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the empty closet • the gay alliance of the genesee valley • number 454 • march 2012
March
THURSDAY 22
Image Out screening. “We Were Here.” 7:30 pm, Little Theatre. Health Month event. Angels in America. Opening at Geva Nextstage
FRIDAY 23 FRIDAY 2
SpeakOUT training. 6-9 pm, GAGV Youth Center, first floor, 875 E. Main St. $35. Info at 244-8640 or SpeakOUT@ gayalliance.org. Also Sat., March 3, 8:30 am- 5pm; lunch included.
SATURDAY 3
ROMANS nude volleyball. For time, location, call 585-281-4964 or email www.wnyromans.com. Queer Girls Night Out. Devil May Care Boutique. 2-4 pm. For location: everybodysgood.com/HealthMonth2012. Health Month event. Dignity Integrity Bible study/reflection during Lenten, Easter seasons. Saturdays through April 14, coffee, reflection at members’ homes, coffee shops. 10:3011:30 a.m. DI Hotline at 585-234-5092; website http://www.di-rochester.org. The Little Dog Laughed. Opens at Blackfriars. Tickets $27. 454-1260.
SUNDAY 4
Comeoutdancin’ at Friends Meetinghouse, 84 Scio St. 3 pm-5 pm. Admission $5. comeoutdancin@gayalliance.org or call 585-244-8640. Rainbow SAGE Euchre. South Wedge Planning Committee Building, 224 Mt. Hope Ave. For info and to RSVP: Ginny, 585-473-4765. Dignity Integrity. Episcopal Mass/ Healing Service, with music. 5 pm at St. Luke’s and St. Simon’s Church, 17 S. Fitzhugh St. DI Hotline at 585-234-5092; website http://www.di-rochester.org.
WEDNESDAY 7
Meet-up for studs & bois. MOCHA Center, 107 Liberty Pole Way, 4-6 pm. Health Month event.
THURSDAY 8
International Women’s Day Out & Equal Networking. 5:30-7:30 pm, Hyatt Regency, 123 E. Main St.
Radisson Rochester Riverside. Health Month event. Butch Femme Connection. Meet at New Wasabi Restaurant on Empire Blvd./ Ridge Rd., Webster, 7 pm. Kerry/Max at (585) 288-7208, email DressyFemme@ aol.com or Facebook page at http://www. facebook.com/bfconnection. Erotic Night at Equal=Grounds, 8 pm. Free. Reserve seats at 242-7840. Produced by CSWA (Culture Starts with Art).
SUNDAY 11
Dignity Integrity. Roman Catholic Liturgy of the Word, with music. 5 pm at St. Luke’s/St. Simon’s Church, 17 S. Fitzhugh St. DI Hotline at 585-234-5092; website http://www.di-rochester.org.
MONDAY 12
Gay Bowling. Clover Lanes, 7 pm. Health Month event.
TUESDAY 13
Just Us Guys potluck at AIDS Care, 259 Monroe Ave., 6 pm in lower level break room. Ron at 729-2259 or email rmatter1@rochester.rr.com
Pride at Work AFL-CIO True Colors Recognition Dinner, 5:30-8:30 pm, Diplomat Banquet Center, 1 Diplomat Way (at Lyell exit off 390) Gates14606. Honoree: Linda Donahue of Cornell ILR. Tickets $35 online at https://www.wepay. com/tickets/truecolors2012 or contact Bess Watts besswhat@gmail.com. Empty Closet deadline for April issue. 244-9030; susanj@gayalliance.org.
SATURDAY 17
Rainbow SAGE Intergenerational Panel. “The importance of LGBT allies.” 3 pm, First Universalist Church, 150 S. Clinton downtown. Free, open to all. Rochester Rams bar night. Hosting Buffalo Bull Dogs. 9 pm-2 am, Bachelor Forum, 670 University Ave.
FRIDAY 9
SATURDAY 10
TUESDAY 20
NERP conference. North East Regional Pride. Workshops/roundtables March 9, 10 (register on the day); dinner, show, dance at Radisson Rochester Riverside, 6-11 pm March 10. All three: $45; show and dance only: $20. Tickets, info at www.gayalliance.org/Pride/NERP2012. Benefits Rochester Pride 2012, July 6-15. LGBT Health Fair. 10 am-2 pm,
SATURDAY 24
Rochester Trans Group. Meeting 3-5 pm, GAGV Youth Center. Returning to last Saturdays in April. Out for Justice Legal Expo. Hosted by Gay Alliance, Monroe Co. Legal Assistance Center, LGBT Health Month. 10 am-3 pm in GAGV Youth Center, first floor, 875 E. Main St. 244-8640 ext 19.
SUNDAY 25
Dignity Integrity. Evening Prayer, followed by Potluck Supper. 5 pm at St.
TUESDAY 27
Community forum. HIV Vaccine Trials 101. 4-6 pm, Highland Family Medicine, 777 S. Clinton. Health Month event.
WEDNESDAY 28
Youth HIV testing, sex & health chat. GAGV Youth Center, 875 E. Main St., first floor. 3-6 pm. Health Month event.
SATURDAY 31
Safe Schools conference. Cathedral Room, Auditorium Center, 875 E. Main St., fourth floor. 10 am-3 pm. Registration required: call Jess, 244-8640 ext 13.
Classifieds
THURSDAY 15
SUNDAY 18
Prayer Service for Week of Hope and Healing of AIDS. 6:45-8:30 pm, Unity Fellowship Church. Health Month event. L.O.R.A Potluck & Games Night. GAGV Youth Center, 875 E Main St. 6-9:30 pm. 2nd Fridays. Cathie, 585313-3037; email: info@l-o-r-a.com; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ L.O.R.A.14464; website: www.l-o-r-a.com
Womyn’s Drum Circle, GAGV Youth Center, 875 E Main St. 6–9:30 pm. 4th Fridays. Contact: Cathie at 585-313-3037; Email: info@womynsdrumcircle.org; website: www.womynsdrumcircle.org.
Luke’s/St. Simon’s Church, 17 S. Fitzhugh St. DI Hotline at 585-234-5092; website http://www.di-rochester.org. Tara Reunion. 1-8 pm at Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way. Featuring Bloody Mary bar 1-3 pm, BBQ. 232-3230. Monte Carlo Night. 3-6 pm at 140 Alex. Benefits Pride 2012.
Dignity Integrity. Quiet Episcopal Mass in the Chapel. 5 pm at St. Luke’s/ St. Simon’s Church, 17 S. Fitzhugh St. DI Hotline at 585-234-5092; website http:// www.di-rochester.org. ComeoutDancin’ at Friends Meetinghouse, 84 Scio St. 3-5 pm. Admission $5. comeoutdancin@gayalliance.org or call 585-244-8640.
Butch Femme Connection. Meet at Tandoor of India Restaurant, 376 Jefferson Rd. (across from Southtown Plaza), 7 pm. (585) 288-7208, email DressyFemme@aol.com or Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bfconnection.
WEDNESDAY 21
Ballroom 101. For youth ages 13-23 ONLY. GAGV Youth Center, 5-7 pm.
Classified ads are $5 for the first 30 words; each additional 10 words is another $1. We do not bill for classifieds, so please send or bring ad and payment to: The Empty Closet, 875 E. Main Street, Suite 500, Rochester, NY 14605. Paying by check: checks must be made out to Gay Alliance or GAGV. The deadline is the 15th of the month, for the following month’s issue. We cannot accept ads over the phone. Pay when you place your ad. We will accept only ads accompanied by name and phone number. Neither will be published, but we must be able to confirm placement. The Empty Closet is not responsible for financial loss or physical injury that may result from any contact with an advertiser. Advertisers must use their own box number, voice mail, e-mail or personal address/phone number.
PERSONALS
Politically progressive Lesbian Women Seniors interested in RPO concerts, Erie Canal walks, bird watching; news and current affairs conversation, call C at 585-732-7149. Smoker-Lesbian Butch needs Fem 52 to 65 for companionship, etc. 585-924-1826.
SERVICES
Rochester’s Best Man to Man Rubdown. Unwind with this degreed, employed, fit, friendly, healthy, Italian GWM. Middle aged, 5’8”, 165 lbs., 32” waist, nonsmoker, d & d free, HIV negative. My 10-plus years experience guarantees your relaxation and satisfaction. Hotel visit, in call in my home or out call in your residence. Reasonable rates. Discretion appreciated and practiced. Don’t delay, call me today at 585-773-2410 (cell) or 585-235-6688 (home) or e-mail me at: magichands@rochester.rr.com. Interior painting/wall repair by John Walsh. 25 years experience, neat, clean, efficient. Booking now for spring/summer. Call to arrange estimate. 585-454-2808. Martin Ippolito master electrician. Electrical work, telephone jacks, cable TV, burglar alarm systems, paddle fans. 585-266-6337. World renowned weddings. 42 years performing same sex commitments, now marriages (it’s about time!). Nancy BB Meyer minister, God is Love-Animals are Angels ministry. 585-733-6213. Man to Man. Offering a relaxing body-rub by a masculine bodybuilder, age 38. $80. Text/call 585-295-3055.
FOR RENT
Tenant wanted. Available April 1. Clean, private, quiet one-bedroom. Rent includes heat, off street parking, private laundry, porch. Super landlords, owner-occupied, great neighbors. One year lease. Non-smoker, pets OK. 585-752-4704.