Articles in Alaska communities
GLBT Speed Dating at Lower LA in Fairbanks — Friday, June 29
Lonnie Production is putting on a Fairbanks first GLBT speed dating event, by DJ Theme, at Lower LA on Friday, June 29.
Mary Kristene Chapa & Mollie Judith Olgin shot in Texas — Vigil in Anchorage on Sunday, July 1
Please join us for a brief vigil in Anchorage this Sunday, July 1 at the new Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial on the Park Strip at 5:00 PM for Mary Kristene Chapa (18) and Mollie Judith Olgin (19), who were shot and left for dead last Friday in Portland, Texas. Olgin died; Chapa underwent surgery and is in the hospital. The two women had been in a relationship for five months.
Cory’s Amateur Strip Show, Birthday Edition — Saturday, June 30
Help celebrate Emperor 38 Cory’s birthday by watching hot men and women take their clothes off for your entertainment…and for charity!!! — on Saturday, June 20 at Mad Myrna’s.
Arctic Foxes Summer BBQ Social at Carpentiers Lounge — Thursday, June 28
Join Arctic Foxes Womens’ Rugby Club for an all-you-can eat BBQ on Thursday, June 28 at Carpentier’s Lounge.
Dignity Bennett: I’m better then all this pain and so are you — Thursday, June 28 in Wasilla
Dignity Bennett of Big Lake has been making videos about self-acceptance, bullying, and other topics to help LGBTQI youth. Now she’s taking it to the public square, with a talk Thursday, June 28 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM at Wasilla’s Wonderland Park.
Remembering Mya Dale, 1990–2012: Putting suicide in its place
The meaning of Mya Dale’s death is one thing, the meaning of her life is another. Let’s put suicide in its place, but let’s also honor and celebrate the life of a beautiful and remarkable person. A memorial service will take place this Friday, June 29: wear orange.
The Hot Mess, a burlesque Fairbanks fundraiser for Angry, Young & Poor — Saturday, June 23
The Hot MessThe Hot Mess: a burlesque open mic on Saturday, June 23 at the Marlin to raise money for the Angry, Young & Poor music festival. Bring any sort of performance art: dance, comedy, non-nude strip, song, anything! Featuring the David Leslie Dancers and hosted by the infamous Fleurs du Mal Burlesque.
Mya Dale, 1990–2012
We lost one of our beautiful young ones two days ago. Mya Dale died Wednesday morning, June 20. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, classmates, and all she touched in our community.
Juneau’s first annual Fille Fatale Drag Show — Saturday, June 23
Juneau continues its celebration of a weekend of Pride with the Fille Fatale Drag Show at the Rendezvous on Saturday, June 23.
Juneau celebrates Pride 2012 with annual PFLAG/SEAGLA picnic — Saturday, June 23
You and your supportive family and family of friends are invited to Juneau’s annual PFLAG and SEAGLA Gay Pride Picnic at Sandy Beach Shelter # 2 on Saturday, June 23.
