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Thanks to punkpink is a bandits tip and Queers Without Borders for sharing this video clip. “How to Tell People They Sound Racist” is the basic formula one can follow for telling someone s/he sounds sexist or heterosexist or whatever. For more about how and why the rainbow flag at City Hall was removed before its time, check out the previous blog links.
May 22-30, 2009 at Cinestudio, the CT Gay & Lesbian Film Festival returns to Hartford. And really, how can anyone resist seeing a nine minute film called Shafted with this as the description:
When femme lesbian Lyndsay finds that her butch ex took all of their sex toys she will do whatever it takes to seek justice.
For the full schedule of films, see the official website.
The “We’re Super Catholic and should not have to provide flower arrangements for The Homosexuals” thing amuses me. Yes, friends, there are times when hate and discrimination are hysterical.
The economy is so strong that people can choose to not take money from those they do not approve of? Really?
Mark this occasion as the one time I ask for capitalism to be allowed to run its course without government intervention.
The Capitol Cinema Collective will hold a free screening for their monthly program—Kino Kafé—on Tuesday, February 10, 7:30PM at La Paloma Sabanera Coffeehouse, 405 Capitol Ave., Hartford. This month is The Beautiful Washing Machine (Mei li de xi yi ji). This is a quote from David Ng’s article in The Village Voice which sums up what the film is about:
Set in present-day Malaysia, [James] Lee’s deadpan exploration of consumer anomie demands at least two viewings—the first to absorb its steady stream of hypnotic, fluorescent-lit images, and the second to parse its intersecting story lines. Teoh (Loh Bak Lai) is a bespectacled cubicle slave who decides on impulse to buy a used washing machine. The unit promptly breaks down, initiating a series of customer service calls that culminates in the appearance of a nameless young woman, who becomes his live-in maid. The movie gets weirder as the woman changes hands halfway through the story, becoming the concubine of a lonely widower. An absurdist allegory on the perils of secondhand ownership, The Beautiful Washing Machine contains Buñuelian flourishes aplenty, but its primary influence lies closer to home: The [Ming-liang] Tsai-chological pall that hangs over the quasi-mute characters is as chillingly humorous as some of the Taiwanese master’s best work.
Included in the program is one of James Lee’s experimental short films titled WALL.
According to the National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce, 40% of all runaway and homeless youth are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT). LGBT youth also have a shockingly high rate of dropping out, substance abuse, and suicide. A link has clearly been made between these self-destructive behaviors and the too frequent experience of rejection/negative response from their families regarding their sexuality and/or gender expression.
On Wednesday January 21st, True Colors is holding an open house at St. Joseph’s College from 6-8pm for those who are interested in the Safe Harbor Project Mentoring Program. Potential mentors must be at least 24 years old, pass a background check, and be willing to meet with a mentee at least three times per month, for about 1-3 hours each week. Interested parties are asked to RSVP with Lea at 860.649.7386, ext 204.
ANSWER: When she’s a stripper.
Christine Dempsey’s article, “Remains Linked to Dead Stripper,” seems odd paired with David Owens’ report (also at courant.com) on the victim of a house fire: “Woman Identified in Fatal Berlin Fire.” The headlines imply that both identities were previously unknown, but now one victim can be identified by name. Dempsey’s report makes it sound as if the remains have yet to be identified, or that the person is not worth bothering to identify.
The “stripper”? Her name was Shamaia Smith. She was 22. She had family. She was a person. Given that her body was absolutely desecrated and the man who owned the land where her remains were found had been nabbed at the airport while attempting to leave the country, it’s fair to assume that she had been murdered.
Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition (CARC) has a list of local World AIDS Day events and I have a post over on the Queers Without Borders blog.
Tonight
Drop by the Hartford Public Library (5:30 for refreshments, 6 for the talk) for a program on the Department of Public Works. “Learn about the new Transfer Center and Single-Stream Recycling. Bring your questions about leaf collection, street repair, snow removal, garbage collection…” I know you can’t contain your excitement over this, but let’s be real– these routines keep the city going. Almost rear-ended a leaf-collection machine because of lack of traffic police? Show up and ask questions about the unsafe work conditions! Experienced flooding because they waited until last week to start with leaf collection? Livid because jerks keep dumping their leaves in the bike lanes? Know that snow removal is plain pathetic? Come by and let your voice be heard.
November 20
La Canción Puertorriqueña/The Puerto Rican Song: In Our Times-In Our Voice
Singer Songwriters José Saavedra & Walter Morciglio
These two cantautores will share their songs and the poetry in their first US East Coast Joint Tour. Be prepared for an evening that will blend poetry and songs that portray the reality of Latino and human struggle of our times. Two-time Latin Grammy Nominated Producer/Songwriter Morciglio presents material from his fourth album, El Album Gris. Morciglio’s productions credits include such artists as Roy Brown, Antonio Cabán Vale “El Topo”, Andy Montañez as well as José Saavedra. Saavedra who has been developing his musical career for the last fifteen years, most recently in Tucson, AZ will present a collection of songs from his three albums: Ver Cada Ver, Versos ReVersos, Veredas Verdes.
The show starts at 8pm at La Paloma Sabanera (405 Capitol Ave) and costs $10.
November 23
Queers Without Borders and the CT Transadvocacy Coalition will be showing Out Rage ‘69 a film from the KQED four part documentary “The Question of Equality.” This contains interviews and archival footage of Sylvia Rivera, the Gay Liberation Front, and more.
Doors open at 5pm, dinner follows at 5:30, and the film begins at 6:30. This is held at the Metropolitan Community Church, which is located in Colt Memorial Parish House of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church (155 Wyllys St.)
November 25
Tribute to “The King (Hector Lavoe) & Queen (Celia Cruz) of Salsa” on at The Bushnell at 8pm.
Some of you may know that salsa annoys me very quickly. When it blasts through my walls, it makes me rage. The one exception that I have found to this is Celia Cruz. I spent Christmas in Paterson a few years ago, and the local station played her music incessantly. This tribute sounds like a fun night, but a pricey one. VIP tickets go for $100, but the cheap tickets start at $25.
There will also be a Meet & Greet at Andrea’s Restaurante (371 Franklin) from 5:45-6:45. There will be a Spanish-style buffet, raffles, and giveaways. There will also be an afterparty at La Casona.
I attended the marriage license signing for Beth Kerrigan and Jodie Mock at 2:30pm yesterday at the West Hartford Town Hall. Beth Bye and Tracey Wilson had already gotten married there in the morning. Kerrigan and Mock were the plaintiffs in the Kerrigan & Mock v. Department of Public Health case. Here are some scenes from the marriage:
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For the record, ladies, I’m single, my housekeeping leaves a lot to be desired and I’m ambiguous about having children. But I’m young and can bake pies.
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