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Romeo & Juliet: Forbidden Love Comes to North Carolina

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Romeo & Juliet: Forbidden Love Comes to North Carolina

March 14 - March 17

Romeo & Juliet: Forbidden Love Comes to North CarolinaPresented by Victoria Tucci and directed by Samantha Hirsch, Romeo & Juliet: Forbidden Love Comes to North Carolina opens March 14th at Common Ground Theatre, Durham, NC.

Featuring two women as the ill-fated star-crossed lovers, this gender-bending new production comes as a direct response to North Carolina Amendment SB514 or “Proposition One.” Stating “marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state,” this proposed bill will ban same-gender marriage, prohibit civil unions, and strip domestic partner benefits, among other harms.

The show will serve as an advocacy and education campaign against “Proposition One” by offering post-show talk-backs with the New York cast and illuminate the message of equality through Shakespeare’s text.

“I believe that theatre has the power to change lives,” says producer Victoria Tucci, “in addition to bringing awareness to this anti-LGBT amendment, I have a greater hope that people will see same sex partners as no different as their heterosexual counterparts.”

This is the first production of its kind to debut at Common Ground Theatre. In closing, Tucci remarks, “What better way to make my voice heard and highlight the struggle of so many of my LGBTQ brothers and sisters in North Carolina than to bring the most classic story of forbidden love to my home state?”

The show will be performed at Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC from Wednesday, March 14th-Saturday, March 17th.

Tickets start at $5.00. For more information, go to www.romeoandjulietinnc.com or call us at 919-213-1049. Twitter: @randjinnc


Directed by Samantha Hirsch

Featuring: Victoria Tucci (Romeo), Leanne Mercadante (Juliet), Lauren Hennessy (Mercutio), Jesse Geguizis (Tybalt), Matthew Van Vorst (Paris/Prince), Danielle Laponsie (Lady Capulet/ Friar Laurence), Mary MaCarthy (Balthasar), Risa Cohen (Nurse), Elie Berkowitz (Capulet)

Last Updated (Thursday, 26 January 2012 09:51)

 

Drag Brunch with JuJuBee from RuPaul's Drag Race

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Drag Brunch with JuJuBee!

Location
Five Star Restaurant
511 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27606
heatseekershrimp.com

Saturday, November 5
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Tickets at .....
tickets.nchouseparty.com

Get Face time with JuJuBee from RuPaul’s Drag Race and help out the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Seating stars at Noon/Showtime 12:30pm/Autograph & Photo Op after show. Local talent on display for you - Dana St James, Chocolate, & Ebony Summers round out the show.

Five Star’s Chef will do his twist on traditional breakfast buffet. Cocktail bars will be fully staffed for no waiting for drinks or food.The food cost is $10 and comes with a soda/coffee. (Admission Price is separate)

Limited seating so get your ticket now!! It will sell out before the event. Come as a group or solo.

The LGBT Center of Raleigh’s mission is...
To strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities; to facilitate the incubation of supportive services and groups; and to identify needs and advocate for resources benefiting the diverse population of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual people, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina.

sponsored by ....
FLEX Night Club (Raleigh NC) www.flex-club.com
NC House Party www.nchouseparty.com
LGBT Center of Raleigh, NC

Last Updated (Tuesday, 18 October 2011 07:15)

 

Spotlight: Transgender Day of Remembrance

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Transgender Day of Remembrance 2011

Click here to download PDF Poster

Raleigh • Candlelight Vigil at the Capitol Building
November 20, 2011 • 5:30 - 7:00 pm
The vigil will take place on the grounds of the State Capitol building in
downtown Raleigh followed by a gathering of light snacks
and refreshments at the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Durham • Transgender Day of Remembrance and Night of Expression
November 20, 2011 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham

Names of those lost will be remembered, followed by a night of expression
with live performances by
Awakening C.H.A.N.G.E., Sam Peterson, Humble Tripe
Food provided by Durham’s famous food trucks.
$5 suggested donation
All proceeds to benefit the LGBT Center’s new Trans Initiative.

Last Updated (Saturday, 22 October 2011 20:18)

 

Crape Myrtle Tennis Classic

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Crape Myrtle Tennis Classic

The Crape Myrtle Tennis Classic Planning Committee and the Triangle Tennis Club (TTC) would like to invite everyone to stop by the Millbrook Exchange Tennis Park (1905 Spring Forest Road) this weekend (October 14-16).

TTC (www.triangletennisclub.com) will be hosting the 2011 Crape Myrtle Tennis Classic, a GLTA event that has attracted close to 100 participants from as far away as England. The tournament will run this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We would love to have folks there cheering on local players, welcoming out of town players to Raleigh, and just enjoying some good tennis on a beautiful October weekend.

So stop by the tournament if you can. We hope to see you there.

The Crape Myrtle Tennis Classic Planning Committee

 

Fight the Marriage Amendment!

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Over 100 people registered to vote at NC Pride in September 2011. "Are you registered to vote?"Take action now to make sure your voter registration is updated and current. Registering or updating your voter registration is easy.

Go to the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. Follow the links to check your current registration or to download and print a PDF Registration Form. Mail your completed registration form to your local County Board of Elections.

Ask all of your friends and family who support LGBT rights if they are registered. Provide them with these simple instructions.

Local County Board of Elections offices

The Coalition to Protect North Carolina Families

If you are passionate about the issues involved with the Amendment One vote on May 8th, we hope you will join with us as we partner with The Coalition to Protect North Carolina Families. Go to www.ProtectNCFamilies.org to see how you can get involved. The LGBT Center of Raleigh is an official Coalition Partner with ProtectNCFamilies.org.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 07 February 2012 23:48)

 
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