December 2005 October 2003 EGN Erie Pride weekend pages 9-12 Erie Gay News BYKOTA Meetings donated cookies for the event, Nanci and Kathy. And BYKOTA (Be Ye Kind To One Another) is a finally, to all those who attended, those we knew and cross-denominational Christian group of/for LGBT those who were new to us, Thank You. people—encompassing spiritual nurture, discussion of —Fran, Malcolm and Lori LGBT issues, and mutual support. All are welcome! It meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month Sep- PFLAG NWPA Workshop Helps tember - June (except in January the 2nd and 4th Mon- days), from 7 to 9 PM. at the Unitarian Universalist Train Educators Parish House in Meadville, 346 Chestnut St (on Dia- A workshop entitled “Understanding Diversity mond Park, corner of Chestnut and South Main). of our Youth”, was held at PSU, The Behrend College Contact [email protected] or (814) 724-1832 for on November 9. It was sponsored by Behrend’s additional information. Women’s Studies Program and the PFLAG Northwest- To sign up for the BYKOTA email list, browse ern PA Representative. The purpose of the workshop to http://bykota.eriegaynews.com was to foster understanding of GLBT students and —from Lyta Seddig provide honest discussion about their experiences; help participating educators identify anti-GLBT harassment and its scope; and develop effective strategies to end Thanks from SHOUT Outreach harassment and create a safe and equitable learning On October 14, an HIV awareness evening was (continued on page 4) held at Trance Dance Club. Shout Outreach cospon- sored this event with Trance to accomplish two things. One was to increase awareness about HIV and the other to raise money to bring some of the National AIDS Quilt Panels to Erie for the many World AIDS day events. Due to the cuts in funding to HIV prevention, bringing in the panels would not work with our bud- gets. Part of the money raised will help defray the cost of the quilts and was given to the Erie County De- partment of Health. The rest of the money will be spent on another awareness evening at Trance. The evening will include a reading from Paul Rudnick’s “The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told” on December 1, for the World Aids Day observance. Shout Outreach would like to thank Lee, Tim, and their staff for all their help and their “open door policy” to SHOUT Outreach. We would like to thank Chuck and Ginny’s for their very gracious donations of food. We would also like to thank the entertainers. Greg, Scott, Ralph and Don doing “YMCA” as the Their talent was so freely given and added so much to Village People at the October Menspace the event. We would also like to thank the ladies who PHOTO: Mike Mahler In This Issue... EGN Obituaries ................................................................ 4 Erie Gay News Calendar .................................................................. 5 Having a New Year event? ....................................... 10 Erie Gay News New Year’s Eve........................................................ 10 1115 West 7th St. On stage ................................................................... 11 Erie PA 16502-1105 Buffalo United Artists presents the WNY premiere of Phone: (814) 456-9833 “Naked Boys Singing!” .................................... 11 Fax: (270)423-6217 World AIDS Day events ......................................... 12 National News Briefs ............................................... 15 [email protected] Exercise Equality .................................................... 17 www.eriegaynews.com A More Accepting Kind of Church .......................... 18 Stop Santorum ......................................................... 19 Editors: Deb Spilko and Mike Mahler Ad Design: Mike Lipiec Deadline: the 15th of each month. 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Thank you all for your hard work. heart surgery, at St. Participants included educators from private and public Michael’s Memorial schools and represented the following occupations: Hospital in Ontario, school administration, staff, counselor, teacher. The Canada. He was 51. workshop was well received and participants felt that Richard is survived by his mother Helen it fulfilled its purpose. They especially liked the per- Laurene and by his beloved spouse, Bernie Bright. sonal testimony. (A special thanks to Tim Dahle for On October 18, 2003 he married Bernie that). Bright, formerly of Erie, who is believed to be We hope to hold more workshops next fall, with the first Erie County resident to be legally mar- more school districts getting “Act 48” credits. ried in Ontario after that province legalized same- ((Note: To contact PFLAG NWPA Rep., please sex marriage. email: [email protected])) At the request of the family, memorial con- ——Maureen tributions may be sent to Casey House, 9 Huntley St., Toronto Ontario M4Y 2K8, Canada. Moonsense calendar for December December events at Moonsense Cafe, 5442 Peach St, Erie, PA. DQG1DWLRQDO$UWLVWV This month we have an Art Auction December 4 from 9LOODJH 2 - 5 PM to benefit the ALIVE organization. Frame Wright 3ULQWV)DEULF:UDSSLQJ Wednesday 12/21 we have a special concert, Martha’s 0DWV )UDPHV&XVWRP Trouble 7-9:30PM. )UDPH6WDLQLQJ Mondays 12/5, 12/19 Ladies night 6-9PM (Facials, massage, Tarot card readings, healers). Tuesdays 12/6 & 12/20 Philosophy night 7-9PM Open +DQG&UDIWHG*LIWVE\$UHD&UDIWHUV forum and discussion. 5RXWH)LQGOH\/DNH1< Tuesdays 12/13 & 12/27 Spoken Word 7-9PM Sign 1HZ$UWLVWV:HOFRPH up that night to participate. Thursdays 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 Karaoke 6:30-10:30PM. Fridays 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 Open mic (Musicians) Call ahead to reserve a spot. /LJKWLQJ Saturday 12/3 Jerry Gaff 6QRZSORZLQJ Saturday 12/10 Brown Eyed Susans 6LGHZDON6KRYHOLQJ Saturday 12/17 Telephonics —Jo Hyatt, Moonsense Cafe :LOOLDPV /GTT[%JTKUVOCU *DUGHQLQJ CPFC *CRR[0GY;GCT *D\2ZQHG6HUYLFHV <HDUV([SHULHQFH (ULH3$ 4 Erie Gay News - December 2005 Calendar This calendar is also online at and Blacklights!” (814) 452-0125. www.eriegaynews.com/calendar.html www.thezonedanceclub.com. Nov 26 - “Shagadelic Valley of the Dolls 60's Nov 23 - “The Guys” get together at Moonsense Party” at Trance Dance Club 1607 Raspberry St, 5442 Peach St, Erie, PA. 7 PM. Informal get together Erie, PA. “Prizes for Best 60’s Outfit! Drag Show Hot to hang out at this local coffeeshop. Contact: Michael Spots.” Contact: Lee. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Email: Mahler. Email: [email protected]. Browse to [email protected].