All the Rage: Stories From the AB101 Veto Riot at GLBT History MuseumGLBT History Museum Sponsors Program, Exhibit on 1991 Queer Riot in San Francisco San Francisco -- At the height of the AIDS crisis and in the midst of a wave of queer militancy in the early 1990s, California Governor Pete Wilson vetoed AB101, a statewide gay and lesbian rights bill. San Francisco's GLBT community responded with outrage: Thousands joined a massive protest on Sept. 30, 1991, that ended with the police in retreat and a state office building in flames. Known as the AB101 Veto Riot, the clash was the most recent of the three queer riots that have taken place in the history of the city, following the Compton's Cafeteria Riot of 1966 and the White Night Riot of 1979. To mark the 20th anniversary of the 1991 riot, the GLBT History Museum in San Francisco's Castro District will feature a special program and a small exhibit this month: PROGRAM "All the Rage: Stories From the AB101 Veto Riot" is set for Thursday, Sept. 29, 7-9 p.m. Moderated by veteran activist Laura Thomas, the program will feature a new documentary short about the riot, as well as a living-history panel with Lito Sandoval and Ingrid Nelson offering inside stories about organizing the veto protest and eyewitness accounts of the uprising in the streets. Also taking part will be contemporary composer Bob Ostertag, whose piece "All the Rage" for the Kronos Quartet includes sound recorded at the riot, and filmmaker Steve Elkins, director of the short about the riot and of a new feature-length documentary, "The Reach of Resonance," which discusses Ostertag's work. Admission to the event is $5.00 for the general public; free for members. EXHIBIT In conjunction with the program, The GLBT History Museum will be showing "No Apologies, No Regrets: The AB101 Veto Riot" - a single case of historic artifacts and documents drawn from the archives of the GLBT Historical Society. Included is the shoe lost by mayoral candidate Frank Jordan when he was chased from the scene of the Castro District protest that preceded the riot. Also included is a fragment of stained glass from the shattered windows at the entrance of the Old State Building. The exhibit will be on display Sept. 16 through Oct. 15. during regular museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday-Monday, noon-5 p.m. Admission to the museum is $5.00 (general); $3.00 (with California student ID); free for members. The GLBT History Museum is located at 4127 18th St. (near Castro Street) in San Francisco. For more information, visit www.glbthistory.org or call (415) 621-1107. ABOUT THE GLBT HISTORY MUSEUM The GLBT History Museum opened in January 2011 as the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. Currently featured are two major exhibitions: "Our Vast Queer Past: Celebrating San Francisco's GLBT History" and "Great Collections of the GLBT Historical Society Archives." The museum is a project of the GLBT Historical Society, a research center and archives founded in 1985 that houses one of the world's largest collections of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender historical materials. EDITOR'S NOTE. A recording of Bob Ostertag's "All the Rage" performed by the Kronos Quartet is available free on Ostertag's website: http://bobostertag.com/music-recordings-alltherage.htm.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Reminder: All the Rage: Stories From the AB101 Veto Riot at GLBT Hi... @ Thu Sep 29 7pm - 9pm (Queer Things)
Reminder: Queer Jitterbugs Dance Classes @ Thu Sep 29 7pm - 9pm (Queer Things)
Queer Jitterbugs Dance ClassesCheck website for details. Live Art Gallery, 151 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA. http://www.queerjitterbugs.com/classes.htm
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Reminder: BoomSF Thursday's Ladies Night at Orson @ Thu Sep 29 7pm - 11pm (Queer Things)
BoomSF Thursday's Ladies Night at OrsonBoomSF presents ladies' night on Thursdays at Orson Restaurant Bar and Lounge. Come to meet, mingle and play with your friends, friends' friends and new friends. Enjoy the vibe created by music of DJ Stef and the great space Orson provides. There will be a special BoomSF drink menu with some of your favorite cocktails. And join our Facebook Page at http://bit.ly/BoomSF and/or our mailinglist via http://www.BoomSF.com/
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Reminder: Weekly meditation group for People of Color at East Bay M... @ Thu Sep 29 7pm - 9pm (Queer Things)
Weekly meditation group for People of Color at East Bay Meditationwith Spring Washam. Every Thursday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm. The ultimate aim of the practice of meditation is the ending of suffering and the opening to joy and freedom. Come and join our weekly group and learn to cultivate love and freedom in the present moment through the practice of mindfulness meditation. The group will include periods of reflection and silence as well as group discussion, talks on relevant themes and opportunities for celebration and community building. This is an excellent group for new students as well as experienced students. Spring Washam is a spiritual activist, teacher and co-founder of the East Bay Meditation Center. She has practiced insight meditation since 1996 with many renowned teachers. She is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness based meditation practices to youth and communities of color. Spring is a Spirit Rock community dharma leader and is in teacher training with Jack Kornfield at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She currently teaches workshops, classes and retreats for youth and adults throughout the U.S. For questions, contact (510) 496-6001 or eastbaymeditation@yahoo.com -- http://www.eastbaymeditation.org
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Reminder: Blur- Transgender & Gender-Variant Support Group @ Thu Sep 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Queer Things)
Blur- Transgender & Gender-Variant Support GroupEvery Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm: Blur- Transgender & Gender-Variant Support Group. Free Food Provided! Come and chat with other trans & gv people, facilitated by trans counselors. For 18-25 year old youth. At Dimensions Clinic, 3850 17th St. SF, CA. http://www.dimensionsclinic.org
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Reminder: Sundance Saloon dancing @ Thu Sep 29 6:30pm - 10:30pm (Queer Things)
Sundance Saloon dancingSundance Saloon is for country-western dancing, serving the gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender community and its friends. Dance lessons at 7:00 - 8:00pm. 550 Barneveld Ave., San Francisco, CA. http://sundancesaloon.org/
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Reminder: Stay Gold now at Public Works @ Wed Sep 28 10:30pm - Thu Sep 29, 2011 12am (Queer Things)
Stay Gold now at Public WorksSTAY GOLD: hella gay dance jamz 4th Wednesdays $3 before 11pm, $5 after Resident DJs: Pink Lightning & Rapid Fire Delicious Dance Surprises by: kelly lovemonster, lil miss hotmess and more! Calling all homos, queers, gayz, lezzies, butches, trannies, twinks, dandies, daddies, fatties, femmes, faggots and friends for a night of white hot cruising and solid gold dancing. What started 5 years ago as a DIY dive-y dance club that felt more like a house party than a nightclub quickly became what is now one of San Francisco's most beloved and packed queer dance nights, Stay Gold. Along with rotating guest DJs each month, residents Pink Lightning and Rapid Fire play all of your favorite gay dance jams from hip-hop to 90s. People can't help but sing along with their friends, find a hottie to make out with, or lose themselves grinding on the dance floor to hit after hit. For five years, month after month, Stay Gold has brought together hundreds of queers and their friends for a wild time that leaves everyone wanting more. Regardless of venue, it is the faithful and adored party go-goers that make this event what it is.
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