xt7b2r3nzp6c https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7b2r3nzp6c/data/mets.xml Lexington, KY Pride Community Services Organization 200812 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 2008 text GLSO News, December 2008 2008 2019 true xt7b2r3nzp6c section xt7b2r3nzp6c \‘—'7 Gay 86 } ,
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A Publication oi the Lexington Gay Service Organization ‘ Volume 30, Number 12
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Another Note
On World AIDS Day, Monday . . .
December 1, at 5 pm, people will Another Note W1“ once again kmk
light candles and march from the five Off the holiday season With “5 concert,
locations listed below through Down— Let There Be Peace on Earth". The
town Lexington to Phoenix Park. concert W1“ be held on Saturday: De—
Some will march to raise aware— cember 6th at Woodland Christian
ness about the alarming rise of new Church, 530 E' Hfgh Street 1“ Lexmg—
HIV infections in the US. Some will ton. The show W1“ h6g1“ at 7‘30 pm.
march to honor those living with Wlth all proceeds gmhg to benefit
HIV/AIDS. Some will march to re— Moveable Feast 0f Lexington. A sug—
member those they've lost. Some will gested donation °f$12 W1" be accepted
just keep marching until it's over. at the door.
Please join us. Steve Johnson, director of the
Candles will be available for pick—up men's singing group, said that he
at the AVOL offices Monday during thinks thls year's show W1“ have some—
the day. At 4 pm candles will be th'hg for everyone. 'We are domg 3.
available at the five locations from mixture of traditional holiday favorites
where the marches will begin. AVOL, along With_ some _ beautiful sacred
Continucdon "a“ page pieces. I think It Will be a really fun
Continued on next page
The Reb Ribbon Ball
On Saturday, December 6, AVOL
presents the Red Ribbon Ball at the Sponsor ofthe month
Round Barn at Red Mile. This elegant,
urban remix of Art for Life Features a The HIV I AIDS
cocktail reception and art exhibition
with silent and live auctions followed BraHCh 0f
by a night of dancing and performance
art. Starting at 7 pm, there will be a KY Dept. for
cocktail reception with hors (I'oeuvres Public Health
and an open bar.
There will be a presentation of the Dr.
Samuel C. Matheny Award. Dress is 800 420-7431
Continued on next page

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ow’ia/ SEEV l C E S corner of Main St. and Broadway, corner
3:9,?! of Limestone St. and Maxwell St., corner of
‘3‘” ORGANIZATION Maxwell St. and Rose St., and corner of Main
Lexington, KY St. and Rose St. From these locations, we will
'“COWatec' as 32:21:03.12233 Lifiiiirywm .. ”m to the
The Gay Servrce Organizatlon Following the vigil will be a viewing of
P - 0- BOX 1172 Lex., KY 40583 panels from the AIDS Quilt at the Downtown
Central Library presented by Bluegrass
WWW.ngOpC.Ol'g Healthcare Staffing and AVOL. Starbucks lS
sponsoring a reception at the Library. Jom us
for some coffee or hot chocolate. Please go to
also N Ews www.avolky.org for more information.
VOLUME 30 ”0- " The Red Ribbon Ball continued from pg 1
News Editors At 9 pm the dance will get underway with
Mary Crone & Sarah Phillips club music, retro—remixes, and a sampling of
. . . dance music from around the globe. There
Assembly 8‘ D'Str'bum" will be a cash bar with call and well drinks.
M Performance artists will spice up the evening.
Dress is loun e roo . oin us for a reat
Pride Center Office Manager fima g g W J g
Bi” Chandler Tickets for the Art Auction are $75 per
859-253-3233 person and $675 for groups often. Tickets for
__ the dance only are $15 in advance and $20 at
GLSO BOARD the door. Tickets are available through AVOL
_ on their web site at www.avolky.org or call
Mary Crone. PreSIdent AVOL at 225—3000. Proceeds help AVOL pre—
G'nger Moore; Secretary vent the spread of HIV/AIDS and assists those
Sondra Mellott. Treasurer living with the disease. For more information
ThjomainCcalllnS ask for Brian Slate at the number above.
ane In er
Virginia Morman .
Teri Mosier Another Note Concert continued from pg 1
Terry Mulllns Another Note is a community men's
Karen Taylor . .
. Singing ensemble. They have been perform—
Dana Wallmgford . . .
. ing for the Lexmgton community for over 10
Dennls Wheatley . . .
years. Auditions are not required for mem—
bership. Another Note is a strong supporter
_"—"—_ of Moveable Feast, which receives the money
GLSONMEITIbersmP raised from the concerts. Besides the holiday
.8‘, ews etter concert, Another Note typically does a con—
lndIVIdualleouples cert in late Spring.
$20 per year
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 r v SisterSound
f Imperial Court Events
1 The ICK will present Christmas at concert January 31’ 2009
3 the Castle, a benefit for AVOL Kids’ SisterSound is preparing for our
Christmas on Wednesday, December 3rd fiSt concert 0f the year Wh-iCh will be
f at 9:30 pm. The event will be held in the held at the Singletary Center on Satur—
1 old Spirits Lounge at the Lexington day, January 31° Mark your new cal—
; Downtown Hotel 8C Conference Center endars and plan to attend.
5 ( formerly the Radisson Hotel). SisterSound has weekly [311935315
5 We invite everyone to come out and every Sunday evening between 6 and 8
) support the Court as we strive to help at Lansdowne Cumberland Presbyte—
AVOL provide Christmas presents for rian Church 0“ Redding Road. If
children whose families are affected by you have questions please call Patti at
r HIV. Admission is $5 and all proceeds 806—0243. www.sistersound.org.
1 from the evening wlll benefit AVOL.
f On December 17th) the ICK will Lexington Pride Festival 2009
e host a Holiday Celebration for our mem- .
bership, also at the Lexington Down— Stonewall LIVES:
:wantgtsel indSpii'lits. [Ellis lIlevent will celebrating our Past,
so e an w: mcu e t e contest -
t “Miss Mary Christmas” during the eve— Forg‘ng our Future
r ning. For more information please visit WWW.leXpI'lde.C0m
r us on the web at: . _ .
t www.imperialcourtkentucky.org . The Lexington Pride F estival Plan—
' www.myspace.com/imperialcourtkentucky ning Committee 0f GLSO '5 excrted to
‘ announce our theme for the 2009 Festi—
1 _ val, Stonewall Lives: Celebrating Our
' ’ GLSO Varlety Show Past, Forging Our Future. The famous
e See more Pictures Stonewall Riots occurred four years ago
1 g A. . \ And Ordera DVD on June 28, 1969. A great event to com—
;.:I., , g memorate.
w; ‘ ’ on page 12 Logo Design Contest: Check out
I V w our new web site at www.1expride.com
. ~ - Where guidelines for the festival logo
s g7 design contest will be posted. You are
- also encouraged to vote on the slogan for
3 ‘ {#51 " the official wristbands. The website is
_ ".9 being updated frequently.
r _ If you are interested in volunteering
V Eden Towers Sonny & Cher look over the list of sub-committees on
y GLSO thanks Jennifer Grant for gage 6. There is a lot of work to be
_ , . , one and we could always use a few
organizing this great event. more volunteers
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 Protest of Proposition 8 a Success Li“ 0* Community Events
Pictures on pages 10 —11 See page 17
On November 12, about 200 Lex— Bluegrass Women’s Network
ingtonians braved the weather to pro- The Bluegrass Women's Network
test Preposition 8, the anti-gay mar- is an active Central Kentucky social
riage initiative that passed in California. group for adult women who identify as
This is said to be the first time that lesbian. We have a very special event
rights, once given, were then removed coming up during the holidays: We
by popular vote.“ will be having a luncheon at the Glitz
Te" writes (we) had S‘Eh a won— restaurant at Irish Acres in Nonesuch,
derful time out in the rain and cold. It KY, on Sat., Dec. 27th. Please email
sounds Odd, bUt it was really fun and Debby, before Christmas, if you would
powerful.” There are pictures of the like to attend.
event on pages 10 —11. Teri also sent in debbywoman @gmail.com.
this web address for people who would Membership to this network is
like to see pictures and accounts from free and there are no obligations. We
around the country. have a variety of activities such as
hl b h , hl tl k
http:llandrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/ $2223, P113? :ov::ntpaiti;o :1: d
. Upon “Wing this web s1te,° Debby whatever else we manage to dream
writes: ‘What I found so touching was up! To announce events and share
the small groups in the small towns. Yes, information, the Bluegrass Women's
the large cities with their thousands were Network has a private lhi d den Yahoo
impressive, but It was the photos of the group website. It is not listed in the
brave little groups holding their Signs, Yahoo Directory and can only be ac-
standing out in the cold, that I loved the cessed by group members
mostl.VI Prettfi‘solon I was l:srying. th b Moderators/Facilitators for the
, any 0 e rep 0 on f we Bluegrass Women's Network are
mention that protesters were surprised at Debby and Lynn If you are inter—
Lhenliiiumber 0f thrifnfibs-up and 1131:? ested in joining the BGWN please
0 ng m sup P 0 cm passmg r - send a request to the email above and
iic. We do have support and it is grow— the link to the BGWN Yahoo group
ing :51? day. fin all thi . ht . will be sent to you. Then you may ap—
en we y g.“ s l'lg m ply to join. We are looking forward to
every state, no church Will have to marry meetin YOU soon'
us. Separation of Church guarantees g I
that. It should also guarantee that the . “ _
religious beliefs of some do not stop us ”3'33; Keep the love you find‘
' Get the Iowa you want!”
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Oflice Hours 10 to 3 Mom-Fri. HIV Testing
Open: 3 - 7 Thurs We need a On Thursday, Dec. 4 there will
VOlunteer to open on Saturdays be free anonymous HIV testing at the
Downtown Pride Festival 20‘” Pride Center between 6 pm and 8pm.
, The oraquick mouth swab technique
Stonewall thes will be used. This test gives a result in
If you are willing to donate some about twenty minutes. If the test is
time, email us at Lexpride@gmail.com reactive, blood sample will be taken.
and let “5 know which committee you The results are back in two weeks for
are interested in joining. You can call the confirmatory blood tests.
the Pride Center at 859 2253-3233 and Testing will be available at the
leave a message. Pride Center on the first Thursday of
Fundraising Entertainment each month on an ongoing basis. An—
Booths and Concessions other time for testing at the Pride Cen-
Activities Volunteer Coordination ter will be established if needed.
Marketing and Publicity TransKentucky
TransKentucky meets on the first
A Day Without Gay Saturday of each month at 7:30pm.

Based on Ellen’s joke about “calling We are a support, social, and resource
in gay” to take a day off 0f work, the peo— group. Our mission is to provide a safe
ple who proposed the marriage protests place for transgender individuals and
suggest that GLBT people plan to take a others who do not fit the standard gen-
day Off and volunteer at GLBT organiza- der norms. We support each other by
tions on Dec 10-, International Human offering advice, resources and insights
Rights Day There are many organizations from our own experiences. This is not
that could use your help. a therapy group.

GLSO is setting up a work day at the Family, friends, and supportive
Pride Center on Dec. 10. We will be community members are invited to
working on the Pride Library, writing for attend to gain understanding of issues
the newsletter, and sending out mail to concerning gender presentation, iden-
advertisers. If there is enough interest, we tity, and variance. Meetings are free
Will come up With other ideas. If you can and you may dress however you feel
not take Off that day, you might volunteer comfortable. For info and location con—
to help us fold the January newsletter tact TransKentucky@gmail.com
which will take place sometime on the
weekend after Christmas. IHSlght Group

DIICUIIION GROUP Frlday, Nov 7 Pot Luck

EVERY WEDNUDAY 7PM Friday, NOV. 21 Movie Night

PRIDE CENTER 389 WALLER Pride Center 7 pm
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The GLSO News is always looking GLBT History Write aboutan event
for contributors. Some people write 01‘ a person from our collective P?“-
news stories, reporting on their particu- There are many sources of information
lar community group or organization. on line and in the history books in our
Other people write feature articles. A Pride Library.
few people have sent in pictures. We love Straight Allies We are interested in
having contributors and want more! stories or articles from straight allies

This month we have more pictures and family members.
than we can print, which is a great prob— Short Stories We do not have
lem to have. If you have some you enough room for typical short stories,
would like to contribute, be sure you but several contributors have found
have the permission of the people in the ways to write short fiction for us in the
picture. Send the names of those pic- past.
tured and some information about where T 1 F l . . .
and when the picture was taken. We can rave un P aces to vmt’ particu-

. . . larly from the GLBT point of view.

not promise to print all pictures. .

' If you would like to write for us, we Hate SP‘W‘:ll We have printed a
can accommodate a wide variety of writ— number of articles about the effects of
ing. The Newsletter Team came up with hate speech, and there is still much to
some suggestions of topics listed below. say. You are invited to add your
You do not have to be limited to these thoughts and opinions.
particular topics. If you have an idea for Interviews / Profiles If you would
an article, 1118': give It a try 111d send it 111 like to write about one of our local
to marycrone@in51ghtbb.com. If you activists, leaders or volunteers that
have questions you can also call Mary at would be great. It could be in the form
859 266—5904 (H) or 221—4396(C). ofan interview or a profile.

Here are some topics the Newsletter . .
Team came up with at our last meeting. We do not often include articles
about National or International GLBT
Coming Out Stories Always a favorite. issues, but if there is one that is of in-
Being Out Stories There are many terest to you, we will be glad to con—
situations that arise in our lives that call Sldel' 1‘ for the "CWSlettfl' _
for a creative responses. How did you We 35k that all articles come "1 by
handle a new coming out situation? the 15‘h of the month. That gives the
How did you come out at work or even staff time to read and edit your work.
in a job interview? What do you do if We also have to shorten articles occa—
someone assumes you are straight and sionally. We will send your submission
asks you for a date? back to you for approval if we make
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downtown GLBT festival If on would geper ’ one typewritten page, suc as
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like to share With us your impress10ns of .
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that day it would be great.
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upport organizations that are
Hello to all my babies out there! contributors to people in need during
Can all of you see me uP here on the holidays. How about attending an
my soanOX? Good... here goes! A5 I Imperial Court function in December
took pleasure in all of the festivities that _ and bring friends. Come and share
I was so fortunate to enjoy during the the joy of knowing that your entry fee
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 LexFau' Recaps the Election nia’s Proposition 8 passed, which
The people at Lexington Fairness are banned same—sex marriage. The na-
very excited about the results of the No— "0h 5 GhBT people, who often 100k to
vember election. Nationally we elected Ch'hfhmlh as a ProngSSlYe leader, sat
our fi r st black president, Barack Obama, back in shock‘ and frustration and asked
who is a democrat with a tendency toward them’s’elves, Where do we go from
working with GLBT equality. The vice- here? _
president elect, Joe Biden, even went on Despite the blow, GLBT P°?1?l°
record as supporting civil unions. spoke up ' Saturday, Nov. 15. Clues
Locally, we rejoiced as well. Former across the nation'held a protest in defi-
Senator Ernesto Scorsone easily won his airingoliimgv:mziie8.0foillio::ryci(t)iv:sn
bid for district 'ud e. O enl for '
years now, Scorsdneghas sersed ZhegI.)CBT Chris Stapel joined the national effort
community in many capacities, and we and organized Lexmgtons Pwtefl’
look forward to his continuing his com- WhJCh was a masSive success. Even
mitment to excellent work and a fair though the weather was horrendous
shake in his new position. (strong winds, freezing temperatures,
In District 3, Diane Lawless won the heavy rain): well over 100 people
city council seat. Lawless has been an showed up In front 0f the LFUCG a?” ’
out—and—about lesbian for 30 years and building on Main Street. They held big
has advocated for AIDS causes, domestic 515‘“ and chanted. Th? protest ended
violence issues, and GLBT equality. Her Ynth speeches from different people
name stands at the forefront of people lhfhhhhg our new counCil person
who have never tired and never rested in Diane Lawless. _
the pursuit of GLBT equality. Her oppo— Obv10usly, the fight .for Fall-[1,688
nent, Eric Thomason, is a 27—year—old gay goes Oh’ and we must continue-pushing
man. Currently, he is working with his— forward every day, but we (hh make
toric preservation, but he looks forward in progress. Gay people came out m large
becoming more involved in LGBT issues. numbers to cast their. votes and use
While he did not win the race, we look for their-vmce. The election results look
him to make a huge difference in the fu— posmve. Now lets yvork With our new
ture. electees toward a Fair Kentucky.
Also, LGBT straight—allies Kathy
Stein and Kelly Flynn both won their re— Karaoke
spective races. Stein shifted from her
high-profile position in Kentucky’ s House ISt and 3rd Tuesdays
of Representatives to a seat in the Senate. At the Bang
Flynn then handily swept to victory in a Join us
bid for Stein’s old House seat. Both of
these troopers have shown a deep commit— . .
ment to pro—Fairness issues. We embrace LBXlIlgIOIl LyOIlS & LEVI Club
them both in their new positions and feel
confident that they will work diligently MondaY! NOV- 10 7 p pm
toward a fair Kentucky for all- Pride Center, 389 Waller Ave.
The LGBT community suffered one
stunning defeat in the election. Califor-
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Sundays Monday, Dec. 1 5 pm Candlelight
10am — U.U. Church Worship Services Vigil, P‘j‘ge 1
10:30am — St. Mychal The Martyr Services Wednesday, Dec. 3 “Christmas at
6pm — SisterSound Rehearsal at the Castle,” 9:30 pm a benefit
Lansdowne Presbyterian Church for AVOL Kids: page 3
6 pm — Imperial Court— 2nd 8C 4th —PC Saturday, Dec. 6 AVOL’s Red
Mondays Ribbon Ball 7pm— Art Auction
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7pm - Lex. Lyons 2nd Mondays —PC u 9 ance t1 page
Saturday, Dec. 6 Another Note
Tuesdays Concert 7:30 $12 Woodland
7pm — Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) ~PC Christian Church page 1
(call 266-5904 for info) Wednesday, Dec. 17 ICK Holi
9 pm — Karaoke at The Bang - 1st and 3rd day Celebration Miss Mary
Ch ' t 3
Wednesdays w d "Emu”: W c1. 1.
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7pm Open Discussmn Group PC 5pm Christmas Eve Service
Thursdays Saturday, Dec. 27 Bluegrass
7pm Open GLSO Board Meeting -2nd Th. Women luncheon Glitz Restau
. rant Nonesuch, KY page 4
Fridays
7pm ~Lex. Insight — lst. Fri. Pot—Luck PC: Pride Center
3rd Fri. Movie Night CFP: Contact for Place
Saturdays Questions call 253-3233
7:30pm lst Sat. Trans Kentucky (CFP)
Frankfort Group
GLSO News Deadline Contact: Karen Taylor
December 15 ktaylorCfifewpbmet, 355
502 223-7441 or 502 545—6
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Sunday Worshlp 10:30
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1033 Industry Rd.
(859) 338-1195
www.3tmychalthemartymrg
St. Mychal The Martyr @Unitarian Universalist Church
WWW.stmychalthemartyr.org w, Public $upport for GLBT Rights
You are invited to our worship The U.U. Church has worship service
services every Sunday at 10:30 with Rev at 1.1 am each Sunday. There WI“ be a
Ken Waibel performing mass. We are Christmas Eve service at 5 pm on Dec. 24.
at 1033 Industry Rd. off Winchester We are a welcoming congregation that
Rd. We are a liturgical church w