“We are very pleased to be able to offer this service to our community,” said Rev. Norman Van Manen. “Our congregation and church leadership are thrilled to be able to serve God this way.”
Those who are deaf or hard of hearing and know sign language, and their friends, are welcome to be part of the worship at MCC Anchorage. Services begin at 2 p.m. in the A-Frame Chapel at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 2222 East Tudor Road.
On Sunday, MCC Anchorage is hosting a special Easter Worship Service, a time of rejoicing, celebration and worship, followed by a potluck.
“Our new place of worship is proving to be very exciting,” said Rev. Norman Van Manen. “The colorful glass windows allow light to enter. The seating causes us to sit a little closer together making the music swell. The warm welcome of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is greatly appreciated. There are exciting things happening at MCC Anchorage.”
– by Matthew Moak, MCC Anchorage vice-moderator
Tuesday, 7 April 2009 – 11:29 AM
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Alaska’s LGBT communities are holding events all over the state this week: Cosmic Bowling in Juneau, Gay Ballroom Dance classes in Fairbanks, a choir forming at the Mat-Su Center, and two Easter events in Anchorage – “Millinery Madness” at Myrna’s, and Easter Sunday at MCC.
SEAGLA Cosmic Bowling Night at the Juneau Bowling Center, April 11, 8-10 p.m.
Cosmic Bowling for community members and their friends. Both men and women are invited to join us at the Juneau Bowling Center, 608 W. Willoughby Ave. Come early for a meet-n-greet in the bar area. Bowling starts at 8 pm and is timed for two hours, so don’t be late. Four lanes have been reserved.
SEAGLAGay Ballroom Dance Classes in Fairbanks, Tuesdays April 14-May 5, 7:15-9 p.m
Ballroom dance classes for lesbians and gays. The Fox Trot, Swing and Waltz classes will be taught by Kurt Byers and Terri Babers. Each class is two 45 minute sessions of instruction. The cost is $60 per person for the set, or $50 for UAF students, paid at the first session.
“We suspect there is a big unmet desire among the Fairbanks gay community for solid training in ballroom and swing dancing,” wrote Kurt. “That’s a desire we intend to fulfill in a fun and congenial atmosphere.”
The dance classes will be held April 14, 21, 28 and May 5 from 7:15-9 p.m. at the Artisan’s Courtyard, 1755 Westwood Way, off College Road next to Toy Quest.
RSVP to KurtHarmony Choir at the Mat-Su LGBT Community Center, Mondays 6 – 7 p.m.
Harmony Community Choir is a new a capella group rehearsing at the Center on Monday evenings. “We need singers,” said Talyne. “Must be able to take direction and at least be able to carry a tune.”
The Center is open M-F 5-8 p.m., except Wed. 6-8, at 415 South Bailey, in the Church of the Covenant, in Palmer. The Wednesday social meets at 5 p.m. in the Vagabond Blues coffee shop.
Mat-Su CenterMillinery Madness in Anchorage, April 11, dinner at 6 p.m, show at 8 p.m.
Emperor 36 Michael and Empress 36 Paula extend a warm invitation to The Imperial Court’s Easter show “Millinery Madness.” Join us for dinner, a 50/50 raffle, an egg hunt, an Easter bonnet contest and a wonderful drag show. Come out and help raise money for charity.
Mad Myrna’s and
ICOAA Easter Sunday with MCC Anchorage, April 12, 2 p.m.
Metropolitan Community Church of Anchorage is hosting a special Easter Worship Service, a time of rejoicing, celebration and worship, followed by a potluck. The service will be interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing.
“Our new place of worship is proving to be very exciting,” said Rev. Norman Van Manen. “The colorful glass windows allow light to enter. The seating causes us to sit a little closer together making the music swell. The warm welcome of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is greatly appreciated. There are exciting things happening at MCC Anchorage.”
Sunday services begin at 2 p.m. and are held in the A-Frame Chapel located at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 2222 East Tudor Road.
MCC Anchorage
Friday, 3 April 2009 – 7:44 PM
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Juneau
SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.
Mat-Su Valley
April’s Follies 4/4, 8-10:30 p.m. Wasilla’s first drag show! At the Best Western on Lake Lucille. $15 person/$25 couple, must be 19 to attend. ICOAA
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.
The Harmony Community Choir is forming at the Center, rehearsals on Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
Anchorage
Celebrate Doug and Calvin’ 25th anniversary at Kodiak Bar 4/3, 9 p.m. until closing.
Alaska Rainbows Dinner 4/4, 5 p.m.
Sixth Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage in their new location. 4/5, 2 p.m.
The Men’s Club Pool Party 4/5
It’s Drag Weekend in Wasilla with “April’s Follies,” the first Imperial Court show in the Valley, on Saturday April 4 at the Best Western on Lake Lucille. “April’s Follies” is an adults-only theme night with singers, dancers, and of course lots of drag queens.
“Within 5 minutes of picking up the tickets and flyers from the printer, the tickets were selling,” wrote Imperial Crown Princess
April Rains, hostess of the Follies. “Several business hopped on board as sponsors, contributting certificates and clothing. Performers lined up and word got out. It’s going to be an awesome show!”
The Mat-Su Valley is home to a growing gay community, and an
LGBT Community Center recently opened in Palmer.
April’s Follies:
Tickets available online from ICOAA, or at Mad Myrna’s in Anchorage, Dangerous Curves and Mila’s Botique in Wasilla, and College Floral in Fairbanks. $15 person/$25 couple, must be 19 to attend. Ask about discounted hotel rates and group rates for 10 or more.
A panel of lesbian, transgendered and Samoan “fa’afafine” students and community members will discuss LGBTQ personal experiences and issues on campus and in the community, on March 31, 7 p.m. in the UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307.
“Ultimately the goal is to get people talking,” writes Kimberly Pace, Director of Women’s Studies at UAA. “We don’t necessarily have to agree, but let’s keep the conversation alive.”
The LGBTQ discussion is presented by the University of Alaska, Anchorage (UAA) Women’s Studies Program as part of Women’s History Month.
The event is open to all members of the UAA community – students, faculty & staff – as well as to community members from Anchorage and surrounding areas, whether LGBTQ or straight. It is free of charge and refreshments will be served.
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LGBTQ Personal Experiences at UAA, in Anchorage & Beyond: a panel discussion
Tuesday, March 31, 7-9 p.m.
UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307.
Sponsored by the UAA Women’s Studies Program
Friday, 27 March 2009 – 3:54 PM
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Early voting has begun for the Anchorage municipal election.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory has updates on Mt. Redoubt’s activity, currently at Red Alert.
Juneau
SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.
Mat-Su Valley
Mat-Su LGBT Community Center is open M-F 5-8 p.m. The social group meets Wednesdays, 5 p.m. at Vagabond Blues in Palmer. Election of the Board of Directors 4/1, 5 p.m. at the Center.
Anchorage
“Sordid Lives” 3/27-3/28 at 7 p.m., 3/29 dinner at 5 p.m. & show at 8. Mad Myrna’s.
Boot Camp: Fetish Ball, 3/28, 9:30 p.m. Fashion show by The Look, piercing demo by The Hole Look. $15, proceeds to benefit the Four A’s food bank. Mad Myrna’s.
Fifth Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage in their new location. 3/29, 2 p.m.
Sheila Selkregg house party 3/29, 4:30 p.m.
LGBTQ Personal Experiences at UAA, in Anchorage & Beyond, a panel discussion for Women’s History Month, 3/31, 7 p.m.
Saturday, 21 March 2009 – 1:31 PM
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The Fetish Ball, where the people are the show!
“Please help me and The Alaskan Kinksters raise money for the Four A’s, and have one hell of a party,” wrote Scott, organizer of the Ball.
The Fetish Ball will be held at
Mad Myrna’s on March 28 at 2130 hours (9:30 p.m. civilian time.) There is a $15 “enlistment fee” (cover charge) and all proceeds benefit the Four A’s food bank. Events include a fashion show by The Look and a piercing demo by The Hole Look. Come on down and check it out!
Friday, 20 March 2009 – 12:58 PM
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Juneau
SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.
Fairbanks
Gender Bender Party, a fundraiser for Fairbanks PFLAG and Interior AIDS Association. 3/21, 8 p.m. 21-and-over.
Mat-Su Valley
Mat-Su LGBT Community Center social support group meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Vagabond Blues in Palmer.
Anchorage
LunaFest women’s film festival at Out North 3/20-3/21, 7 p.m.
Electronox 3/21, 9 p.m at Mad Myrna’s.
“Sordid Lives” performed live at Mad Myrna’s. Sunday Dinner Matinee on 3/22, 5 p.m.
Fourth Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage at their new location. 3/22, 2 p.m.
Transgendered Alaskans’ Social Group (TASG) meets Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.
Tuesday, 17 March 2009 – 8:55 PM
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MCC Anchorage will hold the March 22 Sunday service in their new location at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, on the corner of Lake Otis and Tudor Road. The service marks the fourth Sunday of Lent, and Pastor Van Manen’s sermon is titled “Day of Action.” The worship will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the A-frame chapel.
“Come and enjoy an action packed day of celebration and worship,” wrote Pastor Van Manen in his
Pastor’s Ponderings. “Come and worship with us as we move through this Lenten season.”
The MCC newsletter includes this message of appreciation: “Thanks to our Board of Directors for all of their hard work in making this move a reality, and thank you to the good people at St. Mary’s who saw fit in welcoming us into their home. This move, which has been three months in the making, affords the congregants of MCC Anchorage the opportunity to worship God in a welcoming, accepting & collaborative environment.”
“We are excited to say the least,” wrote Vice Moderator Matthew Moak about the move. “It is the second step in rebirthing MCC in the community [and] our attendance has grown dramatically over the months.”
MCC Sunday worship: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Beginning on March 25, MCC’s mid-week program Step by Step will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 13 March 2009 – 1:07 PM
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Juneau
SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.
Fairbanks
MILK at the Blue Loon, the last showing is 3/14, 8 p.m.
Mat-Su Valley
Mat-Su LGBT Community Center social support group meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Vagabond Blues in Palmer.
Anchorage
“Sordid Lives: A Black Comedy About White Trash” opens tonight! Performed live at Mad Myrna’s, Fridays & Saturdays 3/13-3/28, 7 p.m. (the date on the poster is incorrect.)
Third Sunday of Lent with Rev. Norman Van Manen and MCC Anchorage 3/15, 2 p.m.
Transgendered Alaskans’ Social Group (TASG) meets Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.
PFLAG meeting 3/17, 7 p.m. at the GLCCA.
