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North Carolina News Notes
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by Lainey Millen & Matt Comer . Q-Notes staff or directions, call 704-568-
9273, email
Charlohe
Step on stage
CHARLOTTE— The Carolinas Black
Pride Movement (CBPM) is opening casting
and audition calls for its March play, “Before it
hits home.”
The play is directed by Jermaine Nakia Lee
and jointly produced by CBPM and the Afro-
American Cultural Center.
The main character is Wendal Bailey, an
African-American bisexual male in his early
30’s. Examined in this drama are Wendal’s two
worlds; one which revolves around his love life,
the other based in the home of his extended
family — his mother, father, “aunt,” brother and
12-year-old son.
The play is written by Cheryl West.
Auditions will be held Jan. 10 and Jan. 11.
More information is available via Jermaine
Nakia Lee, 704-777-8208.
The play will be presented March 6-7 at
the Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 North
Myers St. Tickets are $12 and may be pur
chased through the Cultural Center’s box
office at www.aacc-charlotte.org.
“Before it hits home” will be presented
during the Black Church Week of Prayer for
the Healing of AIDS.
Book club finds home
CHARLOTTE — The Lesbian & Gay
Community Center, 820 Hamilton St., Suite
B11, has announced that the newly formed
Lesbian Book Club will start its meetings there
on Dec. 30 from 6-8 p.m. Coordinator is Amber
Shockley. The first book selected for discussion
will be “Backslide” by Teresa Stores. The book
should be secured before the meeting.
The club is open to the entire LGBT and
ally community, but will focus bn lesbian liter
ature. Participants may bring a snack to
munch on, as well as a beverage.
For more information or directions to the
Center, call 704-333-0144 or email Amber at
turtlefairy5@yahoo.com.
PrideSisters rings in new year
CHARLOTTE — Join PrideSisters to wel
come in 2009 at family-friendly Steamer’s
Sports Pub, 1513 Pierson Dr., on Dec. 31.
Enjoy the big bash that includes a toast at
midnight and traditional party favors. There is
poetgirlone@yahoo.com or visit www.steam-
erssportspub.com.
Time for a date?
CHARLOTTE — An all-girls speed dating
event will be held on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at Cafe
Room and Lounge, 1250 Lucky Penny St.
Spend time meeting and mingling with
other single ladies for the purpose of business
networking and possible relationships.
Cost is $15 and includes food, drink spe
cials and live music.
Participants must be 21-years-old or over.
Pre-registration is required.
For more information, call 704-492-0069
or ernail corettalivingston@yahoo.com.
Eastern
Pour on a new year
, GREENVILLE — Greenville AQUA
(Greenville NC Area Queer Anouncements
List) has announced that it is planning a gath
ering at Tipsy Teapot, 409 S. Evans St., on New
Year’s Eve from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
The event will be a potluck-styled one.
Participants are asked to bring a favorite dish
or snack to share. Wine and beer will be avail
able for sale at the bar.
For more information, email
cherdiva4real@yaho o. com.
Hanging out at the White House
■ GREENVILLE — NC Family member
Holly Garriott recently designed an ornament
that is now adorning the White House
Christmas tree. Hers was selected from about
400 submitted from across the U.S.
She was on hand on Dec. 2 when she got to
see the ornament on the tree as well as being
greeted by First Lady Laura Bush.
U.S. Rep. Walter B. Jones selected her to
craft the piece on behalf of his district. She
works annually alongside Jones to organize the
Congressional High School Art Competition.
Garriott is executive director of Emerge
Gallery and Art Center and is on the faculty at
East Carolina University.
The decorative piece includes a cardinal,
Hatteras lighthouse, dogwood, pottery and a
tobacco leaf. It is done in a red, white and
blue motif.
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