Articles in Palmer
In aftermath of April 3 election, Anchorage LGBTQA community remains strong
Shannon Sanderson reports on how the LGBTQA community is responding to the apparent failure of Proposition 5: “We’ve built a stronger and more tolerant Anchorage, and we know we have farther to go.”
Spring Gay-la at Mat-Su College in Palmer
* * * Update: Event postponed. * * * Join Mat-Su College Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) for their Spring Gay-la on Thursday, March 29 at the Atrium at Mat-Su College in Palmer.
Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White play Palmer, Anchorage, & Talkeetna
Whistling Swan Productions presents Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White in two shows: at Vagabond Blues in Palmer on Saturday, March 3, and at the Sydney Laurence Theatre at the PAC in Anchorage on Sunday, March 4. They’ll perform a third show at Latitude 62 in Talkeetna on Wednesday, March 7.
Erin McKeown & Natalia Zukerman play Anchorage & Palmer
Whistling Swan Productions presents Erin McKeown and Natalia Zukerman in two shows: in Anchorage at the Taproot on Saturday, February 25, and in Palmer on Sunday, February 26 at Vagabond Blues. This twin bill pairs two women who are friends and fans of each other’s work. Expect solo sets as well as a significant amount of stage sharing at these shows.
Bohemian Rhapsody “too gay” for Wasilla? — Beyond the snark, bad situation for gay kids in Mat-Su schools
Beyond the headline-catching absurdity of the short-lived Wasilla High School ban on “Bohemian Rhapsody,” there’s a more serious reality for LGBT students in the Mat-Su — one which hasn’t gained so much media attention.
Carrie Newcomer: An ally Before and After
Folksinger and straight ally Carrie Newcomer performs three concerts in Alaska this week, March 24–27, 2011, for her Before and After tour: Seldovia on Thursday, Anchorage on Saturday, and Palmer on Sunday. She was in Sitka last week.
Cheryl Wheeler performs in Alaska this week
Alaskans have two chances to see singer/songwriter Cheryl Wheeler: a solo show in Palmer on Wednesday, and a combined show with Dan Tyminski in Anchorage on Saturday.
Cheryl Wheeler writes folk music and love songs that have been performed by many other singers, for example Dan Seals and Chris LeDoux. But she’s also known for her comedy songs, including humorous ditties about potatoes, politics and religion. From “Dubya, Dubya” to “Lady Gaga’s Singing Program” and “Your God”, she entertains audiences with funny stories and songs in between the love and folk songs.
Cheryl and her wife Cathleen were married in 2004:
Since Cheryl lives in Massachusetts, she and Cathleen were able to get married. Cheryl’s sister flew up for the ceremony. When talking about the experience during her shows, Cheryl has mentioned that they are both surprised how different they feel now that they are married. They had assumed it wouldn’t make that much difference (other than legal issues), but have come to find out that being married really does make a difference.
Watch a music video of Aces, a classic Cheryl Wheeler song:
Memorial Day Picnic, Homer GSA, Juneau benefit, Palmer gallery, Marcia’s Lodge
Community Memorial Day Picnic
This Week in LGBT Alaska 1/8/10
Juneau
SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar.
Juneau Pride Chorus rehearses every Friday, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church. Marsha
Fairbanks
Greek Gods and Goddess: Toga Party 1/9, 7 p.m. An Imperial Court all-ages event with food, fun, fashion show, dancing and live entertainment. $12 in costume, $15 in street clothes, at the Carlson Center.
LGBT Call for Action with guest speaker Harriet Drummond on 1/10, service at 10:30 a.m., conversation at 12:30 p.m. at the UUFF.
PFLAG Meeting 1/10, 4 p.m.
Wednesday LGBTA Social at 9:30 p.m. Email Joshua for the current location.
Mat-Su Valley
Mat-Su LGBT Community Center in Palmer is open M-F 5-8 p.m. (except 6-8 on Wed.) The social group meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Vagabond Blues.
Anchorage
Friday Divas Variety Show, 9 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s.
Sunday worship with MCC Anchorage, 2 p.m.
Gay, Joyous and Free AA Meeting on Mondays, 6 p.m. at the GLCCA.
Pride Festival 2010 Planning Meeting 1/13, 5:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.
Scott T. Schofield’s “Debutante Balls” 1/14-1/16 at 7:30 p.m. and 1/17 at 4 p.m. at Out North.
This Week in LGBT Alaska 10/16/09
Juneau
SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.
Men’s Movie Night 10/17, 7 p.m. Email SEAGLA for details.
Fairbanks
Wednesday LGBTA Social at 9 p.m. Email Joshua for the current location.
UAF Gay-Straight Alliance, Mondays at 5 p.m. Jessi.
Mat-Su Valley
LGBTA Potluck 10/17, 3 p.m. at the Community Center.
Mat-Su LGBT Community Center in Palmer is open M-F 5-8 p.m. (except 6-8 on Wed.) The social group meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Vagabond Blues.
Anchorage
Bryan Emler at MCC: “How To Be A Superhero” 10/16, 7-8 p.m.
Ever Ready in Eagle River at the VFW 10/16, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Mad Myrna’s Diva Variety Show, with MCs Daphne DoAll & Duchess Paige, 9 p.m
LipGLoss Review Drag Divas and Kings 10/16, 10:30 p.m. at Kodiak Bar.
Bryan Emler at MCC: “Dream Big” 10/17, 7-8 p.m.
Side Street Saturdays, an informal meetup for LGBT writers, at noon in Side Street Cafe.
Jay Her’s PINK Comedy Hypnosis Show 10/17, 9 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s.
Salon DaVinci’s 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Fundraiser for Four A’s 10/18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday worship, 2 p.m. at MCC Anchorage.
Gay, Joyous and Free AA Meeting, Mondays 6 p.m. at the GLCCA.
“Taking Woodstock” at Beartooth Theater 10/20-10/22, 5:30 p.m.
Step by Step Bible study group, Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. at MCC Anchorage.
Capt Kaos Fundraiser 10/22, 8 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s.
