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.

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

At Phoenix Theater, 749 N. Park Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Plays 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, July 6th) through July 19. $15-$25.

For information and ticket purchases, visit: http://www.phoenixtheatre.org or call 317-635-7529.

"Some Men" by Terrence McNally

Paint the Town Red Fashion Show– Sponsored in part by Talbott Street & the 2007 National AIDS Fund Americorps Caring Counts Program in partnership with the Indiana AIDS Fund. Tickets are: $6.00 or $5.00 with a non-perishable food donation. Talbott Street, 2145 N. Talbott Street (www.talbottstreet.com) – Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

IYG's Night to Share: evolution 2008: A night of sharing to celebrate and support Indiana’s LGBT youth. Event will feature tapas, live entertainment (Justin Aydt), silent auction & a cash bar at the Indiana War Memorial from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. For more information, www.iygnighttoshare.com

Pre-pride Kickoff show, indyindie Does Talbott with the Hamiltons (Trina Hamlin, Nini Camps, Ashen Keilyn & Marilyn D'Amato) and Martine Locke. The Legends Lounge, Talbott Street, 2145 N. Talbott St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 - doors open at 9 pm, cover $10 at the door. Non-smoking.

For more information, contact Joyce at indiemusic@indyindie.com

Circle City IN Pride Parade - Massachusetts Avenue to Vermont to University Park
FREE EVENT

Circle City IN Pride Festival - University Park
FREE EVENT - Donations requested

For more information, visit www.indyprideinc.com

WHY WE SING:

A Benefit Performance for the Indianapolis Women’s Chorus

Saturday, June 14 (7-10 p.m.) and Sunday, June 15 (5-8 p.m.)

Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, 615 W. 43rd Street

Tickets are $10. Purchase from any chorus member or at Out Word Bound, (625 N. East St., Indianapolis)

www.indychoruses. org or (317) 931-9464

Shopping ♦ Food ♦ Audience Sing-Alongs ♦ Choral/Improvisatio nal Performances ♦ Fun!

WHY WE SING!

Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Choruses
Opening hearts and changing lives through song.

Sunday, June 15, 4:00pm

CHANNEL 30 (WTIU)

San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom narrates this look at LGBT choruses taking part in the 2004 LGBT choral-music festival in Montreal, including the all-transgender Transcendence Gospel Choir; the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. (and other groups)

Circle City IN Pride T-Dance – Metro (www.metro-indy.com)
Cover charge: $5.00 donation to Indy Pride

WHY WE SING:

A Benefit Performance for the Indianapolis Women’s Chorus

Saturday, June 14 (7-10 p.m.) and Sunday, June 15 (5-8 p.m.)

Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, 615 W. 43rd Street

Tickets are $10. Purchase from any chorus member or at Out Word Bound, (625 N. East St., Indianapolis)

www.indychoruses. org or (317) 931-9464

Shopping ♦ Food ♦ Audience Sing-Alongs ♦ Choral/Improvisatio nal Performances ♦ Fun!

Doug and Peter will host in their 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.

Showtime with the West End Girls.
Show director, Vicci Laine
Two shows, 10:00pm and Midnight
$5.00 cover at the door.

Monday June 16th.
Vicci Laine
Marissa Nicole
Angie Stevens
Brandi Ice

Wednesday June18th
Vicci Laine
Britney Taylor
Bianca Defy
Special Guest: Alana Steel from Talbot St., Indianapolis

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 TO ENTER!!!

IU GLBT Alumni Association Happy Hour at Uncle Elizabeth's, 1614 W. Third St.

Uncle E's hosts drag shows on Monday and Wednesday night so I
thought we could do our first summer get together there this coming
Wednesday. The show is $5 and starts at 10pm. I will get there at 9
with some folks and we'll hold down a table, so see you then!

Uncle E's on W. 3rd St
Wednesday 6/18
10PM - $5
Questions? Email me: laura.vineyard@gmail.com

Showtime with the West End Girls.
Show director, Vicci Laine
Two shows, 10:00pm and Midnight
$5.00 cover at the door.

Monday June 16th.
Vicci Laine
Marissa Nicole
Angie Stevens
Brandi Ice

Wednesday June18th
Vicci Laine
Britney Taylor
Bianca Defy
Special Guest: Alana Steel from Talbot St., Indianapolis

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 TO ENTER!!!

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.

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

Jeanne White will give a talk at the Bartholomew County Public Library at 7:00 p.m.

She will present Ryan’s story through her eyes and talk about Ryan’s life and his death from AIDS and answer questions.

This is a free presentation sponsored by the Bartholomew Co Library Associates.

Contact: Mary Clare Speckner
Reference Librarian
Bartholomew Co. Public Library
536 Fifth St
Columbus IN 47201
812-379-1266

We will leave on a bus from Talbott Street bar (2145 N. Talbott St.) in downtown Indianapolis at 7:30 A.M. A complimentary breakfast will be served on the bus. We will party on the way down and back. An excellent way to make friends. At the casino you are free to choose your activity. The luncheon buffet is complementary. We will return at 5:00 P.M. The bus driver is designated so we are free to have a good time.

For information or tickets (which cost $25), contact Ed Fox,
ewfox@ewfox.com, (812) 391-3378, or any other board member of Indiana Black Pride.

You must be 21 years old.

On the south side of the courthouse square in downtown Spencer. [This is a new location, due to flooding at the original location planned for the festival--Coopers Common Park.]

LGBT pride event sponsored by Spencer PRIDE and White River Valley PFLAG. Free food, plant sale, tarot card reading, face painting, silent auction, massage therapist, raffle items from local businesses, including a $50 gas card. Vendors and non-profit booths.

For additional information about the 2008 PRIDE Festival, please e-mail SpencerPRIDE@gmail.com.

On the Belvedere.

For details, visit www.kentuckianapridefestival.org

Crossroads may have slowed down for the summer, but it hasn't stopped! This Saturday, we're planning to have a picnic at Oliver Winery, beginning at 2pm. The winery's address is 8024 N. State Road 37 Bloomington, IN 47404. So, going north on 37 and keep an eye out for signs for the winery. It's only a few miles north on 37. Obviously, there's wine available, including endless free samples. But, we ask that you bring an item or two to contribute to the picnic.

If you'd like to join us, please RSVP!--crossroads@indiana.edu. Let us know if you need to carpool.

Thanks,
Amy and Eric

Dust off the Blue Tuxes,

the Frilly Frocks,

and Wrist Corsages -

It's time for the IYG's 2008 Prom! If you are 24 or younger, come join us at the Concord Center at 1310 S. Meridian Street on Saturday, June 21st. We may not be having any of the traditional crepe paper bells, but this Prom will be the real deal in all other aspects.

Gay & Lesbian FREE volleyball. Join us for FUN in the SUN. All player levels are welcome. On SUNdays after 2:00p till? At "61st and Broadway Park", one block west of College Av on 61st St . . . Broadripple area. Balls, court, FUN, net, sand and SUNshine provided. Bring something to drink, your lover or meet a new one & friends. We hope to see YOU there! indyvolleyball@hotmail.com

Monthly support and social group for LGBT people, their families and allies in the Seymour/Columbus area. For meeting location or other information, call 812-522-9515. Web site: www.seymour.org/Community/pflag

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/

THE WEST END GIRLS
at Uncle Elizabeth's.
Monday and Wednesday Nights
Two shows, 10:00pm and Midnight

Monday June 23rd
Brandi Ice
Angie Stevens
Maci Kirkland
Vicci Laine
Come and celebrate Brandi's birthday !

Wednesday June 25th
Vicci Laine
Marissa Nicole
Britney Taylor
Bianca Defy

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third ST.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 TO ENTER !!!

(Columbus, IN ) On Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 6:30pm, the Gay Straight Alliance and the Inclusive Community Coalition will host a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Inlaws & Outlaws. The film, a collection of true stories about love and marriage, will be shown at Bartholomew County Public Library in the Red Room at 536 Fifth Street, Columbus, IN . The screening is free and open to the public.

THE WEST END GIRLS
at Uncle Elizabeth's.
Monday and Wednesday Nights
Two shows, 10:00pm and Midnight

Monday June 23rd
Brandi Ice
Angie Stevens
Maci Kirkland
Vicci Laine
Come and celebrate Brandi's birthday !

Wednesday June 25th
Vicci Laine
Marissa Nicole
Britney Taylor
Bianca Defy

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third ST.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 TO ENTER !!!

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.

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

National HIV Testing Day

Showers Building - Atrium at City Hall
Friday, June 27th, 8am-3pm

Free Rapid HIV Tests!

All tests are confidential
with a private one-on-one
counseling session.

A rapid HIV test is an oral swab test that will give HIV
results in 20 minutes. No Blood Necessary!

Free coffee and snacks provided by Bloomington Bagel, Starbucks East and El Norteno/

It Is Better To Know!

This event is coordinated by the
National Association of People with AIDS
and reaches millions of
Americans each year.

Co-sponsored by the
City of Bloomington and

We hope that you can join
GLBT Student Support Services and the Bloomington Bagel Company
on (113 N. Dunn Street) for
Gay Bagels

There will be a skateboarding clinic Sunday June 29th 10am-1pm for
ladies of all ages and skill levels. This is put on by Girls Riders
Organization and Girls Get On Board, groups dedicated to empowering
women in sports. Check the website: http://girlsriders.org/?p=350

I will be heading out there with some folks to try it out (I'm totally
new to boarding) so you lovely readers should think about coming too!
E-mail me if you're interested and we can coordinate (laura.vineyard@gmail.com).

Upper Cascades Skatepark
2602 N Kinser Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404

-Laura

Bob Brookshire and Kris Floyd will be our hosts this Sunday, June 29 in their home at 503 S. Jordan Avenue in 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.

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.

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

At Phoenix Theater, 749 N. Park Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Opens June 12. Plays 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays (July 6th only) through July 19. $15-$25.

For information and ticket purchases, visit: http://www.phoenixtheatre.org or call 317-635-7529.

"Some Men" by Terrence McNally

The PRIDE Film Festival Steering Committee will be marching in the Bloomington 4th of July Parade. A 12-foot flame sculpture will serve as a central component of their float.

For more information, call Danielle McClelland, 812.323.3022.

Monday July 7th and Wednesday July 9th.
Shows at 10:00pm and Midnight.
Appearing this week with
THE WEST END GIRLS:

She's been away from Bloomington for a long time!
Welcome back to our very special guest both nights this week:
STACI STEVENS

Wednesday night only:
SINACIAN MONI
From "The Ten" Indianapolis.

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060

YOU MUST BE 21 !!!

Monday July 7th and Wednesday July 9th.
Shows at 10:00pm and Midnight.
Appearing this week with
THE WEST END GIRLS:

She's been away from Bloomington for a long time!
Welcome back to our very special guest both nights this week:
STACI STEVENS

Wednesday night only:
SINACIAN MONI
From "The Ten" Indianapolis.

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060

YOU MUST BE 21 !!!

A support group for anyone living with HIV/AIDS. Please call in advance if it will be your first time attending. The group meets at 333 E. Miller Dr., Bloomington, at 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 812.353.3273 or 812.353.9150

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.

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

At Rachael's Cafe, 300 E. Third (@ Lincoln), downtown Bloomington.

Michael Luongo will talk about his novel "The Voyeur" and "Gay Travels in the Muslim World."

Gay Travels in the Muslim World
edited by Michael Luongo
Haworth Press (now part of Taylor & Francis)
www.gaytravelsinthemuslimworld.com

At Rachael's Cafe (300 E. 3rd Street), downtown Bloomington. Please alert anyone you think might be interested.

Abe Shimm
Campaign for Change