John Cameron Mitchell Rocks Boston

John Cameron Mitchell brought his “Origin Of Love Tour” to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in Boston on March 2nd & the audience went wild as the Tony Award winning, Golden Globe-nominated co-creator of “Hedwig & the Angry Inch” threw himself into mosh pit of adoring fans. For two-hours Mitchell presented this must-see concert with his rock trio from the Broadway show & cabaret singer Amber Martin who was spectacular. Among the 31 songs performed were songs from "Hedwig" & his upcoming musical podcast “Anthem” starring himself, Glenn Close, Patti Lupone, Cynthia Erivo, Denis O'Hare, Laurie Anderson & Marion Cotillard. When asked about Hedwig becoming a queer icon Mitchell stated, “For a character with such an usual story, I am really gratified that Hedwig resonates for different reasons with people. Our audience isn’t just queer, it’s not just musical people, it really runs the gamut of age, race, sexuality, gender. I love the audience that we’ve built person-by-person. My work doesn’t really fit into a genre.” Boston was the last stop on this limited tour before co-creators Mitchell & Stephen Trask bring their “Origin of Love Tour” to NYC’s Town Hall June 27th to June 29th to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall & Pride Celebration. Proceeds from Friday’s June 28th sold-out VIP performance are going to support the Ali Forney Center that’s committed to protecting our homeless LGBTQ youth. The June 29th is also sold out but tickets are still available while they last for Thursday June 27th at 8P. (Photo Mick Rock)
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Another Disputed Judge Advances

Since 2017 the Trump administration has been filing federal judicial seats with rightwing, hateful, biased candidates from lower courts to the Supreme Court. Now the Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Neomi Rao to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals to fill the seat vacated by Brett Kavanaugh. Paul Gordon People For the American Way Senior Legislative Counsel stated, “Neomi Rao is the perfect example of Republicans’ eagerness to support extreme & deeply flawed nominees in order to push their own ideology onto the federal courts. Neomi Rao has made clear in her writings & throughout her career that LGBTQ people, survivors of sexual assault & Americans looking to vindicate their civil rights shouldn’t expect fair treatment in her courtroom. But Republicans are willing to advance her nomination to a lifetime seat on the nation’s second most important court because they love her ideological zeal for attacking important public protections & safety standards. Anyone who cares about vindicating the rights of all Americans should oppose this nomination.” Vanita Gupta, President & CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights concluded, “Neomi Rao’s past is her prologue. Her writings have demonstrated hostility towards sexual assault survivors, racial discrimination, climate change & LGBTQ people. She has implemented these extremist views in her current role as the Trump administration’s regulatory affairs department head & has systematically devastated public protections for sexual assault survivors, those facing discrimination, and the environment. Rao’s record shows she will not be a fair & impartial judge & senators must not fill the seat vacated by Brett Kavanaugh on the D.C. Circuit with another right-wing ideologue. Our country needs independent & fair-minded judges, not a partisan takeover of our courts to roll back our civil and human rights.”
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SAGE & Friends Los Angeles Event

The City of Angels will celebrate LGBT elders at SAGE & Friends Los Angeles Event on Saturday March 2nd 7P to 9P hosted by Kathleen Garfield near the Getty Center in Los Angeles to celebrate local LGBT trailblazers & honor Mistress Cyan & Diane M. Goodman JD, PHD. At the reception, SAGE CEO Michael Adams will share updates from our work in Southern California & nationwide. Your attendance also helps SAGE’s work assuring that our LGBT elders can continue to thrive. In the current political climate, LGBT older Americans are at risk of losing some of their hard-fought rights. As the leading organization advocating with & providing services to LGBT older adults, SAGE stands proudly with our LGBT pioneers, the people who have been fighting for decades for their right to live with dignity & respect. The proceeds of SAGE & Friends Los Angeles are essential to SAGE’s ability to meet the increasing demand for services & advocacy for LGBT older adults. Since 1978 SAGE has worked tirelessly on behalf of LGBT older people. Building off the momentum of the Stonewall uprising & the emerging LGBT civil rights movement, a group of activists came together to ensure that LGBT older people could age with respect & dignity. LGBT elders fought & still fight for our rights & they will never stop fighting for theirs. The event is co-chaired by Jeffrey Erdman & William E. Weinberger. Drinks & hors d’oeuvres with SAGE supporters in Los Angeles will be served.
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Lesbians Address Aging At Home

Boston OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing For Change) will present a very special program entitled “I’m Not Leaving! When You Want to Age at Home” which will address what you need to know to age at home instead of senior living facilities on Sunday March 3rd from 2P to 4P at the Brookline Senior Center at 93 Winchester Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. The program will include expert speakers Donna Popkin from the Councils on Aging & Senior Centers in Massachusetts, Dale Mitchel from Elders at Home & Community-based Services, Emily Williams from Community Outreach for Older Adults & their Caregivers, Kathy Farrell from Social Aspects of JP at HOME, Alice Fisher will discuss A Virtual LGBT Community, Ann Fitzpatrick will address Money Management Services: Let's Pay Bills, Joanne Peskowitz from Case Management at Jewish Family Services & Kelly Shay will address LGBT Affordable Housing. Sue Katz OLOC moderator stated, “OLOC has assembled a comprehensive set of panelists to address the options open to LGBT seniors who want to remain in their own living space as they age. These experts will raise our understanding of the available resources to a whole new level!” OLOC Boston programs & events are open to lesbians of all ages, including transgender lesbians. OLOC’s mission includes their commitment to creating communities of older lesbians & solidarity with allies for racial, economic & social justice. Following the event there will be an early dinner at Lemon Grass at 239 Harvard Street in Brookline, MA.
For More Info: spearlman@hartford.edu
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Giving Voice to Black Lives Lost

The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) is presenting “Raise You Up,” which will explore themes of racial injustice, human resilience & the power of love & community in creating a more just world. The concert will feature the stirring piece “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed,” which sets to music the final words of Michael Brown, Amadou Diallo, Kenneth Chamberlain, John Crawford, Eric Garner, Oscar Grant & Trayvon Martin, seven black teenagers & adults who died at the hands of police or authority figures. Todrick Hall the multi-talented star of Broadway, television & YouTube will be the special guest artist. Performances take place Saturday March 16th at 8P & Sunday March 17th at 3P at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall in Boston. Reuben M. Reynolds III BGMC Music Director stated, “Racism affects us all and the only way out is if we all accept responsibility & be a part of the solution. Music helps to create empathy & we hope our audience will reflect on the issue of racial injustice as well as our shared humanity & the ways we can deal with racism & move forward.” Hall & BGMC will perform selections from “Kinky Boots” & celebratory, affirming pop anthems made famous by the likes of Whitney Houston & Christina Aguilera. Craig Coogan BGMC Executive Director concluded, “Todrick Hall is a supremely talented & exciting performer & we can’t wait to share the stage with him. ‘Raise You Up’ will be a challenging & enlightening concert but it will also demonstrate how music can bring us together, lift us up & inspire our better angels.”
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I'm From Driftwood Gala Event

I'm From Driftwood is celebrating its tenth year in August & kicking off the celebration they will be hosting a 10-year anniversary gala at Green Room 42 in Hell's Kitchen in New York City on Wednesday, March 27th from 6P to 9:30P. The event will honor notable I'm From Driftwood storytellers including former Houston Mayor & current Victory Fund President & CEO Annise Parker, who was the first openly LGBTQ mayor of a major American city. Also being honored will be songwriter & pianist, David Raleigh & revered LGBTQ & AIDS activist, Cecilia Gentili. The evening's festivities will include dinner, stories from the I'm From Driftwood archive & feature a performance directed by artist & activist Mila Jam. Nathan Manske Founder & Executive Director stated, “We have spent the last decade producing, curating & publishing first-person stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & queer people of all backgrounds. As you know, the topics of the stories reflect the entire spectrum of the queer experience - from love, coming of age & parenting, to race, homeless youth & gender nonconformity.” I'm From Driftwood launched in March of 2009 when federal hate crimes legislation didn’t exist, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' was still in effect & federal marriage protections were nearly a decade away. The world has changed dramatically since then & they’ve been collecting stories on our LGBTQ community's journey every step of the way. Since launching, I'm From Driftwood has published 576 Video Stories that have received over 17 million YouTube views.
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One Night Only Benefit Cabaret Event

The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) presents a special One Night Only Benefit Cabaret event featuring cast members from the touring cast of the Tony Award-winning musical of “ Hello Dolly”. This is an evening of Broadway & more with special guest emcee, San Francisco drag personality Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy on Sunday March 3rd at the Brava Theater 2781 24th Street on San Francisco at 8P. Philanthropy & stellar entertainment will take center stage as the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) presents this special one-night-only benefit cabaret to raise funds for The Richmond /Ermet Aid Foundation & Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Cast members will sing a variety of Broadway & other favorite songs. The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation has worked with over 50 touring casts to date to produce "One Night Only Cabaret" events. To date, REAF has distributed over $3.5 million to AIDS service agencies, hunger programs & programs for homeless youth. Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy has enthralled Bay area audiences for years with her unique blend of opera pop & booze. With a career spanning ...a very, very long time, Katya claims to have invented Popera, romanced William Shatner & lived next to John Lennon at the Dakota during her stint in NYC during the 1970's. Rumor is she was once Eastern Europe’s greatest Mezzo Soprano...understudy now the Countess now spends her days beautifying the masses at Macy's Department store, as everyone’s favorite Chanel counter lady. She spends her evenings crooning & drinking her away through the finer theaters, bars & bathhouses of America. Katya is the creation of San Francisco native, J. Conrad Frank. Tickets for this "One Night Only Cabaret" are $75 – VIP Front Orchestra – includes cocktails & desserts after party with the cast, $50 – Rear or Side Orchestra & $35 – Balcony.
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