HIV vaccine discussion
The Community Advisory Board of the University of Pennsylvania HIV Research Division invites the LGBT community to a discussion on current HIV vaccine efforts in the city from 7-9 p. m. March 20 at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 Rittenhouse Square.
The event will also feature food and spoken-word performances.
For more information, call Annet at (267) 746-7357 or (215) 280-9145.
NOM head to debate lawmaker
Maggie Gallagher, executive director of the antigay National Organization for Marriage, will participate in a marriage-equality debate with Pennsylvania Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17th Dist.) from 7-8 p.m. March 24 at Harrisburg Area Community College, 1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg.
Leach, the lead sponsor of a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, was scheduled to debate Gallagher on the topic last month, but the event was postponed due to snow.
For more information, contact M.P. Tomei at (610) 768-4200 or [email protected].
Dance fundraiser for BEBASHI
Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble will hold its annual benefit from 5-7 p.m. March 28 at Painted Bride Arts Center, 230 Vine St. The proceeds this year will benefit HIV/AIDS service organization BEBASHI.
“Danse 4 the Cure 2010” will feature performances by Danse4Nia, Smoke, Lilies and Jade Arts Initiative and Pittsburgh-based Dance Alloy.
Tickets are $25 and are available by calling the Painted Bride box office at (215) 925-9914 or BEBASHI at (215) 751-8082.
GLSEN award opens
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network has opened the nomination process for its 2010 Student Advocate of the Year award.
The award is given annually to a high-school student who has displayed a commitment to fostering an LGBT-inclusive school environment.
For more information or to access the nomination form, visit www.glsen.org.
— Jen Colletta