The National LGBT Cancer Network wants to do something about the increasing prevalence of anal cancer in our community.
First, we need to find out what people know about anal cancer. We are asking gay and bisexual men to complete a brief (5-minute) anonymous online survey to assess their knowledge of anal cancer. We are particularly interested in hearing from men of color and hope that you will publicize this request through your blog, listserves, websites and mailing lists. The more respondents we have, the more we learn.
In the general population, anal cancer is a rare disease, but among men who have sex with men (MSM), the incidence of anal cancer is 40% higher and increasing annually. However, the majority of gay men know little about the disease, have never been tested for it, or even know that screening tests exist. Health care professionals, too, remain divided on how and whether to screen for it. In fact, a standardized screening protocol for anal cancer does not yet exist.
To participate in the survey, click here.
To learn more about cancer in the LGBT community and the work of the National LGBT Cancer Network, please visit our website, www.cancer-network.org
Sunday, July 19, 2009
RIO GRANDE THEATRE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST 2009
Friday, August 18
Peachcake & The Crush
Two fun-loving bands for the price of one, from the cultural wasteland of
Friday, August 21
Namoli Brennet
Singer/songwriter Namoli Brennet describes herself as an over-achieving multi-instrumentalist with a composition degree. Her technique draws on a wide range of influences, including Shawn Colvin, Jonathan Brooke, Patty Griffin and Joni Mitchell. She is equally at home on the guitar, the piano or the mandolin and even plays a mean harmonica. Brennet’s innate understanding of the language of music allows for a skillful ability to communicate insights that are both poetic and powerful. Showtime is 7:30pm. Tickets are $10. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com.
Saturday, August 22
Chris Mitchell
Magician Chris Mitchell has entertained and delighted audiences from around the world, captivating audiences from the very young to the young-at-heart. He has served as Magic Consultant for the USA Network’s “The Big Easy” and has toured
Friday, August 28
SWEC presents “Lords Of Nature”
The Southwest Environmental Center (SWEC) joins the New Mexico Wildlife Federation,
Every Other Tuesday at the Rio Grande Theatre
August 11 – Dr. J. Albert Carlile: Master of Mirth, Music, Magic & Medicine
August 25 – Sue & Paul Smith: Musical Duo
Please note: Every Other Tuesday performances always begin at 5:30pm and are free to the public.
On Exhibit in the El Paso Electric and Carolene de Mesilla Galleries
Monday Studio Group
The works of a dozen plus ladies, ranging in age from the late fifties to the early nineties will be on display throughout the month of August 2009, beginning with a reception for the artists to coincide with the First Friday Downtown Arts Ramble, on August 7, at 5pm. Working in watercolor, colored pencils, oils and pastels, the artists of the Monday Studio Group explore many styles of expression and have found that they need all of their energy and enthusiasm as they tackle the difficulties involved in portrait and figure painting. The exhibit will run through August 31, 2009.
Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Call For Submissions
The 2009 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival’s final deadline is soon approaching. We encourage all filmmakers to submit their work for consideration. Films and videos submitted can be of any length and should be of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered communities.
Deadline is Friday, July 24, 2009 (Needs to be postmarked by this date)
Competition (Audience awards) for best feature, documentary and best boys and girls shorts are awarded at closing night ceremony.
Please fill out the official entry form completely and sign it. A separate entry form is required for each title. Please feel free to photocopy it or download it in PDF form from our website. Entry form and submission guidelines can be downloaded at http://www.closetcinema.org/
Also, you can submit using the withoutabox.com link located on our website.
Mail Your Entries To:
Closet Cinema
2009 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
1209 7th St NW Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Deadline is Friday, July 24, 2009 (Needs to be postmarked by this date)
Competition (Audience awards) for best feature, documentary and best boys and girls shorts are awarded at closing night ceremony.
Please fill out the official entry form completely and sign it. A separate entry form is required for each title. Please feel free to photocopy it or download it in PDF form from our website. Entry form and submission guidelines can be downloaded at http://www.closetcinema.org/
Also, you can submit using the withoutabox.com link located on our website.
Mail Your Entries To:
Closet Cinema
2009 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
1209 7th St NW Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Lori Gordon "Stories" Opens at Sumner & Dene
Sumner & Dene is proud to announce our August show "Stories" by Lori Gordon, August 7-29 with the opening reception Friday, Aug 7, 5-9pm. Lori was originally a landscape painter on the Gulf Coast when Katrina destroyed her home and studio. Since then Lori has created recycled art from the rubbles of Hurricane Katrina. Then Hurricane Gustavo hit flooding the trailer she was living in while rebuilding her home. Never one to complain, Lori says the hurricanes have given her a new way to see art. On her "Stories" exhibition, Gordon says "Art communicates stories in a fashion much different from the spoken or written word. In this series, I have used art to explore and embrace the story. I am particularly drawn to the expression of the spiritual in our experience, and the manifestation of religious stories in our lives." Sumner & Dene, located in Downtown Albuquerque at 517 Central NW, is open weekdays 10-6, Saturdays 10-5. For more information go to www.sumnerdene.com or call 505-842-1400.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Gay men claim discrimination in El Paso
From KVIA.com
EL PASO -- A group of gay men say they were discriminated against by security guards and El Paso police officers because of their sexual orientation.
It was a late Sunday night when Carlos Diaz de Leon and a group of his friends decided to stop by Chico's Tacos for a late-night dinner.
They said they were minding their own business when security guards inside asked them to leave.
"Two of my friends wereactually were kissing," Carlos said. Two of Carlos' male friends, that is.
"We went, sat down to eat our food and security guards came and said that if they kept doing that, they were going to throw us all out of the restaurant."
Carlos said he then asked them why? Their response, according to Carlos: "They said 'we didn't allow that gay stuff to go on here.' "
Read the whole story here at http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=10659225
EL PASO -- A group of gay men say they were discriminated against by security guards and El Paso police officers because of their sexual orientation.
It was a late Sunday night when Carlos Diaz de Leon and a group of his friends decided to stop by Chico's Tacos for a late-night dinner.
They said they were minding their own business when security guards inside asked them to leave.
"Two of my friends wereactually were kissing," Carlos said. Two of Carlos' male friends, that is.
"We went, sat down to eat our food and security guards came and said that if they kept doing that, they were going to throw us all out of the restaurant."
Carlos said he then asked them why? Their response, according to Carlos: "They said 'we didn't allow that gay stuff to go on here.' "
Read the whole story here at http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=10659225
Sunday, July 5, 2009
NM Gay Mens Chorus Summer Fling July 18th
Does an evening of music, dessert, wine, friendship, and the chance to purchase exciting items at a silent auction appeal to you? What if all of this supported a group that enriches the lives of so many people — the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus?
You’ll have the opportunity to do all of these things by attending the Summer Fling on Saturday, July 18.
Our Summer Fling will be the major fundraising event this year to support the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, and we would love to have you there.
Saturday, July 18, 7:30 PM
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
601 Eubank Blvd. SE
$10 admission (free for dinner attendees)
Entertainment • Dessert • Silent Auction
The evening will be great fun with music by Deian McBryde and the Pretty Girl Orchestra. A silent auction will include a wide range of offerings at a great value. A few of the items include season tickets to the Santa Fe Opera; Abiquiu Chamber Music Festival tickets which includes lodging at the Black Mesa B&B and dinner with the artists; pottery by the incomparable Barbara Knutson; a private concert in your home by one of New Mexico’s up-and-coming opera singers. There will also be dinners, massages, spa days, piano tuning, get-away nights, and the list goes on and on.
The 2010 Season for the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus is going to be one of the best in its 27-year history. Come help us kick off that season by attending the Summer Fling and showing your support.
Please visit our website for more information at
www.nmgmc.org/summerfling
You’ll have the opportunity to do all of these things by attending the Summer Fling on Saturday, July 18.
Our Summer Fling will be the major fundraising event this year to support the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, and we would love to have you there.
Saturday, July 18, 7:30 PM
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
601 Eubank Blvd. SE
$10 admission (free for dinner attendees)
Entertainment • Dessert • Silent Auction
The evening will be great fun with music by Deian McBryde and the Pretty Girl Orchestra. A silent auction will include a wide range of offerings at a great value. A few of the items include season tickets to the Santa Fe Opera; Abiquiu Chamber Music Festival tickets which includes lodging at the Black Mesa B&B and dinner with the artists; pottery by the incomparable Barbara Knutson; a private concert in your home by one of New Mexico’s up-and-coming opera singers. There will also be dinners, massages, spa days, piano tuning, get-away nights, and the list goes on and on.
The 2010 Season for the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus is going to be one of the best in its 27-year history. Come help us kick off that season by attending the Summer Fling and showing your support.
Please visit our website for more information at
www.nmgmc.org/summerfling
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Pride Month Wraps With Las Cruces & Santa Fe
By David Stocum
Saturday June 27th marked the end of the 2009 Pride season with record setting events in Santa Fe and Las Cruces.
Nearly 2000 people enjoyed a sunny, breezy day in Pioneer Women’s Park. This years Southern New Mexico Pride included several new events making for a weekend long celebration. The celebration began Friday with Drag Bingo at the NMSU Golf Course Clubhouse and concluded with a Pool Party at the Desert Hills Pool Sunday evening. Southern New Mexico Pride has grown every year for the last five years and is the largest GLBTQ event in the southern part of the state.
Santa Fe Pride moved from the Plaza to the new Railyard Plaza which allowed for more vendors and a first time beer garden. The larger area lead to the creation of family areas and an area for adults only allowing everyone to create their own experience. Officials report the crowd was one of the largest in recent memory. Attendees report the new location was a success and they were looking forward to next year.
The weekend events also served as commemorations of the Stonewall riots which occurred 40 years ago on June 28th.
Saturday June 27th marked the end of the 2009 Pride season with record setting events in Santa Fe and Las Cruces.
Nearly 2000 people enjoyed a sunny, breezy day in Pioneer Women’s Park. This years Southern New Mexico Pride included several new events making for a weekend long celebration. The celebration began Friday with Drag Bingo at the NMSU Golf Course Clubhouse and concluded with a Pool Party at the Desert Hills Pool Sunday evening. Southern New Mexico Pride has grown every year for the last five years and is the largest GLBTQ event in the southern part of the state.
Santa Fe Pride moved from the Plaza to the new Railyard Plaza which allowed for more vendors and a first time beer garden. The larger area lead to the creation of family areas and an area for adults only allowing everyone to create their own experience. Officials report the crowd was one of the largest in recent memory. Attendees report the new location was a success and they were looking forward to next year.
The weekend events also served as commemorations of the Stonewall riots which occurred 40 years ago on June 28th.
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