Friday August 6
Cabaret on the Canal
A Who's Who of the Indianapolis musical-theater scene will assemble at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St. Friday, August 6 for a benefit to raise funds for a program that provides care coordination services for HIV/AIDS clients. Eight performers will stage Cabaret on the Canal, a one-night only cabaret beginning with a reception, including a silent auction, at 7:00 p.m. The show will go on at 8:00 p.m.
Scott Moore, an employee of Concord Center, will direct and perform in the show. Other performers in the show include: Donna Dandino, Diane Tsao Boehm, Scott Bradford, Dede Mantock, Anne Penny Elena Derbique, Brenda Smith, and Barbara Wright.
The program will include a variety of music from show tunes to pop tunes; including classical standards and even a humorous parody or two of some old favorites.
The cabaret show provides a great opportunity to enjoy an evening of entertainment while supporting a very important and much-needed project. The Neighborhood Care Coordination Project (N.C.C.P.), a program of the Concord Center, is funded through a state grant to provide health and social services to those living with HIV/AIDS at the neighborhood level. 100% of the monies raised will go directly to client assistance.
Tickets are $25 for a single ticket or two tickets for $45 and can be purchased in advance. For reservations, please contact Sonya Cork at 317-637-4376 ext. 15 or by e-mail at [email protected]. In addition to the cabaret show, the silent auction in the lobby of of the Indiana Historical Society's theater, will include theater tickets, artwork, overnight stays at hotels, dinner at local restaurants, and other miscellaneous items.
Donations are also welcome. All donations received at least two weeks prior to the show will be acknowledged in the event program. Donations can be mailed to: N.C.C.P. Fundraiser Attn: Sonya Cork, Concord Center, 1310 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46225.
Friday August 6
REEL GENDER Fillm Series Presents SOUTHERN COMFORT
On Friday, August 6th at 6:30, the REEL GENDER film series will continue with the documentary film SOUTHERN COMFORT, which follows the final year of the life of Robert Eads, a female-to-male transsexual. Beginning in spring, he falls deeply in love with Lola, a trans woman. That summer, his parents drive ten hours to visit their "lost daughter," a trip they know may be their last. His final dream is to make it to the Southern Comfort Conference in Atlanta, the nation's preeminent transgender gathering. Beating the odds, he addresses a crowd of 500 and takes Lola to "The prom that never was."
The voices in SOUTHERN COMFORT are not only rarely heard, but also are commonly thought to be non-existent. A rare blend of humor, romance, and tragedy, SOUTHERN COMFORT is the first non-fiction film to intimately tell a trans-to-trans love story, set against a disturbing tale of gender bias as it unfolds before the camera.
The REEL GENDER film series features transgender-themed dramas, comedies, documentaries, and independent films on the campus of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis (UUI) with light refreshments and an opportunity for discussion afterward.
Admission to the movies is FREE! Join us for the best in transgender film the first Friday of every even month! (February, April, June, August, October, and December)
REEL GENDER is co-sponsored by Heartland Interweave, the LGBT group at UUI.
Remaining 2004 Events
Oct 1st - Soldier's Girl (2003)
Dec 3rd - Flawless (1999)
Future Titles
Boys Don't Cry (1999)
Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
Sir: Just a Normal Guy (2001) / Just Call Me Kade (2001)
The Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA) is a non-profit advocacy organization working for freedom of gender identity and expression for all Indiana residents.
For more information about INTRAA or to learn what you can do to help out, visit us on the web at www.intraa.org
Thursday, August 19
Indy Pride August Membership Mixer
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Agio Restaurant located at 635 Mass. Avenue. All Indy Pride members are encouraged to attend and to bring a friend. You may win a door prize!
In addition, if you bring a friend and they join Indy Pride you both will receive a FREE IN Pride 2004 CD (while supplies last). Remember membership is only $20.00 per year. Members receive discounts at area businesses. Check the Indy Pride website (www.indyprideinc.com) for specific information.
Don't forget August 20th is the last day to receive your Toyota Broadway in Indianapolis Series discount for tickets to The Producers! Details are on the Indy Pride website (www.indyprideinc.com).
Saturday, August 21
Pride Lafayette Summer Picnic
PRIDE LAFAYETTE - Your Proud Link to Lafayette's GLBTI community is having a Summer Picnic From 12Noon til Dusk at Happy Hollow Park, Shelter #4 to gather the community for some outdoor fun.
Food, drink and games will be provided. Contributions (side dishes, desserts) are welcome.
RSVP: Not needed. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact: or visit http://www.pridelafayette.org/
Saturday, August 21
indyindie presents Hoochie Mama Get Down and commonbonD
Indyindie is a growing gathering which meets approximately once a month providing a venue for local and national independent artists of all medium. Past concert series have included musical performance, spoken word readings, and displays from sculptors, painters, and photographers all in one night! Early evening socializing includes a buffet providing a full evening of food, fun, networking, and socializing. Indyindie.com was established to promote the work of female independent artists and to provide a venue to share their music, art,and poetry with their grass roots audience.
Doors open at 6pm for food and socializing performance art begins around 7:30
For more info visit our website www.indyindie.com or email us at
August 22
Happy Birthday Tori Amos!
Calling all Indiana Ears With Feet! It is time once again to celebrate Tori's birthday in style! On Sunday August 22nd from 7-11pm, Tori Amos fans will come together at P.S. O'Rourke's in Indianapolis for a night of support and celebration. We will support those that have experienced rape and sexual abuse and we will celebrate the spirit that makes them survivors. All proceeds from this event go to benefit RAINN. The night's festivities will include a trivia contest with prizes, an auction, a candlelight vigil for victims, and Tori-themed drink specials! This event will be closed to the public. That's right, Tori fans are taking over the whole place, which means our DJ will be spinning nothing but your fav Tori songs all night! Come sip a Raspberry Swirl Martini with us and celebrate Tori's birthday, all while helping support RAINN!
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. This is a 21 and over event. Tickets can be purchased by emailing Anna Maria at . RAINN accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club. Checks or money orders should be made out to RAINN. If you cannot attend but would like to donate to this event, please call RAINN at 1-800-656-4673, extension #3, and give them the party ID #859.
August 27 and 28
Rummage Sale to Benefit Bloomington LGBT Center
Donations sought for rummage sale to benefit LGBT community center! The Bloomington Beacon Center (1514 E. Third Street) is seeking donations of items for a rummage sale to be held on August 27 and 28 to benefit the center. The center, which will serve LGBT people, their families and allies in south-central Indiana, expects to open its doors this fall. Drop-off days are: Monday, August 23, 9-11 a.m., 4-8 p.m.; and Tuesday, August 24, 9-11 a.m., 4-8 p.m. Items should be brought to 1514 E. Third Street (corner of Mitchell and E. Third). For more information, contact
Sunday, August 29
Cadillac Barbie is coming out of "retirement" to perform and to organize a fundraising event at Talbott Street for Indiana Youth Group (IYG). All proceeds from the cover charge ($5.00) PLUS all performer tips are being donated to IYG.
Scheduled drag performers include: Cadillac Barbie, Asia LaBouche, Vicki St. James, Alana Steele, Montana Melons, Lilly Endowment, Bunny Foo Foo and more!
Scheduled live performers include: Amy Watt and David Ward.
Sponsors include: Cory Sanders (Sycamore Group), Wedding Wonderland by Von, Family & Friends Mortgage, Curtis Holland (Complexions Spa), Hoaglin to Go, and Chronimed/Statscript Pharmacy
Please join us on Sunday evening and help us achieve our fundraising goal of $4,000!
