Wedenesday, December 1
Community of Love World AIDS Day Event
Each year on World AIDS Day Community of Love has an event. They will host their 4th Annual World AIDS Day event at the Indianapolis Urban League,777 Indiana Avenue.
Wed.,Dec. 1st, 6-9 PM. Buffet dinner,Memorial Tribute, Outstanding Dedication awards to individual, community partners,and organization, . This year the Angie brown Youth Award will be presented .
There will be a fashion show and music showcasing the gifts of those living with AIDS. A raffle and silent auction will benefit mission and supportive housing for those living with AIDS. Tickets are $10. Contact Marie Siroky (902-5830) for more information. Community of Love is a 501C3 entity.
www.communityoflove.org
Wednesday, December 1
Circle City HIV/AIDS Coalition's World AIDS Day Commemoration
An AIDS Memorial Quilt panel has been created in for the Rev. Howard Warren and will be inducted on World AIDS Day, Wednesday December 1 during The Circle City HIV/AIDS Coalition's World AIDS Day Commemoration, 6:00 p.m. at The Indianapolis Art Center, Marilyn K. Glick School of Art, 820 E. 67th Street, Indianapolis. In addition to Howard's Quilt, 4 others will also be inducted.
Performances by the Indianapolis Women's Chorus and Indianapolis Men's Chorus
Guest Speaker: Tracy Elliott, Executive Director, The Damien Center
Wednesday, December 1
Indy Rainbow Chamber Social Event With National League of Cities Delegates
The Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce and the National League of Cities GLBT delegates have coordinated a joint networking and social event scheduled to coincide with the League's convention held in Indianapolis.
The public is invited to this free event Wednesday December 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Agio restaurant located at 635 Massachusetts Avenue.
"Delegates from cities across the country are always anxious to explore the assets in the cities that host our conferences," explained Tim Mains, one of the NLC's GLBT caucus founders. "As an Indianapolis native, I have assured them they will enjoy visiting the Circle City."
Prior to the joint reception the Caucus (identified as the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Local Officials, or GLBLO) will hold their annual business meeting at the Indiana Convention Center.
Thursday, December 2
Coming Out for the Holidays (Bloomington)
"So maybe I am gay. Now what. . . . Who do I tell? When do I tell them? What if I know someone who is going through this experience? "
If these are questions with which you are struggling, join us for a panel discussion:
Thursday, December 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room
Andrew Shea, CAPS Psychologist; members of the GLB Speakers Bureau, and the mother of a gay student. For more information call 855-4252.
Sponsoring Organizations: Counseling and Psychological Services, IU Health Center; GLBT Student Support Services; PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays)
Friday, December 3
Black Gay Pride Meeting
FRIDAY DECEMBER 3RD AT 7:00PM
AU BON PAIN RESTAURANT
901 INDIANA AV (JUST WEST OF WISHARD HOSPITAL, BEHIND THE TACO BELL AND DONATOS)
Friday, December 3
REEL GENDER Film Series- "Flawless"
A story of a drag queen/transwoman and a disabled cop who become friends. Free admission and refreshments. Discussion following. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis 615 West 43rd Street, FREE ADMISSION!
Friday, December 3
Somewhere in IndianaFilm Premiere
Join us for the world premiere of the feature-length film "Somewhere in Indiana" at 7pm at the Indiana History Center Theater. This story of self-discovery and acceptance follows four characters to Fairview, Indiana, hometown of screen legend Eddie Ray, where they are forced to face their inner struggles when they encounter a mysterious stranger that changes their lives forever. To order advance tickets call (317)445-5287 or visit www.sii-movie.com.
Tickets are $5 advance; $8 at the door.
Wednesday, December 8
Indy Pride Board Meeting
Place: Conference Room - Gregs
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 5
Music in the Stax is honored to host Michelle Malone with special guests Erin Tedesco & Andrea Bunch!
December 5th at 4pm 'til whenever at OutWord Bound.
Seats are $10 each - General Admission (performers get all the money). Vic's coffeehouse will be providing food/beverage service.
Music in the Stax is an intimate acoustic experience featuring great artists (sometimes on short notice!) sponsored by IndyIndie and hosted at Out Word Bound bookstore, 625 N. East Street, Downtown Indy, 317-951-9100.
About Moanin' Michelle Malone..
That old R&B song with the lyric "Devil or Angel, what will she be?" always comes to mind when I think about the talented Michelle Malone. MM was barely out of high school, yet she wowed Mr. Bars and Star maker himself, Clive Davis, who took a personal interest in what he thought would be his next major diva. Well, he got the temperament and the talent right, but this classy lassie from Atlanta felt more akin to Georgia Rock Icons like the Allman Brothers and The Georgia Satellites, or Otis Redding and Blind Willie McTell, than she did to La Whitney etc...Malone has the chops, but this guitar "babe" just wanted to rock with her boys in Drag the River.
http://www.michellemalone.com
About Aerin Tedesco & Andrea Bunch...
http://www.aerintedesco.com
http://www.andreabunch.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bunch
Saturday, December 11
IXE's 18th Annual Holiday Party
We invite all Transgender, Transexual, Crossdressing, Transvestite, Drag folk, our families and friends to join us for our 18th Annual Holiday Celebration. Pitch-in meal, socializing, bring a wrapped item (under $15) if you wish to join in the "gift wars" exchange. Doors and dressing space open at 6pm, party is from 7-11pm. For RSVP, Indianapolis location or further information call (317) 971-6976 or (317) 767-9988 or email .
December 11 & 12
Indianapolis Women's Chorus
Indianapolis Women's Chorus will perform at the Indiana History Center on December 11 at 8:00 p.m. and December 12 at 2:00 p.m. The concert is Star of Wonder, a concert celebrating the season with sacred and secular songs.
Wednesday, December 15
"Season of Love; A Holiday Cabaret"
Please join the cast of Oklahoma! on Wednesday, December 15th, 2004, 12 midnight for "Season of Love; A Holiday Cabaret" at the Metro Nightclub, 707 Massachusetts Avenue. The cast will sing holiday songs and Broadway favorites. All proceeds will benefit the Indiana AIDS Fund. The cast will be auctioning off signed Oklahoma! posters during the benefit performance. The cast has been performing cabarets across the country for HIV/AIDS as the tour of Oklahoma! is moving from city to city. Oklahoma! is the current Toyota Broadway Indianapolis production at Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, December 14-19, 2004.
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, as of September, 2004 more than 3,800 people are infected by HIV and 7,385 are currently living with AIDS across all 92 Indiana counties. Approximately 21 percent and 12 percent of those infected with HIV and AIDS respectively are women.
The Indiana AIDS Fund is a private, philanthropic fund-raising and grant-making organization dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS prevention and services programs in Indiana. The Fund's goal is to build long-term alliances between Indiana's philanthropic community and HIV/AIDS education and service providers by engaging community leaders in the fight against AIDS.
Since it was founded in 1994, the Indiana AIDS Fund has become the largest private funder of HIV/AIDS programs in Indiana as well as the recognized authority on HIV/AIDS issues. Each year, it provides grants to community-based organizations throughout the state for the delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention and care services.
Thursday, December 16
Thursday, December 16
Indy Pride Membership Mixer/Holiday Party
At Ollys from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 16
Natural Rhythms Drumming Circle at UUI Danville
On Thursday, December 16, there will be a drumming circle at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Danville, IN at 7:00 PM. All those interested in this ancient and sacred activity are invited to participate. Drumming with natural rhythms, such as our hearbeat, is a wonderful way to relax and reduce stress in a community of like-minded people. If you have a drum, you may bring it, but a drum or experience is not necessary. The Natural Rhythms drumming circle will meet on the third Thursday of each month. It is free and open to the public. The church is located at 95 North Jefferson in Danville, just a half block north of the Courthouse Square and US 36. For more information, call Judie Hansen at 7-888-556-1415.
Thursday, December 16
Adopt a Work of Art at The Kinsey Institute!
The Kinsey Institute will hold its fourth "Adopt a Work of Art" event on Thursday, December 16th. Approximately 50 unframed drawings, paintings, prints, and photographs will be on display, and visitors will be invited to "adopt" an artwork by making a tax-deductible donation to cover the cost of framing the piece of their choice. We will acknowledge each "adoption" by placing the donor's name on a label to be displayed with the piece when it is exhibited. In the past, some of our donors have chosen to adopt an artwork in honor of a friend or relative-the perfect holiday gift for that person who has everything!
Some of the pieces that will be offered for adoption will be featured in Out of Russia: The Art of Chagall, Tchelitchew, and Avinoff, an exhibition that opens in the Kinsey Institute Gallery in February.
Please call 855-7686 or send an e-mail to curator Catherine Johnson-Roehr at [email protected] to schedule a specific time to view the works that will be available for adoption. If you are unable to visit the Institute on December 16th, you may contact us to arrange another time to view the works.
December 17 - 19
Midwest Bearfest
The Midwest BearPack is hosting our 9th Midwest Bearfest event December 17-19th. Part of our event is a Silent Auction done by Indiana Still Cares and the Bag Ladies. If your admirers or you are a bear check out our site at www.bearpack.org. All the Silent Auction proceeds to go Indiana Still Cares.
December 18 & 19
Indianapolis Men's Chorus
Indianapolis Men's Chorus (IMC) will perform at Broadway United Methodist Church on December 18 at 8:00 p.m. and December 19 at 3:00 p.m. The concert is A Season of Beginnings - a look back to the beginning of IMC and to the season of gifts and love. Additional information can be found at the IndyChoruses Website
Sunday, December 19
Caroling With Cadillac - A Pride Fund Raising Event Produced By Cadillac Barbie & Talbott Street
At Talbott street, show time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dover charge is $5.00 and will be donated to indy pride - performer tips will also be donated!
Scheduled performers:
- Cadillac Barbie
- Asia LaBouche
- Alana Steele
- Vicki St. James
- Montana Melons
- Judy Taylor
- Trudy Goldblatt
- Garth, Jr.
Featuring the live vocals of Amy Watt & David Ward!
Join us for this special Holiday Show. $5.00 cover charge and performer tips will be donated to Indy Pride!
Tuesday, December 21
UUI Winter Solstice Celebration!
7 P.M. at the UUI Sanctuary
Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis
615 West 43rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
This will be a celebration of the darkness and the light with songs and stories. There will be a Yule log where you can write out and blaze your intentions for the year or perhaps leave something from this year behind. We will have songs, meditations, a sumptuous feast, and a ceremonial bonfire afterward to which all participants are invited. We will also have a candlelit labyrinth walk. Children are welcome.
This non-denominational gathering will feature chants, sing-a-longs, candle lighting, bell ringing, and moments of silence, all designed to take the participants through the transition of descending into darkness and emerging into light and hope. Its participatory nature makes the service ideal for children.
The ritual, which will run approximately 75 minutes, will be followed by an indoor feast, then an outdoor fire. UUI's permanent outdoor labyrinth will also be candle lit and available to participants.
If you would like to contribute to the feast, contact Eric Hinkle at 329-7522 or Kinzua LeSuer at 758-6720. If you would like more information, contact Pam Blevins Hinkle at 329-7522. Hope to see you there.
More Information at:
http://www.softsound.org/uuiwinter/
www.uui.org
Directions to UUI From Meridian...
Go East on 46th Street to Boulevard (~ 8 blocks) Left (South) on Boulevard to 43rd St. (~ 3 blocks) Right (East) on 43rd Street to just past Sunset (~ 4 blocks) Left (South) into Parking Lot on your left.
We will initially be gathering in the main sanctuary (octagonal building). The labyrinth and yule log rituals will be held outdoors on the campus of UUI.
