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Out and About . compiled by Q-Notes staff
Events and happenings across the Carolinas
Community Centers &
Switchboards
Chariotte Lesbian & Gay
Community Center
704-3330144
820 Hamilton St., Suite B11
Charlotte, NC 28206
www.gaycharlotte.com
Harriet Hancock Center
803-771-7713
1108 Woodrow St.
Columbia, SC 29205
www.scpride.org .
OutWilmington GLCC
910-762-4717
Wilmington, NC 28401
vwwv.outwilmington.com
The Center Project
8436264953
736 8th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
www.thecenterproject.com
Triangle Community Works
Gay and Lesbian Helpline
Raleigh, NC 913621-0055
helpline@tcworks.org
Alternative Resources of the Triad
Community resources and referrals
Greensboro, Winston-Salem & High Point, NC
OutTriad.org. OutGreensboro.com
Upcoming Events:
May 9 • Charlotte
ACLU-NC annual meeting
Mark your calendar for an exciting afternoon with the
ACLU-NC’s Board President Mark Kleinschmidt,
ACLU-NC Board member and award-winning poet
Dr. Anjail Rashida Ahmad and other leaders in the
fight for equal rights. Kleinschmidt will lead a panel
discussion on contemporary issues facing the LGBT
community in North Carolina and across the nation.
Light lunch will be provided. No charge to attend —
bring a friend. Contact MeShon Watkins at
aclunc_membership@nc.rr.com or 919-834-3466 to
RSVP. Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 820
Hamilton Street, Suite B-11.1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
www.acluofnorthcarolina.org
May 9 ■ Durham
Common Woman Concert
The Common Woman Chorus presents its concert,
“Let’s go to the movies!,” featuring hits from “Stand by
Me,”“Dreamgirls,”“The Color Purple,”“Sister Act,”
“Wayne’s World” and more. Eno River Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd. 8 p.m. Free.
www.commonwomanchorus.net.
May 15-17 • Wilmington
Frank Harr Family Fest
The Frank Harr Foundation presents Family Fest, a
three-day festival of activities ranging from musical
and remembrance celebrations, fundraisers, work
shops and seminars, worship services and nightlife
and entertainment. The Frank Harr Foundation’s
mission is to eradicate fear and misunderstandings
against the LGBT community.
For more information about the events, visit
wvmtheffankharrfoundation.com.
May 15 * Charleston
SC Pride Tour
Join Mr. and Miss SC Pride 2008 Jinx Kelly and Kiki
DeVille for the Pride Tour stop at Patrick’s Pub in
Charleston. Proceeds benefit SC Pride 2009. Patrick’s
Pub, 1377 Ashley River Rd. 11 p.m. 843-571-3435.
www.scpride.org.
May 16 • Chariotte
Off Color
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte presents their con
cert, “Off Color.” It’s an e(%y, slightly R-rated tour of
some of the most hystericd songs from “Avenue Q”,
“When Pigs fly”, “Naked Boys Singing,” and a host of
others! Grand Central, 1000 Central Ave. 7:04 p.m. $10
advance/$12 at the door.vmw.gmccharlotte.org.
May 16 • Greensboro
Dining for Friends
Get together with your friends to host a fundraising
party for Triad H^th Project Then join the whole
community at the Greensboro Coliseum for a gala
dessert finale. 336-275-1654.
vmw.triadhealthproject.com/events/dff.php.
May 23 • Myrtle Beach
SC Pride Tour
Join Mr. and Miss SC Pride 2008 fiiix Kelly and Kiki
DeVille for the Pride Tour stop at Time Out in Myrtle
Beach. Proceeds benefit SC Pride 2009. Time Out, 520
8 th Ave. N. 11 p.m. 843-448-1180. www.scpride.org.
June 9 • Raleigh
PAC Reception
EqualityNC hosts their 2009 PAC Challenge Reception
on the 23rd floor of the RBC Plaza in downtown
Raleigh, raising funds for the groups political action
committee and supporting LGBT-friendly and pro
gressive candidates for state and legislative offices.
Join the group for great food and drinks with special
guests N.C. House Speaker Joe Hackney, Rep. Rick
Glazier and Sen. Julia Boseman. More information,
including event location, admission and sponsorship
opportunities, visit EqualityNC’s website.
vmw.equalitync.org.
June 18 * Columbia
‘Rocky Horror’
Trustus Theatre presents a special SC Pride stage per
formance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Proceeds benefit the Harriet Hancock Community
Center. Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. 7:30 p.m. $40 in
advance, shop.scpride.org.
June 20 • Charlotte
Invincible Summer
One Voice Chorus presents their concert, “Invincible
Summer;’ celebrating heroes of all types and featuring
a welcome reception and silent auction. Booth
Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. 7 p.m.
www.onevoicechorus.com.
June 27 • Charlotte
Rainbow Fest
Join RuPaul and other live acts for great drinks, fabu
lous food and wonderful fun, celeirrating Pride on the
day of Stonewall’s 40th anniversary. NoDa neighbor
hood, N. Davidson St. and 36th. 4 p.m. >
info: Announce your community event in Out S About
email: outandabout@q-notes.com.
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Triangle Helpline Training
Are you the person your friends turn to when they have problems? Would you like to be on the front lines of
providing resources to people in crisis? Consider volunteering for the Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Hdpline. You
will learn active listening skills and how to access the numerous resources in the Triangle and beyxmd for
our brothers and sisters who need a helping hand or shoulder to lean on. We are conducting training for new
volunteers in Raleigh, NC in May and July 2009. For more information call 919-821 -0055 or email
helpline@tcworks.org.