bloomingOUT - March 10, 2011

IU School of Optometry Atwater Eye Care Center optometrist Khashayar Tonekaboni aka author Terry Pinaud talks about the intricacies and inspirations of becoming a novelist and highlights his soon to be released 5th novel “Chaos.” Rally for Equality organizing committee member Eric Sharp provides updates about the “Equality for all Hoosiers” rally (against the anti same-sex constitutional amendment) scheduled for Monday 14 March in Indianapolis. Helen Harrell highlights Jane Adams on an edition of Queer Herstory. Gay men’s group IlluMENate director and coordinator of upcoming Health Summit Patrick Battani stops by with more organizational and conference updates.  Featured artist is NYC out hip hop singer/songwriter and actor Lester Greene.  Musical selections are “Russian Roulette” and “Homeless” from Greene’s new cd. 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 Cassaundra Huskey.