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MetroEast News
September 2012
Presented By:
Daniel McCree Foundation
VOLUME 5 ISSUE 11
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ABOUT US
MetroEast News is an
outreach project of the
Daniel McCree Foundation.
Our vision and mission is to provide timely information and events to the entire
Southern Illinois Region. We seek to be a voice for those who are traditionally
not heard. (READ MORE)
Southern Illinois Pride History
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Editor: Colby Kluthe
Graphic Design: Jason Brooks
Director: Daniel McCree Foundation
Contributors:
Mickey Johnson (Carbondale)
History & Southern Illinois News
Tess Farnham (Belleville)
Liberal Arts & Education
Susan Spit-Fire Lively (Belleville)
Performing Arts & Spoken Word
Aaron Phillip Ruiz (Swansea)
Autumn Pickard (St. Louis)
Special Features from Daniel McCree (1979-2007)
Common Resources:
PFLAG- Belleville IL Chapter
St. Louis Gay History Project
TransHaven & Belleville Transgender & Friends
LGBT Center of St. Louis
Metro East Pride of Soutwestern Illinois (MEPSI)
Southern Illinois GSA Alliance
Equality Illinois & Carbonale Pride,
MCC Paducah & Paducah Pride
Jennifer Shaw P.C.
FEATURES & EVENTS Miss Gay Illinois America 2012 at the Casa Loma Ballroom SEPT 8th
An African Sojourn (2012)
Metro East Pride partners with LGBT History Project
Illinois State Fairgoers Welcome First LGBT Booth
Teenager will be tried as adult in Cape Girardeau
36 Law Firms Awarded by Equality Illinois
Q&A: Alliance for Gender and Sexual Diversity (SWI...
Belleville PFLAG Monthly Meeting - September 6
Miss Gay Illinois America Revue SEPT 7TH
2012 MGIA Pageant SEPT 8TH (ST. LOUIS)
Join the Gateway Men's Chorus
MISS AND MR. BOXERS N' BRIEFS PAGEANT Sept 9
SOCIALIZE!
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AN AFRICAN SOJOURN
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Edition
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INTRODUCTION
As many of you may know, I spent the first half of August overseas in a visit to South Africa and
Zimbabwe. I had such a great time and published a special chronicle of the trip just a few weeks
ago. Feel free to take a look at it in the MetroEast NEWS catalog. An African Sojourn - South
Africa and Zimbabwe
September is an exciting month around Southern Illinois with many events and organizations to
participate in. Local GSA Chapters are getting into full swing in both High Schools and Universities
in the area. In Carbondale, the long-known Club Traz has completed its renovations and recently
did a roll-out of the next generation for Nightlife in Southern Illinois. Club Traz is now known as
“two 13” Metropolitan Studio Lounge. It can also be said they
are not missing a beat with many events throughout the the
month. Closer to Belleville, Boxers N Briefs also begins a new
chapter welcoming performer MARIAH CANDY as its new show
host. Many of the areas top entertainers will be on hand
performing Sunday nights in Centreville.
PFLAG in Belleville will be meeting next Thursday at 6:30PM for
the monthly meeting.
In the coming week, the 2012 Miss Gay Illinois America will be
crowned at the Casa Loma Ballroom. This evening's theme is BOMBSHELLS - An evening of Silver
Screen Beauties featuring your reigning MGIA Adria Andrews and the reigning Miss Gay America -
Kirby Kolby. Watch as 8 amazingly talented contestants compete to
become the next Miss Gay Illinois America and represent us at the
national pageant. Advanced tickets are available at St. Louis area bars or
at the door the night of the event.
As the editor MetroEast NEWS,
“We seek to be a voice for those who traditionally are not heard.”
The Daniel McCree Foundation advocates for Suicide Prevention as well as
outreach in the areas of HIV/AIDS awareness.
Sincerely,
Colby Kluthe
GET OUT THE VOTE FOR YOUR
VOICE
In a new era of court challenges and efforts to limit the ability for
our citizens to vote, now is a great time to check your own voter
registration and help those near you in making sure they have
registered for upcoming elections. Regardless of your political
ideology we each have a right and responsibility to make our
voices heard. Here is a good start to make sure you are all set
for the upcoming elections.
Am I registered to vote in Illinois? Illinois citizens may check to see if they are registered to vote.
Registering to Vote in Illinois, describes the rules and procedures surrounding the voter registration
process in Illinois. An individual may register to vote in Illinois if he/she is 18 years or older on the next
election day, resides in the jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the election, and is a U.S. citizen.
Illinois' residents may register in person at the office of
the election authority, at Driver's license facilities,
with deputy registrars who are appointed in each
jurisdiction, or via mail using the Illinois Voter
Registration Application.
Belleville PFLAG Monthly Meeting - September 6 BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS via Pflag Belleville IL Chapter
Please join us at our upcoming September Chapter meeting to be held on Thursday Sept the 6th at 6:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Belleville. We will be viewing a short DVD entitled Through My Eyes which shares the experiences of young lgbt adult Christians and reviewing the new booklet from PFLAG National entitled Be Not Afraid; Straight for Equality in Faith Communities. MORE INFORMATION & UPDATES VISIT: http://bellevilleilpflag.com/
Join the Gateway Men's Chorus Gateway Men's Chorus
JOIN OUR CHORUS! We are seeking new singers and volunteers to join the Gateway Men's Chorus for our 26th
Season! You won't want to miss this event as there will be a HUGE announcement! The event is structured to give
an overview of the GMC and what you can expect in for our upcoming 26th Season! Join us September 8, 7pm
for for complimentary appetizers and socialization. If you know someone who sings, reach out to them and extend
this invitation! We are looking forward to seeing you! This event is free of charge.
Hartford Coffee Company http://www.hartfordcoffeecompany.com/
7pm– Reception 8pm – Presentation and Overview of the 2012-13 Season
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Miss Gay Illinois America 2012 at the Casa Loma Ballroom
The 2012 Miss Gay Illinois America Pageant will be held on September 8th at the Casa Loma Ballroom in South St. Louis.
Joining this years pageant will be Adria Andrews, Kirby Kolby, Krista
Versace,Sable Sinclair, Tabitha Giselle Sexton, Michelle Mccausland, Mariah Candy, Trixie LaRue and Jodie Santana. A total of 8 contestants have prequalified
for this Statewide title.
September 8th
$15 in advance $23 at the door.
*Advanced Tickets Available at Meyer's Grove
Casa Loma Ballroom
3354 Iowa
St. Louis, MO 63118MORE INFORMATION
Metro East Pride partners with LGBT History Project of St. Louis BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS
via Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI)
Metro East Pride partners with LGBT History Project of St. Louis
(BELLEVILLE)
MetroEast Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) is proud to partner with the St. Louis Gay History
Project to help build up the Project's collection of Metro East memorabilia.
Did you know same sex dancing was first allowed at The Red Bull in East St. Louis in the late 1960s
when you couldn't dance together across the river?
The project is looking for any matchbooks, business cards, wooden nickels, posters, signage,
photographs etc. from the 1960s era gay bars in ESL - The Red Bull, PK's, Newsroom, Grapevine, Helen
Schrader's, Olde English Inn, Green Parrot and early Faces and City Center nightclub. Also early
Belleville, Wood River and Alton Gay Bars: Old Cow Street Inn, Fantasy Corner, Char Pei, The Gathering
Place, Lil's, Rendezvoux, Alton Metro, Club Zips, Circus, etc. Let's preserve our history for future
generations.
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and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in
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Authenticating your relationship. Protecting your family.
Sivia Business & Legal Services gives you the personal attention that your relationship needs. We
offer personalized service for you, your family, your relationship and your business.
We assist you with the unique barriers that same-sex couples face in several areas. We assist our
clients in estate planning and power of attorney matters to give each partner more rights in the even
of tragedy. We also handle family law issues -- dissolution of relationship, adoption, custody
actions, and name change petitions. We also assist clients with cohabitation agreements and
contracts to outline the legal obligation of each partner in the relationship.
Committed to the Community
Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. started in June 2006 when the founder, Todd Sivia, decided
that his clients desired an attorney that is not only committed to the practice of law, but also
committed to the community. Mr. Sivia created a firm to serve businesses and family in a variety of
areas of law, focusing on asset protection.
Since then, the firm has grown, not only in size, but as a member of the community. Our staff is
active in the Ed/Glen Chamber of Commerce, SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business),
Rotary, and a variety of community projcts and organizations in and around Edwardsville, Glen
Carbon and Alton, Illinois. Mr. Sivia is a member of the Metro East Landlord Association and
Metro East Real Estate & Investors Association. The attorneys also stay up-to-date on the law
through a variety of legal associations such as the Illinois, Missouri, and Madison County Bar
Associations, and Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association.
We'll listen for your needs and give you the best counsel to meet them.
Todd Sivia, Attorney-At-Law
Mr. Sivia maintains a significant asset protection practice. He
assists his clients in their estate planning and general business needs,
including drafting wills and trusts, representing clients in multiple matters.
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TransHaven www.transhaven.org
TransHaven serves the advocacy needs of the
Transgender Communities of Missouri and St.
Louis Region.
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SEVEN RESTAURANT ANd LOUNGE
“A bold Hot-spot Where Everyone is
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Free-flow Poetry & Live Music Venue
SAGE Metro St. Louis
SAGE of Metro St.Louis
provides services and
advocacy to LGBT older
adults. They are
located in the Tower
Grove Manor Building
on South Grand.
www.SageMetroSTL.org
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St. Louis Gender Foundation
www.stlouisgenderfoundation.org
314-607-4163 [email protected]
Bethel Ucc church
618-939-4835
www.cahokiaucc.org Rev. Carol Shanks
Worship Services - Sunday 10 am
We are one of two official Open and Affirming Congregations of the United Church of Christ in
southern Illinois.
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NIGHTLIFE IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
BUBBY & SISSY's (ALTON) 602 Belle St., Alton; Tel. 618.465.4775
Spirits Bar and Lounge (Alton) 300 State Street, Alton 618-463-5555
Club Escapade (BELLEVILLE)
133 W. Main 62220
SEVEN RESTAURANT ANd LOUNGE
“A bold Hot-spot
Where Everyone is Welcome. “ 7 South High Street Belleville, Illinois 62220
www.sevenrestaurantandlounge.com
Free-flow Poetry & Live Music Venue
METRO EAST PRIDE OF
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
REGIONWIDE NIGHTCLUBS & VENUES
Atomic Cowboy - 4140 Manchester
Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Attitudes - 4100 Manchester Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110
Spirit’s Bar & Lounge – 300 State
Street (Alton)
Bad Dog Bar & Grill - 3960
Choteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Bastille Soulard - 1027 Russell
Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Big Moe’s – 1042 Tower Grove , St.
Louis, MO 63110
Bubby & Sissy's - 602 Belle St.,
Alton, IL 62002
Boxers N Briefs - 55 Four Corners
Lane, Centreville, IL 62206
Clementine's - 2001 Menard St., St.
Louis, MO 63104
Irenes Cabaret – 124 North
5th Street Quincy, IL 62301
Erney's 32 - 4200 Manchester Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110
Grey Fox - 3503 S. Spring, St. Louis,
MO 63116
Hummel's on Broadway - 7101 S.
Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
Hamburger Mary’s 3037 Olive St.
Louis, Mo 63103
Independence Place - 5 S.
Henderson St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
JJ's Clubhouse - 3858 Market St., St.
Louis, MO 63110
Just John's - 4112 Manchester Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63110
Club Escapade - 133 W. Main St.,
Belleville, IL 62220
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Rehab Bar & Grill - 4054
Chouteau Ave.
Korners - 7109 S. Broadway, St.
Louis, MO 63111
Magnolia's Bar - 5 S. Vandeventer,
St. Louis, MO
Martha’s Vineyard – 219 W. Olive,
Springfield, MO 65802
Meyer’s Grove – 4510 Manchester
Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Missie B's - 805 W. 39th, Kansas City,
MO 64112
Novak's Bar & Grill - 4121
Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Premium Lounge - 4199
Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
SEVEN RESTURANT AND
LOUNGE
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Daniel McCree Foundation Adopts the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM
by : Colby Kluthe, Executive Director-Daniel McCree Foundation on
Monday, August 20, 2012 at 3:56pm
(JOPLIN)
The KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM provides daily meals to 400+ youth as well as Computer Training Classes/Job Placement, After-school programs & tutoring services as well as HIV prevention services. Following my recent trip to South Africa, I suggested that our board of directors take action to commit our resources towards a non-profit organization located in the Kliptown neighborhood of Soweto, just outside Johannesburg. Kliptown is a village of 45,000 people who live in make-shift homes, share community water supply and is among the most at-risk communities in South Africa. On August 20th the Board of Directors, adopted the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM until the end of 2012. The foundation will be donating $100 as a first installment directly to the KYP and all further donations to the foundation will also benefit this wonderful program. This program serves families that most likely live on less than $4 a day. The community shares common water supplies (for cooking and cleaning) and uses portable toilets dotted throughout the area for sanitary collection. The Kliptown Youth Program was established in 2007, and most recently sent 16 graduates into job-placement with computer skills. " This program is making a markable difference in the lives of the community and we are glad to be able to lend our support. Because this program serves the youth of KLIPTOWN it creates opportunities for those who grow up in the midst of such poverty." Additionally, South African inflation means that for every dollar we donate is converted to roughly 8 Rand. (Any small donations can make a huge difference coming from the USA) As I mentioned, we will be making an initial donation of $100.00 to the KYP and will send incoming donations to them as well (unless otherwise specified). The Daniel McCree Foundation board will meet again in December to discuss the extension of this support. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM, you may visit them online or watch for updates on our Facebook and websites as we move forward in support of this great cause. http://www.kliptownyouthprogram.org.za/ Peace & Blessing Bee upon each of you! Colby Kluthe, Executive Director- Daniel McCree Foundation Emily Smith, St. Louis Regional Director [email protected] www.DanielMcCree.Org
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