A long-overdue Bent Alaska update — October 2013

It’s not acceptable to call me a… [insert slur here]

Jane Lynch and Lauren Potter of Glee finish out this compelling PSA on the unacceptability of calling people by derogatory terms… including fag, including retard.

Lauren will be in Fairbanks and Anchorage in July to help Access Alaska celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Check Access Alaska’s Facebook wall for updates.

Watch. And then join the campaign to spread the word to end the word.

This weekend in LGBTQ Alaska (5/20/11), as we await the End Times

Another packed weekend in LGBTQ Alaska, as with bated breath we await the Rapture.

Back Rubber Ball III — Friday night in Fairbanks

The Third Annual Black Rubber Ball in Fairbanks Alaska is a DS/BDSM friendly event featuring the lovely lades of Cabaret Noir Burlesque Dance, the outrageous Grande Dame of Haus of Fusion, Beyonca, the enchanting seductive voice of Kelly “Spade” of the band “Some Kind Of Sorcerer”, and other featured performing artists, with industrialized remix beats from DJ Vlad.

There will be full menu food service upstairs before show & special appetizer plate available downstairs before show; wine bottle & full bar service to tables throughout show (to 21+ only tables), and bar service for those over 21, limited 18+ in restaurant section.

• Date/time: Friday, May 20, 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM the next morning. Doors open at 8:30 PM; show starts at 9:30 PM.
• Location: The Lower L.A. (the downstairs banquet room & lounge at Los Amigos), 636 28th Ave. in Fairbanks (see map)
• Cost of admission: VIP tables (by reservation): $15 in advance ($18 at door if available); general admission $13 advance, $15 at door.
• Further info: See the Facebook event page.

Alaska students awarded $2,500 in scholarships from Pride Foundation

Two Alaska students, Kara Carlson of Fairbanks and Colleen McNulty of Anchorage, have been awarded $2,500 in scholarships from Pride Foundation, according to a press release from Tiffany McLain, the foundation’s regional development organizer for Alaska.

“Inside and Out” and Creative Outreach at IAA

The Fairbanks public is invited to “Inside and Out” tonight, a First Art Friday exhibit at Interior AIDS Association and part of their Creative Outreach program.

This exhibition will include stories, posters, and artwork from agency consumers of the Interior AIDS Association. The presenters chose the title “Inside and Out” because some of them are telling stories or sharing concepts that have had to remain hidden for years, while others are sharing artwork that they have never shared outside of their immediate friends and families. There will likely be stories of recovery, struggles, prejudice, and unique original artwork.

Samuel Johnson has been working with people at IAA to put their stories together and consolidate artwork for the show.

“It won’t be artsy in the same way that other FF openings will be… it will have posters, written stories, pictures, and art that folks here have made. Some of it relates to the above themes, and some relates to the person’s own interest or efforts at drawing and art.”

The previous IAA story event on April Fools Friday showed digital stories related to HIV/STD Prevention. Check out Samuel’s cool digital story about finding IAA and joining the Creative Outreach project:

Interior AIDS Association Creative Outreach Digital Story from Samuel Johnson on Vimeo.

Inside and Out
Date/time: Friday, May 6, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Interior Aids Association, 709 W. 2nd, in downtown Fairbanks, across from Gambardella’s.
Cost of admission: Free
Further info: See the Facebook event page.

Keep track of this and other events in LGBTQ Alaska at Bent Alaska’s new & improved events calendar.

Fairbanks Rainbow Prom: Born This Way

The Imperial Court’s Grand Duke and Duchess of Fairbanks would like to invite you to the 2011 Rainbow Prom show and dance…We Were Born This Way!

Your Duke and Duchess, Lynnette and Kara, did a survey at the very first event. We asked everyone to comment in the theme section and an overwhelming request for a prom was given.

We hope you come out in one of the PRIDE colors, or all of them. Be creative, be fun, be daring like Lady GaGa! If wearing a Tux/Prom dress is not your thing, come dressed head to toe in PRIDE colors and we will give you a $5 discount. (Michael will be at the door and he will be expecting a bright Lady GaGa all-OUT type outfit.)

Our host is Empress Paige Pila Boho Langit!
DJ 50/50 is spinning the tunes.

When: Saturday, May 7, from 8pm to 2am. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts promptly at 8, with dancing afterwards.
Sponsored by: The Imperial Court of All Alaska
Where: The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Hwy Fairbanks, Alaska
How much: $15 cover; $10 if you come dressed for a prom (or in Pride colors!) 21+ only.
Further info: See the Facebook event page.

Note: This is not a youth prom, it’s a prom-themed drag show and dance for 21+ only. However, the Duke and Duchess are planning an all-ages step down show on July 30. Put it on your calendar.

Keep track of this and other events in LGBTQ Alaska at Bent Alaska’s new & improved events calendar.

Brandi Carlile returns to Alaska

Both Anchorage and Fairbanks are on Brandi Carlile’s summer 2011 tour!

The new & improved Bent Alaska events calendar

Bent Alaska has a really good events calendar now! Check it out.

Growing Alaska’s LGBTQ non-profits and students

Tiffany McClain is coming to events in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau this month to talk about Pride Foundation and the good work they’re doing to fund LGBTQ non-profits and students in Alaska.

Dining Out For Life – Fairbanks

Join Interior AIDS Association (IAA) on April 28, 2011 for Dining Out for Life. A portion of your check goes to IAA when you dine at a participating restaurant on this day.

Restaurants
Ivory Jack’s (11am to 5pm)
Bobby’s Downtown (Dinner)
Lavelle’s (Dinner)

We would also like to thank our sponsors for this event, Interior Graphics & Printing. Please let the restaurants and sponsor know that you appreciate their generosity.

Dine Out, Fight AIDS