Welcoming, sensitive atmosphere at Bandy’s for annual Rainbow Cafe gathering Sunday
CARBONDALE — When Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ+ Center and community members gather this Sunday for...
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Author: Christine Hawes
Black queer nightlife, soft side of masculinity are centered in “Heart of Brick” by serpentwithfeet
IOWA CITY — The love of the club, the essential role of nightlife in Black queer life, and the soft side of masculinity is what audience members will experience Thursday evening, when experimental R&B artist serpentwithfeet brings his new “Heart of Brick” production to the Englert Theatre.
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Intersectional Resource Fair October 7 a chance to explore diverse resources for diverse people
The Intersectional Resource Fair coming Oct. 7 is a chance to learn about diverse resources for diverse people throughout the Quad Cities. So far, 34 progressive groups are signed up to present information. Attendees will also receive raffle and door prizes.
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Out and About in the Quad Cities with Clock Inc., Mary’s on 2nd, Edwards UCC, MCC of the Quad Cities
Get a glimpse at progressive events happening around you, with our revived and renamed photo...
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Rock Island showing of Harris Neck documentary honors “strength and resilience” of Black Americans
“The Taking of Harris Neck” tells the story of the federal government’s illegal land seizure of Harris Neck in 1942 from descendants of slaves.
Gaye Shannon Burnett, head of the Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, describes the film as a tribute to the “strength and resilience” of Black Americans.
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Growth in clients, staff, services inspires November move for The Project of the Quad Cities
MOLINE — The Project of the Quad Cities is moving to accommodate its growth in clients, staff and services. The nonprofit founded in 1986 to focus on prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS now provides behavioral health care, LGBTQ+ health care, and gender-affirming care. Its move to 4101 John Deere Rd., from its River Drive home, will mean 7,000 more square feet and more rooms for treatment, support groups, trainings, education and more.
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Des Moines magazine’s LGBTQ honorees include Hendricks from Davenport, Wichtendahl from Hiawatha
A Des Moines magazine included two eastern Iowans in their choice for LGBTQ Legacy Award winners. Read about Rich Hendricks, pastor of MCC of the Quad Cities in Davenport, and Aime Wichtendahl, Hiawatha City Council member and Iowa’s first-ever openly transgender elected official.
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The Blazing Saddle anniversary, Iowa Leather Weekend converge on Des Moines
The Blazing Saddle, thought to be the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in the Midwest, celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend, in a three-day event that coincides with the 35th Annual Iowa Leather Weekend. Read about the events planned, including drag, leather contests, a play party, a sober social, and a Sunday outdoor service with lesbian singer Summer Osborne.
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Waterloo’s Cedar Valley Pride Fest brings nationally-known entertainers, record number of vendors, diverse celebration
WATERLOO — The 11th Annual Cedar Valley Pride Fest happens tonight and tomorrow, featuring several nationally-known names, arts events, speakers, yoga, hula and a record number of vendors.
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QCAD nonprofit that started LGBTQ+ support in Quad Cities 33 years ago is now offering Joyce Wiley Memorial Scholarship
Joyce and Jack Wiley started Quad Citians Affirming Diversity in 1990, after watching their son suffer through “coming out.” QCAD is now offering the Joyce Wiley Memorial Scholarship.
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