Pridefully Speaking

Even with the downtime for the holiday, December is shaping up to be very  busy.

As always, for more information, check out the Indy Pride Community Calendar:

Monday, December 1
World AIDS Day – 20th Anniversary Celebration<
Place:  St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Time:  6:00-7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 2
Pride Bag Lady Bus Tour Photo Party
Place:  Cosmos
Time:  7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

December 4
Pride Night At the Phoenix Theatre: On Thin Ice
Place:  Phoenix Theatre
Showtime:  <7:00 p.m.
Tickets:  $15.00

Sunday, December 7
Holiday Diva Show
Place:  Talbott Street
Doors Open:  7:00 p.m.
Showtime:  8:00 p.m
Bring a wrapped gift

Indy Pride would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

I have to apologize because I didn’t realize most people couldn’t see the photos on the Flickr account.  The main problem was that I had set an age restriction on them so that unsuspecting youth might not stumble upon them because, lets face it, we get a little out of control on the bus.  However, since I’m new to the Flickr world, I didn’t realize that this made it impossible for someone without a Flickr account to see the pictures, even if they’re 90 years old.  So, after looking over the pictures and seeing that we didn’t really have anything to worry about, I re-uploaded everything, and you should be able to see everything now.

Check them out at our Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/indyprideinc/

Nick,
Indy Pride Board Member & Webmaster

I just wanted to point out a story running in today’s Indianapolis Star.  Walgreens, in a effort to refocus back on its origins as a health care company, not just a place to buy chips at 2am, is making their downtown store, at 16th and Meridian, a pharmacy specializing in HIV/AIDS treatment.  While this is nothing new to the Indianapolis community, with the presence of BioScrip, this will be the first such service that is open 24 hours a day.

Noelle Redmond, HIV/AIDS coordinator for the state of Indiana, is based in the store, and it is her job to train pharmacists on the the ins and outs of treatment.

If you would like more information, here is the link to the Indy Star article:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20081107/BUSINESS03/811070436

Don’t forget to check out the November issue of Pride Press!

Friday, November 7 (Tonight)!

Please join the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival at Greg’s on Friday evening (November 7) for a special promotional and fundraising event for the 8th annual Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival! You can get a sneak peak at some of our films and buy a beer or glass of wine from our Film Fest Bar.  We’ll even have the yummy popcorn machine going! All proceeds benefit the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival! There will also be an opportunity to win cash and prizes with our 50/50 raffle and Pull Tabs.  The event kicks off around 9:30 PM – come out and have some fun and support a great cause!

Wednesday, November 12

Indy Pride Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

Indy Pride Office

Thursday, November 13

Indy Pride Membership Mixer – 6:00 -8:00 p.m.

Agio Restaurant

Friday – Sunday, November 14-16

Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival – For details visit:  www.indylgbtfilmfest.com/

IUPUI Campus Center

Join Indy Pride for the Opening Night Mixer – 7:30 p.m. – Cash bar, Drink Specials, Hors D’Oeuvres – FUN!

Opening Night Films:  Fair Enough, Casting Pearls and Save Me starring Chad Allen and Robert Gant (Queer As Folk).  Robert Gant will be attending the Opening Night Event.

Full Festival Pass:  $75.00

Thursday, November 20

Time Warp 1940 – Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Entertainment Beings:  8:00 p.m.

Featuring the Pride of Indy Jazz Band & Brenda Williams
Tickets:  $12.00 in advance; $15.00 at the door

Saturday, November 22

Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall of Central Christian Church – 701 N. Delaware Street

Saturday, November 22

Indy Pride Community Thanksgiving – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Co-Sponsor:  Indiana Black Pride

Jesus MCC located at 2950 East 55^th Place (near 56^th & Keystone Avenue)
Turkey will be provided.  Those who are able are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share!

Indy Pride Scholarship Recipients will be recognized.  Following the dinner, there will be a performance by the Jesus MCC Gospel Choir.