ISU Alliance Blog

Naked Pride
Friday, June 12, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 25th & University, Des Moines

The Chorus finds just the right mix of songs for a free-spirited Capital City Pride weekend and songs from a cycle called Naked Man. Composer Robert Seeley says, "Naked Man not only addresses experiences in Gay culture, it celebrates the human condition. We all go through life shedding layers of ourselves, our masks and our insecurities, in order to express our true selves." Experience a powerful night of pride with the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus.

N.B. Unfortunately, no men will actually be naked in this choral performance

Interfaith Brunch for Pride
Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:30 - Noon
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, 1800 Bell Ave., Des Moines

An opportunity for LGBT folks and their allies from different faith communities and the larger community, too, to come together for food, fun, and fellowship! Enjoy a bountiful brunch buffet that will include vegetarian options. Free will offering welcome.

RSVP to Mark at 274-0925 or scorpiored48@yahoo.com .

Childcare is also available upon request.

Pride Street Party!
6/13/09 6:00pm

The street Party will start at 6pm in the heart of the Historic East Village with entertainment and dancing until midnight. Headliner Kristine W. performs!
The cost is $3 for a wristband to drink if you are over 21. (Passes for both the street party and Sunday’s festival are $5).

Pride Brunch
6/14/09 9:00am

Pride Brunch this year will be at the Grand Piano Bistro on Grand Avenue between East 5th and East 6th St. $20 before and $25 at the door. For information email info@capitalcitypride.org

Pride Fest 2009
6/14/09 12:00 noon

Starts at noon with entertainment until 6pm. $3 for a wristband to drink if you are over 21. (Passes for both Saturdays Street Fest and Sundays Fest are $5)

Gay Day at Adventureland Park
6/15/09 10:00am

Join all your friends for a family fun day at our local amusement park. Each year we all try to coordinate matching colors so we can find one another. This years color is Purple. If you haven’t been before - Catch the wave! Discount tickets available at the Capital City Pride booth at the Street fest on June 13th and the festival on June 14th or by emailing vice_moderator@capitalcitypride.org. Save $10 off the regular admission price by purchasing through Capital City Pride

Hey guys.

Marshalltown Community Theatre is presenting "The Laramie Project" on July 24-26, July 30 and Aug. 1.

Sources claim that the Westboro Baptist Church will be picketing the show.

The theater would be willing to offer group discount tickets.

You can learn more about the Marshalltown Community Theatre by going to their website.

You can also contact Tom LaVille (the director) for additional information or tickets at 641-752-0153 or email at tlaville@earthlink.com

Congratulations are in order for the following LGBTA Alliance cabinet members for recieving honors and recognition during the Lav Grad & Small Victories ceremony.

• Leah, our out-going Secretary was honored with the Academic Execellence Award.
• Marisol, our out-going Logistics Chair was honored with the Community Development Award.
• Kelly, our Vice President won the Emerging Leader Award and the Walter J. Allen & Shaun B. Keister Scholarship.
• Callen, our President was named Student of the Year (Undergradute), and also the recipient of Scott Rohlf Presidential Leadership Initiative Award and scholarship.

Congrats!

Also, we are pleased to announce the LGBTAA cabinet for the fall 2009- spring 2010 school year.

Historians: Curt P. & Amy B.
Logistics: Kay W.
PR/Advertising: Mike A.
Fundraising: Holland D.
Treasurer: Anna H.
Secretary: Stephanie I.
Vice President: Kelly M.
President: Callen U.

Good luck!

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Opponents of equality are at it again! Once again on Monday, extremists will protest the unanimous Iowa Supreme Court decision and push additional measures to undermine the Court's historic decision! Monday's protest follows a similar protest last Thursday that saw opponents of equality disrupt the House Chambers with chants and political gamesmanship.

In response, One Iowa is calling on Iowans across the state to participate in a virtual rally asking our elected officials to continue work on issues of common concern to all Iowans. In the midst of a budget shortfall, job losses, and last year's devastating floods, our elected officials should put aside divisive politics and continue to work for all Iowans!

TAKE ACTION ONLINE!
Sign the Rally for Common Concern petition. Signatures will be delivered to House leadership later in the day.