Charles Lloyd Quintet makes UMS debut ANN ARBOR - The Charles Lloyd Quintet makes its UMS debut Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater. Band members include Detroit natives Geri Allen [...]

Olivia Newton-John will be at the Stranahan Theatre in Toledo on November 9th. Third Eye Blind at Clutch Cargos in Pontiac on November 9. Judy Cook will roll into town on November 11 at the [...]

By John Quinn Review: 'Hamlet Machine Hamlet' Oedipus wrecks and other psych cases At ZeitGeist When different art forms can share a common home, the experience for their patrons is that much richer. And the [...]

By John Quinn Review: 'Dirty Story' JET opens season with cute, clever satire - and geo-politics, too Abraham Lincoln once said, "You can offend some of the people all of the time, and all of [...]

Next time you're at a party, mention that you have tickets to "Caligula" and see what response you get. If the eyebrows arch and you get a funny look, don't feel bad: That's the reaction [...]

By Jody Valley Can people learn from their mistakes? Q: I have been dating a man that I thought had the potential of having a great future together. But now, I am not sure. First [...]

By Brent Dorian Carpenter One of the things I truly adore about gay men is their combination of humor, sensibility and terminology. Following the Great Blackout of 2003 (as it shall henceforth be known), a [...]

"If I could, I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes. Give you courage in a world of compromise. Yes, I would, if I could." - Regina Belle When I walked through the front [...]

SPIN #3: If one person can be truly said to have single-handedly pushed this country into a War of Independence from England it was patriot and pamphleteer Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809). His book "Common [...]

By Pamela Benetti I hope non-transgender people are reading my column. I hope trans-people are reading it too, of course, but the concern exists that since I am an out trans-woman and known as such [...]

By Mubarak Dahir AIDS and sexuality researchers are rightfully alarmed by a government "list" that has been generated of 157 scientists whose work is at least partially funded by the government. The fact that such [...]

Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center 195 West Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220 Phone: (248) 398-7105 Fax: (248)541-1943 Email: info@GoAffirmations.org Web: www.GoAffirmations.org Upcoming Events & Activities: Thursday, November 6 Seminar on LGBT Youth and Their [...]

By Romeo San Vicente Another gay Rock? How times change. The last time an actor named Rock played gay, he only did it "offscreen." Now it looks like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - a butch [...]

By Matthew Barton What a combonation! The Detroit Together Men's Choir filled the room of Pronto as people gathered to hear a preview to the upcoming conert in November while boys and girls from Metro [...]

Dear BTL, I am writing today to applaud the addition of Brett Barber to BTL. I am pleased in general that BTL has continued the tradition of embracing our gay youth, as you did with [...]

Dear BTL, Well, first it was "The Hours" now it's "Mystic River." I have enclosed a New York Times ad for "Mystic River" as a sampling of the critical acclaim this film has garnered. Terry [...]

Just Out Beyond Borders Sarah Jordan (Angelina Jolie) is an American living in London in 1984. At a charity ball, she witnesses an angry demonstration by crusading doctor Nick Callahan (Clive Owen), a relief worker [...]

By Jill Dearman Follow your lust, Pisces! ARIES (March 21 to April 20): The sun moves slowly closer to carpy Mercury and may put some venom in your tongue. Be careful of whom you criticize [...]

By Jill Dearman Follow your lust, Pisces! ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Venus and Pluto in your house of teaching and learning are here to instruct you that the best teachers are the best [...]

Kat LaTosch, marketing guru at Affirmations isn't afraid of Halloween ghosts, but she is chicken. While Michael Larson shows his enthusiasm with this last minute costume.

By Sarah Stollak After a successful turnout last year, the Lesbian Center in Lansing is bringing back the Lesbian Center dance Saturday. DJ Storm Front will return to mix a variety of dance music all [...]

ROYAL OAK - Detroit Docs celebrates its second year as an international documentary film festival with an expanded line-up. During the three-day festival, from Nov. 7-9, Detroit Docs will screen over fifty docs in three [...]

By Gregg Shapiro Only One Life: The Songs Of Jimmy Webb (Concord) sounds like an exciting new chapter in Michael Feinstein's career. It's an album devoted entirely to the work of a living contemporary songwriter [...]

By Imani Williams Metro Detroit area LGBT youth were treated to a night of unity at the Men of Color Motivational Group on Nov.1. The Monster Mash hosted by Triangle Foundation and the Ruth Ellis [...]

By Imani Williams Sistas Providing Intelligence Creativity and Empowerment (SPICE), held a Halloween party for kids of all ages. The Men of Color facility was transformed into a haunting but friendly venue on Halloween night. [...]

If you are gay or lesbian and reading this article - and let's face it, considering the fact it's in a gay and lesbian publication it's a good bet that a good number of you [...]

By Brent Dorian Carpenter The divisive subject of homophobia, long taboo in the black church, was dragged out of the closet and acknowledged as a key factor in the spreading of HIV/AIDS in the black [...]

By Eartha Melzer TRAVERSE CITY - The man who beat a gay man over the head with channel lock pliers last month has been declared unfit to stand trail. Raymond Chalfont, 21, was sent to [...]

ANN ARBOR - Gwen Smith, founder of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, graphic designer, columnist for Bay Area Reporter and Philadelphia Gay News, and transgender activist will be speaking in Ann Arbor at the University [...]

Compiled by BTL Staff AUBURN HILLS - Oakland Community College's Auburn Hills Campus will present a panel discussion on "Same-Sex Marriage: The Michigan Debate," Tuesday, November 11. 2003 has been a contentious year for gay [...]

On Thursday, November 20, 2003, TransGender Michigan will take part in the National Transgender Day of Remembrance, originated by Gwen Smith of gender.org. According to gender.org, "The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to [...]

Join the University of Michigan Stonewall Democrats, UM College Democrats, members of the LGBT community, and Democratic activists for the National Kick-off of the Stonewall Student Network with Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA). Also appearing will [...]

DETROIT - Attorney Henry Grix and community activist James Douglas Brunell, two members of Michigan's LGBT community, will receive the DTE Energy Foundation and Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA)'s 2003 Community Luminary Awards at an award [...]

MARQUETTE - If Randi Sherman could change one thing about the city she lives in, she might very well wish for a 24-hour restaurant. That is, after she's created a Gay-Straight Alliance in every Northern [...]

ANN ARBOR - The SBC Foundation - the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications Inc. - presented four Washtenaw nonprofit organizations with 2003 SBC Excelerator competitive technology grants on Monday, Nov. 3. More than 325 nonprofit [...]

Compiled by BTL Staff ANN ARBOR - The Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project hosted "An Evening of Recognition and Remembrance" at Ann Arbor's Kerrytown Concert House Oct. 24 to honored two champions for civil rights, and [...]

By Rex Wockner How To Get Involved SAN DIEGO -- As Governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger comes into office, gays and lesbians in California are under assault from right-wing forces eager to undo outgoing Gov. Gray Davis' [...]

By Bob Roehr The Traditional Values Coalition (TVC) is leading the latest assault of religious fundamentalists and their political allies on any government-funded activity addressing sex and sexuality. They are many of the same small [...]

By Bob Roehr Massachusetts State Senator Cheryl Jacques will become the next president and executive director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The announcement came on November 3, after a vote by the board of [...]

By Bob Roehr The brutal murder of two lesbian hikers in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, in May 1996 sent shock waves throughout the community up and down the Northeast. It led to the first federal [...]

Politics Appeals nominee Allen faces questions about gay slur WASHINGTON - Federal appellate nominee Claude Allen told a Senate committee he didn't mean it as a slur against homosexuals when he used the word "queer" [...]

Thursday Friction with Tom Newman at The Works. Rumors Nightclub hosts College night with DJ Gemini in Grand Rapids. Latino Night comes to the R&R Saloon with $1 cover. Get Thirsty with X-Cel at Thirsty [...]

Professional Theater: Behind the Counter with Mussolini An Italian American folk tale in which Marco Greco pays homage to his colorful neighborhood in the Bronx. Presented Nov. 7 & 8 only at the Century Theatre, [...]

Okay, readers: It's time to tell us what you think! The 2004 Raves 'N Rants Readers' Choice Survey begins its four-week run in this issue of Between The Lines - and on our Web site [...]

NGLTF Executive Director Matt Foreman Yesterday, I had the honor of attending V. Gene Robinson's consecration as Bishop of New Hampshire. I knew this was a historic day. But I had no idea how awe-inspiring [...]