The Global GLBT Summit

For the purpose of Advancing LGBT Civil Rights, Equality Forum presents the The Global GLBT Summit. April 26th - May 10th, 2010 in Philadelphia.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

SUNDAYOUT! AT THE PIAZZA & LIBERTIES WALK
Sunday, May 2, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Piazza & Liberties Walk
North 2nd Street & Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
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$10 adults, $5 students

SundayOUT! at The Piazza & Liberties Walk features live and Jumbotron entertainment, and over 100 artisans, vendors, and community organizations. The architecturally exciting Piazza and adjacent Liberties Walk offer something for everyone — stylish boutiques, cafés, bars, galleries and more!

• Live Entertainment presented by Q102 and My106.1
• Fashion Show
• TLA “Gays in Hollywood”
• Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Cabaret
• Philadelphia Freedom Band
• Dance Performances

The region’s largest GLBT street festival takes place at Philadelphia’s chic new open-air plaza in Northern Liberties.

INTERNATIONAL EQUALITY DINNER

Saturday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
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$200
The International Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center honors DavidBoies and Ted Olson with the 15th annual International Role Model Award and CNN with the 8th annual International Business Leadership Award. Tony Maddox, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, CNN International will accept the award on behalf of CNN. U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, Honorary Dinner Chairs, will attend.
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BRAIN SANDERS DANCE TRIBUTE

Friday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
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$5, $10, $25, $100

Collaborating Organizations:

The University of the Arts School of Dance

Join Equality Forum at the Merriam Theater for a tribute to Brian Sanders, one of America’s most innovative and prolific choreographers and the founder of the nationally acclaimed JUNK. Dancers from The Univerity of the Arts perform Sanders's work.

9 p.m., VIP Party on Stage (for those purchasing VIP tickets) — with Brian Sanders, Susan Glazer, Director, School of Dance, U Arts dancers, and special guests.

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11TH ANNUAL GAY AND LESBIAN ART EXHIBIT

Featuring Richard Renaldi and Mark Yankus Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.

The University of the Arts
211 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
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FREE

Collaborating Organizations:

The University of the Arts

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GLBT RIGHTS AND CHALLENGES IN AFRICA

Thursday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Arts Bank
601 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
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FREE

While the U.S. debates the issue of same-sex marriage, nations like Uganda have considered the death penalty or life imprisonment for “anyone convicted of a homosexual act.” Equality Forum’s international focus explores GLBT rights and movement development in Africa.

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25 LGBT PANELS
There will be 25 panels throughout the week on subjects including LGBT Adoption, work relations, Reproduction Rights, Coming Out, Abusive relationships, LGBT Equality, HIV and much more.

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FILM SCREENINGS

“Preacher’s Sons”
Friday, April 30, 7:30 p.m., Arts Bank

“OUT in the SILENCE”
Saturday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Arts Bank

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GLBT EVENT PARTIES

Name	Date	Location
VIP Kickoff	Mon 4/26 at 6:00 p.m.	Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Women's Party: Battle of the D.J.'s	Wed 4/28 at 9:00 p.m.	Sisters
Welcome Party	Thu 4/29 at 10:00 p.m.	Q Lounge
Happy Hour	Fri 4/30 at 5:00 p.m.	Stir
Cabaret and Dancing at Tavern on Camac	Fri 4/30 at 10:00 p.m.	Tavern on Camac
Youth Party	Sat 5/1 at 6:00 p.m.	The Attic Youth Center
11th Annual Girl Fever	Sat 5/1 at 8:30 p.m.	Sisters
Men's Party	Sat 5/1 at 10:00 p.m.	Q Lounge
SundayOUT! Drag Brunch at Darling's	Sun 5/2 at 9:00 a.m.	The Piazza & Liberties Walk
SundayOUT! Party at Darling's	Sun 5/2 at 5:00 p.m.	The Piazza & Liberties Walk
Ladies 2000 Party	Sun 5/2 at 5:00 p.m.	North Bowl
SundayOUT! Party at P.Y.T.

"Milk" at the Oscars

Did you catch the Oscars last night? If not, I am sure by now you have heard that "Milk" won Oscar Awards in the categories for "Best Actor (Sean Penn) and Best Original Screenplay. And although I didn't watch the entire Awards event, the one thing that stood out to me was screen writer Dustin Lance Black's award impassioned acceptance speech for "Milk."

In accepting the award for Best Original Screenplay, Black got both political and personal. He spoke about being raised in a Mormon home and learning about Harvey Milk when his family moved to California. "It gave me the hope one day I could live my life openly as who I am and then maybe even I could even fall in love and one day get married..."

"I want to thank my mom, who has always loved me for who I am . . . ," he said. "But most of all, if Harvey had not been taken from us 30 years ago, I think he'd want me to say to all the gay and lesbian kids out there tonight who have been told that they are less than by their churches, by the government or by their families that you are beautiful, wonderful creatures who have value. And that no matter what anyone tells you, God does love you."

But Black wasn't the only one who was being political last night, even Sean Penn stepped up to the plate when accepting his award. "I think it's a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect on their great shame and their shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that support. We've got to have equal rights for everyone."

Jim Carrey's New Gay Flick

I Love You Phillip Morris is one of this years most anticipated movies at the Sundance Film Festival. It is the true story of Steven Russell (Jim Carrey), a married father and former Texas policeman, whose criminal exploits landed him in the Texas criminal justice system. While incarerated, Russell fell madly in love with his cellmate, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor).

Check out the trailer...

I Love You Phillip Morris - Trailer