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Bent Alaska’s blog will continue in hiatus indefinitely; but the Bent Alaska Facebook Group on Facebook is thriving — join us! A long-overdue update from Bent Alaska’s editor.

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Light the Way to Justice: Tuesday, March 26 in Anchorage

Monday, 25 March 2013 – 10:05 AM | One Comment
Light the Way to Justice: Tuesday, March 26 in Anchorage

United for marriage: Light the way to justice. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26–27, in two cases about freedom to marry. Please join us on Tuesday, March 26, at the federal courthouse in Anchorage (7th & C) in a circle united for equality.

“Pariah” screening & discussion at UAA Friday, Nov. 2

Monday, 29 October 2012 – 3:57 PM | 2 Comments
Adepero Oduye and Sahra Mellesse in writer/director Dee Rees' film

Pariah, a critically acclaimed film about a 17-year-old African-American woman embracing her lesbian identity, will screen at UAA on Friday, November 2, and will be followed by a discussion on acceptance in honor of Mya Dale. The event is free and open to the public.

Acceptance: An alternative approach to suicide intervention, at Alaska Pride Conference 2012

Friday, 5 October 2012 – 3:23 PM | Comments Off on Acceptance: An alternative approach to suicide intervention, at Alaska Pride Conference 2012
Acceptance: An alternative approach to suicide intervention, at Alaska Pride Conference 2012

“Acceptance: An Alternative Approach to Suicide Intervention” comprises two workshops at Alaska Pride Conference 2012 on Saturday, October 6, part of the “Acceptance” series of discussions in honor of Mya Dale.

First Friday: Love is Love at Tref.Punkt Studio

Friday, 5 October 2012 – 2:36 PM | Comments Off on First Friday: Love is Love at Tref.Punkt Studio
Love is Love

Alaska Pride Conference 2012 kicks off on October 5 with a First Friday showing at Tref.Punkt Studio of Love is Love, a photographic exhibit of LGBT couples from across the state.

Alaska Pride Conference & Youth Summit 2012: October 5-7 in Anchorage

Friday, 5 October 2012 – 5:12 AM | Comments Off on Alaska Pride Conference & Youth Summit 2012: October 5-7 in Anchorage
Kris Hermanns (left) and Tiffany Mclain of the Pride Foundation

Alaska Pride Conference 2012 will be held October 5-7 in Anchorage at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel. The second annual Alaska statewide GLBT Youth Summit (Alaska youth 13-18) focusing on youth issues in Alaska is being held in conjunction with the Pride Conference at St. John United Methodist Church & at the Millennium Alaska Hotel.

Enchanted Forest, a 19+ electro-dance night at the Kodiak — Friday, August 30

Thursday, 30 August 2012 – 1:15 PM | Comments Off on Enchanted Forest, a 19+ electro-dance night at the Kodiak — Friday, August 30
Enchanted Forest, a 19+ electro-dance night at the Kodiak — Friday, August 30

The Kodiak Bar & Grill presents Enchanted Forest, a night of electro-dance, starting 10 PM on Friday, August 31, and lasting through the wee hours of Saturday morning. This is a drug and alcohol-free event for ages 19 and over (bring ID).

Rage City Rollergirls present “Derby, Baby!” at Bear Tooth — Thursday, August 30

Thursday, 30 August 2012 – 12:38 PM | Comments Off on Rage City Rollergirls present “Derby, Baby!” at Bear Tooth — Thursday, August 30
Rage City Rollergirls present “Derby, Baby!” at Bear Tooth — Thursday, August 30

Rage City Rollergirls presents “Derby, Baby!” — an indie film about derby addiction and love on the flat track — tonight, Thursday, August 30 at the Bear Tooth. The screening is accompanied by a pre-show reception and post-show Q&A with local skaters.

Alaska Pride Conference 2012: Call for workshops

Friday, 24 August 2012 – 12:49 PM | Comments Off on Alaska Pride Conference 2012: Call for workshops
Alaska Pride Conference 2012: Call for workshops

Identity is seeking presenters for Alaska Pride Conference 2012, to be held Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel in Anchorage. The deadline for workshop applications is September 4.

Alone in the crowd: Racial/ethnic identity & acceptance — Sunday, Aug 26

Friday, 24 August 2012 – 12:48 PM | Comments Off on Alone in the crowd: Racial/ethnic identity & acceptance — Sunday, Aug 26
Alone in the Crowd

Does racial/ethnic identity affect our ability to accept ourselves, accept others, or feel accepted by those around us? Please join us for a discussion in honor of Mya Dale — Sunday, August 26 at the Sugarspoon.

Leslie Kimiko Ward’s “1,000 Cranes” at Out North this weekend & next

Thursday, 16 August 2012 – 11:45 AM | One Comment
1,000 Cranes

Out North Contemporary Art House presents Leslie Kimiko Ward’s 1,000 Cranes, an exploration of f isolation and interdependence, grief and healing, social media, and the transformative powers of collective art — through the end of August.