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Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors |
Michael Cotrell,
President
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Vice President
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Treasurer
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Secretary
Members at Large
Tony Phillips
Alynn Rousselle
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Holiday Season is Upon Us!
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December is the month of Holiday celebrations. Help celebrate diversity by honoring each event this year:
Buddhism: Bodhi Day - December 8th - Day of Enlightenment Christianity: Advent - November 27th - December 25th Saint Nicholas' Day - December 6th Christmas Eve - December 24th Christmas Day - December 25th Hinduism: Pancha Ganapati - December 21st-25th Judaism: Hanukkah - December 24th - January 1st Paganism: Yule - December 21st Unitarian Universalism: Chalica - first week of December Other Celebrations: Boxing Day - December 26th Human Rights Day - December 10th HumanLight - December 23rd Kwanzaa - December 26th - January 1st Newtonmas - December 25th New Years Eve - December 31st New Years Day - January 1st |
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Caracole Holiday Tree Sale
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Buy that Christmas tree, wreath, or roping - or volunteer your time to help us sell! This is one of Caracole's favorite fundraisers of the year!
Each December, Caracole has a Christmas Tree fundraiser at Findlay Market. We sell Fraser Firs, Scotch Pines, ropes of garland and wreaths! During this event, we have tons of volunteers prune, package, and help sell trees where all the proceeds benefit Caracole!
Stop by the market house and purchase a tree (it benefits Caracole!) on one of the dates below OR volunteer with family and friends! (Santa Hats provided.) Email if you're interested in volunteering!
Saturdays: Nov 26th, Dec 3rd, Dec 10th, Dec 17th---8AM-6PM
Sundays: Nov 27th, Dec 4th, Dec 11th, Dec 18th--10AM-4PM
Caracole is the HIV/AIDS service organization in Cincinnati. Our mission is to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS in our community through housing, care, and prevention. We currently serve more than 1500 clients in the eight counties of southwest Ohio.
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The Listings Spotlight Member
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The Chamber appreciates the support Fifth Third Bank provides our LGBTQ Community!
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The Listings 2016/2017 - Out Now!
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The Listings has served the local community for over 20 years! Check out the latest edition
- all-new for 2016/2017 and featuring a new design style and format!
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LEADERS for EQUALITY
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The Human Rights Campaign is recruiting skilled, experienced and successful volunteer leaders in the Greater Cincinnati area to seize the moment by engaging in the fight for LGBTQ Equality by joining our volunteer-led steering committee.
You are personally invited to learn more about joining our strong, diverse and talented team of volunteer leaders in Cincinnati and make history in the civil rights movement of our time.
Please RSVP to
www.hrc.org/leaderscincy
Tuesday Dec. 6, 2016
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Hilton - Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Rockwood Room
35 West Fifth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Gay Movie Night
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 Join ISQCCBE Empress XXV, Molly Mormen and Emperor XXV Scot Fromeyer as they host Gay Movie Nights at Tillies Lounge. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:00 p.m. There will be a $5.00 admission at the door. Raffles, popcorn and soda will be available. Proceeds go to OutReels Cincinnati. Tell your friends, family and co-workers and join Scott & Molly and the ISQCCBE for a great night at the Movies!
This month's feature is the LIVE Televised version of Hairspray. Join us at Tillies Lounge for a great night of entertainment. Popcorn, Soda, Alcohol and a Movie. All for $5.00 at the door. (alcohol sold separately).
Wednesday, December 7th 6:30pm Tillie's Lounge
Save the Date - January Movie Night is "Connie and Carla" - Wednesday, January 11th
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Get PrEPed
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) can provide a high level of protection against HIV and is even more effective when combined with condoms and other prevention tools. A PrEP study will be opening this winter at the University of Cincinnati. If you are an MSM or TGW, HIV-, over the age of 18, living in the Cincinnati Tri-State area, and interested in being contacted when this study opens, please call Jaasiel @ 513-548-6279.
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Wear Your Support
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The ISQCCBE invite you to show your support to these important local organizations by wearing these exclusively designed t-shirts. Each month, a new t-shirt will be on sale - you can even purchase a full set and take care a the full year's wardrobe at once! Here's a link to order.
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Love Must Win Quarter Auction
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 Love Must Win is presenting a holiday season Quarter auction! Find great holiday gifts while simultaneously supporting a cause that brings love and acceptance into your community! Gift cards, gift baskets, jewelry, home decor, and more will be apart of the quarter auction (a silent auction will be held during the event as well). Snacks and drinks will be available! Come on out and have a blast!!
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hursday, December 8th 7-9:30PM
Studio25
10780 Dixie Highway Walton KY 41094
Love Must Win is providing education and support by raising awareness of discrimination, bullying, and self-destructive behaviors with emphasis in the LGBT community.
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Hard Candy presents Tatianna
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 Daniel Cole presents
Hard Candy:
Cincinnati
with Tatianna.
Fresh off of RuPaul's All Stars II, Tatianna is coming to Cincinnati and you won't want to miss her!
Thursday, December 8 -
Meet & greet at 9 PM - Showtime at 10:00 PM
$20 General Admission - Table reservations available.
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Due to venue size, tables and tickets are limited. Purchase yours at TatiannaCincy.Eventbrite.com
Event is 21+
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Kris Kringle Cookie Bake-Off at On Broadway Bar
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 It's the tastiest fundraiser of the year! Cookies, Cakes, Pies, and Candies!
Bake, Bring, or just come in and enjoy!!!! Its a fundraiser, so bring extra money!!!!
Sunday December 11th - 6pm
On Broadway Bar Downtown
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HRC Gala Table Captains Mixer
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 Join the HRC Cincinnati steering committee and friends to support moving equality forward. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and work to ensure the progress we have achieved does not get rolled back. Join us at Unwind for libations and to learn about becoming a Table Captain at the 2017.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the gala on March 4 at Jack Cincinnati Casino!
 Wednesday, December 14th
5:30 PM -
8 PM
Unwind Wine Bar - 3435 Michigan Avenue Hyde Park
What is a Table Captain?
Our Table Captains serve a critical role in helping to sell tickets to the gala. Your goal is to sell 10 tickets to fill in a whole table. There is no financial obligation if you don't fill your table.
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SafER Zones Trans 101
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New SafER Zones Trans 101 workshop available from the SafER Zones 4-part workshop series. Don't miss this professional development opportunity taking place on Thursday, December 15th from 10am-12pm at Xavier University (in GSC 214).
Please email Kelsey O'Neil, Assistant Director CDI, to reserve your spot today.
If you've attended a SafER Zones 101 workshop, this is your chance to attend a second workshop to receive your SafER Zones Ally sticker!
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Onesie Night at the Dock
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 Come Dressed in your Favorite ONESIE!!! Best ONESIE Wins a CASH PRIZE!!!
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Holiday Shopping in Bellevue
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C&D Northside Ugly Sweater Party
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Find your ugliest Holiday sweater and come in and celebrate with us. Stick around for the Monthly Review that begins at 10p!
Saturday December 17th - 7:30pm-10pm
(show at 10pm)
C&D Northside - click for more information
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ISQCCBE Family Fun Night at the Zoo
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 It's one of Cincinnati's most treasured holiday traditions - and on Sunday, December 18th, you are invited to join the Court for oReign XXV's second Family Fun Event. This time it's at the Cincinnati Zoo, Festival Of Lights. Bring your children, families, and friends as we celebrate the Holidays and enjoy a beautiful night at the Zoo.
Sunday December 18th 5-8pm. Click here for more information.
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New Years Eve at Old Street Saloon
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PFLAG Cincinnati - Meetings
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PFLAG Cincinnati now hosts two meetings each month in two locations.
Second Tuesday monthly meetings start with a social period at 7:00 pm with the meeting from 7:30 to 9:30. They are held at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 Wm. Howard Taft, Cincinnati 45219 . After announcements, introductions and the program, we break into small groups and share our stories.
Third Wednesday meetings are held from 7 to 9 pm at Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati 45230. We start with small groups followed by the program.
PFLAG is the organization for parents, families, allies and LGBTQ people united for equality ---
PFLAG Cincinnati is a 501(c)3 organization and not affiliated with any religious or political group.
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Great Events Coming this Winter
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Don't miss the second annual spectacular Kamikaze Pageant. Like nothing you have seen before.  We need performers, painters, judges and pushers to make this event as successful as last year.
Blind folded face painters will create drag looks like you have never witnessed - and will never see again! Molly Mormen is the featured guest performer.
Sunday, January 22nd from 6-9pm at The Cabaret.
The preshow starts at 6p.m. and you can paint a drag queen on stage with the wheel of misfortune before she calls her final number as the first Kamikaze Queen. Designer Jell-O shots. Raffles and laughs for all!
St. John United Church of Christ 18th Annual Music on the Avenue Series - February 3-March 3
 St. John United Church of Christ welcomes everyone to the 18
th annual Music on the Avenue Series. This series is our musical gift to the community, and features free concerts of jazz, classical, vocal, and instrumental music. These concerts are free to the public!
2/3 - Cincinnati Children's Choir - Songs from Around the World
2/10 - Nancy James - Tribute to Rosemary Clooney
2/17 - Rod Stucky and Chris Wilke - Treasures from the late 16th to early 18th Centuries
2/24 - Phillips-Hofeldt Piano Trio - Favorites by Mendelssohn & Dvorak
3/3 - No Promises Ensemble - Jazz, Motown and Classic Vocal Pop
Queen City Sisters at the Fairfield Community Arts Center - February 10th
 With vintage style and a touch of sass, their swingin' beat will have you tapping your toes and snapping your fingers. This a cappella trio dazzles audiences with their close harmony arrangements of songs from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s! Classic songs by Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, The Andrews Sisters and more round out an entertaining song list.
Friday 2/10 8-10pm - Fairfield Community Arts Center.
Tickets and More Information.
Cincinnati Pride Throwback Skate - February 11th
Lace up your skates and join Cincinnati Pride for a throwback Skate at the Fountain Square Ice Rink
Saturday 2/11 - 5-9pm at Fountain Square Downtown.
Sutton Foster with the Cincinnati Pops - February 24th-26th
 Cincinnati Pops teams up with one of Broadway's biggest stars, the two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster (
Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie).
First discovered on TV's
Star Search at age 15, Sutton's impressive talent practically bursts from the stage. In addition to Broadway favorites, hear her sing selections from Cole Porter's iconic songbook on the occasion of his 125th birthday year.
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Below Zero Lounge - Dance... Dance... Dance!!!
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What's Going on Tillie's Lounge
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ISQCCBE Happenings
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 The Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire, Inc. (The Court) is a local, Cincinnati-based 501-(c)(3) incorporated non-profit organization. The Court's purpose is to raise fund for contribution to and in support of any and all charitable [minimum 501 (c)(3)] causes. The Court represents the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, allied communities, and all concerned in support of community functions.
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Resource for LGBTQ Youth
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GLSEN Greater Cincinnati hosts a weekly Youth Group meeting. The GLSEN Youth Group is a safe and welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies to gather. Each week the group explores a topic of interest to middle and high school-aged youth with an emphasis on LGBTQ issues. Youth group also includes weekly social time and a quarterly social outing or activity. GLSEN Youth Group relies on a series of youth generated ground rules to keep our space supportive and positive. We participate in days of action sponsored by GLSEN national and provide opportunities and resources for group members to organize actions in their school community, such as Day of Silence and Ally Week. - Click here for more details.
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What's Happening in the Bars
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901 Race Street - Downtown Cincinnati
Facebook: Bar 901
Open daily 4pm - 11 pm
Relaxing place to socialize plus drink specials
701 Bakewell Street - Covington KY
Facebook:
Bar 32
Great Cocktails for All Walks of Life! Just a warm and friendly little
neighborhood bar. Come in and relax
1122 Walnut Street - Downtown Cincinnati
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Below Zero Lounge
The Below Zero Lounge is an ultra plush martini lounge. A
selection of 100 vodkas.
1714 Hanfield Street - Northside
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C&D Bar
A longtime neighborhood bar in Northside. Stop in and check out
artwork on display from local artists
1122 Walnut Street - Downtown Cincinnati
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The Cabaret
The Queen City's Premiere Show Bar
Shows every Friday and Saturday night at 11pm - Don't forget
Tipsy Thursdays too!
901 Washington Street - Newport KY
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The Crazy Fox Saloon
Smokefree in NKY! Neighborhood atmosphere featuring regular
events like Drinking Liberally and Trivia Smackdown
603 West Pete Rose Way - Downtown Cincinnati
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The Dock Complex
Cincinnati's longest-running dance club!
3 complete bars, covered
smoking patio, patio lounge with volley ball court, best dance floor
Dance until 4am!Showtimes after 11pm & 12:30am.
404 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011
Showcasing America's Music in the Heart of Covington's Historic District! Open Friday and Saturday 5pm-1m. Live music every Friday and Saturday 8pm-midnight. On the web at
www.the404Nightclub.com.
2401 Vine Street - Mt. Auburn (Near University Village)
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Home Base Tavern
Stop in once and Home Base Tavern will become your new favorite
neighborhood hangout!
835 Main Street - Downtown
Tuesday Night Theater - Hosted by Bella Dolce with special guest
performances each week. Dance floor opens at 11pm - dance until
2:30pm. Show begins 12:15am. No cover (with purchase). Ages 18+
13 Old Street - Monroe
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Old Street Saloon
Friendliest little bar up North! Open Weds-Sat featuring Happy Hour
from 8-9pm. Karaoke on the 1st and 3rd Fridays; Drag shows Friday
and Saturday Night. 4th Friday Drag Show by the ISQCCBE
817 Broadway Street - Downtown Cincinnati
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On Broadway Bar
A friendly place where old friends come to meet new friends &
good friends come to have fun. Come as you are, everyone is
welcome. Shows hosted by
Tyese Rainz every Friday night
643 Bakewell Street - Covington, KY
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Rosie's Tavern
Covington's neighborhood tradition - great friends and great drinks
Rosie's always has free pool, $6 domestic pitchers & $2 wells on
Monday & KY Bourbon $5.50 a shot on Tuesdays
428 Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
One of Cincinnati's oldest gay bars "where everyone knows your
name!" Happy Hour everyday from 11am-8pm. Game Day beer
specials. Mon-Sat 11am - 2:30am; Sun 11am - 12midnight
4042 Hamilton Avenue - Northside
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Tillie's Lounge
Cincinnati's newest lounge features plush decor, intimate seating
arrangements and a massive chandelier over a baby grand piano.
Live music on Saturday night; Karaoke on Sunday night.
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We are here to serve you and help you grow your business by promoting your business to the Greater Cincinnati GLBT community. We invite you to become a member of the Gay Chamber and be a part of building an even stronger network of gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses.
As we build our membership base, we are pleased to welcome you with special reduced membership dues to join the Gay Chamber. Simply fill out the information below so that we can update our records. This can also be done online at our website: gaychambercincinnati.com. Membership benefits include:
- Support - the Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce is your voice of advocacy; we are a voice for GLBT and ally owned businesses
- Exclusive member networking and social events
- Free listing in monthly Chamber Newsletter to publicize your upcoming events and services
- Exclusive member discounts and benefits are being added regularly - stay up with the latest details at gaychambercincinnati.com.
We value your membership and encourage you to attend Chamber events and reach out to your fellow members. Here's how to contact us:
Greater Cincinnati Gay Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 141461
Cincinnati, OH 45250-1461
[email protected]
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