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Art Attacks – An AIDS Benefit
October 3, 2008 -
6-9pm
$10.00 Admission/Donation
Wine & hors d’ouvres will be served
Plus raffle prizes include:
2 toni & guy cuts,1 Color Flaunt salon cut & color, & Flaunt Salon facial
Featured Artists: Ashe, Jade Ornelas, Steve Reese, Leah Antoinette, Jacquie Butcher, Kelly Ostrand and Creative Stylist Lori Huitron.
Some of this year's selections:
Steam
Between Love & Goodbye
READY? OK!
Click on the photos to read more about these movies...
Click here to get all the details about all the QFilm Festival's selected films!
Q Film Festival 2008 - October 10-12, 2008
Weekend Passes, and General Admission Tickets Now Available Online!
The Center is proud to announce the 2008 Q Film Festival, which will take place October 10-12, 2008 at the newly renovated Art Theater on 4th St. in Retro Row of Long Beach.
The 2008 Q Film Festival will present several feature films and shorts, as well as documentaries, highlighting issues within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.
Opening night will feature local comedian, Carlease, and the showing of two episodes of the series Sordid Lives. The following cast members, as well as the producer and manager, will be present for a Q and A after the shows: DEL SHORES (MANAGER), JASON DOTTLEY (TY), ROSEMARY ALEXANDER (DR EVE), NEWELL ALEXANDER (WARDELL), DAVID COWGILL (ODELL), TED DETWILER (JACOB), EMERSON COLLINS (CO-PRODUCER & CHARACTER OF MAX), AND ANN WALKER (LAVONDA).
The cost of the opening night festivities is $30, or $50 if you attend the VIP party with cast members. Throughout the rest of the weekend ticket prices are $10 for shows prior to 6pm, and $15 for the men’s and women’s themed shows.
Pre and post VIP parties will take place throughout the weekend. Documentaries and Transgender films will be shown during the day on Saturday. One documentary being highlighted is entitled Teach Your Children Well by local producers Gary Takesian and Roz Esposito where they highlight school violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, particularly in light of the incidence with Larry King. The evening will be capped off with a VIP Party and Men’s themed films.
On Sunday, The Center will show a collection of shorts, many of which were selected to be shown in the Cannes Film Festival, as well as Indie Fest. One such example is the film OMgasm by Actress/Writer/Producer and Director Alexandra Fulton. The festival will end Sunday night with a VIP party and the showing of women’s themed films.
Visit our website at www.centerlb.org for full film descriptions, more photos, and to purchase tickets. Weekend Passes are only $75.00 (VIP parties not included with Weekend Pass) -- so buy the pass and see all the films!
The annual film festival is an opportunity for members of the community to get involved with The Center Long Beach and to meet other community members with similar interests. Volunteers are encouraged to call or visit The Center to sign up for committees and assist with logistics.
(562) 434-4455
- Special Screening!
A Fundraiser for NO on Prop 8
Monday, Oct. 13, at 6pm and at 8:30pm
At the
Tickets will be $10 for each show, available at The Center and at the door. Proceeds will go to support the No on Prop 8 campaign.
By issuing same-sex marriage licenses, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom uproots the status
quo, attempts to change the way the United States of America looks at life, love, and marriage, and
ignites what is our nation’s next great civil right issue.
PURSUIT OF EQUALITY is an emotionally charged film that puts a face on American citizens
who strive for marriage equality.
From the first frame of the film, even before the press is aware, this film crew is with Mayor Gavin
Newsom’s senior staff as the nation’s first same-sex couple exchange their vows and ignites the
most controversial civil rights topic in recent history.
The story continues on the streets, in the courtrooms, and on the steps of City Hall, where same-sex
couples, finally validated on the happiest day of their lives, clash with church groups who declare
that who they are and how they love is a sin.
In life changing moments, this film focuses on the compelling, human rights struggles surrounding
same-sex marriage and captures the elation and despair of couples and families who are fighting for
equal rights.
As the only film crew in the Mayors Chambers during the most crucial of times, this extraordinary
film provides a telling ‘fly-on-the wall’ view of every turn as this historic event unfolds.
“…a moving document that put a human face on committed gay and lesbian couples who
sought -- and are still seeking – equal treatment under the laws of
the state and nation.”
-Kinsey Lowe, LA TIMES
Club Ripples Presents
Oktoberfest
Wednesday, October 15 at 8:00 pm
A night to socialize and sample authentic German wine, beer and food... not to mention help our community!
All proceeds benefit The Gay & Lesbian Center of Long Beach.
: 5101 E Ocean Blvd., LB 562.433.0357
NEWS
Vote No on Proposition 8
EQUALITY FOR ALL Campaign Vote No on the Marriage Ban in November
Our State Constitution - and the law of our land - should guarantee the same rights to all Californians. That’s why we are urging you to vote No in November on the proposed constitutional amendment that attempts to ban marriage for LGBT couples.
This election is all about simple fairness. Regardless of how anyone feels about marriage for LGBT couples, people should not be singled out for unfair treatment under the laws of our state. Loving and committed LGBT couples who want to accept the responsibility that comes with marriage should be treated like everyone else – no better, and no worse.
It’s wrong to vote on people’s fundamental rights. The freedom to marry is fundamental, like the freedoms of religion and the freedom of speech – and that freedom must be protected. We all deserve the same right to personal privacy and the same right to decide for ourselves who to love and who to marry.
* VOTE NO on PROP 8 *
GET INVOLVED - GET THE WORD OUT!
Everyone’s help is needed now to defeat this initiative! The only way we can win is if we identify 100,000 undecided voters and persuade them to vote NO! We have the perfect messages to talk with swing voters, but we just don’t have a big enough team in LONG BEACH to get the job done!
Come join us in building a big team of volunteers by calling your friends and family, fundraising, providing or helping to find daytime office space and/or evening phone bank space. Or help in other ways. Find out more by calling Kathleen Campisano, Long Beach Area Field Manager, 202.577.3139.
Volunteer for a phone bank on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday evenings, recruit volunteers at an event, become a speaker or trainer, help with office work, help prep our clipboards with materials, find pizza and other food for volunteer actions, do data entry from home, help make confirmation calls from home, sign up your friends and family to help
Making a donation today or at equalityforall.com/donate
Contact Kathleen Campisano, Long Beach Area Field Manager at kcampisano@thetaskforce.org or 202.577.3139, cell
Set up a wedding registry at
MYTE Youth & AIDS Food Store of Long Beach
MYTE youth, parents, and friends joined together to decorate the 23 year old barrels of the AIDS Food Store of Long Beach earlier this month. They had “barrels of fun,” as one member said, and they also volunteered their time for the distribution of goods at the food store. A team from MYT E will return to volunteer again in the second Saturday of October and will continue to do so in the next few months.
No on Proposition 8 Rally
MYTE was involved in a visibility event for the No on Prop. 8 campaign by taking the corner of 4th and Cherry to rally with signs, distribute pamphlets, and hand out Vote No on 8 stickers. The youth involved conducted outreach for three hours and were out there raising awareness and visibility alongside a few parents.
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Leadership Training
October 25th
On Saturday, October 25th, from 10 – 4:00 PM, GSA will have a peer-to-peer leadership training open to high school youth interested in starting or strengthening their GSAs. Resources which support LGBTQ youth will be available during breaks and the lunch hour. For more information on the youth program and any of these projects, please email Rikka at rikkar@centerlb.org or call her at (562) 434-4455, extension 245.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Donate Non-Perishables for AIDS Food Store
at The Center Today!
We are looking for people to donate non-perishable food items for The AIDS Food Store.
Please drop off your donations during regular business hours:
Monday thru Friday - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
2017 E. Fourth Street, LB 90814
YOGA @ The Center (NEW TIME & PRICE!)
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.
Day: Saturdays
(Except the 1st Saturday of the month)
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: $5 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
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 Testing at The Center LB
Thu, October 2
4pm - 8pm
HIV Only
(Rapid Men & 2wks Women)
Fri, October 3
10am-1:30pm
HIV & STD Testing
Thu, October 9
4pm - 8pm
HIV, STD, HEP A&B
(app. needed)
Fri, October 10
10am-1:30pm
HIV & STD Testing
Thu, October 16
4pm - 8pm
HIV Only
(Rapid Men & 2wks Women)
Fri, October 17
10am-1:30pm
HIV Only & STD Results
Thu, October 23
4pm - 8pm
HIV, STD, HEP A&B
(app. needed)
Fri, October 24
10am-1:30pm
HIV Only & STD Results
NO TESTING ON OCTOBER 30TH OR 31ST
Please contact
Ismael Morales, for more information:
562-434-4455 x 245
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.
