BOULDER PRIDE NEWS & EVENTS
Boulder Pride and Perfect Disgrace Theater Present PORRIDGE - A New Play by Brian Bauman
When: Tuesday, August 21, 7:30pm
Where: Performance Space @ The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder
Purchase Tickets Here: http://boulderfringe.com/2007festival/program-details.aspx?id=25
PORRIDGE is a terrifying and devastatingly funny vivisection of the first Gulf War, Cultural Imperialism, Fashion, “Gay Liberation”, and the Miss Universe Contest. Directed by Josh Chambers
Heart Centered Communication: A Free Talk by Lindy Shultz; Sponsored by Boulder Pride
When: August 21, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: The Villas, Brookdale Senior Living, 3350 30th St., Boulder 80301-5608
(SE corner of 30th & Iris). Parking Suggestions: the east side of 30th, along Corona Tr or nearby on the west side of 30th. We will meet in the “Training Room” on the second floor. First, sign in at the main desk. Then head up the nearby stairs and look for room 221 on the east side.
RSVP (space is limited to 12): For more information or to make reservations, contact Lindy at 303-652-1534 or email her at lindy_shultz@yahoo.com
Heart Centered Communication is based on the work of Marshall B. Rosenberg, www.cnvc.org. In 2006, Lindy Shultz became a contributor to the workbook of Dr. Rosenberg’s latest publication: The Nonviolent Communication Training Course.
Call for New Boulder Pride Community House Featured Artist! Calling All Visual Artists!
Boulder Pride would like to find local GLBTQ artists to display their works at the Pride House community center. Painters, photographers and other visual medium artists are welcome to submit a CD, web-page link, or samples of your work for consideration. Please contact Kirsten at (303) 499-5777 or kirsten@boulderpride.org
 Smokers, let your voice be heard!
Maybe you want to quit, maybe you don’t.
Either way, Boulder Pride wants your opinion.
Smoking rates among the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender population are much higher than those in the larger population. For decades, the tobacco industry has targeted GLBT communities with billions spent in advertising, free products, sponsorships, and expensively crafted campaigns. We know quitting tobacco can be hard. We need to know how as a community we can help each other when and if a person wants to quit. Boulder Pride is a partner in the Smoke Free GLBT program as part of our mission of acheiving the well-being of all LGBT people in Boulder County.
If you are a smoker, we want your insight. We want to learn from your experiences, so that if you decide you want to quit, you and others in our community have the right resources. Taking eight minutes to complete this survey is time well spent, and will direct the next few years of our work and allocate limited resources for the GLBT community. We think that is important and hope you do as well. Take the Colorado GLBT tobacco survey now. If you experience technical problems or have questions about the survey, please call Kirsten at Boulder Pride, 303-499-5777 x3.
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SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Monday Night Men'sSupport Group
When: Every Monday, 7-8:30pm
Where: Boulder Pride House, 2132 14th St. Boulder
Come join our on-going, 18 and over, men's discussion group. We provide a safe, encouraging, and supportive place for gay, bi, and questioning men. All men are welcome-- whether this is your first time questioning, or you are just coming out, or you have been out for many years. Come and share your experiences, talk aboutwhat's on your mind, or just sit back and listen. Self-disclosure is optional. The environment is casual. Topics are not predetermined and vary from week to week. We hope to see you there.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) LGBTQ Support Group Meeting
When: Every Tuesday, 6pm
Where: Boulder Pride House, 2132 14th St., Boulder
Contact: Any questions? Call Kristin at 720-338-1868, or Ann at 303-684-0744.
This is an open group where anyone who feels they have a problem with alcohol is welcome.
Boulder BDSM Meeting
When: Tuesday, August 14 at 8:00 PM (repeats every month on the second Tuesday)
Where: Boulder Pride, 2132 14th St., Boulder, 80302
Cost: $ none
Contact: Cassie, ladykenyon@yahoo.com
Description: Any adult (aged 18 and up) is welcome to join us. Please feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share! We share discussions that relate to being kinky. All discussions are confidential and informal. We also plan activities. Meet your local kinky folk and find community! Discussion is open to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation
Boulder Gay Men's Discussion Group
When: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7-8:30pm
Where: Boulder Pride House, 2132 14th St., Boulder
Website: http://home.comcast.net/%7Emickwat/bgmdg/index.html (for topic)
Boulder Pride Women's Support Group
When: Every other Thursday (next meeting, August 9), 6:30pm
Where: Boulder Pride House, 2132 14th St. , Boulder
Website: http://www.womens-group.com/ (for schedule)
Transgender Support Group
When: Every other Thursday (next meeting, August 16 ), 6:30pm
Where: Boulder Pride House, 2132 14th St., Boulder Pride
Contact: Questions? Call Robyn @ 720-841-1836
The Boulder Pride House provides a safe, caring place to meet for transgender and gender queer identified persons living in Boulder County. Several interested transgender individuals in the local community have stepped forward and are interested in forming an active group.
***Please Note: If you wish this group to continue, PLEASE give Robyn a call and let her know your interest.***
OASOS Boulder Youth Group
When: Every Wednesday from 6-9pm
Where: For information or directions to OASOS groups, call Nicki at: (303) 678-6259.
Website: http://www.co.boulder.co.us/health/commhlth/safeZone/oasos.htm
OASOS Longmont Youth Group
When: Every Thursday from 4:30-6pm
Where: Please call Nicki for the address and directions at: 303-678-6259.
OASOS has launched our weekly peer-based support group for questioning, queer, intersexed, pansexual, transgendered, bisexual, lesbian and/or gay (QQIPTBLG) youth between the ages of 13-20 in the Longmont area. The group is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and meets every Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm. This is a drop-in group, so no commitment is required. Facilitators and youth work together to create a space that is welcoming, affirming, and safe for all QQIPTBLG youth. Bus tokens can be provided to assist youth in attending group.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
August PFLAG Meeting
When: Thursday, August 16, 7 p.m., with small groups and joining with all interested persons at 8 p.m. for the program.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder
Join PFLAG Boulder, author and editor Matt Kailey, and several contributors to the upcoming anthology Focus on the Fabulous: Colorado GLBT Voices, the first-ever collection of Colorado GLBT writers, to be released in late August/early September by Johnson Books of Boulder. Matt Kailey will discuss how the book came to be, and contributors will read from their anthology pieces. We are excited to be the first to hear these new works and hope very much to have a sizeable and appreciative audience to encourage these writers.
Rainbow Elders of Boulder County Annual Picnic
When: Tuesday, August 21, 2-4 pm hiking and games, 4-6pm potluck picnic
Where: 5204 Flagstaff Road, Boulder
Contact: Emily Lewis, elewis@co.boulder.co.us, 303-441-3583. RSVP required by August 20.
The Rainbow Elders of Boulder County, a social support group for the older LGBT community, is hosting a picnic open to all ages. Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert. We will handle the rest.
“Absolute! Fabulous! Gorgeous!” – A Drag and Men’s Fashion Show
When: Saturday September 1, 6:30-10pm
Where: The Dairy Center for the Arts
BCAP presents “Absolute! Fabulous! Gorgeous!” our second annual Drag/Men’s Fashion Show. It is our goal to promote HIV awareness - in a fun, festive, and fantabulous way. Angel de Luna will headline, and other local drag entertainers will perform, including Princess Cheri Bottoms and Anita LotaMore. Starr’s Clothing Company will present a Fall Fashion Show. This event will be open to the public for people over the age of 18, unless accompanied by a guardian.
Buy your tickets early – this event SOLD OUT last year. You can purchase tickets:
- Online at www.thedairy.org (24 hours a day),
- By calling The Dairy Center for the Arts at 303.444.7328, or
- Visiting The Dairy Center for the Arts’ Box Office at 2590 Walnut St. / Boulder, CO
You can buy tickets in person or on the phone during regular box office Hours: Tues. – Fri., 10a.m. – 5p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m. - 6p.m.For more information, call BCAP at (303) 444-6121 and ask for Frank at ext. 119.
Open Door Fund Dinner
When: Saturday, October 20 (Mark your calendars!)
Where: St. Julien Hotel
Tickets: $125 apiece and will go on sale this summer.
The keynote speaker will be Dan Savage, author of several books including: Savage Love: Straight Answers from America's Most Popular Sex Columnist, and The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant.
Be prepared for a great evening of community-building and entertainment.
For more information,visit www.opendoorfund.org.
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SOCIAL EVENTS
The Colorado Prime Timers Luncheons
When: Every Wednesday at Noon
Where: Park Avenue Cafe, Located at Park Avenue & I-25
Cost: $5.00 - $10.00 for full meal, includes drink, tax, and tip
For more information contact Jimmy Stanley at 303-442-1667 or jimmyhikes@mindspring.com
Boulder Women's Songwriter's Night
When: August 29 (the last Wednesday of every month)
Where: Rock N' Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Ste I
Website: www.rocknsoulcafe.com
Cost: $3 cover
Hosted by Laurie Dameron. Sign up for musicians and poets at 7:15pm. Perform 15-minute slots.
HEALTH
FREE, Anonymous HIV Testing for MSM
BCAP, in collaboration with Boulder County Public Health (BCPH), is currently offering free HIV testing to MSM (men who have sex with men) in Boulder County . To set up your next HIV test, please call 303-444-6121 and ask for Frank at extension 119.
Free Hepatitis A & B Vaccinations (MSM)
Men who have sex with men (MSM) currently can receive FREE hepatitis A & B vaccinations with Boulder County Public Health (BCPH). Come and get your voucher while it's still available. Limited time offer.
Please contact Frank at 303-444-6121 X 119 or frank@bcap.org to set up a time to pick up a voucher.
