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June 18, 2009
KZOO PRIDE 09: Princess Leah!
MI. drag legend and Hollywood makeup artist Princess Leah volunteered at PRIDE and visited with Brook La Rai and JS!
KZOO PRIDE 09: Drag Divas! Monet St Croix, LaDonna Divine, Madison St Claire, Roshelle Rocket, Claire Voyant, Amber Foxx & GQ Joe!
June 17, 2009
Partners of Kalamazoo
Partners Bar would like to officially announce the acquisition of Tradewinds Lounge, 562 Portage Ave in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Effective on or about May 19th RYR Partners, Inc will take over operations at the above location. Tradewinds will immediately become Partners Kalamazoo, and Partners Bar in Battle Creek Michigan will be re-branded to become Partners Battle Creek. Upon approval of the MLCC Tradewinds Lounge / Partners Kalamazoo will officially change ownership.
Partners Bar would like to thank our very loyal patrons that have enabled, and afforded us the ability to purchase this Kalamazoo location.
We feel that the Kalamazoo market can support another location that caters to the entertainment needs of the GLBT community. The closing of Tradewinds and the Zoo left the market with limited options. While we hope to work closely with community members to create a environment that welcome's anyone who wishes to patronize our business. It is not our goal to become a full fledged nightclub or to transform our facility into a dance club (METRO), we feel that this need has already been met by other venues. Kalamazoo can be proud to have 2 different and exciting entertainment options that should more than adequately please most!
Our goal is to be a safe, fun and great place to hang out, sing, dance, or be entertained by any of our future shows that have been planned. While we cannot be everything for everyone we hope to create a weekly line-up that will appeal to as many people as possible. From our theme Friday nights, to drag shows, country night, and a special night for our leather daddies! and even male review. By owning two operations it will enable us to book events and performers that otherwise would not be within budgets. We hope to bring live act such as our recent show in Battle Creek with Goddess & She.
We hope you will all come out and play soon!
Partners Bar
"Be Yourself"
June 1, 2009
Presidential PRIDE!
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release June 1, 2009
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.
LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country’s response to the HIV pandemic.
Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration — in both the White House and the Federal agencies — openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.
The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.
My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.
These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA
Happy PRIDE 09!
PRIDE MONTH 2009: Recommended Reading
Holidays and Observances
Pride Month is the most widely known glbtq observance, but events such as the Transgender Day of Rememberance and New Orleans' Southern Decadence are important to specific glbtq communities.
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/holidays_observances.html
Parades and Marches
Both parades and marches have served to render the glbtq community visible; whereas marches typically attempt to effect political change, parades and pride events affirm identity and community.
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/parades_marches.html
Stonewall Riots
Forty years ago, on the weekend of June 27-29, 1969, confrontations between police and demonstrators at the Stonewall Inn in New York City marked the beginning of the modern glbtq movement for civil rights, an event commemorated each June during Pride Month.
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/stonewall_riots.html
Slideshow: Symbols
The symbols of glbtq pride are diverse in origin and meaning, but they serve the crucial purpose of rendering visible communities that have been erased or marginalized.
http://www.glbtq.com/slideshows/symbols.html
Holidays and Observances
Pride Month is the most widely known glbtq observance, but events such as the Transgender Day of Rememberance and New Orleans' Southern Decadence are important to specific glbtq communities.
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/holidays_observances.html
Parades and Marches
Both parades and marches have served to render the glbtq community visible; whereas marches typically attempt to effect political change, parades and pride events affirm identity and community.
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/parades_marches.html
Stonewall Riots
Forty years ago, on the weekend of June 27-29, 1969, confrontations between police and demonstrators at the Stonewall Inn in New York City marked the beginning of the modern glbtq movement for civil rights, an event commemorated each June during Pride Month.
http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/stonewall_riots.html
Slideshow: Symbols
The symbols of glbtq pride are diverse in origin and meaning, but they serve the crucial purpose of rendering visible communities that have been erased or marginalized.
http://www.glbtq.com/slideshows/symbols.html
May 28, 2009
"A Nite Out" w/ James Schwartz! PLUS: Brianna Fest's Literary Life!
Kalamazoo, MI. cabaret legend Brianna Fest is known for sizzling onstage moves and grooves but back in 2000 she had another gig: gossip columnist! In addition to her A Nite Out column, Ms. Fest has blogged on her MySpace and composed a poem inspired by her grandmother.
Brianna Fest has also inspired the James Schwartz poem Brown Liquor in A Dirty Glass.
BRIANNA FEST: IN HER OWN WORDS!
My given name is Brian Dimitri Henderson I was Born in St. Louis Mo. I have been performing as Brianna Nicole Fest now for 16 years. In this time I have come across alot of fun and also not so exciting adventures. I have won many of titles such as Ms. S.W. Gay Pride, Ms. Kalamazoo @ Large, Ms. Stardust, Ms. Gay Kalamazoo, Ms. Southern, Ms. Brothers, Ms. SouthWest Michigan, Ms. Snoflake Ms. Am, Greater Grand Rapids and that is just to list a few. I love to entertain, it has become my passion and my life. At some point in my life I plan on having my re-alteration surgery to become a full woman. I love this life and everything in it. I just wish that it wasn't so hard to be happy. But this is just to say the least! I am now 31 years of age and the current reigning Ms. Michigan Gay Caberet and I perform @ the Zoo Bar!
May 23, 2009
Comedy Column: Sean Hewlett on Macomber Meltdown!
KRISS MACOMBER: BEHIND THE RUMORS!
A West Michigan local diva, Kriss Macomber 38, was arrested on December 23rd, 2008 after her Roommate called police to report that she had unwrapped a Christmas present without his permission.
According to a Cascade Police Department report, the diva opened a Tri-Color Glass Bong shaped like a Cock & Balls, though she had been directed not to by roomates.
When the diva's roommate learned that the $185 gift had been opened, he called cops, who charged the diva with petty larceny. She was also arrested for allegedly breaking wind on a police officer who reported to the home.
In an interview with The GR Press newspaper, the diva's roomate, Ben, a 32-year-old professional singer & artist, described his roomate as a "Bubbly, Energetic, Blossing Diva with 3 snaps up".
Noting that he hoped her arrest would serve as a corrective action to the disorderly behavior at the local gay bar, Rumors.
In which she was caught by friends performing various sex acts on a traffic sign in front the establishment.
This was the latest occurrence of Mrs. Macomber engaging in sex with furniture and other objects after comsuming way too much GIN.
On four other occasions, patrons of the bar had witnessed Mrs. Macomber copulating with other outdoor furniture.
After a long Bowl Movement (BM), and apologizing to her roommates, and flashing her tits at the Officer she farted on, and posting Bail with money from local Check-N-Go; she was let go with a warning about drinking too much GIN, and that she should maybe switch to something more Froo-Froo-ie.
She also promised that if she got really drunk & horny again, then she would seek out another drunken person at the bar and make out until they were kicked out of the bar at 2:00am.
The next morning, she would then kick herself in the ass after waking up and looking over in bed, and seeing Verne Troyer, Mini Me, smiling back at her.
According to a Cascade Police Department report, the diva opened a Tri-Color Glass Bong shaped like a Cock & Balls, though she had been directed not to by roomates.
When the diva's roommate learned that the $185 gift had been opened, he called cops, who charged the diva with petty larceny. She was also arrested for allegedly breaking wind on a police officer who reported to the home.
In an interview with The GR Press newspaper, the diva's roomate, Ben, a 32-year-old professional singer & artist, described his roomate as a "Bubbly, Energetic, Blossing Diva with 3 snaps up".
Noting that he hoped her arrest would serve as a corrective action to the disorderly behavior at the local gay bar, Rumors.
In which she was caught by friends performing various sex acts on a traffic sign in front the establishment.
This was the latest occurrence of Mrs. Macomber engaging in sex with furniture and other objects after comsuming way too much GIN.
On four other occasions, patrons of the bar had witnessed Mrs. Macomber copulating with other outdoor furniture.
After a long Bowl Movement (BM), and apologizing to her roommates, and flashing her tits at the Officer she farted on, and posting Bail with money from local Check-N-Go; she was let go with a warning about drinking too much GIN, and that she should maybe switch to something more Froo-Froo-ie.
She also promised that if she got really drunk & horny again, then she would seek out another drunken person at the bar and make out until they were kicked out of the bar at 2:00am.
The next morning, she would then kick herself in the ass after waking up and looking over in bed, and seeing Verne Troyer, Mini Me, smiling back at her.
* Comedy column submitted by Sean Hewlett. Macomber pictured at The Zoo Bar 07 (below) with James Schwartz AKA Miss Miata.
May 20, 2009
May 17, 2009
May 15, 2009
May 14, 2009
Babel Yearbook 2009
The Fountain (erotica)
Night Violence / Remixed Emotions (expirimental)
The Visit (short story)
Literary Sleaze (expirimental)
The Literary Party (expirimental)
The Lesson of Love (w/ Shakespearean dedication)
Shelley (humor)
May 5, 2009
April 26, 2009
April 22, 2009
Absolut Hunter!
ABSOLUT HUNTER!
Kalamazoo / Port Huron, MI. cabaret legend Miss Jamie Hunter has performed regularly at Kzoo's Brothers Beta Club and The Zoo Bar! Miss Hunter is currently in Grand Rapids and taking Rumors by storm!
April 17, 2009
Walter Griffin: Poetry Party!
James, so honored to be included in your literary party, (see The Literary Party) really, especially to be included with the likes of Kirby Congdon, Edward Field, TW and all the others. I'm still moving, struggling, whatever...but the lights are dimming on and off and I always feel like I need to return to my seat, wherever that is.
Best,
Walter Griffin
Best,
Walter Griffin
April 13, 2009
Brook La Rai: On Air!
IN THE NEWS: Kalamazoo drag diva Brook La Rai reppen Flint MI. Regency Beauty Institute on local ABC morning news as well as launching a new Twitter page. See http://twitter.com/yearning_more.
April 6, 2009
April 5, 2009
DO SOMETHING!
Situation Iraq 2009
Iraq)-- The violence in Iraq cont....
The immediate urgent priority is to Support and Donate Money to LGBT activists in Iraq in order to assist their efforts to help other Lesbians, Gay, Bisexuals and Trans gender Iraqi's facing death, persecution and systematic Targeting by the Iraqi Police and Badr and Sadr Militia and to raise awareness about the wave of homophobic murders in Iraq to the outside world.Funds raised will also help provide LGBTs under threat of killing with refuge in the safer parts of Iraq (including safe houses, food, electricity, medical help) and assist efforts help them seek refuge in neighboring countries.
http://iraqilgbtuk.blogspot.com
العراق – يجب وقف نزيف الدم العراقي فورا
النظام العراقي الحاكم بدعم من قوى الاحتلال الامريكي والبريطاني هو المسؤول عن تفاقم وانتشار العنف الطائفي والمذهبي غداة دخول قوات الاحتلال الى العراق انتشرت الفوضى والفساد وفقد اي احساس بالامن والامان لدى المواطن العراقي العادي. ومع ظهور الاحزاب الدينية المدعومة من قبل المرجعيات, وانتشار المليشيات وفرق الموت وتورط الاحزاب في قتل المواطنين وارتكاب الفظاعات من تطهير عرقي على الهوية والخلفية المذهبية . ولم تستثنى الاقليات الدينية والمذهبية واقليات اخرى مثل مثليي الجنس الذين تم قبولهم واثبتوا انسجامهم واندماجهم في المجتمع العراقي على مر الازمان وخصوصا في عهد النظام السابق. اما اليوم وبعد ظهور حكومات تستقي قراراتها من مرجعيات النجف, ولعل هيمنة رجال الدين في الحياة السياسية واليومية في الشارع والمشهد العراقي خير دليل على ما الى اليه العراق اليوم.
النظام العراقي الحاكم بدعم من قوى الاحتلال الامريكي والبريطاني هو المسؤول عن تفاقم وانتشار العنف الطائفي والمذهبي غداة دخول قوات الاحتلال الى العراق انتشرت الفوضى والفساد وفقد اي احساس بالامن والامان لدى المواطن العراقي العادي. ومع ظهور الاحزاب الدينية المدعومة من قبل المرجعيات, وانتشار المليشيات وفرق الموت وتورط الاحزاب في قتل المواطنين وارتكاب الفظاعات من تطهير عرقي على الهوية والخلفية المذهبية . ولم تستثنى الاقليات الدينية والمذهبية واقليات اخرى مثل مثليي الجنس الذين تم قبولهم واثبتوا انسجامهم واندماجهم في المجتمع العراقي على مر الازمان وخصوصا في عهد النظام السابق. اما اليوم وبعد ظهور حكومات تستقي قراراتها من مرجعيات النجف, ولعل هيمنة رجال الدين في الحياة السياسية واليومية في الشارع والمشهد العراقي خير دليل على ما الى اليه العراق اليوم.
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