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The Rainbow Connection: July 12–18

SameSexSundayWHAT: Same Sex Sunday Podcast

WHERE: Right here! And also here!

WHEN: Weekly, on Sundays

This week, Same Sex Sunday interviews Lambda Legal’s Jenny Pizer, who discusses a pending lawsuit to challenge Hawaii Governor Lingle’s veto of the Civil Union Law. Pizer also shares her insight on the Federal court decision to strike down section 3 of DOMA.

Same Sex Sunday also focuses on the Today Show’s change of heart in opening up their wedding contest to gay and lesbian couples. Crate and Barrel’s wedding contest’s second place winner, Jonathan Howard, discusses how he used social media to draw attention to the Today Show issue, and how GLAAD worked with NBC.

This week’s round table features Metro Weekly Senior Political Correspondent Chris Geidner, National LGBT Advocate Meghan Stabler, and OutSport.com founder Syd Zeigler.

Check it out.

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LIXaliciousWHAT: LIXalicious Jill’s Birthday Bash … Fetish, Dancing, Oktoberfest

WHERE: Chester Street Bar

WHEN: Monday–Tuesday, July 12–13, 2010, 9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.

From her Facebook Page:

LIXalicious 2010 Full Metal Jackoff!!!

9–11 p.m. Nekromancy Season 6 Premiere with DJ SorceryKid

11–2 a.m.
LIXalicious party
LIX skits every hour including
-Big Petroleum
-Fetish fun
-Oktoberfest the LIX way…

Guest DJ’s
Dj Alayt
Dj Spetznaz

eQualityCUWHAT: eQuality C.U. meeting

WHERE: Espresso Royale at Goodwin and Oregon

WHEN: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

eQuality Champaign-Urbana is an LGBTQ activist group for students and community members. If you’re interested in helping in the struggle for LGBT liberation and equal rights for all, then this is a group for you! For more information, please contact: John Kenealy.

 

eCISSAWHAT: eCISSA Meeting

WHERE: Universal-Unitarian Church of Urbana-Champaign (basement)

WHEN: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

From their Facebook page: The goal of eCISSA is to eliminate all bullying of LGBTQ students and to create a school environment where youth feel nurtured and safe to be themselves, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is the East Central Illinois chapter of the Safe Schools Alliance. For more information, please contact Mitali Purkayastha.

mPowermentWHAT: M Spot Drop In Hours

WHERE: The M Spot (Above The Blind Pig)

WHEN: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Come hang out with the men of Mpowerment. Play games, watch TV or movies, enjoy some snacks or just hang out. Bring a friend or meet new ones. Mpowerment is a social and HIV Prevention Group for young gay/bisexual men. For more information, please contact Carrie Keenan.

 

Boys' Night OutWHAT: Boys’ Night Out

WHERE: Boltini Lounge

WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 9:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday is Boys’ Night Out at Boltini Lounge. DJ Randall Ellison at the decks. FREE candy and condoms! $4.00 X-Boyfriend & Well Hung martinis; $9 carafe Long Island Iced Tea; $1.50 Miller High Life bottles; $5.00 Classic & Baby Mama Bellinis; and half price food specials (4–6:30 p.m. only).


WHAT: Queer Asian Cinema Series – Chutney Popcorn

WHERE: LGBT Resource Center

WHEN: Friday, July 16, 2010, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

A New York based East Indian-American family consists of a mother and her two daughters: Sarita and Reena. The mother, though conservative, has accepted the American way of life, and has no objections when Sarita decides to marry Mitch, a Caucasian male. But her acceptance suddenly ends after she learns that Reena is a lesbian, and has a Caucasian girlfriend.

Official trailer:

 

 

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mPowermentWHAT: Mpowerment Meeting

WHERE: The M Spot (Above The Blind Pig)

WHEN: Sunday, July 18, 2010, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Mpowerment is a local social and HIV prevention group for young gay/bisexual men. Meetings are open to all young gay and bisexual men interested in becoming involved. For more information, please contact Carrie Keenan.

ANNOUNCEMENT from the UP Center of Champaign County

The Big Gay Hairshow is going to happen in September. It’s being hosted by H20 Salon in Urbana. We need people interested in modeling and/or entertaining for the event. If you are interested at all, please just fill out this form.

 

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Disclaimer: I won’t even pretend that this is a comprehensive list of all LGBTQ events in our community. Please always feel free to email me or post other events in the comments.

 
Feature photo by Phil Reese.

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