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Ashton
It's time to plan the year ahead for travel! If you happen to be going to China, check out my latest blog - the Straight-Friendly Survival Guide. I'm organizing to spend time in Miami - at least for Winter Party - and of course get back to DC for events like the Victory Fund Brunch Apr 7th and/or Cherry the following weekend (and of course Pride!). Then I'll be preparing for NYC World Pride and rehearsing as NYC Gay Men's Chorus specially commissioned work for Stonewall 50 at Carnegie June 27th.
I'm excited to head back to DC on Jan 18 (with the start to the change back towards true progress in the country) for Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend! I'm organizing to attend the fun-loving days at the Hyatt Regency but start out the weekend at U Street Music Hall for Honcho and end it at the circuit-friendly, amazing Flash nightclub for Flashy Sundays. The next week, I'll be staying at the iconic Renaissance Center in Detroit for the Task Force's annual Creating Change conference Jan 24-27 to spread the word about global LGBTIQ issues.
Will you be in Seattle on Feb 7? OutRight now will hold its biggest event in the city yet! Featuring an incredible activist from China along with OutRight's Executive Director, Jessica Stern, the now-entitled "OutRising" will be your opportunity to hear the latest information about global LGBTIQ rights. From advances in the Asia, to backlash happening all-over there is a lot to discuss. Hope to see you there!
Looking for an excuse to visit the 26 countries where marriage equality is legal? This Japanese couple is trying to make a statement. L
List Lovers: Travels of Adam put together 18 great lessons from living in Europe that should be more universal.
In September, I traveled to China as part of an exchange program -- so I put together the best list of things to prepare you to visit sights like the Great Wall as well as get past the Great Firewall.
Events
SF. Looking to hear about this incredible new book: The Children of Harvey Milk? Meet the author and hear as local politicians discuss the advance of equality on Saturday at Harvey Milk's camera shop (Jan 12).
NYC. What to hear from the potential candidates for Public Advocate in NYC? Join this LGBT political candidate forum to hear from those vying to be your advocate on Wed Jan 16.
Upcoming!Seattle. OutRising - OutRight's LGBT fundraiser in Seattle featuring China lawyer Hoping and OutRight Executive Director Jessica Stern on Feb 7.
Upcoming!NYC. Save the Date! OutRight's annual gala the Celebration of Courage honoring global activists and bringing our community together in New York will be on Tuesday, May 7.
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