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[[LGBT culture|LGBT Culture]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]] predates the [[Stonewall riots]] in New York in 1969, but that event coincided with organized efforts in [[Lane County, Oregon]], to support and celebrate [[LGBT]] people. Even though Eugene has been rated on lists of cities friendly to LGBT populations, there are very few venues specifically for the LGBT community in the Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area. In May 2016, the independent rating service CollegeChoice.net rated the University of Oregon among the 50 "Best LGBT Friendly Colleges and Universities".<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/50-best-lgbt-friendly-colleges-and-universities/|title = Most LGBT Friendly Colleges and Universities, 2016|website = College Choice|access-date = May 4, 2016}}</ref>
[[LGBT culture]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]] predates the [[Stonewall riots]] in New York in 1969, but that event coincided with organized efforts in [[Lane County, Oregon]], to support and celebrate [[LGBT]] people. Even though Eugene has been rated on lists of cities friendly to LGBT populations, there are very few venues specifically for the LGBT community in the Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area.


== LGBT pride festival ==
== LGBT pride festival ==
Since 1993, committee volunteers have organized the Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival each year in August, rather than in June, "which is Pride Month, but you know that unique Eugene thing: We're different,"<ref name="EW">{{Cite news|url = http://eugeneweekly.com/2007/08/09/calendar|title = It's time to celebrate the Gay!|last = |first = |date = Aug 9, 2007|work = Eugene Weekly|accessdate = June 12, 2014}}</ref> according to the town's alternative newspaper. "Plus, we're too busy at the pride celebrations of the city to the north in June. So: We're later, we're smaller, but we're still proud."<ref name="EW" />
Since 1993, committee volunteers have organized the Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival each year in August, rather than in June, "which is Pride Month, but you know that unique Eugene thing: We're different,"<ref name="EW">{{Cite news|url = http://eugeneweekly.com/2007/08/09/calendar|title = It's time to celebrate the Gay!|last = |first = |date = Aug 9, 2007|work = Eugene Weekly|accessdate = June 12, 2014}}</ref> according to the town's alternative newspaper. "Plus, we're too busy at the pride celebrations of the city to the north in June. So: We're later, we're smaller, but we're still proud."<ref name="EW" /> The Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival is supported by sponsorships and volunteer help.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eugenepride.org/index.html|title=Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival - Home|website=www.eugenepride.org|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref>


== History highlights ==
== History highlights ==
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* 1994 through 2000 Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival Location: Maurie Jacobs Park, Eugene
* 1994 through 2000 Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival Location: Maurie Jacobs Park, Eugene
* 2001 though 2013 - Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival Location: Alton Baker Park, Eugene
* 2001 though 2013 - Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival Location: Alton Baker Park, Eugene
* 2010 - ''Gay In The Park''''' '''Location: Washington Jefferson Park, Eugene
* 2010 - ''Gay in the Park''''' '''Location: Washington Jefferson Park, Eugene
* 2015 - The Wayward Lamb Opens
* 2015 - The Wayward Lamb Opens


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== Recreation and social activities ==
== Recreation and social activities ==
A dedicated LGBTQ space, "The Wayward Lamb" opened in August 2015.<ref name="EP" /> Calling itself "Eugene's Official Queer Pub", the venue also offers a private event space and "unique dedicated queer programming".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kval.com/news/local/the-new-wayward-lamb-calls-itself-eugenes-official-queer-pub|title=The new Wayward Lamb calls itself 'Eugene's Official Queer Pub'|last=Meny|first=Ellen|date=2015-08-29|website=KVAL|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thewaywardlamb.com/|title=Eugene's newest queer destination|website=The Wayward Lamb|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref>
There is a new dedicated LGBTQ space now open in Eugene: The Wayward Lamb opened in August 2015.<ref name="EP" />

A variety of other LGBTQ social, political, and support groups meet in Eugene:
* ''Eugene Interweave'' is a church-supported group "dedicated to the spiritual, political, and social well being of gay Unitarian Universalists, allies, friends, and community". The group sponsors a potluck and film on the second Friday each month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uueugene.org/outreach/interweave/|title=Interweave|website=Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref>
* ''Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald Empire'' is a non-profit social and community service organization hosting performances and activities to raise funds for local community charities and services.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iscee.org/#!/about-us/|title=The Imperial Sovreign Court of the Emerald Empire|website=iscee.org|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref>
* ''The Broadway Revue Burlesque Show'' performs every Sunday evening at Luckeys Club Cigar Store, one of the oldest businesses in downtown Eugene.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.luckeysclub.com/event/%E2%98%9E-broadway-revue-burlesque-show-%E2%98%9C?instance_id=57735|title=The Broadway Revue Burlesque Show|date=June 2016|website=Luckys Club and Cigar Store|access-date=June 7, 2016}}</ref>
* ''Rain BoWomen'' meet twice monthly for dinner at restaurants in the Eugene/Springfield area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/rain.bowomen.9|title=Rain BoWomen - Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref>
* ''Soromundi Lesbian Chorus of Eugene'' ("sisters of the world") is a non-audition choir open to all women, celebrating themselves and community as "a visible expression of lesbian pride".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://soromundi.wix.com/soromundi#!about/c161y|title=soromundi|website=soromundi|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref>
Additional local resources are listed by the [[University of Oregon]] on the UOUT site.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lgbt.uoregon.edu/GetSupport/CommunityResources.aspx|title=University of Oregon - UOut - Community Resources|website=lgbt.uoregon.edu|access-date=2016-06-03}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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===Sources===
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[[Category:Culture of Eugene, Oregon]]
[[Category:Culture of Eugene, Oregon]]

Revision as of 05:40, 19 June 2016

LGBT culture in Eugene, Oregon predates the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969, but that event coincided with organized efforts in Lane County, Oregon, to support and celebrate LGBT people. Even though Eugene has been rated on lists of cities friendly to LGBT populations, there are very few venues specifically for the LGBT community in the Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area.

LGBT pride festival

Since 1993, committee volunteers have organized the Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival each year in August, rather than in June, "which is Pride Month, but you know that unique Eugene thing: We're different,"[1] according to the town's alternative newspaper. "Plus, we're too busy at the pride celebrations of the city to the north in June. So: We're later, we're smaller, but we're still proud."[1] The Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival is supported by sponsorships and volunteer help.[2]

History highlights

  • 1969 - UO's Gay Peoples Alliance Forms
  • 1974 - UO's Pride Week Organized
  • 1975 - Lane County Hotspots: Mother Kali's
  • 1978 - Ordinance Banning Discrimination Against LGBT Repealed in Eugene
  • 1983 - Lane County Hotspots: Club Arena
  • 1992 - Springfield Anti-gay Ballot Measure 20-08 Passes
  • 1994 - Statewide Anti-gay Measure 9 Fails to Pass
  • 1993 - Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival Location: Amazon Park, Eugene
  • 1994 - Citizens United Against Discrimination Forms in Lane County,
  • 1994 - Statewide Anti-gay Measure 13 Fails to Pass
  • 1994 through 2000 Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival Location: Maurie Jacobs Park, Eugene
  • 2001 though 2013 - Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival Location: Alton Baker Park, Eugene
  • 2010 - Gay in the Park Location: Washington Jefferson Park, Eugene
  • 2015 - The Wayward Lamb Opens

Source: EugenePride.org[3]

Recreation and social activities

A dedicated LGBTQ space, "The Wayward Lamb" opened in August 2015.[3] Calling itself "Eugene's Official Queer Pub", the venue also offers a private event space and "unique dedicated queer programming".[4][5]

A variety of other LGBTQ social, political, and support groups meet in Eugene:

  • Eugene Interweave is a church-supported group "dedicated to the spiritual, political, and social well being of gay Unitarian Universalists, allies, friends, and community". The group sponsors a potluck and film on the second Friday each month.[6]
  • Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald Empire is a non-profit social and community service organization hosting performances and activities to raise funds for local community charities and services.[7]
  • The Broadway Revue Burlesque Show performs every Sunday evening at Luckeys Club Cigar Store, one of the oldest businesses in downtown Eugene.[8]
  • Rain BoWomen meet twice monthly for dinner at restaurants in the Eugene/Springfield area.[9]
  • Soromundi Lesbian Chorus of Eugene ("sisters of the world") is a non-audition choir open to all women, celebrating themselves and community as "a visible expression of lesbian pride".[10]

Additional local resources are listed by the University of Oregon on the UOUT site.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "It's time to celebrate the Gay!". Eugene Weekly. Aug 9, 2007. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival - Home". www.eugenepride.org. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  3. ^ a b "Eugene/Springfield Pride Committee". Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival. 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  4. ^ Meny, Ellen (2015-08-29). "The new Wayward Lamb calls itself 'Eugene's Official Queer Pub'". KVAL. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  5. ^ "Eugene's newest queer destination". The Wayward Lamb. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  6. ^ "Interweave". Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  7. ^ "The Imperial Sovreign Court of the Emerald Empire". iscee.org. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  8. ^ "The Broadway Revue Burlesque Show". Luckys Club and Cigar Store. June 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  9. ^ "Rain BoWomen - Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  10. ^ "soromundi". soromundi. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
  11. ^ "University of Oregon - UOut - Community Resources". lgbt.uoregon.edu. Retrieved 2016-06-03.

Sources

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