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2011
fundraising calendar features
the return of Just Desserts
and an expanded Keene Karaoke IDOL! Events held at the Best
Western Sovereign Hotel, Winchester Street, Keene, NH unless
otherwise noted. Tickets can be reserved NOW with VISA/MC by
calling
603.357.6855 or email
susan.macneil@asmronline.org. |
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Saturday, May 7 -
KEENE KOMIC! Watch Sweet Baby Ray battle local favorites, including
newcomer Matt McGinny, to hang onto the title of Keene Komic! Audience
giveaways, raffles. Audience determines who will receive $200 grand prize.
Gino's Bar and Grill, 815 Court St, Keene. Show begins at 9p. Cover $10 per
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Tuesday, May 10 - FOR MY WIFE
with guest speaker, Charlene Strong Chronicles the making of
an activist for Marriage Equality. Charlene Strong was
thrust into the spotlight after the tragic death of her
wife, Kate. After facing this loss and the heartless
humiliation of hospital and funeral home staff, Charlene
took a stand and changed law in Washington state. Program
and documentary screening at 7pm Suggested minimum donation
$15 to support the work of NH Freedom to Marry Keene Public
Library Auditorium, Winter St, Keene
http://www.formywife.info/index.php |
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Postponing to
October for special surprise guest! Stay tuned...
(Originally scheduled for Sunday, May 22) - An Oh-So-Gay
Bridal Show!
Tie the Knot celebrates gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender couples who want to celebrate their wedding
in style. Walking the runway will be local and professional
models along with favorite female impersonators, featuring
all the finery associated with the big day. Vendors, raffles
and entertainment not to be missed as part of this singular
sensation! The afternoon concludes with wedding cake,
champagne and dancing. Door 2:30p, program 3-7. Tickets $15
each or $100 table of eight. |
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Friday, June 10 & 17 - Keene
Karaoke Idol adult auditions! Auditions will be held
at McCue's (12 Emerald St. Keene, NH) at 7:00 pm.
Click here to find out more
Saturday, June 18 - Keene
Karaoke Idol youth auditions!
(ages 7-14) Auditions will be held
at Heberdon Hall, Winter Street, Keene (next to the Keene
public library.) Pre-registration urged; register on-site
12:30p; auditions 1-4p.
Click here to find out more |
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Friday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, finale August 5 - Five
weeks of Keene Karaoke IDOL? Yes! You asked and we’re responding by
adding a youth category ages 7-14 to this popular event. Eight youth contestants
will join with the top 25 adults in the expanded version of everyone’s favorite
talent showcase. Judges Ted McGreer, Steve Pro and Jen Bond return. Watch for
details at www.keeneonline.com/idol/.
Door 6p, show 7, admission $10. Cash bar and menu offered by Waxy O’Connor’s
Irish Pub. Sponsored by Charlesworks, Ted’s Shoe and Sport, Steve Pro Land
Development Services, Target and Days Inn. Adult auditions
will be held at McCue's (12 Emerald St. Keene, NH) at 7:00pm
on Friday, June 10 and June 17. Youth auditions will
be held at Heberdon Hall, Winter Street, Keene from
1:00-4:00pm on Saturday, June 18. Adults $40, Youth $25.
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Friday, November 18 -
CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUAL
RIGHTS, MARRIAGE EQUALITY Activist Charlene Strong at KSC.On
Friday, November 18, Strong will travel to Keene State
College, Mountainview Room, 3rd floor Student Center, to
share her story and discuss the status of marriage equality
in New Hampshire and the United States, as well as efforts
to repeal DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) enacted by former
President Bill Clinton. Film clips from her documentary, for
my wife, will be shown.
View Press Release |
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Saturday, December 3 -
Glittery Balls!
Celebrate with the Ladies, hosted by Mama at the Best
Western Sovereign Hotel, Winchester Street, Keene,NH. Mama
and friends present an evening of adult entertainment (18+
unless accompanied by an adult) featuring all your favorite
female impersonators. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the
door, $100 for table of eight with paid reservation. Doors
open 8p, show at 9p.
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2011 WORLD AIDS DAY
QUILT TOUR - TOUR SCHEDULE TO BE RELEASED SOON: RESERVE NOW
BY CALLING 357-6855. The iconic AIDS Memorial Quilt
signifies loss and love like no other memorial, especially
as we reach the tragic 30-year landmark of the AIDS pandemic
in 2011. It is more important than ever to use the Quilt as
a teaching tool for a generation that cannot comprehend the
enormity of AIDS devastation in the world.
View Press Release
November 18, 2011 -
CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUAL
RIGHTS, MARRIAGE EQUALITY Activist Charlene Strong at KSC.
On Friday, November 18, Strong will travel to Keene State
College, Mountainview Room, 3rd floor Student Center, to
share her story and discuss the status of marriage equality
in New Hampshire and the United States, as well as efforts
to repeal DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) enacted by former
President Bill Clinton. Film clips from her documentary, for
my wife, will be shown.
View Press Release
September 16, 2011 -
GREETINGS FROM OBAMA
REPRESENTATIVE AT “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” REPEAL EVENT.
On Tuesday, September 20, the
17-year-old policy that has required gay service men and
women to hide their sexual orientation, known as Don’t Ask
Don’t Tell, will officially end. Kayla Calkin, the regional
field director for Obama for America will represent the
President at this momentous occasion.
View Press Release
July 19, 2011 -
GLAD files
anti-discrimination lawsuit on behalf of group home for
people with HIV and Hepatitis C.
For the second time Gay &
Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) has filed a lawsuit
against a New Hampshire town that is trying to shut down a
group home for people living with HIV and Hepatitis C Virus.
View Press Release
July 17, 2011 -
RESULTS OF KEENE
KARAOKE IDOL WEEK TWO
The contestant pool has been
narrowed to the Top 14 for week three of Keene Karaoke IDOL!
For the July 22 elimination round contestants will be
performing songs by the Beatles. Additionally, four
youth contestants join the event!
View Press Release
June 20, 2011 -
Top contestants have
been chosen for the eighth annual Keene IDOL
fundraiser of AIDS Services for the
Monadnock Region who will compete over the course of five
consecutive Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5.
View Press Release
May 16, 2011 -
AIDS Services for the
Monadnock Region NAMED FINALIST IN NATIONAL TOYOTA 100
CARS FOR GOOD PROGRAM. Toyota to Donate Vehicle to
Local Nonprofit Organizations Based on Public Votes
View Press Release
May
16, 2011 - AIDS
Services for the Monadnock Region
RECIPIENT OF DONATION FROM BOB’S DISCOUNT
FURNITURE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.
View Press Release
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