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Volume 9 Issue 3
March 2009
www.gaydayton.org
Maps
Events
Articles
Calendar
www.pridedayton.com
Upcoming Pride and Dayton LGBT events March/April
Thursday March 26, 2009 7:30 Pm Screening of the movie PEDRO, The Neon
Saturday, March 28, 2009 Club Masque Pride Fundraiser
Saturday, March 28, 2009 – 7:30 Cabaret; Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Benefit
Musicale
with the “Rubi Girls” and “The Broadway Broads” go to
www.daytongaymenschorus.com
Early Bird Tickets for Pride Dinner on sale now at www.daytonlgbtcenter.com thru
April 15
April 18, 2009 The Right Corner Pride Benefit"
Saturday April 11, 2009 Stage Door and L-Room Pride Fundraiser
June Pride Events
Sat; May 30, 2009 with the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Concert
“BravISSeamo” at the Victoria Theatre
Wed June 3, 2009 Dayton Pride Dinner with national entertainer Poppy Champlin
and film producer Malcolm Lazin
Thurs June 4, 2009 Pride Nite at the Neon Movies screening The Saint of 9/11
Fri June 5, 2009. Pride-Nite on the Quad: Look to The Word for upcoming details
of this fun event on the eve of PrideFest
Saturday June 6, 2009, annual PrideFest at Dayton’s Courthouse Square
featuring entertainment with food and beverage vendors from 11 AM – 6 PM.
Sun June 28, 2009 Pride Picnic at Irelan Park, Kettering, Ohio sponsored by
several faith groups in the Miami Valley 2 PM
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The Partnership thanks it’s supporters including GayDayton Publications, Dr. Robert L. Brandt, Jr.
M.D., The Word media sponsor, MJ’s Café, The City of Dayton, Stonewall Democrats, The
Montgomery County Democratic Party, Diversity Dayton, Aquarius, The L-Room and the
Stagedoor, The Right Corner, 464 on Fifth, Will Deaton and American Family Insurance, Club
Masque, The Human Race Theatre, The Rubi Girls, The Neon Movies, PFLAG, The Living
Beatitudes, DO-IT Bowling, Miami Valley Ohio Prime Timers, The Lambda Car Club, Youth Quest,
Calendar of Events
Feb 27 - March 15
The Dayton Theatre Guild presents
“The Paris Letter” for more information
937.278.5993 http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/
March 7
“A Blast From The Past” fundraiser to
benefit VFW National Home for Children
at M. J.’s Cafe` 10:30 pm
March 10
PFLAG monthly meeting at Cross Creek
presentation by Josh Stucky of the Fabulous
Rubi Girls
March 26
Movie: “PEDRO” the story of Pedro Zamora
at the Neon for info: www.neonmovies.com
March 28
Pride Fundraiser at Club Masque
March 28
Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus presents
“Benefit Musicale” 7:30pm at
1368 Huffman, Dayton 45403
March 19 - April 10
The Human Race Theatre presents
“Doubt, A Parable” for more information
(888)228-3630 http://www.humanracetheatre.org
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by: Terri Schlichenmeyer
aka: “The Book Worm”
[email protected]
“Civil Wars: A Battle for Gay Marriage” by David Moats
c.2004, Harcourt 25.00 / $28.00 Canada (hardcover) 288 pages
The parents are seated, the guests are smiling,
and the officiate awaits the happy couple. A
wedding is about to start.
The groom looks dapper in his tux, a spring-like
blossom pinned to his lapel. He’s a little nervous,
but ready to embark on this trip with his beloved.
The groom looks dapper in his tux, a spring-like
blossom pinned to his lapel. He’s a little nervous
but he’s been waiting for this day for a lifetime.
A misprint? No, just the exercise of what many argue is a basic civil right.
The battle for and against Proposition 8 vehemently rages in California, months
after its passage disallowed same-sex marriage. In the book “Civil Wars: A
Battle for Gay Marriage” by David Moats, you’ll read about another historic
political skirmish for the rights of gays and lesbians to march down the aisle.
Nearly twelve years ago, in a small town clerk’s office in Milton, Vermont,
Holly Puterbaugh and Lois Farnham kicked off a small snowball that became an
avalanche of controversy and court-fight.
The two women filed for a marriage license.
Within two months, four other people – a lesbian couple and a gay couple – did
the same thing. All were turned down by their town clerk. All six sued the state.
The Vermont Supreme Court’s eventual decision was a curious one: the lawyers,
Beth Robinson and Susan Murray, technically won the case, but the Court turned
the ultimate decision over to the Legislature. To win the right for gay marriage,
the lawyers would have to fight again.
But it wouldn’t be easy. When the news broke nationally, a loud outcry followed.
Religious conservatives weighed in with their opinions. Legislators were
badgered and intimidated. Gays, lesbians, and their families gave impassioned
pleas on behalf of their loved ones. Neighbors spoke out against neighbors
at Vermont Town Hall meetings, and unlikely supporters were surprised by
unexpected dissenters. Those who wanted to see the issue die were vociferous in
their desire. Those who wanted to see it pass were hurt by the anger but insisted,
as Moat says in his introduction, “When love shows up, it does not always obey
arbitrary social conventions.”
When I first opened this book, I thought it was going to be dry, dry, dry. I was
wrong, wrong, wrong. “Civil Wars” rivals any good legal thriller, but it’s all true.
Beginning with the Vermont Supreme Court decision and ending with the
political aftermath of the decision to create “legal unions”, author and journalist
David Moats weaves in the life-stories of the people who acted as catalyst for
the initial lawsuit, as well as legislators for whom the decision had personal
importance, politicians willing to “do the right thing” and the behind-the-scenes
people whose stories inspired those involved.
Though “Civil Wars” was published in 2004, I think it’s more relevant than ever,
particularly in light of the California battle over Proposition 8. No matter which
side of the aisle you’re on, and though this may be a challenge to find, you need
to read this book.
BENEFIT MUSICALE: On March
28, 2009, The Dayton Gay Men’s
Chorus is sponsoring their signature
annual fundraising event, “Benefit
Musicale” at 1368 Huffman, Dayton, OH 45403. The event will
be held in a European-style chapel in Dayton’s historic Eastern
Hills. The venue is an elegant, preserved architectural jewel of
Dayton’s history. Built as the Esther Price family’s private chapel
in the 1940’s, it features immense vaulted wood-beamed ceilings,
arched limestone masonry, and stunning stained-glass windows
that were created in Germany just for the Price family. Entertainment will be provided by members of the DGMC, local legends
The Broadway Broads and the fabulous RubiGirls. “A fun, lighthearted, yet classic cabaret event to benefit the DGMC programming season and support their mission “to inspire, encourage, and
sustain excellence in the choral arts and to achieve a gay-affirming
presence in the Greater Miami Valley.” Advanced, preferred
table seating is $50/person or a table of 10 for $450. Catering by
The Chimneys Inn of Miamisburg, OH. There will be a cash bar,
raffles, and a silent auction. Ample parking is available. Cocktails
will be served from 6:30pm-7:30pm, during which time guests
can meet representatives of local GLBT mission-driven organizations, including PFLAG, The Dayton Pride Partnership, the Dayton
GLBT Center, MuCrew, Miami Valley Prime Timers, and AIDS
Resource Center Ohio. The cabaret program beings at 7:30pm.
Join the DGMC, as we celebrate our five-year history through
narrative and song, and anticipate our next full concert, BraviSEAmo!, at the landmark Victoria Theatre on May 30th, 2009.
BraviSEAmo!: On May 30th, 2009, the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus will kick-off Gay Pride Week activities with their final concert
of the season, “BraviSEAmo”, at the landmark Victoria Theatre.
The concert will feature songs of the open seas, with a staged version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore. Allen Kimbrough,
DGMC President and development chair said, “It’ll be a version
of Pinafore you’ll never forget! Artistic director Jason Schuler
has some surprises in store for both the chorus and the audience.
When pressed to reveal them, he said, “We’ve put an ironic twist or
two into the story because as far as we’ve come as a society, some
things never change. We want our audience to do more than hear
our performance of Pinafore; we want them to feel the power of
the story and be energized by it.” Schuler has brought in American
bass William Himmelbauer to play the role of Sir Joseph Porter
K.C.B. Himmelbauer who has performed with the Vidin Philharmonic Orchestra in Bulgaria, the Amato Opera Company, Opera at
Rutgers, The Village Light Opera Group, West Side Opera, and the
Metropolitan Opera chorus in New York City, brings a profound
element into the production the DGMC is proud to present to its
Dayton Audience. Tickets for BraviSEAmo! are $15 each; children
7 and under are admitted free of charge.
In partnership with the Victoria Theatre Association, the DGMC
anticipates broad audience appeal, attendance, and appreciation
for an inspiring and entertaining evening of men’s choral music.
Ship AHOY! The DGMC is also pleased with the renewed and
increased collaborative efforts with the Dayton Pride Partnership
and other local GLBT mission-driven organizations. The process
of networking to share technical, financial, and human resources
helps Dayton and the greater Miami Valley region celebrate the
community’s vitality and spirit of unity during Pride Week 2009
activities. For tickets or more information, contact 937-626-7048
or e-mail [email protected].
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“UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2009”
The Electricians, the dry-wallers, the plumbers,
MJ’s owners and staff, the Center Board
and volunteers have completed the needed
demolition and are rehabbing – the lights are on!
NOW WE NEED YOU!
Come and Party with us at the New Dayton
LGBT Center site - See how much has been
accomplished in the last 12 months
since the 2008 Under Construction Party
7 PM Saturday April 4, 2009
117-119 East Third Street Entrance beside MJ’s Cafe
$10.00 per person
Lite Hor’douerves and beverages,
Cash Bar for Beer and Wine
Call the Center Hotline for more information
937-274-1776
PEDRO ZAMORA BIOPIC TO SCREEN AT THE NEON
On Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 7:30pm, The Downtown
Dayton LGBT Film Festival will host a special, mid-year
screening of the film PEDRO – which celebrates the
extraordinary life of Pedro Zamora, a young man who, when
he found out he was HIV positive made the decision to
dedicate his life to speaking out about his condition. In 1994,
Bunim/Murray Productions made the groundbreaking choice
to cast openly gay, HIV-positive, Cuban-American Zamora as
part of MTV’s THE REAL WORLD: SAN FRANCISCO.
Sponsored by the Greater Dayton LGBT Center, proceeds
will benefit AIDS Resource Center Ohio, and tickets are
$10.00 per person. Advanced tickets will be available
beginning February 1. Visit www.neonmovies.com for
information on the theatre and www.pedrothemovie.com for
information on the film.
For additional information (including press photos from the
film), please contact Jonathan McNeal at THE NEON via
e-mail at [email protected] or at (937)222-8452.
The 17th annual Equality Forum is the Largest annual national and
International GLBT civil rights forum. Equality Forum 2009 has
no registration fee and all substantive programs are free. All programs can be found at www.equalityforum.com
Dayton Area Faith Groups, Pride Partnership and Gay
Men’s Chorus Work Together
March 2009. Dayton, OH. The Dayton Pride Partnership
along with the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus and a coalition
of LGBT Faith groups announced this month that there
are two more Pride events being added to the 2009
June Pride festivities. First, the Dayton Gay Men’s
Chorus final concert of the season, “BraviSEAmo”, will
be held just prior to the early June events on May 30th,
2009 at the Victoria Theatre. This annual event has
traditionally been marketed as a stand-alone event,
but, the leadership and members of these groups
came together to join marketing forces and collaborate
for a unified community celebration of Pride Week
activities. The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus is a Gold
level Pride Sponsor. The other new event is a revival
of an old event. A coalition of faith groups has reserved
Irelan Park in Kettering Ohio for a festive picnic on the
afternoon of June 28th to cap the Pride month activities
off. It will be a potluck gathering with hamburgers,
hotdogs, beverages and paper ware furnished by the
organizers. Attendees are encouraged to bring a salad,
side dish, or dessert to complete the picnic. For full
details visit www.Pridedayton.com.
The other pride events are as follows: Wednesday, June
3, the annual Pride Dinner at the Ponitz featuring Poppy
Champlin. Early Bird discount tickets for this event are
on sale at www.daytonlgbtcenter.com through April 15.
June 4 is Pride Nite at the Neon with several screenings
of the Saint of 9/11. June 5th is a Pride Nite on the
Quadrant with festivities happening at all of the LGBT
bars and the new Center. Last, on a June 6th is the
annual PrideFest March and Rally in downtown Dayton.
For all details of Pride, visit www.pridedayton.com.
National Equality Rally at Independence Hall
History will be repeated at Independence Hall with the National Equality Rally
beginning April 27th through May 3rd 2009. The National Equality Rally is
held at Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Pavilion Philadelphia, PA. It is the
birthplace of liberty and where our movement for Equality was launched with
demonstrations each July 4th from 1965 to 1969. The rally will feature 34 panel
discussions, 8 parties and 10 special events. The 17th annual Equality Forum
is the largest annual national and international GLBT civil rights forum. The
Equality Rally does not charge registration fees and all substantive programs are
also free. So each and every reader, if time permits, should plan to attend.
This years rally for Equality in front of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell
Pavilion and Gay Pioneers Historic Marker on Independence Mall, arises from
community-wide aspirations for Congress and the Obama administration to
enact trans-inclusive hate crimes and ENDA protection, the repeal of “Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell” and Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), prioritize LGBT
health issues and ensure same-sex family equality.
Some of the features for this years rally includes;
• Challenges of the Russian GLBT Community is the international
focus
• San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will received the 14th annual
International Role Model Award, and The New York Times Company
will receive the 7th annual International Business Leadership Award
at the International Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center.
Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell in the Honorary Dinner Chair.
• Richard Amsel Retrospective of the works of Hollywood’s
preeminent illustrator in collaboration with the University of the Arts.
• A Conversation with Bishop Gene Robinson facilitated by Rabbi
Linda Holtzman
• Equality Forum 2009 includes 10 national executive directors of
GLBT organizations, four “out” gay mayors and other national and
international movement leaders.
• Voices of Equality concert with 300 members of the Philadelphia
Gay Men’s Chorus, Anna Crusis Choir and the Mendelssohn Club of
Philadelphia
• 5th annual National Interfaith Service at historic Christ Church
• SundayOUT!, the region’s largest annual GLBT street festival
• BB”Q” – in the “gayborhood”
The 10th annual art exhibit at Equality Forum 2009 is the longest running
annual exhibit of gay and lesbian artist and is a grand part of Equality
Forum’s rally. “The first-ever Richard Amsel retrospective is the icing
on the cake to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our annual exhibit of gay
and lesbian artists,” said Equality Forum Executive Director Malcolm
Lazin. “Richard Amsel was Hollywood’s top illustrator and a legendary
Artist.” Richard Amsel Retrospective
features sketches and illustrations for major
Hollywood movies including “Raiders of
the Lost Arc,” “Hello Dolly!” and “The
Sting.’ Illustrations for Bette Medler’s
album covers including “The Divine
Miss M,” and some of his TV Guide
cover including portraits of Elvis Presley,
Lucile Ball, Johnny Carson and Katherine
Hepburn.
Amsel, a native
of Philadelphia,
began his career
when he won a national competition at art
schools to create a poster design for the movie
“Hello Dolly!” He was a student at Philadelphia
College of Art and Design (now The University
of the
Arts).
Later in
his career,
Amsel won a Grammy Award and the
Key Arts Award from the Hollywood
Reporter.
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