Utah's only official Oscar® party is taking place this Sunday, February 24, 2008! This mission based fundraiser is the longest running party of its kind in the entire nation and is consistently ranked as
This year, the party is taking place at a brand new location, The 23rd Floor Event Center located at 299 South Main Street in the Wells Fargo Building in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City! The party will start at 6 pm and features dinner, dancing backed by Voodoo Box, a silent auction, and live coverage by Channel 4.
Don’t miss your chance to attend what Salt Lake Magazine calls “The Greatest Party In Salt Lake” Call (801)487-2323 to order tickets.
Long shot for Best Actor: Casey Affleck. I didn't think he had it in him, but that boy can act! Your thoughts?
Much has been made of anti-gay Senator Chris Buttar's racist remarks made on the senate floor last week, with the NAACP calling for his resignation and even Republican Governor Huntsman saying that Buttars should listen to his constituents if they ask for him to step down.
Are you out to your doctor?
You may think it is none of his or her business, but there are several benefits to coming out to your doctor:
If you are recently diagnosed with HIV, finding a well-qualified doctor is imperative. A doctor with years of experience treating HIV can help you decide the best time to begin treatment and make sure you get the right mix of medications.
Some men, traumatized by a positive HIV diagnosis, neglect to seek treatment, especially in the initial stage of infection when no symptoms manifest. If you find yourself in this position, a Utah AIDS Foundation Case Manager can meet with you and help you find the resources that are available to help you. Also, Cornerstone Counseling offers free counseling and support services for men who are HIV+ and would like support (801-355-2846 ext.111).
Are you looking for a gay friendly doctor or have you recently been diagnosed with HIV and want a doctor who is well versed in treating HIV? Here is a short list of doctors who have self-reported as being LGBT friendly. Another great resource listing doctors, dentists, and therapists can be found here on the Utah Pride Center's website.
HIV Treatment Providers Shortlist
Tim Odell, MD
University of Utah Madsen Clinic
555 South Foothill Blvd.
(801)581-7790
Mark Oliver, MD
1160 East 3900 South #1F
(801)261-9651
Larry Reimer, MD
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Division of Infectious Diseases
30 North 1900 East
(801)585-2031
Harry Rosado, MD
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Division of Infectious Diseases
30 North 1900 East
Wanda Updike, MD
1060 East 100 South, Suite L10
(801)328-1260 Ext.104
Gay Friendly Medical Providers Shortlist
Christopher Gay, MD
Madsen Health Clinic
555 South Foothill Blvd.
(801)581-8000
Jacob Prunuske, MD
Sugarhouse Family Health Clinic
1138 East Wilmington Ave
(801)581-2000
David Moore, MD
1002 East South Temple, Ste. 508
(801)531-8634
Beth Hanlon, MD
24 South 1100 East #304
(801)328-1260
Susan Edwards, MD
2295 Foothill Dr.
(801)486-3021
WinterPride/Ski and Swim is here! Just some of the events happening this week:
**MONDAY FEB 11TH
Gay Movie Night Double Feature
Time: 7pm
Location: Tower Theater - 9th & 9th
Cost: $15
Single Tracks, followed by a short film showcase of local gay filmmakers. Sponsored by The Village.
**TUESDAY FEB 12TH**
Ice Skating
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Utah Gallivan Center, 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City
Cost: Free, if you reserved a ticket. Or bring your own skates or just observe and enjoy hot chocolate, chili, and donuts.
**WEDNESDAY FEB 13th**
Rally for Families w/Equality Utah
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: State Capitol Rotunda
Cost: Free
**FRIDAY FEB 15TH**
QUAC Opening Social
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Salt Lake Hilton, 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City
Cost: Free, but bring your checkbook to donate to QUAC's IGLA
Championship bid and community programs (tax deductible).
**SATURDAY FEB 16TH**
Gay Ski Day
Community Breakfast & Kick-off - Time: 8:45am - 10:00am Location: The
Lodge at the Mountain Village @ Park City Mountain Resort, 1415
Lowell Avenue, Park City
Cost: Free Food, Lift passes available if you want to ski.
Community Lunch - Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: The Lodge at the
Mountain Village @ Park City Mountain Resort, 1415 Lowell Avenue,
Park City
Cost: Free
**SATURDAY FEB 16TH**
Progressive Dessert Parties
Location: Secret... let me know if you're interested and I'll give you
more details.
Cost: Free
**SUNDAY FEB 17th**
QUAC Aquatic Tournament
Time: 9am - 11am
Location: University of Utah Aquatic Center, 270 South 1850 East, Salt
Lake City
Cost: Free, spectator admission
For a full list of events, check out http://www.slcwinterpride.org/.
Did you see this article in the Trib?
More than 6,400 Utahns had either chlamydia or gonorrhea last year. And while Utah rates of those STDs are low relative to the nation, they are increasing at an alarming pace.
Ouch! How could this happen in a conservative state like Utah, where nobody has sex unless they're married? I wonder if it has anything to do with abstinence only sex education, the only kind of sex education Utah's schools allow.
My favorite quote:
Lynn Beltran, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department's STD program manager, wants STD testing to become as routine as annual pap screenings. And she said the epidemic could be curbed if Utahns talked about it as much as they do other outbreaks. "We had a cryptosporidium outbreak in the valley [swimming pools] this summer . . . [People] wanted to know if they were at risk, how they could prevent it. Well, we've been having an STD outbreak for years now but people really don't want to know about it."
Most of you guys probably don't need pap smears (although anal pap smears are a good idea if you enjoy back door lovin), but if you are having sex its recommended that you get tested every three to six months for the major STD's. That includes HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. We offer FREE testing for all but Syphilis, which is a whopping $5. Click here for more info.
GAY MOVIE SURVEY
We are putting together our 2008 Gay Movie Night schedule and want your input! What films are you dying to see on the big screen? We asked the guys at Coffee Talk and here's what they came up with. More stars means requested more times.
The 24th Day
A Room with a View **
Adam and Steve
Amnesia:The James Broughton Story
Angels in America ******
Beaches
Bent **
Big Eden
The Birdcage ***
Bound **
Boys in the Band *****
Brokeback Mountain ********
Broken Hearts Club
The Bubble
Bulgarian Lovers *
Chicago
Confusion of the Genders
Connie and Carla
Die Mommie Die *
Dona Herlina and Her Son
Double Indemnity *
Eating Out
Edge of 17
Eight Men Out *
Garcon Stupid *
Get Real
Glue
Gone With the Wind
Gypsy
The Hunger
Hush Hush, Sweet Charlotte
It's My Party
The Laramie Project ***
Latter Days
Lover Come Back
Making Love
Mame *
Maurice ***
Naked Boys Singing ****
O Fantasma *
Outing Riley
Pecker
Personal Best
The Philadelphia Story ***
Pillow Talk **
Porn Theatre *
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Queer Duck
Raspberry Reich *
Rent *
Rope
Send Me No Flowers *
Serial Mom *****
Some Like it Hot *****
Sound of Music
Times Have Been Better *
Tootsie
Transamerica ******
Turnabout
Urbania
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf *
The Women *
Yossi and Jagger *
You'll Get Over It
Any omissions you would like to see on the big screen? Add it in the comment box!
Valentine's Day is National Condom Day! It's sweeter if you wrap your peter, and what better way to show your partner you love them than to get tested for HIV and other STD's? Click here for info about our FREE testing services.
TESTING AT TRYANGLES
Friday, Febuary 8th @ 9pm-11pm
FREE
Club TryAngles (251 W 900 S)
Get a FREE HIV Test at TryAngles and we'll sponsor you to get in FREE! There will be a drawing for dinner for two at Sage's Cafe, condoms, and a giant bottle of lube, everything you need to make Valentine's Day memorable. Hope to see you there!
WINTERPRIDE SKI&SWIM
Discounted ticket prices end tomorrow! The Village and UAF are co-sponsoring several events this year. Visit www.slcwinterpride.org to see a full list of activities, many of which are FREE.
ICE SKATING
Tuesday, February 12 @ 7pm
FREE (Ticket Required)
Utah Gallivan Center, 239 South Main Street
An evening of fun under the stars. Skate and spin on the ice, or sit on the side and enjoy tasty treats from the Utah AIDS Foundation. Skate rental included with the first 175 tickets.
GAY MOVIE NIGHT
Monday, February 11 @ Tower Theater
SHORTS FEST 5pm, 9pm
SINGLE TRACKS 7pm
Double Feature $15. Single Ticket $8 advance/$10 Door.
The Village is proud to be a part of WinterPride Ski and Swim and present a collection of homegrown films shot in Utah by local queer filmmakers. Visit www.slcwinterpride.org for a detailed description of the films.
RECURRING VILLAGE EVENTS
HATHA YOGA
Sundays @ 3:30pmDowntown Public Library Lower Level (210 E 400 S)
FREE
Due to its popularity, our Hatha (Power) Yoga class has been extended. Everyone is welcome! Wear loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.
COFFEE TALK
Wednesdays @ 7pmSL Roasting Company (320 East 400 South)
FREE
Guys, Games, and Good Conversation. Oh yeah, and Coffee.
WinterPride/Ski and Swim Ski Day
