And this Tuesday, January 18^th, is a super-special one. Come out and meet the ladies of the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls from 7pm – midnight. Help celebrate the kick-off of their 10th anniversary season. Meet and mingle with the likes of skaters from the Holy Rollers, the Hellcats, the Putas Del Fuego and more!

Drink specials shall abound to keep you ladies happy, but that money will won’t go to waste. This TXRD ladies’ night is actually a fundraiser for the infamous Austin Angel’s women’s softball team. You know ‘em, you love ‘em… now come support ‘em!

Two raffles will be held for pairs of tickets to the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls’ first bout on January 30^th at the Palmer Events Center – All Scar Army vs. United Skates Navy (oh how clever!). Both teams are made up of all star players from the league, so it’s gonna be a bloody awesome bout—guaranteed. Raffle tickets are $2 for one or $5 for three (you DO NOT have to be present to win. A pair of tickets is a $30 value).

Want the scoop on Austin banked track roller derby? Go to www.TXRD.com.

And be sure to check out OCH’s ladies nights EVERY Tuesday night.

My initial reaction… Really??? No way. Not in Austin. This doesn’t happen here!

But it did. And now it’s time to do something about it. The community has organized swiftly, so this Saturday take part in the “Austin March Against Hate” at 2pm to take the same walk that Matt and Emmanuel took that night. Everyone will  gather at OCH starting at 2PM on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and then march from OCH to City Hall at 3PM.

If you play in any gay sports league, wear your jersey. If you are part of any LGBT organization, show your pride and dress accordingly. Bring your signs. Bring your voice. Bring your solidarity.

Show your support by responding to the Facebook invite here. As of right now there are over 800 confirmed attendees. And that’s why I love Austin.

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin.  Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, Jan. 25th:

Music:
***Ginger A. Thompson @ La Zona Rosa***
FREE show at one of Austin’s best known venues!!   It’s Ginger’s first time playing here so come out and have a few drinks.
WHEN - 9 pm
WHERE – La Zona Rosa

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street 

TUESDAY, Jan. 26th:

Homo Revolution/Networking:
*** AGLCC Monthly Luncheon***
This month will feature:
Mark Walters has worked as a city planner for the City of Austin for almost ten years and has lived in Austin for 22 years. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Radio-TV-Film and a graduate degree in Geography and Planning form Southwest Texas State.
Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non members.
WHEN – 11:30 am to 1 pm
WHERE – Mangia Pizza, 2401 Lake Austin Blvd

***HRC January Tuesdays Together***
Join HRC Austin members, friends and allies for our award-winning monthly social at Flemings Steakhouse in The Domain. Flemings will provide some light nibbles as well as happy hour specials. Come mix and mingle and learn more about what HRC is doing locally, nationally and opportunities to volunteer for upcoming events.   In addition, we will be signing up table captains and selling tickets for our 2010 HRC Austin Gala Dinner. For more information and how you can help with the dinner (sponsor, volunteer, donate an auction item or buy a program book ad) visit our dinner website at http://www.hrcaustin.org
WHEN – 6 to 8 pm
WHERE – Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 140
Austin, TX 78758

Trivia:
***Mother Egan’s – Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week!  They are in the FINALS!!  Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Egan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Got the need for speed?  At 5:30 pm the CCFR crew will be having a speed workout!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s El Chile on Barton Springs  (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27th:

Books:
***BookWoman Reading and Signing***
Mikaya Heart will be having a reading + signing of her book: My Sweet Wild Dance.  To find out more about the book, the author, and the event check out the website –
http://www.ebookwoman.com/event/mikaya-heart-reading-signing-my-sweet-wild-dance
WHEN - 7pm
WHERE – BookWoman, S. Lamar

Socializing:
***Hang Out Coffee Time***
Hang Out is one of the University of Texas’ LBGT social groups.  They meet to have coffee and hang out every Wednesday night at 10 pm onward.
WHEN – 10 pm
WHERE –  Cafe Medici on Guadalupe

Sports & Rec:
UT Men’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech
WHEN - 8 pm
WHERE - Frank Erwin Center

THURSDAY, Jan. 28th:

Music:
***Lisa Marshall performs***
WHEN – 9 pm
WHERE – TC’s Lounge

Socializing:
***Wymn to Wymn Meetup: Calling All Pool Players??***
Come play or just hang out and watch!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Sing up to find out…http://www.meetup.com/WymnToWymn-Meetup-Group/

Movies:
Old School Quote-Along – KEG party!
It will be a full on Keg Party, and they”ll be selling wristbands good for multiple drinks from a keg right in the theater. Sure, you could also just order by the pitcher from your server, but you can’t do a pitcher stand like you can with a keg stand, and what’s the point of drinking if you can’t do it upside down?
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Action Pack: 1999 Sing-Along
Holy crap. Not only did 1999 give birth to almost all of the pop music of the next ten years by giving us Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” and Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” but the cheese element was in full effect with the Goo Goo Dolls, rap was awesome with “Back That Ass Up” AND Will Smith’s “Wild Wild West” AND Jay-Z’s “Can I Get A…”
WHEN – 10:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s ThunderCloud Subs on Lake Austin Blvd. (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

FRIDAY, Jan. 29th:

Socializing:
***Captial City Front Runners Monthly Happy Hour***
Come hang out and meet the crew!
WHEN - 6 pm
WHERE - Sister’s Edge II

***Lesbian Coffee House Celebrates over 500 members***
Come and wear Orange (if you are a member)
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Join the meetup group to find out! http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/

Music:
***The Chelle Murray Band***
A member of the Lesbian Coffee house is promoting this band.  The lead singer is sassy, hilarious, super talented …and puts on a great live show. She does country/bluegrass/blues/rock and mean versions of our favorite 80′s songs
WHEN – 6 to 8 pm
WHERE – Lucky Lounge

Dating:
***Out in Austin – Lesbian Speed Dating***
This is a Pre-Valentine’s Speed Date… find your honey for the holiday!  You must sign up for this event: http://profile.myspace.com/Modules/Applications/Pages/Canvas.aspx?appId=119211&appParams=%7b%22rt%22%3a%22%2fExternal%2fFacebook%2fEvent%2fView%2f849417%22%7d&g=1′
WHEN – 7 to 10 pm
WHERE – Karma Lounge

Performing Arts:
***Talk and Performance with Tim Miller***
Free (no charge) – Performance Artist Tim Miller discusses and performs excerpts from his latest work, Lay of the Land. LAY OF THE LAND is Tim Miller’s saucy, sharp-knifed look at the State of the Queer Union during a time of trial. Careening from his sexy misadventures while performing in 45 States, to street protests for Marriage Equality, to the electoral assaults on gay folks all over the country, to a grade-school flag monitor, to choking on cheap meat caught in his 10-year old gay boy’s throat, LAY OF THE LAND friskily gets at that feeling of gay folks being perpetually on trial, on the ballot, and on the menu! LAY OF THE LAND is a “lay” in all kinds of ways: a sex-assignation, a queer citizenship map, and a narrative ballad with a recurrent refrain! (Miller’s favorite way-down-the-list definition for “lay”!).
WHEN – 2 pm 
WHERE – UT Campus 2.180 Winship

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

SATURDAY, Jan. 30th:

Music/Socializing:
***Donna Jam***
A 5 women, one stage music showcase!  Austin’s own little Lillith Fair!  Tickets are $10 at the door.  $8 if you contact info@lezgoaustin.com by Friday, Jan 29th.
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s Restaurant, S. First

Sports & Rec:
***GALA – Golf  Among Ladies Association***
GALA is a lesbian only golf league, which plays monthly at the public courses. While you do not have to be a good player, you do have to have played so that you know course etiquette and how to get around 18 holes. The format is a four person best ball scramble which allows women of all abilities to participate. There are prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and the team with the least amount of putts. We have a yearly planned party/meeting along with other events after golf, either at the course or at someone’s house. This group is also a good way to meet other golfers who like to play golf. To get on the mailing list, get the schedule or sign up for the next outing, contact Lesley at this email address:
galagolf@hotmail.com

***Hill Country Ride for AIDS Cocoa Social***
The Cocoa Social marks the beginning of our official training ride season!  Dust off those bike shorts and meet up for some warm cocoa, good friends and a nice, easy ride around town.  Everyone is welcome!  Distances: 12 or 24 mile options.
WHEN - Meet up: 9:00 am Ride out: 10:00 am
WHERE – Starting location: 3809 Hidden Hollow Lane, Austin, Texas 78731 (Off Hart Lane between Spicewood Springs and Greystone)

UT Men’s Basketball vs. Baylor
WHEN - 3 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Whole Foods!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks TRANSFORMERS!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10:15 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

 SUNDAY, Jan. 31st:

Comedy:
***Jest Fest – Featuring Holly Lorka***
A new comedy show at a South Austin landmark. Come top off your weekend by laughing at some of our finest and most adorable local comedians, including Carey Moore and Sean Mooney. $5 cover turns our all day Happy Hour into a VERY Happy Hour.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Jovita’s Restaurant, S. First

Sports & Rec.:
***UT Women’s Basketball vs. Baylor…PINK ZONE***
Come help the Longhorns turn the Frank Erwin Center pink for breast cancer awareness against Baylor.
WHEN: 4 pm 
WHERE:  Frank Erwin Center

1) the Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup    

2) the Austin Lesbian Poolplayers Meetup        

3) the Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup      

But what happens when these three groups all converge on the SAME NIGHT, at the SAME LOCATION, at the SAME TIME??? I think Mercury goes into retrograde (not entirely sure).

Check it out…lots of ladies of all ages and interests will be hanging out on up north on Friday, January 22nd at 8:30. The stellar 80s cover band Red Alert will be playing at 9:15 so let the dancing and pool playing commence. There may be a small cover charge, so bring a little cash with ya. I guarantee you’ll meet some very cool and interesting ladies there.

If you’re gonna go, you need to find out the secret location. The only way to do so is to sign up for one of these meetups and RSVP– so take your pick below!

http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/calendar/12225291/

http://www.meetup.com/TheAustinWomenGayLesbianpoolplayerMeetupGroup/calendar/12148255/

http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse/calendar/12305562/?a=fd_new_rsvp_tl

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin.  Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, Jan. 11th:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street

Homo Revolution:
Federal Court Accepts Challenge of PROP 8
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: Everywhere

***AGLCC Austin Pride Planning for 2010***
The AGLCC & Pride Foundation will host an event to plan Austin Pride Parade, Festival and Fundraising events for 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn. People interested as an organizer, volunteer, vendor, entertainer, donor, fundraiser, media partner, or make other contributions are encouraged to attend. Questions should be directed to Chad Peevy 512-330-1002 or president@aglcc.org.
WHEN – 7 pm to 9 pm
WHERE – Hilton Garden Inn downtown

TUESDAY, Jan. 12th:

Sociazling:
***Allgo Monthly Movie Screening***
Allgo is a statewide queer people of color organization.  This month they will be screening the movie Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom.  Current and classic movies which incite discussion are screened.  Movie nights are free. Donations are accepted.  Snacks are provided.
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Allgo Office (701 Tillery St. Suite A1, Austin, TX)

Movies:
Girlie Night presents Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Trivia:
***Mother Egan’s – Austin Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup***
The Gay & Lesbian Couples Meetup group will have a team this week!  They are in the FINALS!!  Join this awesome Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/austin-gay-lesbian-couples/
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Egan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

Opal Divine’s Trivia
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Speed Clinic with Rogue Running***
Got the need for speed?  At 5:30 pm the CCFR crew will be having a speed workout!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Whole Foods (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13th:

Music:
LC Rocks
One of Austin’s most popular 80′s coverbands!!
WHEN – 9:30 pm
WHERE – Speakeasy

Movies:
Midnight Movie Double Feature
Movie picks are a surprise…show up to find out. $2 beer specials. Movies are free!
WHEN: 9pm and Midnight
WHERE: Spider House Coffee on campus

Theatre:
The Color Purple
OPRAH WINFREY PRESEN TS THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg. (Runs Tuesday – Sunday)
WHEN – 7:30 pm 
WHERE -  Bass Concert Hall

Socializing:
***Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup: Movie Night**
Join the ladies for a night out to watch a movie!
WHEN - 6 pm
WHERE – join the meetup group to find out!

 Relay For Life Central Austin Kick-off Party!
Join the Relay For Life of Central Austin Kick-off Party on Wednesday, January 13 at Abel’s on the Lake! Sign up your team, pick up materials and get started on making this year’s Relay a success!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE - Abel’s on the Lake

THURSDAY, Jan. 14th:

Movies:
Action Pack presents the PULP FICTION Quote-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Action Pack: 1999 Sing-Along
Holy crap. Not only did 1999 give birth to almost all of the pop music of the next ten years by giving us Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” and Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” but the cheese element was in full effect with the Goo Goo Dolls, rap was awesome with “Back That Ass Up” AND Will Smith’s “Wild Wild West” AND Jay-Z’s “Can I Get A…”
WHEN – 10:40 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s The Galaxy Cafe on West Lynn (6:45 pm)!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers

Socializing:
***Hill Country Ride For AIDS Kick-off Party*** 
 In 2009 The Hill Country Ride for AIDS raised over $650, 000 to help people in central Texas living with HIV/AIDS. This year we are aiming to raise $700, 000, and we can only do it with your support. This year’s ride date is April 24, 2010.
Join us and bring your friends for the 2010 Hill Country Ride for AIDS Kick-Off Party! You don’t have to be signed up to ride, just come, meet other riders and crew and found out more about this fantastic event!
WHEN - 7 pm
WHERE – La Zona Rosa

FRIDAY, Jan. 15th:

Socializing:
***Guerilla Queer Bar***
A monthly “invasion” of straight bars across the city. Location is posted on the actual day of the event, so check out www.smokingbanana.com for the announcement. Dress code this month: WEAR PLAID!!
WHEN – 6-9 pm
WHERE – TBD (day of)

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks Forrect Gump!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

Midnight Movie Double Feature
Movie picks are a surprise…show up to find out. $2 beer specials. Movies are free!
WHEN: 9pm and Midnight
WHERE: Spider House Coffee on campus

SATURDAY, Jan. 16th:

Volunteer:
***Austin Gay Professionals – MLK Day of Service***
Interested in a day of volunteer work? Saturday, January 16 is the MLK Day of Service. There are a number of projects to choose from, like Project Transitions’ Top Drawer Thrift Store.

Socializing:
***Equality Texas Martini Mixer***
Tickets are sold out
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Mercury Hall

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Zocalo!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

UT Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M
WHEN – 5 pm
WHERE – Frank Erwin Center

Movies:
Master Pancake Theatre mocks Forrect Gump!
WHEN – 7 pm and 10 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Ritz downtown

  SUNDAY, Jan. 17th:

Socializing/Fundraising:
***HER HRC***
Join HRC Austin members, friends and allies for a National Night of Celebrating for Women.  Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a special menu with $5 apps will be available.  $3 Beers, Happy Hour Prices on Drinks
With Perfomances By: Comediennes - Allie Rolison and Holly Lorka
Band –  Grrlz Will Be Boiz
Click here to buy your tickets: http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=101443&autologin=true
WHEN: 7 – 10 pm
WHERE:  El Sol y La Luna (6th Street)

Sports & Rec:
***TX Roller Derby***
The bank track roller derby is back in session this weekend with their
first game of the 2010 season! This is bound to be a good one as the
Calvello Cup Champion Hellcats take on the undefeated All Scar Army.
This will be a sight to see because the Hellcats have a really good
chance of beating the Army.
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE – Palmer Events Center (Barton Springs Rd.)

Socializing:
***Austin Lesbian Book Club Meetup***
The group will be discussing the book “Their Eyes were Watching God.”
WHEN – 11 am
WHERE -  sign up to find out!

Ted Olson and David Boies, two high-profile lawyers (who worked the Bush v. Gore 2000 opposing one another) representing two same-sex couples who were denied the right to marry, are challenging Proposition 8′s federal constitutionality and believe that it should be repealed.

“This unequal treatment of gays and lesbians denies them the basic liberties and equal protection under the law that are guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution,” their suit states.

According to the suit, Proposition 8:

• Violates the Due Process Clause by impinging on fundamental liberties
• Violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
• Singles out gays and lesbians for a disfavored legal status, thereby creating a category of “second-class citizens.”
• Discriminates on the basis of gender.
• Discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation.

The trial is supposed to be made available for viewing tonight on YouTube, so if you are interested in watching the hearing minute by minute be looking out for that! 

You can also show your support without even leaving your chair by “attending” on the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210238489967&ref=ts

This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin.  Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd!

MONDAY, Dec. 21st:

Trivia:
Fado’s Trivia Night
WHEN – 7:30 pm
WHERE – Fado’s Irish Pub on 4th Street

TUESDAY, Dec. 22nd:

Socializing:
***Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup – 37th Street Christmas Lights***
The Austin Lesbian Coffee House Meetup is a lesbian social group on Meetup.com.  In order to participate in their events, you will need to become a part of the group by signing up here: http://www.meetup.com/AustinLesbianCoffeeHouse.  This Tuesday they will be enjoying dinner at Central Market in a privately reserved room and then going to see the spectacular Christmas Lights on 37th street!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Central Market on N. Lamar

Movies:
***Hey Homo! presents Female Trouble***
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

Trivia:
Mother Egan’s
WHEN – 7:15 pm
WHERE – Mother Egan’s Irish Pub on West 6th Street

Opal Divine’s
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE – Opal Divine’s South Congress

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Tues/Thurs. at 5:30 pm – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Dinner and networking always follows after…this time it’s Jo’s on 2nd Street!
WHEN – 5:30 pm
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers 

UT Men’s Basketball vs. Michigan State
WHEN – 6 pm
WHERE –  Frank Erwin Center

Theatre:
The Santaland Diaries – A gay classic by David Sedaris!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE –  Zach Scott Theatre
BUY TIX @ www.zachtheatre.org

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 23rd:

Music & Socializing:
***Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Carolyn Wonderland Band, Shopping, Dancing…***
Austin Lesbian Coffee house is also having a meet up at this event.
WHEN – 6:30 pm
WHERE – Austin Convention Center downtown

Movies:
Elf Quote-Along!
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE – Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz 

Theatre:
The Santaland Diaries – A gay classic by David Sedaris!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE –  Zach Scott Theatre
BUY TIX @ www.zachtheatre.org

THURSDAY, Dec. 24th:

Movies:
Grandma’s Boy Quote-Along
WHEN – 7 pm
WHERE –  Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Ritz

FRIDAY, Dec. 25th:

Theatre:
The Santaland Diaries – A gay classic by David Sedaris!
WHEN – 8 pm
WHERE –  Zach Scott Theatre
BUY TIX @ www.zachtheatre.org

SATURDAY, Dec. 26th:

Sports & Rec:
***Capital City Front Runners’ Run***
Every Saturday at 10 am – Jog the Lady Bird Lake trail with the CCFR crew!  Lunch and networking always follows after.. this time it’s Austin Java at City Hall!
WHEN – 10 am
WHERE – Underneath Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake Trail, by the water coolers.

That’s right Shangri La, get ready cause we’re about to rock your little straight bar world.  You won’t know what to do with so many hot lesbians in one place.  We are bringing on the gay brigade and we are ready party!

Don’t be the only lesbian in Austin wearing your party pooper pants – come out and represent!!  Mix, mingle, drink some beer, heck bring your own koozies!  LezGoAustin will be there to take pictures of all our beautiful ladies at this event and we want everyone to get in on the action. 

Here are the TOP SECRET details (just kidding you can tell everyone and their mom):

Your Host:  Goldstar ATX Promotions
When: Sunday 12/20
Where: Shangri La at 1016 E. 6^th Street
Time: 6 pm until you just can’t hang anymore

We’ll see YOU there!

Parker celebrates with her partner Photo: AP

History has been made…deep in the heart of Texas.  Where the doctrine of the conservative right usually reigns, a mold has been broken.  Houston, TX is the largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor.  Annise Parker has done it – and she has not only proven herself worthy of the job, but has also proven that when it comes down to it, even a city in the conservative south is growing less and less concerned with a candidate’s gender and sexual orientation and more concerned with the issues.

The LGBT community is celebrating Parker’s win as hope for a more promising future.

“The fact that an openly gay candidate wins for mayor in the nation’s fourth largest city, in the South, in Texas, shows that when Americans get to know gay people as people, not as stereotypes, their resistance to treating gay people equally reduces,” Evan Wolfson, director of Freedom to Marry, a gay-marriage advocacy group, told USA Today.

All of those anti-gay campaign efforts in Houston led anti-gay activists and conservative religious groups failed to sway the opinion of the majority.  What is that old saying…oh yes, stick and stones may break my bones but…Annise Parker has won anyway!

This Thursday, December 17th at The Rusty Spur on E. 7th Street downtown, Goodwheelchairs.org is hosting Big Queer Bingo at 8pm.

It’s going to be the most fun you’ll have for the rest of the year. Bingo is going to be run cosmically queer style with disco balls, dance music, disco lights, drag queers, comedians, happy hour prices, regular bingo, instant pull-tab bingo, raffle prizes, cash prizes, glam, glitz, and glitter (and maybe a pony)! We want to see all of Austin’s queer groups represented, so bring your best Diva, gender outlaw, butch, femme, fairy, dyke, queen, hag, whatever. If you’re part of the LGBT community, we want to see you out! There’s plenty of fun and prizes for everyone! 

Here’s the deets one more time:
Big Queer Bingo
This Thursday (12/17)
The Rusty Spur 405 E. 7th Street
8pm 

A word from The Spur:
EVERYONE is welcome! You’ll be comfortable no matter who you are. The bar is wheelchair accessible; there are places to change; all bingo numbers called will be visually accessible for the deaf community; raffle tickets start at $1 and there’s no cover charge. Come out and support Austin, the queer community, and a great Austin charity.