Hello Bloomington community members, colleagues, and friends—

I write to invite you all to attend a community vigil in honor of slain
English professor Don Belton, to be held on Friday Jan 1st (New Year’s
Day), from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the southeast corner of the courthouse
square, across from the Trojan Horse.

We will be gathering together for two important purposes. Members of
the academic community and wider community will gather to acknowledge
and honor a dear friend, colleague, mentor, and teacher. But we will

NEW YEARS DAY SUPER SHOW!!
THE WEST END GIRLS
Ginger Ale ~ Regina Bitch
Chelsea Nicole Stevens ~ Vicci Laine

10pm & Midnight $3
Then Dance until 3 am

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Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

Where: Sarah Grey’s
2020 Lafayette
Columbus, IN 47203

What: Annual Holiday Merry Making with the Gay Straight Alliance: Pride Alliance Columbus and our friends and families

Please bring your favorite snacks or appetizers to share.

There will be music, conversation and the traditional White Elephant Gift Exchange/Stealing at about 8:00pm.

For those who have never participated, here are the rules for the gift exchange!

TransKids Rock Monthly Support Meeting
Sun, January 3, 2010, 1pm – 4pm

Jesus MCC 2050 E. 55th Place, Indianapolis, IN

December meeting will be a Christmas pitch-in dinner. TransKids Rock is a monthly support group for parents and family members with gender variant/transgender children under the age of 22. A safe place for parents and family members to gain resources and talk with others in similar situations. Children and youth are also welcome to participate in our youth programming. For more contact information, contact Shannon Garcia at shannong@imatyfa.org.

Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux, bloomingOUT airs from Bloomington , Indiana , every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 pm EST on WFHB. For one hour each week join us for the latest updates in local, national and international news, a calendar of local and statewide events, interviews with community leaders, politicians, academics, students, celebrities and entertainers from around the world and just everyday folks as well. In addition we always have good conversations going on and never know who might just stop by our studio with some exciting news to share.

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

The West End Girls, professional female impersonation by the region's finest entertainers, hosted by Vicci Laine. Shows at 10 p.m. and midnight, then dance until 3 a.m. Uncle Elizabeth's. $3.

The Sirens & Judith Avers concert - January 9, 2010 - At the IndyIndie clubhouse, 7780 Eagle Valley Pass, Indianapolis - doors open 6:30/show starts 7:30 - dinner buffet and water/soft drinks included, BYOB - tickets on sale in December.

For tickets and more information: http://www.indyindie.com/

At: Martinsville Public Library, Martinsville.

The Library is located at 110 S. Jefferson St., Martinsville, IN. We will be in the Conference Rooms. If you go in the lower level doors and immediately go to the right and through the door down the hallway you’ll find the Conference Rooms.

For more information, call our toll free number: 877-PRIDE18. White River Valley PFLAG's Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/wrvpflag

Tues:
BOP!
caution: boys on poles!
We've got new boys along with your favorites.
Come in where its warm !

Always wanted to try it?
Talk to Vicci !
10:30pm & Midnight $3

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Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

NOGLSTP at IU Weekly Meetings
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (Spring 2010)
Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) Distinguished Alumni Room

During the Spring semester of 2010, we plan to meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm beginning 1/13/2010 in the Distinguished Alumni Room (DAR) located on the Mezzanine level of the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Everyone is welcome!

Wed:

The Gender Studs
Bloomingtons own Drag Kings!
8:30pm , $2

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Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux, bloomingOUT airs from Bloomington , Indiana , every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 pm EST on WFHB. For one hour each week join us for the latest updates in local, national and international news, a calendar of local and statewide events, interviews with community leaders, politicians, academics, students, celebrities and entertainers from around the world and just everyday folks as well. In addition we always have good conversations going on and never know who might just stop by our studio with some exciting news to share.

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

FEATURE FILM – Fish Out of Water

Thursday, Jan 14, 7pm
Collins Living-Learning Center, IU-Bloomington campus

A memorial service for Don Belton will be held Friday, January 15, at 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 2120 North Fee Lane. Friends also hope to have an event in the spring that focuses exclusively on Don’s literary life.

Fri:
THE WEST END GIRLS
Miss Gay Indiana, Courtney Anderson
Montana Melons ~ Monica Brooks ~ Vicci Laine

10pm & Midnight $3
Then Dance until 3 am

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Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

Takes place at First United Church, 2420 E. Third St. (next to Eastland Plaza).

You are invited to hear a wonderful group of feminist and lesbian performers in a coffee house setting. Our tentative list includes some fine chanteuses, belly dancers and guitar pickers. Refreshments and social hour begin at 7:30 p.m. With performers at 8:00 p.m. Suggested donation: $5 (less if you need to, just don't stay away due to cost ). For more information, e-mail stonec@indiana.edu

"Girls Like Us!" is a support group for lesbian and bisexual women age 25 and under.
The group provides an opportunity for meeting others, information sharing and conversation in a peer-facilitated CLOSED AND CONFIDENTIAL secure atmosphere.

Where: La Casa, TV Room, 715 E. 7th St., Bloomington

More information: girls@indiana.edu

Sponsored: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Support Services

Tues:
BOP!
caution: boys on poles!
Always wanted to try it?
Talk to Vicci !
10:30pm & Midnight $3

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

PRIDE Film Festival and IU Dept. of Communications & Culture present the IU PRIDE Campus Film Festival, with sneak previews of this year’s shorts!FEATURE FILM – Watercolors
Wed, Jan 20, 7pm
Ashton Residence Center, IU-Bloomington campus

NOGLSTP at IU Weekly Meetings
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (Spring 2010)
Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) Distinguished Alumni Room

During the Spring semester of 2010, we plan to meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm beginning 1/13/2010 in the Distinguished Alumni Room (DAR) located on the Mezzanine level of the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Everyone is welcome!

Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux, bloomingOUT airs from Bloomington , Indiana , every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 pm EST on WFHB. For one hour each week join us for the latest updates in local, national and international news, a calendar of local and statewide events, interviews with community leaders, politicians, academics, students, celebrities and entertainers from around the world and just everyday folks as well. In addition we always have good conversations going on and never know who might just stop by our studio with some exciting news to share.

Indy Pride Membership Mixer
Annual Monthly Pride Membership Mixer. Come out and find out about upcoming Pride events and socialize and network with Pride members. Free event! Free appetizers!

Address: 635 Mass Avenue
Indianapolis, IN

Website: http://www.indyprideinc.org

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

A collaboration Fourth Friday Alliance with the PRIDE Film Festival (in the person of IU student Jurion Jaffe).

"Movie Trivia Madness" Night!
Like the Game "Scene It"!
Free Prizes and Food!
Where: Rhino's Youth Center, 331 S. Walnut, downtown Bloomington
When: January 22, 4-6 pm

“Private Eyes: Amateur Works from The Kinsey Institute Collection,” reception 5-7 p.m. Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, IU Morrison Hall 313, Bloomington; www.kinseyinstitute.org or 812-855-7686.

Fri:
THE WEST END GIRLS
Ginger Ale ~ Vanessa Ryan
Tiffany Simone Alexander ~ Vicci Laine

10pm & Midnight $3
Then Dance until 3 am

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Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

Takes place at Community Foundation of Jackson County Building, 107 Community Drive, Seymour.

Sunday, Jan 24, 8pm
Movie Trivia Madness
Collins Coffeehouse, IU-Bloomington campus

"Girls Like Us!" is a support group for lesbian and bisexual women age 25 and under.
The group provides an opportunity for meeting others, information sharing and conversation in a peer-facilitated CLOSED AND CONFIDENTIAL secure atmosphere.

Where: La Casa, TV Room, 715 E. 7th St., Bloomington

More information: girls@indiana.edu

Sponsored: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Student Support Services

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

BOP!
caution: boys on poles!
Always wanted to try it?
Talk to Vicci !
10:30pm & Midnight $3

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

Thursday, Jan 28 – Opening Night – 7pm

PRIDE VIDEO SHOOT OUT Films - Come see local short films made in just one week! Vote for your favorite!
GENDER STUDS LIVE PERFORMANCE

Shorts (30 min.)

“Second Guessing Grandma” (USA, 2008, 10 min., director Bob Giraldi): A boyfriend and mother are pushing someone to come out to their Grandma, but her reaction may surprise them.

“The Island” (Canada, 2008, 5 min., director Trevor Anderson): The filmmaker considers, with the help of animation, a piece of fan mail he received.

NOGLSTP at IU Weekly Meetings
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (Spring 2010)
Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) Distinguished Alumni Room

During the Spring semester of 2010, we plan to meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm beginning 1/13/2010 in the Distinguished Alumni Room (DAR) located on the Mezzanine level of the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Everyone is welcome!

Thursday, Jan 28 – Opening Night – 7pm

PRIDE VIDEO SHOOT OUT Films - Come see local short films made in just one week! Vote for your favorite!
GENDER STUDS LIVE PERFORMANCE

Shorts (30 min.)

“Second Guessing Grandma” (USA, 2008, 10 min., director Bob Giraldi): A boyfriend and mother are pushing someone to come out to their Grandma, but her reaction may surprise them.

“The Island” (Canada, 2008, 5 min., director Trevor Anderson): The filmmaker considers, with the help of animation, a piece of fan mail he received.

Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux, bloomingOUT airs from Bloomington , Indiana , every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 pm EST on WFHB. For one hour each week join us for the latest updates in local, national and international news, a calendar of local and statewide events, interviews with community leaders, politicians, academics, students, celebrities and entertainers from around the world and just everyday folks as well. In addition we always have good conversations going on and never know who might just stop by our studio with some exciting news to share.

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

Thursday, Jan 28 – Opening Night – 7pm

PRIDE VIDEO SHOOT OUT Films - Come see local short films made in just one week! Vote for your favorite!
GENDER STUDS LIVE PERFORMANCE

Shorts (30 min.)

“Second Guessing Grandma” (USA, 2008, 10 min., director Bob Giraldi): A boyfriend and mother are pushing someone to come out to their Grandma, but her reaction may surprise them.

“The Island” (Canada, 2008, 5 min., director Trevor Anderson): The filmmaker considers, with the help of animation, a piece of fan mail he received.

Friday, Jan. 29

GLBTAA Homecoming Social

Kinsey Institute Gallery, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The KI Gallery will exhibit photographs, artwork, and artifacts from amateur and anonymous artists. This is a great way to kick off a night of films at the PRIDE Film Festival* or any other Friday night activity. Free to attend and hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be provided.

Friday, Jan 29 – Early Showing – 7pm
BLEEDING HEARTLAND ROLLERGIRLS LIVE PERFORMANCE
SHORT FILMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
FEATURE FILM – Prodigal Sons

A compelling documentary portrayal of a diverse family’s intimate life, this film spurred more discussion and controversy during the Steering Committee’s film selection process than any other film in our history. Don’t miss the award-winning and thought-provoking film!

Friday, Jan 29 – Late Showing – 10:30pm
SHORT FILMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

FEATURE FILM – Hollywood Je T’Aime

Thursday, Jan 28 – Opening Night – 7pm

PRIDE VIDEO SHOOT OUT Films - Come see local short films made in just one week! Vote for your favorite!
GENDER STUDS LIVE PERFORMANCE

Shorts (30 min.)

“Second Guessing Grandma” (USA, 2008, 10 min., director Bob Giraldi): A boyfriend and mother are pushing someone to come out to their Grandma, but her reaction may surprise them.

“The Island” (Canada, 2008, 5 min., director Trevor Anderson): The filmmaker considers, with the help of animation, a piece of fan mail he received.

Fri:
THE WEST END GIRLS
Special Pride Film Festival Show
Montana Melons ~ Tiffany Simone Alexander
Monica Brooks ~ Marissa Nicole
Hosted by Vicci Laine

10pm & Midnight $3
Then Dance until 3 am

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

Special Gathering Regarding the global HIV/ADS pandemic on Saturday, Jan. 30 in Bloomington

Saturday, Jan. 30

GLBTAA Homecoming Event and Silent Auction

Grazie! Italian Eatery, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Join fellow GLBTAA members at Grazie! for filling hors d’oeuvres, rainbow martinis, jazz piano, a silent auction, and more -- before an evening of films at the PRIDE Film Festival*
Cost of $20 per person includes a glass of wine.

R.S.V.P.

Order your Grazie! tickets by contacting Sarah Pappano, IUAA, at spappano@indiana.edu.

Sat, Jan 30 – Community Discussion – 2pm
Sat, Jan 30 – Evening Showing - 7pm
QUARRYLAND MEN’S CHORUS LIVE PERFORMANCE
Sat, Jan 30 – Saturday Night Party – 10:30pm – 2am

Matinee/discussion

“Out in The Silence” (USA, 2008, 57 min., directors Joe Wilson, Dean Hamer): The documentary captures the chain of events that unfold when the announcement of filmmaker Wilson’s wedding to another man ignites a firestorm of controversy in his small Pennsylvania hometown.

Shorts

Sat:
Pride Film Festival After Party!
Dance Until 3:15 !!
$1 drafts ~ $1 shots ~ No Cover!

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Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third St.
812-331-0060
YOU MUST BE 21 !!
http://www.myspace.com/uncle_elizabeths
http://uncle-elizabeths.com/

Sunday, Jan. 31

Brunch
Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wrap up the weekend with a trip to the IMU and brunch in the Tudor Room; a perfect way to complete the weekend in the heart of the IU Bloomington campus.
Cost is $17.50 per person

Cadillac Barbie's Disco Brunch, at Talbott Street, Indianapolis.

Where: Distinguished Alumni Meeting Room, Indiana Memorial Union, IU-Bloomington campus.

Start 2010 informed and with a plan. Attorney Sean Lemieux will give an overview of Indiana law for GLBT individuals and families in the area of estate planning, adoption, parenting, and relationship dissolution. Financial advisor Lori Matthews will share activities and strategies to help GLBT couples meet their personal financial goals.

“Switch: A Community in Transition” (USA, 2009, 52 min., directors Brooks Nelson and J LaFrance): The documentary tells the story of how individual community members respond to the gender of a loved one.

Followed by guided discussion.

Sunday, January 31
7:00 PM
Indiana University DEFA Project
WENDE FLICKS Series: Coming Out
Free

In conjuction with the PRIDE Film Festival, DEFA presents:

COMING OUT
GDR 1989, Dir. Heiner Carow; 108 min./color
Q & A: Doug Bauder, Mary Gray, and Rex Sprouse