Sunday, 6 October 2013 – 5:19 PM
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Bent Alaska’s blog will continue in hiatus indefinitely; but the Bent Alaska Facebook Group on Facebook is thriving — join us! A long-overdue update from Bent Alaska’s editor.
Tuesday, 2 December 2008 – 6:06 PM
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Drag*d Through The Ages is a music, dance and comedy show with scenes from throughout human history: a caveman routine to a futuristic fashion show and plenty of drag fun in between.
Stay for the dance party following the show, with music by local funk band The Good Daze, featured in one of the scenes.
Other headliners include Cold Fusion Tribal Dance (an experimental belly dance troupe) in a flapper number from the 1920’s and a 1990’s song, The Fairbanks Roller Girls doing a 1970’s number, and Dance Theater Fairbanks performing an 1980’s scene.
The program is also packed with drag kings and queens as cavemen, operatic Vikings, Victorians, flappers, silent film stars, 80’s Vogue Off dancers, and fashion models of the future, plus songs from Marilyn Monroe, Al Green, The Blues Brothers, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Drag*d Through The Ages is sponsored by the UAF GLBT Alliance and is a benefit for Interior AIDS Association (IAA.)
Don’t miss this hilarious one night only show!
UAF Woodcenter Ball Room, December 5th, 8:15 pm. $10 at the door, $8 for students. All proceeds go to IAA. Dance party after the show with The Good Daze.
In Anchorage, join Four A’s at the Alaska Wild Berry Theater for the Annual World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil at 6 p.m., and a free showing of Rent at 7 p.m.
In Juneau, Four A’s is sponsoring Free HIV testing at the UAS Cafeteria from 12 to 3 p.m. and a Candlelight Vigil and Reception at the Baranof Hotel, at 5:30 p.m.
In Fairbanks, Interior AIDS Association (IAA) is celebrating their 20th anniversary and World AIDS Day at the UAF Salisbury Theatre with dance and theater performances at 6:30 p.m., followed by a candlelight vigil at 8:30 p.m.
While we have come a long ways since 1988, there is still much more to be done!
Saturday, 29 November 2008 – 8:58 AM
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Check out this video of Lee in Fairbanks dancing to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” in the snow!
Queerty commented that Lee dancing in tights in the snow is “all kinds of crazy considering a.) it’s Alaska b.) it’s 2 degrees and c.) Sarah Palin is out there somewhere.”
Lee, based in Fairbanks, is a 24 year old professional ice skater who tours with Disney on Ice, according to his MySpace page. In October, he skated to Celine Dion’s “Fly” between periods at the UAF vs. Mercyhurst game.
Friday, 28 November 2008 – 3:39 PM
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Check out this week’s events from Alaska GLBT News.
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Monday, December 1, 2008 marks the 20th anniversary ofWorld AIDS Day, when individuals and organizations around the world bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic.
AIDS organizations in Anchorage and Fairbanks are holding candlelight vigils on Dec. 1, along with celebrations of life.
Juneau
Cosmic Bowling at the Juneau Bowling Center with SEAGLA, 11/29, 8-10 p.m.
Fairbanks
IAA‘s 20th Anniversary & World AIDS Day 12/1, 6:30 p.m. at the UAF Salisbury Theatre.
Anchorage
Four A’s World AIDS Day Vigil & “Rent” 12/1, 6 p.m. at the Alaska Wild Berry Theater.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008 – 11:34 PM
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Monday, December 1, marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, when individuals and organizations around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. While we have come a long ways since 1988, there is still much more to be done to fight the disease and its stigma.
AIDS organizations in Anchorage and Fairbanks are holding candlelight vigils on Dec 1, along with celebrations of life.
Anchorage Paints the Town Red
On World AIDS Day, the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) holds events and activities to create awareness and educational opportunities for the community. This year’s theme is Paint the Town Red: Wear the Original Ribbon. They’re distributing free red ribbons for everyone to wear on December 1.
Over 200 organizations and businesses will have cans full of free red ribbons beginning November 25. Check the list of Anchorage locations and pick up your ribbons today. To have a paint can of ribbons at your business or organization, contact Chrissy at Four A’s.
On Monday, Dec 1, join Four A’s at the Alaska Wild Berry Theater (5225 Juneau Street) for the Annual World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil at 6 p.m., and a free showing of Rent at 7 p.m., with live entertainment by TBA Theatre.
IAA Celebrates 20 Years in Fairbanks
On Dec 1, the Interior AIDS Association (IAA) is celebrating their 20th anniversary and World AIDS Day at the UAF Salisbury Theatre. The evening includes dance and theater performances and a speaker starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by a candlelight vigil at 8:30 p.m.
About 30 supporters of same-sex marriage demonstrated in front of Fairbanks City Hall and marched in the light snow on Saturday, probably the farthest north location to join the national protest against Prop 8. Irina Rivkin, a lesbian singer/songwriter from California, performed at the protest.
“[Irina] wrote a skit about ‘octogenarian marriage,’ equating it with the gay marriage debate (the joke being that eighty-somethings can’t have kids, and a lot of people are grossed out by eighty-something sex),” wrote ORBITALDIAMONDS. “Then she sang a song about bringing her girlfriend home to her conservative Russian mother, who eventually came to like the girlfriend, and it made me cry.”
“The Fairbanks protesters eventually marched down Cushman Street to Airport Way to wave signs, [Kristen] Magann said. A couple of protesters performed a skit and one sang a lesbian love song.
“We didn’t meet with any adverse attitudes except from a cabbie who asked if we were supporting ‘real marriage,'” Magann wrote in an e-mail later in the day.
“When the protesters told the cab driver that they were advocating for same-sex marriage, the driver sped away, Magann said.
“At its height, 32 people participated in the Fairbanks demonstration.”
After the protest, Kristen wrote this message on the Facebook page:
“Thank you thank you thank you for coming out and showing your support for equality today! We had such a good turnout and I hope you are all as inspired and pumped up about the movement as I am. Just because the protest is over, the struggle is not.”
Please share your story about the Fairbanks protest. (Post it in the comments.)
Thursday, 13 November 2008 – 3:05 PM
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of Anchorage and Fairbanks on Saturday Nov. 15, 2008 to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, and the lack of LGBT equal rights in Alaska.
Tens of thousands of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people and our allies have taken to the streets to show outrage with the outcome of California’s Proposition 8. Prop 8 is a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage, taking away a right that was granted before the vote. Same-sex marriage bans also passed in Arizona and Florida. The outcome of these propositions has angered the national gay community and our supporters. Many feel as if they are second-class citizens, but the fight is not over.
On Saturday, November 15, the LGBT community and their supporters will take to the streets in what could be the largest organized protest since the Civil Rights Movement. To date, more than 250,000 individuals have pledged to take part in the nationwide event and descend upon the City Halls, State Capitols and the Nation’s Capitol to make their voices heard. Signs, posters and numerous websites have already been created and the word is spreading quickly throughout the nation. JoinTheImpact.webpaint.com lists protest locations in all 50 States and the District of Columbia.
The message is simple, yet profound: Equal Rights for All.
The organizers of this nationwide event stress that these will be peaceful demonstrations. “Let’s move as one full unit, on the same day, at the same hour, and let’s show the United States of America that we too are United States citizens equal in mind, body and spirit and deserving of full equality under the law.”
The Protest / Movement is scheduled to take place across the nation at the same time: 1:30 PM Eastern, 12:30 PM Central, 11:30 AM Mountain and 10:30 AM Pacific on Saturday, November 15th, 2008. Those interested in attending this historic event may find their local protest location by visiting: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com
ANCHORAGE
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest – Equal Rights
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens who support Equal Rights
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008; at 12 Noon*
WHERE: 550 W 7th AVE, ATWOOD Building
*We are not the only city holding the protest at a different time. But if you feel that it is important to be there at 9:30, then go and make your voice be heard! (and stay for the noon rally if you can.) Thanks.
FAIRBANKS
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest – Equal Rights
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens who support Equal Rights
Wednesday, 12 November 2008 – 11:01 PM
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On Saturday November 15th, at *9:30 a.m. our time,* people in cities all around the U.S. are coming together to take a stand for equality. To date, more than 250,000 have made the pledge to take part in this national protest. Join the movement! For more information visit http://jointheimpact.com/
The Fairbanks Protest
We are protesting in front of City Hall, located at 800 Cushman Street, at 9:30 a.m on Saturday Nov. 15. Please bring a sign and a candle and DRESS WARM. Remember to tell your friends and families – Let’s get as many people out there as we can!
We are NOT trying to be anti-church or anti-religion, and this is a peaceful protest. We are protesting for EQUAL RIGHTS for ALL, no matter the sexual orientation. Please make signs in accordance with that. Sign ideas here: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Protest+Signs
Facebook group: Protest Prop 8 in Fairbanks.
I hope that the people whose hearts are invested in this will show up despite the early time. I think the fact that we will be protesting at the same time as everyone else in the country really makes an impact.
Thanks to everyone for the emails and offers to help out!
– Kristen, Fight the H8 protest coordinator for Fairbanks
The very real consequences of DADT repeal; seeking survivor benefits for same-sex partner of Alaska shooting victim; waiting on SCOTUS decision about whether it will hear Prop 8 case; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a question about the federal government’s longstanding ban against donations of blood from men who have sex with men (MSM).
Alaska Pride Conference 2012 kicks off on October 5 with a First Friday showing at Tref.Punkt Studio of Love is Love, a photographic exhibit of LGBT couples from across the state.
United for marriage: Light the way to justice. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26–27, in two cases about freedom to marry. Please join us on Tuesday, March 26, at the federal courthouse in Anchorage (7th & C) in a circle united for equality.
Pariah, a critically acclaimed film about a 17-year-old African-American woman embracing her lesbian identity, will screen at UAA on Friday, November 2, and will be followed by a discussion on acceptance in honor of Mya Dale. The event is free and open to the public.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of Anchorage and Fairbanks on Saturday Nov. 15, 2008 to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, and the lack of LGBT equal rights in Alaska.
