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Latest print edition is September, 2008, which was out on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Check out the Countdown.
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Recently I watched a television program that showed some of the old commercials that I remember when I was growing up. One was the Virginia Slims cigarette commercial. They showed a woman wearing a 19th century dress, smoking a cigarette behind the barn, out of the sight of disapproving eyes that thought women should not smoke. In contrast, there was a 20th century women openly smoking her Virginia Slims without having to hide or feel embarrassed. The announcer proclaimed: “You’ve come a long way, baby.”
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Various concerts and cultural events of interest to GKBT audiences
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The SOAK Annual Fall River Boat Ride happens Sunday, September 28, 2008 in Pittsburgh. Boarding 6:15 PM, sail 7 PM - 10 PM. Leaves from the Gateway Clipper Fleet, 350 W Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh PA 15219 Proper ID required by all. Dancing, DJ, Drinking, Food and a Special Guest: Crystal Waters. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 day of if available, $15 for parties of 10. Buy tickets online Tickets.com or go to www.pittsburghpridespace.com To order by phone (800) 919-8361 or (412) 246-4451. The SOAK Boat Ride is the official closing party of the TREAT Bowling Tournament.
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TREAT is a gay/lesbian bowling tournament that takes place in Pittsburgh every two years. Come expierence our beautiful fall weather and help us Celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250th Birthday! Competition, parties, boat cruise (see related article) and other events. For information visit www.treatpgh.org
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Details are pending as we go to press, but the Great Lakes Film Fest will have a block of GLBT films again this year. The festival will be at Theatre 145 (site of the former Roadhouse Theatre), 145 W 11th St, Erie PA on September 25-28. More details will be at both www.eriegaynews.com and also www.greatlakesfilmfest.com. We should have details about the GLBT film block in the next issue, which will be out a few days before the festival starts.
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For couples like Kirsten Rispin and her girlfriend, the path to marriage is filled with legal and logistical obstacles. The Erie women might take advantage of the California Supreme Court ruling in May that made same-sex marriage legal. Some couples in the Erie region are contemplating cross-country trips. Others question the value of doing so.
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Deb has compiled an extensive list of Pride celebrations, retreats & resorts, campgrounds, sports and outdoors resources, women's festivals, kid and family resources and much more for planning for a great summer!
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The 19th Annual Ohio Lesbian Festivals just keeps getting better! The Festival will take place at Frontier Ranch in Kirkersville, Ohio on Saturday September 13, 2008. Performers include Bitch & Ferron, Judith Casselberry & JUCA, Comedian Kelli Dunham, Nervous but Excited, God-des & She and an amazing line-up of home-grown Ohio performers. If that is not enough, the Limelight Stage will showcase local performance artists and entertainers. The 2008 Limelight Stage is presented by Viva Valezz! and features burlesque, kings, belly dancing, spoken word and more. Also workshops and Euchre Tournament. For details visit www.OhioLBA.org
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Vertigo Parties in Butler PA are back again! We have a new location that is gay-owned and operated, so we won’t have to worry about being kicked out for being gay (which is what happened in the previous location). The parties will be held the third Friday of every month. First Vertigo Party is September 19 at 9 PM at Sanbeano’s Pizzeria, 395 W Wayne St, Butler, PA 16001-5849, Phone: (724) 285-1644. Visit Vertigo’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/butlervertigo email: vertigov@aol.com
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Did you know that gay and bisexual men have the hightest risk of developing anal cancer? The Pitt Mens Study would like you to know that screening, follow-up and treatment for anal cancer is abailable at the Anal Dysplasia Clinic within the Pittsburgh Treatment Evaluation Unit (PTEU)/Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment (PACT) in Oakland. Call (412)647-0996 to set up an appointment.
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Important info about registering to vote and making an informed choice on November 4.
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Music returns to Eclectic Etceteras, Awakened Cafe looking for new location, upcoming events at Brother Bean
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The law protecting PA residents from hate crimes oin the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity has been removed on a technicality. We need your help to reinstate the law.
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GLBT for Obama is a network of people who are interested in volunteering for the Obama campaign. If you are interested contact Mike at (814)456-9833 or info@eriegaynews.com
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On September 30th, 1955, legendary film star James Dean was killed in a car accident on a remote California Highway. The Directors Circle Theatre kicks off its 14th season with “Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean!” by former Erieite Ed Graczyk.
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WatchFire Alliance, monthly social networking group in Chautauqua County, will be getting together Friday September 12 for a picnic at Lily Dale at 6 PM. Contact Bethany Robson (716) 499-4817 or brobson515@msn.com for details and location.
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Participate in the largest LGBT Community Survey in history, and help demonstrate the growing Power in Our Pride. Everyone who completes the survey by Sept 30, 2008 (Note deadline is extended!) will be entered into a drawing to win one of FIVE iPod Shuffles or the Grand Prize of TWO free airline tickets from/to any of the participating airline’s destinations in the 48 continental U.S. States, plus Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Restrictions apply. Please take the survey on our website today, and tell your friends! http://216.235.248.162/survey/216876/171e/?LQID=1&num=68&nam=Erie%20Gay%20News
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Erie Gay News
1115 W 7th St
Erie PA 16502
(814) 456-9833
info@eriegaynews.com
Co-editors Michael Mahler and Deb Spilko
