Carla, host, and Jacob Anderson-Minshall, host of QLiterati!, talk about the new monthly event, that takes place every 2nd Wednesday at the Q Center.  Hear from this month's QLiterati featured authors: Stacy Bias of The Fat Experience Project, and  Hilary Kyle, author of the novel The Antonym of Apathy. 

This event happens tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 9th, from 7 to 9 at the Q Cente for readings, an open mic, Q&As, treats and door prizes!

QLiterati! is hosted by Diane  and Jacob Anderson-Minshall.  Diane is Executive Editor at Curve, the nation's largest lesbian magazine, and Jacob writes the nationally syndicated column, TransNation.
QLiterati! is dedicated to promoting established local LGBTQ authors; while also attracting the occasional literary superstar and highlighting emerging writers during the open mic.

Last month's premier event attracted an engaged crowd who enjoyed free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, fabulous door prizes and cookies awarded to audience members who posed ask questions to the authors.  Even requests for an open mic participant to share his culinary secrets were granted cookie privileges.  All this and more for the reasonable price of FREE--although donations are welcome.

Sign-ups for the 30-minute open mic start at 6:45 but interested authors can pre-register if they email the organizers at qliterati@gmail.com.  (Warning: late comers may lose their place on the docket.)  It's not necessary for authors to address gender or sexuality in their work.

QLiterati! is July 9th, 7-9pm at the Q Center 1028 SE Water Ave Portland, Oregon 97214
For more information contact the Q Center at info@pdxqcenter.org, or the hosts at qliterati@gmail.com or visit myspace.com/QLiterati!

Carla interviews David, organizer with Portland's Latino/a Gay Pride events, happening Thurs June 5 through Sunday June 8. Full schedule of events on their website.

Join Carla as she interviews Russ Gage and David Weissman, festival co-directors of the Queer Documentary Film Festival, happening May 29 through June 1 at the Clinton St Theater. Hear about specific movies, as well as the monthly free documentary films being shown at the Q Center.

This is the only queer documentary film festival in the US and only the second in the world. Many movies sold out last year, with over 200 people being turned away from the opening night movie! 

The Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center is celebrating a decade if providing safety and support for LGBTQ youth in Oregon, through empowerment, community building and education.

In this interview, Carla talks with Zan, adult staff at SMYRC, Tori and Aaron, both are SMYRC youth, about what's going on at SMYRC - past, present and future. You'll hear personal stories, laughter, and so much more!

Part 1 (different audio piece) focuses on the business side of the organization. This Part 2 is youth focused, just like the place itself!