2ND EDITION
Presented By: BellevillePride.Org &
MetroEast News
JULY 2011
EVENTS
FEATURES
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
“IT’S HERE… IT’S EVERYWHERE”
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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. The Saint Louis Region celebrated another fantastic Pride Season in 2011 with near perfect weather and a spirit of diversity. This year marked a new page in the history of Southern Illinois with Carbondale celebrating its very first Pride Festival. And both Belleville and Saint Louis continued its traditions of equality for all people. As the editor of MetroEast NEWS, and the director of the DANIEL MCCREE FOUNDATION 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. As we look forward to the coming year, we have decided to move to “THE ORG” and will continue our work at
www.BellevillePride.Org Our grassroots-based community is in fact organic and requires the collaboration of many people to share with you events and news you may not find anywhere else. In partnership with other community leaders we shall continue to utilize this and other platforms to further the causes of social justice and equality. Sincerely,
Colby Kluthe
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FEATURES
BELLEVILLE June 18th
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2011 DIRECTORY SPONSORS “BUY LOCAL OR BYE LOCAL”
www.SmartChoiceSTL.com “Smart Solutions for Web Development” Riverbend Taxi 231 St. Louis Rd. Collinsville, IL 62234 618-346-1568 admin@riverbend-llc.com www.riverbend-llc.com Practical Solutions For All Aspects of Family Law 201 Hillsboro Avenue | Suite A | Edwardsville | Illinois | 62025
618.655.0555 | Fax 618.655.9460
www.JaShawLaw.com
St. Louis Center for Family Development 4236 Lindell Blvd. Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63108 www.STLCFD.org Nancy D. Spargo, AM, LCSWExecutive Director/Co-Founder 314-531-1155 314-531-1170 (fax) 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
Wells-Fargo Home Mortgage - Amy Doll
www.AmyDoll.com or call (314)616-0940
J.Brooks Digital
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
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FEATURES
www.welloflivingwaterministries.org
TransHaven
Well of Living Water Ministries 405 North Illinois Ave. Belleville, Illinois
www.TransHaven.org
Phone: (618)277-7497 www.myspace.com/wlwm E-mail: thewell@wellingwaterministries.org
TransHaven serves the advocacy needs of the Transgender Communities of Missouri and St. Louis Region.
PFLAG- Belleville Chapter www.bellevilleilpflag.com Meets the first Thursday of the month 6:30PM FIND THEM ON FACEBOOK
ONE SAINT LOUIS www.OneSaintLouis.org 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
Shannon’s Tie Dye Save a Hippie—Wear Tie Dye www.shannons-tie-dye.com
SmartChoice Center
Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. 217 South Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 659-4499 (618) 659-4027 (fax) www.sivialaw.com
www.SmartChoiceSTL.com
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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
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The Pageant Capital of Southern Illinois
& Home of CARBONDALE PRIDE
Club TRAZ (Carbondale) http://www.clubtraz.com
EVENTS
FEATURES
REGIONWIDE NIGHTCLUBS & VENUES
Magnolia's Bar - 5 S. Vandeventer, St. Louis, MO Atomic Cowboy - 4140 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 Attitudes - 4100 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Martha’s Vineyard – 219 W. Olive, Springfield, MO 65802 The Pink Squirrel – 519 Good Hope St. Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(Attitudes II -coming soon to Riverport)
Erney's 32 - 4200 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Bad Dog Bar & Grill - 3960 Choteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Grey Fox - 3503 S. Spring, St. Louis, MO 63116
Bastille Soulard - 1027 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Hummel's on Broadway - 7101 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
Bubby & Sissy's - 602 Belle St., Alton, IL 62002
Independence Place - 5 S. Henderson St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Boxers N Briefs - 55 Four Corners Lane, Centreville, IL 62206
JJ's Clubhouse - 3858 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63110
Clementine's - 2001 Menard St., St. Louis, MO 63104
Just John's - 4112 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Club Escapade - 133 W. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220
Korners - 7109 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111 Loading Zone - 16 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
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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 SoCo Club - 128 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65203
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NEWS & EVENT RESOURCES Vital Voice Magazine www.thevitalvoice.com
MetroEast News-Events www.BellevillePride.Org
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
Metro-East CALL FOR HELP
http://equalityfederation.org/
618-397-0963
PFLAG- Belleville Chapter
Belleville Transgender & Friends
www.bellevilleilpflag.com
Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Meets the first Thursday
http://www.glaad.org/
of the month 6:30PM FIND THEM ON FACEBOOK
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
The NEW LGBT CENTER of St. Louis
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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(MID-MO) Pride Pride St. Louis
http://www.lgbtcoalition.org/
http://www.pridestl.org/
St. Louis Black Pride
http://slbp.org/
Paducah Pride (Facebook only) Carbondale Pride (In care of CLUB TRAZ)
NEWS & EVENTS PUBLICATIONS Vital Voice Magazine http://thevitalvoice.com ForwardSTL http://www.ForwardSTL.org The Paducah Moon St. Louis CITY EDITION
MetroEast NEWS www.BellevillePride.Org St. Louis Beacon http://www.stlbeacon.org St. Louis SINNER magazine
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FEATURES
Go LOCAL! Meets Downtown Belleville 1st Thursday of Month @ St. Paul UCC FIND THEM ON FACEBOOK
PFLAG of Belleville
Same-Sex Legal Services Re/Max Preferred, Swansea - Pam & Charlie Wineinger Bethel United Church of Christ Archaic Mementos
Illinois Safe Schools
SHAW LAW
UIS Queer-Straight Alliance SIU-C Office of Diversity & Equity SIU-E On-Campus Resources SWIC - Safe Zone
Allstate Insurance Company The Gay-Straight Alliance at SIUE Evangelical United Church of Christ Faith Aloud
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Wells-Fargo Home Mortgage - Amy Doll www.AmyDoll.com 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
The Well of Living Water Ministries EDWARDSVILLE Sacred Grounds Cafe 233 N. Main
Bethany Place
Metro East Pride For information regarding FESTIVAL VENDORS ENTERTAINMENT & Sponsorship, contact METRO EAST PRIDE www.gwgra.com Metro East Gay & Straights - MEGS
www.MetroEastPride.com
The Smug Mutt
StarFire Productions www.DanielMcCree.Org
www.SmartChoiceSTL.com “Simply Smart Web Solutions”
Belleville Transgender & Friends
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FEATURES
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE CHAPTERS
Washington University Pride Alliance
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
GSA Alliance – St. Louis Region (Care of ACLU of Eastern Missouri) Fontbonne University Straights and Gays For Equality (SAGE)
LGBTQ Resource Center - University Missouri Columbia Maryville University Gay-Straight Alliance Missouri State University BiGALA 18
GSA Alliance of Southern Illinois
SOCIALIZE!
Smithton, Illinois
Carbondale, Illinois
City
City
Anna, Illinois
FAN PAGES AND INTERESTS
Hillsboro, Illinois
Southern Illinois
City
City
Proud Parenting Society/Culture
Smartchoice Center ECourse
City
Vital Voice
Media/News/Publishing
I CARE University Organization
Lambda Legal
Human Rights Campaign
Madison Elise
Non-Profit Organization
Artist
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
Political Organization
Non-Profit Organization
Greater St. Louis
Granite City, Illinois
Marion, Illinois
City
City
City
Graves County High School
School
Little Dragon
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FEATURES
FACEBOOK
Musician/Band
Kaskaskia River
Glen Carbon, Illinois
Interest
City
Interest NOVAK'S BAR & GRILL
Feeding Illinois Non-Profit Organization
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Metro-East
Pick Flower Gallery
Interest
Local Business
Bar
Vandalia, Illinois
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville University
Randolph County, Illinois
Alton, Illinois City
The Free State of St. Louis
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Community
Non-Profit Organization
Paducah Pride
Saint Louis University
Community Organization
University
Musician/Band
Growing American Youth Non-Profit Organization Gateway Business Guild Non-Profit Organization
Murray State University
East St. Louis City
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DJ TimmyB
Organization
Joseph Michael Baker
City
Entertainer
The Chicago Snob Public Figure
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Non-Profit Organization
Sparta, Illinois City
The Ragged Blade Band
DJ TimmyB
Saint Louis, Missouri
Bubby & Sissy's
Musician/Band
City
Sports/Recreation/Activi ties
Local Business
Gustine Market
J. Brooks Digital
Prism: Truman State University's GSA
Local Business
Camera/Photo
Non-Profit Organization
The Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis
Anglers In Action / Big Bass Bash
Daniel McCree Foundation Artist
BellevillePride~ MetroEast News
The Galleries at Sole Survivor
Non-Profit Organization
Local Business
TransHaven Non-Profit Organization
Arts/Entertainment/Nig htlife
Saleabration Realty
Food Outreach
Local Business
Non-Profit Organization
Terry Pierson Artist
Gold Stop, LLC
TransHaven
Small Business Curt Parker Jewelers
Local Business
Shopping/Retail
One Saint Louis
Non-Profit Organization Fairmont City, Illinois City
Pizazz Furniture Miss M's Candy Boutique
Shopping/Retail Meyer's Grove
Edwardsville, Illinois City
Families Like Ours Shameless Grounds, LLC
Community Organization
Like
Restaurant/Cafe Herbal Roots Zine
EVENTS Magazine
FEATURES
Restaurant/Cafe
Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce Like
Like
Like
The Mocha Hut
ACLU of Eastern Missouri
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Restaurant/Cafe
Non-Profit Organization
Like
Non-Profit Organization
Like Clint Browning Photography Artist
Like
Restaurant Supply 路 Food Consultant
Like
Mound City Soap Company
Armarium
Health/Beauty
Local Business
St. Louis City Edition Like
Local Business
Like
Like
Well of Living Water Ministries
Delmar Loop
Like
Joanie's Pizzeria
Drop.Swap.Grow.
Restaurant/Cafe
Community
Like
Attractions/Things to Do
Church/Religious Organization
Like Like
Stella Blues
StarFire Productions
Bar
Like
MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
ForwardSTL
Restaurant/Cafe
News/Media
Gateway Business Guild Like
Product/Service
Like Like
Urban Chestnut Brewing Co
Square One Brewery & Distillery
Brewery Bar
Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Like
Local Business
Shock Top Food/Beverages
Like 22
Like
Like
Like
Like
The Upcycle Exchange
Artemis Images
Leslie Hall
Local Business
Local Business
The LGBT Center of St. Louis
Musician/Band
Non-Profit Organization The Van Leunen Law Firm, LLC Company
Like StoppingPoints Local/Travel
Like Bad Dog Bar Company
C.R.E.E.P.Z Ghost Commandos Organization
Like Well of Living Water Ministries Company
Like
Like Like The Pageant
C-M Services, LLC Local Business
Like Aarandeez Auto Glass
Concert Venue
Automotive TessiluStudio
Like
Artist Like Bernard Johnson
Saint Louis Effort for AIDS Non-Profit Organization
Public Figure
Like Pick Flower Gallery
Like Bogart's Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe
Like Like The Grove STL
The Porch Wine & Gift Boutique
Like The Healthy Nut Cafe
Local Business Like Vincent's 12th Street Market Restaurant
Like
Like Soulard Business Association Product/Service
Like Kirksville Auto Auction Local Business
Eichelberger Property Management Real Estate Agent Non-Profit Organization
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FEATURES
Della Torta Confections Local Business Like
Like
Bad Dog Grill & Bar
Pro Tungsten
Bar
Sports/Recreation/Activi ties
GlitterBomb Productions Like
Like
Artist
Small Business
Like Sole and Blues Shopping/Retail
Like Grand South Grand
R.I.P. Russell Austin Mueller
Like Gold Stop, LLC
Arts/Entertainment/Nig htlife
Bad Dog Bar & Grill Bar
John Elkins
Western Kentucky Interest
Like SAGE Metro St. Louis
The LGBT Center of St. Louis
Non-Profit Organization
Non-Profit Organization
East St.Louis
Like The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks Organization
Like Summer Osborne
TransHaven Missouri Non-Profit Organization
Jordan Serenity Weddings, Events & Officiant
Carlinville, Illinois Like
City
VegasDrag Entertainment
Event Planning/Event Services
Meyer's Grove Bar
Like 24
O'Fallon, Illinois City
Musician/Band
Like
ButterScotch Public Figure
The Smug Mutt Shopping/Retail
Saint Louis Zoo The Galleries at Sole Survivor Local Business
Musician/Band
Belleville, Illinois
Paxton, Illinois City
Dieta Pepsi
Mount Vernon, Illinois
Entertainer
Washington Park, Illinois
Madison County, Illinois
Terry Pierson
Glee
TV Show
SmartChoice Center
Artist
Business Services SIUE Web Radio Company
Saleabration Realty
Local Business
St. Clair County, Illinois
Daniel McCree Foundation
Chester, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois Organization
Interest
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Bisexual Alliance of St. Louis (BASL) Non-Profit Organization
Blackburn College University
Elastic Bond
City SlutWalk St. Louis Community
Kathy Griffin Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Gold Stop LLC
Jason and deMarco
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
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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
"Dreams" 12-1-2004 , By: Daniel McCree 28
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. Founded in 1988 by Sisters Mary Rombach and Carol Baltosiewich of the Franciscan Third Order of Hospital Sisters, as an outpatient hospice service and healing ministry of elleville's St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Bethany Place was incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) in 1992.
www.DanielMcCree.Org
"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 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.
Daniel (Danny) McCree (1979-2007)
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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 sternwas 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) www.DanielMcCree.Org
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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.
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PrideFest St. Louis Pride Kick-Off Party Location: Lumiere' Theater Time: 7:00PM Saturday, June 11th
Cindy Hearst Wittich Photo By: Pride St Louis Volunteer, Vendor, and Parade Forms are located on our website: www.pridestl.org Pride St. Louis, Inc
June 25 - June 26 Tower Grove Park
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Thanks to Each of the sponsors!
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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
StarFire Productions Event Planning & Catering
Practical Solutions For All Aspects of Family Law 201 Hillsboro Avenue | Suite A | Edwardsville | Illinois | 62025
Wells-Fargo Home Mortgage - Amy Doll
www.AmyDoll.com 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,
618.655.0555 | Fax 618.655.9460
www.JaShawLaw.com
WHO ARE WE? We Represent YOU!
Graphics Editor: Jason Brooks MetroEast News - Serving the Southern Illinois Region
MetroEast NEWS
Submit News/Events or Editorials to: danielmccreeorg@gmail.com
Editor: Colby Kluthe Director: Daniel McCree Foundation Contributors: Mickey Johnson (Carbondale) History & Southern Illinois News
Common Resources:
Tess Farnham (Belleville) Liberal Arts & Education
St. Louis Activist Hub St. Louis Gay History Proj. TransHaven Michael Paynic Todd Sivia
At Large: Terri Nuss (St. Louis) Scott Miller (St. Louis)
Susan Spit-Fire Lively Southern IL QueerNation RL Pete Housman
2011 MetroEast NEWS Digital Directory
2nd Edition (Published July 15, 2011)
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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Day the Lights Went Out - July 23rd Speaker Engagement Marc Adams (BELLEVILLE). Freaque FRIDAY with Steven Shockley(CARBONDALE). The Friday Night Resurrection! July 29th (ST LOUIS... Rocky Horror Returns to Club Traz (CARBONDALE) - July 23rd Music on Main - July 27th (BELLEVILLE) House of Monology- AUGUST 2011
LATEST UPDATES FROM METRO EAST NEWS
Brennan Lizzie: Don't like SlutWalk? Fine by me... - Tuesday, July 12, 2011 TessiLu Studios - Summer Catalog - Sunday, July 10, 2011 Trans Friendly Medical providers in the Metro area (and beyond) - Thursday, July 07, 2011 June 2011 Digest (The July Issue) - Thursday, June 30, 2011 Support the Daniel McCree Foundation - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
MetroEast NEWS was established in June 2008, as an outreach project of the Daniel McCree Foundation. (www.DanielMcCree.Org).
Read More About the Foundation Recent Activity
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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, contact us at: danielmccreeorg@gmail.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.
Content Provided by: SmartChoice Center Contact us about advertising in our Monthly Publications www.SmartChoiceSTL.com For the Latest Issue Available for Download. And as Always, visit us on Facebook, Twitter or online at our main website: www.BellevillePride.Org 38
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