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December 2005 Special Events

Thursday, December 1

• Variety Show
  11:30 am - 1:30 pm, the Illini Union Courtyard
  Join us for an afternoon of song and performances, featuring the Dukes of Youth and other student performers. In honor of World AIDS Day, the Illini Union Board will offer a variety of programming throughout the union, including a panel discussion, film showing, variety show and displaying panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. LGBT Concerns is a sponsor of the World AIDS Day events with support from Greater Community AIDS Project, Community Health, McKinley Health Center, Planned Parenthood and Champaign-Urbana Public Health.
• And The Band Played On
  12:00 - 2:00 pm, 404 Illini Union
  Join us for a showing of the powerful film about the beginning of the United States AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. In honor of World AIDS Day, the Illini Union Board will offer a variety of programming throughout the union, including a panel discussion, film showing, variety show and displaying panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. LGBT Concerns is a sponsor of the World AIDS Day events with support from Greater Community AIDS Project, Community Health, McKinley Health Center, Planned Parenthood and Champaign-Urbana Public Health.
• MBLGTACC 2008 Bid Planning Committee
  5:00 pm, Office for LGBT Concerns (323 Illini Union)
  Get involved in the planning of UIUC bid to host the 2008 MBLGTACC Conference. If you are interested in being on the planning committee, please email Patrick Hale.
• AIDS/HIV Panel Discussion
  6:00 pm, 404 Illini Union
  Join us for this frank discussion about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its affect on society. In honor of World AIDS Day, the Illini Union Board will offer a variety of programming throughout the union, including a panel discussion, film showing, variety show and displaying panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. LGBT Concerns is a sponsor of the World AIDS Day events with support from Greater Community AIDS Project, Community Health, McKinley Health Center, Planned Parenthood and Champaign-Urbana Public Health.
• INNER VOICES: Stories That Need to Be Told
  8:00 pm, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, 902 S. Second St.
  Continuing the awareness and efforts of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these performances give voice to different stories that bring a deeper understanding of the dynamics and impact of domestic violence and dating abuse. INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre is sponsored by the Counseling Center, McKinley Health Center, and the Department of Theatre. This performance is hosted by Florida and Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls.

Friday, December 2

• FILM: Video Remains
  4:00 pm, Room 160 English Building, 608 S. Wright St.
  The showing of this documentary will be followed by a discussion with the director, Alexandra Juhasz. Free and open to the public. Alexandra Juhasz, one of the AIDS movements' principal video activists, burrows into her archive of haunted images to find video remains that create a contemplative, loving memorial to one gay man lost to AIDS, and a formal and existential inquiry into what might possibly remain in the face of loss. Video Remains marks what changes and lasts after death, across time, and because of videotapes. Juhasz has made more than 15 documentaries on feminist and lesbian issues from AIDS to women's films to teen pregnancy, including the features Video Remains (2005), Dear Gabe (2002), and Women of Vision (1998), as well as producing the acclaimed narrative feature, The Watermelon Woman (1996). Sponsored by Gender and Women's Studies Program, Department of History, Cinema Studies Program, Medical Scholars Program.
• For Better Or Worse: Same Sex Marriage Video and Discussion
  Noon - 1:30 pm, Room 403 Illini Union
  At the December Ally Meeting, we will be watching a video following the stories of three very different same sex couples as they plan their weddings. Rene Monteagudo will facilitate a discussion afterwards. Please join us for the last meeting of the semester. Cookies and soda will be provided. For more information, contact Rene Monteagudo (333-3704) or Anita Hund.

Saturday, December 3

• Midwest Regional Summit With Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
  9:00 - 11:00 am, Roosevelt University Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Congress Parkway (between Michigan and Wabash), Chicago
  The American Democracy Institute (ADI) will convene its first regional youth summit in Chicago at Roosevelt University on Saturday, December 3, 2005. The FREE event will feature a morning speech by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who serves as the honorary chair of the American Democracy Institute's youth initiative. The goal of the youth initiative is to expand the number of young people engaged in the national conversation on democracy. A select group of leaders, ages 16-34 is being invited to participate. To register for your tickets, simply visit www.americandemocracyinstitute.org and click on the link marked "Midwest Regional Summit" and fill out the online registration form. Please note -- everyone must register online to receive a ticket. Call (866) 705-0268 with questions or for additional information.
  
  The American Democracy Institute is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) educational and research center dedicated to improving American democracy through increased citizen participation, and by identifying, developing and supporting the next generation of civic leaders. The youth initiative will be convening regional summits around the country. Through these summits and workshops, ADI is identifying promising programs, ideas and emerging progressive leaders for further investment in development and training.
• Organizing Meeting For Illinois LGBT Student Conference
  1:00 - 4:00 pm, Northeastern Illinois University Classroom Building, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago
  All organization's e-boards and anyone else from your glbta organization on campus is invited to attend this first interest and informational meeting. For more information or to RSVP, contact Albedrio (Jacob) Chacko.
• Free Melissa Ferrick Concert
  Doors open 7:30 pm. Show starts 8:00 pm, Blue Moon Coffeehouse, 104 East University Street, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
  Come see a performance like you've never ever seen before. All ages welcome at this substance-free, smoke-free venue. The Blue Moon Coffeehouse is located in the Main Lounge of the Memorial Student Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. You think you've seen her perform? Well, if it was in a smoky bar surrounded by drunk people, sure, you've seen her sing and play -- she probably even broke a string or two -- but you've not really seen her perform. Come out this Saturday and really see Melissa in her element!

Tuesday, December 6

• An Evening with Judy Shepard
  7:00 pm, Student Center Ballroom D, 1255 Lincoln Drive, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
  Judy Shepard is the mother of Matthew Shepard who was murdered in a 1998 anti-gay hate crime. Shepard is the founder of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which advocates, promotes and fosters work for social justice and education against hate. She speaks to audiences nationwide about what they can do as individuals and communities to make the world a more accepting place for everyone. More information.

Wednesday, December 7

• An Evening with Poet, Joy Harjo
  7:00 - 9:00 pm, 3rd floor of Levis Faculty Center
  Come and enjoy a study break and witness the internationally acclaimed poet, writer, performer and musician, Joy Harjo (Muskogee/Creek). Ms. Harjo is the recipient of several awards. She was named the 2005 Writer of the Year - Film Script by the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers for the script for A Thousand Roads, 2005, made for the National Museum of the American Indian. She was named the 2003-2004 Writer of the Year - Poetry for How We Became Human: New and Selected Poems 1975-2001 and the 2003-2004 Storyteller of the Year for her new CD, Native Joy for Real by the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers. This highly anticipated event is being sponsored by the NAH Programming Committee and the Office for LGBT Concerns.

Thursday, December 8

• "Gay - Straight Alliance"
  Noon, Room 242 College of Edudation, 1310 S. Sixth Street
  Cris Mayo, Professor, Educational Policy Studies, and Distinguished College Scholar, will be presenting and discussing her research into Gay-Straight Alliances. For more information, contact cmayo@uiuc.edu. Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational research, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Friday, December 9

• QueerGrads' Big Phat Fancy Dress Party
  6:00-6:30 pm, Meet at Boltinis
  7:30-8:00 pm, Move to Radio Maria for Dinner
  As you may know, QGrads is having a fun event next Friday, December 9, our illustrious Big Phat Fancy Dress Party! This is a chance to put the doldrums of finals week behind us and dress up for fun. So wear your spiffy outfits that you don't normally get to wear. You are welcome to join us for any or all of the evening; join us for drinks, join us for dinner, join us for afterhours or all. However, if you are considering coming to dinner, please let Ryan know by Wednesday, December 7. He would like to have a generalized idea of the numbers for Radio Maria so we can ensure a place.

Saturday, December 10

• Holiday Party!
  7:00 - 10:00 pm, 207 West Washington Street, Champaign
  All members of the university LGBT community are welcome at this secular celebration of the winter holiday season, hosted by LGBT Concerns Director, Curt McKay. Dessert foods and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served. Come relax, celebrate the end of classes before exams start, and share stories about your family's holiday traditions and celebrations.
• AMASONG Concert
  7:30 pm, McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 South Fifth St, Champaign
  This performance will be recorded. Donations gratefully accepted. Suggested donation is $5-20.

Sunday, December 11

• AMASONG Concert
  4:00 pm, McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 South Fifth St, Champaign
  Children welcome. Donations gratefully accepted. Suggested donation is $5-20.

Tuesday, December 13

• Rainbow Coffee House (LAST OF THE SEMESTER)
  6:00 - 9:00 pm, the Etc., Wesley Foundation (corner of Green and Goodwin)
  Offers a welcoming, nonreligious, open environment for LGBT and ALLY communities to socialize. Open every Tuesday. If you or your organization is interested in hosting, contact Sara Clemons for more information. You can also make donations at the Rainbow Coffeehouse for the Katrina Relief Fund.

Saturday, December 10 - Saturday, December 17

The Office for LGBT Concerns will be open regular business hours throughout exam week and limited hours during the semester break, generally following the schedule of the Illini Union. As usual, persons on the key list may access the office at any time the union is open.

• Saturday, December 10
  Key-List Only: 7:00 am - 1:00 am
• Sunday, December 11
  Key-List Only: 7:00 am - Midnight
• Monday, December 12
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Key-List Only: 5:00 pm - Midnight
• Tuesday, December 13
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Key-List Only: 5:00 pm - Midnight
• Wednesday, December 14
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Key-List Only: 5:00 pm - Midnight
• Thursday, December 15
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Key-List Only: 5:00 pm - Midnight
• Friday, December 16
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Key-List Only: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
• Saturday, December 17
  Key-List Only: 7:00 am - Midnight

Sunday, December 18 - Sunday, January 15 (Winter Break)

The Office for LGBT Concerns will be closed Saturday, December 24 - Monday, January 2. The Illini Union will be closed during this period, so the Office for LGBT Concerns will not be avalible by key list. The Office for LGBT Concerns will be open regular hours otherwise.

• Sunday, December 18 - Thursday, December 22
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Key-List Only: 5:00 pm - midnight
• Friday, December 23
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Saturday, December 24 - Monday, January 2
  CLOSED
• Tuesday, January 3 - Monday, January 16
  Open regular hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Key-List Only: 5:00 pm - midnight

Events for this calendar are taken from the Office for LGBT Concerns weekly newsletter. Please email all events submissions to Khristian Kemp-DeLisser. Please use the following subject: LGBT Website Event: EVENT NAME. The closer you can match your information to the format used above, the easier you make our tasks.

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