Here's your FUN FILLED weekend in Gay Vegas!
As always we hope you have a FABULOUS and SAFE WEEKEND!
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The Center Presents The Centerpiece
THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INTRODUCES
THE CENTERPIECE, A QUEER
ARTS & CULTURE SERIES
With its newly expanded presence and dedication to evolved programs and
services, The Center is kicking off a brand new and free to the public –
experience: The Centerpiece, a queer arts & culture series.
The inaugural summer/fall
season, beginning June 29 with a documentary screening and ending Oct. 12 with
a concert, was thoughtfully assembled for Nevada’s LGBTQ and allied
communities. Boasting a broad array of subject matter and artistic
medium, each Centerpiece will offer a diverse yet accessible glimpse into the
compelling and often complex world in which we exist.
Full lineup below:
- STILL BLACK: a portrait
of black transmen
Saturday, June 29 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Documentary screening and Q&A with the film’s director,
Kortney Ryan Ziegler
Brought to life by the stories of six diverse transmen, director
Kortney Ryan Ziegler has created a documentary weaving together themes of love,
family, passing and sex. The viewer is welcomed with vivid discussions
and each man brings a colorful and intricate richness as they describe their
relationships with themselves as well as others in their lives.
- TRANS
Saturday, July 13 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Documentary screening and Q&A with the film’s director, Chris
Arnold
TRANS is
a journey into the transgender world through the memorable stories of a
remarkable cast of characters. It begins with the story of Lt. Commander
Christopher McGinn. Upon her discharge from the armed forces, McGinn set
out upon a new mission – one from which she would never return. In TRANS,
director Chris Arnold beautifully depicts Americans who were born with bodies
that do not match their internal perception of themselves.
- (A)sexual
Saturday, July 27 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Documentary screening and Q&A with a special guest from
Asexual Awareness Week
Facing a sex obsessed culture, a mountain of stereotypes, and a
lack of social or scientific research, asexuals – people who experience no
sexual attraction – struggle to claim their identity. (A)sexual combines
intimate interviews with fearless humor as five main characters grapy with the
universal question: how do you deal with life as an outsider?
- Gay Latino L.A.
Saturday, August 10 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Documentary screening and Q&A with one of the film’s main
characters, Alex Aldana
This docu-drama is a voyage into the adulthood of three young men
dealing with issues of family, machismo, religion and life in Los
Angeles. The cast – an immigrant hipster from Mexico, a Berkley graduate
and Salvadoran activist, and a Mexican American trying to escape gang life –
intimately open up about the obstacles and triumphs in their lives.
- Until Someone Gets Hurt
Saturday, August 24 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Book signing and excerpt reading by author Tyson Wrensch with an
interactive seminar focusing on identity theft
This is the true story of a multi-layered crime spree by a master
criminal enterprise. Tyson Wrensch, a former friend and now victim of the
con men at hand, untangled the threads of this decade-long tale filled with
jaw-dropping revelations. Dealing with issues of identity theft, robbery,
murder and how the LGBTQ community can be a target for these kinds of heinous
crimes, Until Someone Gets Hurt is a breathtaking novel
rivaling any Hollywood movie.
- ICONS: The Lesbian and
Gay History of the World, Vol. 4
Saturday, September 7 from 8 – 10 p.m.
A solo musical comedy followed by a discussion with the performer
Touted by Out magazine as “a brilliant show that
will have audiences giving countless standing ovations,” Jade Esteban Estrada’s
one-man musical is not to be missed. Portraying Plato, Virginia Woolf,
Alan Turing, Dr. Evelyn Hooker, Freddy Mercury and Dustin Lance Black, this is
a tour de force that is both relevant and enthralling.
- Andrea Gibson: Slam Poet
Saturday, September 21 from 8 – 10 p.m.
65-minute spoken word performance opened by readings from local
poets
Andrea Gibson is not gentle with her truths. It is this raw
fearlessness that has led her to the forefront of the spoken word movement with
powerful readings on war, class, gender, bullying, white privilege, sexuality,
love and spirituality. FLOWER BOY, Gibson’s fifth full-length
album, is a welcome mat at the door of the heart’s most compassionate room.
- Two Spirits, One Heart
Saturday, September 28 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Interactive seminar, book signing and Q&A with the authors
In Two Spirits, One Heart, Marsha Aizumi shares her
compelling story of parenting a young woman who came out as a lesbian, then
transitioned to male. This inspiring memoir chronicles Marsha’s personal
journey to unconditional love, acceptance and support of her child who
struggled to reconcile his gender identity. Told with honesty and warmth,
parents and loved ones of LGBTQ individuals must experience this story.
- Chris Pureka:
Singer/Songwriter
Saturday, October 12 from 8 – 10 p.m.
Musical performance opened by L.A.-based Emy Reynolds
Chris Pureka, who has shared stages with the likes of The
Lumineers and Ani DiFranco, is a genderqueer musician whose latest release
– Chimera II – is an expression of transition. The name
refers to a three-headed creature of Greek mythology. It’s also a
scientific term describing an organism derived from two genetically distinct
types of cells. Pureka’s life, built on independence and intimacy,
translates stunningly to her music.
Each Centerpiece will be
held in The Center’s new event hall, located at 401 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Some Centerpieces may include adult language and themes. All events are
free of charge, but donations are accepted.
ABOUT
THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
The Gay
and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada is a community-based
organization which supports and promotes activities directed at furthering the
well-being, positive image and human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and queer community, its allies, and low to moderate income
residents in Southern Nevada.
Want A Chest Hair Coat?
From Lady Gaga's meat dress to necklaces made from pheasant's skulls, some designers use all sorts of weird and wonderful materials in the name of fashion. But the latest design is really quite hair-raising. One company has unveiled the world's first fur coat made from 100 per cent male chest hair. The coat was commissioned by Milk Drink For Men, Wing Co., as a protest against the widespread 'manning-down' of British men, typified by clean-shaven chests and emasculating fashion. The coat, which features over one million strands of male chest hair, took a team of fashion designers over 200 hours to create and carries a hefty price tag of £2,499.
10 Biggest Lies You Were Told About Gay Men
As a gay man I have a particular interest in challenging myths and stereotypes relating to gay men in America (and around the world). Myths and stereotypes that go unchallenged become stronger weapons for those who seek to oppress others in society. As the U.S.A. continues to evolve, and as gay men become increasingly more open about our true identities, we must take advantage of all opportunities to educate others about what is correct, and what isn't, in relation to male homosexuality.
Here are 10 of the most problematic myths and stereotypes which play a role in the mischaracterization and dehumanization of gay men in the U.S.
1. "Gay men are all feminine."
The idea that male homosexuality is directly linked with femininity is erroneous. While there are of course some gay men who express themselves (via speech, dress and behavior) in ways which are traditionally "feminine," there are many others who do not. Men behaving in an effeminate manner is not inherently problematic or deserving of public shaming. What is problematic is the assumption that all gay men display the same type of gender behavior. Gay men, as a group, display tremendous diversity in their expressions and displays of masculinity and femininity. Part of the reason this myth about the "femininity" of gay men survives is because many of the most masculine gay men are not necessarily open about their sexual orientation and/or it is not "assumed" by others that such men are gay. In this regard, the most visible gay men are often those who superficially meet the stereotype of femininity, not those who challenge it.
2. "Gay men are into fashion, have tidy apartments, and love Madonna!"
Related to myths about the apparent femininity of gay men are other stereotypes about the personalities of gay men. Some of these stereotypes are so strong that it's as though some people think there really is such a thing as a "gay man's personality." In reality, personality differences amongst gay men are as diverse as those across any other group. Yes, there are some gay men who display an interest in fashion, who take care of their appearance, who have meticulously clean apartments, and who are huge fans of Madonna, Cher, and Lady Gaga! There are many other gay men, however, who don't display these behaviors or interests and many straight men who do display them. While personality-based stereotypes about gay men don't on the surface seem particularly toxic, they are damaging to the extent that they play a role in homogenizing gay men and concealing their uniqueness as individual human beings.
3. "Gay men are attracted to all men and can't control their desires."
Like any other group of people, men who are homosexual are attracted to only certain types of men who spark their interest or sexual desire. The notion that gay men have some type of universal sexual desire for all men is simply absurd. The dominance of this myth in certain societal contexts, however, creates particular problems for gay men who wish to participate or excel in domains (e.g. sport, military) that are strongly associated with "heterosexual masculinity." The suggestion that straight men should "fear" having to share sporting change rooms or military quarters with gay men promotes the damaging idea that gay men are essentially predatory, completely incapable of containing their own desires.
4. "Gay men are promiscuous and obsessed with sex."
Myths abound about the apparent promiscuity of gay men as though sex with multiple partners and an inability to be monogamous are core features of male homosexuality – they aren't. Sexual promiscuity, when it occurs, is a human phenomenon that is not uniquely linked with one particular type of sexual orientation. As with any group of people, the sexual behavior of gay men varies tremendously from person to person, with some being very sexually active and others being almost completely celibate. In common with all human beings, gay men have sexual desire. The suggestion by opponents of equality that male homosexual desire is inherently more "sexual" or more "hedonistic" than heterosexual desire is ludicrous.
5. "Gay men focus on anal sex and mimic male/female sex roles."
The core feature of male homosexuality is sexual attraction to other men, not an exclusive focus on a particular behavior (e.g. anal sex). There are many different types of behaviors that gay men can engage in when interacting sexually with other men. Anal sex is indeed one such activity, but it's certainly not an activity that all gay men participate in, nor is it one that heterosexual people never engage in. Questions about homosexual male sex which focus on trying to identify "who is the man" and "who is the woman" mistakenly assume that gay men act out heterosexual roles during anal sex. While some gay men identify strongly with "top/active" or "bottom/passive" roles, many others regard themselves as "versatile" and do not exclusively identify with either role.
6. "HIV/AIDS is primarily a disease among gay men."
Within heterosexist and homophobic societal contexts, HIV/AIDS is frequently misrepresented as a disease of gay men. While in the U.S.A. men who have sex with men are over-represented in the population of people who has HIV/AIDS, labeling the illness as a "gay" one dismisses the reality that HIV transmission globally is uniquely associated with one particular group: human beings (of all sexual orientations). The fact that gay men form the single largest group of people with HIV/AIDS in America fails to take into account the various societal and cultural factors which contribute to this occurrence. Societal discrimination against gay men can have direct effects on individuals, impacting self-esteem and leading some men to engage in behaviors which place their health at risk.
7. "Gay men are not relationship-oriented."
The suggestion that being homosexual would make gay men less able to connect with or fall in love with another person is illogical and has no basis in reality. Opponents of marriage equality demonize gay men as sex-obsessed on the one hand and yet on the other hand refuse to support their access to an institution (marriage) that aims to foster sexual monogamy and life-long interpersonal commitment. What is truly amazing is that throughout history and to this day, so many gay men have been able to sustain long-term committed relationships with a male partner in spite of having to deal with intense societal discrimination and lack of structural support for their relationships. As the legalization of same-sex marriage becomes more widespread, an increasing number of male couples are now choosing to formalize their relationships legally.
8. "Male homosexuality is caused by parenting or trauma in childhood."
Many of those who oppose LGBT equality dismiss the biological basis of sexual orientation and promote other theories regarding the development of a homosexual orientation. Some argue that a male homosexual orientation develops as a result of certain types of parenting such as the presence of an overly involved mother and/or an absent father. There is no evidence to suggest that how people parent their children has any direct involvement in the type of sexual orientation a child subsequently develops. Others suggest that sexual abuse in childhood can cause the development of a homosexual orientation. Again, there is no evidence to support this claim. The suggestion that abuse causes the development of a homosexual orientation doesn't hold up given that many gay men have no such abuse history.
9. "Gay men can't be trusted around male children."
Opponents of equality frequently make both overt and covert efforts to create false associations between male homosexuality and pedophilia. In reality, the two phenomena have nothing in common: gay men are no more likely to sexual abuse children than straight men are. This heinous attempt to mischaracterize gay men as "child predators" and "recruiters" for homosexuality becomes particularly problematic in domains where the care of children is of paramount importance, such as in schools and activity-based organizations (e.g. Boy Scouts). Sadly, in their efforts to avoid the toxic label of "pedophile," some gay men socially distance themselves from the male children of friends/relatives, avoid employment roles which involve close contact with boys, or refrain from pursuing a life as a foster care or adoptive parent.
10. "Two gay men as a couple can't raise healthy and happy children."
Those who support discrimination against gay men frequently claim that children need a "mom and a dad" in order to prosper in life. Rather than focusing their efforts on preventing heterosexual divorce, such people focus on the alleged dangers of parenting by same-sex couples. In reality, there is no evidence to support the notion that children raised by gay male couples are harmed psychologically, physically or socially as a result of being parented by two men. Thousands of children in America are raised by gay male couples. Social science research from a wide range of settings and disciplines has demonstrated that children raised by same-sex couples (including gay male couples) experience similar outcomes to those raised by opposite-sex couples in relation to psychological, physical and social development.
A version of this article originally appeared on The Huffington Post.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Night School 4 Girls and Frank Marino team up for Night School 4 Gays
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Night School 4 Girls and Frank Marino team up for Night School 4 Gays
Special class will benefit The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
School is in sashay-n. Night School 4 Girls is teaming up with Frank Marino, star of Divas Las Vegas, for a special experience, Night School 4 Gays, Friday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip. For the first time ever, the fun and frisky class invites male participants to join in and help a cause. “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been asked to host the first Night School 4 Gays,” said Marino. “Night School 4 Girls is about unleashing attitude and confidence, and I think it’s great that we’re involving the gay community, and that it’s all for a good cause.”
Led by Marino, the longest running headliner on the Las Vegas Strip, and real showgirls, the special 70-minute class teaches sexy moves, the art of sensuality, pole dancing tricks and a burlesque routine, complete with chairs and feather boas.
Portions of proceeds from the class will be donated to The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. Night School 4 Girls advocates a message of empowerment that emphasizes the feeling of being sexy at any age and any shape. Night School for Gays hopes to reinforce that message with one-of-a-kind experience that allows students to bring out their fun and fabulous side.
After completing the course, students graduate as Vegas lifestyle pros, gaining a new set of skills and a diploma as proof. Graduates will also get the chance to win raffle tickets to the hottest shows in Vegas, as well as other items.
Night School 4 Girls and Night School 4 Gays is produced by SPI Entertainment, the leading Las Vegas provider of world-class fun and entertainment, which also produces the hit shows Thunder From Down Under and American Storm.
Tickets are available at http://www.nightschool4girls.com for a special price of $25, with promo code: NS4Gays. Ages 21 and up.
Night School 4 Girls takes place Friday and Saturday afternoons at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip. For more information on packages, schedules and more, visit: http://www.nightschool4girls.com or call 702-701-7778.
- See more at: http://www.vegas24seven.com/?p=21806#sthash.jp3iTe7X.dpuf
Friday, June 21, 2013
SURVEY: Twinks, Cubs And Bulls Most Likely To Be Total Bottoms
SURVEY: Twinks, Cubs And Bulls Most Likely To Be Total Bottoms
Are you a Top Twink? A Muscle Pup? Maybe an Otter? A Bull Bottom? Or a Wolf?
The folks at Noodles and Beef recently posted a survey allowing gay men to self-report their stats (age, weight, hairiness, etc.) and find out exactly what gay clique they belong to.
You can also view the physical features of the average person in each clique. For instance, according to the decidedly unscientific survey, the typical Otter is 27 years old, weighs 160.3 pounds, and is “extremely hairy.” In contrast, the typical Gym Bunny is 28 years old, weighs 163.8 pounds, and is “totally smooth.”
In addition, you can see attraction by cliques: 83% of Muscle Bears are into other Muscle Bears. 18% of Twinks are into Cubs. And 45% of Gym Bunnies are into Gym Rats.
You can also see the distribution of tops and bottoms within each clique. It should come as no surprise that Daddies are statistically more likely to be tops than any other clique. Twinks lived up to their stereotype by identifying overwhelmingly as bottoms, making them perfect matches for Daddies. But bottom Twinks, don’t get your hopes up about Bulls: no matter how big and aggressive they may appear, they are one of the cliques most likely to be bottoms.
Take the survey to find out which clique you fit into, as well as how you hold up in comparison to others. You may be surprised at the results.
Full story here: http://www.queerty.com/survey-twinks-cubs-and-bulls-most-likely-to-be-total-bottoms-20130621/#ixzz2Wry1mNbH
Thursday, June 20, 2013
American Medical Association Opposes Gay Blood Ban
American Medical Association Opposes Gay Blood Ban
During a board meeting Tuesday, the American Medical Association voted to oppose the U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy that has prohibited gay men from donating blood for the past 30 years, reports ABC News.
The ban was originally put into place in 1983 as a response to the AIDS epidemic. Since then, it has become standard practice for all blood donations to be tested for HIV, making the FDA’s ban an outdated policy, according to some experts.
"The lifetime ban on blood donation for men who have sex with men is discriminatory and not based on sound science," AMA board member William Kobler said in a statement. "This new policy urges a federal policy change to ensure blood donation bans or deferrals are applied to donors according to their individual level of risk and are not based on sexual orientation alone."
The AMA’s stance on amending the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood in the U.S. falls in line with recent policy changes in other countries. Earlier this year Canadian Blood Services approved a change in policy that would allow gay men to donate blood if they have abstained from having sex with another man for five years prior to their donation. Additionally, other countries such as Australia and the U.K., require only a one-year window of deferral for sexually active gay men, while South Africa requires only a six-month period.
The 10 Queerest Disney Movies
OUR TOP 3 FAVS!
Peter Pan is probably just asexual: that would explain his revulsion when Wendy tries to kiss him. But the whole living with a bunch of Lost Boys on a distant island is pretty queer. And let’s not forget that his best friend is a fairy named Tinkerbell.
Seven men living together in the forest? And look how irritated they are when a woman has the gall to show up and disrupt their way of life. Snow White’s a total cockblock.
Ursula is a drag queen. No, really, she was visually inspired by the great Divine, which would explain the striking similarities. And the plot is filled with classic queer tropes: primarily Ariel’s inability to fit in and her forbidden desire. Don’t worry, in the end King Triton accept Ariel coming out as a human.
SEE THEM ALL!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Don’t Call it a Comeback: Cher to Perform at NYC Pride
6.18.2013
BY MATTHEW BREEN
Cher’s having a big year. She just finished recording her new album (to be released September 24 on Warner Bros. Records), she’s scheduled to perform on June 18 on the season finale of NBC’s The Voice, and her documentary on her mother, Dear Mom, Love Cher, is coming out on Lifetime next month.
But hold on to your Bob Mackie headdress: NYC Pride has just announced that Cher will be performing at the 2013 Dance on the Pier on June 30.
“NYC Pride is thrilled to welcome Cher to the stage of this year's Dance on the Pier! Her performance will be one of the most memorable in the history of this world-class party," says Chris Frederick, managing director of NYC Pride in a release. "Now in its 27th year, the Dance on the Pier continues a proud tradition of partnering with all-star talent to create a high-quality event that raises funds to support local LGBT non-profits and New York City's annual Pride festivities."
Artists have included Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, and Cyndi Lauper have all been part of the event in year’s past. But it’s motherfucking Cher this time. Cher. There ain’t no fashionably late to this ball.
Get your ticket at nycpride.showclix.com.
Obama urges ban on workplace bias
against gays
Monday, June 17, 2013 | 12:24 a.m.
President Barack Obama is marking Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month by calling on Congress to pass legislation banning workplace discrimination against gays and lesbians.
He says such bias is wrong and must be changed.
Obama says legislation pending in Congress would ban such discrimination "now and forever." Said Obama: "We need to get that passed."
The president spoke Thursday at a White House reception in honor of LGBT Pride Month.
Read more: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jun/17/us-obama-gay-lesbian/#ixzz2WaOb4Wt8
Friday, June 14, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Directed by David Ament.
Showtimes: June 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 8pm; June 23 at 2pm
Ticket: $20
Purchase Tickets Here
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
KRAVE MASSIVE TO OPEN SATURDAY JUNE 15th!
The WORLD'S LARGEST GAY CLUB IS FINALLY READY TO OPEN! Are you ready Vegas? Krave Massive is set to open their doors this Saturday June 15th on the 3rd floor of Neonopolis above their sister property Drink and Drag! The renovated theater soon to be home to gay men near and far has 80,000 square feet of a mega club! Downtown will be the place to be with the future of this club looking to have a comedy club, LGBT movie theater and outdoor pool on the roof with cabanas!
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