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QNights Presents: A Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance at Ess Lounge

The LGBT Center of Raleigh invites you to attend a casual afternoon tea dance at Ess Lounge on Sunday, April 18, from 4-7 pm. Men's speed dating will be hosted in an adjacent room starting at 4:30. All proceeds from the $10 admission will support our brand new community center located in downtown Raleigh.

Ess Lounge is located at 327 West Davie Street in the Downtown Raleigh Depot District (view map). Visit Website for Directions: http://www.esslounge.com/info.htm

About QNights

QNights is a monthly event series to benefit the new LGBT Center of Raleigh, serving the Triangle and beyond.

February 17, 2010 — Press Release: New Physical Location

Raleigh, NC 2/17/2010

The board of directors of the LGBT Center of Raleigh, serving the Triangle and beyond, is proud to announce an historic moment in our movement's history. We have formally signed a lease for our first physical presence at 316 W. Cabarrus St. in downtown Raleigh. We are also pleased that Triangle Community Works (TCW) will be joining us.

The space will serve as an office and conference area, as well as an informal gathering spot for individuals and groups with ties to the LGBT Community. Although not as spacious as we ultimately envision our center to be, this is an ideal springboard for the organization, both in terms of location and affordability. We are committed to this location for at least one year.

We expect to be sprucing up the Center and re-arranging some of the existing functions. Our intention is to have the grand opening coincide with the HRC conference at the end of February.

Now, more than ever, we hope you will consider becoming a member of the Founders Triangle, a distinction reserved for those who are among the first one thousand people or groups to donate $100 or more. Please go to our web site at www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com where you can donate safely and securely, and help us continue to achieve our dream for the LGBT community.

The LGBT Center of Raleigh, Inc. is a 501-(c)-3 non-profit corporation. Donations made to this organization are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

December 29, 2009 — Press Release: New Board Members

Raleigh, NC 12/29/2009

The Board of Directors of the LGBT Center of Raleigh, Inc. is pleased to announce its new lineup of board members.

Following the resignation of the Board Chair, Eddie Sartin, due to his pending relocation, the Board appointed Dr. Glen Medders as Board Chair. Assuming the position of Vice Chair is Bobby Hilburn, and Bob Watson will become the chairman of Board Development. Anthony Garcia-Copian and Erin Iannachionne will co-chair the office of Development/Outreach. Justine Hollingshead will remain as Secretary and Les Geller will continue as Treasurer.

December 29, 2009 — Press Release: Alliance with Triangle Community Works

Raleigh, NC 12/29/2009

The Board of Directors of the LGBT Center of Raleigh, Inc. is pleased to announce a newly formed alliance with Triangle Community Works (TCW). The two organizations have agreed to share office space and to work together on creating and maintaining programs that will benefit the local LGBT population. Although remaining independent for the near future, it is anticipated that at some point the two organizations will merge to create a more efficient and beneficial operation.

December 29, 2009 — Press Release: Crape Myrtle Festival Grant

Raleigh, NC 12/29/2009

The Board of Directors of the LGBT Community Center of Raleigh, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Crape Myrtle Festival, Inc. has generously offered us a grant of $1500 to forward our plans to establish a community center in Raleigh. We are pleased and excited to receive the endorsement of Crape Myrtle and hope to work together with them in the future.

Triangle Gay Men's Chorus - Sept 25, 2009
Coming Out Party at Moore Square - Oct 17, 2009
Holiday Social Fundraising Event - Dec 11,2009

Triangle Gay Men's Chorus - Friday, September 25th 2009

The Triangle Gay Men's Chorus presents "Threads of Hope", a concert honoring North Carolina GLBT Pride,  with Special Guests the Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte.
A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit the Alliance of AIDS Services- Carolina (www.aas-c.org).

"Threads of Hope" will take place at 8pm, Friday September 25 at the Long View Center, 118 South Person Street, in downtown Raleigh.

Tickets are $12.00 in advance, and $15.00 at the door, and are available online at www.tgmchorus.org.

“Coming Out” Party at Moore Square - Saturday, October 17th 2009

“Coming Out” Party at Moore Square
5PM to 9PM
Along with beer, wine and food, there will be free live entertainment for you and your friends to enjoy.

The LGBT Center of Raleigh is throwing a party, and everyone in the gay, bi and transgendered community, as well as friends and allies, are invited. Think of it as our “coming out” party, announcing to the world that we are on the rise.

The event will be held on October 17 in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. Entry is free, as is the live entertainment, DJ, and other surprises to keep us all entertained. There will be a resource area for non-profit organizations, and vendors selling food, wine and beer.

With your help and enthusiasm we can create a community center that will serve as a portal to the LGBT population of Raleigh, the Triangle, and all of Eastern North Carolina. We hope to join with all existing groups serving this community in creating a place to call home.

We hope to see you there at this historic and ground-breaking event. Be a part of history.

If you are interested in being an individual or corporate sponsor of this event, please contact Bobby Hilburn at bobby.l.hilburn@ampf.com or 910-625-8748.

Holiday Social Fundraising Event - Friday, December 11th 2009