Archive for August, 2010
Charlotte’s LGBT choruses are partnering with Circle Up to present “Sing for the Cure,” a concert of some 80 choristers benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Charlotte affiliate. The concert, jointly presented by One Voice Chorus and Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte, is slated for Sept. 25, 8 [...]
When they say “Free” they aren’t kidding. Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council (ASC) has teamed up with area non-profits, museums, galleries and other groups to offer Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents a month-long arts, culture and science extravaganza culminating in the grand opening of the Mint Museum’s new Uptown location. Through September, ASC [...]
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — On Aug. 4, the Chief Judge of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California issued a 136-page ruling overturning Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that excluded same-sex couples from marriage in the state. Judge Vaughn R. Walker cited Prop 8’s denial of [...]
RALEIGH — Equality NC Foundation (ENCF) has extended in invitation to organizations and individuals to become a sponsor of the 2010 Equality Conference & Gala, the Foundation’s signature annual event for LGBT North Carolinians and their allies. The event will be held on Nov. 13. in Greensboro. The day-long conference [...]
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — On June 19, Upstate Pride hosted it’s second annual march and festival in Spartanburg, with Mayor Junie White leading the way. Three weeks earlier, White’s LGBT Pride Day proclamation signing met with some opposition from fellow council members and conservative religious groups. However, White stated that he [...]
CHARLOTTE — Frances Richter, the author of The Sheldon Bailey Series, has released her newest novel, “Love Valley.” Her books chronicle the sleuth’s life as one of Charlotte’s “finest lesbian homicide attorney.” The newest mystery is produced by Moonfest Publishing. It is available in paperback. The book can be purchased [...]
It’s a first RALEIGH — The first GLBT CommUNITY Alliance Meeting will be held on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Talley Student Center at North Carolina State University to kick off the 2010-11 school year. Enjoy some games, plan events and talk about what it’s like to be [...]
WINSTON-SALEM — On Aug. 8, Rev. Charlie Davis, along with his wife, Gail, relocated to West Bend, Ind. Sound like something you’d hear any day? Well, not so with this Unitarian Universalist Fellowship activist clergy person. Davis, according to The Winston-Salem Journal, refused to marry straight couples. Instead, he opted [...]
Attention! Attention! We interrupt this regularly scheduled broadcast for a special message from Gaston County, N.C. Republican state Sen. Jim Forrester and his wife Mary Frances Forrester announced today at a press conference they had lost their marbles. They’ve been missing for quite some time, they said, and they hope [...]
by Mark Wisniewski, Charlotte, N.C. [Ed. Note — An edited version of this commentary was printed in The Charlotte Observer on Aug. 15. The longer, unabridged version was also submitted to qnotes and is reprinted below. Since the piece’s submission, the Visit Charlotte website has corrected some of the mistakes [...]
Why do you think Charlotte lags so far behind other cities on issues of LGBT inclusion and equality? Charlotte’s generally conservative nature. Lack of action/courage by city leaders. Lack of action/courage by LGBT community leaders. All or some of the above. Other reasons (comment and tell us). View Results See [...]
I’ve shirked my duty. I haven’t provided you with an LGBT news quiz in an eon. Shocking behavior. I’m back on the case now, ready to help you figure out whether you know your news. For each multiple-choice question below, circle the right answer. Or the wrong one — in [...]
I always liked Sam Cooke’s “Wonderful World.” The lyrics, “don’t know much about history, don’t know much biology,” really get to me. When I went to college, I was headed for a pre-med curriculum. That didn’t last as I found myself, ultimately, studying philosophy and history of religions. My scientific [...]
Dearest Trinity, After eight years, my boyfriend and I get along in every way except sexually. See, I’m not a bottom, yet 100 percent of the time he only wants to top me. So, I’ve been “taking it” for eight years with nothing in return. Basically, I’m married to my [...]
The Sun enters Virgo and sets us on a practical course. But, life does not have to be totally boring. Use your clear calculating eye to suss out the latest and greatest bon temps. And, let them roll. LEO (07.24-08.23) While you don’t usually think about money (except how you [...]
In the early days of my nightclubbing it was common for the dance palaces to bring in guest DJs. Sometimes they were nationally known, sometimes they worked in clubs in neighboring cities and had a reputation for turnin’ the party at their home bar. Either way, it was always exciting [...]
Back in 2009, a researcher at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill challenged the Human Rights Campaign on its perfect 100 rating for Reynolds American, the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based parent of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The researcher, Joseph Lee, said Reynolds’ treatment of LGBT customers had led to a greater health [...]
Read more at Equality NC: “Gill Foundation Showcases Equality NC Foundation’s Successes” Video source: www.gillfoundation.org/equalitync/
Rain, rain go away, we want the weekend for us gays (and our fabulous events). Shoot, who are we kidding. I’ve never claimed to be a poet. But, I do have some great events to share with you… Aug. 19-Sept. 4 • Charlotte ‘Rope’ Queen City Theatre Company presents “Rope,” [...]
Among other questions, students were asked about Adam Lambert, queer vampires, FOX News, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and gender-neutral bathrooms. The Human Rights Campaign asked youth to respond “epic win” or “epic fail” about LGBT-related topics at this year’s Campus Progress national conference. Of course, absent from the list was [...]
