Single Tickets now on sale for NC Gay/Lesbian Film Festival!

The 16th annual  North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival now has individual tickets for sale, in addition to 10-packs and Friends of the Festival special deal packs!

 

Don't miss out on a screening because it sold out--peruse the schedule and start picking your favorites!

 

The Festival runs Thursday, August 11 through Sunday, August 14.

 

General ticket link here.

 

 

 

Be sure to "like" our Facebook page and get sneak peaks at many of the screenings!

This weekend: CMF 31 @ CAM!

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CMF Gala 31 Saturday, July 30 CAM 409 W. Martin Street, Raleigh   Pre-gala Happy Hour Friday, July 29  The Union 327 West Davie, Raleigh     Drag Brunch Sunday, August 7  The Mint 219 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh       View all sponsors and hosts.         Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF) is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit that raises money and supports education and outreach for organizations within and beyond the local LGBT community.   Crape Myrtle Festival, Inc. P.O. Box 12201 Raleigh, NC 27605-2201   www.crapemyrtlefest.org

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Your Center's August Events

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SERVING THE TRIANGLE AND BEYOND   411 Hillsborough Street  Raleigh, NC 27603 web: www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com email: info@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com phone: 919.832.4484 fax: 919.832.4483       Here's What's Happening in August August 2011 SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW TEXTING SERVICE! Stay in touch with all the latest news from the Center. Get text alerts of Center events and happenings, and last minute reminders. Simply text "getext LGBT" TO 368674, reply "1", and then reply "yes" to subscribe. [Standard rates will apply]   THE CENTER'S LIBRARY       will be opening this August. The mission of the library is to provide access to resources for LGBT study and entertainmnent, and to encourage exploration of the LGBT experience in a safe and welcoming environment.   We are now accepting donations of books, magazines, DVDs and CDs to add to our growing collection of resources. Please bring donations to the Center during regular hours. All donations may be considered income tax deductible. Please note that we cannot accept any VHS videos, cassette tapes or records. Contact Erin at erin@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com with questions or concerns. Upcoming Events  Friday, July 29 327 West Davie Street, Raleigh 6:30 - 9:30 PM   CRAPE MYRTLE FESTIVAL HAPPY HOUR AT THE UNION   Saturday, July 30 Contemporary Art Museum [CAM] 409 West Martin Street, Raleigh 7 - 11 PM   CRAPE MYRTLE FESTIVAL GALA 31. The Center is proud to be a Crape Myrtle Festival major grant recipient. The Gala concludes CMF's 2010-2011 season of fundraising for local HIV/AIDS and LGBT-supportive organizations. Cash bar, silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres from a variety of local restaurants. Tickets are $30 (students $20) at the door or online here   Saturday, July 30 Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM   2ND ANNUAL TRIANGLE BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION. Events taking place all day at the Marriott Hotel, including a Black Pride Expo and roundtable workshops. See http://trangleblackpride.org for more information.   Sunday, July 31 @ the Center 411 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 5 PM   MClub DISCUSSION GROUP "HEAR ME OUT".  This is one of MClub's most popular events! Everybody puts a topic into a bowl and we draw at random and talk for a while on each topic. It's a lot of fun and we learn about life and each other.   Friday, August 5 @ the Center 411 Hillsborough St., Raleigh 6 - 9 PM   FIRST FRIDAY ART AND WINE RECEPTION, featuring the art of Diane Amato. Experiments with plastic and pinhole cameras, black and white infrared film, cross processing, and controlling light, shape and movement in the studio. Visit her web site at http://www.dianeamato.com. Complimentary wine and delicious food courtesy of Jibarra Mexican restaurant.   Friday, August 5  Calvary United Methodist Church 304 E. Trinity Ave., Durham 7:30 - 11 PM   DURHAM GAME NIGHT. Free and open to all ages, this is a smoke-free, alcohol free social event. If you enjoy playing board games and card games in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, then this is the place for you.   Saturday, August 13 Carolina Theater Downtown Durham 8 - 12 PM   NCGLFF PLAZA PARTY. 2nd annual Official NC Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Party, sponsored by the LGBT Center of Raleigh. $15 admission includes beer, wine and food. Takes place in the plaza in front of the Carolina Theatre. For tickets and complete festival information visit http://www.ncglff.org   Sunday, August 14 2111 E. Main St., Durham 5 - 7 PM   QUEER YOGA COLLECTIVE. Free to the public every 2nd Sunday. The QYC is a safe and affirming space for all yoga loving and yoga curious queers. Co-sponsored bye the Center's new gender queer initiative called "QT". Visit http://queeryogacollective.wordpress.com/ for more information.   Wednesday, August 17 Busy Bee Cafe 225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh 6 - 8 PM   WOMEN'S HAPPY HOUR. Wednesday is Women's Night! Join us for a midweek Happy Hour on the balcony of the busy Bee Cafe. Then we'll head over to Games Night at the View for Guitar hero and pool.   Friday, August 19 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh 7:30 - 11 PM   RALEIGH GAME NIGHT. Free and open to all ages, this is a smoke-free, alcohol free social event. If you enjoy playing board games and card games in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, then this is the place for you.   Sunday, August 21 @ the Center 411 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh 3 - 4 PM   The LESBIAN BOOK CLUB meets every 3rd Sunday at the Center. Contact ajohndro@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com to be added to the mailing list. This month's featured book: The Last Time I Wore a Dress. This memoir is both a powerful indictment of Gender Identiy Disorder treatment and an inspiring testament of one person's survival. Wish List Below are some ot the items that we currently need. Please consider making a donation of one of the following to the Center so that we can fuction better and more efficiently: Commercial water fountain Landscape gift card or materials The LGBT Center of Raleigh, Inc. is a 501-c-3 non-profit corporation. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Quick Links DONATE NOW Volunteer    Resources and Referrals Our Sponsors  Please patronize our loyal Sponsors and tell them how much you appreciate their support

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Poetry Slam

Sunday 07.31. Poetry Slam and Open Mic. Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
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Triangle Black Pride Kicks off Tonight at 313

BROOKS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE OFFICIAL TRIANGLE BLACK PRIDE KICK-OFF OPENING PARTY 

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT BY 
ALEXIS BROOKS
PARIS NICOLE BROOKS 
ANDREA CARLISLE 

DJ SEDRICK ON THE 1'S AND 2'S

HOSTED BY JAZMINE BROOKS

$8 MEMBERS 
$10 GUESTS 

THIS IS THE ONE AND ONLY OFFICIAL OPENING CLUB EVENT FOR TRIANGLE BLACK PRIDE 2011

A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED.....

News from LGBT Center of Raleigh

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LGBT Center of Raleigh Press Release 411 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27603 919-832-4484 email: info@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com web: www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com   THE LGBT CENTER OF RALEIGH ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOBBY HILBURN   RALEIGH, NC, July 25, 2011 - The Board of Trustees of The LGBT Center of Raleigh has announced today that Bobby Hilburn, the organization's Executive Director for the past year, will be leaving the organization on October 14, 2011 to pursue other career opportunities.   The LGBT Center, a Community Center that supports the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals within the Triangle and beyond has made great strides in the past year under Hilburn's leadership.   "Leading the LGBT Center of Raleigh has been an absolute honor and I am proud to have been part of something so important to so many," states Hilburn. "I became involved in order to help create a place for our community and never envisioned I would become its first director. The Center will always have a very special place in my heart and I look forward to the future as it continues to serve and support our LGBTQ community"   Under Mr. Hilburn's direction, The Center has reached new heights within the community. During his tenure, Hilburn was able to increase the number of supporters, donors, and volunteers that support The Center. His efforts helped to move The Center to its new and larger location at 411 Hillsborough St. in downtown Raleigh. One of his most impressive achievements, however, is making it possible for The Center to be open seven days a week, providing much needed services to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.   Responding to Mr. Hilburn's announcement, The Chair of the Center's Board of Trustees, Glen Medders said:   "Bobby has been the face of the LGBT Center for the past several years and has been instrumental in directing the amazing growth and success of the Center. He has worked on this project for more than five years and oversaw the opening of our first location on Cabarrus Street and our monumental move to 411 Hillsborough Street this year. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Bobby in the future as the Center continues to expand and mature."   According to Medders, the Board of Trustees has already established a committee to oversee the national search for The Center's next Executive Director. This committee will be working in the coming months to recruit and select a new leader.   For more information on The LGBT Center of Raleigh, visit www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com. The LGBT Center of Raleigh is a 501(c)3 Community Center that strives to strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities, facilitate the incubation of supportive services and groups, and identify needs and advocate for resources benefiting the diverse population of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual people, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina

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