BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wingspan//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wingspan X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://wingspan.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wingspan X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Phoenix BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120514T165903 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T110600 UID:4013@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Health and Older Adults Conference DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker - Stella Pope Duarte\, MA\, Educational Consultant\, Author. Other speakers: Neal Cash\, President & CEO\, Community Partnership of Southern Arizona;  Jim Murphy\, President & CEO\, Pima Council on Aging; Linda Travis\, Psy.D.;  Catherine Ayers. Ph.D.\, ABPP;  and Ole J. Thienhaus\, MD. "Will You Still Need Me When I'm Ninety-Four?" The sense of belonging to a family crosses cultural boundaries\, ethnicity and gender and is one of he most essential human needs on earth. Older adults experience changes that affect family dynamics including communication among family members\, authority\, power\, beliefs\, and values. Misunderstanding can occur when unique family stories are discounted\, customs and traditions are not held in high esteem and when older adults lose their value in the family structure. In this workshop diversity and multigenerational issues will take on new dimensions as participants explore the role of caregivers in creating dynamic\, healing pathways for older adults. Fee of $60.00 (includes lunch); Fee of $75.00 after June 1\, 2012 or at the door. LOCATION:Casino del Sol Convention Center, 5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States, 85757 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/behavioral-health-and-older-adults-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120709T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120713T163000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120514T155430 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T111034 UID:4006@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Advanced Youth Nonviolence Institute DESCRIPTION:This Training of Trainers (TOT) is intended to prepare and certify students as Youth Nonviolence Trainers. Non-Violence Legacy Project (NVLP) is accepting nominations of 5-7 students each from middle schools\, high schools and youth-serving organizations in Tucson and Pima County to participate in this five-day TOT. Contact Ann Yellott\, NVLP Coordinator\, to discuss sending a delegation of youth to this Advanced Youth Nonviolence institute (520-991-6781; azyellott@aol.com). LOCATION: To Be Announced (NOTE: If you know of a location where we could hold this 5-day training\, please contact Ann Yellott with your suggested venue.)  TUITION FEE = $20 per student (scholarships available) LOCATION:AZ URL:http://wingspan.org/event/advanced-youth-nonviolence-institute/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120418T123151 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T123151 UID:3917@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Second Chance Prom: Promageddon 2012 DESCRIPTION:Many high-school students succumbed to the social pressures of taking someone of the opposite gender to prom and this is their “second chance!” Second Chance Prom is a semi-formal reception intended to recreate a high-school-like prom reception for UA students who did not get to take their preferred partner to prom! The reception will include music by a live DJ\, dancing\, cake\, refreshments\, a raffle for amazing prizes\, and a luck-of-the-draw crowning ceremony. A photographer will also be provided to take couple or group shots. While this event is geared towards the LGBTQ community\, every identity is welcome! Prom is FREE\, and the theme is Promageddon 2012. Don your end-of-the-world attire and dance until the sky falls! LOCATION:University of Arizona Grand Ball Room, 1303 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/second-chance-prom-promageddon-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121114T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121114T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120418T122503 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T122503 UID:3911@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: "Genderf*kation* DESCRIPTION:The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free. Genderf*kation: A Gender Emancipation is the story of six individuals and their journey & triumphs through the social\, religious and political landscapes of a society that struggles to understand or allow for gender variations. This documentary includes provocative interviews with professionals and outreach members who are active in this community to help shed light on a very controversial matter. This film breaks through the gender stereotypes and historical gender ideologies to liberate our bodies\, minds and spirits from our own social Gender Dysphoria. Although it is based in Minnesota\, the subject matter has no borders. The subject of gender is a taboo topic in many societies\, yet fundamental to every aspect of all of our lives. Forget everything you think you know about gender and experience a GENDERF*KATION! LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-genderfkation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120920 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120418T121613 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T121613 UID:3905@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: "Legalize Gay" DESCRIPTION:The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free. “Legalize Gay” is a documentary that captures the courage and conviction of a new generation of activists -- gay and straight -- as they campaign\, often in parts of the country hostile to gay and lesbian rights\, for LGBT equality in marriage\, non-discrimination in sports and at work\, same-sex sex education\, standing up to bullying and forging inclusive college campuses. LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-legalize-gay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121010T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121010T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120418T120927 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T120927 UID:3898@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: "(A)sexual" DESCRIPTION:The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free. Facing a sex obsessed culture\, a mountain of stereotypes and misconceptions\, and a lack of social or scientific research\, asexuals – people who experience no sexual attraction—struggle to claim their identity. (A)sexual follows the growth of a community that experiences no sexual attraction. In 2000\, David Jay came out to his parents. He was asexual and was fine with it. And he was not alone. Studies show that 1% of the population is asexual. But in a society obsessed with sex\, how do you deal with life as an outsider? Combining intimate interviews\, verite footage\, and animation with fearless humor and pop culture imagery\, David and our four other characters grapple with this universal question and the outcomes might surprise you. LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-asexual/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120418T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120418T120358 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T120358 UID:3892@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Day of Silence DESCRIPTION:The National Day of Silence is a day of action in which students across the country take some form of a vow of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. Traditionally\, Day of Silence is the third Friday of April (April 20\, 2012); however\, we are celebrating on Wednesday as it is one of the busiest days on campus\, and we want to increase visibility about bullying\, harassment\, and hate speech! Look forward to the Raise Your Voice photo shoot from 11:30am-1pm\, educational displays\, and our largest Breaking of the Silence yet at 5:30 pm. We'll be providing refreshments throughout the day for anyone who wishes to remain silent in our designated safe space. Raise Your Voice photo shoot page! http://www.facebook.com/events/201862869923434/ LOCATION:University of Arizona Mall, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/day-of-silence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120319T161621 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T205646 UID:3789@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:End Street Harassment: A Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:As part of International Anti-Street Harassment Week Events (March 18-24th)\, SACASA is hosting a Community Conversation about street harassment. Street harassment includes the kinds of cat calls\, threats\, stalking\, homophobic and racist comments\, sexual propositions\, and groping that occur in public places. Youth\, women and girls\, LGBTQ community members are disproportionately impacted by street harassment\, which makes public spaces unsafe and unwelcoming. Hear first-hand experiences of street harassment\, discover resources and support\, and create community solutions to this safety issue. Guest speakers include Jennifer Copenhaver-Celi\, Deputy County Attorney for the Pima County Attorney's Office. SACASA is promoting this event through it's Peer Mentor and Safe Streets AZ programs. Safe Streets AZ is made possible by the Alliance Fund Queer Youth Initiative. LOCATION:Ward 1 Offices, 940 W. Alameda St, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85745 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/end-street-harassment-a-community-conversation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120410T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120410T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120319T160754 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T162325 UID:3781@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Take Back The Night DESCRIPTION: Come out and support your community in taking a stand against sexual violence! Take Back The Night is an annual event to raise awareness about sexual violence and provide support to survivors of violence. Tucson’s Take Back The Night features dance and performance artists\, speakers\, singers\, a resource fair\, and the opportunity for survivors to share their stories. A Solidarity Walk starts at 5pm from the community as well as the campus.The event starts at 5:30pm. Take Back The Night is free and open to all ages. Take Back The Night 2012 is sponsored by The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault\, UA Campus Health\, Fluxx Studio and Gallery\, The Pima County Attorney’s Office\, Our Family Services\, the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation\, Wingspan\, UA Pride Alliance\, UA Panhellenic\, Esperanza Dance Project\, and other community and campus partners. LOCATION:Geronimo Plaza, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85719 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/take-back-the-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T213000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120319T160012 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T164026 UID:3777@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Desert Voices Presents 'Way OUT West' DESCRIPTION: From its beginnings as a desert settlement through the coming of the railroad to the present day\, Tucson has always been home to a wide range of people and cultures. On April 14 & 15\, 2012\, Desert Voices celebrates that history and diversity with sights\, sounds\, and stories that remind us of Tucson's unique western heritage. Desert Voices\, Tucson's premier LGTSB choral arts group\, is presenting 'Way OUT West' at the Pima Commnunity College Center for the Arts\, 2202 W. Anklam Road\, Tucson. Performances will be presented on Saturday\, April 14\, 2012 at 7:30 pm\, and Sunday\, April 15\, at 3 pm. Artistic Director Chris Tackett will lead you on a journey that harkens back to the early days of Tucson\, the 'Hollywood' version of Western heritage\, and the music\, culture\, and diversity that makes the 'real West' as we know it today. Rest easy\, Folks - it's a sure bet you'll hear a passel of tunes you recognize - the Tumbling Tumbleweeds\, and Happy Trails\, to name a few. But the fandango we're plannin' has something for everyone\, including some fantastic vintage visuals and the kind of musical mischief you've learnt to expect from the gals and gents in D.V. Please join us for 'Way OUT West' April 14 & 15. Tickets are $18 in advance\, $20 at the door. (Student tickets - $15\, group discounts for groups of 8 or more.) More information is available by calling the Desert Voices office at 520-791-9662 or online at www.desertvoices.org. LOCATION:Pima Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85745 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/desert-voices-presents-way-out-west/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120228T115743 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T115743 UID:3746@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:TransGriot. Blogging at the Intersection of Race and Gender DESCRIPTION:Monica Roberts (aka TransGriot) is an African-American transwoman writer\, award winning activist\, and speaker who transitioned in 1994 and blogs about race and gender issues at transgriot.blogspot.com Sponsored by ASUA Pride Alliance\, the Women's Resource Center\, and African American Student Affairs. Part of Black History Month. LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/transgriot-blogging-at-the-intersection-of-race-and-gender-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120328T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120228T115432 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T115432 UID:3739@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: "We Were Here" DESCRIPTION:The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free. The Oscar-nominated documentary We Were Here documents the coming of what was called the “Gay Plague” in the early 1980s. It illuminates the profound personal and community issues raised by the AIDS epidemic as well as the broad political and social upheavals it unleashed. It offers a cathartic validation for the generation that suffered through\, and responded to\, the onset of AIDS. It opens a window of understanding to those who have only the vaguest notions of what transpired in those years. It provides insight into what society could\, and should\, offer its citizens in the way of medical care\, social services\, and community support. For more information\, please visit: http://wewereherefilm.com/ LOCATION:Modern Languages Auditorium, 1423 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85721 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-we-were-here/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120331T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120331T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120228T114955 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T114955 UID:3733@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:BB(LGBT)Q DESCRIPTION:Hungry for some meat*? Join Raytheon and Pride Alliance for a bar-b-que in the park with all of your friends! This fun event is meant to celebrate LGBTQA youth and give all of you some rest and relaxation from your activism\, schoolwork\, and everything else going on in your busy lives. We also want to help support our homeless LGBTQA youth! Please consider bringing a few dollars to donate to EON and the Homeless Youth Program\, Wingspan's youth programs for homeless and near-homeless LGBTQ youth. These funds go towards outreach\, advocacy\, food\, bus passes\, and more. (For more information\, please visit http://wingspan.org/programs/youth-and-families-program/homeless-youth-project/) The event is completely free! Donations for EON are very\, very gratefully accepted. Everyone is welcome to attend\, so let's pack the park! * Vegetarian options provided! We just couldn't resist some innuendo\, and BBQ-related vegetable puns are hard to come by. LOCATION:Reid Park SW Lawn, Broadway & Country Club, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/bblgbtq/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120411T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120411T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120228T114531 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T114531 UID:3725@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series "Bi the Way" DESCRIPTION:The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free. The iron curtain between gay and straight culture is crumbling. The Bible belt is being unbuckled. Recent studies suggest that bisexuality is drastically more widespread than we ever thought. And for young people\, dating a girl one week and a guy the next is no big deal. Journeying through the changing sexual landscape of America\, the directors of BI THE WAY investigate the latest scientific reports and social opinions on bisexuality\, while following 5 members of the emerging “whatever generation”—teens and twenty-somethings who seem to be ushering in a whole new sexual revolution. For more information\, please visit: http://bithewaymovie.com/ LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-bi-the-way/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110310T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120228T113908 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T113908 UID:3719@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Rincon Friends of Music Presents DESCRIPTION:Christine Vivona's Harp Ensemble.  Award-winning harpist Dr. Christine Vivona brings her prodigious training and passion to reveal the art of the harp as never before\, from classical standards to hot jazz riffs. Her quartet plays a delightful range of pieces\, from Debussy’s Clair de Lune to In the Mood. LOCATION:Rincon Congregational UCC, 122 N Craycroft, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/rincon-friends-of-music-presents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120224T135620 LAST-MODIFIED:20120224T135620 UID:3705@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:PrideLaw Clinic DESCRIPTION:University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law's PrideLaw  and Students of Arizona Health Law Organization to offer an Advance Directives Clinic at Wingspan! On Saturday\, February 25\, 2012\, from 11am-2pm\, law students from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona will be at Wingspan to assist members of the community in filling out Advanced Directives paperwork that will allow persons and couples to designate how decisions are made about care in the event of incapacitation and who is authorized to make those decisions.  Also\, information will be available on  how to register your wishes on a statewide registry that will allow doctors and medical facilities to access this information as quickly as possible in emergency situations. Students will not be authorized to answer any legal questions or provide any legal advice\, solely to assist in the completion of the paperwork and guidance on how/where to record it.  However\, there will be licensed attorneys on hand should legal questions arise in the course of filling out the paperwork. Pride Law and SAHLO are excited to provide this service to members of the LGBTQ community who do otherwise do not have a legal protection to determine who will make medical decisions for them in emergency situations\, or sometimes to even have their partner/loved allowed into a hospital room to visit them.  Since the paperwork\, although readily available\, is not easy to find\, our goal is to provide a central space where couples and individuals can come and fill out the paperwork. For questions\, please contact: Nathan Wade at nwade@email.arizona.edu\, Brandy Levine at bwelz@email.arizona.edu\, or Sky Colavito at colavitr@email.arizona.edu. LOCATION:Wingspan, 430 East Seventh Street, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pridelaw-clinic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120220T144603 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T144603 UID:3571@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:TransGriot: Blogging at the Intersection of Race and Gender DESCRIPTION:Monica Roberts (aka TransGriot) is an African-American transwoman writer\, award winning activist\, and speaker who transitioned in 1994 and blogs about race and gender issues at transgriot.blogspot.com Sponsored by ASUA Pride Alliance\, the Women's Resource Center\, and African American Student Affairs. Part of Black History Month. LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/transgriot-blogging-at-the-intersection-of-race-and-gender/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120220T144052 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T144052 UID:3565@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: "Fish Out of Water" DESCRIPTION:The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free. When Ky Dickens\, a Vanderbilt University student\, came out as a lesbian to her sorority sisters\, she was met with immediate rejection and Bible- based condemnation. Tackling the age-old debate of homosexuality in the Bible\, “Fish Out of Water” is a genre-bending documentary combining interviews with members of the faith community with imaginative cartooning to make the controversial topic accessible. For more information\, please visit: http://www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com/ LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-fish-out-of-water/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120220T143505 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T143520 UID:3556@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:4th Avenue Spring Street Fair DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair is the 23\, 24 & 25th of March 2012\, and takes place between Ninth Street and University Blvd. along Fourth Avenue. Hours are 10am to 6pm all three days. Free to the public\, the Fourth Avenue Street Fair brings together 400 arts and crafts booths\, 35 food vendors\, 2 stages\, street musicians\, food\, jugglers\, street performers\, “VAN GROW” kids hands on art pavilion\, face painting\, balloons\, and tons of other fun activities\, and then packs them into three days of celebration. Come for the shopping: 400 booths featuring arts and crafts that cover the spectrum from fine art to country crafts. Glass\, clay\, wood\, clothing\, metal\, jewelry\, pre-packaged food\, all hand made and on sale by the artist/craftsperson. Come for the food: 35 food vendors selling an eclectic mix of good things to eat. Greek\, Mexican\, Thai\, BBQ\, fry bread\, funnel cakes\, chicken\, and more. Come for the music: 2 stages with something for everyone! Main Stage South with all original music (no cover music) from Tucson. Main Stage North our community stage with steel drum\, dancers and all sorts of entertainment offer by and for the community of Tucson. In addition there will be an assortment of street performers featuring everything from Andes to violin music. Come for the entertainment: kids areas with jumping castle and mini-train; face painting; chair massages; everything and anything you can imagine!Held twice a year the Fourth Avenue Street Fair began 40 years ago when Fourth Avenue merchants put tables in front of their stores to attract customers before the holidays. From that beginning it has developed into one of the premier street fairs in the nation\, drawing crowds of 200\,000 to 400\,000 and ranking as one of the top visual arts fairs in the country. The Street Fair has also developed into a Tucson tradition and an event that has an impact on every Tucsonan in one way or another. The Street Fair is the s ource of funding for 50+ non-profit groups that derive (in some cases the majority of) their income from the Fair\, to the City which obtains a boost in sales taxes and a savings in services demanded\, to the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association that earns the funds to keep Fourth Avenue a draw for all who live and visit Tucson. The two annual Street Fairs are Tucson’s biggest event! LOCATION:4th Avenue between University Blvd. and 9th St., 4th Avenue between University Blvd. and 9th St., Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/3556/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120227 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120202T113921 LAST-MODIFIED:20120213T164032 UID:3488@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Out in the Desert a LGBT Film Festival DESCRIPTION: Festival Dates: February 17-19 and February 24-26 Temporary Box Offices open this week - get your Festival Passes & Advance Tickets! Cash\, Check and Credit Cards Accepted Tue                  Jan 31              3 - 7 pm         Fluxx Studio Wed                 Feb 1               3 - 7 pm         Fluxx Studio. Thur                 Feb 2               4 - 8 pm          New Moon Fri                    Feb 3               4 - 8 pm          New Moon Sat                   Feb 4              11am - 3pm      Fluxx Studio   Tue                  Feb 7               3 - 7 pm          Fluxx Studio Wed                Feb 8                3 - 7 pm          Fluxx Studio Thur                 Feb 9               4 - 8 pm          New Moon Friday              Feb 10              4 - 8 pm          New Moon   Fluxx Studio - 414 E 9th Str New Moon Tucson - 915 W Prince Road ** Tickets are also available online There is only a limited number of Festival Passes still available. Come get yours so you don't miss out on any of the spectacular films and parties! VIP tickets at Fluxx are limited to only 16 tickets per program and include a Free Drink. Opening Night Screening and Party tickets are selling fast. ** Once our Temporary Box Offices close on February 10th\, tickets and passes will only be available for purchase online or during the festival. Down load a copy of the program here. For more info\, check out the website at outinthedesertff.org   LOCATION:AZ URL:http://wingspan.org/event/out-in-the-desert-a-lgbt-film-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120115T000000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120106T102700 LAST-MODIFIED:20120106T102700 UID:3411@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:FUR REAL Bear Ball DESCRIPTION:The big Bear weekend (La Fiesta de Los Osos) is here and the Bears of the Old Pueblo are putting together a great dance; FUR REAL on Saturday\, January 14\, that’s a fund-raiser for Wingspan. It’s preceded at 9pm by our (in)famous and somewhat bawdy ‘Fiesta Bear Contest’ which is a total parody on the more serious bear beauty pageants out there and a lot of fun!  The ‘winner’ is crowned through the crowd’s votes (money that they collect during the final round) so it’s also a way to generate even more cash for Wingspan! At FUR REAL we’ve got DJ David Biehl from the world-famous ‘Tidal Wave’ parties in Orlando spinning from 10pm-2am and this man is used to making a crowd of 1000 move so it’s gonna be hot! Special thanks to our wonderful partners at SAAF/MSHAPE for the use of their lighting and sound system and for providing our attendees with condoms\, lube\, and safer sex materials! The doors open at 9pm for the contest and then it melds right into the dance after a short setup-interlude. (21+/ID required) with 100% of the door going to the Wingspan General Fund Check us out on our Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/276486759031171/! LOCATION:Hotel Tucson City Center Inn Suites, 475 N Granada, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/fur-real-bear-ball/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20120103T163307 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T190616 UID:3402@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Out in the Desert Launch Party! DESCRIPTION:New International Film Festival Comes to Tucson Check out the Out in the Desert Commercial! The Southwest LGBT Film Society is announcing the coming of its 1st Annual “Out in the Desert”\, Tucson’s International LGBT Film Festival. The Festival\, scheduled for February 17-19\, and February 24-26\, 2012 at the Screening Room\, is a celebration of gay\, lesbian\, bisexual and transgender films. The six-day event will showcase the best features\, documentaries\, shorts and musical films exploring LGBT issues and/or created by members of the LGBT community\, and promises to be an exciting and diverse addition to Tucson’s Art Culture. Film submissions to “Out in the Desert” are coming in from all over the world\, as well as from local filmmakers in and around the Tucson area. Steering Committee members\, Joe Sprague: Festival Director\, Tom Forester: Programming Chair\, Chris Canine: Sponsorship and Community Partners Chair\, Han Nguyen: Communications Chair\, Kris Nicola: Online Chair\, Brad Spaulding: Ticket and Membership Chair and Lana Baldwin: Special Events Chair\, have begun organizing to bring the best LGBT films to Tucson. The committee is currently in search of additional chair/committee members and volunteers. For more information\, please visit “Out in the Desert’s” official website at www.outinthedesertff.org. “With many years of experience in the LGBT Film Festival Circuit\, I can tell you first hand that Film can and does change peoples’ lives.” – Joe Sprague\, Festival Director Fluxx is proud to host the "Out in the Desert - A LGBT Film Festival"  launch party on Wednesday January 11th at 7pm. There is NO cover charge and free food and drinks will be provided! Film screenings\, festival volunteer sign up\, raffle purchase tickets\, passes\, & memberships\, and director info will be made available at the party. http://www.outinthedesertff.org/ LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/out-in-the-deseret-launch-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120206T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111227T112142 LAST-MODIFIED:20111227T112218 UID:3287@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Tucson Women's Chorus DESCRIPTION:A cappella group singing rounds\, chants and songs from around the world. No auditions\, sight-reading\, experience or performing necessary. FREE FIRST VISIT. Series registration: $75/adult\, free/girls. Ongoing series registration and scholarships available. Open to girls accompanied by singing adult. Weekly from Feb. 6 to May 5\, 7:00-8:30 pm. CENTRAL REHEARSAL GROUP: Mondays at St. Mark's\, 3809 E. 3rd St. (3 blks S of Speedway\, 1st block W of Alvernon). NW REHEARSAL GROUP: Thursdays at Northwest UU Congregation\, 3601 W. Cromwell Dr. (E off Thornydale\, N of Ina). tucsonwomenschorus.org LOCATION:St Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/tucson-womens-chorus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111227T110644 LAST-MODIFIED:20111227T111127 UID:3275@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Treasures for TIHAN DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! The “Treasures for TIHAN” (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) benefit auction is scheduled for May 5\, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel Reid Park. The event promises to be a fun-filled evening with entertainment\, festive food\, cocktails and a live and silent auction. This benefit\, TIHAN’s signature event\, has continued to be a huge success in large part because of the many businesses and groups who invest in TIHAN through sponsorships and donations of auction items. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of TIHAN. LOCATION:Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park, 445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/treasures-for-tihan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111130T114651 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T114651 UID:2950@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Ballroom Dance Lessons DESCRIPTION:Shall We Dance is starting their first-ever group class teaching women to dance in partnership with other women. Learn to lead or follow with four popular dances. Same-sex couples are strongly encouraged to enroll. No partner is necessary. No prior dance experience needed. New students are continually accepted. This ballroom dance class is open to women of all sexual orientations. (Male-male partners are also welcome in the class.) Class Time: Saturdays from 1 pm to 2 pm. Ongoing weekly classes begin Nov. 19. No class on Dec. 3\, 2011 (dance camp day). Dances: Swing\, salsa\, rhythm two-step\, and waltz Cost: $15 per person per class ($10 for purchase of 10 or more). $25 per couple per class ($20 with purchase of 10 or more). Classes must be paid in full before being used. LOCATION:Shall We Dance, 4101 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85712 URL:http://www.shallwedanceaz.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111202T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111202T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111111T101329 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T101335 UID:2862@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Manhood Artist Reception DESCRIPTION:Manhood is an exhibition exploring the idea of masculinity. Come meet the artitst at a reception on December 2\, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm.   LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/manhood-artist-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111118 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111111T100859 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T100859 UID:2861@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Manhood - An Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Manhood: an exhibition exploring the idea of masculinity. Runs November 2 through November 17. Gallery open by appointment. Fluxxgallery@yahoo.com LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/manhood-an-art-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111120 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111110T180347 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T142504 UID:2854@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week 2011 DESCRIPTION:Tucson Transgender Awareness Week 2011 Transgender Awareness Week Calendar Monday 11/14: Remembering the Little “t”: Serving Transgender Children 10am-12pm @ CPSA Training Center Logan Sage Croft\, A PhD candidate in Psychology\, coordinator of Tucson’s parent support group for parents of transgender children\, and herself a mother of a transgender child\, will lead a workshop discussing the issues surrounding the provision of mental health services to transgender children. This workshop will provide a look at the most recent discussions surrounding current treatment modalities and approaches. Kickoff & Resource Fair 11am-1pm @ UA Mall Kick off Transgender Awareness Week with a resource fair of local transgender resources and Made for Flight kites and poetry lead by gender-queer feminist poet extraordinaire\, TC Tolbert. This is a not-to-be-missed live performance! Bring all your friends! Considering transition? Stop by and chat with people who have been through it and get the inside scoop on social and medical transitioning. Dezert Girlz Meeting 7pm @ Wingspan Support and social group for all kinds of people who were assigned male gender at birth\, but who do not feel that is an accurate description or complete expression of their identity. Visit http://wingspan.org/programs/transgendersaga/ for more information. Tuesday 11/15: LGBTQA Support Group 4-5:30pm @ CSIL 412 This group is a safe space for UA students to talk in an open and supportive environment about issues impacting their lives and the LGBTQ and Allied community. Students can discuss topics ranging from coming out to making new friends\, from the media to gender identity. Facilitated by LGBT staff to provide resources and guidance if needed\, the group is free and confidential. Please drop in – no need to call! For more information\, please contact Martie van der Voort\, MC\, LPC\, 621-3334 or email: vandervoort@health.arizona.edu Trans 101 Workshop 5-6:30pm @ Union Gallery The Advanced Safe Zone workshop series sessions are most strongly encouraged for individuals who have completed at least the first half of the full Safe Zone workshop. If you have not done so\, please return to the calendar of trainings and register for a General Education workshop. This is a MUST for anyone who wants to learn what it means to be an ally for the Transgender community! Come learn about the variety of transgender identities\, how they are different from and the same as LGBQQI people\, what it means to be trans\, what we/they are like\, and about the transition process. Please register by November 11 at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewformformkey=dHhsWW5uVm9XQ0IzamQtZno0WGt4X0E6MQ Ask a Transgender Person Anything Panel 6:30-8pm @ Union Gallery A “no holds barred” approach to gender diversity education. Ask anything to a panel of open-minded transgender\, transsexual\, gender-queer\, and gender variant folks. This is a safe place to ask the questions that you have about gender identity\, gender expression\, and your perceptions of gender. Dezert Boyz Meeting 7pm @ Wingspan Support and social group for all kinds of people who were assigned female gender at birth\, but who do not feel that is an accurate description or complete expression of their identity. Visit http://wingspan.org/programs/transgendersaga/ for more information. Wednesday 11/16: Introduction to Transgender Medicine 12-1pm @ UA College of Medicine Room 3117 Dr Kevin Maxey will present a brown bag lunch discussion around the medical aspects of Gender Identity Disorder and recommended treatment options available for physicians in working with transgender patients. Beyond Boundaries: Challenging Sex and Gender Norms 5-6:30pm @ CSIL Room 404 This panel discussion is sponsored by The Women’s Resource Center at UA and strives to offer both an academic and an intimate conversation about how sex and gender norms affect all of us\, as well as ways in which we all transgress those boundaries. Panelists include Dr. Frank Galarte—Visiting Adjunct in GWS; November Papaleo—Director of WISE; Kat Sinclair—Project Director in Family and Consumer Sciences; and Rebecca\, a transwoman of 25 years. Ask a Lawyer ANYTHING And Youth Pizza Party 4:30-6:30pm @ Wingspan’s EON Youth Lounge A pizza party sponsored by SAGA with an open question and answer session with an attorney Dezert Partnerz Meeting 6pm @ Wingspan One person’s transition is a transition for everyone. As the partner\, spouse\, or close friend of a transgender or transsexual person\, you may feel betrayed\, angry\, confused – or delighted – by the all-consuming nature of transition and the complexities of life\, love\, and intimacy that accompany the journey. Join this group to gain a better understanding of the ways gender diversity can impact a relationship. Visit http://wingspan.org/programs/transgendersaga/ for more information. Screaming Queens with Susan Stryker 7pm @ Gallagher Theatre This award winning documentary explores the impact of the 1966 riot which launched San Francisco’s transgender movement. Three years before the famous uprising at New York’s Stonewall Inn\, a group of transgender women and gay street-hustlers fought back for the first time in history against everyday street harassment. This act of resistance was a dramatic turning point for the transgender community\, and the beginning of a new human rights struggle that continues to this very day. Susan Stryker\, one of the film’s producers\, and the new Director for the UA’s Institute for LGBT Studies\, will be speaking after the film! FREE. Thursday 11/17: Out on the Job Speaker: Kevin Maxey 2-3pm @ CSIL Classroom Light snacks will be provided\, feel free to bring your lunch! Kevin Quentin Maxey is a board certified emergency medicine physician currently practicing in an urgent care setting in Tucson. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1991\, then completed a residency in emergency medicine in Kansas City\, Missouri before returning to practice in Tucson. Kevin is also a member of the Board of Directors for Wingspan\, Southern Arizona’s lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender community center. He was one of the original founders of the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance\, a transgender support group created for people of any and all genders. He remains active with SAGA today. His hobbies have included gardening\, scuba diving\, motorcycling\, photography\, bicycling\, juggling\, and travel. Trans Bodies\, Trans Selves Community Forum 5-6:30pm @ Fluxx Studios (414 East 9th St) Trans Bodies\, Trans Selves is a resource guide in progress written by and for trans people. Come help the editors make this landmark book represent you! Snacks provided. Trans and Genderqueer Poetry 7pm @ Fluxx Studios (414 East 9th St) Come and join local Transgender\, Two-Spirit\, and Gender Queer Youth and Allies perform original spoken word and gender performances. Open mic before the youth and ally headliners begin. Trans\, Two-Spirit and Genderqueer Poetry 7-8 pm @Fluxx Studio & Gallery (414 E. 9th St.) Come and join local Transgender\, Two-Spirit\, and Gender Queer Youth and Allies perform original spoken word and gender performances. Open mic before the youth and ally headliners begin. Friday 11/18: Keynote Production: D’FAQ To Life by D’Lo 6pm @ Modern Languages Auditorium D’Lo is a queer Tamil Sri Lankan-American\, political theatre artist/writer\, director\, comedian\, and music producer. Using excerpts from D’s different solo shows\, D’FaQTo Life (pronounced De Facto) is roller-coaster ride of emotions with stories executed through stand-up\, spoken word/poetry\, and theater. D’Lo explores topics relating to South Asia and transgender social justice from the perspective of being a child of immigrant parents\, raised in hip hop culture while trying to negotiate how identifying as “queer” intersected with a passion to create political art. This show is not to be missed! Saturday 11/19: Queer Creative Justice Workshop with D’Lo 9am-12pm @ Catalina Room\, SUMC Join us on a beautiful Saturday morning for this unique opportunity! D’Lo has created this workshop geared specifically for the LGBTQIQTSSGL community with an emphasis on writing and performing around gender presentation and orientation. This workshop is intended for both non-writer and non-actors as well as self-defined writers and actors. For most queer people\, being seen as human is oftentimes a daily challenge. The burden of being queer bodied or queer minded causes health issues manifesting in both the mental and physical realms. In this workshop\, D’Lo asks participants to be fearlessly introspective around personal health and spiritual growth. The participant will share\, write and perform their personal stories\, and through a series of creative exercises\, will also engage in artistic conversations relating to their unique experience of identifying as queer. Please register in advance at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGZsYVNyS0VxQlN1OFhORE5kTTdzOGc6MQ International Transgender Day of Remembrance 5:30pm @ Old Main\, then procession to Wingspan The International Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time to honor and mourn those who have died in the past year\, and raise awareness of hate crimes against transgender people and people who are targeted because of their gender identity and/or gender expression. The outdoor vigil at Old Main on the UA campus will be followed by a procession down University to Fourth Avenue and a reception at Wingspan. All Week: Gender Blender Exhibit Oct 31-Nov 30 @ Union Gallery Gender Blender ” Identities in Flux” is an art exhibit that addresses issues of gender under the following categories -Things are not always as they seem -Nobody performs gender in the same way -Gender is not always black and white -Blurring boundaries Sponsors: ASUA Pride Alliance\, LGBTQ Affairs\, Southern Arizona Gender Alliance\, Campus Health\, Women’s Resource Center\, Union Gallery\, Student Services Fee\, Casa Libre\, Dean of Students\, Counseling and Psychological Services\, Institute for LGBT Studies\, Lesbian Looks Film Series\, Wingspan\, Community Partnership of Southern Arizona\, Tucson LGBT Behavioral Health Coalition\, Med Pride LOCATION:Various Locations, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/transgender-awareness-week-2011-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111028T223000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111028T223000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111024T124531 LAST-MODIFIED:20111024T124531 UID:2817@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:DragVision TV Debut/Coming Out Queer Dance DESCRIPTION:Powhaus Productions is proud to announce the debut of their TV show\, DragVision\, Friday October 28 at La Cocina (201 N Court Avenue\, Downtown Tucson) starting at 10:30 pm. The first official screening will begin at 10.30 pm sharp. Powhaus will play DragVision on loop. Come by anytime and enjoy the what has been called "like the daytime television show The View\, only with drag queens and kings." There is no cover for the evening. The cast of DragVision will be there in person and the entire night will be hosted by Jaime J and Raw B of La Cocina’s monthly QUEER dance party\, Coming Out. Expect performances\, and of course\, dancing. The friendly staff at La Cocina will be there to provide libations. DragVision will appear online at Powhaus.com after the live debut and will play on Access Tucson. This is the debut\, and Powhaus Productions\, with a budget of zero dollars\, some tortillas and a few bottles of vodka\, have pulled it all together. There will be new episodes appearing at least once a month. For more information about the show contact Kitty Katt McKinley (520) 870-8020.   LOCATION:La Cocina, 201 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/dragvision-tv-debutcoming-out-queer-dance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111030T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111030T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111023T123358 LAST-MODIFIED:20111023T123358 UID:2769@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Keshet Awards DESCRIPTION:The second annual Tucson Rainbow Keshet Awardsreception begins at 5:30 pm Sunday\, October 30\, at the Tucson Jewish Community Center\, 3800 E River Rd. Tickets are $36 for the reception and concert or $18 for just the Rainbow Keshet Awards. The 7:00 pm concert is by the well-known Israeli actor and singer/songwriter Uri Banai; a portion of the proceeds will benefit WingspanAt the reception\, awards will recognize LGBTQ professionals and community activists who have worked to advance civil rights for LGBTQ people in Southern Arizona. Award recipients will be announced in next month’s Wingspan ENews. Reception entertainment includes Oy Gay: LGBT-Jewish Coming Out Stories\, presented in conjunction with Odyssey Storytelling\, featuring Uri Banai; Dr. Diane Ealy\, bestselling author of “The Woman’s Book of Creativity”; Ari Ginsburg\, co-president of Chaverim and an original member of the Wingspan youth group; and Marc Paley\, LGBT Jewish Inclusion Project coordinator and Queer Voice founding member. Table sponsorships are still available. Purchase tickets online here or call 577-9393\, Ext. 121. In Hebrew\, Keshet means both “rainbow\,” a symbol of GLBT pride; and “bow\,” an instrument for action. LOCATION:Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/rainbow-keshet-awards/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111104T230000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111104T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111023T112932 LAST-MODIFIED:20111023T113414 UID:2744@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Call to Artists: Manhood DESCRIPTION:Description: Manhood is traditionally defined with a combination of qualities such as courage\, virility\,determination and vigor. The definition has been socially constructed over the last century by historical and contextual factors largely based on the idea of man as provider and protector. After social movements such as the Civil Rights and Feminist movements\, man is encouraged to remove his armored exterior and reveal himself human\, of flesh and blood\, of life and emotions. Fluxx Studio & Gallery is seeking to fill its walls with artworks depicting a 21st century description of manhood. Submission fee: $5 for up to 5 images. Pay at paypal.com/fluxxproductions. Submission requirements: All mediums accepted. Email submissions to fluxxgallery@yahoo.com in jpeg format at 72 dpi. Label each submission with name\, title\, medium\, size\, and year. Submission deadline: extended until Nov. 6\, 2011 Run Dates: Dec 2\, 2011- Jan. 7\, 2012 (414 E 9th St- near 4th Ave Underpass) LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/call-to-artists-manhood-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111023T111722 LAST-MODIFIED:20111023T111722 UID:2734@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Desert Voices: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry DESCRIPTION:Everyone has wonderful holiday food memories from the Thanksgiving turkey to Grandmother’s brisket to piles and piles of sweet treats. Join us as we sing songs\, tell stories\, and share in the best eats of the season. Our annual silent auction will also yield some wonderful holiday gift shopping opportunities. Holiday cabaret catering donated by our friends at Carrabas Italian Grill and Latitude Catering. LOCATION:Desert Voices Holiday Party, 6245 E Bellevue St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/desert-voices-eat-drink-and-be-merry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111013T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111013T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111011T081741 LAST-MODIFIED:20111011T081741 UID:2691@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:TransFormations DESCRIPTION:"Transformations" is an original one-actor show about transgender lives and stories\, written and performed by Martie van der Voort under the direction of Tom Slauson. This presentation is sponsored by Pima College Gay Straight Alliance for Coming Out Week. The play's sparse setting is a support group meeting\, chairs set in semicircle\, and van der Voort plays eleven characters within and outside of the group. The audience members are included as new group members. As a one-actor show\, it is primarily monologic\, with short dialog in the transitions\, and two improvisational sections\, which the audience initiates by writing down questions they may have for the group members and putting them in the "Ask-It Basket". The run time is 1:40\, with one intermission. Thursday\, October 13\, 7:30 – 9:00 pm Admission is Free (donations gratefully accepted) LOCATION:Proscenium at Pima College for the Arts, 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/transformations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111014T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111014T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111004T102140 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T102140 UID:2684@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Other Voices Women's Reading Series DESCRIPTION:This month’s featured readers are Renee Simms and Meikil Berry. Simms’ work has been widely published\, most recently in Brain Child Magazine and 44 on 44: Forty-four African American Writers on the Election of Barack Obama. She is the recipient of several writing fellowships\, including Cave Canem\, and winner of the Inkwell Journal’s Grand Prize in Poetry. Berry is a Poet and storyteller who has written and performed mixed media one-woman shows and ensemble theatre\, including Amerika Hoodoo Works\, One-in-Ten Productions\, and Bloodhut. Her poetry addresses the social ailments that continue to plague this country. Open readings will follow. Come read a short piece of your work: Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Poetry. Please arrive 15 minutes early if you'd like to sign up to read. LOCATION:Antigone Books, 411 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/other-voices-womens-reading-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111007T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111007T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111004T101810 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T101810 UID:2682@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Voices: Stories of LGBTQ Youth and Domestic Violence DESCRIPTION:Come hear stories from LGBTQ youth on their experiences around domestic violence. This presentation is presented by the Eon Youth Program and Fluxx Studios. LOCATION:Wingspan, 430 East Seventh Street, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-voices-stories-of-lgbtq-youth-and-domestic-violence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111010T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111010T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111004T100007 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T100007 UID:2673@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Made for Flight Workshop DESCRIPTION:Made for Flight is a transgender youth and ally empowerment project created by TC Tolbert that incorporates transgender history\, ally development\, creative writing\, and kite building to commemorate the lives of the transgender individuals who have been murdered in the last year. Come help us build kites in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance 2011. LOCATION:Union Gallery, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/made-for-flight-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111004T095516 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T095517 UID:2671@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Intersections: QPOC Panel DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an engaging panel discussion about the intersection of being a person of color and LGBTQ. We will explore racism within the LGBTQ community\, homophobia within ethnic communities\, and look at effective ways to be allies across areas of difference. LOCATION:Chavez Room 205, University of Arizona, 1110 E North Campus Rd, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/intersections-qpoc-panel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111013T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111013T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111004T095032 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T095037 UID:2668@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Out On the Job: Kent Burbank DESCRIPTION:Kent Burbank has worked in the field of human services and social change for the past couple decades. Kent is currently the Director of the Victim Witness Program at the Pima County Attorney’s Office. In this capacity\, he oversees a staff of 25 employees and over 120 volunteers who respond to the needs of crime victims\, witnesses and their families. Most recently\, Kent coordinate the victim advocate response to the January 8th Tragedy in Tucson. Previously\, Kent served for as the Executive Director of Wingspan\, Southern Arizona’s lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender community center. Prior to moving to Tucson\, Kent worked for a nonprofit refugee organization in Mexico City and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago\, as well as a Master’s Degree in Divinity from Meadville/Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Kent participates in numerous community and civic organizations\, including serving on the board of directors for Child and Family Resources\, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona\, and the UA President's LGBT Advisory Council. OUT on the Job is a monthly series that brings 'out' professionals to campus for brown bag lunch discussions. LOCATION:Career Services Classroom, University of Arizona, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/out-on-the-job-kent-burbank/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111013T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111013T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20111004T094702 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T094702 UID:2665@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Drag Bingo & Queer-e-oke DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Coming Out Week tradition! There will be great prizes and loads of laughs. Enjoy drag performances between games! Drag Bingo will take place from 5:00 -7:00 pm and this will lead into Queer-e-oke from 7:00 -9:00 pm. Enjoy a fun night of classic karaoke with a queer twist! LOCATION:Games Room, Student Union, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/drag-bingo-queer-e-oke/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111015T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111015T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110925T165137 LAST-MODIFIED:20110925T165137 UID:2522@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Dazzling Bouquet of Music: The Western Sons DESCRIPTION:With a sound as honest as a good horse and as bold as an Arizona sunset\, the Desert Sons exemplify the great western music tradition. All are welcome! $15 per person; students with ID or under 18 free! LOCATION:Rincon Congregational UCC, 122 N Craycroft, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/dazzling-bouquet-of-music-the-western-sons/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111021T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111022T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110925T164545 LAST-MODIFIED:20110925T164545 UID:2519@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Creep Show: The Nine Layers of Hell DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again for Boys R Us to present Its annual Creep Show. This year's them is The Nine Layers of Hell. Jjoin Boys R Us with special guests Switchblade Parade and the Human Project as they take you through the nine layers of hell with a twist! Seating only $10\$20 for VIP. Friday\, October 21 - 9:00 pm Saturday\, October 22 - 5:00 pm matinee and 9:00 pm late show. Friday\, October 28 - 9:00 pm Saturday\, October 29 - 9:00 pm late show and Inferno Dance Party midnite - 2:00 am. LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/creep-show-the-nine-layers-of-hell/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110928T191500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110928T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110925T163548 LAST-MODIFIED:20110925T163548 UID:2515@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Out on Wednesdays DESCRIPTION:STUCK! is director Steve Balderson’s homage to film noir women-in-prison films. Faithfully re-producing the genre with a modern\, tongue-in-cheek twist\, expect all the hallmarks of a classic prison movie complete with a wrongly accused heroine\, hard boiled dames\, diabolical alliances\, forbidden love\, cat-fighting cuties\, a sadistic warden\, and corrupt prison guards. Click here to see the STUCK! movie trailer. LOCATION:The Screening Room, 127 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/out-on-wednesdays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110930T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110930T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110925T162657 LAST-MODIFIED:20110925T162657 UID:2512@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Fantasy Factory Exhibition and Reception DESCRIPTION:Fluxx Studio & Gallery is presenting Fantasy Factory: a solo exhibition featuring recent photographic works by Sara Way. This exibition delves into the hidden lives of females... and queers\, an imaginative collection of sexy gender benders and queerotic fairy tales. The exhibition runs Sept 19 - Oct 8\, 2011. The reception is September 30\, 2011 from 7-9 pm. For more information visit fluxxproductionsstudioandgallery.tumblr.com. LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/fantasy-factory-exhibition-and-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110924T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110924T233000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110920T135240 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T135240 UID:2501@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Bunny Fu Fu Celebrates Repeal of DADT DESCRIPTION:Join Bunny Fu Fu  this Saturday September 24th at New Moon Tucson for her "Bunny Fu Fu & Friends" show with China Collins & Jasmine White! We will celebrate the repeal of DADT with our family & friends of the military\, all night long. Bunny has set aside some time for people to share their DADT stories.  Showtime: 10 pm! Be there\, and that's an ORDER! XOXO -BFF- LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/bunny-fu-fu-celebrates-repeal-of-dadt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111015T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111015T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110920T101410 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T103505 UID:2483@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride in the Desert DESCRIPTION:Pride in the Desert has MOVED! The venue this year is Kino Memorial Stadium\, formerly known as TEP at 2500 W Ajo Way. Plenty of parking as well as accessible by SunTran. Shannel\, RuPaul Drag U and Drag Race\, and Bunny FuFu will emcee the event thiat includes: Dario God-des & She Jimmy Roland Jennifer Corday and the Cougars Whisley Rodeo Rolla Acosta Boys R Us Human Project Switchblade Parade Troupe Shuvani Lisa Otey & Diane Van Deurzen Also Tucson Pride is pleased to announce the return of the community Drag Tent. Advance Tickets are $10 at local bars and Fluxx Studios. Tickets at the Gate are $15.           LOCATION:Kino Memorial Stadium, 2500 W Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-in-the-desert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110925T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110925T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110920T095523 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T095523 UID:2475@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:International Film Festival Meet and Greet DESCRIPTION:Come OUT and meet the Steering Committee behind Out in the Desert\, Tucson's International LGBT Film Festival. Enjoy great finger foods\, watch trailers of some great LGBT films that will be coming to the Festival and much more! Find out what the Festival is all about at www.OutintheDesertFF.org. LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/international-film-festival-meet-and-greet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110920T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110920T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110920T094937 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T094937 UID:2473@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Ladies Night Luau Beach Party DESCRIPTION:You're invited to New Moon's monthly theme party! This month is a Luau Beach Party. FREE appetizers with drink purchase! Come in your swimwear and get $1 off your first drink. $20 Gift Certificate for best dressed\, by audience vote! LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/ladies-night-luau-beach-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110920T094517 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T094517 UID:2468@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Anti-LGBT Bullying Awareness Day- A Community Response DESCRIPTION:Wingspan presents the 2nd Annual Anti-LGBT Bullying Awareness Day- A Community Response 5:30 pm- Reception 6:00 pm- Screening of the film "Not in Our Town"- National premiere 7:00 pm- Panel and discussion Come hear about how the community has come together to address anti-LGBT bullying in Tucson and learn the next steps toward ending it all together. This event will also be a community-wide launch of the RainbowCONNECT project\, a chat line for LGBTQ and allied youth experiencing bullying or other forms of violence. LOCATION:Ward 6 Councill Office, 3202 E 1st St (E of Country Club), Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/2nd-annual-anti-lgbt-bullying-awareness-day-a-community-response/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111015T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111016T020000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110915T115657 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T095943 UID:2466@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:FEVER - Pride After Party DESCRIPTION:Fluxx Productions Presents "FEVER" - The Official Pride After Party at Club Congress. Saturday October 15th Doors open at 9 pm\, free until 10 pm\, $5 after This is the High Intensity Dance Party of the Year\, where New York meets San Francisco! Music by the O/W/L/S & The Hottest Go-go Dancers! Drink Specials & Jell-O Shots all night long...don't miss out! This year's proceeds benefit Positively Beautiful LOCATION:Club Congress, 311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/fever-pride-after-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110916 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110915T113714 LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T113714 UID:2462@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:FUR REAL - The Fiesta de Los Osos Bears Disco! DESCRIPTION:Join 300 Fiesta attendees and plenty of friendly locals for the inaugural 'FUR REAL' Bears dance. This public event is part of the La Fiesta de Los Osos 2012 weekend so everyone is welcome to come rub fur with the Bears! Admission is $10 at the door with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Wingspan - Southern Arizona's LGBT Community Center and all of its wonderful programs. www.wingspan.org So come shake it with the guys and know that you're having a great time for a fantastic cause! Stay tuned for more information on the dance stay tuned here. For full information on La Fiesta de Los Osos head to: http://fiesta.botop.com/   LOCATION:Hotel Tucson City Center Inn Suites, 475 N Granada, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/fur-real-the-fiesta-de-los-osos-bears-disco/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110918T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110918T120000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T152649 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T152649 UID:2457@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:What I Learned at Straight Camp DESCRIPTION:WHO: The Center for Inquiry of Southern Arizona (CFI-SAZ) WHAT: A CFI-SAZ lecture\, What I Learned at Straight Camp WHEN: Sunday September 18\, 2011\, 10 am - noon WHERE: DuVal Auditorium\, 1501 N. Campbell Ave\, Tucson CONTACT: Jerry Karches\, coordinator\, jkarches@swhaz.com\, 297-9919 LOCATION:Duval Auditorium, UMC, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/what-i-learned-at-straight-camp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T151815 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T151815 UID:2455@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Alliance Fund Queer Youth Awards Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for the presentation of grant awards for 2012 from the Alliance Fund's annual grant round and from the Alliance Fund's Queer Youth Initiative grant round. There will be brief comments about projects from the grant recipients. This is a free event that celebrates the donors whose gifts made the grants possible and the grantees and their winning projects. Food\, drink\, and sustenance for the soul. LOCATION:Casa Feliz at Hacienda del Sol, 5501 N Hacienda del Sol Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/alliance-fund-queer-youth-awards-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120520T163000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120520T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T150649 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T115811 UID:2454@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:LGBT-Straight Alliance Fund Evening with Music and Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual evening devoted to thanking donors for gifts that support the Alliance Fund annual grant round and the Queer Youth Initiative grant round. Music\, food\, drink\, and some words from people who are involved in programs that make life better for the LGBTQ community. A free "thank-you" to donors and friends and allies. LOCATION:Historic Stillwell House, 134 S 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/lgbt-straight-alliance-fund-evening-with-music-and-friends/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111008T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111008T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T145241 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T145241 UID:2448@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:The Pink Party DESCRIPTION:The Pink Party is the Official Tucson Pride Parade Party\, taking place in downtown Tucson's largest nightclub\, located right on the parade route at 61 Congress Street. The perfect place for cocktails before the parade\, watching the parade roll by\, and celebrating afterwards --- this party is gonna be huge! With DJs on 3 floors\, go-go dancers\, drag performances\, and downtown's only skydeck overlooking the city! Doors open at 7 pm for pre-parade cocktails on the main floor. No cover until 11 pm. After the parade is over\, the upper two floors open for VIP Ticket holders. VIP Tickets can be purchased for $20 at-the-door or in advance for just $10 from any of our official Pink Party Hosts (for a list\, check out the photo section which has detailed info about the event). The Tucson LGBT Pride Parade will take place Saturday\, October 8 at 8 pm\, rolling down Congress Street in conjunction with the monthly "Second Saturdays" Streefair. So there will be vendors\, food stalls\, live music in multiple venues and the largest crowds to ever watch a gay parade in Southern Arizona! LOCATION:61 Congress Street, 61 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/the-pink-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T142624 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T142624 UID:2446@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Quinn McDonald Presents Raw Art Journaling DESCRIPTION:Phoenix artist Quinn McDonald will discuss her new book and lead a hands-on exercise in making raw art. Raw Art Journaling contains more than a dozen step-by-step exercises that use drawing\, painting\, found poetry\, photography and journaling prompts to develop a raw art journal. Quinn believes that people often give up on art because the result on paper doesn’t look like it does in “real life.” In contrast\, drawing from one’s imagination is very satisfying because an emotion or idea—not an object—is being expressed. Participants will design a permission slip to make their own raw art—permission to set aside time to explore\, to make mistakes\, to create intuitively. LOCATION:Antigone Books, 411 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/quinn-mcdonald-presents-raw-art-journaling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T142122 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T142122 UID:2442@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Kate Bernheimer & Lydia Millet DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Women comprises eighteen stories by some of the most exciting contemporary women writers in the United States. These inventive\, insightful authors steep their narratives in a heady potion of surrealism and macabre black comedy. The resulting wildly creative work captures potent truths about human nature far more clearly than much of the fiction (or\, for that matter\, the nonfiction) being written today. Tonight\, we are privileged to have two contributors read from the book.  Kate Bernheimer is the editor of the popular collection\, My Mother She Killed Me\, My Father He Ate Me.  Lydia Millet was nominated for the Pulitzer prize for her story collection\, Love In Infant Monkeys.   LOCATION:Antigone Books, 411 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/kate-bernheimer-lydia-millet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110930T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110930T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T141348 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T141348 UID:2436@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Christopher McIlroy, Here I Am a Writer DESCRIPTION:The stories and poems in Here I Am a Writer were written by Native American students and compiled by teacher Christopher "Kit" McIlroy\, one of the founders of ArtsReach\, a nonprofit Arizona program designed to tap the talents of Native American writers. A decade or more after these pieces were written\, McIlroy went in search of the young writers who had opened their hearts in his classes\, to see how they had fared in the intervening years and if they were still writing at all. He chronicles both his own journey of discovery and theirs. We are fortunate to have McIlroy and one of his former students\, Josie Frye\, discuss Here I Am a Writer. LOCATION:Antigone Books, 411 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/christopher-mcilroy-here-i-am-a-writer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110922T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110922T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T140345 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T140345 UID:2425@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Kevin J Thornton DESCRIPTION:By Popular Demand! One Night Only! Fringe Festival Favorite Kevin J Thornton\, winner of 2011 Cincinnati Acclaim Award for Best Writing and Performance\, returns to Beowulf Alley Theatre. Beowulf Alley Theatre at 11 S 6th Ave presents An Evening with Kevin J. Thornton on Thursday\, September 22\, 2011 7:30 p.m. The performance is for mature audiences only. Tickets are $12.00 presale online at here or by phone during box office hours at (520) 882-0555 until the day before the performance. Day of the performance tickets are $15.00 at door. About Kevin J Thornton: An Evening with Kevin J Thornton is a throwback to the golden age of entertainers on the vaudeville circuit -- he sings poignant songs and tells hilarious jokes but the twist is\, Thornton is anything but old fashioned. This comedian’s stories comment on sexuality (the straight and gay kind)\, religion and American life in a new century.  calls Kevin's work\, "Exhilarating!" LOCATION:Beowulf Alley Theater, 11 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/an-evening-with-kevin-j-thornton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110927T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110927T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T134315 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T134315 UID:2427@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:ReadOUT, ACTout DESCRIPTION:ReadOUT\, ACTout is a theatrical performance based on four commonly challenged children's books that feature alternative families and gender expressions. This production will not only draw attention to banned books week and the right to read\, but will also serve to educate the University of Arizona campus about LGBTQ issues and help prevent bullying of those who are different. The following books may be included to be read aloud as the actors perform: And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson (in both English and Spanish) The Sissy Duckling by Harvey Fierstein The Different Dragon by Jennifer Bryan My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis This production is in honor of Banned Books Week 2011. From 12 pm-1 pm\, this event will take place on the UA Mall. From 5 pm-7 pm\, the event will take place on the basement level of the bookstore. LOCATION:University of Arizona Mall, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/readout-actout/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110917T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110917T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110914T133029 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T133029 UID:2423@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Open call: Anthology of Trans and Genderqueer Poetry DESCRIPTION:We are creating an anthology of the best poems out there by trans and genderqueer writers\, and we would love to include your work in the book. While this project exists in a historical context of several important anthologies that gather marginalized and underrepresented writers (This Bridge Called My Back\, No More Masks\, The World in Us\, Premonitions\, The Open Boat\, etc.)\, this will be the first anthology to foreground the poetic writings of trans and genderqueer authors. We are seeking writing that makes us wet our panties a little bit and wonder what the f*** have we been doing with our lives all this time. Subject matter and/or content is open - you do not need to send us only poems about gender (although you may).   One thing that makes this anthology unique is that it will include a statement on poetics by each participant\, along with your poems. This is a chance for you to tell us something about your writing process\, writing practice\, theory of life or whatever you like. The anthology is edited by TC Tolbert and Tim Peterson (Trace) \, both trans-identified poets. It will be published by EOAGH Books in early 2012\, and you can bet it will be widely distributed!   We encourage submissions by people of color\, people with disabilities\, people educated by life or school or some of both or neither\, people with no publications or a gazillion. The book will feature 7-10 pages of work from approximately 35 poets and we hope you will be one of them!   Deadline for submissions: November 30 What to submit: 7-10 pages of poetry and a prose "poetics" statement     (see website: www.transanthology.com) Where to submit: e-mail us at transanthology@gmail.com.   LOCATION:Wingspan, 430 East Seventh Street, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/open-call-anthology-of-trans-and-genderqueer-poetry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110831T100148 LAST-MODIFIED:20110831T100148 UID:2258@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Families Fundraiser for Wingspan DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Families has a wonderful opportunity to raise $1000 for Wingspan. Crissa George from Prudential is offering $1000 to 501c3 organizations if we can get 25 people to participate in a volunteer project. Bring the family to Wingspan on October 1 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm to craft artwork for seniors.  Wingspan will provide art supplies. We will then distribute this artwork to various senior living centers. Here's your chance to brighten the day of one of our seniors AND help raise $1000 for Wingspan. Please RSVP to Peter or Wingspan so that we are sure that we will have at least 25 people. Rainbow Families is a group of LGBT parents who get together for social events. Everyone is welcome. LOCATION:Wingspan, 430 East Seventh Street, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/rainbow-families-fundraiser-for-wingspan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111016T070000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111016T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110831T094256 LAST-MODIFIED:20110831T094256 UID:2255@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:AIDSWALK 2011 DESCRIPTION:The 23rd Annual AIDSWALK\, SAAF's largest annual fundraising event\, will take place on Sunday\, October 16\, 2011 on the campus of the University of Arizona. Each year\, 1000s come together to remember those we have lost to AIDS\, support those who are living with or affected by HIV or AIDS and educate the community on ways to protect themselves so that we can stop the spread of HIV. The goal for this year's AIDSWALK is to raise $181\,500 to support the programs and services of SAAF. Since 2000\, AIDSWALK has raised more than $2 million for SAAF and we can only continue to be successful with your help. Register to walk Start a team of walkers or runners or Join the Red Ribbon Club. No matter how you choose to support\, you'll be helping SAAF to continue to fulfill its mission in the community and serve 1000s with our care service and prevention programs. Visit www.aidswalktucson.com or call 520.628.7223 NEW THIS YEAR- Make a contribution to AIDSWALK using your cell phone! Text "SAAF" to 20222 to make a $10 Donation. LOCATION:Central Mall, University of Arizona, 2100 E University Blvd, Tucson Speedway & Campbell area, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/aidswalk-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110921T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110825T112901 LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T113340 UID:2211@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Tucson Latin@ Gay Pride 2011 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Latin@ Pride the week of September 15-21. Thursday\, 9/15 Intersecciones Panel and Discussion 5:30 pm\, Chavez Building\, University of Arizona Friday\, 9/16 Miss Latin@ Gay Pride Pageant 9:00 - 11:00 pm\, The Biz\, $10 cover ¡Gritalo! Dance Party 11:00 pm - 2:00 am\, The Biz Saturday\, 9/17 Albert Soto Art & Cultural Showcase 7:00 - 9:00 pm\, Dinnerware Artspace Sunday\, 9/18 Tardeada Family Picnic 1:00 - 4:00 pm\, La Madera Park Monday\, 9/19 Odyssey Storytelling Presents Cuentos 7:00 - 9:00 pm\, Fluxx Studios Tuesday\, 9/20 El Movimiento Symposium 1:00 - 5:00 pm\, YMCA\, 525 N Bonita Wednesday\, 9/21 Estamos Aqui Outreach Event 11:00 am - 2:00 pm\, PCC West Campus "Papers" Film Screening 7:00 -9:00 pm\, Gallagher Theater\, University of Arizona Co-sponsored by Wingspan\, SAAF\, The Biz\, Flux Studio Productions\, Dinnerware Artspace and Odyssey Storytelling.                                            LOCATION:Various Locations, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/tucson-latin-gay-pride-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111008T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111008T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110825T103931 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T100239 UID:2205@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride on Parade 2011 DESCRIPTION: Tucson’s GLBT community will take to the streets to march in Pride of who they are and who they love. Now in its 6th year\, Pride on Parade will continue to delight Tucson with a colorful procession taking place this year on Saturday\, October 8\, 2011 at 8:00pm! This year's parade is being held in conjunction with Second Saturday’s monthly downtown event. It is a night time parade so come see all the bright and colorful entrants. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the AIDS virus\, Tucson Pride has chosen Wendell Hicks (Executive Director Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation)\, Dr. Heather Moroso (Founder of Positively Beautiful)\, Scott Blades (Executive Director Tucson Interfaith HIV Awareness Network)\, and Jeffrey Scott Brown (AIDS Ribbon) as Grand Marshalls. The parade will start at 6th Street and Pennington\, head south to Congress\, then west on Congress\, and finally north on Stone Avenue where it will end. If interested in being a part of the parade please visit our website or call the Pride Line at 520-622-3200. Parade Applications can be found on our website. LOCATION:Downtown, Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-on-parade-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110824T095710 LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T113633 UID:2199@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Tucson Latin@ Gay Pride - Intersecciones DESCRIPTION:Panel and discussion around the intersecions or being LGBTQ and Latin@. Free and open to all. LOCATION:Chavez Building, UofA, 1110 E North Campus, NW of Old Main, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/tucson-latin-gay-pride-intersecciones/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110917T020000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110824T095254 LAST-MODIFIED:20110825T114358 UID:2198@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Tucson Latin@ Gay Pride-Miss Latin@ Gay Pride 2011 Pageant and Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Miss Latin@ Gay Pride 2011 Pageant followed by ¡Gritalo! Dance Party. Come out to see your first ever Miss Latin@ Gay Pride Pageant winner crowned and then stay for a dance party. LOCATION:Ain't Nobody's Bizness, 2900 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/tucson-latin-gay-pride-miss-latin-gay-pride-2011-pageant-and-dance-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111001T120000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110824T092124 LAST-MODIFIED:20110824T092124 UID:2192@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Miss Representation screening at the Loft DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for media images of strong\, powerful female leadership? Are you looking for ways to protect yourself and your kids from mass media images that starve us of inspiration and drown us in sexuality and violence? A powerful documentary that asks the tough questions – and a special guest who provides insightful answers. An exclusive viewing of Miss Representation\, a documentary featured at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Special guest speaker Dr. Jean Kilbourne\, featured in the documentary\, author of "So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect their Kids." The film examines the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America\, and challenges the media’s limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. Hear what LGBT icons like Rachel Maddow and Margaret Cho have to say on the topic. Dr. Kilbourne’s work analyzes the flip side of the coin: the over-representation in the media of sexy images that are toxic for girls and boys. $10 individual ticket LOCATION:The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/miss-representation-screening-at-the-loft/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T235000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110816T121543 LAST-MODIFIED:20110921T092347 UID:2178@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Too Much Information Rock-A-Raoke at the New Moon DESCRIPTION:Two-time TAMMIE awards finalist Too Much Informationplays 70s and 80s classic rock\, blues\, and original tunes. From America to ZZ Top and an amazing collection of tunes in between\, Tucson’s finest dance band keeps the house rocking all night. This show is a benefit for Trans Awareness Week! Check out one of the city’s friendliest all-inclusive clubs. Drink specials all night! Kitchen is open ’til at least 9… For more information\, visit our website or Facebook page. The fun starts at 8:30.  There is a $5.00 c0ver. This is a 21 and over event LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/too-much-information-rocks-the-new-moon-again/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110820T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110820T233000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110816T114000 LAST-MODIFIED:20110816T114000 UID:2174@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Too Much Information Rocks the New Moon on Saturday DESCRIPTION:Two-time TAMMIE awards finalist Too Much Information plays 70s and 80s classic rock\, blues\, and original tunes. From America to ZZ Top and an amazing collection of tunes in between\, Tucson's finest dance band keeps the house rocking all night. Check out one of the city's friendliest all-inclusive clubs. Drink specials all night! Kitchen is open 'til at least 9... For more information\, visit our website or Facebook page. The fun starts at 8:30.  There is a $5.00 c0ver. This is a 21 and over event. LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/too-much-information-rocks-the-new-moon-on-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110823 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110815T132949 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T132949 UID:2159@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Call to Artists: Manhood DESCRIPTION:Manhood is traditionally defined with a combination of qualities such as courage\, virility\, determination and vigor. The definition has been socially constructed over the last century by historical and contextual factors largely based on the idea of man as provider and protector. After social movements such as the Civil Rights and Feminist movements\, man is encouraged to remove his armored exterior and reveal himself human\, of flesh and blood\, of life and emotions. Fluxx Studio & Gallery is seeking to fill its walls with artworks showing how the 21st century describes manhood. Work Media/Work Size: Although there is no media/size limit\, submitted artworks must be able to hang on a wall. Participants can submit up to 3 works\, images must be in jpeg format at 72 dpi. Images should be labeled with the artist name\, title\, size\, and year. Submissions Due: August 22nd (Accepted Artwork must be wired and ready to hang) The submission fee is $5. Please pay fee by going to www.paypal.com\, under send money\, and entering our email address fluxxproductions@yahoo.com.   LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/call-to-artists-manhood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110819T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110819T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110815T132011 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T132011 UID:2156@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Thought Photography Photo Club Artists Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first group exhibition featuring photography by LGBTQ & straight allied artists. LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/thought-photography-photo-club-artists-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110902T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110903T000000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110812T165914 LAST-MODIFIED:20110812T165914 UID:2152@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Cuban Night DESCRIPTION:Indulge yourself in Cuban culture!     Authentic Cuban cuisine\, performances and dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. $25.00. Then enjoy Latin music and dancing all night long - 9:30 to midnight.  Dance or watch the Salsa\, Bachata and Merengue. $5.00 Please RSVP to fluxxproductions@yahoo.com.  Register early for a chance to win a "Cuban Delight" gift bag. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Arts Corsotium\, Fluxx Studios. LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/cuban-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110910T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110911T020000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110812T164632 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T132550 UID:2147@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:QueerFecta DESCRIPTION:Fluxx Productions Presents QueerFecta\, a hoe down like you've never witnessed before! Save a horse ride a cowboy\, with performances by Boys R Us\, The Human Project & Switchblade Parade. Performances start at 10:00 pm & dancing til 2:00 am Suggested $5 Donation.  Keep the Arts Alive!!! LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queerfecta/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110827T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110827T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T142557 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T142557 UID:2125@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Women's Tea Dance at New Moon DESCRIPTION:It's time to dance\, eat\, drink\, be merry and meet other women!  The fun starts at 5:00 pm. LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/womens-tea-dance-at-new-moon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110813T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110814T020000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T142211 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T142211 UID:2123@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Beach Night at New Moon DESCRIPTION:Come to the New Moon to have a Beach of a time!  Don't miss the drag shows and hula and limbo contests. LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/beach-night-at-new-moon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110807T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110807T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T141801 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T141801 UID:2120@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Bingo Night at New Moon to Benefit Wingspan DESCRIPTION:Come out tonight to play Bingo and support Wingspan.  Hosted by Btitney Star\, the fun starts at 7:00 pm. LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/bingo-night-at-new-moon-to-benefit-wingspan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110821T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110821T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T141519 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T142857 UID:2116@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Susan Artemis at New Moon DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with classic Jazz singer Susan Artemis at the New Moon. LOCATION:New Moon, 915 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/susan-artemis-at-new-moon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T133658 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T133658 UID:2111@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Step Up! Bystander Intervention Training to Prevent Violence DESCRIPTION:What do we do when we hear someone saying\, "That’s so gay!" or calling someone a dyke or a fag? How do we respond when it seems like a situation we are witnessing could escalate and become violent? Step Up! is an interactive training program which will help you develop skills to address offensive language\, harmful actions against others\, and ultimately prevent violence in your community. The workshop will be conducted by Melanie Fleck\, Campus Health Outreach Specialist\, and Erin Strange\, Violence Prevention Specialist. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King Jr.   Brought to you by: LGBTQ Affairs\, Campus Health Service\, ASUA Pride Alliance\, Delta Lambda Phi\, and SPRITE LOCATION:Kiva Auditorium, UofA Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/step-up-bystander-intervention-training-to-prevent-violence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T132942 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T132942 UID:2110@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day LGBTQ Resource Fair DESCRIPTION:Come check out organizations from all over campus and the community at our LGBTQ Resource Fair! Resources include campus clubs and resources\, community organizations\, and HIV/AIDS support. A passive education piece will detail why such resources are needed. LOCATION:University of Arizona Mall, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/national-coming-out-day-lgbtq-resource-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111005T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111005T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T132726 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T132726 UID:2109@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:How to Help: QPR Suicide Prevention DESCRIPTION:More than one-third of LGB youth and nearly one-half of trans youth have attempted suicide. If a friend were considering taking their own life\, would you know how to help? This workshop will help you recognize when a friend is in danger and give you the tools to respond and potentially save their lives. QPR teaches you to Question\, Persuade\, and Refer – so that hopefully you will never have to lose a friend to suicide. The workshop will be led by Lee Ann Hamilton\, Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Preventive Services\, and Glenn Matchett-Morris\, Assistant Director of Counseling and Psych Services.   Brought to you by: LGBTQ Affairs\, Campus Health Service\, ASUA Pride Alliance\, Delta Lambda Phi\, and SPRITE   LOCATION:Kiva Auditorium, UofA Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/how-to-help-qpr-suicide-prevention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110928T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110928T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T132010 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T132043 UID:2107@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Love Your Body and Treat It Right: Body Image and Nutrition DESCRIPTION:Body image issues are a persistent problem in the LGBTQ community\, but we can all learn to love our bodies for what they are. Bodies are as diverse as sexuality\, but many of us lose sight of that fact. This body-positive workshop\, presented by dietician Gale Welter and mental health practitioner/LGBTQ Support Group leader Martie Van Der Voort\, will cover body image issues as well indispensible nutrition information that you can use to make sure you treat your body right.     Brought to you by: LGBTQ Affairs\, Campus Health Service\, ASUA Pride Alliance\, Delta Lambda Phi\, and SPRITE LOCATION:Kiva Auditorium, UofA Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/love-your-body-and-treat-it-right-body-image-and-nutrition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110923T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110807T131128 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T131128 UID:2102@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Reception DESCRIPTION:From your rainbow family to ours! Drop by this reception to meet campus LGBTQA (lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, questioning\, and allied) staff and students. Learn more about the resources available for LGBTQ and Allied people at the University of Arizona. Come by any time before 5:00 pm for coffee\, tea\, sweets\, and family time! Sponsored by: Family Weekend\, ASUA\, Pride Alliance and LGBTQ Affairs.   LOCATION:Union Gallery, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/rainbow-family-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111102T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111102T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110806T155237 LAST-MODIFIED:20110806T155718 UID:2093@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: Cruel and Unusual DESCRIPTION:Most states separate prisoners by genitalia alone\, so pre-op\, transgender women are placed in men’s correctional facilities where they find themselves preyed upon and vulnerable to sexual violence. Cruel and Unusual follows the lives of five transgender women inside and outside different correctional facilities in the US. This frank\, and often unsettling\, documentary portrays the challenges faced by these women. The women’s stories are interwoven with commentary by lawyers and prison custodians who discuss the problems transgender inmates face; chief among them is the authorities’ complete refusal to recognize Gender Identity Disorder as a legitimate medical condition. Disturbing evidence suggests that thirty percent of all transgender people have been imprisoned —three times the national average. Eye-opening and caustic in its depiction of the blatant discrimination transgender people endure\, this documentary will leave you with much to think about. The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free!       Sponsored by: Commission on the Status of Women\, Women’s Resource Center\, LGBTQ Affairs\, and Pride Alliance.           LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-cruel-and-unusual/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T130000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110806T153831 LAST-MODIFIED:20110806T153831 UID:2090@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week Kick-Off and Resource Fair DESCRIPTION:Come kick off transgender Awareness Week and see Made for Flight\, a community art project spearheaded by local Tucson poet and artist\, TC Tolbert. Made for Flight memorializes and celebrates the lives of transgender individuals who have been murdered this past year. There will be a Resource Fair highlighting information from local organizations that provide support and information in the community.                                      LOCATION:University of Arizona Mall, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/transgender-awareness-week-kick-off-and-resource-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111116T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110806T153152 LAST-MODIFIED:20110806T153307 UID:2088@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: Screaming Queens DESCRIPTION:This award winning documentary explores the impact of the 1966 riot that launched the modern transgender movement. Three years before the famous uprising at New York’s Stonewall Inn\, a group of transgender women and gay street-hustlers fought back for the first time in history against everyday police harassment. This act of resistance was a dramatic turning point for the transgender community\, and the beginning of a new human rights struggle that continues to this very day. Susan Stryker\, one of the film’s directors\, and the new Director of the Institute for LGBT Studies at UA\, will speak after the film! The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free!     Sponsored by: Institute for LGBT Studies\, Lesbian Looks Film Series\, Women’s Resource Center\, LGBTQ Affairs\, Pride Alliance\, and Wingspan’s Southern Arizona Gender Alliance. LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-screaming-queens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110806T151817 LAST-MODIFIED:20110806T151817 UID:2087@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: Bullied DESCRIPTION:Bullied is a documentary that tells the story of Jamie Nabozny\, a gay student who endured relentless bullying in both middle and high school despite seeking help from school administrators. The film shows how Jamie’s legal battle helped him secure justice and underscores how important it is to confront anti-gay bullying. The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free!                                 Sponsored by: LGBTQ Affairs\, Pride Alliance\, and Wingspan’s Anti-Violence Project. LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-bullied/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110921T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110921T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110806T151159 LAST-MODIFIED:20110806T155407 UID:2074@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Queer Film Series: Papers DESCRIPTION:Over two million children born outside the U.S. are raised here each year. For them\, it’s illegal to work\, drive\, or attend most colleges. Despite their American upbringing\, they are undocumented. They face the challenges of trying to avoid deportation from the only home they know while still fighting for their rights. Papers is the story of five of these youth. Among these teenagers is Jorge Gutierrez\, who is both undocumented and gay. The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Gallagher Theatre\, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free!                               Sponsored by: Commission on the Status of Women\, Women’s Resource Center\, LGBTQ Affairs\, Pride Alliance\, Chicano Hispano Student Affairs\, Wingspan\, and Latin@ Pride. LOCATION:Gallagher Theater, Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/queer-film-series-papers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110921T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110921T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110805T140502 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T142739 UID:2071@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Healthy Relationships and Intimate Partner Violence Workshop DESCRIPTION:What is a healthy relationship? How do we know when a relationship is nurturing and fulfilling and when it becomes controlling or abusive? This workshop\, led by Violence Prevention Specialist Erin Strange and mental health practitioner/LGBTQ Support Group leader Martie Van Der Voort\, will help you consider how to make sure your relationship is a positive factor in your life\, how to identify intimate partner abuse\, and what to do if you or someone you know is in an abusive or controlling relationship.              Brought to you by: LGBTQ Affairs\, Campus Health Service\, ASUA Pride Alliance\, Delta Lambda Phi\, and SPRITE LOCATION:Kiva Auditorium, UofA Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/healthy-relationships-and-intimate-partner-violence-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110805T140005 LAST-MODIFIED:20110805T140133 UID:2066@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Graduate and Professional LGBTQIA Student Mixer DESCRIPTION:This is a social event for LGBTQIA graduate and professional students from all disciplines to get to know each other and the services available on the UA campus. There will be representatives from GPSC\, LGBTQ Affairs\, MEDPride\, and PRIDELaw to give information to all. There will also be beverages available for purchase at the bar and FREE pizza! Sponsored by: GPSC and LGBTQ Affairs. Please note that IBT's is a 21+ bar. Photo ID with proof of age is required. LOCATION:IBT's, 616 N 4th Ave, Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/graduate-and-professional-lgbtqia-student-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110805T135024 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T143108 UID:2064@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:The Buzz: Safety and Responsibility arouond Drinking DESCRIPTION:This fun and interactive workshop by health educator Spencer Gorin will inspire thought and give you tools to make sure you are safe and responsible when drinking. The LGBTQ community has been targeted by the alcohol industry for years – this workshop will help you be in control of your own drinking. Brought to you by: LGBTQ Affairs\, Campus Health Service\, ASUA Pride Alliance\, Delta Lambda Phi\, and SPRITE                         LOCATION:Kiva Auditorium, UofA Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/the-buzz-safety-and-responsibility-arouond-drinking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110813T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110813T130000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110805T133845 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T142817 UID:2059@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Out On the Job: Senator Paula Aboud DESCRIPTION:Out On the Job is a seminar series in which we bring lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer professionals to discuss being "out" in the workplace. Paula Aboud\, Democrat\, was selected in January 2006 by the Pima County Supervisors to complete a retiring Senator’s term in office. In November 2006 she was elected to a 2-year term as Arizona’s senator representing Legislative District 28. She was re-elected in 2008 and 2010. As a former English teacher\, college coach\, realtor and property manager\, Senator Aboud brings a diverse background to the Senate. As a graduate of the University of Arizona and a native Tucsonan\, she is committed to improving the quality of life for Arizonans and especially for Southern Arizonans. Senator Aboud brings a strong and superb record of public service in Pima County. She has worked tirelessly to build a strong Democratic Party organization\, to engage and inspire individuals to become active in the political process\, to promote the Democratic message of hope and equality and to elect Democrats at the local\, state and national level. Her significant contributions are admired and appreciated by party leaders\, grassroots activists and elected officials across Arizona. Senator Aboud serves on three standing committees\, including Appropriations\, Finance\, and Health. LOCATION:University of Arizona Career Services, 1303 E University Blvd, Suite 411, Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/out-on-the-job-senator-paula-aboud/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110907T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110907T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110805T133159 LAST-MODIFIED:20110805T133159 UID:2052@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Advanced Queer Sex Ed DESCRIPTION:Come out for the only LGBTQ specific sex ed workshop on campus. Don’t let the title scare you - whether you are new to the subject\, or well versed\, you’ll learn more than you think at this sex positive workshop! Brought to you by: SAAF\, LGBTQ Affairs\, Campus Health Service\, ASUA Pride Alliance\, Delta Lambda Phi\, and SPRITE        LOCATION:Kiva Auditorium, UofA Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/advanced-queer-sex-ed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110904T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110904T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110805T121647 LAST-MODIFIED:20110807T125930 UID:2047@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Turnabout for TIHAN - Fiesta! DESCRIPTION:One of Tucson’s Biggest Shows of the Year! "Turnabout for TIHAN" is an annual show put on by Tucson's GLBT clubs and their bar staff. The staff request donations from their friends and customers in order to do a "turn-about" from male to female (or vice versa) and put on a fabulous show to benefit the work of TIHAN\, the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (www.tihan.org). Tickets are now on sale\, so get yours now! We are pleased to announce that our emcees for the show will be Janee Starr and Tempest DuJour\, along with a special guest appearance by Celia Putty\, Miss Gay Arizona America 2011. These stars will join your favorite bar staff from Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness\, Brodie’s Tavern\, Colors\, IBT’s\, New Moon\, and Woody's in a spectacular show\, with this year’s theme “FIESTA!” Get ready for the glitz and glamour\, the pumps and passion for this year's "Turnabout for TIHAN" benefit show! It’s one of the biggest drag shows of the year\, and takes place on Sunday\, September 4th at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park (445 South Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, Arizona). The doors open at 5:00 pm\, and the show starts at 6:00 pm. Advance tickets are only $10.00 per person\, or $100 for a table of 10. Tickets at the door will cost $15.00 each (if available). The evening also features a raffle with some great prizes. Turnabout for TIHAN is a benefit to support the programs and services of the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network. TIHAN’s mission:  We of the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network offer our hearts and hands to provide compassionate and non-judgmental service to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Through education and support\, we — as individuals and faith communities — work to build bridges\, reduce stigma and sustain hope. LOCATION:Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park, 445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/turnabout-for-tihan-fiesta/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110808T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110808T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110802T135050 LAST-MODIFIED:20110805T114348 UID:2038@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Right to Marry Rally and Walk DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Right to Marry Walkers walk one mile for each year that Equal Rights for all is non-existent. This year marks the 99th year for Arizona's lack of equal marriage rights.  Our walk covers 9 counties and 18 cities during August 4-14. This year the route takes us through Southern Arizona and Tucson is one of the stops. The walkers take to the roads of Tucson on Monday\, August 8th.  Their approximate route times are:    10:00 am - Walk starts at the University of Arizona      1:30 pm - Regina Romero's Office\, Ward 1 (meeting)                           940 W Alameda St (Alameda and Grande)      4:30 pm - Steve Kozachik's Office\, Ward 6 Office (meeting)                          3202 E 1st St (at 1st and Treat Ave) Come out to cheer them on along the route!! After work instead of heading home\, we invite you to come join us at the end of our day at Reid Park at 6:00 pm for a great Rally. At 8:00 pm\, join us for the Tucson Premiere of "The Activist Within" at Fluxx Productions at 414 E 9th St.  The walk route is pictured here. For more detail\, please go the website www.righttomarryaz.org and click on the details for Tucson. You will find the routes in which we will be walking throughout the day. For those interested in joining us please stay tuned for the times. LOCATION:Reid Park SW Lawn, Broadway & Country Club, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/right-to-marry-rally-and-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110808T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110808T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110802T133510 LAST-MODIFIED:20110811T100723 UID:2033@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:The Activist Within Tucson Premiere DESCRIPTION:The Right to Marry Walkers will be in Tucson as part of their 99 mile trek in Southern Arizona. Come join them for the Tucson Premiere of this documentary that includes the 2010 Right to Marry Walkers as well as another group of activists. Prior to this screening\, there will be a Rally for the Right to Marry walkers at Reid Park staring at 6:00 pm. For more information on this film\, please visit: www.theactivistwithin.com or contact Fluxx Production Studios at 520-304-2155 LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/the-activist-within-tucson-premiere/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110723T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110723T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110721T100358 LAST-MODIFIED:20110721T100640 UID:1948@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Families Bowling DESCRIPTION:Would you like a break from the heat? Would you like to spend time with other GLBT families? Join Rainbow Families this Saturday July 23rd at Lucky Strike Vantage Bowl from 4-6 pm. The cost will be $6.55 ($6 per person + tax) per person for shoe rental and 2 hours of bowling. Lucky Strike Vantage Bowl is at 4015 E Speedway (just east of Alvernon). The reservation is under Rainbow Families. We hope to see you there! LOCATION:Lucky Strike Vantage Bowling, 4015 E Speedway, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/rainbow-families-bowling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110826 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110720T143214 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T131513 UID:1945@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Informational Meeting: Crisis Intervention and Victimology Training DESCRIPTION:The Pima County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division is holding a training in Crisis Intervention and Victimology starting September 13th\, 2011.  Come to this informational meeting about the training program The class is a well-structured\, comprehensive and hands on training. The training teaches basic crisis intervention skills\, concepts and techniques. In addition\, it examines various types of crimes and the specific victimization dynamics that victims of the crimes may face\, including common trauma reactions. This training is also the gateway into volunteering or participating in an internship with the Victim Services Division. The training will be held at the TPD Rillito Substation located at 1310 W Miracle Mile from 6:00pm-9:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday for six weeks. Anyone interested in attending the training or volunteering with the division must come to one of these informational sessions. LOCATION:TPD RIllito Substation, 1310 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/crisis-intervention-and-victimology-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110824T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110824T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110720T142627 LAST-MODIFIED:20110721T100750 UID:1941@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Wildcat Welcome: LGBTQA Pizza Party DESCRIPTION:Come join us during the first week of school for a fabulous party you won't forget. Grab some pizza\, learn about the resources we have on and off campus\, and meet some new people. Whether you're a first-year or senior\, newcomer or old-timer\, student or staff\, UA-affiliated for a community member\, LGBTQ or an ally\, we welcome you! This is a great opportunity to come up to our space and get to know new people in a fun\, social environment. We will be providing free pizza and information about local resources for LGBTQA people\, as well as a great environment to get to know others. LOCATION:CSIL Classroom, 4th floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/wildcat-welcome-lgbtqa-pizza-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T095600 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T095600 UID:1856@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride Week - Luau at Woody's DESCRIPTION:Come to Woody's for a special Pride Luau. Plenty of drink specials\, games and give-a-ways all night long. LOCATION:Woody's Bar, 3710 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-week-luau-at-woodys/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110626T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110626T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T094719 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T094719 UID:1842@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride Week - Remember Our Past, Celebrating Our Future DESCRIPTION:Remembering Our Past\, Celebrating Our Future. Free Coming Out Panel with open Question and Answer forum to follow. LOCATION:Fluxx Studio, 414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-week-remember-our-past-celebrating-our-future/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T093723 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T093723 UID:1851@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride Week - Bears of the Old Pueblo Beer Bust DESCRIPTION: Join the Bears of the Old Pueblo for their Beer Bust benefiting local charities at The Venture-N! The fine folks at the Venture-N are offering $1 drafts and $2.50 pitchers of soda or beer and $2.00 bowls of our famous homemade chili. Best of all\, 100% of the proceeds go straight to the Homeless LGBT Youth Programs of Wingspan & Open Inn! Join us for a great afternoon on the Venture-N’s patio and enjoy some tasty beverages\, jumpin’ tunes\, and friendly bruins all while benefiting your community! For more information contact President Kevin Jackson at: 520-904-4714 or sonoranbear@gmail.com LOCATION:Venture-N, 1239 N 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-week-bears-of-the-old-pueblo-beer-bust/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110625T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T092936 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T092936 UID:1850@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride Week - The Big Gay Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:The Big Gay Scavenger Hunt returns.  Are you willing to stuff yourself into the ice cooler in a grocery store? Are you willing to sing “I’m a Little Teapot” in front of strangers? Those are just two of the tasks that the teams completed last year. It is sure to be another fun filled event this year! Hunt begins at The Biz at 3:00 pm and ends at Woody’s at 6:00 pm. Grand Prize winning team members will each receive a VIP Tent ticket\, entrance to the Pride in the Desert event\, hotel accommodations and transportation to and from hotel to the event. Best Team Costume winning team members will receive a VIP Tent ticket and entrance to the Pride in the Desert event. LOCATION:Ain't Nobody's Bizness, 2900 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-week-the-big-gay-scavenger-hunt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110623T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110623T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T092225 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T092348 UID:1846@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride Week - Steak Night at Venture-N DESCRIPTION:Steak Night at the Venture-N: 10 oz. Ribeye\, potatoes\, salad\, bread for $10 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. For more information visit our website at www.venture-n.com. LOCATION:Venture-N, 1239 N 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-week-steak-night-at-venture-n/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110622T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110622T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T091123 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T095717 UID:1840@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Pride Week - College Night at The Biz DESCRIPTION:The Biz is hosting College Nights with 2 Djs spinning\, go-go dancers and drink specials all night long. This is a 18+ over event with a cover for 21. For more information follow The Biz on Facebook. LOCATION:Ain't Nobody's Bizness, 2900 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/pride-week-college-night-at-the-biz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110628T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110628T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T082352 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T082352 UID:1838@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:OUR Reach - Serving LGBT Survivors of Violence DESCRIPTION:Wingspan's Anti-Violence Programs is hosting a community presentaion to discuss working with survivors of violence in the LGBT community. Come out and participate. Share your experiences and learn how to be an ally. LOCATION:Tucson Ward 6 Office, 3202 E 1st St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/our-reach-serving-lgbt-survivors-of-violence-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110630T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110630T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T082104 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T082104 UID:1836@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:OUR Reach - Serving LGBT Survivors of Violence DESCRIPTION:Wingspan's Anti-Violence Programs is hosting a community presentaion to discuss working with survivors of violence in the LGBT community. Come out and participate. Share your experiences and learn how to be an ally. LOCATION:Tucson Ward 6 Office, 3202 E 1st St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/our-reach-serving-lgbt-survivors-of-violence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110716T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110717T160000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T081725 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T081725 UID:1834@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Anti-Violence Programs Volunteer Advocate Training DESCRIPTION:Wingspan's Anti-Violence Programs operates a 24 hour crisis line for LGBTQA survivors of violence. We need the communities' help to answer the calls and give out resources. During this two day training attendees will learn about the types of calls we get as well as ways to be an ally and support the LGBTQA community. July 16th 9:00 am-4:00 pm and July 17th 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Volunteers will need to attend both days. Snacks and lunch will provided. Contact Kristi Smith at ksmith@wingspan.org or (520) 624-1779 ext 119. LOCATION:Wingspan, 430 East Seventh Street, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/anti-violence-programs-volunteer-advocate-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110806T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110621T080411 LAST-MODIFIED:20110621T081804 UID:1831@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:RainbowCONNECT Operator Training DESCRIPTION:RainbowCONNECT is the new warm line for LGBT youth to discuss how bullying and other forms of violence affect their lives. This is a community response developed due to increased incidents of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment happening in our community. RainbowCONNECT is operational Monday through Saturday from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm. Youth are encouraged to utilize this line to talk to an operator that can offer support\, resources\, and information. The toll free number for RainbowCONNECT is 1-855-805-1991. Want to be a warm line operator and help youth in your community? This training will teach you how. Snacks and Lunch provided. Contact Kristi Smith at ksmith@wingspan.org or (520) 624-1779 ext 119. LOCATION:Wingspan, 430 East Seventh Street, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/rainbowconnect-operator-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110619T072416 LAST-MODIFIED:20110929T093151 UID:1826@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Just Be - Emerging Out of the Wilderness DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Third Annual Multi-Faith Pride Worship Service\, Just Be\, Emerging Out of the Wilderness\, co-sponsored by the Wingspan MultiFaith Working Group and the LGBT Jewish Inclusion Project. Join us as we come together to honor\, remember\, and celebrate the lives of LGBT people with participation from a diverse mix of warm and welcoming faith communities. All are welcome regardless of religious affiliation or theological belief. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Service begins at 7:00 pm. Reception to follow service. For more information about the service\, contact Marc Paley at mpaley@jfsa.org. Shower of Stoles Exhibit- Witness liturgical stoles and other sacred items representing the lives of LGBT people of faith from various faith traditions beginning at the service and continuing October 12-15 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at 1st United Methodist Church. Contact 622-6481 or sylviats@cox.net for more information. Free parking in adjacent parking garage - parking coupons available at the service. Reception to follow service. See map below for parking details.   LOCATION:First United Methodist Church, 915 E 4th St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/multi-faith-pride-worship-service/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110913T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110913T090000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110619T071947 LAST-MODIFIED:20110619T071947 UID:1824@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Breakfast for Faith Community Leaders DESCRIPTION:The breakfast program will focus on the survey that the working group has developed to survey all Tucson area congregations that welcome LGBT members\, visitors and family members. Please confirm by e-mail or telephone if you wish to attend to ensure ample food and materials. LOCATION:Wingspan, 430 East Seventh Street, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/breakfast-for-faith-community-leaders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110617T153000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110617T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110615T093938 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T095736 UID:1789@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Phoenix Mercury Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Come join Tucson Pride as we take a road trip to the Phoenix Mercury Home Opener. Just $45 secures your ticket to the basketball game and round trip bus ride with sandwiches and soda. BYOB in non-glass containers. If you already have your ticket and would like to hitch a ride with us you can do that for $25. We will be able to enter the arena early and watch warm-ups as well as meet the team - a great Photo Opportunity! LOCATION:Foothills Mall to meet the bus, Ina & La Cholla (NW corner), Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/phoenix-mercury-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110619 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110602T104411 LAST-MODIFIED:20110602T104411 UID:1609@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Flagstaff Pride in the Pines DESCRIPTION:We’re so glad you are here and hope you can join us in celebrating our 15th Annual Festival of Pride in the Pines scheduled for June 18th\, 2011. We will have plenty of activities\, food\, and entertainment for all ages. Our big annual bash is an important way to keep pride alive and well in Northern Arizona. Check our website for activities and the schedule of events. LOCATION:Wheeler Park, 212 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/flagstaff-pride-in-the-pines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110617T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110619T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110602T103018 LAST-MODIFIED:20110602T103018 UID:1601@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Bisbee Pride - June 17-19 DESCRIPTION:Come to the 7th Annual Bisbee Pride Weekend June 17-19\, 2011.  We have a fabulous line-up of activities and performaces.  Check our website for the Event Schedule. All LGBT & allied communities welcome! Some highlights include: Lingerie Pub Crawl Theater Hot Ass Happy Hour Belly Dancers Miners & Madames Street Dance Street Fair & Beer Garden Gallery and Shop Walk Psychic Fair Ghost Tour Lots of Live Music Copper Queen Pool Party & BBQ Bisbee Burlesque Show 1980’s Fantasy Dance Party Film Festival Poco Brunch and Much More! LOCATION:Bisbee, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/bisbee-pride-june-17-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110610T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110610T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110526T084746 LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T085244 UID:1560@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Lesbain Looks Presents "The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls" DESCRIPTION:Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival\, The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls tells the story of the world’s only comedic\, singing\, yodelling lesbian twin sisters\, Lynda and Jools Topp\, whose political activism and unique brand of entertainment has helped change New Zealand’s social landscape. The Topp Twins break down barriers as often as they break into song\, and in the process\, they have become well-loved cultural icons. The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls is a big story. It’s not just the story of two sisters but also of 50 years of New Zealand history. Half a century of cultural changes and the foundation of a national identity. Part concept film\, part biopic\, part historical record\, part comedy and part musical extravaganza\, the Twins share their journey from “coming out‟ to Jools' recent brush with Breast Cancer with much laughter\, honesty and wisdom. It's a hilarious\, toe-tapping and ultimately touching film about two truly unique New Zealanders which ends up saying as much about us as it does about them. LOCATION:The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/1560/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T060000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110604T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110526T083002 LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T083002 UID:1548@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Desert Voices Presents Thank You Concert DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Desert Voices’ free Flashback season wrap-up concert at 6:00 pm on Saturday\, June 4th at St Mark’s Presbyterian Church\, 3809 E 3rd St\, Tucson. We’ll be featuring the best music from this season’s concerts\, including music from the fifties and the sixties. A reception will follow the concert. There is no admission charge\, but donations will be welcome. Desert Voices\, under the artistic direction of Chris Tackett\, is an LGBTS chorus in Southern Arizona. LOCATION:St Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/desert-voices-presents-thank-you-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110618T153000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110618T153000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110519T091338 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T174251 UID:1471@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Now Showing at Your Library: Two Spirits, an Independent Lens film DESCRIPTION:Fred Martinez was one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he was brutally murdered at 16. Two Spirits explores the life and death of a boy who was also a girl\, and the essentially spiritual nature of gender. This one hour free screening will be followed by a half hour moderated discussion. This event is held in partnership with Arizona Public Media and Community Cinema which features films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. For more information call 791-4010. LOCATION: Miller-Golf Links Library, 9640 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/now-showing-at-your-library-two-spirits-an-independent-lens-film-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110519T091017 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T091017 UID:1469@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Now Showing at Your Library: Two Spirits, an Independent Lens film DESCRIPTION:Fred Martinez was one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he was brutally murdered at 16. Two Spirits explores the life and death of a boy who was also a girl\, and the essentially spiritual nature of gender. This one hour free screening will be followed by a half hour moderated discussion. This event is held in partnership with Arizona Public Media and Community Cinema which features films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. For more information call 791-4010. Next screening will be on June 18 at the Miller-Golf Links Branch Library\, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. LOCATION:Geasa Marana Library, 13370 N Lon Adams Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/now-showing-at-your-library-two-spirits-an-independent-lens-film-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110613T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110613T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110519T071241 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T071241 UID:1467@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Now Showing at Your Library: Two Spirits, an Independent Lens film DESCRIPTION:Fred Martinez was one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he was brutally murdered at 16. Two Spirits explores the life and death of a boy who was also a girl\, and the essentially spiritual nature of gender. This one hour free screening will be followed by a half hour moderated discussion. This event is held in partnership with Arizona Public Media and Community Cinema which features films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. For more information call 791-4010. Additional screenings:      June 15\, Geasa Marana Branch Library\, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm      June 18\, Miller-Golf Links Branch Library\, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm LOCATION:Himmel Park Library, 1035 N Treat Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/now-showing-at-your-library-two-spirits-an-independent-lens-film-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110608T060000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110608T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110519T070438 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T092115 UID:1463@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Now Showing at Your Library: Two Spirits, an Independent Lens film DESCRIPTION:Fred Martinez was one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he was brutally murdered at 16. Two Spirits explores the life and death of a boy who was also a girl\, and the essentially spiritual nature of gender. This one hour free screening will be followed by a half hour moderated discussion. This event is held in partnership with Arizona Public Media and Community Cinema which features films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. For more information call 791-4010. Additional screenings:      June 13\, Himmel Branch Library\, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm      June 15\, Geasa Marana Branch Library\, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm      June 18\, Miller-Golf Links Branch Library\, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm LOCATION:Joel D Valdez Main Library, 101 N Stone (Lower Level Meeting Room), Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/now-showing-at-your-library-two-spirits-an-independent-lens-film/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110615T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110519T063833 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T064351 UID:1453@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Writer and Sex Educator Susie Bright DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Gay Pride Month\, the Pima County Public Library’s Gay\, Lesbian\, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Services Committee will host an evening with one of the country’s foremost sex educators\, activists\, and writers; Susie Bright\, author of Big Sex Little Death: A Memoir. Susie Bright is the author of the national bestsellers Full Exposure and The Sexual State of the Union\, as well as The Best American Erotica and Herotica series\, which ushered in women’s erotic publishing. She also co-founded and edited On Our Backs magazine. This talk and reading will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 15 at The Loft Cinema\, 3233 E. Speedway. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Bright will remain to sign books following the presentation\, and her books will be available for sale. The event is FREE and open to the public and is made possible through generous funding from the Friends of the Pima County Public Library. For additional information please check the Library’s website at www.library.pima.gov or call 791-4010. LOCATION:The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/an-evening-with-writer-and-sex-educator-susie-bright/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110520T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110520T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110519T061649 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T061650 UID:1448@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:May Out and About Mixer DESCRIPTION:Come to the Tucson GLBT Out and About Mixer to share with other GLBT friendly business owners and operators. LOCATION:RPM Nightclub Lindy's @ Redline Sports Grill, 445 W Wetmore Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/may-out-and-about-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110609T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110609T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110510T134439 LAST-MODIFIED:20110510T134439 UID:1393@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Picnic DESCRIPTION:The picnic\, which was rained out last month\, has been rescheduled for 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday\, June 9\, at the Historic Y (738 N 5th Ave). The event this year is a joint affair by the staffs of Wingspan\, TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) and SAAF to say thank you to all who have given their time and talent to make our organizations work. All volunteers and their guests are welcome. RSVP by June 6 to wingspan@wingspan.org. LOCATION:Historic Y, 738 N 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-picnic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110519T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110519T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110505T084036 LAST-MODIFIED:20110505T084057 UID:1345@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Lift Your Glass and Drown Your Sorrows! DESCRIPTION:Calling all Independent\, Republican\, and Democratic women! It's time to celebrate who we are\, assess the damage done to our rights and our communities\, and share our strengths! Join Jessica Schultz\, Political Director for Gabrielle Giffords\, and our wonderful elected women legislators and local officials for a drink\, a nibble\, and great conversation and networking.  Whether you have never been involved in electoral politics or have always been an activist\, please join us! And bring your friends and colleagues! Sponsored by the Arizona Women's Political Caucus. Contact Jill Maratea for more information. jmaratea@cox.net  520-625-4579 LOCATION:The Shanty, 409 N 4th Ave (at 9th St), Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/lift-your-glass-and-drown-your-sorrows/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T201500 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110502T083357 LAST-MODIFIED:20110502T085822 UID:1316@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Tucson Women's Chorus Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:A cappella performance of chants\, rounds & songs from cultures & traditions around the world\, including from Hawii\, Ghana\, traditional Zulu\, Persian poetry by Rumi\, and women's sacred circle chants. Artistic Sign Language interpretation provided by Han Nguyen. Berger Performing Arts Center\, AZ State Schools for the Deaf and Blind (Tucson campus\, 1220 W. Speedway -- use West parking lot. Donations at the door to support TWC & the Pat Dell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Suggested adult donation $10.00. Children welcome. LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center, ASDB West, 1220 W Speedway, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/tucson-womens-chorus-spring-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110502T082717 LAST-MODIFIED:20110502T082717 UID:1311@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Senior Pride Potluck Picnic DESCRIPTION:Come and Join us for a good time\, bring a dish to share. Plates\, cups and plastic-ware will be provided. LOCATION:Rio Vista Park, 3974 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/senior-pride-potluck-picnic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110505T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110505T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110502T082225 LAST-MODIFIED:20110502T082225 UID:1307@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Odyssey Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Hear inspiring stories on the theme\, "Blooming: Stories about Grand Possibilities\," from: Cathy Busha\, former Wingspan program director doula Anna Deligio Jesús Manuel García\, education specialist Ida Plotkin\, community activist Marti van der Voort\, psychotherapist Elaine Geffen\, mom and Clint McCall\, fundraiser Doors open at 6:30 pm. Come early to get a good seat. Parking is free on the street after 5:00 pm. LOCATION:Club Congress, 311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/odyssey-storytelling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110515T163000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110515T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110428T133105 LAST-MODIFIED:20110428T133105 UID:1299@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Alliance Fund Evening with Music and Friends DESCRIPTION:The LGBT&S Alliance Fund and NYLife are having a Thank You event for donors and friends of the organization. Come enjoy food\, drinks\, music\, and a short program. Please make your reservations at www.alliancefund.org LOCATION:Historic Stillwell House, 134 S 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/alliance-fund-evening-with-music-and-friends/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110427T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110427T183000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110424T160124 LAST-MODIFIED:20110424T160124 UID:1221@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Hey Baby! Art Opposing Sexual Violence DESCRIPTION:"Hey Baby! Art Opposing Sexual Violence" is a youth-led\, community response to street harassment and sexual violence. It fuses art with discussion to raise awareness about sexual violence and ways to end it. At each exhibition event\, community members can take home free copies of the artwork in reproducible forms\, including buttons\, zines\, patches\, posters and stickers. There will also be the opportunity to engage in a youth-facilitated discussion about ending sexual violence\, and meet local artists. All art comes from local artists and centers on the theme of opposing sexual and street harassment\, homophobia\, sexual abuse and assault\, relationship violence and/or supporting survivors. This traveling exhibition series will be on display at different venues throughout April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Exhibit installed: April 24 - 29  Reception: April 27\, 4:00 - 6:30 pm Community discussion/Meet the artists: April 27\,  5:00 - 5:30 pm LOCATION:Sam Lena S. Tucson Public Library, 1607 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/hey-baby-art-opposing-sexual-violence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110523 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110424T154158 LAST-MODIFIED:20110428T171300 UID:1213@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Reveille Men's Chorus Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:A BBQ flavored concert with all the fixins! Reveille takes on western Americana and makes it our own. Load up the wagons and get ready to travel down the ol' Chisom trail for a Reveille style hoedown! Saturday\, May 21\, 8:00 pm Sunday\, May 22\, 3:00 pm Tickets $15.00 in advance $20.00 at the door $10.00 Student with ID LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art, 330 S Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/reveille-mens-chorus-spring-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110505T113000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110505T133000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110419T113156 LAST-MODIFIED:20110502T085903 UID:1157@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Emerge! 10th Annual Mother's Day Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse will host its 10th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Thursday\, May 5\, 2011. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. The event’s emcee will be Bobby Rich from 94.9 MixFM and will feature Dr. Joseph Bellal\, UMC Trauma Surgeon\, as the keynote speaker. The 10th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon will feature the Mother of the Year Award. An Emerge! participant will be honored as Emerge!’s 2011 Mother of the Year for her dedication to her children while facing the challenges of domestic abuse. $65.00 per Ticket or $650.00 Table Sponsorship (seats 10) For More Information Contact Robin Kaslly LOCATION:Westin La Paloma, 3800 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/emerge-10th-annual-mothers-day-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110502 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110419T112043 LAST-MODIFIED:20110428T171143 UID:1154@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Aquarius: the 60s - Desert Voices Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:After the enforced conformity of the fifties\, something had to give. People refused to live secretive\, closeted lives anymore\, and the music of the era reflected that. From "Aquarius" to "Turn\, Turn\, Turn" the music of the 60s expressed the voices of diversity and many cultures around the world. Come hear Desert Voices bring back to life the Age of Aqarius! Special Guest:  Too Much Information Saturday\, April 30\, 7:30 pm Sunday\, May 1\, 3:00 pm Both shows at the West Campus of Pima Community College Tickets are $15.00 each or two for $25.00. You can order online at www.desertvoices.org/events or call 520-791-9662 LOCATION:Pima Community College West, 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/aquarius-the-60s-desert-voices-spring-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110514T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110413T075045 LAST-MODIFIED:20110428T170837 UID:298@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:24th Annual Jell-O Wrestling Auction and Concerts DESCRIPTION:This year's Annual Reno Gannon Memorial Jell-O  Wrestling Auction and Benefit Concert will be at Kennnedy Fiesta Park on May 14. This year\, we're adding not just one but TWO concerts to the Jell-O Wrestling festivities! In addition to our post-wrestling concert featuring Pandora Boxx from RuPaul's Drag Race & RuPaul's Drag U\, we will also feature a pre-wrestling concert featuring singer-songwriter Josh Zuckerman. Josh is not your typical rock star. While exemplifying the perfect star quality\, he continues to carry a message about being true to one's self. Josh loves the stage and performing in front of a crowd and proves this with his charismatic stage presence that leaves his audience with a lasting impression\, enticing people to come back for more. Come see what everyone is talking about and see Josh in action at this year's Jell-O Wrestling! This year's event will take place on Saturday\, May 14 at Kennedy Fiesta Park. The pre-wrestling concert will start at 3:00 pm and the main event starts at 4:00 pm. Then\, stick around after the wrestling and auction for an incredible live performance by Pandora Boxx. Once again\, Dr. Kayla Boyer and Speedway Veterinary Hospital is the Raffle Sponsor.  Tickets are $1 and may be purchased by calling 520-628-7223. $20 in advance / $25 at the door. All proceeds go to SAAF. For complete details about this year's event and to purchase tickets\, visit the Jell-O website. LOCATION:Kennedy Fiesta Park, 3700 S La Cholla, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/24th-annual-jell-o-wrestling-auction-and-concerts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110416T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110416T153000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110411T085211 LAST-MODIFIED:20110411T085211 UID:262@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Domestic Abuse and Anti-Gay Bullying Workshop DESCRIPTION:More than two million men and women are assaulted by an intimate partner each year\, according to the National Institute for Justice. A survey conducted by the National Mental Health Association revealed that 78 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that kids who are gay or who are thought to be gay are teased or bullied in their schools and communities. The workshop\, sponsored by Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse\, Wingspan\, and St. Francis in the Foothills UMC\, will be held 9am – 3:30pm on Saturday\, April 16\, 2011 at St. Francis. Lunch will be provided. The workshop will include Domestic Violence 101 presented by Emerge! This presentation provides a overview of the dynamics of domestic abuse\, the effects of abuse on children\, how to help\, safety planning\, and Emerge! Services. Wingspan’s presentation will include LGBT 101 and intimate partner violence within this community. Wingspan will also address issues of bullying. Tickets are available in advance through the St. Francis office (299-9063\, Laura Aldag) or online (www.stfrancisumc.com under donate\, programs) $15.00 until noon April 13\, thereafter $20.00. Scholarships are available. Proceeds benefit Emerge! and Wingspan domestic violence programs. LOCATION:St Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/domestic-abuse-and-anti-gay-bullying-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110414T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110414T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110411T084500 LAST-MODIFIED:20110411T084500 UID:258@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Tucson Premier of "Heaven's Rain" DESCRIPTION:The Pima County Attorney’s Office and Homicide Survivors will be honoring Victims’ Rights Week with a guest appearance from film producer Brooks Douglass. On Thursday\, April 14th at 6:30 pm\, the Fox Theater will show the Tucson premier of the film "Heaven’s Rain." "Heaven’s Rain" is a powerful movie based on the life of Brooks Douglass\, a former Oklahoma State Senator. When Brooks was 16 years old\, he witnessed his parents being brutally murdered by two drifters and his sister being sexually assaulted. Please note\, the film is rated R and it is not suitable for children under 17 without adult accompaniment. This event is free and open to the public. A $5 donation to the Tucson Together Fund would be appreciated and will help those impacted by the devastating events of January 8th\, 2011 LOCATION:Fox Theater, 17 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States URL:http://wingspan.org/event/tucson-premier-of-heavens-rain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110412T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110412T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T034031 CREATED:20110411T083836 LAST-MODIFIED:20110428T171107 UID:255@http://wingspan.org SUMMARY:Tucson Take Back the Night 2011 DESCRIPTION: Take a stand against sexual violence and join us for TUCSON TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2011! Thirty-three years ago\, Take Back The Night started as a visible way for the community to come together against sexual violence. Today it's an international movement\, and one that you can be a part of. Stand up and speak out against sexual violence by joining our community for an evening of awareness raising\, education\, media\, and performances by local artists\, dancers and musicians. Together\, we have the power to end sexual violence! Join us at the Main public Library at 5:00 pm before the event for a solidarity march to Armory Park! Then come together with our community at Armory park from 6:00 - 8:30 pm for an evening of awareness-raising & to support survivors of sexual and relationship violence through performances\, artwork\, music\, speakers\, information and much more! LOCATION:Armory Park, 4th Ave and 15th St, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85701 URL:http://wingspan.org/event/tucson-take-back-the-night-2011/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR