The Center is considering implementing a career development program for the GLBT community in DC. We want to share our ideas with you and hear what you think. You're invited to join us:

Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 PM here at The Center 1111 14th St, NW.
(closest to the McPherson Metro).

Background: Based on a successful model at Gay Men's Health Crisis in New York City, The Center hopes to help GLBT job seekers achieve long-term stability and self reliance with a new Career Services program, offering assistance, counseling, and advice with:

• Resumes and Cover Letter Writing
• Job Search/Networking
• Sexual Orientation and Career Decision Making
• Career Decision Making Considerations for Transgender Candidates
• Returning to Work Following a Break from the Work Force
• Interview Skills
• Career Exploration
• Job Search Etiquette
• Salary Negotiations

We are excited to announce that The DC Center is partnering with Cyndi Lauper for the second annual True Colors Tour in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.

The tour will feature five hours of non-stop music and entertainment by headliners Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, and exciting special guests including Rosie O'Donnell, Wanda Sykes, Indigo Girls, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, Nona Hendryx, Deborah Cox, The Cliks and many more. Hosted by Carson Kressley, the tour will visit 24 cities across the United States and Canada from May 31st to July 5th.

True Colors comes to Washington DC on June 7th at Dar Constitution Hall. So far the DC lineup is: Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Regina Spektor, Tegan and Sara, and Host Carson Kressley.

The True Colors Tour was conceived by Cyndi Lauper stemming from her desire to give back to the LGBT community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career. The True Colors Tour is a celebration of the basic values and freedoms that should be shared by all Americans regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. Attendees will experience these values through the music of both legendary icons and the newest and coolest acts this generation has to offer.

True Colors is partnering with GLBT Community Centers around the country including The Center. We'll have a presence at the concert, as well as some exclusive VIP tickets to raffle or auction off to benefit The Center.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join in the celebration. Tickets for select cities will go on sale beginning March 15th and will be available at www.ticketmaster.com.

For more official tour & ticket information please visit:
For more official tour & ticket information please visit: www.truecolorstour.com.

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Washington, DC Chapter presents Transgender Transition: Planning, Communicating and Successfully Managing the Transition of an Employee in Your Workplace

The fact that 153 Fortune 500 companies have added gender identity and expression protections to their workplace policies demonstrates the growing visibility of transgender people in the workplace. This visibility raises issues around accommodating gender identity and expression. This includes addressing the various needs of transgender employees who transition while on the job. Come hear how two Washington area employers prepared, communicated, and facilitated the on the job transition of an employee.

This interactive panel discussion will present the lessons learned from both the employee and employer perspective. Panelists include:

Karen North, Computer Engineer, and Sharon Wong, Special Assistant for Diversity; NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Jessica McKinnon, Software Engineer, and Lois Spreen, Chief Human Resources Officer; Bates White, LLC.

Moderator: Dana Beyer, MD
Senior Policy Advisor to Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg, Montgomery County Council

To reserve your spot, RSVP to dc@outandequal.org.

Thursday, February 28, 2008, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Renaissance Washington Hotel, 999 9th Street, NW
(corner of 9th and New York Avenues) - Auditorium

A networking reception will follow the panel discussion

I'm pleased to share with you that Blair Michaels will host The Center's Annual Oscar Gala, Glamour, Glitter, and Gold Blair Michaels, known as the 46th Best Actress of the Washington Academys, is also a regular cast member at TOWN's popular Drag Show. DJ Jason will also be spinning throughout the evening.

Glamour, Glitter, and Gold takes place on Sunday, February 24th starting at 7:00 PM at the Green Lantern, 1335 Green Court NW. We're planning a fun-filled evening to include champagne toasts, a buffet, great raffles and door prizes, and of course, the Oscars. Please make plans to join us.

Click here to purchase your tickets online now.



And of course a special thanks to our sponsors MetroWeekly and The Green Lantern; and our host committee members:

• Robert Baldre
• Christopher Dyer
• Donald Hitchcock & Paul Yandura
• David Mariner
• Joseph Palacios
• Michael Sessa & Mike Tinker

The DC Center is welcomes Women in Their Twenties, which will now be holding their meetings at The Center.

Women in Their Twenties (WiTT) is a a social discussion group for lesbian, bisexual, transgendered & other interested women in Washington, D.C. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. All are welcome to join. WiTT is a great way to make new friends and meet other queer women in a fun and friendly setting.

WiTT will be meeting at the Center on Friday, February 22nd at 8:00 PM. The Center is located at 1111 14th Street NW and is closest to the McPherson Metro Stop