xt78w950k298 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt78w950k298/data/mets.xml Lexington, KY Pride Community Services Organization 200612 This collection contains newsletters produced by the Lexington, Kentucky based Pride Community Services Organization. Included are publications from the organization through multiple name changes, such as LinQ magazine (July 2013-2016); the GLSO (Gay and Lesbian Services Organization) News (August 1986-June 2013); the GSO (Gay Services Organization) newsletter (1979-July 1986). Accession number 2016ms055. newsletters  English Pride Community Services Organization Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Pride Community Services Organization publications LGBTQ community--Kentucky LGBTQ culture LGBTQ newspapers Gay men Lesbians Bisexual people Transgender people Sexual minorities Gender identity Drag culture GLSO News, December 2006 text GLSO News, December 2006 2006 2019 true xt78w950k298 section xt78w950k298 “.1.
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Volume 21 Number 12
RObble Bartlett AIDS Volunteers of Lexington
New Year's Eve Party World Aids Day

Give Youfse” .3 treat and atter‘ld Friday, December1 is WorIdAids Day.
RObb'e Bartlett S Th'rd Annual New Ye?” AVOLwiIl hold a reception at the Limestone
Eve Party. Th's_ year the theme '3 Hawaiian Club starting at 8 pm. There will be a buffet
Luau and we Will be partying from 8 pm until provided by Bluegrass Caterers and Turf
1 am. It will be held at the Picadome Club Catering Company. Senator Ernesto
House, 469 Parkway Dr., offS. Broadway, Scorsone, Dr. Seth Noar, Annette Brooks,
in LeXIngton.The club house Is rightnext to and Beverly Owens will be the speakers.
The Plaza (was the Campbell House). There is no admission charge.

There WI” be a buffet dinner, a cash Tom Comns With the HIV/AIDS
bar, W9nderfu' music, and dancing on. the Branch of the KY. Department of Public
newly installed floor. Prizes Will be given Health, has an articleon page8concerning
away all night - even more than last year. AIDS in Kentucky.

Tickets are $50 per person in advance, . .
$60 on the day of the party. For tickets, Art for Life Auction
send checks to: On Saturday, December 2 AVOL

RObb'e Bartlett invites you to their Art for Life Auction
627E?“ H'” Street starting at 4 pm at the Red Mile. This year's
LOU'SV'HG’ KY40217'1135 auction features new and exciting ﬁne art.
50272726525 _ include exquisite gallery pieces, which will
Dont miss ”"3 great party. Create a appeal to the taste of any art collector.
colorful Hawaiian outﬁt, get some friends There is a preview the night before
Event sponsors and generous
Another Note dorthations fzor’glchal artilsésl :Iay a vital role
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Another Note presents it's Holiday f th th
Concert, Peace and Goodwill to All, on Sponsoro e m0"
Saturday, December 2 at Woodland
Christian Church, 530 E. High St. The ,. The HIV/AIDS
concert will start at 8 pm with a suggested v Branch of
donation of $12. All proceeds will benefit -" K D f
Moveable Feast ‘V y ept. 01‘
Another Note is a talented men's Public Health
choral ensemble and they always present
great concerts. Come and begin your
holiday cheerwith us. 800420-743 1

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PUb 5 ed 0 y y Reources), James Brown (The Limestone Club
GLSO and Art for Life Auctioneer), Joe Costa (The Red
P.O. Box 1172 Lex., KY 40588 Mile), James Gray (Gray Construction) and
www.IexingtongIso@yahoo.com Senator Ernesto Scorsone. These volunteers,
www.g|sopc.org named after the Medici's, a powerful and inﬂuential
__ Florentine family who were great sponsors of art
News Ed'tors and architecture, have contributed their time and
Mary Crone & Jackie Cobern resources to making this year's auction a great
success. The action raises funds necessary for
. - AVOL to continue delivering its effective programs
Pr'de Center Ofﬁce Manager and services to their clients and community.
Bill Chandler
859 253-3233 tors DAUGHTERS
GLSO BOARD Lot's Daughters, a three act drama by
- - Rebecca Basham, will be opening in January at
acmSCOlllnS, PreSIdent the Lex Arts Center across from the Library.
9" alygrs’ Secretary ‘ Tickets can be purchased at the LexArts box
Jackie Cobern ofﬁce. Student and senior tickets are $12 and
Mary Crone general admission is $18.
A r Hu n Performancesin January will be on Fridays,5
L' g on M its") I and 12, at 8 pm and on Saturdays, 6 and 13, at 2
I" say a m9 y pm and 8 pm. Lot’s Daughters tells the story of
SOHdl‘a MGHOtt two women, Gertie and Susanna, who fail in love
Terry Mullins in Appalachia in 1944. Susanna's husband leaves
his home and new bride to serve in the Korean
, War. The Biblical story of Lot is used as
GLSO Membershlp background to explore the effect of religion on the
8f NeWSIeﬂer lives of the two women.
IndIVIduals/Couples
$20 per year .
also In Tlus Newsletter
Opinions expressed in the GLSO News are
those of the authors and don'tnecessarily World Aids Day ' page 8
represent those of the GLSO Board. .. ..
Submissions received afterthe deadline, which THE EINSTEIN OF SEX
is the 15th of each month, maybe cut or not MAGNUS HIRSCHFELD ' PAGE '2
printed when space is limited. The staff
reserves the right to edit or reject submissions Readers Write Page 16
and ads. .
Fairness News page 15
GLSO page 2

 Community News
The ll m Intelriiol lClDlllllﬁt Transgeneration
The 'mperia' Court Presents "'8 sat. lllc 2 - noon - Prlue Gunter
Christmas show on Wednesday,
December6 at The Bar Complex. Doors TransGeneration is a fascinating
open at 8:30 and the show starts at 9:30. eight-part documentary that follows four
3 There is a $5 cover which will beneﬁt college students - Gabbie, Lucas, Raci,
3 AVOL's Children's Gift Campaign. and T.S.- who are in the process of
1 Take note: we are not asking for toys transitioning from one sex to the other.
1 or other gifts to be donated this year. The They wrestle with a variety of issues:
‘ proﬁts from the show will be used to what to tell parents and friends, how to
ll purchase speciﬁc items that the kids have presentthemselves on campus, whetheror
1 requestedforChristmas. not to take hormones and whether to
1 In addition, we will be collecting non- undergo sex re-assignment surgery.
t perishable items for Moveable Feast's By allowing cameras to follow them
r Christmas Grocery Bags before and during through one year, these remarkable
s the show. individuals help us to understand the lives
. and difﬁcult choices of transsexual people.
Dress and Gender Alhance GLSO will be showing several
The Lexington Dress and Gender episodes at the Pride Center on Saturday,
Alliance (also known as the Diversity in Dec. 2 starting at noon. There Wi" be some
Gender Alliance) is reorganizing. We f°9d provrded and you are welcome to
y meet on the ﬁrst Saturday of each month at br”‘9 someto share.
rt a private location. For information email Saturday Singles
,_ Cassie at cassiemtf@yahoo.com. _
x Lex DGA is a peer support group for A GLBT Singles Group meets the
:1 anyone that transcends gender norms. 39.00”“ Saturday 0f every. month at the
This includes transsexuals, intersexuals, Pride Center at 7p.m._ lndrvrduals who are
5 cross dressers, drag kings, drag queens, new l0 our community, recently 09me
2 gender queers, and people who are unsure OUtj single again, or I‘M-“”9 for new friends
.f what their gender identity might be. This is Wh'th whom to socrallze {”3 mvrted'to
a not a therapy group but we offer attend. We are also planning activrtles
s conversation and support. where we can go out together.
1 If you would like to be added to the
3 group email list please call the Pride
3 0 Center at 253-3233 and leave your email
’ D &R Gﬂjﬁtg address for Jackie. We will then notify you
of future activities. You may also reach
“ . . Jackie at 971 -331 5 for more information.
Everythmg or Somethlng
for all your Gift Needs” Gay Pride Union of Ky
502'868'9635 The Gay Pride Union is a peer support
Chill-7’498@2bellsouth-n€t group for the GLBT Community in
Somerset, KY. For more info email:
Donny Hrdlicka & Russell Draper Alexstalcup@yahoo.com
page 3

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The Lexington Lyons meet the second .JUSt fifteen minutes .3an from
Monday of each month at the Pride Center, Lexmgton, QUlrk cafe & coffee is located on
389 WallerAve. at7 pm. That will be Dec. 11 Ra'iroéd St ”1 M'dwaY- We are ”0W "1 a
this month. The Lyons are a group of friends beautifully restored W'Id'ng from-the early
who come together to celebrate strength, 19003 Whl‘m has original t'” 96"”‘9: br'Ck
unity, and diversity in order to form a bond and wow interlorandacharmlng patio. We
within a community that enjoys the Leather serve great soups, sandWiches, saladsand
/Levi lifestyle. For more info visit wonderful desserts. We offer a variety of
http://wwaexlyonsorg. gourmet French presspot coffees,

espresso, cappuccino & lattes.
S' t 5 (H .t t. We are open Tues. - Thurs 10 am -
'5 er 0"“ "V' a '0" 4:30, Friday 10am - 9 pm, Saturday light

SisterSound will be presenting their breakfast 9230 - 11 am, Open until 9 pm.
winter concert in January. Look for Sunday 11 am-4pm
information in the next newsletter. Tickets We are pleased tc announce our new
will be on sale at the Singletary box office Tarpas Menu featuring beef. shrimp,
soon. chicken, clams & more. Come try this out

SisterSound welcomes new members on Friday or Saturdays 5330 - 9 pm- There
and does not require auditions. We will be is live music.
starting rehearsals in February for our Spring Quirk is a great place to hang out with
Concert, We rehearse every Sunday at 6 friends. We now have wireless Internet.
pm at Landsdowne Cumberland Odyssey Books is right next door. Enjoy a
Presbyterian Church, 333 Redding Rd. For peaceful drive to Midway and spend some
information call Patti at 806-0243 or email time With US.
paowens@excite.com (859) 846-4688

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Remember Those Who Have Passed
Celebrate Those Living
Prevent The Next Infection
World AIDS Day is December 1". Take a moment to
remember friends who have passed as a result of AIDS. If
you haven't been tested and you have risk factors do
‘ yourself a favor and take the test. Take an honest look at
your life and if you are taking risks of becoming infected
with HIV, make some changes.
The HIV/ AIDS Branch of the Kentucky Department for Public Health
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GLSO page 5

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Pride Lenter News
389 Waller Ave. 859 253-3233 Molt. - .ll‘i. Ill - 3 Silt Ill -2

The Pride Center is also open Transgeneration
Tues. 5'7 wed' 5 ' 7 pm Sat. Dec. 2 - noon
Pride Center Activities Pride Center
Will "out and proud" Gabbie learn to
DISCUSSION GROUP be socially appropriate? Will Raci
Every Wed-7 pm Open to all come out as trans at college? Will
Jane: ladylaneky@yahoo.com Lucas decide to take hormones?
Will TJ ﬁnd a girrrl friend?
IEXihg'IOII 'hSigh' You do not have to have seen the ﬁrst in
Poflaaé d/Iﬂ'D/SL’IISé’I'O/I ﬁlm/,0 this series to enjoy other episodes. There
Everyone is welcome to attend will be some food and good company.
Please join us on any Friday night Bring food to share if you would like.
Special Christmas Potluck - Dec. 22 Pleasejom ”8 forafun aﬁemoon'
Pride Center 7:00 pm P807756 Pride Ce/Ifer
,_ _ There are a number of evenings and
ﬁfty» Stra‘tgﬁ} Ailllt’l'ﬂfé [m Wit/TH weekend days when the GLSO Pride
/’ . ’ Center is not being used. We would love
Argﬂi 15' "" 20 to rent this space for $25 a hour, with you
, , ,t . doing the clean up. lfyou are looking fora
WW IU’EélliW ngﬁt , space to have a party or reception, contact
There will be a meeting to start ourofﬁce manager, Bill at253-3233
planning a GSA Prom for all New Activities
high school students on If you have an activity you would like
Thurs. Dec. 28 at Z Pm to offer to the community, call Bill to
. . . . . reserve time the at Center. 253-3233 We
Call MSW Illll mill] 265’4590/4 would love to offer a movie night, for
example.
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single again, or looking for new (859) 584-5888
friends to socialize with 0"
are invited to attend. '. (859) 584‘55U3
Jackie: 859 971-3315 , 7 _
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 world AIDS Day but still living with HIV is something to
. take very seriously.

by Tom Collins As of June 30m 2006, 4,407

Kentuckians have been diagnosed with

December first is recognized as World AIDS. More than ha|f of those people
AIDS Day. The purpose Of this day Of have died. Over half of these peOple
observance is to focus attention on the (2,466) were men who reported that the
Pandemic, A'DS, a condition caused by way they became infected with HIV was
infection with a virus known as Human byhaving sexwith othermen.
Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV. This virus Over the past few years Kentucky
attacks the human immune system rendering has actually seen a decrease in the
it unable to fight off infections or to control number of new AIDS cases diagnosed
cellular abnormalities. each year among MSM, but our current

People with advanced HIV infection are reports do not indicate the number of
prone to bacterial, fungal, and other viral MSM who got infected with HIV; it only
infections, which can become life threatening. reports the cases that actually
In addition to infections cellular abnormalities, progressed toAIDS.
especially certain types of cancer are common Men in our community who practice
among people With advanced H'V- unprotected sex with partners of

MOS" people, Of a certain age, in our unknown status are continuing to place
community have been touched by AIDS- themselves at risk of becoming infected.
Manywere infected with HIV and have passed The current stats for Kentucky do not
away or are still living with the condition. indicate numbers ofAtDS cases among
Others lost many friends to the illness and women who have sex with other women,
some became caregivers, not because they but due to the mechanics of sex WSWs
l"93W wanted to: bUl because no one was are at a lower risk of becoming infected
willing. with HIV.

Duringthe19805 and 90$AIDSwas often Among all states, Kentucky ranks
'00k9d ”P0“ as a death sentence; thank 34'h in total number ofAIDS cases. 19%
goodness that is no longer the case. of Kentucky AIDS cases have been
Advances in medications for HIV infections diagnosed in the Bluegrass area, which
are helping people with HIV live longer and includes Lexington.
more productive lives. However we cannot On World AIDS Day this year, please
take these treatment improvements for do three things: Remember to honor
granted. We have no idea how long they WI” anyone that you have lost to this illness.
continuetowork. Provide support to anyone you know

HlVreproduces atavery rapid rate, thusit currently living with HIV/AIDS.
mutates and evolves at a super fast rate as Acknowledge thefact thatHlVInfection is
well. The slightest slip in atreatment regiment preventable, and do what you need to in
may provide the virus with the opportunity to orderto prevent becoming infected.
become resistant to the medications that a
patient may be taking. When this happens HIV/AIDS Info/Services:
doctors have to switch medications hoping to
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Undoubtedly people living with HIV today have Moveable Feast Lex. ..........252-2867
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 MAGNU: HIRSCIIFELD proposing this complex understanding of
I868 _ 1935 ' human sexuality, Hirschfeld challenged the
by m ary crone common way of thinking about sexuality
and gender and laid the ground work for __
Magnus Hirschfeldwas born in 1868 to theorists that are challenging these I
Jewish parents in Prussia, which later C9ncer’is today. I can Imaglne ,that :
became part of Germany. He studied leschfeld would be comfortable in a __
medicine and earned a degree in 1892. modern day classroom dlscussmg queer _
Throughout his life Hirschfeld studied, andtransgenderihew ,
researched, wrote and lectured about leschfeld '3 known“ today ff" ,h's
sexology, the study of human sexuality. support ofthe concept qfa thlrdsex,‘ Wh'gh
Hirschfeld became a prominent leader ls not altogether con3lstent wrth hls ﬂurd
of the early homosexual emancipation theory Of sexual Intermediacy. He d'd use
movement in Germany and spent his life thls term, preferrlng' 't to the term
working for the "sexual rights" of those that homosexuia-llty Wh'Ch he saw as
we would now consider GLBTQ. overemphaslzmg sexual actlwty. But he
Biographers have labeled him as gay or as ”ever, used the_term “th'rd sex” 'n h'5
bisexual but Hirschfeld himself believed sc'em'ﬁc ”Ub'mt'ms- ”,8 seems to have
human sexual and genderexpressionwere used 't as a compromise, a term that
too complex and ﬂuid to ﬁt into such challenged the common understandlng of
categories. gender but was more comprehensible than
In reading about Over a hundred years ago, intersexualvarlant."
Hirschfeld for this Magnus Hirschfe/d suggested that i‘i'rSChfeid'? "fe was
article, lwas surprised human sexuality and gender ”°t JUSt one Of ideas, he
at how contemporary identity were complex and ﬂuid. was an OFtSPOKe”
his theories ofsexuality His theories were, and still are, a POI't'ca' aCt'V's_i- He
seem. His most challenge to our binary concept believed that a scientiﬁc
impressive contribution of gender as we” as our underStandmg '01:
may be histheory understanding of homosexuality. human sexuality
Zwischenstufenlehre or WOUid lead to tolerance
"doctrine of sexual intermediaries." and acceptance of sexual minorities. His
Hirschfeld believed that all human beings motto was "Through Science to Justice.”
are intersexual variants, that is, we are He used his scientiﬁc publications and
unique combinations of masculinity and lectures to promote his ideas and to
femininity. He saw notjust two genders, but Challenge laws against Homosexuality.
many ﬂuid pos