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I’ve never thought much about Earth Day. Growing up, I had, of course, seen the bad music video from the late 80s/early 90s that protested the deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest. While my girlfriends and I would often randomly burst into choruses of “Aaallllll, all that beauty! The rainforest, the tropical rainforest,” my childhood activism never extended much beyond that. However, once I entered adulthood, I became a little greener. Not much, but a little.

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While that was a small step, I now see that was so not enough.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Taking a cue from our cover boy Richard de Treville, I’ve begun an energy evaluation on my home. Jeremy Barlowe of green-eatery Tayst has made me crave locally grown foods. And herbalist Elizabeth Hill has me considering a more holistic approach to my health.

Now that spring has arrived in full force, a very good friend of mine has even gotten me to start walking to some of my favorite neighborhood joints.

Wrapping production on our “green” issue, I think about how much the environment is a part of us, and I’m reminded of Terry Tempest Williams words to the Senate Subcommittee on Forest and Public Lands Management back in 1995: “To be whole, to be complete, wilderness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from.”

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NATIONAL Griffin named HRC President

LOCAL Trailblazing TTPC President breaks new ground

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a conference in Washington, DC, Monday, March 1, the Human Rights Campaign appointed Chad

communications and policy strategist and has been credited with initiating the federal lawsuit will begin work in his new role on June 11, assuming the position held by Joe Solmonese since 2005.

Rights recruited the legal team of Theodore Olson and David Boies to argue the Proposition 8 lawsuit. He will remain on the board of directors of AFER. “All over this country in big cities and small towns, there are families and young people who long to be accepted for who they are, and who want be treated

lead HRC. While there’s no doubt that we’ve made tremendous progress on the road to equality, we must not forget that millions of LGBT Americans still lack basic legal protections and suffer the consequences of discrimination every day.

Today’s generation of young people, and each generation hereafter, must grow up

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Dr. Marisa Richmond, the president her trailblazing career. Earlier in March, she was been nominated for an Athena Award, a prestigious award given to Nashville

this award.

Established in 1991, the Athena Award and Scholarship Marissa Richardson Courtesy TTPC Program honors “outstanding women of Nashville for their skills in business, leadership and service to their community.” The awards ceremony was held on Monday, March 26, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Dr. Richmond was nominated by the Davidson County Democratic Women for her work as an activist for gender equality. While she did not win the award this year, she was happy to have been nominated.

“It is quite an honor to be in such illustrious company,” prior to the ceremony.

Women with their nomination. I also hope this marks a new moment in the history of the transgender community, especially in Nashville.”

the American dream. As HRC president, I’ll approach our work with a great sense of urgency because there are real life consequences to inaction.”

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LOCAL Progress made as bills put on hold at Equality Day event

by BEN ROCK, MANAGING EDITOR editor@outandaboutnewspaper.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Advocates from East, West and Middle Tennessee gathered at Legislative Plaza Tuesday, March 13, for Tennessee Equality Project’s 8th Annual Advancing Equality Day on the Hill. Joined by the Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition, members of the two groups met with senators and representatives to express Equality Day attendees and others watch as the Health & Human Resources their concerns over many of the Subcommittee discusses the birth certificate changes bill. Many of the hearing rooms were too full for all advocates to attend the meetings. bills that were brought before Photo by Ben Rock. committee throughout the day.

Many felt inspired in their efforts as several of the morning’s appointments took a positive turn for the GLBT community.

Speaker of the House Beth Harwell commended those she met with for their purposeful and reasonable tones in speaking on the issues.

“You’re on the right track,” she said, particularly regarding comments on “Don’t Say Gay” (HB0229). “We don’t currently have sex education for grades K-8, so this bill would start sex education in [those grades]. That gives [the proponents] a little bit of a pause.”

Speaker Harwell also advised advocates to remain smart and strategic in addressing the issues. “It’s important that you’re down here, making your voices known,” she said. “I think doing it in a calm and deliberative fashion is the right way to go, so thank you for being here.”

Though as the morning continued, many in attendance began to wonder if the issues affecting the GLBT community were going to be heard or not.

During the House General Subcommittee of Health and Human Resources was held off until a future meeting. Meanwhile, even after receiving a letter from Mayor Karl Dean to overturn the ban on local nondiscrimination ordinances, the Senate State and Local Government Committee decided that SB2762 would be rolled over to next week’s session.

Tuesday’s most widely anticipated meeting, however, was the House Education Committee’s hearing on HB0229. During the hearing, Rep. Joey Hensley spoke of a new abstinence-based sex education bill that would be introduced during the

with much hope and inspiration for those Maryville PFLAG President Rebecca Lucas addresses the crowd at the Advancing Equality present and unable to Rally on March 12. She stood before local GLBT- and ally-chorus Nashville in Harmony, which sang several inspirational songs during the rally. Photo by Ben Rock. attend.

“As the mother of a son who’s gay, a daughter who’s straight, and a second son who’s straight, you matter so much,” Maryville PFLAG President Rebecca Lucas said, addressing the crowd at the Advancing Equality Rally before Tuesday’s hearings. “My gay son needs these beautiful gay men here today to stand up and show him what it’s like to be a gay man who is productive and partnered and in love and raising kids and working successfully in his dream job.”

Lucas continued to encourage Equality Day attendees throughout the day on the hill, thanking them for allowing her into their circle and for the chance to voice her beliefs as a straight ally and loving parent.

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the GLBT community regarding nondiscrimination policies and other pieces of legislation because he felt the GLBT agenda went beyond that.

“You want to say that homosexuality of any type is acceptable in society, and I don’t agree with that,” he said. “I basically feel like the Bible teaches against that, but it also teaches that I have to love everybody. I love every one of you in this room. At the same time, if I stand up and advocate that something is okay that is a sin, I can’t be held responsible for that.”

Even though great strides were not made at the Capitol, Advancing Equality Day was far from being considered a loss for members and allies of the community. Many statewide connections were made, and the

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Education Subcommittee meeting on the following Wednesday morning. The new bill (HB3621), drafted by Rep. Jim Gotto, would redo much of the current code and is likely to cover the very ban on teaching homosexuality that Hensley put on hold.

Hensley plans to keep HB0229 off the docket until the end of the general session.

When asked about his newly proposed bill and its possible ties to “Don’t Say Gay”, Rep. Gotto said that he was against any legislation that would in any way support bullying. “At the same time,” he said, “I’m not going to oppose legislation that I feel like protects our young folks from things I feel like they should be protected from.”

Gotto then explained his belief in homosexuality as a choice as the largest reason for the barrier between himself and the GLBT community.

“I know you will disagree,” he said, “but I truly believe that being homosexual or not is truly a choice. I understand that some males are born more effeminate than other males and some females are born more masculine than other females. I think that’s where our basic disagreement is.”

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NATIONAL ‘Bully’to hit screens after 500,000 sign petition

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WASHINGTON, DC - The Weinstein Company has announced that “Bully,” the award-winning documentary about the epidemic of school bullying in the United States, will open in theaters on March 30 as “unrated” after nearly 500,000 people signed an extraordinarily popular online petition at Change.org demanding that the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) remove the “R” rating initially given to the movie by the MPAA’s ratings board.

“I am happy ‘Bully’ will maintain its authenticity and will be an accurate portrayal of what thousands of kids experience every day,” said Katy Butler in a statement released at the end of March. A bullied high school student from Michigan, Butler was outraged that the MPAA gave “Bully” an “R” rating by just in middle school, urged the MPAA to remove the “R” rating from “Bully” so that middle school and high school students would have a chance to see a movie that could potentially save their lives.

“The MPAA might not recognize the reality that thousands of bullied kids face each day in school, but nearly 500,000 people around the country, from celebrities to politicians to bullied kids themselves, stepped up to speak out about bullying

MPAA said they wouldn’t drop the ‘R’ rating unless this language was removed, but nothing can remove it from the halls and playgrounds of schools where bullied students hear it each day, except education and exposure.”

Lee Hirsch, director of “Bully,” said that the “unrated” designation for the experience each day in school.

“The small amount of responsible for the ‘R’ rating is there because it’s real. It’s what the children who are victims of bullying face on most days,” Hirsch said in a statement put out by The Weinstein Company announcing the “unrated” designation. “All of our supporters see that, and we’re grateful for the support we’ve received across the board. I know the kids will come, so it’s up to the theaters to let them in.”

Gerry Lopez, the CEO of AMC Theaters, one of the largest movie theater chains in the world, signed Katy Butler’s Change.org petition. He said previously in a statement that he will make sure “Bully” plays at AMC Theaters even with an “unrated” rating.

“AMC will show this movie, and we invite our guests to engage in the dialogue its relevant message will inevitably provoke,” Lopez said. campaign on Change.org. Ellen DeGeneres signed the petition, inviting Butler to appear on her show and urging her viewers to support the petition, and Anderson Cooper, Kelly Ripa, Justin Bieber, Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Michael Jordan, Demi Lovato, Randy Jackson, and Drew Brees all encouraged their fans to show support to “Bully,” objecting to the “R” rating it received.

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LOCAL Students petition for better bullying prevention

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CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. Students and graduates in Cheatham County believe the school board there has not done

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The push comes following the December death of 18-year-old Jacob Rogers. Rogers took his own life after friends say he was bullied for being gay.

On Monday, March 6, concerned citizens took matters into their own hands by proposing a series of reforms during the public comment period of Monday night’s

school board meeting.

Rodger’s friends said the teen had sought help from school staff members about being bullied but never got the help he needed.

“The counselors had just said, ‘Well, sit in here until class is over.’ Well, that caused him to not get the education that he deserved!” said Roger’s friend and classmate Kaelynn Mooningham.

Students went before the school board to have their voices heard and to provide proposals that might help future students.

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“It’ll show them, ‘OK, well -- this person was bullied and this is how the school handled it,” said Jeremy Rogers.

Cheatham County School Board Attorney, Larry Woods, said that while the proposals are good, the school’s current zero-tolerance policy complies with federal law.

“Anti-bullying is universal: white, black, minority, male, female, homosexual, heterosexual, bisexual, transgendered; it makes absolutely no difference. This school district’s policy is there will not be any bullying,” he said.

While the school may be following the rules, many in the audience insisted that the disrtict’s compliance with rules did not equal compassion for students.

“The attorney got up and assured the board: ‘You’re doing just enough to get-by’,” said Tennessee Equality Project leader Chris Sanders.

On Monday, March 15, Sumner County residents delivered three similar antibullying proposals to the Sumner County Board of Education for Consideration during its March and April meetings.

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NATIONAL Colfax announced as National AIDS Policy Director

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WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday, March 14, President Obama announced the appointment of one of the nation’s leading public health policy experts as the Director of Grant Colfax will coordinate the continuing efforts of the government to reduce the number of HIV infections across the United States.

Grant Colfax, MD, was most recently Director of the HIV Prevention Section in the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Dr. Colfax is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and completed his medical residency at the University of California, San Francisco. His work focuses on collaborating with community stakeholders to implement Grant Colfax sustainable, evidence-based HIV prevention and treatment interventions and policies in public health settings and measuring their effectiveness. Under his leadership, San Francisco greatly expanded HIV testing and treatment support efforts. Until assuming his ONAP role, Dr. Colfax was also an NIH- and CDC-supported scientist studying HIV testing strategies, clinical trials of medications to treat substance dependence, and biomedical HIV prevention interventions.

“Grant Colfax will lead the my Administration’s continued progress in providing care and treatment to people living with HIV/AIDS,” said President Obama. “Grant’s expertise will be key as we Courtesy of Getty Images. continue to face serious challenges and take bold steps to meet them. I look forward to his leadership in the months and years to come.”

A component of the White House Domestic Policy Council, ONAP emphasizes prevention through wide-ranging education initiatives and helps to coordinate the care and treatment of citizens with HIV/AIDS. the Global AIDS Coordinator and works with international bodies to ensure that America’s response to the global pandemic is fully integrated with other prevention, care, and treatment efforts around the world. Through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative, the U.S. has made enormous progress in responding to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, working with countries heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS to help expand access to treatment, care, and prevention.

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BUSINESS Opry Mills reopens after years away

Opry Mills Next Big StarReg: Up and coming musical talent acts will vie for the chance to perform at Opry Mills during the Grand Reopening Easter Sunday: Opry Mills will continue the Grand Reopening momentum with special holiday hours of 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Opry Mills reopened its doors on Thursday, March 29, as the largest outlet, value retail, dining and entertainment destination in Tennessee. The Tennessee-inspired Grand Reopening kicked off with An artist's rendering of the fashion concourse shows numerous shoppers enjoying all Opry Mills has to offer. Tennessee's largest retail, dining and entertainment destination reopened on March 29. Courtesy of Opry Mills.

ceremony and featured a series of fashion, lifestyle, and musical events that will continue running through early May. “For nearly two years, local residents and Nashville visitors looking to enjoy the true Music City experience have been eagerly awaiting the return of Opry Mills,� said president of the Mills Gregg Goodman, prior to the reopening. “Opry Mills is coming back strong with an impressive list of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, enhancing the local economy through new job creation and increased tourism.�

Returning favorites join new names on the store roster, with such well known brands as Coach Factory Store, Michael Kors, Banana Republic Factory Store, G by Guess, Gap Outlet, and XXI Forever. Plus, Aquarium Restaurant, Dave & Buster’s, and Rainforest CafĂˆ return to add to the shopping experience.

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NATIONAL Teen advocate is diversity liaison for Phoenix mayor’s office

daily basis, which included being followed home by other students and threatened for being gay. Laieski said felt he had no other choice but to leave dhis school and and decrease the suicide rate among teens by: Founding the organization Gays and Lesbians United Against Discrimination.

Successfully petitioning his former high school district to add sexual orientation to their list of protections.

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- Caleb Laieski, a high school student who was bullied, followed home and threatened for being gay, is now the youngest advocate on loan in the Phoenix

Caleb Laieski with President Obama at the White House last summer.

to make a difference.

Laieski, 17, as a youth and diversity liaison, will work to raise awareness about bullying and diversity

and serve as a point of contact for youth issues.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to work for one of the largest cities in our nation, and I look forward to continue making Phoenix a safer place for our entire community," Laieski said. "Being a youth myself, I feel that this opportunity will allow me to bring a young person's perspective to the administration. During school administrations steadily increase and the suicide rate rapidly decline."

Laieski, a former high school student, said he endured anti-gay bullying on a

Testifying his support for the Arizona Safe Schools Act and SB 1462, an anti-bullying bill.

Meeting with President Obama and Vice President Biden to ask them to appoint an adviser on LGBT Youth Issues.

Being named Echo magazine's Man of the Year in 2011.

Laieski was recommended by the Phoenix organization One n Ten, a nonquestioning youth. The organization suggested Laieski to Stanton and his wife, Nicole France Stanton, who is working on anti-bullying efforts. One n Ten is

because I know he truly cares about our community, our city and our youth," students to be able to concentrate on their education for future success, not be bullied. All our kids deserve to live their lives, no matter who they are, because diversity is a strength in Phoenix."

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RETHINKING ENERGY HOW RICHARD DE TREVILLE CAN SAVE THE PLANET ONE PERSON AT A TIME

Imagine a land where the southern Florida coastline began at Orlando instead of Miami. Imagine a land where the rich mountain forests became barren desert wastelands. Imagine a land where animals as commonplace as opossums no longer existed.

That is a land Richard de Treville hopes will never exist.

A program associate with the Green Campus Network, part of the Alliance to Save Energy’s Education Team, de Treville plays a key role in teaching college students across the Southeast about the importance of environmental awareness, particularly when it comes to “It’s all so connected,” he says, explaining his passion for energy but you’re into recycling or organic farming, all of that comes down to getting away from petrochemical products, which are the same byproducts that are from our energy production. Fossil fuels are basically at the heart of it.”

With a degree in environmental sociology from the University of Central Florida, de Treville

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further explains that interconnectivity and its effects on the environment, as we walk through Nashville’s Shelby Bottoms Greenway on an unseasonably warm, early spring day.

“Climate change occurs naturally,” he says, “but is also increasingly sped up as a result of fossil fuel consumption mostly from human beings. One of the largest contributing factors to that consumption is energy production.”

Human reliance on fossil fuels and their effects on climate change began as far back as the Industrial Revolution.

It continued through the New Deal in the 1930s and well into the ‘70s, he explains. The country created ways of power production because it had a growing need for power. However, many of those production facilities were already antiquated designs at the time, and energy-wasting practices began to take hold throughout the country as power plants slowly spread.

“During the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, power companies went out into communities and held huge educational programs on using energy and using it all the time,” de Treville says. People weren’t concerned with their energy consumption because it was exciting and new. Unfortunately, many were still uninformed about energy, where it came from and how it worked.

“There was one story of a woman who lived on a rural, Southeastern farm in the ‘50s,” he says. “She had had light bulbs installed by the power company.

She didn’t quite understand the concept of energy. When a bulb burned out, the lady took it out and freaked out because she thought taking the light bulb out of the socket would allow the power to seep out from the wires into the room and kill her.

So the lady had shoved corncobs in all of the sockets throughout her house because she was trying to block the energy from coming and killing her.”

Stories like that and many others proved that there was a need for energy education. Then, as a result of the 1970s energy crisis, educational efforts began to happen, and alternative fuels sources were discussed. People began talking about electric cars and solar farms, de Treville says. President Carter even installed solar panels on the White House, where they stayed until their removal during the Reagan administration, when many efforts to explore alternative energy sources ceased.

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especially here in the South,” de Treville says. “We now have to reverse the trend of being ambivalent to using power and start raising an awareness of where power comes from, how it has an impact on the environment, and how much it truly costs.”

Those costs are the reasons for the recent pushes across the country to get away from fossil fuels and the mountaintop removal that has become an almost accepted part of that fuel retrieval.

“If people became more educated on the whole picture, where energy comes from and how it affects their environment, they would see how all of these beautiful mountains, homes, and farms are just destroyed by coal retrieval, one primary way in which we source fuel to make electricity,” de Treville says. “I’d imagine if more people were aware of what is going on in their own backyard, they would think more about what they were doing. They would make more of an effort to change their behaviors.” the random cloud crawl casually across the sky.

“Mountaintop removal,” he answers, matter-of-factly. “It’s how we get coal here and in West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky.

“You take the ecosystem of a mountain, slice off the top, and blow it up to get the coal out,” he continues. “It’s left looking like this desert wasteland that totally changes the atmosphere. Animals die, and water systems die. It directly contributes to increased global warming with its loss of tree and animal life and more.

“It’s kind of the equivalent of the rainforest being destroyed in South America. A lot of Appalachia is a temperate rainforest. It’s a different type of rainforest but a rainforest nonetheless, and it’s being destroyed here in our own community.”

Nashville community, particularly those of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which has some

especially the old and outdated ones,” de Treville says. “TVA also has an awesome program

some tools, and a really awesome packet that teaches you how to do an energy audit. You do some things, and then they’ll send you some recommendations for your house while lining you up with rebates to make improvements.”

Another of TVA’s programs is the Green Power Switch, which ensures the addition of electricity generated by renewable resources in the Tennessee Valley.

While de Treville believes renewable energy resources from solar panels and windmills energy out there.

“There’s a really cool chart from the National Academy of Sciences that shows the house,” he explains. “From the time it’s converted from the chemical energy in the coal and

from.” environment but on the job market as well. met a girl who was an intern in our Green Campus Program, who now oversees sustainability efforts for Levi-Strauss & Co. She’s this awesome fashionista who gets to travel all over the world and make Levi-Strauss more sustainable in their production. companies are making and constantly improving electric cars and hybrids. How are we going to make a better world unless we keep researching these new technologies?

“We won’t, so we have to keep looking into these alternative energy sources and energycreating the new jobs to research them.”

EARTH DAY 1970 A few of us are old enough to recall the first Earth Day. It was prompted by pollution: toxics in our land, food and water, eagles dying off from DDT, the Cuyahoga River catching on fire. Since then, we cleaned up, enacted laws, created programs. We grew up.

EARTH DAY 1990 A generation later, the second Earth Day woke us up to how wasteful we are. We began to see the costs of waste, economic and environmental. We learned to reduce, reuse, and recycle. We still have room to improve, but Earth Day steered us onto a different, better path.

EARTH DAY TODAY So here we are in the 21st century. We know what our challenge is — energy. Fossil fuels got us here, but it’s renewable energy that will power us into the future.

Enough solar energy shines on the Earth every minute to power us all for a year. The fuel is free, it won’t leak, spill or kill, and solar technology pays for itself over time.

Welcome to the future. Make it happen today.

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Now that those words have become a wellingrained part of American culture, Wolf sees a new shift coming in Earth Day's focus.

"The main theme of Earth Day now is energy," he

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long term.

"We need to think about where we get our energy

it's in how we build our buildings and lay out our

As April 22 quickly approaches, Sundog Solar Earth Day celebrations many years ago.

Gary Wolf looks back at one of his latest installations before driving away.

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Earth Day back in 1970," he says. "I was in college then. It took a whole generation to have another Earth

Day in 1990 where the focus shifted to the three Rs: Reduce Reuse Recycle."

and energy conversion go hand in hand. The one thing we all have big control over is our energy consumption and controlling how much we use determines how much we pay."

As owner of Nashville's Sundog Solar, Wolf power career as a primary installer and crew leader for Tennessee's oldest and largest full-time solar installation company, Wolf worked on 40 residential and 20 commercial installations ranging from 2 to 50 kilowatts in size. He then taught solar installation for a workforce development training program he created at the Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson before forming Sundog Solar Energy LLC in late 2010. says of the alternative energy source. "The coal plants were thought to be when they were built a generation or two ago, but now they are being retired for numerous reasons. Solar is a 30-year bulk buy of clean electricity. Solar can be a self-sustaining, economic investment, and the price of solar is now getting to where people can afford it."

Wolf goes on to explain that sun is like an unlimited source of energy. "Every minute," he says, "enough sun energy lands on the earth to power everything for a year. We're a long way from taking advantage of that resource, but we can head in that direction."

The environmental reasons for making a switch to solar energy are very apparent, he explains, but there are economic reasons as well. Those who make the switch can receive many of the following: 30% federal tax credit applicable through 2016.

Accelerated depreciation for commercial taxpayers.

Up to $2/watt state grant for businesses and non25% USDA grant for farms and rural businesses. $1,000 rebate from TVA upon commissioning.

Premium payment from TVA when it buys the solar power, typically twice what is paid for electricity Investing in a solar power system does have its upfront costs, however. "Think of it like buying a new car," Wolf says. "A $15,000 mini compact will cut your power bill by half, while a big $50,000 SUV will probably eliminate your bill and allow you to sell some of your excess power to TVA." SOLAR cont’d on page 32

NUMEN BOTANICALS TAKES HOLISTIC APPROCH TO LIFE AND WELLNESS

by JESSICA COGGINS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER jcoggins@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Elizabeth Hill at Numen Botanicals. Photo by Jessica Coggins.

All her life, Elizabeth Hill has found roots in the holistic lifestyle. From the time she was a child, she had learned how the earth can provide answers for life’s problems, and when she got older, she realized how that knowledge could be used in a positive way.

While serving in the Army, Hill discovered that many natural remedies worked better than the medicines the military provided for different ailments.

She then completed an apprenticeship with a master herbalist at the Green Witch School of Herbalism in Salem, Mass., as her time in the military ended.

From there, Hill earned her degree in Complementary Alternative Medicine with a Master Herbalist major from the American Collage of Healthcare Sciences and went on to open Numen Botanicals in 2007.

Numen Botanicals offers a wide selection of natural and organic products used for healing, culinary, and organic purposes, and Hill blends her strong background in medical herbalism with spiritual guidance to best help her clients. Along with the wealth of herbs, minerals, spices, Hill offers spiritual counseling, chakra cleansing and balancing, and Reiki healing treatments.

Hill also believes in reconnecting with the earth.

“Your actions now will affect the next seven generations,” she says of the effects our actions have on the environment. “It is up to us as adults to cultivate our own plants, to return the earth to how we found it. and to replace what we have taken. I believe we have a duty to protect the earth.”

Hill also offers an apprenticeship at Numen Botanicals where she teaches about conscientious harvesting. She teaches to take only what is needed and nothing more. Apprentices at Numen Botanicals also learn to replace that which is taken, like replanting a tree after one has been removed. Hill enlightens her students natural cleaners, detergents and medicines that are not harmful to the environment or body.

Hill carries her business practices to her home as well. She uses hand towels instead of paper towels in her home. She turns out the lights if she is not light bulbs. She separates her trash and recycles. She also growing her own vegetables and herbs.

“Today we rely on convenience,” Hill says. “We have become dependent on doctors and pharmaceutical companies. We don’t consider the environmental effects our consumptions cause. We need to start giving back to the earth as much as we take.

For more information on Elizabeth Hill and Numen Botanicals, please visit www.numenbotanicals. com

NASHVILLE BRINGS THE GREEN WITH EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

by JESSICA GIBSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER jgibson@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Conservation and is part of Mayor Karl Dean’s ambitious initiative to make Nashville the “Greenest City in the Southeast”. In support of that initiative, assorted “green”-themed vendors and groups will have educational presentations throughout the day. Some of the presentations will include: Urban Chicken Advocates and Metro Health Department discussing requirements.

In celebration of Earth Day on Sunday, April 21, Nashville will host its 11th annual Earth Day Festival at Centennial Park with the theme of “Living Green and Healthy”. The event is free to attend. Biking to the event is encouraged, and complimentary bike parking will be provided. oriented groups or vendors have Lindsay Rothrock, speaking on commitment to diversity. “The festival maintains free admission to draw the largest cross-section of our community so that we can celebrate this nationally recognized event in the most inclusive manner possible,” she said. “The festival strives to educate all people - no matter their socioeconomic status, gender, sexual preferences, if they have a Leaf car or not. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come.”

Environment Commission and the Tennessee Department of Environment and

Rain Barrel making and utilization by Cumberland River Compact.

Discussions on Community Supported Agriculture, composting, and urban gardening.

Tips and tricks for reducing utility usage and bills.

Many more groups with ideas and presentations to help raise awareness for environmentally conscious living.This year, the festival has set a goal of being a zero-waste event. To accomplish this, festival organizers will use biodegradable banners, collect compost and recyclable materials, and even use solar energy to power the stage. Such an undertaking does require a large workforce, and volunteers are welcomed and appreciated. If you would like to volunteer to be a “rubbish wrangler” for EARTH DAY cont’d on page 32 Courtesy of Dirty Guv'nahs

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startling conclusion: “Chefs have the power to change the world.”

by JESSICA GIBSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER jgibson@outandaboutnewspaper.com

That passion for food and taste led Barlowe to discover a freshness and nutritional value from local farms that could not be beat. As he developed

dining scene. A recurring partner in the Dining Out for Life campaign, it has become well-known and highly regarded throughout the GLBT community, as well.

produce, Barlowe found himself wanting to extend those values to other parts of the restaurant.

“All right,” he thought, “if I’m focused on buying this type of [‘green’] product, which naturally makes me a more environmentally friendly chef, which is the nature of what I’m purchasing, how do I take this philosophy, or why do I not take this philosophy, and spread it throughout the whole restaurant?”

In 2006, he began searching for a way to make the whole restaurant as ecologically friendly as possible. Barlow asked himself, “Are there green restaurants? What does it take to green a restaurant? What is all entailed?” Then he process.

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Last year, the United States spent 1.2 trillion dollars on food. Of that money, half of those dollars were spent outside of the home, in places such as restaurants, cafeterias, delis, and more.

Those statistics led Nashville’s Jeremy Barlowe, chef and owner of Tayst and Sloco, and outspoken green-living and local farm advocate, to one basic yet

restaurant in Nashville, Barlowe found keen interest in his commitment from other members in the community. With the amount of public speaking requests he received, he thought he should put his thoughts, ideas and methods into words. A few years later, t was released.

“It started out as just a ‘how to green restaurants’ book,” he said. “’This is what’s entailed; this is why you should do it; here’s what you do.’ That’s still a portion of the book.” His advocacy work and immersion in the topic, along with the knowledge of how much Americans spend eating outside the home, forced the scope of his book much wider.

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by CODIE GENTRY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER cgentry@outandaboutnewspaper.com

The 2012 Nashville Fashion Week brought with it one of the biggest names in the industry to Music City, as Tim Gunn made an appearance at the Mall at Green Hills.

Best known for his role as mentor and co-host of the hit television series Project Runway, Gunn is also the chief

Tim Gunn gives tips on fashion do’s & don’ts. Photo by Katie Wiley

Liz Claiborne Inc. Along with his work with the company that owns Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, and Lucky Brand Jeans, Gunn is also author of Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste, and Style and Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons to Making It Work, and he brought his breadth of knowledge to the runway show at Green Hills.

Gunn provided commentary throughout the show that featured the Spring 2012 Collections of Fifth and

“This spring it’s all about color,” Gunn said with the same charm and humor he is known for on set. He went on to discuss how larger prints should be avoided or

Making fashion work for everyone, Gunn explained that fashion is all about individual expression and what may be trendy or in style is not for everyone. “I’m not as worried about the ‘fashion hierarchy’ and ‘who’ someone is wearing,” he said from the runway. “It’s more about HOW they are wearing it and HOW it makes that person feel.” Gunn even offered some everyday fashion tips.

“I have a chin test,” he explained when it came to choosing the right color. “Put the clothing up to your chin, and if the color makes your skin glow, it’s a good color for you. If the color washes you out, you should avoid it!”

He was still apt to point out some fashion faux pas, even on the models as they walked, even asking one of the male models to tuck in his shirt because men’s shirts are meant to be tucked in. “It would just look better,” Gunn said.

“It’s important that Fashion Week takes place in cities across the country, not just in New York City,” he said after the show. “Nashville has developed its own version of Fashion Week supporting local talent, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”

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by CODIE GENTRY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER cgentry@outandaboutnewspaper.com

Nashville Fashion Week is a citywide celebration of Nashville's thriving fashion and retail community and its vast array of creative talentfeaturing local, regional and national design talent in fashion events and shows, and encouraging both Nashvillians and visitors to explore the city's diverse fashion and Suzy Wong. Photo by Katie Wiley retail spaces throughout the week with promotions, partnerships and educational workshops.

Nashville Fashion week kicked off it's second year on Tuesday, March 20, with a fashion show and musical performances at Marathon Music Works with red carpet coverage by the sensational fashionista, Suzy Wong. Chosen as the red carpet correspondent this year, she was stunning in her fabulous, disco ball corseted, black tulle ball gown. The gown, designed

by Traver Rains of T.Rains, was a thank-you gift for Suzy bringing him to NFW for the second year.

After an opening musical performance, the runway show began with Valentine Valentine, the highly anticipated collection by Amanda Valentine.

Her works included remnants of her Midwestern upbringing - clean shapes and color blocking - layered with darkness, humor, and nods to the richness of culture and T. Rains. Photo by Ben Rock history, creating

a hybrid of references, marrying international culture with pop culture.

Valentine's collection painted a picture of a strong armored, almost futuristic 'all-knowing' woman. It was full of black, navy, silver, and forest green with accents of leather and iridescent silver. Intermixed with girly A-lined skirts and

leather. Crop tops, capes and hooded tops really took this collection to the next level. It was something fresh, fun and new yet wearable and cohesive.

Following another musical performance Smith Sinrod hit the runway with by SMITH. Launched in spring 2010, by SMITH featured a collection of sophisticated, chic apparel for women recognizable for its use of Thai silk, vibrant colors and bold patterns.

The clothes were full of whimsical, modern silhouettes and vibrant colors. The silhouettes were very classy and stayed young by adding color. The details were seen in color lined pockets, coloring-block stripes and colored covered buttons.

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L I F E neutral toned women's work wear items. The grays were accented with mustard and snake sheer print.

Overall the collection was simple with classic cuts and prints and modern cropped layers.

Eva Franco's self-named collection was full of

FASHION cont’d from page 19 The former co-creator of the fashion brand Heatherette, Rains' own T. Rains brand featured designs from silk-screened tank tops and T-shirts to custom couture dresses. Unlike the other collections of the evening, this one catered to both men and women, featuring everything from sexy men's speedo bottoms to women's couture ball gowns that had very different, detailed, drop-waisted corseted tops. Each model was adorned with an over-the-top colored wig and some

were all unique yet appeared that they were each pieces of interchangeable sets. She began the show with grey and black color blocked dresses and skirt combinations. Following the color block set was a set

music was fun and upbeat, which instantly boosted the mood in the room.

On Wednesday, NFW returned to Marathon

beyond adorable and I loved it! Franco's collection also included beautiful and detailed lace work.

The Zang Toi collection was Wednesday night's

collections to hit the stage for the evening. From the

faded to grey, then to black, with some pieces featuring breathtaking beadwork. Toi's gowns showed his exquisite knowledge of the fabrics he used and how they would lay on a women's body. The colors were strong and demanded attention, creating a truly moving collection.

term Southern belle with inspirations from Manhattan and Tokyo, balancing whimsical detailing and sophisticated silhouette. The collection was full of fun, The Wai Ming collection was inspired by designer Emily Brady Boplar's multicultural background, global travel, and study of art, architecture and street style. Wai Ming had a fresh, timeless quality and was crafted with luxe fabrics from Italy, Japan and China.

The collection was full of beautiful navy blues and grey. Camel accessories, tweed, and leather were used to accent the minimalist pieces.

Sjobeck followed Wai Ming with a collection of

Music Works and the NFW team was determined to do a show like no other. There were no runways in site; instead individual 'rooms' had been created using white hanging curtains. Wanting a night to highlight local designers, NFW asked each one to create 5 cohesive pieces to put into a live art installation. Of the seven collections shown, three really stood out.

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Brian Copeland has always loved to ride his bike.

While he enjoyed the serenity of a solo excursion, he felt that the best rides were shared with a group that enjoyed the fun together. Although he had been riding with a club that is accepting and inclusive, he still sometimes felt like the odd man out. in the crew, it seems,� he said. “While everyone is friendly, accepting and inclusive, I just noticed a huge

greenway, allowing the riders to get to know each others’ skill levels and styles.

After that, riders will be able to form rides and join in on Facebook and Meetup. com. “Most riders want to ride and ride often,� Copeland said. “This gives them the vehicle to grab some like-minded friends at take to the roads.�

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While many of the group’s new members may not yet be ready for a ride as extensive as the LifeCycle, Copeland said he hopes the new group encourages

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member of society, but I could travel all over the world if I wanted to. And that’s what I do with the job that I work at.”

“Nashville CARES provides comprehensive support to 65,000 men, women and youth from every walk of life in Middle Tennessee,” says Nashville CARES CEO Joseph Interrante of the organization’s mission to aid people like Gistover, Robbins, and Robertson. “We offer unfettered access to high-quality, life-extending care free of stigma and discrimination.”

Because it is now known that continued treatment also helps to prevent new infections, Nashville CARES is working to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in ways

or she has not been tested due to stereotypes about who is at risk, fear of social consequences for being diagnosed with HIV, and lack of understanding about the do not enter care or stay in care with enough consistency to realize the individual To overcome these barriers, Nashville CARES relies on Dining Out for Life and other fundraisers as the group expands its efforts.

“We have radically stepped up our community education outreach and testing

Nashville CARES CEO Joseph Interrante stands with Katrina Robertson, Josh Robbins, and CARES’ John Winnett at the Red Ribbon Breakfast on March 22. Photo by Ben Rock.

with HIV to care and are created new educational support programs to reduce that medical dropout rate.” Nashville CARES has also strengthened its support services so that worries over housing or food or struggles with periodic depression or recurrent addiction do not become barriers to good adherence.

“We have been doing so well for many years,” Interrante concludes, “but we have decided that doing well is not good enough for our vision of an AIDS-free generation.”

To help Nashville CARES achieve its goals of continued education and support, attend Dining Out for Life on Thursday, April 26. For more information and a list of participating restaurants, log on to diningoutforlife.com/nashville.

Now entering its 10th year in Nashville, Dining Out for Life has been one of the most popular and widespread fundraising events for Nashville CARES. With over 50 restaurants participating and thousands of diners expected to visit them, this year’s event looks to be one of the best yet.

But a question on many people’s minds is where does all the money go? to turn,” Timothy Gistover says of his diagnosis 17 years ago. “Nashville CARES was there. I’ve been living with full-blown AIDS for the last 14 of those 17 years.

It was scary making the move from being told you were HIV-positive to the point where I knew that I had full-blown AIDS. Nashville CARES was an organization that opened my eyes to life and has given me the sustainability, purpose, and meaning for me to be able to go forward. They have checked on me after illness, made sure I have something in my refrigerator to eat, and helped me with my insurance to maintain my health with the medication I need.”

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Four GLBT-centric Tennessee debut during this year’s Pride on Film, the GLBT-portion of the Nashville Film Festival. for consideration in the World Cinema and Special Presentation, New Directors Competition, and Documentary Competition categories.

Hit So Hard follows the journey of Patty Schemel, the openly gay drummer of Courtney Love’s rock band Hole. As a young girl who always knew she was “different� form the other kids in her farm town home outside of Seattle, Patty never dreamed she would one day have her picture on the cover of Rolling Stone.

She also never fathomed she could lose it all as she became ever embraced by the dark side of the “slacker� generation.

New Slovenian director Nejc Gazvoda makes his NaFF premier with A Trip (Izlet), which chronicles three high school friends’ on last road trip before going their separate ways. Gregor is a soldier about to embark on a mission to Afghanistan, Ziva is going to study abroad, and Andrej is gay and hating

Winner of this year’s Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, the documentary Love Free or Die gay individual to be consecrated as a bishop in any of the major churches in the U.S. Faced with admiration, anger, and the occasional death threat, Robinson’s journey examines the sometimes uncomfortable intersections between personal life, spiritual, life and public life.

Hollywood to Dollywood! sees twin brothers Gary and Larry Lane embarking on a cross-country journey to hand-deliver their screenplay to their idol, Dolly Parton. Driving an RV named Jolene they meet everyday Americans and encounter appearances by Leslie Jordan, Chad Allen, Beth Grant, Dustin Lance Black, and Ann Walker, as the brothers get ever closer to Dolly herself.

One Night Stand and V/H/S. One Night Stand is a funny, intimate, behind-the-scenes look as top Broadway and television writers, actors, and directors try to produce four original short musicals within 24 hours. In V/H/S VHS tape from a desolate house, resulting in an eerily successful, found-footage horror anthology that was lauded at this year’s SXSW. Pride on Film runs April 19-20 and will feature a closing night reception for festival ticket-holders. The Nashville Film Festival runs April 19-26 at the Regal Green Hills Stadium 16 in Nashville. Numerous panels, jurors, and music showcases will also be featured. Tickets for the festival go on sale to the general public on April 12. For more information and a complete schedule,

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THEATRE Nashville Ballet prepares its seductive sacrifice

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enhancing the details of her erratic gestures into stop-motion movements. Thunderous booms reverberate through her body, coursing along her veins until the beat of her heart becomes one with the sound. Her hair shoots out electrically as she tosses her head about, and many hands slither across her scantily-clad body, pressing against her skin as a mass of nearly-naked men lifts toward the gods.

Patrons can expect many more equally seductive and savage scenes throughout the Nashville Ballet's upcoming performance of Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and Firebird.

The special doubled-billed production will also be paired with live music from the Nashville Symphony.

"You can feel the music, and it just drives you," company dancer Mark Nimmo says of performing with live orchestral accompaniment, "especially when it's stuff that's not classical yet is really intense dance wise. We're slamming ourselves into the ground, and it's very physically demanding."

"With Rite of Spring, you can feel the energy of the dancers around you, and you know that it's intense," says ballet master Tim Yeager, elaborating on the dancers' experience in the piece. "The audience experience is amazing.

You'll sit on the edge of your seat the whole time as the energy from the dancers brings you into it so much you're almost dancing with them on stage."

Written three years apart from each other Rite of Spring and Firebird illustrate Stravinsky's fascination with telling thematic story versus a plot-driven one.

"With a story-ballet, you know what's going on," Yeager says, "with something like Rite of Spring, you have to show the cycle of life.

That's the intent of the choreography; whether

That cyclical storytelling is the focus of both of Stravinsky's pieces as Rite of Spring centers rites, while Firebird features an otherworldly being descending to earth to teach mankind about love when humanity is at its worst.

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again. Those themes allow the audience to interpret the ballets as they will."

Nimmo loves performing pieces like Rite of Spring and Firebird because of the theatricality involved. "I did theater when I was younger," he express myself enough in theater. With dance, you can still be theatrical. You're still able to be an actor while using your entire body, so it's a little more of a challenge. Rite of Spring, in particular, is not like normal ballet where things are very up and light. It is very heavy and very grounded."

Members of the GLBT community can see Rite of Spring and Firebird as part of Nashville Ballet's Night OUT at the Ballet performance event on Saturday, April 28. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., attendees will have the chance to meet some of the dancers while enjoying food and wine downtown at the Rymer Gallery. Then, following a short walk to TPAC's Jackson Hall, they will view Firebird at 7:30 p.m.

During the 20 minute intermission, dessert and champagne will be available in an exclusive area for the special patrons. After intermission, Night OUT attendees will get to see Rite of Spring in all of its steamy, sensual glory. After the show, they can take their ballet tickets to PLAY Dance Bar free admission or to Suzy Wong's for a buy one get one appetizer.

Night OUT at the Ballet tickets can be purchased for a discounted price using the special promotion code NBNIGHTOUT. Rite of Spring and Firebird run April 27-29. Tickets can be purchased at www.nashvilleballet.com/ performances_and_tickets/rite_of_spring_and_

THEATRE ‘8’ the Play comes to Nashville Rhubarb Theater Company joins nationwide productions of marriage equality play by Academy Award-winning screenwriter of ‘Milk’ & ‘J. Edgar’

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premier in March, “8” the Play will make its Nashville premier at the Darkhorse Theater on Monday, May 7. The Rhubarb Theater Company, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to present the onenight-only reading that chronicles the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black.

“8” is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v.

Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the

which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry.

Director Robyn Berg passionately describes her desire to bring the message of “8” to Nashville audience.

“Love is the most powerful human emotion of all time,” she says. “Denying two people the ability to put their love on the same level as someone else seems wrong to me. I know so many same sex couples who exemplify this emotion in its each other in hospitals, plan a wedding together and so on.”

“8” on the actual words of the trial plaintiffs and their families.

Rhubarb Theater Company’s staged reading of “8” the Play will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7, at the Darkhorse Theater, located at 4610 Charlotte Avenue in Nashville. All tickets are $8, with proceeds being donated to the American Foundation for Equal Rights.

Following the hour-long staged reading, Rhubarb will host a talkback panel of local experts on civil rights and marriage equality efforts in Tennessee and beyond. Panelists include Tennessee Equality Project’s Chris Sanders, civil rights attorney Maria Salas, ACLU Executive Director Hedy Weinburg, and Out & About Newspaper’s Managing Editor Ben Rock.

Proposition 8 was struck down by the Federal District Court in August 2010.

That decision was appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit by the anti-marriage proponents of Proposition 8. AFER’s legal team was at the Ninth Circuit in December 2011 for a hearing to urge that court to unseal the trial video. The American public was not given a chance to witness the historic trial because the Proponents launched a desperate attempt to forever hide the video recording of the trial. “8” the Play shows audiences what happened in that trial.

To reserve tickets, please email 8nashville@gmail.com. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly recommended for this one-night-only event.

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THEATRE Dance Theatre of Tennessee takes toy-filled turn

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Audiences will be whisked away to a toymaker’s workshop as Dance Theatre of Tennessee presents Coppelia, a charming and sentimental tale of mistaken identity and a beautiful life-size doll, on Saturday, May 5, 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at MTSU’s Tucker Theatre.

“Coppelia offers absolute delight to ballet newcomers and families, as well as Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s most seasoned patrons,” says Christopher Mohnani, Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Tennessee. “The dancing is, of course, lovely, while the characterization and comic timing of this classic will keep audiences enchanted the entire time.”

Presented in three acts, Coppelia is a comedic ballet based on the book of ETA

Do you long for those times when heading to the Wild West meant going further than Bellevue? When going armed into a bar didn’t involve carry permits and a legislative battle?

If so, then Puccini may have written The Girl of the Golden West just for you.

And thanks to OutCentral’s friends at the Nashville Opera, you can get up close and personal with the cast and enjoy a sneak preview of this unique, memorable opera.

Puccini was fascinated by the American West, and this opera features all that you’d expect in a good yard: a handsome outlaw in disguise, pistol-packing, gartersnapping, a poker-playing heroine, lawmen on the chase and more!

Attendees at the Rehearsal Sneak Peak will not only get to see and hear these characters as the cast rehearses, they’ll also get some insight into the creative process that goes into staging The Girl of the Golden West thanks to commentary from the director, conductor, production director and more!

The event will be held on April 5th at the Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 Redmon St., Nashville 37209. Tickets are $15, which includes a reception before the rehearsal. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the rehearsal starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased over the phone at (615) 832-5242 or online at www. nashvilleopera.org/OutCentralSneakPeek.html

Hoffman, the same author The Nutcracker. The story revolves around the mysterious toymaker Dr. Coppelius, who shares his house on the town square with the beautiful life-size doll, Coppelia, that he created to keep himself company in his workshop. Everyday Coppelia is seated with her book on the front balcony believe Coppelia to be real. Franz falls in love with the beautiful doll, and the adventure begins as both he and Swanhilda sneak into the toymaker’s workshop, separately, to meet Coppelia.

True to its mission of bringing the beauty of ballet to the people, Dance Theatre of Tennessee is committed in presenting classical ballets that the community might not be immediately familiar with.

“Part of the challenge we boldly face at DTT is programming ballets to develop the community’s ballet palate,” Mohnani says. “By continuously offering narrative ballets that might be lesser known, such as Coppelia, DTT hopes to encourage appreciation of the art form and hopefully develop a wider and more appreciative audience for dance and ballet in general.”

Photo courtesy of Dance Theatre of Tickets for Coppelia can be bought by calling Dance Tennessee.

Theatre of Tennessee at (615) 391-5500 or online at MSTU’s Tucker Theatre website at www.mtsu.edu/tuckertheatre.

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The Miss Tennessee Continental and Miss Tennessee Continental Plus pageant will be held Sunday, April 29, at 9 p.m. At the event, 2011 Miss Tennessee Continental Veronika Electronika will pass on the crown to the next champion.

"My year as Miss Tennessee has been the highlight of my career so far," Electronika said. "I am and forever will be grateful to the Continental System for allowing me to be part of their amazingly talented family. I strongly encourage anyone to pursue their goals, listen more than they speak, and to follow their hearts in everything they do."

The pageant will be held at Play Dance Bar with a $10 cost for admission.

Those interested in competing must register and pay the $100 registration fee by 2 p.m. on April 29. For more information, email tncontinental@yahoo.com.

THEATRE RAIN returns to fall on TPAC

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Fresh off their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN – A Tribute To The Beatles, returns to Nashville for eight performances May 1 through May 6 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall.

“The next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” according to the Associated Press, RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for Photo courtesy of TPAC. an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting.

“More than a tribute, RAIN tells stories and takes us on a journey with a fresh, energetic approach. Scenes from the 1960s and 70s – historic television clips, period commercials, and lighting effects – are projected on giant screens. You literally feel that you have stepped back into time,” said Kathleen O’Brien, TPAC’s President and CEO. “These highly talented musicians don’t just perform 31 Beatles songs; they take on the roles of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. It’s a multi-media experience that will make you feel like you have been to a Beatles concert – and just wait until you hear While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”

Tickets for RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles are on sale now and available at org, or by calling (615) 782-4040.

ESSAY The benefits of a Gay-Straight Alliance

by ZACK BARNES, CONTRIBUTING WRITER zbarnes@outandaboutnewspaper.com

With the rise of controversy around Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) in school with a GSA. Previous research already shows that GLBT youth have more problems with

health problems is by attending a school with a GSA. Studies have also shown that GLBT youth who attend high schools with GSAs have lower levels of suicidality.

The literature in this area is growing each year, and researchers have already found that GSAs are associated with less at-school victimization, one of the leading predictors of suicidality. While the literature is growing, there are still more Researchers at the University of Montana conducted a study to expand the

victimization, problematic alcohol use, depression, and general psychological distress compared to GLBT persons who attended a school without a GSA. After examining all the prior research, the researchers found that problematic drinking and other forms of psychopathology were not examined in prior research. found that students who had GSAs at their schools reported more school belonging and less at-school victimization versus LGBT students who did not have GSAs.

Additionally, these students who did not have GSAs at their schools had more problems with drinking and psychological distress.

“Previous research indicates that LGBT youth experience greater rates of at-school victimization than their heterosexual peers,” lead author Nicholas Heck tells Out and About Newspaper, “and this victimization is in turn related to psychological distress, suicide, and substance misuse.” Heck is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Montana. factor, GSAs, that appears to help reduce these risks.”

Heck and his fellow researchers have recommended that schools should support the establishment of GSAs and integrate information about sexual orientation and gender identity into education curricula in efforts reduce the risks GLBT youth experience at school. The group also recommends establishing anti-bullying policies that affect GLBT youth, as these policies can create a better environment for students lessening the amount of bullying-related suicides that have occurred in Tennessee and many other states.

“Our government and schools need to provide more support for GLBT protect GLBT students, fostering the development of school curricula that is inclusive of GLBT issues, and establishing school-based groups for GLBT students and their allies. If this were to occur, we would likely see a decline in depression, suicide, and substance misuse among LGBT youth in our nation.”

Tennessee can take a step forward by adopting these types of policies for the safely and support of GLBT youth in its schools; however, it is still unclear how many school systems would be open to these ideas.

Source: Heck, Nicholas C. with Annesa Flentje and Bryan N. Cochran.

“Offsetting Risks: High School Gay-Straight Alliances and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth.” School Psychology Quarterly June 2011, Vol. 26 No. 2: 161-174.

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Pink Elephant's collection by Nashville native, Truly Alvanrengas was inspired by the book The Poison Diaries by Jane Duchess of Northumberland.

It's a gothic tale of an orphaned boy and his relationship with poisonous plants. Alvanrengas collection was almost a blend of Tim Burton and to detail set this collection above the rest. It had it's own personality and each 'living model' in the installation spoke for itself.

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bold, smart design and askew color combinations that appealed to a range of individuals. The collection was one of bold and full shapes with geometric printing and used pattern in a fresh, fun way to create looks that could easily be worn from day to day.

Red Doll by Tatyana Merenyuk was a crowd favorite of the night. Each dress that came down the runway was sexy, feminine, and sultry and was made up of blacks, creams, and reds. While using the classic colors, prints, and cuts, Merenyuk created a sophisticated but sexy look with sheer fabrics and added layering.

Katharine Kidd's second show in Nashville did not disappoint. With a collection of navies, blacks, and reds, she honed in on beautiful lace dresses, detailed bowed and backless blouses, and navy sequined cocktail dresses. Each item was beautifully crafted and

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Of course, no festival in Music City would be complete without music. The Americana group the Dirty Guv’nahs. A six-man group based in Knoxville, they have been voted “Best Band in Knoxville” for the past four years. The musical lineup also includes singer-songwriter Mindy Smith and local group Farewell Drifters. Additionally, the music will begin with a surprise guest: You (maybe)! In association with Nashville Songwriter’s Association international (NSAI) Nashville Earth Day Festival is sponsoring a songwriting competition. The aspiring or

TAYST cont’d from page 16 “A chef of some sort has had control of half the dollars spent on food in our country,” Barlow said, adding that many other restaurants have begun thinking about their environmental impact too. “If you look at all the articles in the last 5 or 6 years about what chefs are doing around the In the kitchen of Tayst Jeremy Barlowe shows off one of his locally grown dishes Photo courtesy of Tayst. country, they’re all about buying local and other things that we’re doing - and that’s happening everywhere. That’s what everybody’s writing about, and that’s what everybody’s reading about, and then everyone says, ‘Well, we need to eat like this.’ You can see that shift change already happening.”

In writing Chefs Can Save the World, Barlow realized that he could take the philosophies and values of a high-end green restaurant and apply them to a fast food concept accessible to everyone.

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Those interested in participating in the contest should do the following: Local songwriters and musicians are encouraged to submit a short song about Living Green & Healthy and in the spirit of Earth Day. Songs should be about two-and-a-half to three minutes long and family friendly. There are two categories - one for individuals under age 18 and another for adult age songwriters.

Songs will be judged by a panel of accomplished professional Nashville songwriters. The songwriters who win the contest will land themselves and their tunes on the main stage at the Earth Day Festival. Winners will also receive a package from NSAI valued at $500, including NSAI membership, a one-hour oneon-one mentoring session, swag bag and more.

that opened last fall. “I call it a ‘food fast’ restaurant, in that it really mimics the fast food industry, and we can actually change that food system as this business expands and builds. We’re taking the fast food model, and we’re taking everything we learned here, and all the philosophies of Tayst, and putting it into a 7 dollar sandwich. And then we re-regionalize the food system and rebuild an infrastructure that can then supply a much larger population.”

Barlow’s passion for the environment became even more evident when he considered the way that sustainable green restaurants such as Tayst and Sloco obtain their food compared to the mass-produced food industry versus. “Buying local, you’re gonna get your best products,” he said. “When I get my produce, it was harvested this morning. Naturally it’s gonna be more nutritious, and it’s gonna The same can be said for the local meat industry that raises its animals at Animal Feedlot Operations and producing a vast amount of ecological pollutants. as well. While there was the initial investment in going green with the purchase of it.

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THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN ORGANIZED BY THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION, WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Stuart Davis, Egg Beater No. 4, 1928. Oil on canvas, 27 1/8 x 38 1/4 in. The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. Acquired 1939.

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