Eikleberry, founder of The Blazing Saddle, opens up about leadership, spirituality and more
Enjoy a revealing Q & A with Robert Eikleberry, founder of The Blazing Saddle, possibly the Midwest’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar.
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Body positivity the focus of Des Moines’ Zach Gillette and modern-day Bear culture
Zach Gillette used to feel self-conscious and insecure about his weight, the lessening hair on his...
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Auction showcases Southern Illinois artists for LGBTQ center
More than 20 Southern Illinois artists are showcased in Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Community Center’s “Frame in Love” art auction.
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Iowa City Pride, Chicago Pride Fest, Metro East Pride kick off new Pride wave under COVID’s shadow
Iowa City Pride, Chicago Pride Fest and Metro East Pride are happening this weekend. Decorah Pride is coming Oct. 8-9, then Pride Orange City Oct. 15-17. The Fox Valley area holds a Pride Halloween party Oct. 23. And southeastern Illinois joins its neighbors for the 19th Annual Pride Prom Oct. 30.
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BLM rally in Herrin // Three upcoming Pride festivals // Chicago Pride Parade cancelled // Community Briefs Illinois
A BLM peaceful protest in Herrin. LGBTQ Pride in the Quad Cities, Champaign-Urbana and Belleville. Carbondale’s SIU honored. Community Briefs Illinois!
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QC Pride brings award-winning documentary // New tenants fund in Iowa City // Plus More
Read about QC Pride in the Quad Cities, a new tenants fund in Iowa City, GSA Con in Des Moines, new board members for Cedar Rapids’ Pridefest group, and more.
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LGBTQ pride in one of the ‘Trumpiest’ counties in Iowa
WHAT: Humboldt Diversity & Inclusion Pride Celebration WHERE: The VFW Hall in Dakota City,...
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Juneteenth 2021 in Davenport
WHAT: Juneteenth Celebration WHERE: Davenport, IA WHO: Black-owned businesses and community groups...
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Buffalo Grove Drive Takes It Higher
WHAT:Â Buffalo Grove Pride Drive WHERE: Buffalo Grove, IL WHO: Buffalo Grove Pride and many...
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Quad Cities Community Happenings
WHAT: Michelle Nixon Memorial Scholarship Brunch WHERE: Mary’s on 2nd, Davenport, IA WHEN:...
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