A collage of 2011 in pictures from LGBTQ magazine The Advocate
You can check out all of 2011′s Year in Review in one link, but I wanted to make sure none of you missed all the super fun navel gazing we all do about this year each time (and hey, if you just can’t get enough you can check out past years as well). We’ll keep adding to this each day a new post is published and keep it up as long as the nostalgia bug lasts (which, for our generation, might be awhile…).
The self-reflection is finally done, ending with the most meta of them all (our own most read posts). But I know you’ll want to think fondly on 2011 for just a little longer, so this will stay up a few days. Enjoy!
Oh Oscar! Being 30, I have been able to witness our generation of queers and queer friendly people evolve and accomplish. It is amazing how far Hollywood has come. Trans America and Brokeback Mountain seems to have only been the beginning. I never thought that I would see the day where gender-bending roles and other homo-centric roles would be up for an Oscar.
LIPDX's Alex Nguyen, Rachael Swedenborg and Ashley Shumaker
This week the podcast has 2 parts. In part 1 we talk to the ladies behind the newly launched LIPDX (Lesbians In Portland) Tumblr blog and in part 2 we talk to Anna Crandall, Director of new play Wax Wing, opening tonight as part of the Fertile Ground Festival.
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Is it True?It is no secret that Portland is known for having some celeb guests. Rumor has it that K.D Lang has recently called PDX her home. That’s right, K.D. may just be living right around the corner from you! According to an inside source of Byron Beck, a popular gossip blog, Ms. Lang is now an Oregonian.
Sistafist, Magic Mouth & Boys on the Storm – Rock, rap and even some electronic influences have seemlessly combined in these wonderfully fresh queer bands. This is the future of Portland music right here folks.
Feminist Agenda launch party – Feminist Agenda has quietly been creeping onto the scene for about 3 or 4 months now but they’ve finally decided [...]
The landscape of media is changing. New media can be both dynamic and volatile, but as journalists and media entrepreneurs we are committed to following a path that creates the best content, user experience, and information dissemination. To do so we need to abandon the old school outlook of competitive media outlets in favor of cooperation and collaboration.
Big business has been getting some press for their support of Washington’s newly introduced gay marriage bills, which are now expected to pass both the Senate and the House. Last Thursday six prominent companies, including Microsoft and Nike signed a letter of support for SB 6239 and HB 2516. Today Starbucks joined the growing list of corporations in support of Washington state marriage equality saying,
Every week (or so…) we introduce you to a local LGBTQ party DJ and ask them about their experiences in the scene and feature an audio mix they’ve made. If you’re interested in being featured contact alley@qpdx.com.
DJ Stormy has been one of my favorites since the early days of Skervy and Booty, which really ushered me into alterna-queer Portland nightlife. He’s been playing this town for [...]
Calling all Feminists! The Girls from In Other Words, Katie Carter and Amber Rowland have officially launched “Feminist Agenda PDX” and want to celebrate. They are hosting a FREE all-age, family friendly event at Mercy Corps., January 26th.There will be short films on media literacy by the Reel Grrls (all girl camp in Seattle) and a screening of Miss Representation. There will be an [...]
Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen secures the last vote needed
Earlier this month Governor of our close neighbor Christine Gregoire announced her support for marriage equality in Washington state.
The House already had enough necessary votes to pass a bill and, as of today, so does the Senate. Following a two hour legislative hearing in Olympia today Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island has said she will support the bill [...]
Earlier this week, Q-Center announced the 4th annual Winter Gala. The Gala will be happening February 18th at the Y.U. Contemporary Art Center.This event is to celebrate our community and also serves as the main fundraiser for the Q-Center. We can expect to see some awesome live entertainment.
Hal Gerard, the Ohio native and singer/songwriter will be gracing the stage with his [...]
RT @jdsamson: has anyone ever scrolled thru their facebook friends pondering sperm donors? i just did. - posted on 27/01/2012 12:14 by Alley Hector
RT @fabpdx: Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon clarifies that whole being gay is a choice statement she made in a recent interview with ... - posted on 27/01/2012 09:40 by Alley Hector
2 Girls, 1 Podcast ep#8: Double duty with LIPDX and Wax Wing's Anna Crandall - http://t.co/trgba921 - posted on 26/01/2012 20:26 by Alley Hector
Rumor Has It: K.D. Lang in PDX - http://t.co/xVI10REG - posted on 26/01/2012 13:20 by Alley Hector
A weekend of (Feminist) Agendas, (Magic) Mouths, (Blow) Ponies, and local film - http://t.co/LWO4p3Fu - posted on 26/01/2012 09:50 by Alley Hector
qPDX/FabulousPDX and PQ Monthly pledge to work together - http://t.co/fnFlPJLg - posted on 25/01/2012 16:11 by Alley Hector
RT @THEsaragilbert: Guess who I share a dressing room wall with? RT @JulieChen Did you see @THEsaragilbert say she liked hearing loud se ... - posted on 25/01/2012 15:20 by Alley Hector
RT @WeAreHerePDX: This Saturday! An all-ages dance and resource fair for LGBTQ youth 20 and under. There will be a rad DJ (Bruce La... h ... - posted on 25/01/2012 14:51 by Alley Hector
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