September 2012 - MetroEast NEWS by Daniel McCree Foundation

MetroEast News September 2012

Presented By: Daniel McCree Foundation VOLUME 5 ISSUE 11

ABOUT US MetroEast News is an outreach project of the Daniel McCree Foundation.

Our vision and mission is to provide timely information and events to the entire Southern Illinois Region. We seek to be a voice for those who are traditionally not heard. (READ MORE) Southern Illinois Pride History (READ MORE)

Editor: Colby Kluthe Graphic Design: Jason Brooks Director: Daniel McCree Foundation

Contributors: Mickey Johnson (Carbondale) History & Southern Illinois News Tess Farnham (Belleville) Liberal Arts & Education Susan Spit-Fire Lively (Belleville)

Performing Arts & Spoken Word Aaron Phillip Ruiz (Swansea) Autumn Pickard (St. Louis) Special Features from Daniel McCree (1979-2007)

Common Resources: PFLAG- Belleville IL Chapter St. Louis Gay History Project TransHaven & Belleville Transgender & Friends LGBT Center of St. Louis Metro East Pride of Soutwestern Illinois (MEPSI) Southern Illinois GSA Alliance Equality Illinois & Carbonale Pride, MCC Paducah & Paducah Pride Jennifer Shaw P.C.

FEATURES & EVENTS Miss Gay Illinois America 2012 at the Casa Loma Ballroom SEPT 8th An African Sojourn (2012) Metro East Pride partners with LGBT History Project Illinois State Fairgoers Welcome First LGBT Booth Teenager will be tried as adult in Cape Girardeau 36 Law Firms Awarded by Equality Illinois Q&A: Alliance for Gender and Sexual Diversity (SWI... Belleville PFLAG Monthly Meeting - September 6 Miss Gay Illinois America Revue SEPT 7TH 2012 MGIA Pageant SEPT 8TH (ST. LOUIS) Join the Gateway Men's Chorus MISS AND MR. BOXERS N' BRIEFS PAGEANT Sept 9

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INTRODUCTION As many of you may know, I spent the first half of August overseas in a visit to South Africa and Zimbabwe. I had such a great time and published a special chronicle of the trip just a few weeks ago. Feel free to take a look at it in the MetroEast NEWS catalog. An African Sojourn - South Africa and Zimbabwe September is an exciting month around Southern Illinois with many events and organizations to participate in. Local GSA Chapters are getting into full swing in both High Schools and Universities in the area. In Carbondale, the long-known Club Traz has completed its renovations and recently did a roll-out of the next generation for Nightlife in Southern Illinois. Club Traz is now known as “two 13” Metropolitan Studio Lounge. It can also be said they are not missing a beat with many events throughout the the month. Closer to Belleville, Boxers N Briefs also begins a new chapter welcoming performer MARIAH CANDY as its new show host. Many of the areas top entertainers will be on hand performing Sunday nights in Centreville. PFLAG in Belleville will be meeting next Thursday at 6:30PM for the monthly meeting. In the coming week, the 2012 Miss Gay Illinois America will be crowned at the Casa Loma Ballroom. This evening's theme is BOMBSHELLS - An evening of Silver Screen Beauties featuring your reigning MGIA Adria Andrews and the reigning Miss Gay America Kirby Kolby. Watch as 8 amazingly talented contestants compete to become the next Miss Gay Illinois America and represent us at the national pageant. Advanced tickets are available at St. Louis area bars or at the door the night of the event. As the editor MetroEast NEWS, “We seek to be a voice for those who traditionally are not heard.” The Daniel McCree Foundation advocates for Suicide Prevention as well as outreach in the areas of HIV/AIDS awareness. Sincerely,

Colby Kluthe 4

GET OUT THE VOTE FOR YOUR VOICE In a new era of court challenges and efforts to limit the ability for our citizens to vote, now is a great time to check your own voter registration and help those near you in making sure they have registered for upcoming elections. Regardless of your political ideology we each have a right and responsibility to make our voices heard. Here is a good start to make sure you are all set for the upcoming elections. Am I registered to vote in Illinois? Illinois citizens may check to see if they are registered to vote. Registering to Vote in Illinois, describes the rules and procedures surrounding the voter registration process in Illinois. An individual may register to vote in Illinois if he/she is 18 years or older on the next election day, resides in the jurisdiction for 30 days prior to the election, and is a U.S. citizen. Illinois' residents may register in person at the office of the election authority, at Driver's license facilities, with deputy registrars who are appointed in each jurisdiction, or via mail using the Illinois Voter Registration Application.

Belleville PFLAG Monthly Meeting September 6 BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS via Pflag Belleville IL Chapter Please join us at our upcoming September Chapter meeting to be held on Thursday Sept the 6th at 6:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Belleville. We will be viewing a short DVD entitled Through My Eyes which shares the experiences of young lgbt adult Christians and reviewing the new booklet from PFLAG National entitled Be Not Afraid; Straight for Equality in Faith Communities. MORE INFORMATION & UPDATES VISIT: http://bellevilleilpflag.com/

Join the Gateway Men's Chorus Gateway Men's Chorus JOIN OUR CHORUS! We are seeking new singers and volunteers to join the Gateway Men's Chorus for our 26th Season! You won't want to miss this event as there will be a HUGE announcement! The event is structured to give an overview of the GMC and what you can expect in for our upcoming 26th Season! Join us September 8, 7pm for for complimentary appetizers and socialization. If you know someone who sings, reach out to them and extend this invitation! We are looking forward to seeing you! This event is free of charge. Hartford Coffee Company http://www.hartfordcoffeecompany.com/ 7pm– Reception 8pm – Presentation and Overview of the 2012-13 Season

Miss Gay Illinois America 2012 at the Casa Loma Ballroom The 2012 Miss Gay Illinois America Pageant will be held on September 8th at the Casa Loma Ballroom in South St. Louis. Joining this years pageant will be Adria Andrews, Kirby Kolby, Krista Versace,Sable Sinclair, Tabitha Giselle Sexton, Michelle Mccausland, Mariah Candy, Trixie LaRue and Jodie Santana. A total of 8 contestants have prequalified for this Statewide title.

September 8th $15 in advance $23 at the door. *Advanced Tickets Available at Meyer's Grove Casa Loma Ballroom 3354 Iowa St. Louis, MO 63118MORE INFORMATION

Metro East Pride partners with LGBT History Project of St. Louis BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS via Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) Metro East Pride partners with LGBT History Project of St. Louis (BELLEVILLE) MetroEast Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) is proud to partner with the St. Louis Gay History Project to help build up the Project's collection of Metro East memorabilia. Did you know same sex dancing was first allowed at The Red Bull in East St. Louis in the late 1960s when you couldn't dance together across the river? The project is looking for any matchbooks, business cards, wooden nickels, posters, signage, photographs etc. from the 1960s era gay bars in ESL - The Red Bull, PK's, Newsroom, Grapevine, Helen Schrader's, Olde English Inn, Green Parrot and early Faces and City Center nightclub. Also early Belleville, Wood River and Alton Gay Bars: Old Cow Street Inn, Fantasy Corner, Char Pei, The Gathering Place, Lil's, Rendezvoux, Alton Metro, Club Zips, Circus, etc. Let's preserve our history for future generations. 8

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Committed to the Community Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. started in June 2006 when the founder, Todd Sivia, decided that his clients desired an attorney that is not only committed to the practice of law, but also committed to the community. Mr. Sivia created a firm to serve businesses and family in a variety of areas of law, focusing on asset protection. Since then, the firm has grown, not only in size, but as a member of the community. Our staff is active in the Ed/Glen Chamber of Commerce, SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business), Rotary, and a variety of community projcts and organizations in and around Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and Alton, Illinois. Mr. Sivia is a member of the Metro East Landlord Association and Metro East Real Estate & Investors Association. The attorneys also stay up-to-date on the law through a variety of legal associations such as the Illinois, Missouri, and Madison County Bar Associations, and Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. We'll listen for your needs and give you the best counsel to meet them. Todd Sivia, Attorney-At-Law Mr. Sivia maintains a significant asset protection practice. He assists his clients in their estate planning and general business needs, including drafting wills and trusts, representing clients in multiple matters. Read More

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Worship Services - Sunday 10 am We are one of two official Open and Affirming Congregations of the United Church of Christ in southern Illinois.

NIGHTLIFE IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BUBBY & SISSY's (ALTON)

602 Belle St., Alton; Tel. 618.465.4775

Spirits Bar and Lounge

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300 State Street, Alton 618-463-5555

Club Escapade

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133 W. Main 62220

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“A bold Hot-spot Where Everyone is Welcome. “ 7 South High Street Belleville, Illinois 62220

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REGIONWIDE NIGHTCLUBS & VENUES

Atomic Cowboy - 4140 Manchester

Erney's 32 - 4200 Manchester Ave.,

Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

St. Louis, MO 63110

Korners - 7109 S. Broadway, St. Attitudes - 4100 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Grey Fox - 3503 S. Spring, St. Louis,

Louis, MO 63111

MO 63116

Magnolia's Bar - 5 S. Vandeventer, Spirit’s Bar & Lounge – 300 State Street (Alton)

Hummel's on Broadway - 7101 S.

St. Louis, MO

Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111

Martha’s Vineyard – 219 W. Olive, Bad Dog Bar & Grill - 3960

Hamburger Mary’s 3037 Olive St.

Springfield, MO 65802

Choteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Louis, Mo 63103

Bastille Soulard - 1027 Russell

Independence Place - 5 S.

Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Henderson St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Missie B's - 805 W. 39th, Kansas City,

Meyer’s Grove – 4510 Manchester Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104

Big Moe’s – 1042 Tower Grove , St. Louis, MO 63110

MO 64112

JJ's Clubhouse - 3858 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63110

Bubby & Sissy's - 602 Belle St., Alton, IL 62002

Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Just John's - 4112 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Boxers N Briefs - 55 Four Corners Lane, Centreville, IL 62206

Novak's Bar & Grill - 4121 Premium Lounge - 4199 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Club Escapade - 133 W. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220

Clementine's - 2001 Menard St., St. Louis, MO 63104

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Irenes Cabaret – 124 North 5th Street Quincy, IL 62301

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SKYBAR (Carbondale) SIUC Campus Arena

Daniel McCree Foundation Adopts the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM by : Colby Kluthe, Executive Director-Daniel McCree Foundation on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 3:56pm (JOPLIN) The KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM provides daily meals to 400+ youth as well as Computer Training Classes/Job Placement, After-school programs & tutoring services as well as HIV prevention services. Following my recent trip to South Africa, I suggested that our board of directors take action to commit our resources towards a non-profit organization located in the Kliptown neighborhood of Soweto, just outside Johannesburg. Kliptown is a village of 45,000 people who live in make-shift homes, share community water supply and is among the most at-risk communities in South Africa. On August 20th the Board of Directors, adopted the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM until the end of 2012. The foundation will be donating $100 as a first installment directly to the KYP and all further donations to the foundation will also benefit this wonderful program. This program serves families that most likely live on less than $4 a day. The community shares common water supplies (for cooking and cleaning) and uses portable toilets Photo by: Steve Williams dotted throughout the area for sanitary collection. The Kliptown Youth Program was established in 2007, and most recently sent 16 graduates into job-placement with computer skills. " This program is making a markable difference in the lives of the community and we are glad to be able to lend our support. Because this program serves the youth of KLIPTOWN it creates opportunities for those who grow up in the midst of such poverty." Additionally, South African inflation means that for every dollar we donate is converted to roughly 8 Rand. (Any small donations can make a huge difference coming from the USA) As I mentioned, we will be making an initial donation of $100.00 to the KYP and will send incoming donations to them as well (unless otherwise specified). The Daniel McCree Foundation board will meet again in December to discuss the extension of this support. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM, you may visit them online or watch for updates on our Facebook and websites as we move forward in support of this great cause. http://www.kliptownyouthprogram.org.za/ Peace & Blessing Bee upon each of you! Colby Kluthe, Executive Director- Daniel McCree Foundation Emily Smith, St. Louis Regional Director danielmccreeorg@gmail.com www.DanielMcCree.Org

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