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CALL TO ACTION WWCC NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

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1 Call to Action WWCC
Needs Your Support
We are so proud of our community. Every year, it seems like more and more volunteers, politicians, allies, activists, schools and universities, institutions of faith, and other groups rally to support the organizations that help our great city to thrive. This was certainly experienced by all of us at the William Way LGBT Community Center, which thanks to your support, achieved several measurable milestones last year, including most volunteer hours logged, greatest growth in program participation, and most visitors in a single year. After thirty-six years of serving the local LGBT community, this tells us two things about the Center. First, were doing a good job. Were accessible, we offer invaluable services that no other organization in our region provides, and we deliver on our promise to provide a safe and welcoming space for our friends and allies to grow, learn, laugh, and build community. Second, it tells us that theres still a great need for the Center, and were hereand staying hereto address that great need. To provide skills-building and job preparedness workshops for young adults who cant find employment, as well as for seniors, who during this uncertain economy, must forego retirement and reenter the workforce. To provide free peer counseling to individuals in crisis, because despite the great strides our community has made, there are still thousands of people in our city being disowned by their families and kicked out of their homes because of their sexual orientation or gender identity; because our transgender brothers and sisters are still being brutalized and murdered on our citys streets; and because some of our beloved elders, who fought thirty, forty and in some cases fifty years ago for the rights we enjoy today, go to bed hungry, isolated, and alone.

There is still a need. A great need. And so the Center remains strong and steadfast in its mission to advocate for those whose voices arent being heard and to provide comfort, safety, and perhaps most importantlyopportunitiesfor everyone who walks through our doors. And we know youve heard this before from dozens of other deserving nonprofits that you generously support, but the truth iswe cant do it without you. Its absolutely the truth. While foundations priorities change and corporate giving wavers from year to year, the Center and the more than 60,000 LGBT individuals and allies it serves every year depend upon your generosity. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a philanthropist is one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare. Its not defined by the amount a person gives, but by the action they take. Please take action today and support your LGBT community center. For the first time, youll find an envelope enclosed in your newsletter. Please contribute to the Center todayno matter how great, no matter how smallsupport us today so we can continue to support all the members of OUR community who turn to us for life-saving and life-affirming resources. If its easier, consider donating online at http://tinyurl.com/wwccdonate. Thank you for sharing our vision, recognizing the need, and supporting our efforts to create a welcoming space for all of our LGBT friends and allies. With great appreciation from the entire staff and Board of Directors of the William Way LGBT Community Center.

2 Greetings from the

Executive Director

3 September Calendar 4 September At A Glance 6 List of Patrons 7 Indigo Ball 2013: An

Evening of Enchantment and Revelry

7 Art Gallery: Brett

Kuri, Nicole Donnelly, Tom Sonnenberg

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Avis Albaladejo, Facilities Coordinator Chris Bartlett, Executive Director Ezra Nepon, Interim Development Coordinator Eric Bunting, Facilities Assistant Andrea Childs, Front Desk Coordinator Jim Crouch, Maintenance Technician Chris Hart, Facilities Assistant Ed Miller, Senior Programs Coordinator Michael Pomante, Development Director Steve Serafin, Peer Counseling Coordinator Marshall Siegel, Receptionist Candice Thompson, Director of Center Services Freddy Shelley, Bookkeeper

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GREETINGS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

I thought Id make a list of people were grateful for here at the Center, just for the heck of it: To longtime community organizer and lawyer Michael Williams fighting strong, as usualwere grateful for you and your commitment to us. To Ronda Goldfein and the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania thank you for fighting for people with AIDS with your usual commitment and brilliance. To Brian Sims and his terrific staffer Anna Aagenes, thanks for helping to cause a sea change in Pennsylvania politics while working across the aisles. To the Board of Directors of William Waythanks for your steadfast commitment to our mission and your willingness to fight for every dollar to support it! To Mel Heifetz one of our wisest philanthropists whose investments in our communities yield steady benefitthanks for your hard work and contributions to drag Pennsylvanias legislature into the 21st (or at least 20 th) century. To Andrew Swinney and your wonderful colleagues at The Philadelphia Foundation, thanks for providing the general operating funds that are so crucial to the successful operation of a non-profit. And thanks to you, our readers and donorswe truly couldnt do our work without you. In July, I was thrilled to meet Billie Jean King, tennis icon and human rights leader, at an event in Villanova she hosted for the Center. Billie Jean is a true hero of LGBT and womens civil rightsbut also human rightsshe is a believer in the importance of providing equal opportunity for all. She was an out lesbian long before it was easy or safe to be open. Through sheer skill, courage, and force of will she has made a huge difference in the world. In a wide-ranging Q&A, she engaged twenty donors from the Center about current events, LGBT sports, marriage equality, and how to live a life of service. We thank Billie Jean and her colleagues, Alison Grove and Barbara Perry, for connecting

us to the Center. A night to remember!

BOA RD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS Jeff Sotland, Esq., Co-Chair Laurie Ward, Co-Chair Steve Brando, Secretary Kim Keegan, Treasurer

BOA RD MEMB ERS

Jocelyn Block David Cermak Anh Dang Tricia Dressel Chris Durr Rudy Flesher Amber Hikes Adam Hymans Kathy McLean Brad Richards Leona Thomas

Its not often that I say that you must do something, but here is a must: Before October 25th take a trip down to the Philadelphia History Museum (15 S. 7th Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets) to see William Ways As the newsletter goes to press, fantastic exhibit on the early we received the sad news that history of LGBT communities Sisters, Philadelphias longin Philadelphia: Private Lives time womens bar, closed for in Public Spaces: Bringing good after seventeen years of Philadelphias LGBT History service. I have often spoken Out in the Open. The exhibit about how the Gayborhood is a fantastic overview of the needs anchor institutions that key early years of Philadelphias maintain its LGBT identity, and LGBT history, through the lens of losing Sisters as an anchor is the John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives at a loss for the LGBT community the Center. This past Wednesday, and the City as a whole. Ive I took long-time community begun discussions with a few activists Sherrie Cohen and William Way Board members Paola Bacchetta down to see about how we can support the the exhibit. Sherrie of course is womens community in creating a candidate for Philadelphias new spaces to socialize for LGBT City Council, and Paola is a women. Our community and Professor in the Department of City as a whole is strengthened Gender and Womens Studies when LGBT women of all ages at the University of California, socialize, get to know each other, Berkeley. Both women played and build communities of mutual key roles in early lesbian activism support. If you have suggestions and have continued their lifetime for opportunities for womens commitment to this work. It felt gathering spaces (at the Center great to see their history reflected and elsewhere) please drop me on the walls of a major cultural a line. institution in the City. I hope youll get to visit! Chris Bartlett Executive Director A shout out to numerous community leaders, including the City of Philadelphias Director of LGBT Affairs, Gloria Casarez, and many transgender leaders including Kathy Padilla and Cei Bell, for continuing the important work of educating the media about how to talk about our communities. The tragic murder of community member Diamond Williams left many of us greatly concerned about escalating violence against trans people, and early media coverage ignored the humanity of Ms. Williams and our communities more generally. Through outreach to the Inquirer, Daily News, and local TV stations, a number of us worked to ensure that when the media tell stories about us that they are not only framed around violencebut

also around the full life story of the people involved. We learned these lessons from the early gay movementwhen gay men and lesbians were often demeaned in the media. Im proud that our communities leadership can respond so quickly to improve coverage of our stories.

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RECURRING PROG R A MS
Bridge Club Mondays, 2 pm Party bridge for the experienced player. Reservations required. Please call the Center at 215-732-2220. Chess Club (Free) Sundays, 4 pm This is an inclusive group seeking players of all skill levels interested in socializing and working on their game. David Bohnett Cyber Center Free WiFi in our lobby! $1 per 15 minutes for WWCC computer use. Mah-Jongg Thursdays, 12 pm & 7:30 pm For experienced and new players. Mah-jongg is a game of skill, strategy, calculation, and luck for four players. Reservations required call 215-732-2220. LGBT Age 50+ Rap Session Thursdays, 1 - 2 pm This is a unique forum where people can discuss their feelings and experiences related to being LGBT and age 50 + in a casual, open and non-judgmental environment. This new outlet has been created by and for older adults. Stop in to share whats on your mind and to just listen to what others have to say. Library(Free) Mon - Fri 12 - 9 pm Sat 3 - 6 pm, Sun 12 - 6 pm.

Mornings OUT Senior Social (Free) Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm A social/educational group for older men with occasional outings, speakers and events. Light refreshments served.

SEPTEMBER AT A GLANCE
ONGOING
Art Gallery: Brett Kuri, Nicole Donnelly, Tom Sonnenberg On view in the gallery: September 13 October 25, 2013 Opening Reception: Friday, September 13, 6-8 pm This new and exciting three person show in the gallery features the winners of the 7th Annual Art Exhibition juried by Kaytie Johnson of the Galleries at Moore. Each artist will display new works exploring the following: re-interpreting found images, creating imaginary landscapes, and the idea of the hero and masculine mythology. Through various art processes and techniques, each artist brings a distinct and provocative visual identity and queer voice to the exhibition. Please join us for an opening night reception with the artists on Friday, September 13 at 6pm. RSVP kindly requested to 215-732-2220. John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives: We Are Attic Graffix On view: July 12 September 27, 2013 This special exhibition documents the development of Attic Graffix which is a group of Attic youth who design, create, and print T-shirts, pillows, posters, and other innovative merchandise. Youth create their own designs and print their products at The Attic using screen printing techniques and technology. Through this multifaceted exhibition, the viewer will be able to learn about the artmakers, see historical examples of printmaking in LGBTQ communities from the John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives, and make broader connections around the importance and impact of artmaking in activism. Private Lives in Public Spaces: Bringing Philadelphias LGBT History Out in the Open @ the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent (15 South 7th St., Philadelphia, PA) On view: June 5 October 25 with Museum admission, see below Join the William Way Community Center for this special exhibition at The Philadelphia History Museum in their Philadelphia Voices Community History Gallery. This is the first solo exhibition of LGBT history in a mainstream museum in Philadelphia and will feature a glimpse into the John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archival Collection at the Center. Featured items include a photo wall, club jackets, buttons, scrap books, magazines, personal correspondence and more from the lives of local LGBT Philadelphians from the 1950s through present day. Museum Hours and Admission Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students and teens (13-18), children 12 and under free. Museum Members and active military free. $20 for Family Pack.

04 SEPTEMBER
Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, September 4, 7:30 pm Volunteer Orientation is a monthly information session for new volunteers to learn about the Center and the various ways to get involved. Call (215) 732-2220 to register.

The communion will be underscored with the song Spirit of Life, written by Carolyn McDade who cofounded the water communion ritual. Intergenerational Service. If you would like more information about this congregation, please visit their website at http://www. philauu.org/. If you intend to join us, please RSVP to Candice at cthompson@waygay.org. Tai Chi Seminar Sunday, September 8, 12 pm This seminar will benefit beginners as well as advanced practitioners. It will help attendees get a better understanding of the 70 - 30 front stance and the 100 - 0 back stance in Tai Chi as well as practical usage of the stances. The instructor will correct posture and stance in detail for these postures as it is important for push hands. They will show why each move is best performed to exact specifications and will explain and show how Tai Chi is a constant process of becoming more aware of yourself (physical, emotional and mental), your environs, and your partner/opponent. Instructor Sifu William C. Phillips has been studying Tai Chi for over 40 years and is the founder of the Patience Tai Chi Association.

06 SEPTEMBER
Loft 23 presents The Exchange Loft Friday, September 6, 20, 6-8 pm (1st and 3rd Fridays) This month, join us for casual conversation and mingling at the Center. Loft23 is an inclusive social/support group where LGBTQ individuals between the ages of 21 and 29 can have engaging and constructive experiences that lead to self-improvement and the development of positive connections within the community. FREE.

08 SEPTEMBER
Out and Faithful Presents: Congregation Crawl: The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia Sunday, September 8, 11 am Are you looking for a faith community? So are we! Come church shop with your friends by joining Crystal and Candice for our monthly Congregation Crawl. In September we will visit the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (2125 Chestnut St.,Philadelphia, PA 19103) for their special, annual Water Communion. Heres a little bit about the service we will experience in the congregations own words, In preparation for our annual homecoming service, please bring a small container of water. We will have water stations with microphones for people to call out one word that represents the wisdom they intend to bring to the church this year. For example, folks may say I bring patience, I bring humor, I bring joy, I bring questions, etc Some may wish to name the location from which the water was gathered by saying simply, From New York we bring renewal, From our mothers grave we bring grief, etc Our hope is to craft a ritual that inspires our community to work intentionally and to live authentically.

10 SEPTEMBER
SageWorks Introduction Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 pm & Thursday, Sept. 26, 12 pm (separate, individual sessions) SageWorks is an employment assistance program for LGBT adults (40+) that provides access to online worksearch sites, job coaching, resume building, career workshops and free computer trainer courses. This introduction will provide you with information about the program and how you can become involved. Registration required. For more information or to RSVP please contact Ed Miller at 215-732-2220 or emiller@ waygay.org

13 SEPTEMBER
Loft23 presents The Game Loft Friday, September 13, 27, 6-8 pm (2nd and 4th Fridays) The game loft is a space geared towards gamers (21-29 years old) within the community and is an opportunity to meet new people, play games, and socialize outside of the bar/club scene. There will be board games, a Wii console and PS3 provided within the group space. So

Peer Counseling Mon - Fri, 6 pm - 9 pm One-to-one confidential counseling. We help with issues such as coming out, sexual identity and expression, relationships, family issues, isolation, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, legal issues, health and safety concerns. This is a free and confidential service. 215-732TALK (8255).

PhilaVentures: Wissahickon Hike Last Sun of the Month, 2 pm An opportunity for walking at a moderate pace with a talkative group of LGBT folks who like fresh air and exercise! Some ups and downs and uneven paths are found along the way, so wear proper footwear and be ready to hike! This groups meets at 2:00 PM at Cosimos Pizza, 8624 Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike.

TransWay (Free) Thursdays, 7-9pm A weekly social group for the transgender and gender nonconforming community.

Rapid HIV Testing (Free) Mondays, 4 - 7 pm Walk-in confidential HIV testing using the OraQuick Advance oral swab test (no blood draw). Testing process takes 30- 45 minutes. Results provided during the appointment.

Rainbow Buddhist Meditation Sundays, 5 pm This free group is for both practicing Buddhists and those interested in Buddhism and includes both a discussion and meditation.

Tai Chi Classes (Free) Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese system of mind-body-spirit health, based on the wisdom of the Tao and the I Ching. You will learn the gentle movements and deep breathing of the Yang Style 37 Postures Form. Tai Chi can have many health benefits including: lowering blood pressure; reducing leg, neck and back pain, etc. All ages and all fitness levels are welcome!

come out, join the group and have fun!!!!!! FREE.

14 SEPTEMBER
The Philadelphia Gayborhood Tour with historian Bob Skiba Saturday, Sept. 14, 11am & Saturday, Sept. 21, 1 pm (separate, individual tours) Tour starts at The Philadelphia History Museum (15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA). Registration required, details below. This hour and a half tour of Phillys Gayborhood covers the geographic spaces in midtown Philadelphia that gay men, lesbians and trans people made their own. Well talk about Spruce Street Boys and rainbow signs. Well explore the Lurid Locust Street of the 1970s and the booming 80s club culture along Walnut and Chestnut Streets. Well wander through the alleys and side streets of todays Gayborhood, talking about bars, bakeries, bookstores and community and end with a look at the LGBT Archives at the William Way Center. This events guide, Bob Skiba, works as a walking tour guide in Philadelphia, is the current president of the Association of Philadelphia Tourguides, and is the archivist at the John J Wilcox Jr. LGBT Archives at the William Way Center. He regularly curates exhibits and lectures on Philadelphias LGBT history, life and culture and writes a history blog called The Gayborhood Guru here: http://thegayborhoodguru. wordpress.com/ Registration Details: The Philadelphia Gayborhood Tour is free with registration and admission to the Philadelphia History Museum. *This tour is free to WWCC members and free to members of the Philadelphia History Museum and each tour is limited to 25 people, so register early at: http://www. philadelphiahistory.org/upcomingevents

Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 7:30 pm Chely Wright: Wish me Away is the story of Chely Wright, the first Nashville music star to come out as gay. Profound moving, open-hearted, funny and inspiring! Steve Pond, The Wrap. Join us for this critically acclaimed film. Womens Wednesdays is a social and cultural program for women 50 and over.

an opportunity to address a variety of topics including but not limited to sexuality, role playing, politics, relationships, etc No subject is off limits! Each question will be written on a 3 by 5 index card and folded in half and cards will be picked randomly by the cofacilitators, Trina Dorman and Yvette Lassiter, MSW, and read to the group at large. FREE. RSVP is required to info@waygay.org or 215-732-2220 as space is limited.

20 SEPTEMBER
Way Gay PowerPLAY: Virgo Birthday Bash Friday, September 20, 8-10:30 pm $20 in advance athttp://virgobdaybash. brownpapertickets.com/, $25 at the door Celebrate some of our favorite LGBTQ Philebrities at the Virgo Birthday Bash! Food, drinks, and live drag, burlesque, and dance performances. Raise a glass to all the Virgos that help make this city fierce--Rudy Flesher (AKA The Notorious OMG), dashing State Rep. Brian Sims, the amazing and talented Goddess Isis Brooks DShey, Screw Smarts J.D. Ackerman and Kira Manser, front desk volunteer extraordinaire, Bridget OLoughlin, and many, many more! All proceeds benefit the Center.

22 SEPTEMBER
PhilaVentures: Philly Fountains Sunday, September 22, 1 pm Fountains are a measure of a citys humanity and imagination. Philadelphia has a remarkable collection of them. Come along on this updated version of last years popular walk where we will focus on the fountains on or near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Some of them are not apparent tothe casual passerby. You will see a spectacular array of fountains that are stylish and elegant works of art in our city. This walk will be just about four miles (two miles each way). At the midpoint, well stop for a snack at Lloyd Hall Cafe along the Schuylkill River. If you prefer to return to Center City by bus, number 38 will take you there. Well meet in the lobby of the William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street. For further information or to RSVP, contact Hal at tarrhal@ yahoo.com before 4:45 PM on September 20 or at 215-772-0455 until the time of the event. Event will be canceled in the case of severe weather. Silver Foxes Sunday, September 22, 3-5 pm (Every 4th Sunday of the month) For LGBT 50+ folks. A monthly social and discussion group at the Center. Light refreshments will be served and feel welcome to bring other food.

21 SEPTEMBER
Guys Night Out: Six Feet (Above and) Under: A Graveyard Cabaret @ Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Ave., Phila.) Saturday, Sept. 21: cocktails: 7:15, show: 8:00pm, $20/ person at door or tickets at www.livearts-fringe.com Presented through the Fringe Festival by NY-REV Theatre Co: this witty, mysterious and haunting performance will be spent with three departed souls as they journey between this world and the next. Performed with music from Bessie Smith to The Scissor Sisters, Cab Calloway to Nirvana, and including many others! Free parking is located in the lot directly across the street from the Gatehouse. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 19 to event leader Chris H. at chigham@gmail.com. This diverse group of GBTmenmeets monthly for social and cultural opportunities of interest.

17 SEPTEMBER
Volunteer Velada & Dinner Tuesday, September 17, 7 pm (Every 3rd Tuesday of the month) Help us fold and assemble our monthly mailing. Its a big job and we need your help!

28 SEPTEMBER
Queer Writers Collective Saturday, September 28, 4-6 pm (Every 4th Saturday of the month) Join this free group for monthly workshops and discussions to develop your unique queer voice via the written word at the Center. Contact Candice for information at (215) 732-2220 or info@waygay.org. Free.

18 SEPTEMBER
Womens Wednesdays: Movie Night Chely Wright: Wish me Away

A Penny for Your Thoughts Saturday, September 21, 4-7 pm This guided discussion on all issues which impact lesbian, bisexual and questioning women will provide

LIST OF PATRONS
The Board and staff of the Center would like to thank the following individuals, families, foundations, and corporations for their ongoing support. (List includes donations from October 1, 2012 through August 1, 2013) Lifetime Patrons Stephen Carlino & Dennis Fee Deb Francesco & June Masarone Mel Heifetz Kay Lahusen Mark Segal $25,000+ Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Sandy River Charitable Foundation The Philadelphia Foundation $10,000-$24,999 Ann M. Butchart & Marian A. Luongo David and Marc Berman Mel Heifetz Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld Fund PECO Tom Wilson Weinberg & John Whyte Wells Fargo Foundation $5,000-$9,999 Al Besse & Scott Evers David Cermak Delaware Valley Legacy Fund Arthur M. Kaplan & Duane Perry Jasper Y. Liem Wayne Marquardt & Chris Tadeo Leo Model Foundation Jeffrey Sotland John Sweet $1,000-$4,999 AIDS Fund of Philadelphia John R. Alchin & Hal Marryatt Dirk Allen & Glenn Sykes Eric D. Ashton & Brian Fagan Dan Baker & Tim Keaveny Chris Bartlett Nan Elise Berry Mark Bradford Steve Brando Michael T. Byrne Amy Carroll & Rhonda K. R. Cook Ralph Casillas Peter Cressman John Cunningham Anh Dang George Dobosh David Ertz David Fair & Rudard Robinson David Fedor Klay Fennel & Val Vigil-Fennell David Fischer & Heshie Zinman Michael Gilbertson Sue L. Gildea Donald O. Formigli Rich Horrow & David Hullhorst Adam Hymans Mandeep Jangi Pieter M. Judson Kim Keegan Mark Kleinwichs George Knod & Pete Van Pelt Danny Liss Constance Lyford Cletus P. Lyman John Marsden Jean A. McCray Tim Morea Karim Mostafa Frank Mueller & Herb Tapper Philadelphia Activities Fund

Michael Pomante & Dr. Michael Anthony Bradley Richards Ed A. Richards David Schellenberg Lauran Schultz Michael Stairs Dolph Simons Joseph P. Smith Hal Tarr Leona J. Thomas Curtis Tuttle Union Benevolent Association Laurie Ward Michael Weiss West Laurel Hill Cemetery Estate of John J. Wilcox, Jr. $500-$999 Bank of America Foundation Nathanael Berry Craig Blackman Jocelyn Block John Brown & Neil Cohn Kevin Burns & James Raynor Citizens for Arts in PA (PA Council) Marie Conti Vaughn Cook Howard C. Cunningham & Robert Taylor Romy L. Diaz & Dennis James Peter R DiForte Tricia Dressel & Gloria Casarez Ben Duffy Chris Durr Charles Ellis & Henry Patterson Steve Elkin Theodore Faigle J. Rudy Flesher Michael George Angela Giampolo & Dileimys Franco John W. Gradwell Ted M. Greenberg Matthew B. Harmon Carlon J. Heffron Amber Hikes David F. Huting Livia Labate Robert J. Lenahan & Joe Bland Dr. Richard Limoges & Karl S. Krumholz Susan Mahanor Frank Marchese & John Emanuel Kathy McLean Bill McNett & Christopher Mallios Rob Rohall & Steve Barbon Mary Catherine Roper Brian Schneider Sharon Schultz Alan D. Zamochnick $100-$499 Nicholas R. Adelizzi Richard Aleong Charles Allen Always Best Care Senior Services Matthew Anzideo & Jennifer Lowman Adam Augustyn Samantha Arabolu Gabriela Assagioli & Lynn G. Zeitlin Peter Atherton & James Thalheimer Andrew Baker & Alex Stadler Claire Baker & Jennifer Raison Joseph F. Baker Harry Bambrick John Barry Barbara Bartlett David Bartlett Lori Baskin Gordon Beeferman Ada Bello

Roy Bernat & Robert Wright Henry Bernstein Paul R. Blore & Marquise Lee Corinne Boettger & Stephen Haussens Christopher Bradie George H. Bradt Kenneth L. Brendlinger Thomas Brennan Marchee M. Briant Anil Bridgpal Sean Brophy Stanton Brown Craig Bruns Jack Bryant Jean Buckley Adah Bush & Sheri Reed SallyAnn M. Bowman Thom Cardwell Eduardo Carvaja & Alan Kraus Deborah Cassidy Gershon Cattan John Cawley Thomas Charnock Ida Chen Phil T. Cochetti Sherrie Cohen & Virginia Gutierrez Marcia Coleman Ronald Collman Luis E. Correa & David Holcombe Daniel Cosper Richard A. Couch & James Stein Dale Cranmer & William Hunt Frank Danay & Lee O'Malley Jeffery Darcy Dennis Debiak Louis Del Soldo & Raymond Bentman John DeLuca James Devlin Bernard DiPerzio Robert R. Ditto Jay M. Donner Patricia S. Downey James Duffy David C. Dunbeck Carolyn Evans George C. Fago Elizabeth Fabens James M Fennell Keith Fledderman Mark Allen Focht C. Neal Fox & E. Scott McNulty Jonathan Frank Tanya D. Frederick Don M Friedman Richard Gayer Michael F Genovese Alison Gerig John Geronimo Heather Gibson John Gildea & Bill T. Walker Daniel Giorgi Brenda Goodis Brian Green Paul D. Green Herbert Gregory Paul Grena Bill Grey & Roderick MacNeil John Grillone Stephanie Gross Joseph Guckin Alba R. Guzman Harrison Haas Wayne Hamilton Brian Hartnett Moira & Chris Hatch Jesse E. Hein Leon Hill Gary Q. Hines Amy Hirsch & Jessica Robbins John Holohan

Fred Hosier & David Blatt Jim Hummel & Richard M. Finkelstein Thomas R James Derek B. Jones Jim E. King & James O'Toole Jennifer K. Kaus Sampath Kannan Chris Keelty Myles Kelly & Rick Wilson Jared Kerr & Shawn Kline Joseph A. Keslar Vince Kesling Kevin Kimbrell Bill Kinder & Len Butz Maria Koba John Kominetz Fred Koszewnik David Krefetz Rue Landau & Kerry Smith Jack Leddy Ira Lefton Morgan Levine Blowney Linda Michael LoFurno & Michael Thompson Greg Lowe Patrick Lowery John Maher Tom Mapp Daniel Martin & Michael A. Biello Zach Martin & JT Waldman Megan Mastrogiovanni Julia M. Figurelli Masucci Ryan Maxwell & Craig Katz Barb McDermott Neil McGarry Bridget McGettigan Martha Michael David Michelson & Gary Quinton Josh Middleton Arlyn H. Miller Edward Miller Donald Mitchell John Moeller & Joe Carlucci Perry Monastero & Estuardo Orozco Roger Montemayor John Murphy & Tom Ayers Alyssa Mutryn & Shay Selden Joshua Neidich Ann Northrup Paul Nutaitis & Robert Clark Richard J. Orgass Gregory Palmer Richard Paul & Scott Lawrence Chris Pinto Mary & Edward Posner Larry Pupkiewicz Robert E. Putney Fredric Rabel Joe Radomile Stephen S. Rappoport Tony Reed David T. Reppert Joseph Riley Jordan Rockford Carmen Rodriguez & Maria Sokol Randall Rosensteel Peter Ryker Mark E. Sandberg Steven R. Sanson Heather Satur Gustave Scheerbaum Neil Schriever & David P. Blackman Jerrold Schwaber & Susan Hoch Stiles Seay & Joseph Misuraco Neale A. Secor & Ricardo A. Liriano Nurit Shein & Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell Claire Shubik-Richards & Seth Richards-Shubik Marc Silver Brian Skelly & Shaun LaRosa Margot Sklar

L IST OF PAT RONS CON T

Jessica Slack Richard Smiraglia Diane Snipas & Sally Huntley Julia Stewart Stephen Stoltz Julia Stone Zoe Strauss & Lynn Bloom Thomas Streeper Bob Szwajkos Khiem Tang Derek Tarcza & Steve Laver Gerard Tate Augustus H. Tawyea & David A. Zambelli David Tidman Tom Thiermann Paul Toth Pearlette Toussant Alice Tran Deborah Turner Carmen D. Valentino Michael J. Valoris Todd Van Gunten Paul Vandevere

Carol Venditto & Nan Lassen Speros Tony Versis David Wasilewski & Steve Serafin Richard J. Webb Stephen Weitzenhoffer & Carl Kopfinger Robert Wendelgass Edward Wilk Shuo Yin In-Kind Donors 12th St. Gym Denise Cohen and Sisters Nightclub Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts Crystal Fox and Giorgio on Pine Ed Hall and eddidit El Dorado Rum Fergie's Pub Mark Segal and Philadelphia Gay News Peter Lien and Lien/Nibauer Photography Philadelphia Zoo Optimal Sport Health Clubs

Reading Terminal Market Rich Lee and Media Copy Stimulus Productions Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar TuB Gin Voyeur Nightclub

ART GALLERY: BRETT KURI, NICOLE DONNELLY, TOM SONNENBERG

On view in the gallery: September 13 October 25, 2013 Opening Reception: Friday, September 13, 6-8 PM This new and exciting three person show in the gallery features the winners of the 7th Annual Art Exhibition juried by Kaytie Johnson of the Galleries at Moore. Each artist will display new works exploring the following: re-interpreting found images, creating imaginary landscapes, and the idea of the hero and masculine mythology. Through various art processes and techniques, each artist brings a distinct and provocative visual identity and queer voice to the exhibition. Please join us for an opening night reception with the artists on Friday, September 13 at 6 PM. RSVP kindly requested to 215-732-2220.

INDIGO BALL 2013: AN EVENING OF ENCHANTMENT AND REVELRY

Join the staff and Board of the William Way LGBT Community Center for Indigo Ball 2013 on Saturday, October 5, from 6-10 P.M. for an evening of enchantment and revelry at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (128 N. Broad St.), one of the most captivating spaces in the city. Celebrate the William Way LGBT Community Center and the diverse and vibrant community it serves with over 350 guests and honorees. This year, the Center is delighted to recognize the following individuals and institutions for their ongoing commitment to Greater Philadelphias LGBT community: Rev. Rodger Broadley with the Humanitarian of the Year Award PECO with the inaugural Corporate Partner of the Year Award Philadelphia Dyke March with its Community Partner of the Year Award

Rev Rodger Broadley

Indigo Ball, always a sell-out event, will include a magnificent four course dinner preceded by butlered hors doeuvres and a four hour open bar in the museums two sculpture galleries. And for everyone who loves to cut a rug, there will be a dance floor and deejay playing hits from the 1950s through to todays biggest hits. And if that isnt amazing enough, all Indigo Ball attendees will receive free admittance to the 3rd Annual IndiGoGo Dance Extravaganza, an after-party from 10 P.M. to 2 A.M. that will feature music and performances by Philadelphias favorite nightlife personalities. This evening will truly be a night to remember and one you wont want to miss. Individual tickets are $200 and tables of ten are $2,000. More than half of the seats have already been sold, so buy now and reserve your space.Buy online at http:// indigoball2013.brownpapertickets.com/ or contact Michael Pomante at 215-732-2220 to purchase tickets by phone.

Brett Kuri, Lorna 1, image transfer and oil on paper, 11 X 24; Nicole Donnelly, Loss of Promise

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