bloomingOUT - July 1, 2010

Pastor of the First Christian Church in Bloomington Reverend Mark Calvert-Rosenberger discusses the process his congregation has gone through in becoming a welcoming and accepting church. Indianapolis entertainer and long time Miss Gay Indiana University hostess Vicki St. James, known affectionately as the “fairy godmother to the gay kids of Indiana”, talks about her career, thoughts about turning 40, and the significance of the drag community in terms of queer liberation. Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls Snide Piper and Killer Kindness report on their current season and their upcoming bout July 3 in Indianapolis. President of Pride Alliance in Columbus, Indiana Stephen Dunning phones in with Pride updates and announces their upcoming workplace panel co-sponsored with Cummins’ LGBT and Friends Affinity Group to be held on July 6 at the YES Cinema. Our featured artist is transgender singer-songwriter Namoli Brennet. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Aimee Stanton.