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Try the new Lesbian Allience calandar in both monthly and weekly formats. Click on an event for more details --------> LA 2010 Calendar.
:::LESBIAN ALLIANCE EVENTS:::
Lesbian Alliance Game Night & Potluck Where: LGBT Community Center, 315 W. Court St. When: Friday May 14, 6 pm. Description: Take some time to relax and share some food and good conversation. Bring your favorite board or card game and a dish to pass! More Information: Call 414-272-9442 or visit www.lesbianalliance.org.
Lesbian Night at the Movies Where: LGBT Community Center, 315 W Court St. When:Thur, May 13, 7 pm. Description: A monthly get together to watch women themed LGBT films. Popcorn and soda provided. This month's movie: Many lesbian movies are long on charm and short on production values;Better Than Chocolate has a solid dose of both and steamy sex scenes to boot. Our heroine Maggie (Karyn Dwyer), a clerk at a lesbian bookstore, meets foot loose butch Kim (Christina Cox) and, after Kim's van is towed away, they move in together. Unfortunately for their romantic bliss, Maggie's mother, Lila (Wendy Crewson), and teenage brother move in that very evening thanks to Lila's impending divorce. But what really complicates matters is that Maggie can't bring herself to come out toher mother; even when she tries, Lila steamrolls through the conversation, like she knows what's coming and doesn't want to hear it. Interwoven with this is the struggle of Judy (Peter Outerbridge),a male-to-female transsexual who's in love with the bookstore's owner, Frances (Ann-Marie MacDonald), who's freaking out because customs officers are holding a list of books at the border that they claim are obscene. The overlapping plots are deftly juggled, the personal and political are compellingly interwoven, and, most satisfying of all, the characters have problems that aren't going to be easily resolved. A handful of candy-colored lip-synching musical numbers give the movie some flash and the sex scenes give the movie some heat, but it's the elements of sorrow and ambiguity that really make the joy in Better Than Chocolate something to savor. More Information:Call 414-272-9442 or visit www.lesbianalliance.org. **If the door is locked and you push the LGBT Center Buzzer, someone will “buzz you in”. DiscussionGroup Where:LGBT Community Center, 315 W Court St. When:Wed, May26, 7 PM Description:This group will focus on discussing issues of importance to lesbians and women who love women such as how building families; growing old in the LGBT community; and deciding to be out or not in the workplace. Topic suggestions welcome! Facilitated by Angela Michel. More Information: Call 414-272-9442 or visitwww.lesbianalliance.org. Lesbian Alliance Membership Drive Did you know that Lesbian Alliance is a membership organization? Lesbian Alliance has worked on behalf of the Milwaukee-area community of women who love women for over 20 years. Lesbian Alliance advocates for women who love women both within Milwaukee’s greater LGBT community and the community at large, supports women specific programming, and connects women who love women through web, phone and snail mail communication. Won’t you join us? Your membership dollars help Lesbian Alliance provide spaces where women who love women can meet and build community and foster communication about events and issues that matter to women who love women. Your membership dollars at $40 per family, $25 per individual or $15low-income can do so much! Interested? Please visitwww.lesbianalliance.org.
Lesbian Alliance still needs
bartenders for its beer pod at Pridefest, June 11-13, 2010.
Volunteers receive free admission
to Pridefest and help to raise funds for Lesbian Alliance programming.
Interested? Please contact Dawn Schmidt at
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. Tenant/Landlord Rights Where: LGBT Community Center, 315 W Court St. When: Mon,May 3, 6:30 to 8 pm Description: This series of FREE financial workshops that will be held on the second Monday of each month, each session is stand alone. There will be a topic presentation, a special activity and resources and referral lists will be available. You will learn practical money skills, legal issues that affect your financial well-being and learning what you need to know to launch your own business. Future Monthly Topics are:May 3,Tenant/Landlord Rights, Jun14, Starting Your Own Business,Jul 12,Insurance –Choosing Wisely,Aug 9,LGBT Elder Financial Security. More Information:Patrick Price at 414-292-3065 Tobacco Cessation Group Where: LGBT Community Center, 315 W Court St. When: Mon,May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6 to 8 pm Description: Join the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center’s and Rm2Breathe Quit Group. July 5, 2010 is right around the corner. That is the day all bars and restaurants in Wisconsin go smoke-free. We are offering a seven session tobacco cessation group that will help YOU to quit smoking! More Information:Dave Martinat 414-292-3066 to register Moonlighting Career Pathing Group Where: The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456Junction Avenue,Racine WI When: Sat,May 8, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Description:Explore and plan your career options proactively with Jolie McKenna. For years, Jolie has been helping adults with barriers to employment overcome obstacles and develop career goals and plans. Sensitive, and culturally competent for the LGBT community, the group meeting is an auspicious time to explore your future career ... and, possibly, your professional destiny!
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Center of SE Wisconsin 262-995-5084,www.lgbtsewisc. Children of the Fallen Special Benefit Where:Memorial Hall - 72 7th st, Racine WI When:Sat, May 8, 6 pm. Description: Technically, they're calling it "Women Unite for the Children." But, oh, what women they are: Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer supported by performers Melissa Ferrick, Ronnie Nyles & Tallulah Who. And the audience certainly isn't limited to "women" ... with the LGBT community absolutely encouraged to attend. Support a great cause and have fun in the process!
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http://www. Brewcity Bruisers Championship Where:Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W. Ryan Road When:Sat, May 8, 7 pm Description:Brewcity Bruisers mission statement: We are proud to carry on the tradition of roller derby and bring the new wave of the sport to Milwaukee, offering a unique blend of athletic competition and entertainment. The Brewcity Bruisers represent ladies of all shapes,sizes, backgrounds, attitudes, and skill levels. It is our goal to promote women's strength and self-esteem and to create a sense of camaraderie and friendship among our members that will also be extended to the community through support to local businesses, arts,and charities.
More Information: www.brewcitybruisers.com/ Out to Brunch Where:Marcia's Home3262 N 93rdStreet When:Sun, May 9, 11am. Description: The Out to Brunch group meets at a different volunteer's house each month. You bring a dish to pass. The hosts provide coffee, plates,flatware, and name tags. New participants are welcome. This is a great way to meet people and make new friends in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
More Information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ Gender Identity Support Group meeting Where: The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456Junction Avenue,Racine WI When: Mon,May 10, 7 - 8:30 pm Description:Group for curious and/or transitioning transgender people ... as well as all who seek to better understand their own gender identity ... whether single or married, partnered or not, bisexual, gay, lesbian, hermaphrodite or cross-dresser. Even"none of the above ... or some!"
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Center of SE Wisconsin 262-995-5084,www.lgbtsewisc. Country Dancing and More at Hot Water Where: Hot Water, 818 S. Water St When: Fri,May 14 and 28 , 8:30pm Description:Partner dancing--2-step,swing, and waltz--and high energy line dancing.Regular dance at Hot Water on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.NO partner or special attire is required, just a willingness to join the fun. We play a variety of music.
More Information:Laura at414-747-0388. www.shoreline-milw.org Femiknits Crafting Circle Where:The Tool Shed, 2427 N. Murray Ave, Milwaukee When:Sun, May 16, 2 - 5 pm Description:This regular crafting circle has started up again for the winter! All needle arts, all genders, and all skill levels welcome. Bring your current project and any treats/snacks you'd like to share and look forward to some good conversation! FREE.
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414-906-5304or www.toolshedtoys.com/events/ “Celebration Diversity” New Exhibit in the SE LGBT Center's Art Gallery Where: The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456Junction Avenue,Racine WI When: Fri,May 28 Description:Photography by Theron Snell and Martin Christensen -- ten works from each --focusing on our diversity will be on display in the Art Gallery at the LGBT Center beginning with an opening reception on Friday, May28th. Born in California, Snell has lived in a variety of places throughout the U.S., as well as in Colombia. Selected for this exhibit, his pictures reflect the human paradox of our being both alien and unique but ... at the same time ... finding solace in the diversity of individual respect and social belonging.
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Center of SE Wisconsin 262-995-5084,www.lgbtsewisc. Cream City Squares Where: Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell Ave When:Sundays, 3-4:30pm Description:A smoke & alcohol free environment square dance club. Club Dances are $3/Sunday.
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,414- Milwaukee Women Singingin Sacred Circle Meets about every two weeks for 60-90 minutes, Call for dates, times and locations. A women singing group focused on tapping sources of great healing and meditation. It is not necessary to be a singer to participate. Drums and other instruments (especially rhythm instruments) are welcomed,though singing together is the main activity. The sacred aspect belongs to no particular religion, but arises from our emphasis on woman-spirit and nature themes. For more information, including dates and meeting locations join the The Milwaukee Women's Singing in Sacred Circle Group at meetup.com.
GAMMA
Asocial support
group open to all people interested in Female to Male+(FTM+) and Significant
Others, Family, Friends, and Allies (SOFFA's)issues. Meets first Saturday
of the month at 7 pm. For more information, including meeting topic
visit www.forge-forward.org/
The LGBT Center of SEWisconsin
maintains a section on LGBT Related Research in the Links and Connections
section of their website,http://www.lgbtsewisc.
The Lesbian Alliance Education
Fund is a proud member of Community Shares. You can support the Lesbian
Alliance by payroll deduction through a Community Shares campaign in
your workplace:www.MilwaukeeShares. |
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