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This Week in LGBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe):
Fairbanks
Homer
- Bac’untry Bruthers at the Saltry in Halibut Cove on Friday 7/18 at 6 p.m. and at the Down East Saloon next Thursday 7/24 at 10 p.m.
Anchorage
- “Spank Your Bottom” 7/19, 9 p.m. Mr. Alaska Leather Fundraiser for The Last Frontier Men’s Club. Held at Mad Myrna’s. $5
- Transgender Support Group 7/20, 4 – 6p.m. at the GLCCA.
- Emperor and Empress Interview Meeting 7/21, 6:30 p.m. in Mad Myrna’s Ballroom.
See also the list of GLBT Recurring Events.
Valerie Miner and Judith Barrington Read at UAA
Two lesbian authors, Judith Barrington and Valerie Miner, are among the sixteen distinguished writers of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry who will be in Anchorage this month giving free public readings and talks.
On Tuesday, July 15, Judith Barrington reads with Anne Caston. Barrington is a memoirist, poet and teacher who was born in the U.K. and lives in Portland, OR. Her memoir, Lifesaving, won the Lambda Book Award, and her writing guide, Writing the Memoir: From Truth to Art, is a bestseller. Her most recent poetry book is Horses and the Human Soul. Her work has been published in many literary journals, and she gives memoir workshops in Europe and America.
On Wednesday, July 16, Valerie Miner reads with Zack Rogow. Miner is the author of 13 novels, collections of short fiction and nonfiction. Her new novel, After Eden, presents urban planner Emily, whose annual return to a Northern California women’s land collective for rest and relaxation in her cabin turns to tragedy when her life partner’s flight goes down in flames. Miner’s work has appeared in many literary journals, and her stories have been dramatized on BBC Radio 4. She is a professor and artist in residence at Stanford University.
The UAA Campus News lists the full schedule of authors and readings.
UAA’s first Northern Renaissance Arts and Science Series is part of a new graduate writing program of the UAA Department of Creative Writing and Literary Arts (CWLA).
The Low-Residency MFA program focuses on writing with a sense of place and exploring the landscape of memory, family, and culture.
The public readings run July 13 through July 22. Readings are scheduled for 7:45 to 9:15 each evening in Room 150 of the Fine Arts Building, on the east side of the UAA campus. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
This Week in GLBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe):
Fairbanks
Golden Days Parade Sign-Making Party for the PFLAG contingent. 7/12, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Shayle.
Homer
Bac’untry Bruthers playing Americana / Roots Music at the Down East Saloon 7/17, 10 p.m., and at the Saltry in Halibut Cove 7/18, 6 p.m.
Palmer
Ever Ready plays rock, country and blues at a Garden Party Benefit for Betty Pierce at the Palmer Train Depot. 7/13, 2-6 p.m.
Anchorage
Laugh Over Matter, The Comedy Hypnosis Show by Jay Her. 7/12, 9 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s. $10
Identity & PFLAG annual Picnic & BBQ 7/17, 5:30-8 p.m. Goose Lake Pavilion.
See also the list of GLBT Recurring Events.
This Week in GLBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe):
Anchorage
First Friday in Anchorage will be on the first SUNDAY this month because of the July 4th Parade and festivities.
- Ride the ICOAA Float in the July 4th Parade. Come to the staging area at 8th Avenue and H Street by 10:30 a.m.
- MCC July 4th Cook Out 7/4, 2-6 p.m. RSVP to Edie.
- MCC Sunday worship speaker this week is Ron Swartz 7/6, 2 p.m.
- The Bac’untry Bruthers All Night Dragtime Revue is playing at the Taproot Cafe on 7/8, 7 p.m.
- ICOAA General Meeting, Wed 7/9, 6 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s.
This Week in GLBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe)
Fairbanks
- IAA Raffle Drawing 6/27, 7 p.m. At the International “Big I” Bar.
- GLBT Bowling, Wednesdays 9 p.m. at the Arctic Bowl, all ages.
Juneau
- SEAGLA Social Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Imperial Bar and Billiards, 241 Front Street in Downtown Juneau.
- Extended hours for Free HIV Testing at various locations, for National HIV Testing Week, thru 6/28. Contact Lee Wagner, Southeast Outreach Specialist for Four A’s. lwagner@alaskanaids.org
Homer
- Bac’untry Bruthers at Duggan’s Pub 6/28 at 10 p.m.
Anchorage
- Pride Week! 6/21-6/29
- Pride Fest Film Festival at Out North, thru 6/28. 5, 7 & 9 p.m. $6.50 online, $7 at the door. Films and showtimes at www.outnorth.org.
- Mr/Ms/Miss Gay 2008-2009 Anchorage Pageant 6/27, 9 p.m. Mad Myrna’s. $10.
- Lipstick la’Femme Review featuring Silva Stone 6/27-6/28, 10 p.m. at the Kodiak Bar & Grill. $5 cover
PrideFest, Saturday 6/28, Parade 11 a.m., Festival 12-6 p.m.
PrideFest 2008: OUT is IN – Alaska. Celebrating Diversity Parade WEST ALONG 9TH from E to L followed by the Festival on the Delaney Park Strip between K & L Streets.
- Pride Dance Party with Ever Ready at The Raven 6/28, 6-10 p.m. 708 E. 4th Avenue. No cover, 21 & over.
- Allie’s 9th Annual Slave for a Date Auction 6/28, 9 p.m. Proceeds go to ACLU of Alaska Foundation. Mad Myrna’s. $4 cover, 21 & over.
- Naughty Nurses-Dirty Doctors Party, 6/28 at 9 p.m. Out@Night (4600 Old Seward) no cover.
- AUUF Gay Pride Sunday 6/29, 10:45 a.m. Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. 3201 Turnagain St.
- MCC Pride Service 6/29, 2 p.m. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (corner of Duben Ave. & Oklahoma St. in NE Anchorage)
- The Last Frontier Men’s Club presents End of Pride BBQ 6/29, 4-6 p.m. Alaska Bear Co. behind Mad Myrna’s (530 E 5th Ave) $5, all ages.
This Week in GLBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe):
Fairbanks
- Irina Rivkin with Inna 6/12, 8 p.m. at College Coffeehouse, $5-10 sliding scale donation suggested.
- PFLAG Meeting 6/16, 6 p.m. at Bobby’s.
Homer
- Bac’untry Bruthers at Down East Saloon 6/12, 10 p.m.
Anchorage
- Juneteenth Festival (6/13- 6/15 from 1 p.m.-10 p.m.) with Irina Rivkin 6/14 at 7 p.m.
- Alaska Run For Women, 6/14. Online registration: http://www.akrfw.org/
- Ol’ Wild West Dinner and Show, 6/14, 7 p.m. $15.00 Mad Myrna’s.
The Pride Month Exhibit at the U. S. Courthouse and Federal Building at 8th Avenue and A Street in Anchorage is on display for the month of June.
This Week in GLBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe)
Events
- QueerSpace: Celebrating Thousands of Years of Gay & Lesbian Literature, 6/6-6/7, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Out North
- Pedazos, for Out North’s First Friday art opening 6/6 Out North
- KYNT & VYXSIN in Anchorage 6/5 at Club Alano (9 p.m.) and 6/6 at Chilkoot Charlies (10 p.m.) and in Fairbanks 6/7 at the Bat Cave (9 p.m.)
Anchorage PrideFest Wants You!
Get the wheels you love to ride and join Dykes on Bikes & Friends in this year’s Pride Parade. We’re looking for all riders who wish to share the fun of riding together on this most special day. Bring your own style and let’s roar. Deb
If your group or organization wants to host a GLBT-themed EVENT during Pride week, June 20-29, contact info@anchoragepride.com. We’ll list your event on the official Anchorage PrideFest web site and in our printed schedule of events for distribution at venues across Anchorage. New events are always welcome and add variety to this annual celebration of Big Wild Gay Life in Alaska. We’re also seeking PARADE ENTRIES for the Celebrating Diversity Parade on June 28 and VENDORS for the Festival on the Park Strip that afternoon. Download parade & vendor apps at www.anchoragepride.com. Deadline: JUNE 21st.
This Week in GLBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe):
- 5/30 Meet ACLU of Alaska Director Jeffrey Mittman at the Breakwater in Juneau, Friday morning, 7 a.m. RSVP
- 5/30-5/31 Bac’untry Bruthers play in Homer, 5/31 at Duggan’s Pub (9 p.m.), 5/31 at Kharakters Bar (10 p.m.)
- 5/31 TLFMC Last Saturday Brunch, at BirchTree Dining in Anchorage, 10:30 a.m. Road Captain
- 5/31 “Songs for the Soul” 10th annual Juneau Pride Chorus spring concert, Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets
- 5/31 The Court of Fairbanks presents the Mardi Gras Show, Carlson Center, 8:30 p.m. $15
- 6/1 More Light Sunday, a June Pride service at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Anchorage, 9:30 a.m. continental breakfast, 10 a.m. service.
- 6/4 Irina Rivkin with Inna, at Tap Root Café in Anchorage, 8 p.m. $5-10 sliding scale donation suggested, no one turned away for lack of funds.
- Anchorage PrideFest 2008 seeks high energy entertainers for the all-ages, family-friendly Pride on the Parkstrip Festival. Applications online.
- ACLU of Alaska is looking for Volunteers. Contact Matt Serres, Volunteer Coordinator mserres@akclu.org
This Week in GLBT Alaska
From Alaska GLBT News (subscribe):
5/23 Bac’untry Bruthers play the Trapper Creek Bluegrass Festival, 8 p.m.
5/25 Rev. Johnathan’s last Sunday at MCC Anchorage, 2 p.m. service, 3 p.m. potluck
5/26 Memorial Day Picnic, noon-5 p.m. Kincaid Park, Anchorage
5/28 Four A’s Million Mile Raffle Drawing
Elton John, Wed. 5/28 & Friday 5/30 in Anchorage, Thurs. 5/29 in Fairbanks
Out in Alaska‘s ANWR Backpacking Adventure 6/14-6/20 has openings
Anchorage PrideFest Needs Volunteers for the Parade and Festival on 6/28
