Debate: America's Greatest Moral Crisis? Nov, 1 • Matthews Concord's Dr. Michael Brown, director of the Coalition of Conscience, and Babbi Shtnuley Boteach will debate, "Is Homosexual Activism America's Greatest Moral Crisis?" Brown has been an outspoken opponent of LGBT equality both locally and nationally. Boteach, a nationally-respected Orthodox Jewish teacher and thinker, takes a softer, although still orthodox, view on homosexuality. {Note: This event might include topics or discussions some might find offensive, uncomfortable or hostile.) Southern Evangelical Seminary, 3000 Tilley Morris Rd., Matthews, NC, 28105. 7 p.m. For directions, visit ses.edu. Oct. 30-Nov. 7 • Winston-Salem 'Foreigner' Festival Stage presents "The Foreigner." Charlie Baker is a visitor from England wo inadvertently overhears a conversation that leads to mys tery and hilarity. Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. $18- $34. Various times. festivalstage.org. (Photo Credit: Meredith Stephens) Oct. 30 • Charlotte Nodaween The NoDa Neighborhood Association presents the NoDa Halloween Festival including the Freaky 5k Twilight Race, Pimp My Pumpkin Fine Art Auction and "Rocky Horror Picture Show" Viewing Party. 5 p.m.- 2 a.m. Get more information and event details at nodaween.com. Oct. 30 • Charlotte Glitterati Ball This year's Glitterati Ball takes on Zombieland. Come dressed in costume for your chance to win $1,000. Presented byJ Studio, Just Twirl and My Townhome. Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 9 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Tickets avail able at glitteratiball.com/tickets/zombieland. Oct. 30 • Greensboro GGF Halloween The Guilford Green Foundation hosts a spooky night of fun hosted by Big Shirli Stevenz. Costume prizes and more. Space is limited. Q Lounge, 708 W. Market St. $25 in advance at ggfnc.org/events.html. $30 at the door. Oct 31 • Charlotte Halloween Benefit Join this benefit for Susan G. Komen For the Cure and party the Halloween night away. Live entertainment, appetizers, open bar and dessert lounge. The Palisades of Lake Wylie, 1374 Grand Palisades Pkwy. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. social2benefitorg. Nov. 2 • Statewide Election Day Don't forget to head out to your polling place and vote in this year's mid term elections. Several races are on the ballot including state judicial offices, state House and Senate seats, U.S. House and Senate seats and various city and county offices across the state. To learn more and to check your voter registration and polling place, visit www.sboe.state.nc.us. Nov. 4 • Raleigh OutRaleigh: Priscilla Join the LGBT Center of Raleigh for a special screening of “Priscilla Queen of the Desert" with drag performances. Tickets cost only $10. Beer and wine available at concessions. For more information, visit lgbtcenterofraleigh.org or email outraleigh@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com. Nov. 5 • Charlotte Guild Social: It Gets Better The Charlotte Business Guild will hold a social in honor of the It Gets Better Project including live poetry readings. Wooden Vine, 231 N. Tryon St charlottebusinessguild.org. Nov. 6 • Asheville AIDS Walk The Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP), in partnership with 36 community- based organizations, non-profits, churches and businesses, will host the Asheville AIDS Awareness Walk 2010. Walkers will gather at 11 a.m. in The Grove House at 11 Grove St in downtown Asheville and proceed up Patton Ave. to the Vance Monument where Womansong of Asheville will perform. Scheduled speak ers include County Commissioner David Gantt, AIDS Advocate Joy Oliver, and Rev. Brian Combs of the Haywood Street Congregation. wncap.org/aidswalk. Nov. 10* Fort Mill Wednesday Night Out Wednesday Night Out is a happy hour for LGBT professionals in the Rock Hill and Charlotte areas. Come meet and mingle with others who are part of this great community and make some new friends. Open to adults (21+) who are members or supporters of the LGBT community. WNO is sponsored by Bud Light. Madison's on the Corner, 900 Crossroads Plaza. wednesdaynightout@gmail.com Nov. 12 • Charlotte Glee BINGO RAIN and Shelita Hamm present their farewell Gay Bingo in the Queen (iity. Grady Cole Center, 310 N. Kings Dr. 6:30 p.m. gaybingocharlotte.org. goqnotes.com/qguide/events Nov. 13 • Hickory Beauty Pageant Bingo The Not Your Mama's Bingo folks call the numbers again while attendees help select the pageant winner. Hickory Jaycees Development Center, 470 Hwy. 70. Proceeds benefit ALFA. For tickets, call ALFA (Advancing Life. Fighting AIDS.) at 828-332- 1447 ext. 222, Taste Full Beans at 838-325-0108 or Now & Then Consignment at 828-323-1010. notyourmamasbingo.com. alfainfo.org. Nov. 13 • Greensboro ENC Conference and Gala Mark your calendars now for the fourth an nual Equality North Carolina Conference and Gala, hosted again this year at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. For more de tails as they become available or to register or sponsor, visit equalitync.org/conference. Nov. 19 • Greensboro The Sound of Bingo Guilford Green Foundation presents "The Sound of Bingo, the most loverly bingo of them all!" Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St. 6 p.m./ cocktails. 7:30 p.m./bingo begins. $15/general. $10/students, military, ggfnc.org. Nov. 20 • Durham Fall Concert Common Woman Chorus holds its fall concert. Turn Your Radios On with CWC Alumnae Octet and Athena's Fire, a women's quintet from Pittsburg. Eno River UU Fellowship Churdh, 4907 Garrett Rd. 8 p.m. Free. 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