2009

Jan 16th, 2009

The Tranny Roadshow visits Bloomington.

Clower, John. "Tranny Roadshow." Bloomington Beacon, January 26, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5062. (accessed April 27, 2010).

January 29th-31st, 2009

The Bloomington PRIDE Film Festival takes place at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Lomax, Samantha. "Festival Celebrates GLBT Community." Indiana Daily Student, February 2, 2009. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=65828 (accessed April 27, 2010).

February 8th, 2009

The Gay Men's Fellowship holds its first potluck dinner. The Fellowships strives to bring gay men together in a comfortable atmosphere.

Clower, John. "Gay Men's Fellowship (B'Ton)." Bloomington Beacon, February 3, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5184. (accessed April 27th, 2010).

February 13th, 2009

Queer Riot performs a one-night show in Bloomington featuring LGBT comedians and performers.

Clower, John. "Queer Riot." Bloomington Beacon, February 5, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5190. (accessed April 27, 2010).

February 13th-25th, 2009

The 2009 Midwest BLGTA College Conference takes place, hosting workshops led by students, faculty and professionals to educate and motivate students to action. Over 50 workshop sessions were available, covering topics such as safe sex, activism basics, creating change on your campus, and ally community building.

Clower, John. "2009 Midwest BLGTA College Conference, Feb. 13-15 (B'ton)." Bloomington Beacon, August 24, 2008. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/3815. (accessed April 27, 2010).

March 11th, 2009

Call-Out Meeting for Kelley School of Business LGBT Group provides professional and social networking opportunities.

Clower, John. "Call-Out Meeting for Kelley School LGBT Group." Bloomington Beacon, March 9, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5284. (accessed April 27, 2010).

Aprril 6th, 2009

Coverage of a rise in reported HIV cases at IU.

Woods, Mickey. "Reported HIV Cases on Rise at IU." Indiana Daily Student, April 6, 2009. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=67396 (accessed April 27, 2010).

Apr. 14th Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities • “an opportunity to explore the intersections of gender identity, gender expression and our religious beliefs. This educational workshop will help you demystify transgender experiences and invoke the compassion for diversity we are called to show all God's children. We will be joined by transgender educator Melanie "Mel" Martinez.” o Clower, John. ""Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities"." The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Keshet. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5346. Apr. 19th Bloomington AIDS Walk • A walk dedicated to earn money for AIDS research and awareness. o Clower, John. "Bloomington AIDS Walk." IU Student Global AIDS Campaign, Bloomington Hos. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5348.

May 5th Miss Gay Bloomington Newcomer 2009 • A drag queen contest that takes place annually in Bloomington. o Clower, John. "Miss Gay Bloomington Newcomer 2009." SpecialT Entertainment and Positive Link. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5522. May 29th Juried Erotic Art Show Reception • “This contemporary art exhibition features paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, wearable art, metalwork, fiber art, and video installations by local, national, and international artists. The artworks explore themes related to sex, gender, eroticism, reproduction, sexuality, romantic relationships, and the human figure.” o Clower, John. "Juried Erotic Art Show Reception." Kinsey Institute. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5507.

May 31st Local Cafe Owner Remembers Own Identity Transition • Local Café Owner tells the story of her transition of her understanding of Identity o Woods, Mickey. "Local cafe owner remembers own identity transition." Indiana Daily Student, 2009. Aug. 4th Screening of " Scout's Honor" • “Boys from every ethnic, religious, and economic background in suburbs, farms, and cities know and respect each other as they participate in the Boy Scouts of America. Unfortunately respecting boys whose sexual orientation is different from the majority is not a priority. Scout’s Honor, an award-winning documentary about the Boy Scout’s discriminatory treatment of openly gay men, whole-heartedly affirms the scouting ideals of courage, citizenship, and honor as it tells the story of one 13-year-old scout who launched a campaign to overturn the ban on gays.” o Clower, John. "Screening of " Scout's Honor"." Indiana University GLBT Student Support Services. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5670. Oct 4th GLBT Gala • A black tie event that raises money for GLBT Awareness. This event includes a drag show at Jake’s. o Clower, John. "GLBT Gala." Jake's Nightclub box office, Boxcar Books, Out!. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5912. Oct 22nd Annual OUT! Halloween Dance/Gala • An annual dance put together to help raise money for OUT! The GLBT club on campus. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 Nov. 19th Hoosier Daddy 2010 Drag King Competition • A recent annual drag competition featuring male impressionist at Indiana University. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 Dec. 6th Queens Who Care Drag benefit show • A drag show who’s proceeds go towards HIV/AIDS research. o Personal interview with Joshua Sutton, Oct. 1, 2009 <comments />