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 Fellowship 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." 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).

April 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).

April 14th, 2009

Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities Workshop held to address the intersections of gender identity and expression and religious beliefs. Transgender educator Mel Martinez attends.

Clower, John. ""Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities." Bloomington Beacon, March 25, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5346 (accessed April 27, 2010).

April 19th, 2009

Bloomington AIDS Walk raises money for AIDS research and awareness.

Clower, John. "Bloomington AIDS Walk." Bloomington Beacon, March 26, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5348 (accessed April 27, 2010).

May 29th, 2009

Juried Erotic Art Show Reception is held at the Kinsey Institute.

Clower, John. "Juried Erotic Art Show Reception." Bloomington Beacon, May 15, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5507 (accessed April 27, 2010).

May 30th, 2009

Miss Gay Bloomington 2009 honors Miss Chelsea Nicole Parker.

Clower, John. "Miss Gay Bloomington Newcomer 2009." Bloomington Beacon, May 18, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5522. (accessed April 27, 2010).

May 31st, 2009

Rachael Jones of Rachael's Cafe shares her transition story.

Woods, Mickey. "Local cafe owner remembers own identity transition." Indiana Daily Student, May 31, 2009. http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=68416 (accessed April 27, 2010).

August 4th, 2009

"Scout's Honor" screened at Monroe County Public Library.

Clower, John. "Screening of 'Scout's Honor'" Bloomington Beacon, August 4, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/567 (accessed April 27, 2010).

October 4th, 2009

GLBT Gala raises money for GLBT awareness at Jake's Nightclub.

Clower, John. "GLBT Gala." Bloomington Beacon, October 4, 2009. http://www.bloomingtonbeacon.org/node/5912 (accessed April 27, 2010).

October 22nd, 2009

Annual OUT! Halloween Dance/Gala raises money for OUT!

Joshua Sutton (President of OUT!, Bloomington, IN). Personal Interview, Oct. 1, 2009.

December 6th, 2009

Queens Who Care Drag show benefits HIV/AIDS research.

Joshua Sutton (President of OUT!, Bloomington, IN). Personal Interview, Oct. 1, 2009. <comments />