Transgender Events

Eleven short films and three features will be shown next week, creating a 'screen hub for transgender communities' 12 March 2013 | By Anna Leach " Sydney Transgender International Film Festival (STIFF) curator Vahid Vahed said it is 'an essential screen hub for transgender communities, groups and individuals worldwide'." --gaystarnews.com Sydney's first transgender film festival starts on Monday (w/Video)

The independent film by Jerry Williams will premiere 4-25 in a ONE SHOWING ONLY at the Byrd Theater , W Cary street ! This is the film I'm in and I think it is hilarious as well as true , Donnie Corker was as brash as 50 grit sandpaper and I was proud to have known her as I did . Donnie brought being a Gay man in a dress to life in Richmond and certainly allowed we Transgender people to flourish . I'll be out front before and after signing autographs if ya'all care to meet me in person . ONE SHOWING ONLY !!!!!!! 4-25- 2019 Byrd Theater , Richmond Va

So, I was going throught the centers site ( an lgbt center on like... west 13th stt in New york) and I found out there was a trans prom in 2008. I don't think there's been one since has there? Well, I wanted to start something called Trans-querade in New Jersey... Good idea? bad idea? It'll be like a masquerade ball almost, I get symbolic though... The masks symbolize the masks that we wore on the outside of our true selves. I'd really like to get this together! Feedback would be great! I e-mailed Jersey shore pflag and the pride center of new jersey, My GSA friends and adviser said it'd be a bright idea for me to try to get some sponsors and if anyone l…

Cruel and Unusual: Transgender Women in Prison (USA). Documentary by Janet Baus & Dan Hunt. (2006) IMDb: Imagine being a woman in a men's prison. For many individuals, this is a grim reality because the U.S. prison system decides where to place inmates based on their genitalia, not their gender identity. This award-winning documentary makes an unflinching examination of transgender women in men's prisons. PART 1: PART 2: PART 3: PART 4: PART 5: PART 6: PART 7:

10:00PM (Eastern time, US) (60 minutes) Our America with Lisa Ling Transgender Lives Lisa Ling explores the very private worlds of five different transgender people across America. Each is on a journey of transformation; from the sex they were born to the one they feel they really are. Program will be airing tonite, 22 Feb 11 on "OWN," the Oprah Winfrey Network Synopsis source

Often festival that are marketed as promoting tantra and conscious sexuality can have a very heterosexual ethos, talking about 'gender balanced' workshops and even asking people to identify as a 'man' or 'woman' - this festival was inspired by many people feeling they were not accepted into this space and even that they were being told they could not be spiritual, magical or tantric unless they 'sorted themselves out' - well here is the answer .... Coming in August 2014 in the UK An Exciting New Festival Of... Tantra Sexuality Spirituality Meditation Celebration Creativity Expression Love A festival that acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of…

FemmeFever Gala Ball 4/18/15 8pm to 12am Has been compared to a prom-like event. In evening attire (gowns, dresses, nice slacks, suits) you step into a private ballroom surrounded by friendly faces, stunning decor, cash bar, fantastic dance music by our new DJ, entertainment promised to make you smile, professional photographer, scrumptious food all you can eat, raffle and more. Free get ready rooms and special overnight room rates! This is a Transgender Event that brings significant others, lady and gentlemen admirers and friends of the trans community as well as approx.. 100 transgender and crossdressing gals in unison for an evening of elegance that is filled w…

Will anyone be participating in the Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils? I will be attending one at the comunity center next Thursday, Nov. 20th. It will be the third one in a row for me. Gennee

Milwaukee-based FORGE will put on a forum Sept. 28 on transgender issues including policies related to housing, health care, employment and access to public restrooms. The FORGE forum will be held at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 1110 N. Market St. No. 2, Milwaukee beginnint at 7:30 pm, following their open support group session at 6 pm. Come … hear about the phenomenal policy strides the trans community has made over the past few years and where we are going next." More Info: www.forge-forward.org.

‘Transient’ Mobile Exhibit Shares Ideas About Transgender Identity West Hollywood is celebrating Transgender Awareness month this year by presenting “Transient,” a curated mobile group show that develops ideas about sharing and recognizing visibility within and outside of the transgender community, from Nov. 20 to 24. www.transientexhibition.org

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2014 On November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance, people will gather across the country to pay respect to those needlessly killed by hate crimes against the transgender community. Over the next week, HRC will raise up the voices of transgender community leaders and advocates to bring attention to the continued fight for a safer and better future for all members of our community. HRC members and supporters will also join with community organizers across the country to pay respect to call attention to the threat of violence our transgender friends and family regularly face. To find an event in your area visit www.hrc.org/tdor L…

Dear Friends, Starting on Saturday, August 22nd, 10 AM Pacific and 1 PM Eastern times, there will be a free workshop on achieving your feminine voice, generously offered by a Speech - Language Pathologist and gender voice specialist, Nicole Gress, MS, CCC - SLP. To learn more and to sign up, Ms. Gress' contacts are: Website: https://letstalk.mykajabi.com/gender-voice-tension-workshop E-Mail: nicole@sfspeak.com Tel: 415-508-7884 Thank you, everyone for considering this very generous offer. Yours truly, Monica

October 16, 2007 Dear Supporter, Many of you are aware of the extraordinary events last week surrounding the introduction of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. ENDA would ban discrimination based on individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. In a last minute maneuver, the Democratic leadership moved to strike gender identity provisions from the bill, but had put it on hold after cries of outrage from most of the national LGBT leadership. The argument from both those against and many for the new bill has focused on “transgender inclusion.” And there is no doubt that transgender Americans need such protections and would benefit from them, are s…

My favorite Event now being moved to my Favorite City! Hope to meet many of you there; cost is very, very reasonable but be sure to reserve early! For more information, firstevent.org/category/first-event-news/

I have been invited by the arts community to show my work at the National day of Trans Visibility in Washington DC ! I'm told they want my exhibit, the former Crossroads Coffee house at the entrance . This is really an honor for me and I hope to shake hands or give a hug to all ! https://www.transvisibilityfestival.com/events/trans-visibility-community-festival?fbclid=IwAR3-W0cbVmjYqUVUw-aFmnQsub0Hva8eb-KxWW8eJzRjQbN3r0F4JyxyXxY

This week the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center, Open Doors and others at Ohio University will present "TransWorld Awareness Week: A Transgender & Gender Queer Adventure." Read more: TransWorld Awareness Week at Ohio University Schedule of events: Monday TransAct (Advocacy/Consulting Training) presents "Cory and His Mom's Story." A mother and son reflect on his transition and their lessons learned. 8-9:30 p.m., Baker Center 231. Interactive information tables at the lower entrance of Baker Center from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Tuesday Graduate Student Senate presents "Breaking Down Barriers: Exploring Transgender Needs in Higher Education." A p…

Dear Friends, Starting on May 3rd, there will be a Zoom peer support group (you don't have to be on video) on Sundays, at 2 PM ET, 1 PM Central Time, 12 Noon Mountain Time and 11 AM Pacific Time. The meeting ID is: And the meeting password is: The link is: Looking forward to seeing you there! This meeting has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Your friend, Monica

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Asheville transgender pride events set for March 30-31 Asheville Citizen-Times ASHEVILLE — Events celebrating transgender pride are set for March 30-31, beginning with a TransFilm Fest at 11 am March 30 at the Haywood Street Congregation, 297 Haywood St. The film event will include free showings of “Almost Myself” and the... Asheville is an awesome city! One of my favorite places to travel. ~ Lori