http://outintheberkshires.com a new resource for LGBT life in the Berkshires Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:05:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This Saturday night, February 13th, the upstairs of Jae’s Spice will host the second Quite Queer event titled “Heart On”. The party has a high fashion theme and prizes will be given out to the top three most interesting and unique outfits. There also will be a “prom-style” photo booth ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2010/02/qqs-heart-on-jaes-spice-in-pittsfield-21310/ The Berkshire Visitors Bureau hosted an LGBT Tourism Forum on January 27th in Adams which gathered community members, local business owners, consultants on the LGBT market at the State level. Here is a synopsis developed by the BVB of the LGBT Tourism Forum that was held last week in Adams. Below ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2010/02/bvb-lgbt-tourism-forum-synopsis-and-analysis/ Club Groove in downtown Pittsfield will host its first LGBT club night on Thursday, December 3rd. The cover will be $5 and the event is 21+.  Dj Phanatik will be throwing down the beats starting at 9pm and the party will run until 2am.  This is the first LGBT night hosted ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/12/out-thursday-night-club-groove/ Berkshire County is joining in on a phenomenon that is sweeping the nation.  The Berkshire Gay Guerrilla Group is planning a series of "takeovers" of bars within the county to create a strong LGBT presence for the evening and create an accepting and fun environment for all within the community. From ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/11/berkshire-gay-guerilla-group/ On Friday, November 20, Williams College Queer Student Union and Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition will host a candlelight vigil in honor of the 11th International Transgender Day of Remembrance from 8-9 pm on Chapin Lawn in front of Paresky Student Center. State Senator Benjamin B. Downing will attend and speak at ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/11/transgender-day-of-rememberance-at-williams-college/ Rebel Sound Records in downtown Pittsfield is hosting two nationally-touring queer acts in November, 8 Inch Betsy and The Shondes. At 7pm on Saturday, November 7th, all-girl lesbian power punk trio 8 Inch Betsy from Chicago will take the stage alongside  The Soundtrack from Atlanta, and The Furiousity from Boston. The show ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/11/rebel-sound-records-is-hosting-two-queercore-acts-this-month/ Out in the Berkshires joined Barrington Stage Company and  Jae's Spice Restaurant at the 10th International Conference on Gay and Lesbian Tourism's Travel Expo on Tuesday November 3rd at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston.  The annual expo is put on by Community Marketing, Inc. and takes place in a ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/11/gay-and-lesbian-world-travel-expo-in-boston/ Halloween night is going to be busy across the county, so make sure to plan your night accordingly. For last minute costumes, head to downtown Pittsfield and visit Berkshire Masquerade, or if you prefer a vintage look, check out the great deals at Greystone Gardens. If you have your costume, but haven't ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/10/halloween-festivities/ Nampoli Bennet, a MTF transgendered performer will take the stage at the Stone Soup Café at the Topia Art Center in Adams on Friday, Oct. 23.   The show begins at 9pm and the cost of admission is $10.  Don’t miss this opportunity to catch this unique and talented artist in ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/10/trans-artist-namoli-brennet-performs-at-stone-soup-cafe-in-adams-friday-oct-23/ Berkshire Stonewall will be part of a three-party collaboration with Berkshire Shenanigans, and the Berkshire Museum. You can now purchase tickets for TWO Halloween parties, as well as the Museum's showing of Nosferatu, the classic 1922 horror film, at the discounted price of $25 for all three events. Take part ... http://outintheberkshires.com/2009/10/triple-treat-three-exciting-halloween-events-in-pittsfield/