. Wayne)
You are cordially invited to attend a lunch and a panel discussion to benefit Indiana Equality at Indiana University-Purdue University's Walb Memorial Union Ballroom, 2101 Coliseum Boulevard East Fort Wayne, IN from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Advance Tickets: $25 (presale only-tickets will not be available at the door)
For tickets, please contact Rob Grayless at (260-433-1916), or email .
Please join us to learn more about Indiana Equality, a statewide coalition working to amend Indiana's Civil Rights Law to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes. www.incoalition.org
July 22 - 25
30th Anniversary National Women's Music Festival (Columbus, OH)
"We're late. We're late. For a very important date." Or to co-opt another cliché, "Yes, Virginia, there is a 30th Anniversary National Women's Music Festival," and it's all happening July 22-25, 2004 on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. Brochures are mailing this week. All the info is up on our website: www.wiaonline.org/nwmf. And because we're late, we need your help more than ever to spread the word far and wide.
What a celebration festival this is going to be! Music and comedy to die for (old favorites, new discoveries): Cris, Margie, Tret, Alix, Ember, Pamela, Ubaka, Suzanne, Vickie, Lisa, Zoë and many, many more. Workshops. Drama. Merchants. Open Mic. Drag Kings. Friends. Song & Drum Jams. Women. Step out of your everyday world for 4 days and be your truest self in the company of fabulous women. As always, it will fill you, heart and soul.
You are part of a community of women that has developed, supported, performed at, worked on and attended this wonderful, incredible, empowering, joyful music and cultural phenomenon of a NWMF over the last 30 years. Considering how long we've existed and how many women we've touched, it's utterly AMAZING how many women still don't know about National (or confuse us with that "other" outdoor one).
We're the oldest women's festival. In 30 years, many thousands of women have joined in community with their sisters:
- to show their commitment to women, our lives and our culture by working year round to produce an extraordinary festival for their sisters and themselves
- to hear the brightest stars of the women's music circuit and the up and comers
- to experience arresting and memorable drama performances
- to learn and improve through professional development and personal growth in every aspect of women's lives and culture
- to be uplifted by women's spirituality
- to gather for fun, friendship, empowerment and renewal.
July 23 - 25
Sexual Minority Youth in the Heartland
A SPECIAL SUMMER EVENT!!
"Sexual Minority Youth in the Heartland" will be held at Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana THE SMYH is a weekend conference for youth-serving professionals (teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, librarians, social workers, etc.) who seek to be more senstive to and support of glbt youth. Special focus: glbt youth of color.
"With all the right-wing rhetoric about protecting young people from gays and lesbians, it's important to remember that young people who are gay or lesbian need protection!" Keith Boykin, activist and author of "One More River To Cross: Black & Gay in America"
Registrations are now being accepted:
Professional fee (before July 1st, 2004) $150.00
Professional fee (after July 1st, 2004) $165.00
Student fee (before Friday, July 1st, 2004) $60.00
Student fee (after July 1st, 2004) $65.00
One Day fee $80.00
Log in at www.smyhl.indiana.edu, email or call IU's GLBT Office at 812-855-4252 for more information.
Saturday July 31
Indiana University GLBT Alumni Association Annual Meeting & Dinner
The Indiana University Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Alumni Association invites all IU alumni and friends to their Annual Meeting/Dinner on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Fourwinds Resort and Mariana, 9301 Fairfax Road, Bloomington, Indiana. The gathering is our annual get together in Bloomington. Everyone is welcome to attend the board meeting to hear about GLBT issues on all 8 campuses as well as hear about future plans for the GLBT Alumni Association. After the meeting the fun begins with a cocktail hour at 5:30. A lovely buffet dinner will follow at 6:30. Finally there will be a dance with a DJ from 8-11:30. A full evening of fun!!!
Additionally, throughout the evening participants will be able to take advantage of a Silent Auction featuring items from around the area. The money raised will further the GLBT AA's efforts to create scholarships for IU GLBT students and further support the GLBT Student Support Services Office.
The Fourwinds also has a variety of activities for alum to participate in all weekend long including boating, volleyball, tennis, golf, swimming, hanging out on their new beach, and of course socializing with old friends or new with a cool beverage from their bar. The GLBTAA has a block of rooms reserved at the Fourwinds for those wanting to make an entire weekend of it. Call the FourWinds for details at 812-824-4355!!!
The costs for the dinner are: $38 per person and includes full buffet dinner and two drink coupons for the bar. The buffet will include your choice of chicken with cashews or lasagna (vegetarian), salads, vegetables, side dishes, desserts, and drinks. A cash bar will be available all evening.
The event is family friendly and children's pricing is also available.
If you can't join us for dinner but want to attend, consider joining us for just the dance!! Admission to the dance is only $15 per person and includes one drink coupon for the bar as well as appetizers and munchies.
Those interested in attending should RSVP by July 26 to Nicki Bland, Director of Alumni Programs, IUAA 1000 E. 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408; (812) 855-6843; (800) 824-3044; email . Checks, credit cards and cash are accepted. Look for information to be mailed to current members or to learn more about the IU GLBT Alumni Association contact Nicki Bland or visit our website at http://www.indiana.edu/~glbtaa
