February 21, 2014 | Volume XI, Issue 20 Area College Students to B’More Proud at Leadership Summit
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AN INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES OUT February 21, 2014 | Volume XI, Issue 20 Area College Students to B’More Proud at Leadership Summit BY STEVE ing Boundaries: The Intersections of Our event has been hosted at Johns Hopkins CHARING Identities,” will take place at Levering Hall University in 2011 and at the University of At least 200 under- on the campus of Johns Hopkins Univer- Maryland (Baltimore County) in 2012. graduate and gradu- sity. Each year, more in- ate students from B’More Proud is a colle- Grooming the next stitutions have participat- Baltimore-area col- giate network that promotes ed, therefore increasing leges and universi- connections between lesbi- generation of LGBT the number of attendees ties are expected an, gay, bisexual, transgen- and impact in the Balti- to attend the 2014 der, and other sexual and activists more area. The goals of B’More Proud LG- gender minority students B’More Proud, according BTQIA Leadership and their allies throughout the Baltimore to Christianne Bharath, programming co- Summit on March metropolitan area. The first summit in 2010 chair, are “to raise awareness and increase 30. The day-long was held at Towson University and drew the visibility of marginalized groups, foster approximately 160 students from 12 insti- student leadership and activism on their Participants at the 2011 BMore Proud Summit event whose theme credit: Steve Charing this year is “Break- tutions of higher education. Since then, the —continued on page 3 Benet to Support Ada Buet Ada Buffet BY STEVE CHARING by Chi Chi Ray Colby (Miss Gay Maryland no cover but 50-50 raffles Popular Baltimore drag performer Ada 2010), performers will include Vegas Nova as well as Jell-O shots Buffet remains in serious condition in the Buffet (Miss Leon’s 2013), Paris Buffet, Di- will be sold. Intensive Care Unit at Bayview Medical vya Flowers, Marketta Buffet, Sarabesque “Adrian a.k.a. Ada Center following an accident in the home Mizrahi, Chris Stone (Mr. Quest 2013), is one of the most dedi- of his fiancé Timothy Phillips (a.k.a. Ve- cated people to our com- gas Nova Buffet) on February 7. Adrian L. “Adrian a.k.a. Ada munities and a champion Cowan, Ada’s “boy name,” suffered broken of those in need without ribs and swelling on his brain necessitating is one of the most question as long as the the use of a ventilator. cause is real,” Rik New- Ada Buffet, who several months ago dedicated people to ton-Treadway, a close began writing a column for Baltimore OUT- our communities and friend, told Baltimore loud called “Drag Stage” and who coordi- OUTloud . “My family and nates the Lady Lisa Drag Stage at Pride, a champion of those in I are blessed to call him has been a fixture on the Baltimore drag friend and family.” scene for years. Ada has produced and need without question.” Added drag perform- emceed numerous events, fundraisers, er Jezzi Bell Devine, and benefits providing other drag perform- Jezzi Bell Devine (Miss Baltimore Trailer “Ada is a queen of ers opportunities to entertain. Trash 2013), Davilla Spikes (a.k.a. Johnny Queens, always helping Now the tables have turned for Ada. Star), and Shawnasea Galloway (a.k.a. Kal those in their time of need regardless of In addition to the show, friends have Friends and supporters are hosting a ben- El). who, what, where or orientation. She is an set up a site in which contributions can be efit show at Leon’s on March 1st to help The show begins at 10 p.m. with two am azing entertainer and a fabulous per- made to help Ada and her family. You may pay for Ada’s medical expenses. Hosted for one drinks served until then. There is son. A truly good soul.” visit Gofundme.com/6sdan8 to donate. t 22 The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre Auditions for Edward II by Christopher Marlowe February Performances dates are May 30 – June 22, 2014. No appointment needed – first come, first seen. Please b ring all your known conflicts for rehearsals and performances with you. Please note the audition location is NOT at Spotlighters Theater. The Pearlstone Theater Inner Lobby, 1st Floor. Center Stage – 700 N. Calvert S treet, Baltimore, MD 21202. Dates for auditions Saturday February 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, February 23, Co-Publishers Jim Becker • Jim Williams 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, February 24, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For full information including requirements visit- [email protected] www.spotlighters.org/auditions.html Executive Editor Jim Becker [email protected] MaMananaging Editor 2/21-23 & D undalk Community Theatre: DRIVING MISS DAISY [email protected] 2/28-3/2 February 21, 22, 28, March 1 at 8pm; February 23, March 2 at 3p.m., College Community Center, John E. Director of Marketing & Production Mary Taylor R avekes Theatre, CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road t [email protected] Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this heartwarming tale of the unlikely friendship that blossoms between a Sales Representative p rickly, elderly Southern matriarch and her kindhearted chauffeur. TICKETS: General admission $23; seniors Rodney Burger LeL ather Editor $20; students, children 12 and under $15. Call the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) for tickets and Rodney Burger information. Local News Editor Steve Charing [email protected] Restaurant Critic 1 Philadelphia Flower Show Richard Finger An Unprecedented Collaboration of Art and Horticulture. Welcome spring in grand style with "ARTiculture" at the Contributing Writers March Joey Amato • Nicole Bettis • Sharon Brackett • Josh Buchbinder • Ada 2014 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, a first-ever collaboration that fuses art and horticulture into a living Buffet • Rodney Burger • Carol V. Calhoun • Lee Carpenter • Steve C haring • Douglas Chay • Jeffrey Clagett • Jeffrey Clouser • Wayne c anvas. The nation's great art museums and the Show's top designers will turn the world-renowned Flower Curtis • Woody Derricks • Deborah J. Draisin • Denise Duarte • Chuck Duncan • Wyatt O’Brian Evans • Bruce Garrett • Dr. Eva Hersh • Bonnie Show into 10-acres of exquisite landscapes and floral design. March 1 thru March 9. For dates and times visit L ane • Jay Loane • Vann Mills • Marla Seymour • Gregg Shapiro www.theflowershow.com/show-info Graphics Amy Ray • Joe Velasquez Cartoonist 1-2, 8-9 & Children’s Playhouse of Maryland: DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR. James Faison 1 5-16 March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 1p.m.; March 9 at 4p.m. Photographers Bruce Garrett • Daniel McGarrity • Jay W Photos Administration Building, Lecture Hall, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevardrd.. Web Editor Anja Saininee J oin Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied w [email protected] up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game. M anaged Web Services The Fusio Group R oles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters. 866-322-7498, Thefusiogroup.com National Advertising Rep TICKETS: All seats $10.00. Call the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) for tickets and information. Rivendell Media 9 908-232-202108-232-2021 Founders 9 Baltimore Choral Arts Performs From Madrigals To Musicals Jim Becker • Joe Berg • Mike Chase • Baltiltimore Choral Arts presents renowned soprano Janice Chandler Eteme, alongside Tom Hall and the chorus, Lee Mooney (1959-2007) • Jim Williams Baltimore OUTloud i n a program spanning the choral repertoire. From Madrigals to Musicals will be held at the To wson United PO Box 4887 Baltimore, MD 21211 410-244-6780 M ethodist Church on Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m. The concert features works from the 16th century, to motets of BaB alltitimoreoutloud.com D uruflé and Lauridsen, uplifting spirituals, the popular hymn, “Amazing Grace,” “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Additional Information Baltimore OUTloud is published every other Friday by Pride Media, Ltd. W ebber’s Requiem, and selections from the iconic musicals of Leonard Bernstein and Rodgers and i n Baltimore, Maryland. Readers comments and unsolicited materials are welcomed and may be sent to: [email protected]. All Hammerstetein.in. Tickets to this performance are $25, $32, and $38; and can be purchased at the Baltimore materials appearing in this newspaper are the property of Pride Media, L td. and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the C horal Arts Society offices by calling (410) 523-7070, or through the website www.BCAsings.org. editor. 3/1 - 11/13 National Aquarium 4-D Immersion Theater brings SpongeBob SquarePants -- The Great Jelly Rescue Join SpongeBob SquarePants and his underwater friends on a rollicking adventure in Bikini Bottom When the villainous Plankton abducts all the Jellyfish with his pollution-belching contraption, it is up to SpongeBob The opinions expressed in Baltimore OUTloud are solely those of t he writers unless otherwise indicated and do not necessarily S quarePants to save the day! With his friends in tow, SpongeBob must free the Jellyfish and destroy Plankton’s r eflect the views of Pride Media, Ltd., and the staff. terrible machine. Shows daily from March 1, through November 13.Cost $5 with purchase of admission ticket to © 2014 – All rights reserved t he Aquarium online or at the admissions window. For more information Visit www.aqua.org or call Chair of the Board of Trustees – Jim Becker President – Jim Williams 410-576-3800. Secretary and Treasurer – Mike Chase 2 t BALTI MO RE OU TLOUD FEBRU ARY 21, 2014 • BAL TIM ORE OUT LOU D.C OM NEW S // LOCAL Supporters Lobby for Trans Rights A confident Luke Clippinger predicted, mit to allow participants to relax after an “We are going to win this year because of eventful day.