Where: Historic Orpheum Theater Minneapolis
Date: 2007-11-30 20:00:00
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In 1967, seven Chicago musicians set out to create a new sound...a rock band with horns. Their dream turned into 20 Top-10 singles and 12 Top-10 albums. Among their hits are 'If You Leave Me Now,' 'Hard To Say I'm Sorry' and 'Here In My Heart.'
Where: Coffman Memorial Hall
Date: 2008-03-28 18:00:00
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BECAUSE is back! After 13 consecutive years, from 1992 through 2004, and 3 years off, BECAUSE is coming back. The BECAUSE Conference is the premier weekend for bisexuals, queers, questioning, and all others who are neither one thing nor the other. BECAUSE attracts people from throughout the Midwest and beyond to attend various educational workshops, get active, and generally enjoy the community experience. As we stand up against labels that the community imposes on us, we challenge you to have No Fear and embrace our theme this year of: LABEL THIS! Want to stay up on BECAUSE planning? Join the BECAUSE Yahoo Group! The BECAUSE Conference is being held from Friday March 28th 2008 thru Sunday March 30th 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota in the Coffman Memorial Union. Conference Schedule To-date Friday, March 28: 6:00 pm – Registration begins 7:00 pm – Keynote Speaker: Ron Fox, Author & Psychologist Reception to follow keynote event Saturday, March 29: 8:00 am – Registration & contact/vendor tables open 9:00 am – Workshop 10:30 am – Workshop 11:45 pm – Break 1:00 pm – Workshop 2:30 pm – Workshop 4:00 pm – Workshop 5:15 pm – Break 8:00 pm – Closing dance party (no child care available during this time) Sunday, March 30: Optional activities - Information available for local GLBTA friendly worship services 11:00 am – Pay Your Way Brunch, location TBA Ron Fox, Author & Psychologist will be coming from Amsterdam to be Keynote speaker on Friday night. J.Love The Soundsmith will be spinning tunes at the dance party Co-hosted by BOP and the Queer Student Center at the U of M on Saturday night. With a kickoff and finale like these, you won't want to miss a moment in between! Register today for reduced rates! Discounted registration for students! Bisexual Empowerment Conference: A Unique Supportive Experience!