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If you want tickets for
one of these Center sponsored nights,
order them via phone
at 213-480-7065.
Make sure to mention that you are members of that film's community collaborator organization to receive $1 discount off each ticket.
Outfest 2008: The 26th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
July 9 - 21
The nation's leading LGBTQ festival and the oldest continuously running film festival in the city will be held July 9 to 21, 2008.
Football Under Cover Documentary Features
( Germany , 2008, 86 mins)
Directed By: Ayat Najafi,
David Assmann
In German, Farsi, English with English subtitles
35mm
Screening Schedule: MON 7/14 7:00pm
Laemmle Monica
1332 2nd Street , Santa Monica 90401
FRI 7/18 9:45pm
DGA 2
PRE SCREENING PARTY 7920 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood 90046
Synopsis: In the award winning and inspiring FOOTBALL UNDER COVER, we meet some of the world's most passionate soccer players - who happen to be Iranian women. They train (fully covered) and trash talk like any self-respecting girl jocks, but they've never played a competitive match until a determined German women's team challenges them to a friendly game in Tehran . Culminating in a thrilling match, FOOTBALL captures a small yet significant moment of equality for these women.
Outfest will give a $1 discount for Center constituents to the screening(s) of this paired film. (The ticket buyer mentions they are a member of the Community Collaborator and the discount is given for the paired screening.)
For complete program information or to buy tickets, please visit Outfest online at or at (213) 480-7065.
Artist Exhibition and Reception
July 11 at the Center
On Friday, July 11, The Center Long Beach will host a reception for Mascara Obscura featuring the art of Vanessa Varguez, Ketyna D's, Faith Nelson, Morgan Price, Ashe, April Sabucco, Hannah Smith, and Virginia D. Crosby. Their art will be on display at The Center from July 11 to September 12. Food that evening will be catered by California Pizza Kitchen of Seal Beach.
Please join The Center Long Beach in honoring Patty Moore and Mayor Michael Noll for their continuing support of the gay & lesbian community and their commitment to the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Center Long Beach
2017 East 4 th Street
Long Beach , CA 90814
Parking available in the rear of the building.
Hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Please RSVP at 562.434.4455
Spaghetti Dinner at Magnolia Cafe
July 30 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
The Cartier Family and the Dorothy Big Mouth Family are at it again, having another fundraiser for the MYTE program. This time, it's at Magnolia Café on Wednesday, July 30 th from 5:00 9:00. They will be having door prizes, silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, and of coursespaghetti! Magnolia Café is located at 632 Redondo Ave in Long Beach . For further information on this event or the MYTE program, please email Rikka at rikkar@centerlb.org or call her at (562) 434-4455, extension 230.
Women's Mixer Night at Quinn's Irish Pub
August 5, 2008
Tickets $20 - Hors d’oeuvres will be served
Bring a friend, meet other women
Proceeds benefit The Center programs and services
-Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment
-Support Groups -Cyber Center -Health Education
Quinn’s Irish Pub
200 Nieto Ave Ste A,
Long Beach
(562) 434-2606
Special Guest:
The PINK Gala
August 16, 2008 on the luxurious Majestic yacht.
On Saturday, August 16, 2008, The Center Long Beach will host The PINK Gala, a fundraising event for 300 guests aboard the luxurious 150', 3-level Majestic yacht. Celebrities, political figures and supporters will be welcomed down the pink carpet to hosted bars, hors d' oeuvres, a 3-course, full service dinner, celebrity entertainment, silent auctions, awards and dancing during the 4 hour cruise. This event will highlight the social and activist works of Judith Light, LOGO, Wells Fargo, and Mayor Bob Foster for their service to the LGBTQ community while also raising money to support much needed programs and services. Host and presenter includes comedian Jason Stuart.
We are writing today to ask if you would consider purchasing a table or possibly a few seats for this event. Each table seats 10, and there are General or VIP tables. The tickets for the General seats are $200 each; the VIP seats are $250.00. You may also be interested in purchasing an ad in our program book. The ad prices are: Business Card, $60; 1/4 Page, $100; 1/2 Page, $200, Full Page, $400; Inside Front or Back, $500.
With a general admission every guest receives a gala bag with a signed copy of Leslie Jordan's new book, hors d' oeuvres, a full host bar, dinner, awards ceremony, access to silent auction items, and a four hour cruise. The VIP admission entitles everyone to the above amenities in addition to preboarding with a VIP reception, personal oneonone signings with Leslie Jordan, special buy it now feature with silent auction items, and dinner on the exclusive openair deck of the yacht.
RESERVE YOUR PINK PASSPORTS NOW!
Tickets can be purchased on line at .
Click on general donation, fill out the credit card information and in the notes section on the bottom write
Pink Gala Tickets and how many regular or VIP you want.
or
RSVP to Kimberlee Woods 562.434.4455, x233
Read the flyer and get all the details about this magical evening!
NEWS
Long Beach City Council Considers
Ordinance Amendments
At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, the City placed on the agenda for discussion, three ordinances amending the city's codes to add gender identity as a non-discriminated class. This issue was brought forward by Vice Mayor Bonnie Lowenthal. Should this receive final approval next week, the code change would be in effect in a little over a month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOGA ~ Saturdays @ 9:00am
The Gay & Lesbian Center of Long Beach is very happy to bring back yoga to our weekend events. The new classes will be Rudra Yoga with a Hatha focus. Classes will focus on the body, breath and mind moving together in each movement to reveal clarity and wisdom with in you.
Change the breath to change your mind. Develop an internal fire to digest your experiences and a vehicle that is harmonious, joyful, powerful and creative.
Promiss is a teacher trained in the Yoga styles of Hatha, Kundalini, Tao and Tibetan Yoga. Her style in the Rudra Yoga lineage is fluid, energetic, physical, fun and inspirational. Classes includes basic and advanced instruction in postures as well as a historical and physiological background.
Day: Saturdays
(Except the 1st Saturday of the month )
Time: 9:00 - 10:30am
Cost: $10 per session
Location: 2017 East 4th Street,
Long Beach , CA 90814
Contact: Ismael Morales, Community Health Coordinator - (562) 434-4455
The Center Wants You!
Please call James Gaither at 562.434.4455 to register. Orientations will be held on Friday's from 7:30-8:30pm.
PROGRAMS
Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment (MYTE)
Potlucks! Cooking classes! Movie nights! Pool tournament! Pool tournament? Yes, even a pool tournament with prizes and competitive fun. High school-aged youth are welcome to join MYTE for our meetings and workshops or to simply drop into a space where you can meet new faces. Work on school projects, use computers, or just hang out for some social support as an LGBTQ youth or ally. This coming Friday, we have our art-based healthy relationships workshop that will continue on in August. If you'd like to know more about MYTE, bring your questions and visit us any Thursday at 4:00 when we have our community meetings.
GOT LAW? The Legal Clinic. The Center's Legal Clinic is back!
Call the front desk to schedule an appointment.
562-434-4455
The 20 Something Group
Wednesdays -
7:00 9:00pm
Be part of a very active and energetic group of men and women who meet every week to discuss topics that matter to them, plan events to support our community and have fun in and around Long Beach as part of young, gay social network.
The group is made of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who live in Long Beach and are looking to make new friends. Join Ish Morales, the facilitator, every Wednesday for upbeat topics and games and every 3 rd Wednesday of the month for a group outing in the city.
For program updates and upcoming events check out the HEAT blog at
HIV/STD Upcoming Testing Dates at The Center LB
July 11 10am - 2pm HIV & STD Testing
July17 4pm - 8pm HIV Only
July 18 10am - 2pm HIV Only
July 24 4pm - 8pm HIV, STD, HEP A&B (app. needed)
July 25 4pm - 8pm HIV Only and STD Results
Men of 40+
Support Group Men of 40+ support group. Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM, starting November 6th, 2007, in the conference room. Facilitated by Tom Waage. This new support group will feature a reading group, social outings, chat and support. For information contact:
Tom Waage, tom@tomwaage.com
HIV/AIDS
Couples Group
at The Center LB
Thursdays ~
6:30 - 8:00 pm For Partners and couples. This group focuses on sero different couples and the unique challenges they face in regards to keeping their relationships strong and healthy. Develop communication and problem solving skills to create harmony and overcome obstacles. This group will be facilitated by Thomas Waage, LMFT.
