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Editor-in-Chief The Lexington Gay and Lesbian Services Organization seeks
Christopher R. Bauer to educate, enhance, and empower the community about
Copy Editor GLBTQQIA issues.
Ann Malcolm
Photographer GLSO Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Brian Hawkins Christopher R. Bauer, President
Calendar Coordinator Theodore Meacham, Vice-President
Chad Hundley Paul Brown, Secretary
Circulation Jacob Boyd, Treasurer
GLSO Board, Chad Hundley, Rebecca Adams Roberto L. Abreu, At Large
Amy Hatter, At Large
Donovan Jefferson, At Large
Tuesday G Meadows, At Large
LinQ is published monthly by and for the Lexington Gay and Todd Ryser—Oatman, At Large
Lesbian Services Organization members and community. The
Lexington Gay and Lesbian Services Organization envisions GLSO Staff
a community that accepts and celebrates each individual. Chad Hundley, Ofﬁce Manager
All LinQ submissions and advertisements can be made to GLSO Pride Center _ _
the editor (editor@glso.org) or to the GLSO Pride Center 389 Waller Avenue, Suite 100’ Lexmgton, KY 40504
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(859—253-3233). All submissions may be edited for length.
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have heard people say, “Save the transformational power of that presented theatre of social
Ithe drama for your mama.” theater. They say, “To fulfill our relevance,” Michael recalled.
Well, I don’t know ifI’d go that vision, we will, with the curiosity “I struggled for a While trying
far, but you have heard ME say of Pandora herself, seek to: to make Pandora fit a broader
“Honey, keep the drama on the ~Entertain, engage, and inspire mission, that of social issues,
stage where it belongs and out our audience, our community and when really all she ever wanted
of my face.” Ijust get annoyed the greater human community to be was a GLBT—themed
when people create unnecessary by presenting bold, cutting edge, theatre.” Over the years she has
drama. Maybe that is just a and unique theatrical pieces had several homes. The company
symptom of me getting older, that speak to the Gay, Lesbian, moved to the Bunbury Theater
but Mamaw ain’t got no time for Bi-Sexual, Transgender, and for its 2007—2008 season, and
that! Questioning community. then had to move in 2010 to
Drama that I DO have time ~Reveal the commonality ofall Actors Theater. Two seasons
for—actually make time for— people while investigating the later Pandora happily returned to
are the shows that my other half diversity of human nature and the old Bunbury, which had been
and I have season subscriptions particularly the nature of sexual renamed the Henry Clay Theater.
to attend and have for several orientation through artistic They have five amazing shows
years now. I am talking about expression. planned for this year’s upcoming
the shows produced by Pandora -Examine our individual and season and you can purchase a
Productions in Louisville. If you collective accountability for our season subscription for $80 (for
are unfamiliar with what I am society and community, exposing those challenged with math, that
talking about, this article is for the beauty and dignity of all is only $16 per show), or you
you and just may change your people and finally can buy a single show ticket
life—or atthevery least, enhance °Ignite and celebrate the for $18 in advance or $20 on
it. unfailing hope and triumph of the day of the show. This year’s
Pandora states on their website the human spirit.” line-up will include Passion
that their vision is “Profound The theater company originated (music by Stephen Sondheim),
relatedness and belonging by from humble beginnings back in Casa Valentina (written by
and for our diverse human 1995. By 1999, Michael Drury Harvey Fierstein), Choir Boy,
community.” Their mission is stepped in. “I had dreamed The Children’s Hour, and then
one of inclusivity: believing in of having a theatre company Continuedon nextpage

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closing the season with Psycho disappointed after attending a per subscription down to $75 for
Beach Party, by Charles Busch. Pandora show. So... hope to see a regular subscription, $65 for a
(Mamaw can’t wait... just you there! senior/student early bird price,
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an old-fashioned musical that is or a season subscription... tell you tell them you are a friend of
a love song to Hollywood’s “it them HelenaHandbasket sentyou Helena’s! (Discount codes active
takes one of every kind” platoon and get DIVA pricing! Pandora only for the month of April).
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Take my advice... attend at least price on tickets for YANK! (use Untilnext month... love ya’ll!!!
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yet, buy a season subscription, can see what you are getting Iwould love any comments or
because these shows are some of before you buy a subscription. suggestions you might have.
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“Like the pine trees lining the winding roads I’ve got a name, I’ve got a name...movin’ ahead so life don’t pass me by”
I got a Name by Jim Croce
1most everyone knows me changed by legal name from the of my up and downs throughout
Aas Tuesday. As I began one my parents’ gave me (hint: life made me the person that I am
to come out as transgender to it’s a boy’s name). Although I had today. I worked hard and tried to
my friends and family, it was no troubles with any of the above, be fair and honest with people and
important to me that people know as I was traveling, a businesslike they associated those attributes
and recognize the name that ﬁts TSA agent glanced at my picture with my name. Would changing
me best. I spent many years (and ID and made an ofﬂiand comment, my name erase all of my history,
several false starts) picking the “Well, that’s an unusual name would people think that I was not
name that matched not only my for a woman.” At that time, I all of the good things that I had
gender but also my personality. At just smiled and said, “I think my stood for in my life. I was never
the time I came out, I spent a lot parents were hoping for a boy.” an unhappy person so I thought
of thought about the best way to But, that ofﬂiand comment started “why should I change my name
explain my name and gender, butI me thinking about a legal name anyway?” I knew that I had to
did not spend a lot of time thinking change. be true to myself, and that meant
about all the places that my name The legal process of changing my changing my name.
would need to change. name was fairly straightforward. I still have a lot of work to do with
Last fall, I took several trips I printed a form from Court of mylegalname change.There are so
by air which caused me no small Justice website, took it to the many documents, identiﬁcations,
amount of anxiety thinking about Circuit Court clerk, and then I accounts, and there may be some
everything that could go wrong. got a court date. Emotionally, things thatIhave not even thought
The airplane could crash, we changing my name had some about, and I am in the process of
could have bad weather, I could different effects on me that I had taking care of all of that now.
miss my connection, and the not considered. Ihad always been You may write me at
security agent could select me for proud to carry my family name tmeadows828@gmail.com or
“extra screening” because of my and the name my parents gave me. follow me on twitter Tuesday G
identiﬁcations. My picture looks Changing my name was not meant Meadows. Now Tuesday is gone
like me, but at the time I had not to disrespect my mom and dad. All with the wind. 0
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crawling out of a dark hole into the Tailgating on “the hill” is a fantastic - 1 (8-02.) tub fresh small mozzarella
beautiful colors and sounds that scream experience. Food tmcks, music, and cheese balls .
freedom! In Lexington, April means fun. - 4 cups halved fresh strawberries
Keeneland and all the fun that goes As I’ve grown a little older... I ﬁnd - Thinly sliced fresh basil for garnish
alongwith it. Ifyouhave nevertailgated myself at the Farmers’ Markets more. - Combine all ingredients and serve by
at Keeneland, well, you’re missing out Weekends seem to be spent working itself or with on toast points
on a vital part of Lexington’s heritage. at the diner or working at home. ~22
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the uber rich, a day to bring out spiffy right down the street from our diner — Leaves from 4-5 mint sprigs _ .—
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6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday others in the community?
of the month at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (2025 We welcome LGBTQ individuals, their families,
Bellefonte Drive in Lexington). Typically, we have a friends, and allies to our confidential group meetings.
program the first half, followed by our support group. All are respected and welcome, wherever you are in
Our April meeting is Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30 p.m. your journery.
to 8:30 p,m,, and is an open forum. Share questions, For more information, check our website or Facebook
answers, perspectives, frustrations, and follow up last page.(www.pflagcentralkentucky.com)
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Take Back the Night is an annual event to raise a
uniﬁed community voice in solidarity with survivors ,
of violence and illuminate Lexington. "
Our efforts culminate in a physical demonstration
of reclaiming the darkness and insecurity of the night
with a march and rally on April 14th.
7:00 p.m. marches begin from
Patterson Ofﬁce Tower or Gratz Park TBTN
7:30 p.m. rally at Courthouse Plaza
in downtown Lexington
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