MADISON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS GUIDE By OutReach LGBT Community Center | You can find us online at www.lgbtdirectory.org
MADISON LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS GUIDE By OutReach LGBT Community Center | You can find us online at www.lgbtdirectory.org
Acupuncture
Counseling and Psychotherapy
Pharmacy
Acupuncture Works In Madison Amy Crikelair, MAC, CA (608) 250-2536, 1605 Monroe St. www.acu-works.com Helping pain, energy, & health Specialties: HIV+, Cancer, Stress, Digestion, Menopause
Mary L Trainor LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Moon Tree Psychotherapy, 401 Wisconsin Ave, Madison WI 53703, 608-256-5115 ext. 91, using traditional & alternative counseling approaches to safely explore your life challenges. www.marytrainor.net
Community Pharmacy 341 State St, 251-3242, A worker’s cooperative feat. vitamins, herbs, natural body care, and a full prescription pharmacy, www.communitypharamacy.coop
Attorneys Mark F Borns Borns Law Office 10 Odana Ct. Madison WI 53719 (608) 255-7600 (Ph), (608) 443-2485 (F) mborns@msn.com Balisle & Roberson, S.C. Attorneys At Law 131 W Wilson St, Ste 802 Madison, WI 53703, (608) 259-8702 www.b-rlaw.com Law Offices of Christenson and Allex, LLC Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Real Estate 2997 Yarmouth Greenway Dr. #100 Fitchburg WI 53711 608 273 8609 www.christensonallexlaw.com DeWitt, Ross, & Stevens, S.C. Attorney Craig Fieschko Handling all your personal & business legal needs, (608) 255-8891 www.dewittross.com
Editing Services Rainbow Editing 2829 Barlow St. Madison, WI 53705-3621 Contact: Lewis Bosworth lewisabosworth@gmail.com Copy-editing, proofreading, basic composition skills, stylistics, charges by the hour, page or job, free phone consultation: commercial ads, brochures, term papers, creative writing, foreign languages, etc.
Entertainment Ravyn Entertainment LLC info@ravynentertainment.org www.ravynentertainment.com
Financial Services Jaime Zimmerman, VP Investments Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. 608-252-5757 jzimmerman@rwbaird.com www.jaimezimmerman.com
Automotive Service
Hair Stylist
Monona Motors (608) 222-1342, 4500 Winnequah Rd Monona WI. Complete Auto Repair & Service, Serving Monona & East Madison
Studio 924 Hair Design & Spa 924 East Johnson St. Madison, 608-251-2777, www.studio924.com
Bookstores Rainbow Bookstore (608) 257-6050, 426 W Gilman St Madison, 53703, www.rainbowbookstore.org Cooperatively owned progressive bookstore, LGBT and sex positive material.
Housing Rodney Scheel House for PWA’s. LTD Providing housing for persons w/AIDS (PWAs) or HIV Infection in Madison,608-246-3737 or 608-2476-3722, 1966 S. Stoughton Rd
Massage Therapist MxRx (Massage RX) Larry P Edwards RPh, CMT Madison, WI Call for Appointment Hours, 414-690-6310
Restaurants, Cafes, & Coffeehouses Mother Fools Coffeehouse 1101 Williamson St, 608-259-1301, Open 6:30am (weekdays) and 8:00am (weekends) Live Music, Fri-Sat nights, www.motherfools.com
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Retail - Misc. Burnie’s Rock Shop Madison’s Favorite Source for crystals, massage tools, stone beads, and decor. Check out our book selection!! 901 E Johnson, T-W-F-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4, 608-251-2601
Yoga/Pilates Body Conscious, LLC (PilateSpa) Fluid Motion. Fluid mind. PILATES STRETCH YOGA 2045 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704 608-244-0402, pilatespa.com
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WEEKLY EVENTS | Madison’s LGBT Calendar & Guide | SUNDAY *Being Authentic, 12pm Madison’s Progressive Talk: The Mic 92.1, Hosted by Patrick Farabaugh & Mary Carol *Bethany United Methodist Church, 8, 9, and 10:45 am, 3910 Mineral Point Road, 238-6381. *Cardinal Bar: Tony Casteneda Latin Jazz, Sets at 8-10pm, 418 E Wilson St, www.cardinalbar.com *Center for Conscious Living, 849 E. Washington Service at 11am, mylivingspirit.com, (608) 843-7740 *First Congregational, 10 am, 1609 University Ave, 233-9751 *First Unitarian Society (Unitarian Universalists), 9 &11am, 900 University Bay Dr, (608) 658-6847 *First United Methodists, 9:00 & 10:30am, 203 Wisconsin Ave, 2569061. *FIVE Nightclub: MadCity Drag Revue, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, 277.9700. 10pm Showtime; Sunday Funday at 4pm in the Rear View, free food, beer bash, Bloody Mary Bar *James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Service at 9am &11 am Sept. thru mid-May, 10am June thru August. (608) 242-8887 *Madison Gay Hockey Association (Practice), 5:10pm to 10pm, HartMeyer Ice Arena,1834 Commercial Ave Madison, WI 53704, for more info: www.madisongayhockey.org *OutThere, 5-10pm, Social Group for 18-24, 600 Williamson St, OutReach *Parkside Presbyterian, 10 am, 4002 Lien Rd, 244-0847 *Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus, 7-9 pm, Capitol Lakes (formerly Meriter Retirement), 204-7020. *Prairie Unitarian Universalists, 10 am, 2010 Whenona, 271-8218 *QJams-LGBTQ Study Jams, 6pm10pm, UW, Witte Hall-CCE *St. Dunstan’s, 7:30 & 10 am, 6205 University Ave, 238-2781 *Shamrock Bar & Grille, Opens at 11am, Serving food, mimosas and fabulous Bloody Mary’s, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703 *Student Coming Out Support Group, Call UW Madison LGBTCC, 4:30pm, (608) 265-3344 *Teen Crisis Line, 251-1126 *Transgender Help & Info Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm *WOOFS, Bear Beer Bash, $10 Endless Miller Lite Mug & Free Pizza 4-7PM, www.woofsmadison.com *WORT, “Her Turn” (feminist news):
11-11:30am; “Her Infinite Variety” (womyn’s music): 11:30am-2pm; Radio 89.9 FM, 256-2001
MONDAY *AIDS Network, Anonymous walkin HIV testing & needle exchange, 2pm-4:30pm, 600 Williamson St *AIDS Network: Substance Use Relapse Prevention Group, Anonymous walk-in HIV testing & needle exchange, 4-5pm, 600 Williamson St *Cardinal Bar: live rock & blues music, 10pm , $3 cover, 418 E Wilson St, www.cardinalbar.com. *Coming Out Support Group, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, UHS Counseling Services, 115 N Richard St, must register in advance. Call (608) 265-5600. *LGBTQ Support and Empowerment Group, 3pm, Confidential location, 7th floor of Lucky Bldg, 333 Campus Mall, 9am-4pm, anytime, to start the brief screening process. Michelle:mileslie@uhs.wisc.edu. *Monday Night Football Nights and Dairyland Cowgirls & Cowboys, (Line Dnacing) 5-10pm, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Ct, (608) 255-9131, rrkilmer@wisc.edu: For Football Nights: Half price drinks all night and FREE hot dogs and munchies during the games *Honeymooners LGBT Bowling League, Village Lanes, 208 Owen Rd Monona, WI 53716, 8pm to 10pm *oSTEM, 7pm, check the TITU board @ the Memorial Union (608) 446-0273 *Queer Students of Faith Discussion, 6pm, troymeikle94@gmail. com, http://lgbt.wisc.edu. *Sexual Health Clinic, Call for appointments, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) 265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour *Sister Drum Circle for Women & Teens, 6:30pm, E Madison Comm. Center (8 Straubel Crt). Sashe: drumfem@yahoo.com,(608)838-7011 *Teen Crisis Line, 251-1126 *Transgender Help and Information Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am *Women Survivors of Domestic Abuse (WSDA),4pm,(608)252-1320. *WOOFS, UnderBear...wear ‘em! 1/2-price rail drinks/domestic beer 8PM-Close, 114 King St *WORT, “Other Voices” (women in world classical music): 5-8pm; 89.9 FM, 256-2001. *Yoga in the Garden, Meet in the lobby, 5:30pm, costs $10-12 dollars, Olbrich Gardens
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*AIDS Network, Anonymous walk- *AIDS Network, Anonymous walk-in in HIV testing & needle exchange, HIV testing and needle exchange, 2pm 2pm-4:30pm, 600 Williamson St, to 6pm, 600 Williamson St, 252-6540 252-6540 *FIVE Nightclub: Karaoke Bingo, *Early Risers, 7am weekdays & 5 Applegate Crt, Every Week: Spare 8am on weekends no time changes Change Wed - $2.00 Pinnacle Vodka for holidays or weather, Family Cen- Cocktails and Pint Domestic Taps, DJ resst of evening. For more info, go to ters Building, 2120 Fordem Ave *FIVE Nightclub: WTF Tuesday, www.fivenightclub.com. *Fluid Sexualities, UW LGBT CamFIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate, 18+, pus Center, Red Gym 123, 6pm, open free pool, all request DJ 10pmClose, FREE Pool in the Rearview ,$3 discussion group for those who are Pinnacle Vodka mixers & Jumbo beer bisexual, pansexual, fluid, or similarly-identified. specials. *LGBT Al Anon, 5:30pm, 600 Wil- *LGBTQ Support & Empowerment Group,333 East Campus Mall, 7th Flr, liamson St, OutReach 3:15pm, 262-8348, 265-5600, #2) *Madison Minotaurs Practice, *Little Black Dress Night,Little Black 5:30pm, WRC Sports Complex, 4064 Dress Night returns to The Icon every Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 Wednesday this fall! Every woman has at *Plan B: X-Rated Trivia, 8pm, Also least one in their closet, so put it on and 2-4-1 Night, Plan B, 924 Williamson enjoy a night out with your friends. EverySt, www.planbmadison.com one dressed up receives buy-one-get-one* *Public Health-Madison and glasses of select wine from the LBD List. Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in (*equal or lesser value) The Icon is MadiHIV testing and needle exchange, son’s premiere tapas and wine bar. Share 2705 E. Washington Ave, 1-3:30p, some tapas and a dessert while sipping your (3-5 pm 2202 Park St.) (608) 246wine. Event starts at 8:00 pm. NO COVER, 4516. Spanish Speaker. 21+ to drink, 18+, 206 State St, Madison, *Queer Emerging Leaders Pro53703 gram (QUELP), 5:30-7pm, Jan. 22 - *Public Health-Madison and Dane Apr. 2, 2013, UW LGBTCC, For info:, County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV uwquelp@gmail.com. testing & needle exchange, 2705 E. *Sex Addicts Anonymous, Open Washington Ave., 9-11am & 12-5pm, topic/Step meeting, LGBT friendly, 7 (608) 246-4516. pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 E. *Screamin’ Queens Karoake, 9pm, Plan B, 924 Williamson St, www. Wisconsin Ave. *Sexual Assault Survivor Drop- planbmadison.com *Sexual Health Clinic, STD testing In Support Group, 5:30pm, The Lowell Center (610 Langdon St), Call and treatment, HIV screening (by appointment), free Hepatitis A/B vaccinaRape Crisis Center’s 24-hour crisis tion, Call for appointments, 333 East line @ (608) 251-7273. Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) *Sexual Health Clinic, Call for 265-5600 appointments, 333 E Campus Mall, *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Madison 53715, (608) 265-5600 Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI more info go to Facebook, keywords: 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for “Shamrock Bar & Grille” more info go to Facebook, keywords: *Sotto: Beer Night, 9:30pm, Sot“Shamrock Bar & Grille” to,303 N Henry St, Madison WI 53703, *South Madison Health & Family www.sotto-madison.com, also ft $1 Center, walk-in HIV testing/ needle domestic taps, $5 domestic pitchers, $2 exchange, 2202 S. Park St, 1-4pm, micro bottles. 246-4516. *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Transgender Help & Info Line, *Teens Like Us, GLBTQ Teen (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm Groups, ages 14-18, 5-7 pm, 251*UW Ten Percent Society Meetings, 6211 or 251-1126, ask for Abra for LGBT Campus Center, Red Gym 123, location info. 7:30pm *Transgender Help and Info Line, *WOOFS, 8-10PM, Pool Tournament, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm CA$H PRIZE$! www.woofsmadison.com *WOOFS, Tattoo Tuesdays 8pm, *WORT, “Queery: Local LGBT News” 7-7:30 pm, “This Way Out: InternaShow your ink to get $1 off your tional LGBT News Magazine,” 7:30-8 drink! Late Night Happy Hour! 1/2 pm, 89.9 FM, Radio. Off all drinks 10pm, 114 King St
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*AIDS Network, Anonymous walk-in HIV testing/needle exchange, 2pm, 600 Williamson, 252-6540 *Co-Dependents of Sex Addicts, 6:30pm, 4329 Tokay Blvd, 255-9131. *DAIS, Group for Women Surviving Domestic Violence, 6:30pm, Call 251-4445 *Five Nightclub’s Throwback Thurs, ZUMBA in the Club, 9pm, 5 Applegate Crt, w/the Best from the 70’s to today!! Post throwback pic on Facebook & show bartender & GET 2 FOR 1’s ALL NIGHT! Zumba at 6:30, $7 drop in, FREE POOL & MOVIES, Miss MaPa HOT MESS SHOW at 10:30 followed by dancing. NO COVER!! *Flud Sexualities (UW), To request or inquire about other accommodations, call us at 608-265-3344 or email lgbt@ studentlife.wisc.edu. http://lgbt.wisc.edu *Four Lakes Bears, Coffee, 7:30pm, 114 State St, (608) 527-6822 *Gay Men’s Alcohol/DrugRecovery Group, Journey Mental Health, 10am, 625 W. Washington Ave, 280-2427. Call for Appt. *LAB College Night, 18+ Night, Plan B, 924 Williamson www.planbmadison.com *Lesbian/Gay AA (closed), 1609 University Ave, 8pm, (608) 222-8989 *Madison Minotaurs Practice, 5:30pm, WRC Sports Complex, 4064 Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 *Public Health-Madison and Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV testing/needle exchange, 2705 E. Washington 1pm, (608)246-4516. *Q-Grads Social Hour, 6pm, Union Terrace or Rathskeller, UW Union *Queer Action Alliance, 7pm, UW LGBT Campus Center, Red Gym *Sex Addicts Anonymous, Open topic/ Step meeting, LGBT friendly, 7:00 pm@ St. John’s Lutheran Church, Main Floor, 322 E. Washington *Sexual Health Clinic, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison (608)265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour *Sotto: Soothe Your Thirst Night, Sotto, 303 N Henry St, Madison WI, 6:30pm, also ft $2.00 Margaritas, $2 Long Islands, Margaritas and Rail Mixers, DJ at 11. *South Madison Health & Family Center, walk-in HIV testing/needle exchange, 2202 S Park St,1-4pm/5-7pm, 246-4516. *Substance Use Relapse Prevention Group, All HIV+ individuals w/concerns w/ alcohol/drug use are welcome. 4-5PM. *UU Church, Lesbian Support & Discussion Group, 7pm, 4848 Turner Rd, Rockford IL, 815-636-7298. *WOOFS, $1.00 off Bomb Drinks, 8PM *Yoga in the Garden, Meet in lobby, 7:30am, cost $10-$12, Olbrich Gardens.
*AIDS Network, Anonymous walkin HIV testing & needle exchange, 2-4:30pm, 600 Williamson St, 2526540 *Cardinal Bar: Bounce, 418 E Wilson St, www.cardinalbar.com. *FIVE Nightclub’s 18+ College Night, 18 to party, 21+ to Drink! 5 Applegate Crt, www.fivenightclub. com *Madison Gay Volleyball, 6:3010:30m, Coliseum Bar, 232 Olin Avenue - Madison, WI 53713, Starts in May. www.madisongayvolleyball.com *Plan B: Local DJ Night, Plan B, 924 Williamson St, Madison, www. planbmadison.com *Public Health-Madison and Dane County, Anonymous, walk-in HIV testing and needle exchange, 2705 E. Washington Ave., 9-11 am & 12-3:30pm, 1-3pm (2202 Park St.) Spanish Speaker (608) 246-4516. *Sexual Health Clinic, 333 E Campus Mall, Madison 53715, (608) 265-5600 *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Friday Fish Fry, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 9pm, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Karaoke Friday, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 8pm to12am, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Shamrock Bar & Grille: Serving Lunch, 117 W Main St, Madison WI 53703, 11am to 2pm Lunch Hour, for more info go to Facebook, keywords: “Shamrock Bar & Grille” *Sotto: SHOT NIGHT, Sotto, 303 N Henry St, Madison WI, www.sottomadison.com, also $2 Kamikazis, Lemon Drops, Red-Heads, Washington Apple, $3 Rail Mixers. DJ at 11. *South Madison Health & Family Center, HIV testing & needle exchange, 2202 S Park St, 1-4pm *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Transgender Help and Info Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am to 9pm *WOOFS, Tail Waggin’ Shot Specials $1.00 off Shots, 8pm–Midnight. 114 King St, www.woofsmadison.com
*Four Lakes Bears @ The Market, 7am, Bears and friends meet at Michelangelo’s Coffeehouse Saturdays for a trip around the Farmer’s Market. *Frontrunners-Frontwalkers, Come join LGBT runners/walkers for 3 mile walk or a 6 mile run around Lake Wingra. Meet in the Wingra Park parking lot at 9 am and join us for coffee afterwards. (608) 469-4882. *Integrity/Dignity, Liturgy, 6 pm, St. Francis House, 1001 University Ave, 836-8886. *Plan B: Absolutely FabulousDance Party, Plan B, 924 Williamson, www.planbmadison.com *Saturdays @ FIVE Nightclub, Madison’s and the Midwest’s best DJs and guest djs spin the latest hits and remixes, Bomb Shot Specials, 10pm to 2:30am, $4 cover, 5 Applegate Crt, (608) 277-9700, www.fivenightclub. com. *Sotto: Bombs Away Night, Sotto, 303 N Henry St, Madison WI, www.sottomadison.com , also ft $4 Bomb Shots, $3 Rail Mixers, DJ at 11. *Teen Crisis Line, (608) 251-1126 *Transgender Help and Information Line, (608) 222-6210, 9am-9pm *WOOFS, POOL 4-8PM, Sharpen your skills, practice your English. www. woofsmadison.com
OutReach LGBT Community Center presents Madison’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Calendar
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OutReach
Madison and South Central WI’s LGBT Community Center
OutReach is located at: 600 Williamson St, Ste P-1, Madison WI 53703 608.255.8582, www.lgbtoutreach.org
Help Wanted: OutReach seeks volunteers for Speakers Bureau and Front Desk Volunteers
South Central Wisconsin’s LGBT Community Center, OutReach, is seeking volunteers to join our Speaker’s Bureau and/or to join us in Front desk assistance. There are a variety of times and days available. For more info, call OutReach at 255-8582 Angie, mail angier@lgbtoutreach.org, or go online to www.lgbtoutreach.org and fill out a volunteer application. You can also stop in at our offices at 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703.
*Pioneers, Rural SW G/L Alliance, 7-9, *LGBT Widowed Social Group, 1000 US HWY 14 W, Richland Center, Ground Zero, 744 Williamson, 1:30pm, (608) 337-4721. WidowedSocialGroup@gmail.com *OutReach of Rock County Meeting, 6-8pm. 1st *Java Jive 2014, 19th Annual coffee tasting event to benefit the Rape Crisis Center, Madison’s Christian Church. 1909 Highland Ave, Janesville, www. most relaxed fundraiser; Java Jive is the Rape Crisis rockcountyLGBTOutreach.org. Center’s signature fundraising event of the year, *Womyn’s Coming Out Group, A peer-led, group featuring a coffee tasting, brunch, silent auction, for womyn who are questioning or dealing with the and raffle donated by local businesses. The event realization they are not heterosexual.6-7pm, Outreach, also features live jazz from the Jan Wheaton Duo. 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703, CONTACT INFO: 9am to 12:30pm, The Brink Lounge, 701 E. Wash- Angie or Petrovnia at womynscomingout@gmail.com *Brother Outsider screening (UW LGBTCC Comington, Madison, WI, Please register at ing Out Month), Elvehjem L150, To request or inquire, www.danecountyrcc.org by September 19 to call us at 608-265-3344 or email lgbt@studentlife.wisc. ensure your limited edition Java Jive 2014 mug! edu. http://lgbt.wisc.edu For more info: Info@DaneCountyRCC.org
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Madison LGBT History Study Group forming
This is a group of Madison seniors meeting once a month to discuss an aspect of Madison’s rich LGBT history. Participants have many stories/anecdotes to share of their experiences living here in Madison. They are also eager to learn as much as they can about what life was like here for gays/ lesbians before and after the Stonewall Riots. For more info, call OutReach at 255-8582 and ask for Steve or Angie. E-mail angier@lgbtoutreach.org.
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*An Evening with Walter Naegle (UW LGBTCC Coming Out Month), Elvehjem L140, To request or inquire, call us at 608265-3344 or email lgbt@studentlife.wisc. edu. http://lgbt.wisc.edu
*WOOF’S “GEAR” Night, 114 King St, Madison WI, 53703, www.woofsmadison.com, 9pm to Midnight, wear sportsgear for $2 special shots and PBR Tall Boys, and $1 off all drinks and Beer, including sexy sport shows. *Out In October Community Picnic, 1-4pm, Rock County Courthouse Amphitheater, 51 South Main St, Janesville, WI 53545, Free food & drink has been donated by many local sponsors and games for the kids. Make sure you tell your friends, family and employees about this exciting event, www.rubyprojectwi.org/events.html , Supportive community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to attend. *AIDS Walk Wisconsin, 9:30am-2pm, Honororay Chair: Tim Gunn, www.aidswalkwis.org
*Survivors of Suicide, 7-9, Mental Health *ROLLer (Retired Older Lesbians Center of Dane County-EMS, 625 W. WashingLunch), 12pm, 608.770.3997, Elie’s, 4102 ton Ave, Madison, WI 53703 Monona Dr Madison, WI 53716 *Author, Mark Allister (Chasing the Light: The Cloud Cult *Keep On Coming Out (KOCO), Coming out is a Story) at Room of One’s Own, 6:30pm, 315 W Gorham St, journey, not a destination! Red Gym, 6:00pm. uwkoco@ Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonesown.com gmail.com. *lgbtq@uw photo exhibit! (UW LGBTCC Coming Out Month) Oct 10th-29th, Red Gym: Red Gym: Class of 1973 Art Gallery, To request or inquire, call us at 608265-3344 or email lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu. For more info: http://lgbt.wisc.edu *LGBT Resume Mythbusters (UW LGBTCC Coming Out Month), Red Gym: LGBT Campus Center, To request or inquire, call us at 608-265-3344 or email lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu. http://lgbt.wisc.edu
*Straight Spouse Network, 4-5pm, support group for men and women whose spouses or exspouses have comeout as LGBT, Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Crt, Madison WI, 53711. For more info, call 608.257.0658. *PFLAG (Parents and Friends of LGBT), program & discussion, 2pm, Society of Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Ct, 848-2333. This Month: a discussion with Laurie Frost of Stage Q Theatre. For more details about meetings, see www.pflag-madison.org or their Facebook page.
*Stable Grounds, 7pm, OutReach (600 Williamson St). An 18+ peer-led group for people who are LGBTQ and homeless. The group meets the fourth Tuesdays of the *OutReach of Rock County Meeting, 6-8pm. 1st month at 7pm at OutReach.Email Larissa or Christian Church. 1909 Highland Ave, Janesville, www. Kasey at stablegroundsoutreach@gmail.com rockcountyLGBTOutreach.org. for more info. *Kink & Gender Group, 5:30pm, an all-inclusive *LGBT Survivors (of Suicide), 600 Williamson St, pansexual discussion group for all Kinky/BDSM/Leather OutReach, Madison WI 53703, 7PM, This is a peer-led, transgender folks & their friends, families, loved ones, 18+ group for LGBT people who are survivors of suicide. playmates, and allies for mutual support and exchange This group will offer a safe space for those who need to of ideas. Topics are proposed by a group member. We talk about their experiences and life. CONTACT INFO: abide by the rules of a safe space. Contact kinkandgen- Email Libby or Austen at lgbtqsurvivors@gmail.com der@outlook.com
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sportsgear for $2 special shots and PBR Tall Boys, and $1 off all drinks and Beer, including sexy sport shows. *The Stories Behind the Stories: Wisconsin Women Authors Reading at Room of One’s Own, 2pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, for more information, go to: www.roomofonesown.com
8pm, 600 Williamson St, OutReach. *Women’s Wellness, 5:30 -7:00 pm. This is a support group for women living with HIV. Call (608) 316-8625 or(608) 261-1779 if you are interested in attending the group. 600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703.
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*Mickey’s Tavern presents Cheers with Queers, Community Happy Hour, 4pm to 7pm. *OutReach LGBT Senior Alliance, LIZZARDS, *Common Ground, A social and support group for African-American HIV+ women and men. Meeting are the and ROLLers presents the FALL MUSIC SOCIAL first Wed of the month at the Rodney Scheel House, 2815 starring Ann Christoffer, 5-8pm, Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St, Madison WI 53704, Hauk St (5:15 PM - 6:15 PM), (608) 316-8609. Lasanga dinner & Concert ($20 suggested donation), go to www.lgbtoutreach.org for more information. *The Q Ball, Inferno Nightclub, 1718 Commercial Ave, Madison WI 53704, “Q-Ball: A Queer Dance Party” every first Thursday at Inferno Nightclub. Hosted by Lili Luxe with music by DJ Boyfrrriend. Put on your dancing shoes and come out!This month She Said Party will be joining the fun.Come out to see Amber & Sarah behind the bar. Doors at 9:00 pm. 21+ ID Require, $5 Cover *Q-Cinema International LGBT Social *Rainbow Connections, A support group Group, Snacks provided, OutReach (600 Wilfor LGBTQ People who have dealt or are liamson St), 6:30pm, www.lgbtoutreach.org dealing with mental health challenges. The group meets at the second and *Trans Colloquium: Elspeth Brown (UW LGBTCC fourth Thursday of the month at 3:30pm Coming Out Month), Red Gym: LGBT Campus Center, OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI 53703), To request or inquire, call us at 608-265-3344 or email lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu. http://lgbt.wisc.edu *Alianza Latina, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madi*rooted Discussion Group (UW), rooted is a discus- son 53703, 7pm, Baltazar baltazarveracourt@yahoo.com sion group intended for those who self-identify as LGBTQ or thr group email, alianzalatina@gmail.com. people of color. Email: Sheltreese McCoy at smccoy@ studentlife.wisc.edu, To request or inquire, call us at 608- *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion Group, Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, 1pm. 265-3344 or email lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu. “Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, 11am to 1pm, http://lgbt.wisc.edu, 6pm Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, Madison WI 53703, Email Linda at lgbtcoexist@yahoo.com
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*LGBTQ Narratives, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, (OutReach), lgbtqnarratives@gmail.com.
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*The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Wired Wisconsin present “Using Social Media to Build a Positive Brand Image”, 12- 1pm, HotelRED, 1501 Monroe St, Regent Room, Madison, WI 53711, Those attending will receive a buffet sandwich bar for lunch at no cost, but registration is required, This workshop is being presented by Chamber member, Genia Stevens, President and CMO of Genia Stevens & Associates. For more information, go to: www.wislgbtchamber.com/events.
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*Author Lance Ringel (Gay In the Great
*Rainbow Connections, A support group for LGBTQ People who have dealt or are dealing with mental health challenges. *Queerspeak, 7:30pm, Dutch’s Auto Service, 3:30pm, OutReach (600 Williamson St, Madison WI), 202 Regas Rd, Madison, WI 53714. Contact CONTACT: Nancy, lgbtrainbowconnections@gmail.com queerspeakmadison@gmail.com for more infor“Have You Lost Faith in Faith?”, Discussion group on religion, mation. spirituality & secular humanism, 11am-1pm, Madison Senior Cen*rooted Discussion Group (UW), rooted is a discus- ter, 330 W Mifflin, Madison WI, Linda at lgbtcoexist@yahoo.com sion group intended for those who self-identify as LGBTQ *Gay and Gray- Senior Discussion Group, Madison Senior people of color. Email: Sheltreese McCoy at smccoy@ Center, 330 W Mifflin St, 1pm. studentlife.wisc.edu, To request or inquire, call us at 608- *Author, Will Boast (Epilogue) at Room of One’s Own, 265-3344 or email lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu. 6:30pm, 315 W Gorham St, Madison WI 53703, www.roomofonehttp://lgbt.wisc.edu, 6pm sown.com *Drawn Together: Comics and Identity with Phil Jimenez (UW LGBTCC Coming Out Month), Elvehjem L140, To request or inquire, call us at 608-265-3344 or email lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu. http://lgbt.wisc.edu *Q-Cinema International LGBT Social
Snacks provided, OutReach (600 Wil22 Group, 23 liamson St), 6:30pm, www.lgbtoutreach.org
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FRIDAY
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*Poly Out, 7pm, 600 Williamson St, Madison, WI (OutReach), l.griesel@yahoo.com
*FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, $1 off all drinks $5 martini, www.planbmadison.com. *Friends to Be With (for LGBTQ folks w/Developmental or Physical Disabilities), 11am, OutReach, 600 Williamson, 255-8582. Wheelchair accessible. email Court at friendstobewith@gmail.com. *She Said Party@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, Madison WI, 53703, hosted by TINA SHE, Special guest DJ Shawna, SHE SAID PARTY will be throwing a celebration in honor of the Madison Blaze Women’s Football!, email Sahaparty@gmail. com to pre-register, Free before 10 pm, $5 21+, $10 18+, www.facebook.com/shesaidparty, First Friday’s at Plan B, www.planbmadison.com.
SATURDAY
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*Dodge County Gay/Bi Men’s Social Group, 7pm contact lee53050@yahoo.com
*FIVE DIVERSITY Night, 8pm, 5 Applegate Crt *Gay Video Club, 8pm, http://www.mgvc.org , 608244-8690 (evenings). Call for location. *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5 pm OutReach, 600 Williamson St, 255-8582
*Bear Night, FIVE Nightclub, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison 53713, www.fivenightclub. com, 9pm, cigar patio, drink specials, and more, go to website for more info! *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 7pm, *GSAFE’s Walk/Run/Eat, 9:30am - 1pm, GSAFE’s OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703 Walk/Run/Eat for Safe Schools is fun for the whole The event features a 5k walk, 5k run, 10k run, *Madison Crossdressers Group, 6:30pm, OutReach, family! and kids run. Following the event is a community meal. 600 Williamson St, contact 255-8582; The Crossdressers is New this year is a kids run, 5k stroller run, costumed SEPARATE from trans group. superheroes, face painting, and balloons for the kids! All registered kids will receive their own cape! *Rock Horror Showing@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, Everyone is encouraged to dress up as superheroes! 10pm, 18+, www.planbmadison.com. 608.661.4141, info@gsafewi.org, www.gsafewi.org *National Coming Out Day Open House (UW *Ravyn Spotlight RETURNS to FIVE Nightclub LGBTCC Coming Out Month), Red Gym: LGBT Campus ft AVA STONE & CANDI STRATTON, FIVE NightCenter, To request or inquire, call us at 608-265-3344 or club, 5 Applegate Crt, Madison 53713, 10pm, Ravyn email lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu. http://lgbt.wisc.edu Entertainment returns the Ravyn Spotlight shows to FIVE Nghtclub! www.fivenightclub.com
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) at OutReach, 600 Williamson St, 16 War Madison WI, 53703, “Gay in the Great War,” a 17 program combining literature and music from
World War I, will be presented at OutReach, on Thursday, October 16th from 5:30 - 6:30pm. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. October is also LGBT History Month. Lance Ringel, author of the acclaimed World War I saga Flower of Iowa, will read excerpts from his eBook, joined by his spouse, actor-singer Chuck Muckle. Mr. Muckle will also perform several songs made famous during The Great War. For more info, go to www.lgbtoutreach.org or call 608.255.8582. *Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival, 7:3010pm, 414.229.4758, lgbtfilm@uwm.edu, One of the region’s longest running film festivals returns for a robust 29th annual edition. Opening Night, 7:30pm at the Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee, WI. For info: http://www4.uwm.edu/psoa/film/lgbtfilmfestival/
OCTOBER 2014
*Pozitive Light, group for HIV+ men who have sex w/men, 5:30-7:30 pm, call (608) 3168623,mail pozitivelite@yahoo.com.
*Urban Expressions Support System, 6-8 PM@AIDS Network. or info: (608) 316-8622.
* Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Club 201, Join Madison’s young professionals for a concert and party for only $35! 7:30PM, Overture Center (201 State St, Madison WI 53703), Concert: The Russian Spirit featuring pianist Olga Kern and works by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich; Party: Promenade Lounge in Overture Center; $35 includes: discounted concert ticket (normally $63-$84), seating near other young professionals; post-concert party with food, Purchase tickets by Weds., Oct. 15, at (608) 257-3734 or go to their website at: madisonsymphony.org/club201 *Wisconsin Book Festival October 16-19th, For more info, go to: www.wisconsinbookfestival.org
*Pozitive Light, group for HIV+ men who have sex w/men, 5:30-7:30 pm, call (608) 3168623,mail pozitivelite@yahoo.com. *Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 7pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison 53703 *Madison Crossdressers Group, 6:30pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson St, contact 255-8582; The Crossdressers is SEPARATE from trans group. *Partners of People Who Are Transgender This group is a source of support and connection for partners or spouses of people who have a partner or spouse who is transgender. 7:00pm. OutReach, 600 Williamson St, Madison. For more information, email us at: partnersoftransgenderpeople@yahoo.com
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*Gay Video Club, http://www.mgvc.org, (608) 244 8690 (evenings), 8pm
*Madison Transgender Social/Support Group, 3-5pm, OutReach, 600 Williamson, 255-8582. *REAL QUEER dance party, Inferno, 1718 Commercial Ave, 9pm, www.clubinferno.com. *Anything But Clothes Party@Plan B, 924 Williamson St, 10pm, 18+, www.planbmadison.com.
*OutReach, OutThere, and OutReach LGBT Senior Alliance HALLOWEEN PARTY, 725 Gannon Ave., Madison WI 53714, Join us for our annual Halloween Celebration, and enjoy spooky fun, music and food. People of all ages, genders, races, and sexual orientations are welcome. Costumes aren’t required, but are encouraged. Suggested donation: $20 regular; $10 low-income. 5:30 - 6:30pm - Reception and Cocktail Hour (no one under 21 will be served alcohol), 6:30 7pm - Buffet Dinner: Crispy Italian Chicken Tenders and BBQ strip pork plus side dishes, salads and desserts. All food is provided. 7 - 9pm - Classic horror films will be shown by request. The sunroom will be available for socializing as well as the backyard graveyard & gardens, weather permitting. For more info, call OutReach at 255-8582 and ask for Steve or Angie. Also e-mail at angier@lgbtoutreach.org. www.lgbtoutreach.org.
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The OutReach Calendar is produced by OutReach Inc, Madison & SC WI’s LGBT Community Center. It is produced monthly & distributed FREE throughout Dane Cty, primarily in the City of Madison, to businesses and institutions that are LGBT friendly or owned and operated. Design, Layout, Copy by Brian Ponce. Editorial duties by Steve Starkey, Angie Rehling, & Brian Ponce. Distribution by various board members, volunteers, and staff.