The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin

TONIGHT: Q***r Movie Night

You Rang? The showing of the cult classic THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be taking place!!

DOORS OPEN AT 5:45pm
MOVIE STARTS AT 6:30pm

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TOMORROW: Q***r Movie Classics!!

Put on your witches shawls & Broomsticks you can crawl on as we take a call on THE ADDAMS FAMILY for September's Q***r Movie Night selection!!

Learn about the history of the iconic characters, the making of the film & how the q***r community has related to the family's example of defying societial pressures & accepting their uniqueness. For instance, did you know many cite Wednesday Addams as a q***r icon?
Join in on the spooky & ooky, you don't wanna miss this!

DOORS OPEN AT 5:45pm
MOVIE STARTS AT 6:30pm

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Are you a supporter of Public Education in Kenosha?

Join the Kenosha Education Justice Coalition along with other Kenosha public school champions TODAY, September 12, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm for the Pints for Public Ed event at Hold My Beer! *Attendees have the option to enjoy a free round of axe throwing, as well as a selection of food purchased by KEJC.*

Register for the event and sign the petition committing to support our students and public schools at the Kenosha Annual Meeting of Electors: https://bit.ly/KEJCAM91724

IN 3 DAYS: Q***r Movie Classics!!!

Join us as we take a call on THE ADDAMS FAMILY as a lead-in to the spooky season for this month's Q***r Movie Classics. Did you know originally music legend & LGBT icon CHER was meant to play the alluring Morticia Addams in the movie. No disrespect, but no one could have done it better than Anjelica Huston in the film. However, we can see it.

THIS SATURDAY, SEPT 14TH
DOORS OPEN AT 5:45pm
MOVIE STARTS AT 6:30pm

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IN 1 WEEK!! Q***r Movie Classics

Join us in kickstarting the spooky season with the showcasing of the 1991 cult classic THE ADDAMS FAMILY!! Stay after for the talk-back where these topics will be discussed!

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Core memories ✨

A fun memory to revisit as school is about to start!

Every year, the The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin hosts an Equality Prom for youth. This year's theme was Renaissance and it kicked off Pride Month. The Equality Prom is a safe space for youth to be themselves and to enjoy a fun night of music, a taco bar and entertainment, and we’re proud to support it.

Have you heard we expanded our Youth Programming in Kenosha earlier this year?

Groups are open for youth ages 11-18 to find a safe space for self-expression and a place to vent with peers their own age, make new friends, and have a creative outlet once a month!

Kenosha:
Be You: Youth Group | 1st Wednesday of each month from 5-6 PM
Youth Art Night | 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 PM

Racine:
Be You: Youth Group | Every Thursday from 5-6 PM
Youth Art Night | 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30-7 PM

Parenting with Pride, a peer-to-peer support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children to resource pool & understand how to better support their children.
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month

Sign up: https://lgbtsewi.org/sign-up/

TONIGHT: Q***r Movie Night!!!

We're showcasing of the 2017 q***r classic SATURDAY CHURCH starring POSE actresses & trans activists MICHAELA JAE RODRIGUEZ & INDYA MOORE!!! A story of self discovery, finding community & surviving religious trauma through song, is one you don't want to miss!!

DOORS OPEN AT 5:45pm
MOVIE STARTS AT 6:30pm

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TOMORROW!!!

Get ready for a eclectic film about identity, community & religion as we showcase the 2017 q***r classic SATURDAY CHURCH, starring Luka Kain, Michaela Jae Rodriguez and Indya Moore!!

Did you know that this film was shot in just 20 days, according to an article the film's director did back in 2018?!!!

Learn more facts like this & stay for a heartfelt conversation on the film's themes tomorrow night!

Doors Open at 5:45pm
Movie starts at 6:30pm

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IN 3 DAYS!!!

We'll be showcasing the 2017 q***r movie classic SATURDAY CHURCH, starring Luka Kain, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez & Indya Moore!!! STAY after for the talk back about finding community & the journey of self discovery.

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Community member project for a short video! If you're interested in a fun free project email video creator Hayden and the Center at, [email protected]

THIS SATURDAY!!!

Join us for an electric fantasy musical about self discovery & finding your tribute as we showcase the 2017 Q***r Movie Classic SATURDAY CHURCH, starring LUKA KAIN, MICHAELA JAÉ RODRIGUEZ & INDYA MOORE!!

Stay after for the in‐depth discussion as well, as we talk about our journey with self discovery & finding our community!

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IN 2 WEEKS

Join us AUGUST 24th for the showcasing of the 2017 q***r classic SATURDAY CHURCH, starring POSE actresses Michaela Jae Rodriguez & Indya Moore!!

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Join City of Racine, Wisconsin Government & Payne Consulting, LLC at the Center this Wednesday, August 14th @5:30 PM for a Community Conversation to discuss safety in our community!

For City of Racine residents.

The August primary is this upcoming Tuesday! Cast your ballot by then.

Do you know about the constitutional amendment questions?

Resources:
https://pridetothepolls.com/
https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/august-2024-constitutional-amendments

TOMORROW!!!

Calling all WWE fans as we tackle the 2nd edition of the Royal Rumble Viewing Party!!

Along with the showcase of the 2023 Men's match & the 1st Women's match from 2018, we will be paying a special tribute to late champion Bray Wyatt.

So learn about the q***r history of one of the most watched sporting events & join in the fun!!

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Buy your tickets online or at the dock! 😎

Kenosha Be You: Youth Group this afternoon at Kenosha Creative Space !

See you there at 5PM 💅

📚 Calling all book readers!! 📚

📖 11:00 AM - For Teens

This Tuesday, August 6th hear from Bill Konigsberg and — if you're lucky — win a copy of his newest book! Bill Konigsberg has authored seven young adult books, which have won awards like the Stonewall Book Award, the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor and the Lambda Literary Award. He will discuss his books and the art of writing and talk with teen attendees. Bill lives with his husband, Chuck, and their two Labradoodles, Mabel and Buford. Learn more at BillKonigsberg.com and .

📖 6:00 PM - All ages are welcome, but younger patrons and their caretakers should use their best judgment to decide if the topic is appropriate for them.

In this presentation, Bill Konigsberg sheds light on a widespread but often overlooked challenge: mental health and su***de. Through sharing what he's learned from writing young adult, LGBTQ+-focused books, engaging with his readers, and experiencing mental health challenges himself, Konigsberg will encourage listeners to take steps towards healing, connection and openness.

CALLING ALL WRESTLING FANS!!!
In less than 2 weeks we will be embarking in the 2nd annual ROYAL Rumble Viewing party! If you are interested in participating in the Entrance Music Showdown, please email Jasmine with your music request by August 7th! The viewing party will be Saturday, the 10th, don't miss it!!
Let's get ready to RUMBLE!!!

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Check out what is happening at the Center →

📚July 30th: Q***r Book Club

This evening virtually @ 6 PM Q***r Book Club is meeting to discuss "Red, White, & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston
Email [email protected] for the link!

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🏳️‍🌈August 1st: Human Rights Campaign

Equity in Action Training @ The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin
6:00-8:00 PM

Do you want to take action to support equal rights for all people? This training will give you practice and tips on messaging, strategy, and safety in the fight for equality.

Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/hrcwi/event/641709/

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🧘🏽August 3rd: FREE Wellness Reiki @ The LGBT Center of SE WI

Our world is full of ways to bring wellness and peace to ourselves.
Have you ever heard of Reiki and wondered what it’s all about?

→ Spots are limited, reserve now! https://www.facebook.com/share/baJmrRaHGo7PaaYj/

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🌊August 8th: Q***r Boat Cruise w/ !

Experience a wonderful August evening with great city views, a sunset, and even better company! This is a unique opportunity to bring our LGBTQ+ communities together from all over SE Wisconsin for a beautiful evening of dancing, mixing, and mingling!

Tickets & Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/N84zMJvTx6kSWhKX/

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🤼‍♀️August 10th: 2nd Annual Royal Rumble Night

Be prepared to yell at the screen, cheer on your favorite wrestlers and learn about the q***r history. Bring your old wrestling uniforms, dress up as your favorite WWE wrestlers, or bring signs as fans or hecklers & be ready for a wild night!

Disclaimer: No actual wrestling will be replicated. lol

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🪡 August 15th & 21st: Quilting with Pride with the Racine Public Library

Help us prep our pride quilt fabric swatches! We’ll use these swatches to assemble our community Pride Quilt over the coming months.

August 15th 5:30PM @ The Center
August 21st 5:30 PM @ Kenosha Creative Space

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"Wrestling has more than one royal family." -Excerpt from Cody Rhodes intro music.

Get ready for the intense night of the WWE Royal Rumble Viewing Party & the rousing in-depth discussion of the q***r history behind these tournaments! We'll be viewing the 2023 mens match & the first ever Women's match from 2018. And we'll pay special tribute to late champion Bray Wyatt! On August 10th at the center. Don't miss it!!

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We are saddened to announce that one of our founding members, a dedicated advocate for Trans rights, and a member of the Racine Dominicans, Sister Clarice Sevegney, passed away very peacefully on Saturday morning, July 20, 2024.

Sister Clarice's wishes were to have an open service to the community. We invite the community to join us in celebrating the life of Sister Clarice on Friday, July 26, 2024.

The Remembering Service will be in Siena Center Chapel on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. This is a time to share stories, remembrances, and qualities/characteristics of Sister Clarice. The Services for Sister Clarice will follow at 2:30 p.m.

The Remembering and Funeral Services will also be live-streamed at the Racine Dominicans website, www.racinedominicans.org. (Select the "SISTERS" tab and scroll down the menu to the "In Loving Memory" page.)

Thank you to The Passions Movement // Heidi Wagner for capturing Clarice's essence in this picture! You can read more about Clarice at, https://www.thepassionsmovement.com/stocklist .

Individual Tech Grant closes July 28th‼️‼️