BIAS & HATE CRIME TRAINING: REGISTER NOW

 

Become a Trainer for Your Campus… Stop The Hate Train The Trainer Special 10 Year Observance "Remembering the Legacy of Matthew Shepard" West Coast -- California REGISTER NOW NEVER FORGET. TAKE ACTION TODAY. LEARN HOW TO PREVENT & RESPOND TO BIAS & HATE CRIMES The Stop The Hate Train The Trainer Program supports colleges and universities in preventing and combating bias and hate crimes on campus as well as fostering the development of community. The program allows top administrators, student affairs professionals, faculty and students to learn new innovative tools to take action on hate crimes and bias-motivated violence issues on his/her campus. The only resource of it's kind specifically for college campuses, the Stop The Hate 250+ page premiere training manual and three day, 18-20 hour Train The Trainer program was developed in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League, Association of College Unions International, Campus Pride, The Southern Poverty Law Center, Wilbron Institute, Matthew Shepard Foundation, Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Training Center and the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence. Find out more information online at www.stophate.org or by clicking below. DATE Tuesday, April 14 to Thursday, April 16, 2009 Tues & Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time Zone LOCATION Police Academy Building 1000, Room 1013 Napa Valley College 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway Napa, California, 94558 FEES View Fees View Event Information Please Respond By Friday, March 13 for the Early Registration Rate   Stop The Hate is owned and operated by Campus Pride,the leading national nonprofit 501(c)3 for student leaders and campusgroups working to create a safer college environment for LGBT studentsacross the United States. The program was founded by Shane L. Windmeyerand was developed in parternship with the Anti-Defamation League,Association of College Unions International, The Southern Poverty LawCenter, the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence, the MatthewShepard Foundation, Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Training Center and the Wilbron Institute.

 

2/6:::Night OUT at the Warhol

Hello All,

Alan Jones of PATF, Stephen Cup of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and myself have put together a fun, safe evening for Pittsburgh-area GLBTQ college-age youths and supporters on Friday February 6th. Emphasis on the 17-21 age bracket. Socializing and hands-on artmaking and viewing. Please pass the word along to your young people!

Best,
Mary



Friday February 6th:
Night OUT @ the Warhol

5:00-10:00
half-price museum admission ($7.50; $6.00 for students. free with some student ID's (Pitt, CMU, Chattham)

Silkscreening in the Underground Studio (byo-t-shirt or print on paper)
Buttonmaking
Cafe open til 9:00
Photobooth
6 Floors of the Museum open!

 

MEET LILY TOMLIN & SUPPORT THE GLCC!

An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin

February 7, 2009 at the Benedum Center

Performance at 8:00 PM

Followed by a Meet and Greet reception benefiting the GLCC

If the names: Edith Ann, Madame Lupe, Judith Beasley or Trudy make you think of Lily Tomlin and you would enjoy a night of Classic Lily Tomlin, followed by a meet and greet after the show, you are in luck!

One of America's foremost comediennes, Lily Tomlin brings an extraordinary, award-winning career that spans Broadway, film and television to Pittsburgh. "An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin" is a nostalgic presentation of more than a dozen of her famous characters including Edith Ann, the precocious five-and-a-half-year-old, Trudy, the New York City bag woman who plays host to visiting aliens, Ernestine the telephone operator, and Lucile the rubber addict. It will be a night of sidesplitting comedy, woven in with Lily's affectionate reminiscences of her Midwest childhood.

Ticket orders for this event must be received by February 5th, 2009

To purchase tickets: $90.00

By phone: Kat Carrick 412-793-5274

On line at http://www.glccpgh.org/

Mail to: GLCC, P.O. Box 5441 Pittsburgh PA 15206

PLEASE NOTE: If you already purchased a ticket for Lily from the Cultural Trust and would like to attend the Meet and Greet fundraiser, you can add on the event through the GLCC for an additional $23.00. See above for ordering options.

All Tickets for the Meet and Greet will be held at the Will Call office at the Benedum Center

cityLIVE! - Building Blocks for Urban Education - Feb 19

 

(OF THE CONTEST FOR INNOVATION! EVENT) To see full version of the event, just click here.

6:30PM @ NEW HAZLETT THEATER > CLICK TO RSVP Presented in collaboration with the Pittsburgh chapter of CEOs for Cities.

Providing quality public education for all has been called the civil rights issue of our time. Why doesn't every child in American today have access to the best education possible? When will we get there? How can we bring about the transformation? Cocktails and conversation to follow. Show your love! 6:30PM @ NEW HAZLETT THEATER > CLICK TO RSVP

What does it take to get the ordinary citizen to take action? Experience the power of the vote and civic engagement with people who were moved to take action.

6:30PM @ NEW HAZLETT THEATER > CLICK TO RSVP

How do we enhance the quality of life of our elders, and why does it make economic sense for all of us.

Read more at www.citylivepgh.org! CITYLIVE! IS A NO WALL PRODUCTIONS, HEINZ FAMILY FOUNDATION, NEW HAZLETT THEATER COLLABORATION and is sponsored by: City Paper, The Fine Foundation, The Grable Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, The Heinz Family Philanthropies, The Benedum Foundation, RK Mellon Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation and Anonymous

 

operation sappho:::open your heart

operation sappho:::open your heart
01/17/2009 -

10:00 PM

Location: Remedy 5121 Butler Street

operation sappho:open your heart
monthly queer-lady danceparty

saturday january 17th
10pm-2am

DJ's>>>
mary mack (sapphic stronghold)
kristen (body on body, kiss & tell, benefit organizer extraordinaire)
D.H. (braddock via brooklyn.
heart power!)

$4 / $3 if you wear a KEY
(crucial love power)

photobooth
two floors of party
no smoking on the dancefloor


REMEDY
5121 butler street
21+


Contact:
URL:

Absolute Ballroom

Absolute Ballroom
01/17/2009 -

ALL DAY EVENT

Location: 6617 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206

SAME-SEX BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS

2 courses to choose from each week – mix/match or come to both!
Jan 17 – 4 p.m. Salsa and Merengue, 5 p.m. Foxtrot and Swing
Jan 24 – 4 p.m. Foxtrot and Swing, 5 p.m. Tango and Cha Cha Cha
Jan 31 – 4 p.m. Tango and Cha Cha Cha, 5 p.m. Waltz and Rumba
(Valentine!s Day) Feb 14 – 4 p.m. Waltz and Rumba, 5 p.m. Hustle and
Bachatta
Feb 21 – 4 p.m. Hustle and Bachatta, 5 p.m. Salsa and Merengue
Feb 28 – 4 p.m. All Dance Review, 5 p.m. All Dance Review

- Plenty of On-site Parking
- Air-conditioned and Heated
- Safe and Clean Environment

- No Partner switching (for couples)

- BYOB
- No Experience Needed

Walk-ins welcome at $15 each course
6-session course for only $60 a person ($10 a lesson)
BONUS - 12-session course for only $95 a person ($8 a lesson)

Private Lessons Available! Call 412-656-3667 to Pre-register TODAY!
Valentine!s Day is right around the corner!
6617 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206

--
Absolute Ballroom and Dance Center of Pittsburgh
"It's all about the Dancing!"
location: 6617 Hamilton Road, Pittsburgh, PA
web site: www.absoluteballroompgh.com
phone: 412-441-1461


Contact:
URL: www.absoluteballroompgh.com

POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
02/09/2009 -

ALL DAY EVENT

Location: online

2009-2010 Point scholarships are accepting applications- a wonderful
opportunity for many  students.

Point Foundation is the nation's largest scholarship granting organization for LGBT students of merit.

Point provides support through multi-year scholarships, leadership
training, mentoring and hope to LGBT students who are marginalized because
of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Applications for the 2009-2010 school year become available at
www.pointfoundation.org December 12th, 2008 with a February 9th, 2009
deadline.

I ask that you please distribute this message and attachment to your
students and other affiliates and encourage them to apply.


Students in all disciplines and at any level of higher education are encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Point Foundation
at ray@pointfoundation.org

Thank you!


Contact: ray@pointfoundation.org
URL:

THAT'S SO GAY! An exploration of Labels and Stereotypes by Today’s Youth

THAT'S SO GAY!    An exploration of Labels and Stereotypes by Today's Youth
01/25/2009 -

2:00 PM

Location: Black Box TheaterCAPA High School (111 9th Street, downtown Pittsburgh)Parking garage across 9th Street

Free and Open to the PublicReception after both shows "That's So Gay!" What exactly does that mean? Experience Dreams of Hope's new show, That's So Gay!. Through poetry, dramatic scenes coached by Ted Hoover, dance choreographed with Beth Corning, percussion coached by Janelle Burdell, songs composed with Douglas Levine and coached by Thomas Wesley Douglas, all under the artistic direction of Susan Haugh, the youth explore the labels and stereotypes they hear every day. Because of an overflowing audience at last January's kick off, we are holding Two Audience Previews this January 25, 2009. With every performance, the show evolves through your feedback and the experiences of the performers.. Come help Dreams of Hope launch their new season as they take the show on the road to universities, hospital staff meetings, schools, places of worship and businesses. Funded in part by generous donations from individuals and the following: The Heinz Endowments, Three Rivers Community Foundation, Lambda Foundation, Pennsylvania Partners in the Art Program of the PA Council on the Arts. For more information:www.dreamsofhope.org  or phone (412) 361-2065

Contact:
URL: www.dreamsofhope.org

Dykes on Bikes(R) Fundraiser

Dykes on Bikes® Fundraiser
01/31/09 -

9:00 PM

Location: Cattivo

Pittsburgh Dykes on Bikes® is hosting a fundraiser for start up costs and needs your support. We are organizing a party at Cattivo January 31, 2009 that includes lots of fun. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Adele, a wet tee shirt contest, Jello shots, Cleavage kisses, and a raffle for a chance to wet a girl. Motorcycle permit manuals will be available for free scattered around the bar. Come join your local leather biker dykes for a night of biker fun and mischief.

When: January 31, 2009, Party starts at 9:00
Where: Cattivo
Cover: $3.00



Contact: info@pittsburghdykesonbikes.com
URL: www.pittsburghdykesonbikes.com

Inner Vagabond Nite, Ray Vega Latin Jazz and more!

First of all, let me say "thanks" for the fantastic Global Beats New
Year's Bash event! I was impressed to see so much enthusiasm and such
a variety of people! The comments were very positive and I think the
event is a "keeper!" Special thanks to Lanxess Corporation, the
Multicultural Arts Initiative and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for
believing that Global Beats can be a platform to celebrate and unite
unique cultures of the world through a distinctively groovy kind of
night! Big hugs to Kokolo band members for their good vibes!

Pictures can be viewed at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/arrepiabrasilinpittsburgh/NewYears?feat=directlink

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On Friday, January 9th, Global Beats is partnering with Your Inner
Vagabond World and Coffee Lounge! This wonderful new partnership is
important because similar to Global Beats, YIV strives to provide a
community crossroads that promotes relaxation, socialization and
cultural interaction through its coffee house. The party begins at 8
pm and I'll be presenting a selection of "global chillout" music for
all tastes! I'll also be celebrating my birthday on this special
night and your presence means a lot.

Details on the event:

Address: 4130 Butler St in Lawrenceville (near Strip District)

Cover: $3.00 and you can bring your own alcoholic beverage. Try
their excellent selection of middle-eastern appetizers as well! For
more information visit: http://www.yourinnervagabond.com

Party with a cause: a donation of $10 is suggested in lieu of
birthday gifts. This will go to one of my favorite charities, the
Dreams Can Be Foundation, to help needy children in Brazil. I truly
believe that it is in giving that we receive. Can't come but would
like to join my cause? Donate online at http://www.dreamscanbe.org/

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The Brazilian Radio Hour on WRCT 88.3 FM is welcoming Ray Vega for a
special jazz show and live interview! Listen and you will have a
chance to win tickets to Saturday's performance!

When? Friday, Jan 9th from 6 to 7 pm on 88.3 FM or live webcast on www.wrct.org

RAY VEGA Latin Jazz Quintet

Presented by: Trust Education and Community Engagement Department

Venue: Cabaret at Theater Square- Tickets: $22, $20

Ray Vega's quintet presents fiery Latin jazz as well as straight
ahead, swinging jazz. Ray has established himself as one of the
innovators of the Latin jazz music scene. A multi-talented trumpeter,
percussionist, composer and arranger, he presents Jazz from a
refreshingly original and contemporary perspective. Vega is a veteran
of the bands of Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Hector
LaVoe, Johnny Pacheco, and Mario Bauza, to name just a few. For
tickets or more information: pgharts.org or 412-456-6666

Carla Andrea Leininger
www.globalbeatspitt.com