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PAG^ 9 0-r^Qtps T. APtI'1.99.4 Rock Hudson's Home Movies A clever, and very queer, retelling of the career of Rock Hudson through clips from his films. All of your favorite hetero films are here, with Rock in all his barechested glory. Using some of Rock's own words, the film constructs a reflective Rock, looking back at the system that forced him to continually deny himself in his art. While the film is great fun and oh-so-campy, the conclusion is thoughtful and moving. Mark Rappaport, 1992, 63 minutes Down on the River Moody, explicit and beautifully ■filmed lesbian short. Evokes desire with a variety of women loving women. 1992, 10 minutes CHARIOTTE GAY AND LESBIAN FILM SERIES For information call 334-5089. INSURANCE PWA's & Terminally III One Lump Sum Paid Within 30 Days Simple Application Process No Cost to You Confidentiality is Assured South Eastern Financial Management, Inc. 220 Third Avenue Eastman, GA 31023 1-800-537-1487 1994 Nila and Stokley Bailey PFLAG Scholarship Award DESCRIPTION Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be offered by the Charlotte Chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). PURPOSE OF AWARD To recognize outstanding gay and lesbian individuals from the community. To encourage continuing education for self-identified gay/lesbian and bisexual people. To foster a positive image of gay and lesbian people in society. ELIGIBILITY Gay/lesbian/bisexual people, 17 years of age or older as of April 23, 1994. Registering to attend (or currently attending) a post-secondary educational institution in the Carolintis. Must be a resident of the greater Charlotte area planning to attend college in the Carolinas. Must submit an application with required supporting materials. TERMS Cash award will be paid jointly to the student and the institution. Valid only for one academic year (Fall 1994 through Summer 1995). APPLICATION DEADLINE Application and all supporting material must be postmarked by April 23, 1994 (all information will be strictly confidential). To obtain an application, write to: PFLAG/Charlotte Chapter Scholarship Selection Committee 5815 Charing Place, Charlotte, NC 28211 Send all application materials to the above address. If you need further information, call (704) 364-1474. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING APPLICATIONS Affirmation of one’s gay or lesbian identity. Demonstration of integrity and honesty. Participation and leadership in community activities. Determination and potential to achieve goals. Pride ’94 events take shape CHARLOTTE— Founders Hall, the massive forum on The Square in the heart of uptown Charlotte, will be the location for the most spectacular social event of Pride 1994. The official dance of the North CaroUna Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade & Celebration is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, June 4, the mid-day of the June 3-5 weekend. “It’s such an attractive space. It’s very exciting to have a party in a place that’s so open,” said JimDuley of Fayetteville. Duley, a psychologist, is executive director of the organization that assures continuity for North Carolina’s annual pride events. ‘The atmosphere of a dance at Founders Hall will be very similar to the amazing party held at the Old Post Office Pavilion during last year’s National March on Washington,” Duley said. “Founders Hall has the same appeal, the same tall ceilings, a similar envi ronment.” “We plan a deejay, major live musical talent, a laser show, and special dancers,” said Wesley Mancini, Charlotte fabric de signer and dance organizer. The admission price, likely to be around $10, and ticket locations will be decided in April. Proceeds will help defray expenses for Pride Weekend. Dan Kirsch, cochair of Charlotte’s orga nizing committee for Pride 1994, had high praise for Founders Hall. “The people there exemplify what should be the standard of American non-discrimination. They didn’t blink when we told them we wanted Founders Hall for a gay/lesbian pride event.” Around Charlotte, gay men and lesbians were joyously stunned that Founders Hall will be the location for the dance. Landscaper Diana Travis said, “If s pretty impressive. If s amazing. There’s no doubt this will be the event of the summer. I changed a trip to Colorado to be in Charlotte during the weekend.” Robert West, founder of Charlotte’s Gay & Lesbian Film Series, called it “exciting to think of a dance for our conununity in what many perhaps perceive as the center of the universe for North Carolina. It should be a pretty fabulous evening.” Events at Founders Hall have included a one-night, $56,000 benefit for the Cystic Fi brosis Research Foundation; a black-tie event benefiting Arthritis Patient Services; “Sec ond String Santas” which gathers thousands of holiday toys and dollars for clients of Mecklenburg County Social Services; “Lunch By Design” that benefits Opera Carolina; a celebration for Charlotte’s receiving a Na tional Football League franchise (the Caro lina Panthers), and many more. During the day, “The Talk Show,” a series of workshops and seminars, will be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, official hotel for the weekend. Included will be Dr. Mel White of Dallas, TX, the gay man who is a former ghost-writer for Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson and others, who will speak during a workshop called “Keeping the Religious Right from Doing More Wrong.” The Talk Show will also host the North Carolina Conference on Gay, Lesbian, Bi sexual and Transgendered Youth Issues, fea turing Mandy Carter of the Human Rights Campaign Fund. Youth groups who wish to participate should contactTime Out Youth of Charlotte or Stand Out of Fayetteville. Other workshops scheduled include: “Coming Out to Your Family,” “Empower ment through the Political Process,” “Nuts & Bolts of Building an Effective Support Group,” “Everything You’ve Always Wanted To IGiow About Having/Adopting a Baby But Were Afraid to Ask,” “Bisexuality 101,” “From Harassment to Homicide: An Over view of Violence Against Gay & Lesbian People,” “Naughty Sex Games,” “Transgender Issues,” “Gay & Lesbian Switchboards and Hotlines in the 90s,” “Net working for Effectiveness/Activism with a Heart,” “Building Long-Term Relationships,” “The Law and You,” “Queer Film in the 90s” and additional sessions, once confirmed and scheduled, will address HIV/AIDS issues, lesbian safer sex, quilt panel construction, interracial gay dating/relationships, and more. “We’re excited about The Talk Show,” said Sue Henry, cochair of the Charlotte orga nizing committee. “W e’ve had more requests for seminar space than we can accommodate. And the diversity is stunning.” All workshops will be offered free of charge, but donations will be accepted. “Reg istration is open until seating is exhausted,” Henry said. “People who want to attend can register Friday evening [June 3] or Saturday morning [June 4] at the Radisson. And they can donate whatever money they feel is fair to help pay our expenses.” Lea DeLaria kicks off NC Pride 1994 weekend She’s been described as “a riotous and bawdy stand up comic,” “not for the timid,” and “the lesbian Leimy Bruce.” She’s Lea DeLaria, and North Carolina Pride 1994 will present her show twice on Friday, June 3 to kick-off Pride Weekend in Charlotte. Lea DeLaria has been a professional les bian since 1982—^before that she freelanced. Her wry, witty and vulgar outlook has gar nered her critical acclaim, rave reviews and an abundance of sex. Every time she enters the stage she discusses her queemess. DeLaria has been featured on “Tlie Arsenio Hall Show,” she emceed Comedy Central’s “Out There,” and she recently appeared on the television series “Matlock.” Her debut mu sic and comedy album, “Bull Dyke in a ChinaShop,” is abest seller on the Ladyshpper catalogue. Her entire act is a vain and as yet unrealized attempt to impress Sigourney Weaver. If you’re ready for the “really big dyke show,” join Lea DeLaria in Charlotte on Friday, June 3 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at 8:30pm or 11:00pm. Tickets are $19.00 and $ 15.00, and are available by mail order from NC Pride 1994, PO Box 32062, Charlotte, NC 28232-2062. Otherticket sales locations will be announced at a later date. For further information, call NC Pride 1994 at (704) 537-3325. Clean out your closets with Pride by Don King Special to Q-Notes CHARLOTTE—Objects d’art, quiettrea- sures, passes on CCAir, massages, a half size NCAA Final Four souvenir basketball, and many other offerings will be available at fundraiser prices during the “Get It Out Of the Closet Yard Sale” at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 9. Proceeds from the sale will help defray costs ofNorth Carolina Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade & Celebration June 3-5. “During the yard sale, we’ll be rummag ing through each other’s stuff and having a great time doing it,” said Gigi Guyton, cohost with herpartner Julie Henry. The sale will be at their home, 420 E. Worthin^on Ave. in the midst of Charlotte ’ s progressive Dilworth neighborhood where gays, lesbians and het erosexuals reside in harmony. Guyton said last-minute donations will be accepted. “People can call 347-3708 and we’ll come get their items,” she said. Guyton praised her neighbors for assis tance with the sale. “They’re great neighbors who are very loving and accepting,' she said. “Two who are not gay have sat in on our planning meetings. They’ve even donated stuff.” Guyton and Henry were among planners for the Rainbow Block Party, a fundraiser pig-picking for Time Out, Charlotte’s gay/ lesbian youth ^oup. “As a first-time event organized by peo ple who had never done a fundraiser before, the Rainbow Block Party raised $3,500,” she said. “Now that we’ve moved away from Kenilworth Avenue where the block party was held, we’ve just wanted to do something else, and the yard sale is it.” Worthington Avenue, which is parallel to East Blvd and a block south of East, can be accessed from South Boulevard or Paik Road. From South Boulevard, turn east onto Worthington at Oleen’s and look for 420 on the right after about an eighth of amile. From the leg of Park Road that intersects East Boulevard, turn west onto Worthington and look for 420 on the left after about a quarter of a mile.
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