perverscite festival in montreal. demonstrating queer activism and gay pride

This year’s Pervers/Cité – Montreal’s 3rd Annual “Underside of Pride” – will be taking place from August 6 to 16, 2009 throughout the city of Montreal.

As Divers/cite becomes more and more corporate and less and less accountable to the history it represents, there is a growing need for a community response to the depoliticization of Pride.

Once again, a coalition of radical queer individuals and groups wants to organize a series of events, workshops, panel discussions, and actions to coincide with Divers/cite. The aim of this year`s series is to address issues normally pushed to the margins by the mainstream gay agenda.

http://www.perverscite.org/

Anna Helmes short film MC GFC screens in Montreal.

Coral short and bildwechsel present international DIY film culture to you with an amazing bill of shorts from europe, north america and australia.

bildwechsel is a powerful european feminist film archive based in hamburg that has been around for over 30 years, and coral short has been working with them for almost a decade. come out and enjoy an eclectic mix of gay videos while munching on free popcorn!

Editor’s note: Tempting isn’t it? I mean the free popcorn hehe. But you’d have to spend a fortune to get to Montreal for Anna Helmes international debut of  MC GFC!!

Seriously congrats to DIY queens Anna Helme and Arlene Texta Queen who continue to push the boundaries of what can only be considered for a fragile maiden’s heart – hardcore fun.

Anna’s short film MC GFC is a high camp allegorical tale about an angel who must use her talents to help solve the global fashion crisis. And Goddess only knows what a state that’s in! Watch this space for more screamings of the film!

Lesbian donors take action over being shunned

College student Li Yu instinctively answered a call last week from the government for blood donation, but it was her honesty that caused authorities to turn her away.

“I don’t understand why and I feel discriminated against,” Li, 20, told China Daily.

Li is a lesbian. Healthcare workers rejected her blood because she declared her sexual orientation on a mandatory health form.

Li is one of the latest lesbians to face such treatment under regulations that bar homosexuals from donating blood because of health concerns.

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Suzanne Grae & The Katies plus Film Premiere of M.C.G.F.C at Headquarters

A nite of b-girl-grade fabulous femcee film, shitcore sleazerock & souvenirs from the end of the world – Melbourne, July 18th.

COME TO THE PREMIERE SCREENING of “M.C. G.F.C.” (4 mins) directed by Anna Helme.

A high-camp allegorical tale about an angel who must use her magical and lyrical talents to help solve the global fashion crisis. Divinely inspired by the Pope of Trash, it features a hot soundtrack by Suzanne Grae and the Katies, and stars various members of the band and other ladies of lame and lycra, including the variously femcee fabulous, gorgeously genderqueer, and bitchingly b-(girl)-grade talents of Arlene Textaqueen, Kelli-Jean Drinkwater, Eva Destruction, Katie G and Regrette.

When I say hip-hop, you say op-shop!

Followed by a performance by Suzanne Grae and the Katies and art happening “Famous Last Words” by Hit and Miss. This event opens “THE END OF THE WORLD SOUVENIR SHOP” exhibition and symposium at Headquarters for the State of Design Festival 2009.

Come early for the film screening at 6.30, followed by a show by Suzanne Grae & The Katies. Stick around for Hit and Miss, and to browse souvenirs from the end of the world exhibition!

Free!!!!!

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Head Quarters is located behind the red roller door at Rear 55 High St Northcote (Melbourne) behind Lupa store.
Street: 55 High St, Northcote, Australia

TRAIN: Hurstbridge Line – Westgarth station

TRAM: No.86 from Bourke St via Smith St stop no. 27 at Westgarth St.

Artist Revisits Australian Television’s Biggest Kleenex Moment in ‘The Death of Molly Jones’.

Like many Australians, artist Jo Kerlogue vividly remembers mourning much loved Molly Jones from the popular Australian soap A Country Practice. Described as Australian television’s biggest ‘Kleenex moment’, the two episodes screened over two nights in 1985 are the subject of her latest solo exhibition ‘The Death of Molly Jones’.

Masquerading as alter-ego Nonchalant Sally, Jo Kerlogue will exhibit a camp, nostalgic re-evaluation of history. Armed with the tools of parody ‘The Death of Molly Jones’ will re-assess received wisdom and dominant Australian culture through the satirical vehicle of illustration montage. The Death of Molly from A Country Practice is both a vivid emotional memory shared by many Australians and a metaphor of the Australian contemporary condition.

“Impending homosexuality, detachment from extended family through immigration and living in suburban Adelaide altered my understanding of significant sentiment”, says Kerlogue. “Instances, regarded as meaningful, such as births, deaths and marriages were qualified through the characters from soap operas, who became ‘real family’ albeit, one made up of light and electronics”.

Possibly the only artist ever to undertake a Masters degree as an alter-ego, Kerlogue explains, “We have entered an age where fleshy analogue organisms intertwine with digital electronics and binary codes to create a new breed of bio-cybernetic creatures. In a world of images and simulations Nonchalant Sally is a cultural product, an attempt to answer the question; how does an artist compete in a world which is essentially a gigantic McFlurry of images?”

‘The Death of Molly Jones’ will combine a myriad of illustration montage with an installation of theatrical lighting, live classical music, recorded sound and moving image. The result is an unconventional and emotive, multi-media illustration experience, in the Old Port Adelaide Waterside Worker’s Hall, opening on Tuesday July 7th at 6.30pm until July 18, 2009 in conjunction with Vitalstatistix Theatre Company.

About Jo Kerlogue and Nonchalant Sally
Jo Kerlogue has exhibited work in Busan, Korea, Adelaide and Melbourne and is currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Illustration at the University of South Australia. Kerlogue and alter-ego Nonchalant Sally illustrate for a variety of formats including mobile phone, large scale digital projection, packaging, fabric printing, illustration performance, the world wide web as well as the traditional gallery setting. Nonchalant Sally Illustration and Art work are for the culture savvy consumer, always willing to remain one step ahead of the cultural zeitgeist.

Websites:
www.nonchalantsally.com
Also check out the Nonchalant Sally Blog as there will be a  ‘Death of Molly Jones’ video posting after the opening night and pics
www.nonchalantsallynews.blogspot.com/

Blushing Toms – Melbourne

Blushing Toms is an emerging online lifestyle store for women who love women. They are looking for artists who’s work shows an appreciation for the female form and feminine strength.

They are particularly interested in sourcing works that appeal to the ‘lesbian aesthetic’ which they see as being represented by any or all of the following:

· Women Identified
· Portraying strong females
· Unique, independently produced
· Feminist
· Living outside the patriarchy
· Iconic lesbian imagery

They are open to submissions from artisans from all different walks of life and in different forms of media. Currently they are focusing their search on finding:

- Tattoo designers / Illustrators: Existing designs or new collaborations.
- Photographers
- Painters
- Jewellery makers
- Sculpturists
- Accessory designers
- T-Shirt makers / designers

Whist these are the lines being launched if you have any work in other mediums that you believe would suit their aesthetic they would love to hear from you.

Initially looking to purchase most work on consignment.

If you have any work that may fit this description they’d love to hear from you!
So please contact them with some samples and a bit of information about yourself.

More info … artists@blushingtoms.com

Blushing Toms Website

One Way Street Party – Sydney Pride

Sydney Pride and SameSame.com.au are teaming up for a brand new party concept for Sydney. It involves 6 venues along the same street, and 1 massive party!

On Friday June 26th The One Way Street Party takes place at Slide, Gilligans, Stonewall, Columbian, Nevermind and the Oxford. For one night of the year, all of these venues will be coming together for a massive party to celebrate Sydney Pride and the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

For an entry fee of $10 at any of the venues on Friday June 26, you will receive a red wristband that will give you free entry at all of the One Way Street Party venues, as well as drinks specials on the night just by flashing your band. Each venue will be putting on something special to make the Street Party fun, with entertainment and shows to entertain you as you work your way up and down the strip.

The One Way Street Party is a Sydney Pride event that will be raising money for local charities that traditionally find it hard to fundraise, including Kids With Aids, Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, Luncheon Club and the Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service. The $10 wristband will go directly to these charities.

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Lesbitronica

Lesbitronica is a dance party for girls, boys and all of their friends, who love electronica. The party will indulge the senses in lezbitonic beats, lesbitronic action and performance.

Our first theme is ‘WONDER WOMEN’ addressing lesbian, queer and gay culture, feel free to invite all of your friends. Boys who feel like girls, girls who are boys, women who are strong and men who love men and love their friends’…

‘…always should be someone you really love….’

Ultimately it is about powers… the strong, soft and colourful powers of lesbitronic music.

Line up:
Annabelle Gaspar (Bad Dog)
Avra Cybele (Hard On, Stinkpit, Trash And Treasure)
Ben Drayton (Bad Dog, Dirty, Hard On, Stinkpit)

Live Performance: Press Eject http://www.presseject.info

Performers:
FEVA
Rooty Rita and Molly

Expect some special ‘girl on girl’ action and girl electro music performances!
Lesbitronic action’s being served – plus special effects regarding lightning etc.

Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 8:00pm
Hermann’s Bar, City Rd (Sydney Uni), Sydney, Australia

etoy.QUEER-LABS

We know there’s a little gay guy in everyone. But the etoy.BUREAUCRATS forgot to celebrate this fact!

etoy.CORPORATION SA wishes to apologize officially for not consulting the etoy.QUEER-LABS before setting this year’s GENERAL MEETING date.

Shame on the chairman and all his board members: the 6th of June 2009 is the day of the EUROPRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL in Zurich! EuroPride is this year’s biggest gay event in the world: a celebration and political demonstration for acceptance and tolerance, against discrimination and against the creation of taboos and violence on grounds of sexual orientation. Political speakers include the politician and publicist Daniel Cohn Bendit, the mayor of Zurich, Corinne Mauch, and the Moldovan human rights activist Mihaela Copot.

http://www.europride09.eu/

The chairman proposes triple voting rights for all etoy.SHAREHOLDERS who can show probable cause that they practice/tested same-sex romance and/or participate in the general meeting as cross-dresser/gender-bender.

In addition, etoy installed the position of agent.PINK who can be contacted to delegate voting rights in case the celebration schedule cannot be synchronized with the etoy.MEETING-PLAN. —> use: gay@ir.etoy.com

kisses from etoy …leaving reality behind.

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