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Bay Area Stuff....
Thought I would start this thread for Bay Area happenings.....
here's the first one: Butch/Femme Socials invites you to a games night. Bring your Monopoly, Scrabble, Scattagories, Cranium, Poker, Cards,Checkers, Chess ETC...(some games onsite). WHEN: Wednesday, December 2nd, 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. WHERE: Wicked Grounds, 289-8th Street @ Folsom in San Francisco www.wickedgrounds.com WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends over 18 yrs old WHAT ELSE: Easy street parking, walking distance from Civic Ctr. BART, sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea available. Some stuff for sale in this shop so bring your Xmas/Chanuka lists. Casual dress, singles and couples, afterwork get together. |
Party at our Anniversary Celebration of our
5th SWING FESTIVAL December 4-6 in SF at historic Hotel Whitcomb (Market at 8th)! Starting Friday, December 4th with our 3rd North American Open Same Sex Swing Championships Any Swing Goes Contest in West Coast, East Coast, Jive, Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa or whatever makes you swing... Plus weekend of bands, lessons, workshops & more contests discounted below! Volunteer to get in FREE (email Burnie at gayjitterbug@...) NEW DAYTIME WORKSHOPS ADDED: 2 day workshops in Tap by Lynne Jassem and Big Apple, Trankey Do and Tap Shim Sham by Catrine Ljunggren! GET A FULL PASS FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND: 2 day workshop in Balboa Swing! 3 night workshops in Lindy, Blues, Shag, 20's Charleston and of course Balboa! 3 nights of dancing with bands and the North American Swing Championships! No host bar. DANCE TICKET DISCOUNTS: Register at meetup.com by RSVPing and paying by PAYPAL... http://www.meetup.com/SwingFestivalDanceDiscounts/ $12 just Friday Night HERE ONLY! $15 at door. $15 just Saturday Night HERE ONLY! $25 at door. $12 just Sunday Night HERE ONLY! $15 at door. FUN LESSONS WITH NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED (additional cost starting at 7pm each night) WEEKEND PASS DISCOUNT REGISTRATION: http://www.signmeup.com/63246 $50 for Dance Pass for 3 nights. $65 for dances with night lessons. $100 Full Pass if staying in hotel! OR IF NOT IN STAYING IN HOTEL: $150 FULL PASS for all day workshops and all dances and all lessons (extended to November 15th) $160 by November 24th $175 after! Door prices may be more! MORE ALA CART DISCOUNTS: Tap. Big Apple, Trankey Do or Tap Shim Sham must be preregistered if not buying a Full Pass... ALA CART DAYTIME TAP & JAZZ VERNACULAR GROUP DANCES: -Big Apple with Catrine Ljunggren (3 hours $40) Saturday, December 5th: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc..._button_id=954... -Tap Shim Sham by Lynne Jassem Saturday, December 5th: Paypal preregistration soon! -Basic Tap by Lynne Jassem Saturday, December 5th: Paypal preregistration soon! -Trankey Do Line dance with Catrine Ljunggren (3 hours $40) Sunday, December 6th : https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc..._button_id=954... -Basic Tap by Lynne Jassem Sunday, December 6th: Paypal preregistration soon! Thank you, Burnie QueerJitterbugs.com |
ButchFemme Socials Winter Ball
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm - Midnight Location: Humanist Hall Street: 411-28th Street City State Zip: Oakland CA Notes: Singles mingle 6-7 p.m., DJ dancing 7-Midnight 19th Street BART Station is nine blocks away. Wheelchair accessible, street parking, parking lot next door but fills up fast. Join Couples & Singles for Dancing, Socializing, Snacking & Struttin' Your Stuff Butch-Femme, Femme-Femme, Butch-Butch, Lesbo, Dyke, Queer, Tranny, Tomboy Femme,Genderqueer, Basically... YOU! Tickets: $10.00 paid via paypal, DETAILS TO FOLLOW REGARDING WHEN TO BUY TICKETS. YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER, NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR. NO REFUNDS ON TICKETS, NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! Put Your Sexy On! Suits, Tuxes, Slacks, Leather, Cocktail dresses, Skirts Don't let clothes be the reason that you don't come. Wear what's comfortable! Hearty hors d'oeuvres, dessert and some drinks included with admission, BYOB. DJ dancing with DJ LUNA ! ALSO, we donate to a charity every year at this event, please bring food gift cards of any denomination from Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joe's for Meals for Reals benefiting needy folks in the Butch/Femme community OR mail your gift card to: S. Gilbert, 237 Wayne Ave. #360, Oakland, 94606. If you can, send your card in DECEMBER as they could really use the food in December. Smoking outside by the fireplace Places to Stay in Oakland: The Bates House, 399 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, 510-893-3881 gay owned and operated B&B Best Western Inn at the Square, 233 Broadway at 3rd St., Oakland 510-452-4565 or 800-633-5973 The Washington Inn Hotel, 495-10th Street at Broadway, Oakland 510/452-1776 To donate decorations, firewood, water or soda, please email butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com To get a free admission, volunteer at least one hour, email me at: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, LIMITED VOLUNTEER SPACES. Put volunteer in the subject line of your email. How to buy tickets will be posted in January 1, 2010 See you there, Rope and T __________________ www.ButchFemmeSocials.com |
bumping this up....
please read about the Winter Ball for ButchFemmeSocials of Oakland and SF.... it's the post above this one........post #3 |
Join us for Bulldagger Bingo at the White Horse!
WHEN: Monday, January 11th at 6 p.m. WHERE: White Horse, 66th & Telegraph in Oakland WHAT: Really Bulldagger Bingo, (proceeds go to Pacific Center in Berkeley, www.pacificcenter. org) WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends ALL welcome WHAT ELSE: casual after work get together, easy street parking, food across the street at the Smokehouse, Captain will be pullin' those numbers. See you there, Rope and T |
Tickets are going fast, make sure you get yours at discounted prices. The last day to mail in your check is Dec 28th. You will be able to buy your advance price New Year Eve Trip the light fantastic Ball tickets on line at Brown Paper Tickets up until Dec 30th at 8pm. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/93488
Trip the light fantastics Very Last New Years Eve Dance Dec 31st 2009 Trip the Light Fantastic presents For LGBTQI community and it's friends Beginning partner dance lesson 8.30 to 9.00pm. Non stop dancing till 1am. What better place to welcome in the New Year, meet new friends and old, and celebrate the passing of one year and the birth of another. Singles very welcome and mixer dances and games will be included at the end of the lesson. Last year we had over a 100 people welcoming in the New Year with the most amazing energy. We will also have a wish tree again this year so that you can set your intentions for 2010, if you would like to. When: Thurday, December 31st, 2009 Where: Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland Map It What Time: 8.30 - 1 am. Entry: $20 in advance and $25 on the door. Dances: country western two step, waltz, east coast swing ,west coast swing, night club two step, salsa , and line dancing. Beginners: No experience or partner necessary Age range: The group regularly ranges from mid twenties to 80's. Allergies: This is a smoke, scent and alcohol free dance, please help keep this a safe space for people with scent allergies. Accessibility: Lake Merritt is a wheelchair and scooter accessible venue, with elevator, ramps and accessible bathrooms. No sign language facilities. Attire: Formal Complimentary non alcoholic drinks and desserts buffet included, NYE party favours and hats, new years eve toast, midnight celebration, huge sprung dance floor, romantic view of the lake. More Information: Contact zoe@... Wesite: www.tripthelightfantastic.org |
ButchFemme Socials Winter Ball
TICKETS ARE $10.00 !
Butch/Femme Socials Winter Ball tickets are on sale! You may purchase tickets through paypal, butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com. You must have a ticket to get into this event, NO TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR. You must buy a ticket through paypal, provide a name and an address for your tickets to be mailed to you. There is NO WILL CALL for tickets, there is NO transfer of tickets to others for you at the door. If you cannot attend, sell or give your tickets to others but do not send them to the door to pick them up. NO REFUNDS! If you have not received your tickets in the mail by Feb. 23rd, email me at: butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com This event does sell out so get your tickets early! Title: 6th Annual B/F Formal Winter Ball Date: Saturday, February 27th Time: 6 p.m. until Midnight [singles mingle 6-7 p.m.] Location: Humanist Hall Street: 411-28th Street (wheelchair accessible)near Broadway City State Zip: Oakland CA OVER 18 yrs. old 19th Street BART Station is nine blocks away, easier to get cabs from 12th Street BART Station. Street parking, parking lot next door but it fills up fast. Join Couples & Singles for Dancing, Socializing, Snacking & Struttin' Your Stuff Butch-Femme, Femme-Femme, Butch-Butch, Lesbo, Dyke, Queer, Tranny,Tomboy Femme, Genderqueer, Basically... YOU! Put Your Sexy On! Suits, Tuxes, Slacks, Leather, Cocktail dresses, Skirts Don't let clothes be the reason that you don't come. Wear what's comfortable! Hearty hors d'oeuvres, desserts and some drinks included with admission, BYOB. DJ Luna provides our dance music! Smoking outside by the fireplace only. To donate decorations, firewood, water or soda, OR QUESTIONS please email butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, ALSO, we donate to a charity every year at this event, please bring food gift cards from Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joe's any denomination for Meals for Reals benefiting needy folks in the Butch/Femme community OR mail your food gift card to: S. Gilbert, 237 Wayne Ave. #306, Oakland, 94606. VOLUNTEERS GET IN FREE! Work one hour and get in free. Please email me at butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com, and put Volunteer in the subject of your email. Please indicate how you'd like to help. Set-up at 4:30 p.m. day of the event (yes, I'll feed you too) Take tickets at the door, tell me which time slot or as needed 6-7 p.m., 7-8 p.m., or 8-9 p.m. Clean up throughout the evening 8-9 p.m., 10-11 p.m., or 11-Midnight, Midnight until it's done PLACES TO STAY FOR THOSE COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN: 1) Best Western, 233 Broadway & 3rd St. Oakland, CA 800/633-5973 (online booking specials) 2) Washington Inn, 495-10th & Broadway, Oakland, CA near 12th St. BART. 510-452-1776 3) Bates House B&B, 399 Bellevue, Oakland, CA Gay-owned510/893-3881 A huge thanks to Amba for coordinating the Femme Posse to provide desserts! www.femmeposse.com See you there, Rope and T *****SEE ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET TICKETS THROUGH PAYPAL, if you have paypal problems, email me at butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com, put in the subject line of your email, paypal question. Also, for the leather inclined, there is a leather play party Friday, Feb. 26th at the S.F. Citadel, www.sfcitadel. org Mystique is NOT a women only play party |
ButchFemme Socials Winter Ball Feb 27th
How to buy tickets for Butch/Femme Socials Winter Ball on Feb. 27th:
You may need to set up a paypal account and it's easy to do so, basically you're linking your checking account, atm, or credit card to securely send money over the internet. Go to www.paypal.com Click on the button, Send Money Online At the To, enter butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com At the From, enter your email address At Amount, enter $10.00 PER TICKET Then click the continue button. And then follow the instructions from paypal. Don't forget to include your mailing address and who you're paying for so you can receive tickets in the mail. NO, tickets have not been mailed out yet. We will mail tickets out the first week of February. If you have any further problems using paypal or need help, contact my able assistant at: hamlettesf@yahoo. com and describe your problem in your email, put paypal in the subject of your email. Why are we using paypal? Because it's faster and easier, also our ticket outlets this year couldn't handle B/F Socials. Let's get ready to party! Rope & T (see above post for more info about the Ball) |
Join us for Bulldagger Bingo at the White Horse!
WHEN: Every Monday from 6-8 p.m. WHERE: White Horse, 66th & Telegraph in Oakland WHAT: Bulldagger Bingo, (proceeds go to Pacific Center in Berkeley, www.pacificcenter.org) WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends ALL welcome WHAT ELSE: casual after work get together, easy street parking, food across the street at the Smokehouse, Captain will be pullin' those numbers. See you there, Rope and T this is a fun thing to do with a bunch of your friends..........and Pacific Center is a great place that is open to all us queer folk......... |
Superbowl Party
RainbowChick07 and myself are having a Super Bowl Party! Well, as big of a one as our apartment can hold that is!
In the effort of being more social with our local bay area bfp folks, we would like to extend an invitation to anyone who is down for watching the game, having a drink, and just generally having a good time! We will have a pool going for anyone who is interested! We have drinks, and will also be providing football type food! Anyone is welcome, just shoot me a pm for information on time and place |
Bulldagger Bingo at the Ho..........
Join us for Bulldagger Bingo at the White Horse!
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 1st at 5-8 p.m. WHERE: White Horse, 66th & Telegraph in Oakland WHAT: Really Bulldagger Bingo, (proceeds go to Pacific Center in Berkeley, www.pacificcenter.org) WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends ALL welcome WHAT ELSE: casual after work get together, easy street parking, food across the street at the Smokehouse, Captain will be pullin' those numbers. (Great turn out of butch/femme folk last month, hope you can make it). Bring your dollar bills. See you there, Rope and T |
Winter Ball
There has been a flurry of new people adding to the list and a reminder to old timers to the list.
GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE BUTCH/FEMME SOCIALS WINTER BALL! LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS IS FEB. 22ND! Hello all, Butch/Femme Socials Winter Ball tickets are on sale! You may purchase tickets through paypal, butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com FOR $10.00. You must have a ticket to get into this event, NO TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR. You must buy a ticket through paypal, provide a name and an address for your tickets to be mailed to you. There is NO WILL CALL for tickets, there is NO transfer of tickets to others for you at the door. If you cannot attend, sell or give your tickets to others but do not send them to the door to pick them up. NO REFUNDS! If you have not received your tickets in the mail by Feb. 25TH, email me at: butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com This event does sell out so get your tickets early! Title: 6th Annual B/F Formal Winter Ball Date: Saturday, February 27th Time: 6 p.m. until Midnight [singles mingle 6-7 p.m.] Location: Humanist Hall Street: 411-28th Street (wheelchair accessible)near Broadway City State Zip: Oakland CA OVER 18 yrs. old 19th Street BART Station is nine blocks away, easier to get cabs from 12th Street BART Station. Street parking, parking lot next door but it fills up fast. Join Couples & Singles for Dancing, Socializing, Snacking & Struttin' Your Stuff. Butch-Femme, Femme-Femme, Butch-Butch, Lesbo, Dyke, Queer, Tranny, Tomboy Femme,Genderqueer, Basically... YOU! Put Your Sexy On! Suits, Tuxes, Slacks, Leather, Cocktail dresses, Skirts Don't let clothes be the reason that you don't come. Wear what's comfortable! Hearty hors d'oeuvres, desserts and some drinks included with admission, BYOB (there will be some liquor available). DJ Luna provides our dance music! Smoking outside by the fireplace only. To donate decorations, firewood, water or soda, OR QUESTIONS please email butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com, ALSO, we donate to a charity every year at this event, please bring food gift cards from Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joe's any denomination for Meals for Reals benefiting needy folks in the Butch/Femme community OR mail your food gift card to: S. Gilbert, 237 Wayne Ave. #360, Oakland, 94606. VOLUNTEERS GET IN FREE! Work one hour and get in free. Please email me at: butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com, and put Volunteer in the subject of your email. I need volunteers for clean up only which starts around 10 p.m. or you can start at 11 p.m. No heavy lifting involved just picking up trash and put up the chairs. PLACES TO STAY FOR THOSE COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN: 1) Best Western, 233 Broadway & 3rd St. Oakland, CA 800/633-5973 (online booking specials) 2) Washington Inn, 495-10th & Broadway, Oakland, CA near 12th St. BART. 510-452-1776 3) Bates House B&B, 399 Bellevue, Oakland, CA Gay-owned 510/893-3881 A huge thanks to Amba for coordinating the Femme Posse to provide desserts! www.femmeposse. com See you there, Rope and T *****SEE ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET TICKETS THROUGH PAYPAL, if you have paypal problems, email Rope at butchfemmesocials@ yahoo.com,put in the subject line of your email, paypal question. You can also read instructions at www.ButchFemmeSocials.com |
It's TRUE-Winter Ball Tickets going going gone
Thanks to all who bought tickets for the Butch/Femme Socials Winter Ball this Saturday. There are no tickets for sale at the door and all ticket sales are over. Thanks! Rope and Toughy |
The Winter Ball was fabulous. 220 butch/femme folks in all our finery and diversity. There were out-of-towners, some first time ButchFemmeSocials attendees as well as familiar faces. Thanks to all you for helping create community.
We also raised $435 in cash and food gift cards (Safeway, Trader Joes's, etc) for the Meals for Reals folks. This is double what we raised last year!!! Meals for Reals provides food gift cards to lesbians in Alameda County who don't qualify for food stamps or their food stamps have timed out. Many many thanks to those who donated in this crappy economy. You are helping lots of b/f folks and other lesbians with your generosity. And DJ Luna rocked the house with an amazing variety of music with sets of salsa to country western to waltz to hip hop. And last but certainly not least.... many thanks to all the volunteers......we really truly could not do this without you. Rope and T |
i had a really really great time with my Ms!!! my first time at this particular event and i met some of the greatest people ever!! helping Sir Rope and Danny set up was a great time!! this boy was proud to help out and be a part of a really great event!! we topped off the evening at merrit bakery per Toughy's suggestion with great conversation and chicken and waffles!! i am a lucky boy to have been able to experince such a warm crowd of people!!
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Cal and I had the most amazing time. Slow dancing in a wheel chair :wheelchair: is oodles of romantic. The disability access was amazing.
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:threadneedspics: We had a hella good time, music was loud and everyone was Fabulous. :flyingweed: We even had Groovy time on the Patio, hung out on the ramp n smoked...and got us a new :| Gang Sign. http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._6741420_n.jpg :vampirebat: And we got to squish Snowy, Adele, Cal, Grant...and many others. :cannabis::dance2::dance1::seesaw::dance1::dance2: :cannabis: What more could we have asked for? :2driedel: Well, Toughy...no event is complete without you losing yer shirt. :popcorn: And we thank you for making that happen: http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs454...._5681745_n.jpg More photos on the Facebook of course. :groupphoto: Thanks to everyone for putting it all together. :beerbros: :daywalker: |
Greyson and I had the best time. It was very special for us as this dance was where we first met. I loved dancing with Greyson and reminiscing about that evening.
I really enjoyed meeting some of the folks I have interacted with here in real time. Our friends we invited from Sacramento enjoyed it as well. Thank you Rope and Toughy for hosting the party. It is a wonderful contibution to our community. And the chicken and waffles hit the spot! |
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Fantastc that Susan K had such a great turn-out with the Meals program! Of course the Bay Area B-F community always is very generous and helps out with many benefits! ********************* :chaplin: FYI: Nights Partner Dancing First Fridays/Month - this Friday, March 5th 2-Step, Waltz, Swing (WC & EC), Latin & Line Dancing $10 (includes lesson & light refreshments. Instruction (no partner or exprience necessary) - starts at 7:30-8:45 Open dancing 8:45 - 11 pm. Wear leather soled shoes/boots for dancing Smoke, scent & alcohol free. Lake Merritt Dance Center (across from Lake Merritt) 200 Grand Ave. Oakland (disability accessible)[COLOR="Blue"] [email]CountryNightsDance@abcglobal.net[/email][/COLOR] |
Dyke March benefit w/ BubblinSugare MCing !
A **FANTASTIC** line up next Sunday at Dyke March benefit in Club 21 in Oakland...rad below!
Seize the chance at seeing the Momma's Boyz and more at a Club 21 benefit for the Dyke March in Oakland. Olivia Cruises has very generously donated two cruise tickets to the Dyke March. We'll be raffling them off along with other valuable prizes. Our theme for 2010 is "Dyke Planet/Green Planet." For the San Francisco QUEER Area the Party Season is upon us, Sunday evenings included! So come on out to Club 21 – Sun, May 16th, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. 2111 Franklin @ Broadway, Oakland $10-20 no one turned away, wheelchair accessible •Master and Mistress of Ceremonies Pippa Flemming and Bubblin Sugar •Momma’s Boyz •The Kaylah Marin Band. •Surprise D.J. Sign up for Dyke March event list through e-mails and text alerts at wrapsodi.com/thedykemarch Attachment: 20k (image/jpeg) DPGP_1.1 |
Just wanted to wave hi to ya toughie!
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FYI- COLAGE seeking Board members
This is your opportunity to join COLAGE's Board of Directors during a very exciting time for the organization! In the second year of implementing our new strategic plan and in the midst of celebrating our 20th anniversary, COLAGE is looking for dynamic, passionate and active leaders to join the Board of Directors and work with the organization to take it to the next level of its development and impact.
COLAGE is the only national, youth-driven network that connects people with a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent to a community of peers. Growing up knowing that our families are different can make a kid feel confused or conflicted. By connecting with others who share our experience, COLAGE helps us come to the realization that our difference is our strength. With this realization, we become leaders and advocates for the policies that matter most to our families. Based in San Francisco, COLAGE offers an integrated array of local, regional and national programs. With over 10,000 member contacts, a network of chapters across the U.S, and 20 years of expertise in youth empowerment and LGBTQ family matters, COLAGE represents and organizes the millions of people who have one or more LGBTQ parents and families. The COLAGE Board of Directors is an intergenerational, multi-racial/multi-cultural group of dedicated volunteers that includes youth and adults with LGBTQ parents, LGBTQ parents, and allies from all over the United States. The Board convenes for in-person meetings twice annually in addition to participating in ongoing conference calls and committee meetings. The Board provides crucial guidance and oversight for COLAGE and its programs, performs important fundraising and governance duties, and supports the staff of COLAGE in their ongoing work. To ensure that all organizational decisions and actions are guided by and reflect COLAGE's diverse membership and constituencies, we are currently seeking people who have one or more of the following backgrounds or identities to apply: * Do you have one or more transgender parent(s) and/or identify as trans? * Are you a person of color and active in communities of color? * Are you from/Do you reside in the Midwest or a rural area of the U.S.? Or from the cities of NYC, DC, or LA? * Are you male-identified? * Are you between the ages of 15 and 17? COLAGE especially seeks dedicated board members with skills and experience in: * Public relations, marketing, media communications, and e-communications; * Financial management, investment & oversight or non-profit accounting; * Fundraising, especially event planning and individual donor program development BASIC REQUIREMENTS: * Uphold COLAGE's mission, vision, values, and methodology * Volunteer average of 10-20 hours per month (some months more, some less) * Attend in-person three-day meetings twice per year. Spring meeting is in SF Bay Area, Fall meeting location rotates. This Fall the meeting will be in Washington D.C. over the weekend of October 10-12, 2010. * Participate in all-board conference calls every 6 weeks * Actively participate on at least one board committee, including monthly calls * Be an ambassador for COLAGE and LGBTQ families, including being publicly 'out' about your family, in your community TO APPLY: Please submit completed COLAGE Board Application Form to the COLAGE Board Development Committee (nominations@colage.org). When your application is received, you will be notified and may be asked to participate in an interview with one of our current Board members or Executive Director. QUESTIONS? Email our Board Development Committee at nominations@colage.org or contact Beth Teper, Executive Director at 415-861-5437, director@colage.org. http://www.colage.org/2010/07/colage...d_members.html |
Welcome to Country Nights Women's Partner Dancing------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Two-step, Waltz, Swing, Latin, & Line dancing! ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- First Friday's -- August 6th, 2010 Lake Merritt Dance Center *a fully disabled accessible venue* Located at: 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland , CA Instruction by - Adrianne Santillon 7:30-8:15pm Line Dance - Reggae Cowboy! 8:15pm-8:45pm - Basic West Coast Swing Lesson 8:45-11:00pm Non-stop Dancing! $10 *Includes Lesson & Light Refreshments* Walk in, dance out! NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY! *All ages Welcome *Excellent Teachers *Warm and Inviting Atmosphere Info:(510) 534-6226 Email: CountryNightsDance@sbcglobal.net www.CountryNightsDance.com Join us on Facebook as well! ================================================== ============================ Upcoming Events/Classes- Texas Rose - Second Saturday's www.texasrosedance.com Latin Dance Party - Forth Saturday's www.emilycolesdance.com Monday's Dance Classes by Zoe Balfour www.tripthelightfantastic.org Sunday Ballroom Dance Classes by Dancing with the Queers www.dancingwiththequeers.com |
Butches night out Femmes welcome !
Butches night out Femmes welcome (cuz we ain't stoopid).
WHEN: Thursday, August 26th, 5-9 p.m. WHERE: White Horse, 66th St & Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, CA WHAT: Casual after work get together for singles and couples, we're playing BINGO to raise money for Meals for Reals that helps feed Butch/Femme folks in our community. ALSO, bring any denomination food gift card from Lucky's, Safeway, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods. WHAT ELSE: Easy parking, wheelchair accessible, drink specials, pool tables, big screen TV, smoking lounge, casual hang out. Food across the street at the Smokehouse or order pizza to come in. See you there, Rope and T |
Butch/Femme Socials Tea Dance--October 9th
October 9th
GET READY TO DRESS UP! Find that groovy tie and that little black dress! However do not let clothes be the reason you do not show up, wear what makes you YOU! Butch/Femme Socials Tea Dance! NO COVER CHARGE! WHAT: B/F Socials singles mingle and couples joining us for DJ dancing(single mingle first hour and half) WHEN: 6-10 p.m.! Arrive fashionably EARLY. Saturday, October 9th. Happy Hour drink prices 6-8 p.m. There is food available on site. WHERE: Impala Club, 501 Broadway at Kearny in S.F. www.impalasf.com WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends WHAT ELSE: There is parking in three different lots across the street (ranging $5-15.00 in those lots), street parking availabe BUT READ THE STRICT PARKING RULES/THEY TOW AROUND THERE, best parking found on side streets Kearny,especially if you arrive early. Raffle to raise money for our Holiday Party in December. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARPOOLING. THANKS, to Dawn and Amy for finding us this venue for our Tea Dance! See you there, Rope and Toughy ALSO, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS OR HELP HOST THE SINGLES MINGLE, EMAIL ME AT: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, put in the subject line VOLUNTEER. Find us on Facebook- Butch/Femme Socials www.ButchFemmeSocials.com :blueheels: |
Hammer and Nails in San Francisco
If you've not heard our butch brother from up north read, come on out to hear Ivan Coyote at the event below. Rope--
Hammer and Nails in San Francisco September 16, 2010 - 08:00am Modern Times Bookstore 888 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA See map: Google Maps Hammer and Nails brings together Yukon storyteller Ivan Coyote and new Orleans comic Jessica Halem for a north/south butch/femme aural exploration of words and wit. Cost: $15.00 Jessica Halem is a Fool’s Fool. Called “Brave and Bawdy” by Time Out Chicago and “Righteous and Chipper” by the Times-Picayune, Jessica was raised by hippie Jewish artists from the East Coast which was anything but normal – or easy – in small-town Ohio, but did help to foster this very funny “on-your-face” comic who puts her queer spin on everything from Sudafed to Feminism to Glory Holes. www.jessicahalem.com Ivan Coyote was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. An award-winning author of six collections of short stories, one novel, three CD’s, four short films and a renowned performer, Ivan’s first love is live storytelling, and over the last seventeen years she has become an audience favourite at music, poetry, spoken word and writer's festivals from Anchorage to Amsterdam. The Globe and Mail called Ivan "a natural-born storyteller" and Ottawa X Press said "Coyote is to CanLit what k.d. lang is to country music: a beautifully odd fixture." http://www.ivanecoyote.com/page/6/bio |
B/F Socials does...
B/F Socials does wine tasting:
Time September 18 · 1:00pm - 7:00pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Location V. Sattui Winery 111 White Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created By Butch/Femme Socials -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More Info Wine Tasting with B/F Socials Join us even if you're not into wine for a day in the sun---or be the designated driver. WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends ... WHERE: Go up and enjoy the wine tasting in the Napa Valley--we'll meet for lunch at V. Sattui Winery, 111 White Lane, St. Helena. Just past Yountville on Highway 29. www.vsattui.com WHAT: Casual meet up with singles and couples, lunch and wine. WHEN: Saturday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m.(approximately 1-1/2 hour drive from the bay area) WHAT ELSE: Look for us in the garden, bring your own chair as the tables often have limited seating, approximate cost at the winery is your lunch and wine tasting is $5.00, CARPOOL it's more fun that way. Kids welcome, easy for wheelchairs. HOW TO FIND OR OFFER A RIDE: post to the list in your subject line "CARPOOL FOR V SATTUI" and give as much information as you can: your cross streets and city, and whether you're offering a ride or need a ride, approximate time you want to leave the bay area and your email address. Specify if you need some help with gas or can help with gas. POST AT: BUTCHFEMMESOCIALS@YAHOOGROUPS.COM If you want to do a couple of winery tours before getting to V. Sattui, I recommend leaving no later than 9:30 or 10:00 a.m. REMEMBER, DESIGNATE A DRIVER, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. |
October 9th
GET READY TO DRESS UP! Find that groovy tie and that little black dress! However do not let clothes be the reason you do not show up, wear what makes you YOU! Butch/Femme Socials Tea Dance! NO COVER CHARGE! WHAT: B/F Socials singles mingle and couples joining us for DJ dancing(single mingle first hour and half) WHEN: 6-10 p.m.! Arrive fashionably EARLY. Saturday, October 9th. Happy Hour drink prices 6-8 p.m. There is food available on site. WHERE: Impala Club, 501 Broadway at Kearny in San Francisco www.impalasf.com WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends WHAT ELSE: There is parking in three different lots across the street (ranging $5-15.00 in those lots), street parking availabe BUT READ THE STRICT PARKING RULES/THEY TOW AROUND THERE, best parking found on side streets Kearny,especially if you arrive early. Raffle to raise money for our Holiday Party in December. See you there, Rope and T If you need an inexpensive place to stay, email me via the site and we'll hook ya up. |
Indigenous People's Day
Shameless plug, my short documentary is included, Two-Spirits: Belonging Rope--
PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, UC Berkeley MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010 - 7:45 pm ADMISSION: $5.50-$9.50 Cash or check only 2625 Durant Avenue #2250, Berkeley, CA 94720-2250 SHORT FILMS FROM THE QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT Website (QWOCMAP) promotes the creation, exhibition and distribution of new films/videos that address the vital social justice issues that concern queer women of color to build community through art and activism. Queer Women of Color Media Arts ProjectCON UNA LENGUA QUE NO ES MIA; a woman mourns the loss of language and legacy. The generations born after 1932 know that TO BE SALVADORIAN IS TO BE HALF-DEAD. Ascending prayer vibrates with the pitch of earth in RENACIMIENTO DE UNA BRUJA. SAGRADO echoes the balance and harmony found in nature. Encounters with European Christians change the measure of Two-Spirit ambassadors in TWO EMBRACE. Spiritual connections in TWO SPIRITS: BELONGING frames the Bay Area urban reservation. KILLING THE 7th GENERATION strikes a powerful lament against the history of forced sterilization. TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS VALUES counter the dissonant frequencies of colonization and Prop 8. Added short; HARVEY MILK DAY by student Gunita Singh. Special Guests: Filmmakers Carrie House, Margareth Ramos, Zemaya Martinez, Ruth Villasenor, Rope Wolfe, and Melinda Micco, with Madeleine Lim from QWOCMAP. |
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MissVarda and I are having a little World Series party today, if anyone is interested, just hit me up for the address. We got wings, and mac salad, and snacks! You have to bring your own beer if you want it though, otherwise, we got soda!
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Sharon Bridgforth reading at Modern Times bookstore, Friday November 12th.
Fri. Nov 12 7-9pm, Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St, SF http://m.facebook.com/event.php?eid=...24#description The event will feature readings from Omi Osun Joni L Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Maiana Minahal, Rajasvini Bhansali, Shia Shabazz, Bianca Flores, Carole Metellus and krissy Mahan This event is a book release party for Experiments In A Jazz Aesthetic. Please join us. |
B/F Socials Winter Ball ! Jan. 22nd
Butch/Femme Socials 10th Annual Winter Ball is ON! Thanks to the generous loans from our community, we have the funds to book the hall, and pay other expenses. Please read all the way to the bottom of this email.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Jan. 22nd 6 p.m. -Midnight WHAT: Butch/Femme Socials Winter Ball [Black tie/cocktail dresses optional, don't let clothes be the reason you don't celebrate with us--join us!] WHERE: Humanist Hall, 411-28th Street between Telegraph and Broadway (enter from Telegraph), Oakland, CA WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 22nd 6 p.m. until Midnight, singles mingle 6-7 p.m., dancing 7 p.m. and on. WHAT ELSE: Easy street parking, parking lot next door but fills up fast, BYOB (there will be some liquor available as part of your ticket purchase). More what else: Ticket prices $10.00 (how to purchase tickets to follow in another email). HELP! Yes, it takes a lot of work to put this fun party on! Unfortunately even in these hard economic times there will be NO free entry for volunteering. Sorry! What's needed: 1) Show up at 5 p.m. for set-up, decorating, etc. (you can change clothes at the Hall). 2) Wood for the outdoor fireplace (can be dropped off earlier that day by arranging with me first). I need approximately 4 boxes from Lucky's or Safeway, so donate what you can. 3) FOOD! We need finger food, can you bring a plate of cold cuts, cheese, crackers, spinach bowl, mini quiches, crock pot yumminess, etc.? You can use the ovens at the Hall to heat things up. 4) Ice! I buy, you go to the store and get it. Again, arrange with me ahead of time and I'll give you the cash. Drop off at 5 p.m. and we'll unload it. 5) Paper goods--plastic cups and hot cups, small plates and bowls. 6) Sodas and bottled water--can you donate a liter of Coke or a 6-pack of bottled water? Email me at: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, put in the subject line 'donate Winter Ball' for related items above. Check your spam for return emails, sometimes they get stuck. Include your phone number. ************************************************** ************* Our charity at this event for donations is Meals for Reals which feeds needy people in the Butch/Femme community. Bring a food gift card of any denomination from Lucky's, Safeway, Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, OR your personal check (NO cash please). Thanks again to those who loaned us money to pay out deposits to get this event off the ground! Rope and T *********************************** HOTEL information: The Inn at Jack London, 233 Broadway at 3rd St. Oakland. 800-633-5973, room rate $119.00 Hilton Garden, 1800 Powell St., Emeryville. 510-658-9300, room rate $91.20 NEARBY restaurants pre-Winter Ball, walking distance to the Humanist Hall: http://www.zcafeandbar.com/index.html (reservations highly recommended) |
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Since you mentioned that there will be beer, is there an age requirement? |
Over 18 years of age
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FREE video workshop for LBTQGNC youth
QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT
presents A FREE VIDEO WORKSHOP - Spring 2011 for Queer Youth (18 to 25 yrs) of Color This workshop is offered to LBTQGNC Youth of Color (18 to 25 yrs): -- Queer, Lesbian, Bisexual, Same-Gender-Loving, Two-Spirit, Transgender, or Questioning young women, Genderqueer or Gender Non-conforming youth of color (18 to 25 years) who are -- African Descent/Black, Asian/South Asian/ South West Asian/North African, Pacific Islander, Chicana/Latina, Native American & Mixed-race WORKSHOP DAY: Mondays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm BEGINS: 24 January, 2011 ENDS: 9 May, 2011 DURATION: 16 weeks REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5pm, Friday, 7 January, 2011 PLEASE NOTE - Registration is first-come first-served basis. - If accepted, you must be able to attend ALL 16 classes. - Confirmation of your registration will be EMAILED to you on Wednesday, 12 January, 2011. - Class size is limited to 10 participants. - Workshop participants will receive a stipend at the end of the workshop process upon completion of video project. - Our QWOCMAP office is closed until Monday 10 January 2011 for winter break. You will be notified of your acceptance to this class by Wednesday, 12 January 2011. As many people wish to attend our Training Program, it is important that you can attend all 16 classes. If accepted, you must be available for a 15-minute phone meeting/interview before the workshop begins. If your circumstances change between the time of your registration and the January 7 deadline, please send us a courtesy email to inform us, so that your place may be offered to someone who can commit to attending every class. ======== WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM Email to: TRAINING@qwocmap.org Please fill out this Registration Form COMPLETELY and provide ALL of the following information for your application to be considered. All information provided is confidential and is used for workshop registration purposes only. 1. Name 2. Age 3. Race/Ethnicity 4. Nationality 5. Gender & Preferred Gender Pronoun 6. Sexual Orientation 7. Full Mailing Address 8. Email Address 9. Day & Evening Phone 10. You will need to have access to a mini-DV camera throughout the entire duration of the workshop, starting on Week 2. Do you have access to such a camera? 11. Access to a Mac computer with Final Cut Pro is extremely useful throughout the entire editing process of the workshop. Do you have access to a Mac computer with this software? 12. Have you attended past QWOCMAP screenings? When? 13. List any previous film/video production experience. 14. Describe a challenging project that you completed, that required time, dedication and patience. (e.g. training a dog, remodeling/building something, planning a wedding/conference/family reunion). 15. IMPORTANT: You must submit an idea for your project. Describe your idea for the 5-MINUTE video project that you will be creating through this workshop. 16. What would you like to get out of participating in our Filmmaker Training Program? 17. Do you have any specific learning or accessibility needs? ======== WORKSHOP VENUE Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center 3925 Noriega Street (by 46th Avenue) **Outer Sunset District in SF** San Francisco, CA 94122 Phone: 415.759.3690 Fax: 415.759.0883 www.snbc.org WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Want to create your own film? Want to rock your skills to create social justice? Want to develop your leadership as an artist-activist? Through this intensive, fun and transformative 16-week Introductory Workshop, you will learn the technical, artistic and leadership skills to create your own film. Each participant will create, write, direct and edit a 5-minute video project. You will develop a story idea, write a script, draw storyboards, create shot lists, operate cameras and compose shots, set-up lights & sound, direct actors and manage crew, edit, and send your film to film festivals and beyond. Access to mini-DV cameras starting the 2nd week and Mac computers throughout the entire duration of the workshop is extremely helpful though it is not a requirement. FILMMAKER TRAINING PROGRAM We demystify filmmaking through hands-on exercises and skill development to cover everything from ideas and screenwriting to cinematography, directing actors and editing. If there are any additional financial or ability (learning disabilities, mobility) issues, please let us know. MISSION Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP) creates, exhibits and distributes new films that address the vital social justice issues that concern our multiple communities. Our vision nurtures queer women of color filmmakers as artist-activist leaders to create systemic change through art, activism and community building. Since 2003, over 160 films have been created by our QWOCMAP filmmakers. 415.752.0868 www.qwocmap.org |
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Wall Photos Know anyone who has Kids Age 3-10? The SF LGBT Center has a TON of toys to give away. We are handing... them out like crazy today! So if you have a kid, know a kid, have a neighbor or friend who knows a kid, then come by and pick out a few things for them. We need to give everything away by 6:00 tonight. We have plenty to give! 1800 Market Street San Francisco From 12-6 just ask for TOYS! |
School of Shimmy Presents:
All classes are open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required. No deposit needed for class, however space is limited, reservations are appreciated and encouraged. To reserve a spot email: redhotsburlesque@gmail.com with S.O.S. in the subject line. All classes are $30, BUT if you pay in advance using Brown Paper Tickets you save $10 per class! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/144043
If you would like to perform at the School of Shimmy Showcase Burlesque 101, 201 and Finshing Touches are mandatory classes. The Winter Showcase will take place on March 18th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque. January 24th 7-9pm Burlesque 101 January 31st 7-9pm Fan Dancing with Delilah Feb 7th 7-9pm Burlesque 201: Getting an Act Together Feb 14th 7-9pm: Strip for your Lover Feb 28th 7-9pm Pastie Making and Tassel Twirling March 7th 7-9pm Finishing Touches: Rehearsal and Workshop March 14th 7-9pm Hair and Make-up Intensive March 18th, 7:30pm El Rio (3158 Mission Street SF, CA)- School of Shimmy Showcase! Classes are held at Million Fishes Gallery Located at 2501 Bryant St., San Francisco Private classes available in various locations around the United States. Classes are held at Million Fishes Gallery Located at 2501 Bryant St. Private classes available in various locations around the United States. Space is limited and reservations are appreciated and encouraged. January 24th 7-9pm Burlesque 101: In this two-hour workshop, students will learn the history of burlesque, how to create a persona and basic choreography. As well as learning to build your burlesque attitude; feel great about your body, and an open discussion about increased confidence and positive thinking. Burlesque 101 was recently offered as part of Fabulosa Fest more details here: www.fabulosafest.com and at the Yerba Buena Center For The Arts before the screening of "Behind The BurlyQ". January 31st 7-9pm Fan Dancing with Delilah Whether you are a novice or a professional, Delilah's fan dancing class will benefit you. Beginners will gain confidence and poise, performers will have the opportunity to refine their stage craft. Even if you are not interested in performing, fan dancing provides an incredible and fun workout for your upper arms (and all over)! In this class we will focus on hiding, revealing, tantalizing and teasing the audience. In addition to learning the fundamentals of working with fans, we will also touch on staging, movement, gesture and expression, bringing it all together to encompass all you need to create a glamorous and confident stage presence. Learn to use your face and your body to create different moods, from vampy to campy! Learn how to work the stage to incredible effect! You are welcome to bring your own fans, or anything else that can be used as a substitute. Bring high heel shoes comfortable to dance in and easy to remove (or ballet slippers), and comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Feb 7th 7-9pm Burlesque 201: Getting an Act together:Students are encouraged to come with an act or character in mind. We will develop personas and discuss song choice, prop use, costume selection and techniques for coming up with acts. This class will include lecture and group work. Feb 14th 7-9pm: Strip for your Lover: Both partners are encouraged to come to this class as well as singles or people looking to take home a surprise! Students will learn how to create a sexy character specific to their taste and learn how to make that character move and breathe. With sexy moves and a built up confidence you'll be sure to pop your partner's cork! Feb 28th 7-9pm Pastie Making and Tassel Twirling: How do we do it?! Impress and amaze with the art of tassel twirling. In the first hour we will go over the history of tassel twirling and you will make your very own pair of pasties with tassels. No materials fees. Supplies will be provided, but if you have a pair of scissors and/or a hot glue gun; bring it! The second hour of class will teach you those much desired and sought out moves to get those tatas-a-twirlin'! We will go over several different methods and find which option works best for you. Be prepared to wear pasties on your body. The class is a safe and respectful environment where students should feel free to toss their inhabitions aside. March 7th 7-9pm Finishing Touches: Rehearsal and Workshop Participants get a chance to go through each of their numbers and address practical questions and concerns with bringing your first act to the famed Red Hots Burlesque (El Rio 2-13-09) stage that very week. Tim Wells is on hand to take your posed or live photo! March 14th 7-9pm Hair and Make-up Intensive: Learn how to apply fake lashes, accentuate your look, use hair pieces and wigs. We've all heard the saying "It's costs a lot of money to look this cheap!" well it doesn't have to. Join in this class where you're given the best places to find bargains and even learn how to make the most of what you already have! March 18th, 7:30pm El Rio (3158 Mission Street SF, CA)- School of Shimmy Showcase! Your chance to sh-sh-shake it on stage! |
At La Pena in Berkeley~ Adelina Anthony Friday January 28, 2011
I saw her in a piece by Cheri Moraga, and she is FABULOUS, (and HOT!) So worth seeing.
http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile..._1082592_n.jpg http://www.lapena.org/media/images/7512_adelina1.jpg a Hocicona Series: La Angry Xicana?! Adelina Anthony. 3 Days !! Friday January 28, 2011 $15 adv. $20 dr. $35 package deal for all 3 shows online only!!! - 8pm For 3-day Deal! tickets click here. For advance tickets for this date only click here. An original X-X-Xicana comedic triptych of scandalous proportions! Yes, 1 unapologetic Xicana in 3 solo comedy shows performed back to back. Written and performed by Adelina Anthony. Directed by D'Lo. Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Sunday at 7pm, with a post show discussion. If you come to all 3 shows... you've just participated in making some theater history... yes, come watch an unprecedented performance event as Adelina performs a different show each night! La Angry Xicana?! is a full-length comedy show that features Adelina's trademark salacious, brazen, Spanglish humor and flirts with all kinds of cultural taboos. "La Angry Xicana?!" weaves together critiques on Hollywood, the U.S. corporate media, purported lesbian gang epidemics, The L Word, conservative politics, health issues, religious icons, post-welfare life, and the semi-sacred courtship that happens only among queer womyn of color. As in all of her works, the show commits to positioning lesbian Xicana/Latinas as the ideal viewership and operates from queer/feminist/indigenous perspectives. Using comedy as a weapon of choice, the show examines possible sources of contemporary and historical anger among womyn of color. (Oh, and people, she's really not angry, she's just getting even!) http://www.lapena.org/event/1655 |
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