Dakota OutRight http://dakotaoutright.org A GLBT resource Central and Western North Dakota Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:35:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Dakota OutRight Sponsors a Dance for March 3rd, 2012 http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-outright-sponsors-a-dance-for-march-3rd-2012/ http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-outright-sponsors-a-dance-for-march-3rd-2012/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:35:25 +0000 Shane Price http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1597 Dakota OutRight is sponsoring a dance at the Best Western Doublewood Inn for Saturday, March 3rd, 2012. This event is open to the general public and is intended promote awareness of the LGBTQ community and our supporters in the Bismarck/Mandan area. The dance begins at 7:30pm.

]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-outright-sponsors-a-dance-for-march-3rd-2012/feed/ 0 Standing on Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays http://dakotaoutright.org/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays/ http://dakotaoutright.org/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:08:38 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1592 In Colaboration with NYC’s Tectonic Theatre Project, Dakota OutRight, and The Gay Straight Alliance, BSC Theatre presents a staged reading by local actors of 9 short plays centered on the theme of Gay Marriage.  A live satelllite feed will bring the 9 nationally known playwrights and the Tectonic cast into our theatre for an introduction and post show discussion.  The playwrights include Pulitzer prize winner Doug Wright (I am my own Wife), Neil LeBute (Autobahn), and Moises Kaufman (The Laramie Project).

 
Monday, November 7 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, Bismarck State College Admission is free. 
]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays/feed/ 0 Dakota OutRight’s Annual Meeting Scheduled http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-outrights-annual-meeting-scheduled/ http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-outrights-annual-meeting-scheduled/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:59:33 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1589 Dakota OutRight invites you to attend its annual meeting to be held on Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 6:30PM at A & B Pizza in the meeting room. Everyone is encouraged to attend, and the pizza is on us! Please come see what Dakota OutRight is about and share your enthusiasm for GLBTQA movement in North Dakota.  The more minds we have, the more powerful our impact can be.  This is the perfect time to share your visions for the future and help make them happen!  ]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-outrights-annual-meeting-scheduled/feed/ 0 Dakota Divas’ Drag Show Scheduled for November! http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-divas-drag-show-scheduled-for-november/ http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-divas-drag-show-scheduled-for-november/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:40:42 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1587  Help us celebrate the official demise of an institution of depression!  Dakota Outright presents Dakota Divas’ farewell to DADT on Saturday, November 5th at the DoubleWood Inn, 1400 Interchange Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota.  The doors open at 7:30PM, and the show begins at 8:30PM.  The show is open to 18+ with photo ID.  Regular entry is $10 but entry for military members with ID is $5.  A cash bar will be provided.  Don’t forget to bring cash for tipping your favorite performers!   Joindance will follow the show!

]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/dakota-divas-drag-show-scheduled-for-november/feed/ 0 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal is Official! http://dakotaoutright.org/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-is-official/ http://dakotaoutright.org/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-is-official/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:07:45 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1582 The end of DADT is officially set for September 20, 2011!  CELEBRATE LIBERTY FOR ALL!!!

The DADT is the official U.S.  policy that prohibits military personnel from discriminating against or harassing closeted homosexual or bisexual service members or applicants, while barring openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons from military service. The restrictions are mandated by United States federal law Pub.L. 103-160 (10 U.S.C. § 654). The policy prohibits people who “demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts” from serving in the armed forces of the United States, because their presence “would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and unit cohesion that are the essence of military capability.”  The act prohibits any homosexual or bisexual person from disclosing his or her sexual orientation or from speaking about any homosexual relationships, including marriages or other familial attributes, while serving in the United States armed forces. The act specifies that service members who disclose that they are homosexual or engage in homosexual conduct shall be separated (discharged) except when a service member’s conduct was “for the purpose of avoiding or terminating military service” or when it “would not be in the best interest of the armed forces”.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/18/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal_5_n_798636.html

]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-is-official/feed/ 0 Join Dakota OutRight in their 2nd AutumnFest Parade! http://dakotaoutright.org/join-dakota-outright-in-their-2nd-autumnfest-parade/ http://dakotaoutright.org/join-dakota-outright-in-their-2nd-autumnfest-parade/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:43:27 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1580 For the second year in a row, Dakota OutRight will be out in pride and action for the GLBTQA community at the AutumnFest parade!!  What a great time to reunite with purpose and CANDY!  Please join us in this dynamic opportunity to increase positive community presence, education, and advocacy! 

AutumnFest parade 2011 is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th.  This year’s parade is not themed, so dress to show your individuality and pride!  We will be meeting and lining up on the capital grounds.  Everyone hoping to participate should arrive by 9:30 a.m.  The parade starts at 10 a.m.!

]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/join-dakota-outright-in-their-2nd-autumnfest-parade/feed/ 0 The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) http://dakotaoutright.org/the-gay-lesbian-straight-education-network-glsen/ http://dakotaoutright.org/the-gay-lesbian-straight-education-network-glsen/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:46:14 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1576 This organization provides phenomenal links to education, support and advocacy for equality movement and development of a more concomitant society.  The link below is an example of just that.

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]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/the-gay-lesbian-straight-education-network-glsen/feed/ 0 What U Missed If U Weren’t There . . . Love is truly the only universal language . . . http://dakotaoutright.org/what-u-missed-if-u-werent-there-love-is-truly-the-only-universal-language/ http://dakotaoutright.org/what-u-missed-if-u-werent-there-love-is-truly-the-only-universal-language/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:25:27 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1550 This year’s Capital City Pride Fest was a great venture into the community, for the community.  Our goal at Dakota OutRight is to provide more events focused on community outreach and statewide networking.  We hope you’ll join us in our movements and take pride in everyone’s diversity and their right to a life of love, respect, and equality! 

Here are some pictures from 2011 Pride Fest.  Thanks to our vendors, entertainers, performers, participants, and volunteers!  It’s great to see community coming together! Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Dakota Divas Drag Queens Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Pride 2011 Sweatervest

]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/what-u-missed-if-u-werent-there-love-is-truly-the-only-universal-language/feed/ 0 PRIDE FEST 2011 http://dakotaoutright.org/1545/ http://dakotaoutright.org/1545/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:14:42 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1545 PRIDE was awesome!!!  Great job everyone and what a blast!   Here is the write up and video from KFYR! Next year we are planning to have KFYRs news anchor dress in drag with one of our favorite Dakota Divas!  SO EXCITING!  Happy PRIDE Bismarck-Mandan!  A huge thank you to our vendors and volunteers! Pictures to come soon.   Make sure you check them out ; )

PRIDE FEST on TELEVISION ! !

]]> http://dakotaoutright.org/1545/feed/ 0 2011 ND Capital City PRIDE FEST http://dakotaoutright.org/2011-nd-capital-city-pride-fest/ http://dakotaoutright.org/2011-nd-capital-city-pride-fest/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:55:18 +0000 heymamarae http://dakotaoutright.org/?p=1543 Dakota OutRight presents Capital City Pride Fest 2011! 

We are proud to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us at our biggest attraction this year!  A free and open to the public, family and community oriented event will be held in Bismarck’s Custer Park on Saturday, July 30th from 11AM to 5PM.  Great children’s games and crafts along with entertainment and vendors will be provided!  Many in our community have been impacted by recent flooding or economic issues or know someone who has been, so we will be taking a collection of non-perishable goods at the park as well.  FREE STD testing will also be provided on site!

To kick it all off, a special Dakota Divas Drag Show will be held on Friday, July 29th at the Seven Seas, located at 2611 Old Red Trail, (I-94, exit 152) in Mandan.  The doors will open at 7:30PM and the show will start at 8:30PM.  A cash bar will be available. Admission is $10 (cash only).  You must be 18 years old or older to attend and photo ID is required.

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