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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.
AMP asks: How do couples keep their relationships strong?
How do gay and lesbian couples keep their relationships strong? Anchorage MPowerment Project (AMP) would like to invite you to be a part of an evening discussion on Thursday, March 19, to find out.
This weekend in LGBT Alaska (5/13/11): Tommy, The Glass Menagerie, & roller derby
Events this weekend in LGBT Alaska include Mad Myrna’s production of “Tommy,” Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” and two films at Out North, three regular Anchorage drag shows, a dehibernation “bear bust” & BBQ, and roller derby. And don’t miss the submission deadline for the summer issue of Alaska Women Speak!
3 LGBT movies at Out North
In addition to the lesbian-themed film Three Veils (posted here), Out North is also screening two gay-themed films in the next few weeks, both starring Steve Callahan: Abrupt Decision is playing this Saturday, May 14, and Role/Play is showing on June 18, the first night of Alaska Pride Week.
1. Three Veils
You know about Three Veils, showing on June 11 at 7pm. Director Rolla Selbak will be in attendance. Just confirmed: Sheetal Sheth is returning to Alaska for the show! There will be more events connected with this screening, so stay tuned to Out North and to Three Veils movie websites, facebooks and twitters. And if you haven’t already, friend Sheetal and welcome her back on her wall.
2. Abrupt Decision
This Saturday, May 14 at 7pm, will be a fundraiser showing of Abrupt Decision. This is a gift to Out North for the work they do, and all box office proceeds go directly to Out North, allowing the theater to bring more films of interest to us.
Denis’ world is falling apart and his marriage is shattered. He went into the office Friday morning. Ten minutes later he was fired and his entire world changed. As a man in mid-life crisis, he believed there has to be more to life than this. A stray dog in the park opens his eyes. It takes an angelic vision to see the light in this dramatic romance about passionate true love.
Abrupt Decision stars Steve Callahan and David LaDuca, and is a new film from Silly Bunny Pictures, a production company that creates ‘Movies about men in the heartland.’
3. Role/Play
Role/Play is showing on Saturday, June 18 at 7pm. It stars Steve Callahan and Matthew Montgomery.
When hunky soap opera star Graham Windsor (Steve Callahan; East Side Story, Make the Yuletide Gay, Nine Lives) is outed as the result of a gay sex tape scandal, he seeks refuge at an exclusive Palm Springs resort. But quiet anonymity eludes him when handsome marriage-equality activist Trey Reed (Matthew Montgomery; Redwoods, Back Soon, Pornography: A Thriller) checks in to escape the fallout from his own bitter divorce. As an undeniable passion begins to sizzle between Graham and Trey, they force each other to confront their professional downfalls — and the firestorm each has created in the gay press.
The trailer looks good. Watch:
Out North is delighted to show these films and invites you to come down and support the theater, LGBT film makers and their allies by seeing these up and coming films.
Abrupt Decision on May 14. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Three Veils on June 11. Tickets are $10 general admission, $7.50 students/60+/military, and available at the door only.
Role/Play on June 18. Tickets TBA.
All three movies are showing at 7 pm. Check for updates at Out North.
– Thanks to Maureen Suttman for providing this information.
Community Bake Sale to benefit the Four A’s
It’s time for Scott’s annual Bake Sale for the Four A’s, and it’s happening on Mother’s Day. So stop in and buy your mother a delicious treat, or bake your mother’s favorite dessert for the auction and raise money for AIDS services in Alaska.
“Please bring some yummy baked goods to auction/sell, or yourself to bid on sweet treats, or both! Check out the Live and Silent auction items, our special guest bakers, or just buy something yummy to take home from our buy-and-go table! This event benefits the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s.)”
The annual bake sale brings out some of the best bakers in the community. If you like sweets, don’t miss it.
Date/time: Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 4pm – 7pm.
Location: Mad Myrna’s, 530 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Further info: See the Facebook event page.
Keep track of this and other events in LGBTQ Alaska with Bent Alaska’s new & improved events calendar.
“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!
ICP Ball 2011: Happily Ever After…A Storybook Masquerade
Hansel and Gretel, The Gingerbread Man, Red Riding Hood, or the Big Bad Wolf? Who was your favorite? Come to the ICOAA Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball XIX dressed as your favorite storybook character!… and don’t forget, it’s also a Masque!
Celebrate with Imperial Crown Prince XVIII R.J. and Princess XVIII Ashley, as they take you through a fairy tale night marking the end of their year as ICP, and the beginning of a new year, for three hopeful candidates — Imperial Crown Prince Candidate Steve Smith and Imperial Crown Princess Candidates Alexis Kellie and Colleen Crinklaw. Voting will take place at the Ball!
Date/time: Sunday, May 1, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Mad Myrna’s, 530 E. 5th Ave, Anchorage
Cost of admission: $15.00. Tickets available at the door, or you can purchase your ticket in advance (check with R.J., Ashley, Empress 38 Paige, or Emperor 38 Cory) All proceeds to benefit the Imperial Court of All Alaska
Further info: See the Facebook event page
