xt7hdr2p8f06 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7hdr2p8f06/data/mets.xml Lexington, KY Pride Community Services Organization 200102 This collection contains newsletters produced by the Lexington, Kentucky based Pride Community Services Organization. Included are publications from the organization through multiple name changes, such as LinQ magazine (July 2013-2016); the GLSO (Gay and Lesbian Services Organization) News (August 1986-June 2013); the GSO (Gay Services Organization) newsletter (1979-July 1986). Accession number 2016ms055. newsletters  English Pride Community Services Organization Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Pride Community Services Organization publications LGBTQ community--Kentucky LGBTQ culture LGBTQ newspapers Gay men Lesbians Bisexual people Transgender people Sexual minorities Gender identity Drag culture GLSO News, February 2001 text GLSO News, February 2001 2001 2019 true xt7hdr2p8f06 section xt7hdr2p8f06 Pride Center Has a New Home Mordi OPUS BC“
The lease has been signed and lamps, tables, bookcases, a On Saturday, Feb 24‘ AVOL is
the Pride Center of the Bluegrass microwave, coffee maker, televi- hosting theirfirst annual Mardi Gras
has a new home for the next three sion, VCR, stereo system, and art- Bell, a Black Tie Masquerade. It will
years. Actually we will not be mov- work. We will accept donations of be held at the Kentucky Horse
ing far, just downstairs at 389 Waller new or slightly used items or cash. Center (not the "Horse park"), 3330
Avenue. After looking all over town If you have artistic talents you Paris Pike. Doors open at 730'
we couldn‘t beat the rent, space, can help by creating a logo for the opening ceremony at 8 pm.
location, and parking. We take pos— new Pride Center of the Bluegrass. This promises to be a spectac-
session February 1st. We want to establish a symbol that ular evening with a cajun buffet din-
We want the new Pride Center will represent the vitality and diver- ner, dancing, and entertainment A
to be someplace really special that sity of the community we serve. live band, "The Rock Stars Qt Soul"
the whole community can enjoy and If you can provide any help, be will create a New Qtieens almos-
be proud of. The aim is to create a it your time, talent or ideas, materi- phere that will dispel any winter dol-
space that can be used foravarlety als or furnishings, financial assis- drums you may be experiencing.
of purposes. tones, or lust good old moral SUD- Come costumed, black tie formal, or
Now the work begins and...WE port and encouragement please fabulous. -
NEED YOU! contact Jane Minder, Pride Center The hostess for this event will
The first order of business will Committee Chair at 389-7698 or be Miss Whitney Boyles, Miss
be renovating the space to furnish a ladyianeky@yahoo.com. Kentucky 2000. The emcees for the
large area for social gatherings and The support we have already evening will be Brain and Cathleen
meetings, a smaller meeting received from many members of the Collins. This is a major Fundraiser
room/library, and an office. We will community has been very encour- forAvol and tickets are availabvle at
be doing the renovation work our- aging. GLSO and the Pride Center $50 per person. (Call AVQL 225-3000)-
selves so if anyone is involved in Committee would especially like to Come join us for an evening of New
the construction trade and can help thank those who responded to our Orleans style revelryl
with expertise or materials we need end of the year fund drive. You
you. donated over $1 ,000 dollars to ben-
lf you are someone with deco- efit the Pride Center. ’ ' ‘ ‘ ‘
rating talents we need help select- As the Pride Center of the
ing a pleasing color scheme and Bluegrass moves into the new year
window treatments. there is a new spirit and determina- J 7 ~ .
it's also time to start thinking tion to better serve our community. 7
about furnishing the new Pride We hope you share that spirit and
Center. We need office furniture will be an active part in the future of ' . ‘
and supplies, couches, armchairs, this important community resource.

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has lived in the Lexington area for 5 Seven Sisters will be shown in the struggling to make sense out Of their
years, and is originally from Eastern State Theater inside the Ky Theater. history.
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