Presented By: BellevillePride.com & MetroEast News
www.BellevillePride.com
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
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SPONSORS
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NIGHTLIFE
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SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
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LOCAL BUSINESS LISTINGS
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SOCIALIZE!
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(Social Media Fan Pages & Interests)
FEATURED ARTICLES
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INTRODUCTION Envisioned more than a year ago, the 2011 Digital Directory seeks to put information and resources for our community more readily available to those who may not be aware of the vast array of entertainment venues and social services specific to the LGBTQIA community. I hope you will find this directory an environmentally-conscience way to share resources as well as a useful reference for each of you. As the Saint Louis Region prepares for yet another fantastic year of celebrations throughout the month of June, our city has much to celebrate and look forward to in the year ahead. As a community we have made great progress in the areas of equality for all, and the celebration of the diversity found within communities of Southern Illinois. As a community volunteer, I have been honored to serve the residents and supporters in a number of different ways. As the editor of MetroEast NEWS, our vision has been to bring greater awareness to events and news specific to the Metro-East Communities. We are in fact blessed to have so many great organizations and establishments that create a vibrant and exciting opportunity for anyone who call the gateway city home. MetroEast NEWS is operated as a part of the Daniel McCree Foundation, as a living legacy of an artist from Southern Illinois.
“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. In 2008, we secured www.BellevillePride.com and www.BellevillePride.Org and utilize these platforms to further the causes of social justice and equality. We also seek to provide timely information for those who wish to support local business and LGBTQIA organizations. A special thanks to each of our directory sponsors and to the civic leaders who work tirelessly throughout the year.
2011 DIRECTORY SPONSORS “BUY LOCAL OR BYE LOCAL”
St. Louis Center for Family Development 4236 Lindell Blvd. Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63108 www.STLCFD.org
Riverbend Taxi
Nancy D. Spargo, AM, LCSWExecutive Director/Co-Founder
231 St. Louis Rd. Collinsville, IL 62234
314-531-1155 314-531-1170 (fax)
618-346-1568 admin@riverbend-llc.com
The St. Louis Center for Family Development was created in response to an identified need for mental health services in St. Louis City and County that are family- centered, trauma- informed, and evidence- based. It is the goal of the St. Louis Center for Family Development, LLC to complement and enhance the quality and accessibility of existing mental health services in the St. Louis Metro area
www.riverbend-llc.com
Wells-Fargo Home Mortgage - Amy Doll
READ SPRING 2011 FEATURES EDITION
www.AmyDoll.com or call (314)616-0940
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Specialization in working with Same Sex Couples and Unmarried Couples. 20 years of experience in home loans, commercial loans, mixed use buildings, FHA, Veterans Loans, Conventional, Jumbo, Rehab loans, Reverse Mortgages and Credit Repair. Apply online at www.AmyDoll.com
www.SmartChoiceSTL.com
StarFire Productions Event Planning & Catering
SmartChoice Center
www.StarEllis.com
“Simply Smart Web Solutions” www.SmartChoiceSTL.com
TransHaven www.welloflivingwaterministries.org www.TransHaven.org Well of Living Water Ministries 405 North Illinois Ave. Belleville, Illinois
TransHaven serves the advocacy needs of the Transgender Communities of Missouri and St. Louis Region.
Phone: (618)277-7497 www.myspace.com/wlwm E-mail: thewell@wellingwaterministries.org PFLAG- Belleville
ONE SAINT LOUIS www.OneSaintLouis.org
www.bellevilleilpflag.com Meets the first Thursday of the month 6:30PM
Filling the gaps in service for the LGBT and other underserved communities in the Greater Saint Louis Metro Area. (314) 241-1114 info@onesaintlouis.org
CONTACT THE CHAPTER
Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C.
Shannon’s Tie Dye www.shannons-tie-dye.com
217 South Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 659-4499 (618) 659-4027 (fax) www.sivialaw.com
NIGHTLIFE IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
BUBBY & SISSY's (ALTON) www.bubbyandsissys.com 602 Belle St., Alton; Tel. 618.465.4775
Club Escapade (BELLEVILLE) www.clubescapade.org 133 W. Main 62220
Club TRAZ (Carbondale) http://www.clubtraz.com
The Pageant Capital of Southern Illinois
REGIONWIDE NIGHTCLUBS & VENUES
Atomic Cowboy - 4140 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Erney's 32 - 4200 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Martha’s Vineyard – 219 W. Olive, Springfield, MO 65802
Attitudes - 4100 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Grey Fox - 3503 S. Spring, St. Louis, MO 63116
Missie B's - 805 W. 39th, Kansas City, MO 64112
Bad Dog Bar & Grill - 3960 Choteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Hummel's on Broadway - 7101 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
Novak's Bar & Grill - 4121 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Bastille Soulard - 1027 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Independence Place - 5 S. Henderson St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Premium Lounge - 4199 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Bubby & Sissy's - 602 Belle St., Alton, IL 62002
JJ's Clubhouse - 3858 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63110
SoCo Club - 128 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65203
Boxers N Briefs - 55 Four Corners Lane, Centreville, IL 62206
Just John's - 4112 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Clementine's - 2001 Menard St., St. Louis, MO 63104
Korners - 7109 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
Club Escapade - 133 W. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220
Loading Zone - 16 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
The Complex Nightclub - 3511 Choteau
Magnolia's Bar - 5 S. Vandeventer, St. Louis, MO
NEWS & EVENT RESOURCES Vital Voice Magazine www.thevitalvoice.com MetroEast News-Events
www.bellevillepride.com
BOXERS N’ BRIEFS (Centreville) http://www.boxersnbriefs.com/ 55 Four Corners Lane, Centreville, IL Tel. 618.332.6141
Jim's Place (Paducah, KY) @FACEBOOK 2605 Bridge Street 270-442-1074
Cigar Inn Jazz Club 119 W Main Street, Suite A Belleville, IL 6222
www.CigarInn.Net
Eddie’s Bar 2900 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-4141
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SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Equality Federation http://equalityfederation.org/
Metro-East CALL FOR HELP 618-397-0963
Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation http://www.glaad.org/
PFLAG-Belleville http://pflagbellevilleil.com
The Trevor Project 1-866-4-U-TREVOR
PFLAG St. Louis
TrevorCHAT http://pflagstl.org/ Safer Chemicals Politcal Movement PROMO
www.SaferChemicals.org
http://promoonline.org/ Gay And Lesbian Defenders SAGE-Metro St. Louis http://www.glad.org/ http://sagemetrostl.org/ Gay-Straight Alliance Network http://gsanetwork.org/ Gender Queer Revolution
I CARE CAMPAIGN (St. Louis LOCAL) http://www.genderqueerrevolution.org/
Community-Wide Resource List
Food * Clothing * Housing *Hotlines & More
YOUTH & FAMILY ORGANIZATIONS Growing American Youth http://growingamericanyouth.org/ Region-Wide Youth Group, Education & Social Support for Youth Project Ark http://projectark.wustl.edu/ Confidential Testing & Prevention of HIV/AIDS The Trevor Project http://thetrevorproject.org/ (NATIONAL CRISIS LINE & YOUTH SUPPORT) The SPOT YOUTH CENTER http://thespot.wustl.edu 4169 Laclede Ave (Central West End) ONE SAINT LOUIS www.OneSaintLouis.org (COLAGE Youth Group) Fall Group forming! (Tower Grove) WELL OF LIVING WATER MINISTRIES http://welloflivingwaterministries.org Faith-support for all ages, Inclusive Christ-Based Community E3 Young Adult Ministry (MCC of Greater St. Louis) E3@mccgsl.org Social & Spiritual Support for ages 18-30 FAMILIES LIKE OURS familieslikeours@gmail.com Social Opportunities for LGBT parents with young children
PRIDE ORGANIZATIONS Metro-East Pride
http://metroeastpride.com/
Mid-America Pride Pride St. Louis
http://www.lgbtcoalition.org/
http://www.pridestl.org/
St. Louis Black Pride
http://slbp.org/
Paducah Pride (Facebook only)
NEWS & EVENTS PUBLICATIONS Vital Voice Magazine http://thevitalvoice.com ForwardSTL http://www.ForwardSTL.org The Paducah Moon (INDEPENDENT NEWS & EDITORIAL) MetroEast NEWS http://bellevillepride.blogspot.com or www.bellevilepride.com St. Louis Beacon http://www.stlbeacon.org
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Go LOCAL!
Meets Downtown Belleville 1st Tuesday of Month @ St. Paul UCC
PFLAG of Belleville
Mulberry Mudd
Same-Sex Legal Services
Allstate Insurance Company
Re/Max Preferred, Swansea - Pam & Charlie Wineinger
The Gay-Straight Alliance at SIUE Evangelical United Church of Christ
Bethel United Church of Christ
Faith Aloud
Archaic Mementos Dette Photographic Art Illinois Safe Schools UIS Queer-Straight Alliance Wells-Fargo Home Mortgage - Amy Doll
SIU-C Office of Diversity & Equity www.AmyDoll.com
SIU-E On-Campus Resources SWIC - Safe Zone
or call (314)616-0940 
Specialization in working with Same Sex Couples and Unmarried Couples. 20 years of experience in home loans, commercial loans, mixed use buildings, FHA, Veterans Loans, Conventional, Jumbo, Rehab loans, Reverse Mortgages and Credit Repair. Apply online at www.AmyDoll.com
Metro East Pride For information regarding FESTIVAL VENDORS ENTERTAINMENT & Sponsorship, contact METRO EAST PRIDE www.gwgra.com Metro East Gay & Straights - MEGS FOSSILAGE & Primetimers
www.MetroEastPride.com
Baskets by Mary Anne The Smug Mutt The Well of Living Water Ministries
Debbie Donohue Ceramics
EDWARDSVILLE Sacred Grounds Cafe 233 N. Main
www.DanielMcCree.Org
Bethany Place
FEATURES
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Steppin' Out
www.SmartChoiceSTL.com
EVENTS
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE CHAPTERS PRIZM at the University of Missouri St. Louis
Saint Louis University's Rainbow Alliance
SWIC - Southwestern Illinois Community College :: Q&A
Truman State University's Gay/Straight Alliance Washington University Pride Alliance
GSA Alliance – St. Louis Region (Care of ACLU of Eastern Missouri) Fontbonne University Straights and Gays For Equality (SAGE)
ST LOUIS BLACK PRIDE LGBTQ Resource Center - University Missouri Columbia Maryville University Gay-Straight Alliance Missouri State University BiGALA
http://slbp.org
SOCIALIZE! FAN PAGES AND INTERESTS Proud Parenting
Smithton, Illinois
Complex Nightclub
City
Club
Hillsboro, Illinois
Carbondale, Illinois
City
City
Smartchoice Center ECourse
University
School
Anna, Illinois
City
Southern Illinois City Human Rights Campaign Non-Profit Organization
Political Organization
Graves County High School
Society/Culture
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
Vital Voice
Madison Elise
Media/News/Publishing
I CARE
Artist Organization
Granite City, Illinois
City
Marion, Illinois City
Lambda Legal
Non-Profit Organization
Gateway Business Guild
Non-Profit Organization
Greater St. Louis City
East St. Louis
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
City
Interest
Murray State University
Little Dragon
Glen Carbon, Illinois
Musician/Band
City
Non-Profit Organization
Metro-East Interest
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville University
Joseph Michael Baker Musician/Band
Randolph County, Illinois
The Free State of St. Louis
City
DJ TimmyB Entertainer
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
The Chicago Snob Public Figure
Non-Profit Organization
University
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Non-Profit Organization
Paducah Pride Community Organization
Vandalia, Illinois
Saint Louis University
City
Organization
Non-Profit Organization
Local Business
Alton, Illinois
Community
Growing American Youth
Pick Flower Gallery
Feeding Illinois
NOVAK'S BAR & GRILL Bar
Kaskaskia River Interest
Sparta, Illinois City
The Ragged Blade Band
Interest
Interest
City
East St.Louis
SIUE Web Radio
Community/Governmen t
Company
Bubby & Sissy's Local Business
Prism: Truman State University's GSA
The LGBT Center of St. Louis Non-Profit Organization
TransHaven Missouri
Non-Profit Organization
O'Fallon, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois
City
Organization
Non-Profit Organization
Carlinville, Illinois
The Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis
City
ButterScotch
Public Figure
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Arts/Entertainment/Nig htlife
Meyer's Grove
Bar
The Smug Mutt
Shopping/Retail
SlutWalk St. Louis
Gold Stop, LLC Small Business
GlitterBomb Productions
Fairmont City, Illinois
Arts/Entertainment/Nig htlife
City
Edwardsville, Illinois
Community The Galleries at Sole Survivor Local Business
Saint Louis Zoo Attractions/Things to Do
City
R.I.P. Russell Austin Mueller
Madison County, Illinois
Organization Paxton, Illinois City
City
Western Kentucky
Mount Vernon, Illinois
Glee
Elastic Bond
TV Show
Belleville, Illinois
Musician/Band
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
City
Saleabration Realty
Gold Stop LLC
Local Business
Washington Park, Illinois
Company
City
Chester, Illinois
City
Land of Goshen
Jason and deMarco
Interest
Musician/Band
SmartChoice Center
Dieta Pepsi
Blackburn College
Business Services
Entertainer
University
St. Clair County, Illinois
Terry Pierson
Kathy Griffin
Organization
Artist
Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis (BASL)
Collinsville, Illinois
Comedian
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Artist
Litchfield, Illinois
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Daniel McCree Foundation
Interest
TV Show
City Non-Profit Organization
City
Pixie and Trixie Lederhosen TWO PROUD REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ST. LOUIS LGBT COMMUNITY!
FEATURED ARTICLES Dragonfly on a Highway BY: Tess Farnham (Belleville)
It lies there like a Rorschach on the side of the road, the pond eye’s passing or a nymph affixed with flying buttresses The heaving cathedral of a body brought down and the ink of its unwritten history staining the sands on either side
About the Author: Tess Farnham is an Adjunct Professor of English Composition at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) in Belleville. Ms. Farnham is also an accomplished Artist and offers her original works and reprints for purchase online. (TESSILU STUDIOS) She has also served for two years on the Board of Directors for the Daniel McCree Foundation, as well as contributing writer for MetroEast NEWS. Tess Farnham
www.BellevillePride.com on Behalf of: Bethany Place
AcSeXories on the Runway- Bethany Place Held 2nd Fashion Show February 28, 2011 (BELLEVILLE)
Bethany Place held the 2nd Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser on February 10th at the Four-Points Sheraton in Fairview Heights, IL. Local college students and businesses participated as a showing of support to the community by designing, creating, and modeling different categories of fashions. The 2nd Annual Fashion Show was toned down somewhat from the first year, but still presented some innovative and "protective" apparel, with several designs made entirely from latex condoms. The event also included a silent auction, raffle drawings, and information booths. Among the keynote speakers was Tony Monken, former adviser of Metro East Pride and HIV/AIDS advocate throughout the state of Illinois. Bethany Place is the largest non-profit AIDS Service Organization in the St. Louis Metro East area, providing comprehensive case management and programming focused on promoting wellness and serving all people living with HIV/AIDS. This years show featured Honorary Emcee: Curt Rejba of Total Entertainment Solutions, emcee/owner for 13 years, experience in over 200 shows, and entertainment co-chairman of Northland Festivals. Also featured, special musical guest Big Boss Blues Band. Bethany Place is the largest non-profit AIDS Service Organization in the St. Louis Metro East area. In a spirit of compassion and justice, Bethany Place provides comprehensive case management and programming focused on promoting wellness and serving all people living with HIV/AIDS.
Bethany Place is dedicated to serving our neighbors in eleven counties of the Metro-East who are affected by HIV disease. With an emphasis on wellness, our staff continually strives to provide all clients with the support they need to maintain the highest possible quality of life. www.BethanyPlace.Org Founded in 1988 by Sisters Mary Rombach and Carol Baltosiewich of the Franciscan Third Order of Hospital Sisters, Bethany Place was originally designed as an outpatient hospice service and healing ministry of Belleville's St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Bethany Place was incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) in 1992.
As a member of the St. Clair/Madison County HIV Care Consortium, Bethany Place receives funding from Ryan White Titles I and II and serves a twelve county region that includes: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties.
"Dreams" 12-1-2004 , By: Daniel McCree www.DanielMcCree.Org December 1, 2004
"Dreams"
I was very happy to be with a group of people that were all nice + comforting to be with. One man showed us a home movie of him doing a sort of battle like dance with a bison.
We were all on a beautiful Daniel (Danny) McCree (1979-2007)
island with hundreds of people. My friend from high school was with us
+ after the man showed us the clip + talked for awhile I guess we all went to sleep. When I woke up I stepped out of the room and headed toward the bathroom.
All of the people on the island were very attractive + I felt good to be among them. I felt something strange in my mouth like my tooth on my left side was loosining.
Panic set in + I tried to keep calm. I reached a mirror + was horrified to find my front teeth falling out. I pressed them back in + went out to the beach where there were many people.
I noticed dolphins swimming + decided to swim. I met a dolphin + its stern was soft. It talked to me + gave much sympathy. I'm careining (Careening) a little right now I know I'm gonna be alright and I also know Ive made mistakes and missed maneuvers which may have taken me a route that would leave me feeling something similar to what I once. (wants)
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www.BellevillePride.com By: Colby Kluthe/ MetroEast NEWS February 19, 2011
First Civil Union in Madison County (EDWARDSVILLE)
The Sivia Law Firm, better known as "Same-Sex Legal" (www.SameSexLegal.com) is actively seeking the first couple to be recognized under the new Illinois Civil Union Law. As the law goes into effect, local courts are moving towards the implementation of the new changes. Principal Attorney Todd Sivia is committed to facilitate the first Civil Unions under the new rights of the LGBT communities in the Metro-East Region. Under the new law, gender identity is truly equal, and becomes a non-issue. Attorney Todd Sivia explains:
"It does not matter about transgender individuals because civil unions allow both same sex and men and women. If you know of anyone that wants to be the first couple to get hitched in Madison County. We are helping the County Clerk out." (pictured above: Principal Legal Counsel, Todd Sivia & Erin Margaret)
For those couples who previously went to Iowa or other state, are now recognized under SB1716, the "Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act." The bill allows both gay and straight couples to enter into civil unions, giving them some of the same benefits automatically available to married couples, including the right to visit a sick partner in the hospital, disposition of a deceased loved one's remains and the right to make decisions about a loved one's medical care. Any couple who is interested can contact the firm about the procedure required under this new law. The Same-Sex Legal Law Firm is a member of both Missouri & Illinois Bar Association and operates a central office in Edwardsville and a secondary location in Alton, Illinois. Since its establishment in 2006, Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C specializes in asset protection, and the specific legal issues that surround the establishment of non-traditional families and estate planning. They also handle employment law issues, in addition to divorce, child custody and child support issues.
MetroEast NEWS Editor: Colby Kluthe Director: Daniel McCree Foundation Contributors: Mickey Johnson (Carbondale) History & Southern Illinois News Tess Farnham (Belleville) Liberal Arts & Education At Large: Terri Nuss (St. Louis) Scott Miller (St. Louis)
Common Resources: St. Louis Activist Hub St. Louis Gay History Proj. TransHaven Michael Paynic Todd Sivia Southern IL QueerNation RL Pete Housman
Graphics Editor: Jason Brooks MetroEast News - Serving the Southern Illinois Region
Submit News/Events or Editorials to: danielmccreeorg@gmail.com
PrideFest St. Louis
Pride Kick-Off Party Location: Lumiere' Theater Time: ‎7:00PM Saturday, June 11th
Photo By: Pride St Louis
Cindy Hearst Wittich
Volunteer, Vendor, and Parade Forms are located on our website: www.pridestl.org
Pride St. Louis, Inc
June 25 at 11:00am - June 26 at 8:00pm Tower Grove Park
Thanks to Each of the sponsors! 2011 MetroEast NEWS Digital Directory We look forward to sharing resources available in our community, as well as supporting the LGBTQIA communities of Southern Illinois and the Saint Louis Region.
We plan to offer UPDATED ISSUES throughout the year. VISIT US ONLINE www.BellevillePride.Org For the Latest Issue Available for Download. And as Always, visit us on Facebook, Twitter or online at our main website: www.BellevillePride.com
FEATURES
EVENTS
BellevillePride.com was established in June 2008, as an outreach project of the Daniel McCree Foundation. (www.DanielMcCree.Org). MetroEast NEWS is Independent of the Metro East Pride Organization (MEPSI), which plans the annual festival each June. For Information about the Annual Festival, contact metroeastpride@gmail.com For information about MetroEast NEWS and BellevillePride.com, contact us at: danielmccreeorg@gmail.com OR editor@bellevillepride.com
MetroEast News began as an outreach of MCCGSL, with a focus on HIV/AIDS and Health resources & information. In 2009, the content began to serve more specifically the needs of Metro East communities and rural Southern Illinois. In 2010, MetroEast NEWS published under the title Metro East Pride News, until November 2010, when it once again resumed publishing independently of the MEP organization. Our mission is simple: "Provide timely News and Event information to the entire Southern Illinois LGBTQIA community with a specific focus on those under-represented in more mainstream media outlets.
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www.SmartChoiceSTL.com