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Coming Out! 15 Artists/15 Years of Common Roads
Premiere reception of groundbreaking art exhibit "Coming Out" at WITF Public Media Center. Show available for public viewing through March 15. For more info call CR at 920-9534.
WITF Public Media Center
4801 Lindle Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Nationally Touring Acoustic Musician Julie Schurr to Perform in Camp Hill

March 28, 2008 (Camp Hill, PA) - National acoustic musician Julie Schurr will perform her unique fusion of folk rock and comedy at Crimson Frog Coffee in Camp Hill on Friday, March 28 at 8pm.

Julie Schurr has headlined Pride and women's music celebrations around the country and has been featured on Curvemag.com and in the Advocate. Her two hour performance will include acoustic music from her current album as well as her unique style of audience participation and comedy.

More information on Julie can be found online at:
www.julieschurr.com or www.myspace.com/julieschurr.

MOM, I’M GAY! – The hilarious coming out musical returns to Philly

MOM, I’M GAY! – a musical comedy about one mother’s vain pursuit to find a husband for her lesbian daughter— will be seen once again in Philadelphia. This time, new and old fans, the African-American and LGBT communities and supporters, along with anyone who likes to laugh and is willing to learn are invited to see the show from March 20th to the 22nd at The Painted Bride Art Center. A portion of the proceeds from the four performances will benefit The Human Rights Campaign, Equality Advocates of Pennsylvania, and The William Way Community Center.

First performed back in 1987 at the Walnut Street Theatre to good reviews, the independent production takes on homophobia with humor— and in a way that is as relevant to today’s often painful coming out experiences as it was during its first run in Philadelphia and off-Broadway. Wilhemina A. Paulin, the show’s originator, said the revival comes after being bombarded with friendly requests to do so.

“When we first did MOM, I’M GAY! we were ahead of our time. This was long before Ellen DeGeneres came out on national TV. Now we’re being told that this is the time when MOM, I’M GAY! can make the greatest impact and reach a diversified audience,” said Paulin, a former columnist, jingle writer, and jazz and blues singer. “Though you will never see me in a picket line marching, you can see my advocacy and activism in MOM, I’M GAY! Writing this play has been my gift from God to be involved in the LGBT struggle. This is the cast I’ve dreamed and prayed for,” she said of the current production.

The show features an all African-American cast. The characters are Sugar- a lesbian seeking total acceptance from her bible-hugging mother, Mom- the homophobic mother who loves her daughter, and James – the show-stealing gay law school grad and Sugar’s childhood friend. The company’s musical direction for the play and cast album favorites including “Secret” and “Dash of Sugar” is handled by Freddie Paulin, Wilhemina’s husband.

A tour is in the planning stages for MOM, I’M GAY! The production company is currently considering new opportunities, venues, and investors.

What: MOM, I’M GAY!
When: Thursday – Saturday March 20th – 22nd (Thursday and Friday 8pm, Saturday 3pm and 8pm)
Where: Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Price: $30, For groups of 20 or more, $21.
For tickets and info: 215-925-9914, www.paintedbride.org

Central Pennsylvania Womyn's Chorus Annual Pancake Breakfast AND Indoor Rummage Sale!
It all happens Saturday, April 15, from 7:30 AM till 11:30 AM at Colonial Park United Church of Christ, 5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg (behind Best Buy).
Get a great breakfast for only $5.00!!
All you can eat pancakes (gluten-free also available), sausages (meat & vegetarian), famous fresh fruit bowl, coffee, tea, and juice. Tickets are available at the door! Take out also available.
Don't miss our Great Raffle Items! 6 tickets for $5.00.
Proceeds benefit the Central PA Womyn's Chorus. For more information please visit our website at: www.cpwchorus.org, or call Cynthia at: (717) 564-0112.