October 11, 2006

October 2006 Events ArtsUnited, Stonewall Library and Archives and Broward County Libraries Division have collaborated to produce some interesting programs this month in observance of GLBT History Month. Please make plans to attend those of particular interest to you: October 11th "Talk About it: an Open Mic Reading" in celebration of National Coming Out Day. 6:30 to 8:30 Main Library 100 S. Andrews Ave, FTL 6th Floor. October 13th "Black Out Film Fest" featuring three groundbreaking films by Women Vision and Eye Bite Productions Straight from the Heart, All God's Children and De Colores. 7 to 9 PM Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave first floor auditorium (SW corner of the building). October 14th "The History of PRIDE in South Florida" a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Sylvia Rhue, Director National Black Justice Coalition. Panel starts at 6 PM, followed by reception and art exhibit at 7:30 PM. Art exhibit is "Pride: Party or Protest?" 1300 East Sunrise Blvd, FTL. Refreshments served. October 29th Oratorical Contest: "Is Gay and Lesbian Pride Relevant Today?" African American Research Library and Culture Center, 2650 Sistrunk Avenue, FTL 2 to 4 PM. October 30th "40 Years Later: How Far Has the Gay and Lesbian Rights Movement Come?" a panel of local activists will discuss this important issue. 6 to 9 PM Main Library, 6th Floor, 100 S. Andrews Ave, FTL. Refreshments served. October 1-31 "Pride: Party or Protest" exhibit on display inside the library at 1300 East Sunrise Blvd in Ft Lauderdale. All exhibits and programs are free to the public and are made possible through the generous financial support of Pride South Florida and the Broward Public Library Foundation.