Events

Saturday March 1, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

At Rose Firebay, John Waldron Arts Center, downtown Bloomington, at 2 & 8 p.m.
Tickets: $15 (available at bloomingtonarts.info or Sunrise Box Office.

A one-person, full-length performance piece exploring gender and sexuality, written and performed by Danielle McClelland. Music and video projection add layers of engagement to the presentation, and audience members are encouraged to participate by telling their own "girl stories" via open space in the program booklets and a graffiti wall outside the Theater, which asks patrons to imagine "What does your girl look like?"

Sunday March 2, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

At Rose Firebay, John Waldron Arts Center, downtown Bloomington, at 2 p.m and 7 p.m
Tickets: $15 (available at bloomingtonarts.info or Sunrise Box Office.

A one-person, full-length performance piece exploring gender and sexuality, written and performed by Danielle McClelland. Music and video projection add layers of engagement to the presentation, and audience members are encouraged to participate by telling their own "girl stories" via open space in the program booklets and a graffiti wall outside the Theater, which asks patrons to imagine "What does your girl look like?"

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Called "boing," each Sunday night at Jake's Nightclub and Bar (419 N. Walnut, Bloomington) features Top 40 remixes for dancing and a drag show with the Babes of Bloomington. Doors open at 8 p.m. for dancing. Show from 10 - 10:45 p.m., followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Cover charge: $5.

For more information, contact Jamie Smith at promogirl_jakes@yahoo.com. Aspiring talent should contact Bianca Defy at www.myspace.com/biancadefy

Monday March 3, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Girls Like Us is a confidential peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women ages 25 and under. The group provides an opportunity to meet others and to share information and conversation in a confidential and supportive environment. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard if they wish. Look out this semester for guest speakers, films, and the opportunity to make new friends!
Email girls@indiana.edu for more information!
Sponsored By GLBT Student Support Services

Wednesday March 5, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm

If you are interested in helping to make this year’s Day of Silence at IU happen, there will be a planning committee meeting in the Community and Leadership Development Center (located in Read Residence Hall in the Clark wing). If you have any questions contact: Barry W. Magee,
Assistant Director for Diversity Education, bmagee at indiana.edu,
812-855-2410.

Thursday March 6, 2008
Start: 12:00 pm

“Will Boys Really be Boys? A Developmental Approach to Relationships and Sexuality among Adolescent Men”

Mary A. Ott, MD
Section of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

Oak Room, Indiana Memorial Union, IU-Bloomington campus

Part of the SEXUAL HEALTH RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES, WINTER/SPRING 2008

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Lambda Law Society at IU Invites you to Hear

New York Assembly member Daniel J. O'Donnell

Room 124 at Indiana University School of Law

Come Hear New York Assembly member Daniel J. O’Donnell talk about his efforts as a community organizer and as a gay rights advocate!

O'Donnell is one of five LGBT members of the New York Legislature. His campaigns have frequently won the backing of the Gay & Lesbian Victory
Fund. On June 19, 2007 O'Donnell led Assembly members in a vote to legalize gay marriage in New York State. The bill has the support of

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Start: 6:30 pm

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

Sunday March 9, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

CONCERT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER....

THE BLUE ROOM, SEMI-UNDERGROUND HOUSE CONCERT SERIES
AND OCCASIONAL BAKERY
in conjuction with
WFHB Community Radio
IS PLEASED TO PRESENT A CONCERT WITH
WISHING CHAIR (Kiya Heartwood & Miriam Davidson)

732 Whitethorn Place, Bloomington
Carolyn's Desserts at Intermission
Doors open at 1:30 PM
Music begins at 2:00 PM

Suggested donation: $10 per person, with all proceeds from the concert going to the artist.

You can purchase tickets in advance online at bloomingtonarts.info
For reservations or additional information please contact Carolyn

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Called "boing," each Sunday night at Jake's Nightclub and Bar (419 N. Walnut, Bloomington) features Top 40 remixes for dancing and a drag show with the Babes of Bloomington. Doors open at 8 p.m. for dancing. Show from 10 - 10:45 p.m., followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Cover charge: $5.

For more information, contact Jamie Smith at promogirl_jakes@yahoo.com. Aspiring talent should contact Bianca Defy at www.myspace.com/biancadefy

Monday March 10, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Pride Membership Mixer (open to everyone) – at Agio, 635 Massachusetts Ave., downtown Indianapolis.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Girls Like Us is a confidential peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women ages 25 and under. The group provides an opportunity to meet others and to share information and conversation in a confidential and supportive environment. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard if they wish. Look out this semester for guest speakers, films, and the opportunity to make new friends!
Email girls@indiana.edu for more information!
Sponsored By GLBT Student Support Services

Thursday March 13, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Transformations
SUPPORT GROUP FOR TRANSGENDER, GENDER QUEER, INTERSEX & TWO-SPIRIT

We are a support group offering a safe environment to learn about the gender spectrum and a space to gain support and resources from others. Transformations is open to transgender, transsexual, intersex, gender-queer, Two-Spirit individuals and their allies. Not open to observers. All email and calls are completely confidential.

When: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Where: Rachel’s Café
300 E. 3rd Street
Time: 6pm-8pm
What: Coffee, Tea, & Pastries
Cash Only (for now)

Phone: (812) 855-4252

Start: 6:30 pm

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

Friday March 14, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. 4, 2008 - The Indianapolis Youth Group (IYG) is pleased to announce that its annual Youth Art Auction has been set for Friday, March 14, 2008 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Stutz Business Center, Building #2 (10th St. between Capital and Senate - use 10th Street entrance).

Sunday March 16, 2008
Start: 4:30 pm

Please join us at the March meeting of Spencer PRIDE, a GLBT support group serving south-central Indiana. For meeting location or questions, call 1-877-PRIDE18 or 812-829-9611.

Start: 6:00 pm

We (Doug and Peter) will host this month on Sunday, March 16, in our home at 2501 E. Cedarwood Circle in The Stands on the south side of Bloomington. We will begin to gather around 6:00 pm and will plan to eat around 6:45.

Please bring your own beverage and one of the following: side dish, salad, dessert or hors d'oeuvre. For directions or additional information, call 339-1804.

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Called "boing," each Sunday night at Jake's Nightclub and Bar (419 N. Walnut, Bloomington) features Top 40 remixes for dancing and a drag show with the Babes of Bloomington. Doors open at 8 p.m. for dancing. Show from 10 - 10:45 p.m., followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Cover charge: $5.

For more information, contact Jamie Smith at promogirl_jakes@yahoo.com. Aspiring talent should contact Bianca Defy at www.myspace.com/biancadefy

Monday March 17, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Girls Like Us is a confidential peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women ages 25 and under. The group provides an opportunity to meet others and to share information and conversation in a confidential and supportive environment. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard if they wish. Look out this semester for guest speakers, films, and the opportunity to make new friends!
Email girls@indiana.edu for more information!
Sponsored By GLBT Student Support Services

Start: 8:00 pm

Pride Bag Lady Shimmering Shamrocks St. Patrick’s Day Show – a fundraising event for Indiana Youth Group. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Showtime: 8:00 p.m. $5.00 cover charge & performer’s tips will be donated to IYG.

Thursday March 20, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Start: 6:30 pm

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

Start: 7:00 pm

Speaker: Cindy Stone, intersex activist and speaker

Takes place in Walnut Room, Indiana Memorial Union, IU-Bloomington.

This program is sponsored with support from the IU GLBT Student Support Services Office and is also a part of the City of Bloomington’s March 2008 "Women's History Month" activities.

The presentation will provide a look at women, past and present, who were given bodies at birth that don't perfectly align with our standard idea of male or female anatomy.

Friday March 21, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Presentation of the film "The Birthday" (2006, 63 min., Iran/The Netherlands), directed by Negin Kianfar and Daisy Mohr.

In the Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology Auditorium, adjoining the Mathers Museum of World Culture, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington.

Free and open to the public.

"Sexuality remains bound to tradition in modern Iran, and yet within this rigid structure, transsexuals find a government supportive of their desire to be reborn through surgery. This sensitive portrait offers a window into the complex issues of gender and sexuality in an Islamic society."

Start: 10:00 pm

In the spirit of Purim this weekend, Keshet (the Jewish LGBT/queer and
ally group) and Crossroads will be celebrating with a costume bar
crawl. That is, wearing our most fabulous costumes, we will be strutting
our stuff from bar to bar for a night of fun.

We'll start our bar crawl by meeting at 10 pm at Uncle Elizabeth's.
From there, we'll make our way back to campus, hitting various bars along
the way. Uncle Elizabeth's is located at 502 N Morton Street on the
corner of 9th street.

You can see more on facebook (if you have an account) at

Saturday March 22, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

OUTSpoken is bringing its national advocacy training program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) parents, guardians and allies to Indiana. The training is provided free of charge, and will prepare participants to speak out in their communities on behalf of LGBTQ families. Takes place at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th St, Indianapolis.

Sunday March 23, 2008
Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Called "boing," each Sunday night at Jake's Nightclub and Bar (419 N. Walnut, Bloomington) features Top 40 remixes for dancing and a drag show with the Babes of Bloomington. Doors open at 8 p.m. for dancing. Show from 10 - 10:45 p.m., followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Cover charge: $5.

For more information, contact Jamie Smith at promogirl_jakes@yahoo.com. Aspiring talent should contact Bianca Defy at www.myspace.com/biancadefy

Monday March 24, 2008
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm

At La Casa (Latino Cultural Center), 715 E. 7th St. on the IU-Bloomington campus.

Bi-Chat is a group to provide women and men who are comfortable with, or exploring, their sexuality a peer supported environment to discuss issues unique to being bisexual. Open to all IU students and community members. We meet several times a month to discuss general bisexual topics as well as to provide personal support. We also occasionally meet in informal settings as a means to meet others in the local bisexual community without a specific topic or agenda.

Phone: (812) 855-4252

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Girls Like Us is a confidential peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women ages 25 and under. The group provides an opportunity to meet others and to share information and conversation in a confidential and supportive environment. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard if they wish. Look out this semester for guest speakers, films, and the opportunity to make new friends!
Email girls@indiana.edu for more information!
Sponsored By GLBT Student Support Services

Start: 7:00 pm

Usually meets every 4th Monday. Now meeting in the public library Conference Room, in downtown Columbus, Indiana. For more information about the group and individual meetings, visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GayStraightAlliance/

Tuesday March 25, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm

Town Hall Meeting on Bias Crimes
With Guest Speakers State Representatives Greg Porter and Clyde Kersey

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Tiery Hall Ballroom
Indiana State University campus

Link to ISU campus map
http://www.indstate.edu/campusmap/campusmap.pdf

For more information contact Jenalee Cooksey (jcooksey2@mymail.indstate.edu)

Start: 7:00 pm

"A SHOT AT LOVE": Roundtable Discussion of Bisexuality.
Willkie Formal Lounge, IU-Bloomington campus.

In collaboration with the CommUNITY Education Program, Planned
Parenthood, the Office of Diversity Education, and OUT!

Part of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority's 2008 Week of Events: "THE ONE WORLD," March 24-29. For more information, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~tnx/contacts.html

Wednesday March 26, 2008
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

In Willkie Auditorium, IU-Bloomington campus.
Show is free, but donations and all proceeds will be donated to the HIV/AIDS charity Change4Change. For more information,
visit the Facebook event at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23579295784
or email johyde@indiana.edu

Thursday March 27, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Transformations
SUPPORT GROUP FOR TRANSGENDER, GENDER QUEER, INTERSEX & TWO-SPIRIT

We are a support group offering a safe environment to learn about the gender spectrum and a space to gain support and resources from others. Transformations is open to transgender, transsexual, intersex, gender-queer, Two-Spirit individuals and their allies. Not open to observers. All email and calls are completely confidential.

When: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Where: Rachel’s Café
300 E. 3rd Street
Time: 6pm-8pm
What: Coffee, Tea, & Pastries
Cash Only (for now)

Phone: (812) 855-4252

Start: 6:30 pm

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

Friday March 28, 2008
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Fourth Friday Alliance, a mixer for GLBTQI high-school and middle-school youth, takes place the fourth Friday of the month, 4-6 p.m., at Rhino's All-Ages Music Club, 331 S. Walnut, downtown Bloomington. Free refreshments!

Youth from south-central Indiana are welcome.

Organizers include Bloomington Beacon, Bloomington PFLAG, Rhino's Youth Center, United Students (Bloomington High School North) and PROUD (Bloomington High School South), with the assistance of Bloomington Hospital.

Start: 6:30 pm

Tret Fure CD Release with Emily Wood

Tret Fure website
at the Key Cinemas
4044 S. Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227

Doors open 6:30 pm
Show starts at 7:30 pm
Tickets $12 advance/$15 at door

More info: www.indieindy.com

Sunday March 30, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm

At Southport High School Auditorium.

This year’s concert is unique in that we will be partnering with the Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA). “We are excited to be hosting the first regional event for LGBA” says Natasha Dowell, Pride of Indy’s Vice-President. “The Number of musicians who are joining us from across the country will add another level of excitement to the event.”

Start: 10:00 pm
End: 10:45 pm

Called "boing," each Sunday night at Jake's Nightclub and Bar (419 N. Walnut, Bloomington) features Top 40 remixes for dancing and a drag show with the Babes of Bloomington. Doors open at 8 p.m. for dancing. Show from 10 - 10:45 p.m., followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Cover charge: $5.

For more information, contact Jamie Smith at promogirl_jakes@yahoo.com. Aspiring talent should contact Bianca Defy at www.myspace.com/biancadefy

Monday March 31, 2008
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

ISRAELI SEXUALITY

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Join Beverley Damelin, a sex educator and founder of The Dinah Project (www.dinahproject.com), as she speaks on SEX throughout Israeli culture.

LOCATION: Provided Upon Registration

REGISTRATION: jrwoolf@indiana.edu

Each WORKSHOP is FREE and offered on Monday (Mar 31), Tuesday (Apr 1), and Wednesday (Apr 2) evenings. Sign up for as many as your schedule allows. ALL ARE WELCOME to attend the finale. SPACE is LIMITED, so RESERVE your spot today! Email jrwoolf@indiana.edu.

Start: 6:00 pm

Lecture on Monday, March 31—6:00 pm

Ernie Pyle Hall 220, 940 E. 7th Street

Indiana University , Bloomington

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Girls Like Us is a confidential peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women ages 25 and under. The group provides an opportunity to meet others and to share information and conversation in a confidential and supportive environment. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard if they wish. Look out this semester for guest speakers, films, and the opportunity to make new friends!
Email girls@indiana.edu for more information!
Sponsored By GLBT Student Support Services