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“Lessons Learned From An Unequal World” – 2021 Rainbow Dialogues Conversation

January 7, 2021

by Susan Jones News Uncategorized

Join us for this annual conversation exploring the intersection of racism, social justice, and human rights on February 27, 2021. Find hope in becoming part of possibilities for the future. To register for this year's Anthony Mascioli Rainbow Dialogues c ...

Update from the Out Alliance Board and Volunteers – December 9, 2020

December 9, 2020

by OA_General News

Since our last update in June 2020, the Board and Volunteers of the Out Alliance have been focused on building a sustainable foundation for the Out Alliance of the future, by engaging in the following efforts:Reducing facility costs by moving our offices ...

Statement from the Out Alliance June 12, 2020

June 12, 2020

by OA_Education News

On behalf of the Out Alliance Board of Directors, we would first like to deeply apologize to our phenomenal staff and our community, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders for not communicating sooner. For that, we are truly sorry. We love our beau ...

Out Alliance Announces Plans for 2020 Pride Festival Amid COVID-19 Concerns

April 8, 2020

by OutAllianceCommunications News

OUT ALLIANCE IN TALKS WITH CITY OF ROCHESTER TO SECURE POSTPONEMENT DATES FOR 2020 ROC PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL. Like nearly every other event scheduled to take place the Summer of 2020, Out Alliance and ROC Pride organizers are working to ensure the ver ...

Fidler Afn Dakhwas is the True Fiddler on the Roof by Merle Exit

January 22, 2019

by Out Alliance Empty Closet Merle Exit News Reviews

A Fiddler on the Roof. Sounds meshuga, no? National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene presented a fresh Yiddish version of one of the most famous Broadway shows with both Yiddish and Russian translations at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. This is the first time t ...

Meet Alexis D. Tidwell, cast of “Beautiful! The Carole King Musical” at RBTL January 22 – 27

January 21, 2019

by Out Alliance Empty Closet News

“Beautiful” is a rousing, lyrical journey through the life and times of Carole King, music icon. Few people can listen to the soundtrack of her life and works and not attach it to the significant moments in their lives the exact same way. January 22 - 27 ...

Empty Closet: Newspaper to Magazine After Four Decades

February 21, 2018

by Out Alliance News

In February 2018 The Empty Closet made the leap from newspaper to magazine format. This was an exciting opportunity for the historic publication that enabled larger scope, enhanced graphics, and a more reader-friendly presentation. The first issue ...

We are now Out Alliance!

October 11, 2017

by Out Alliance News

The Gay Alliance is coming out as The Out Alliance on National Coming Out Day, October 11th. In celebration of our name change we’re shutting down College Avenue and throwing a block party! Our neighbors Three Heads Brewing will be providing beer tasting ...

Volunteer of the Month: Evelyn Bailey

August 15, 2017

by Out Alliance News Volunteers

Evelyn is an educator, political activist and historian. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, which she identifies as the “Hub of the Universe”, she came to Rochester in 1976. A founding member of Catholics Against Nuclear Arms, Evelyn served as the tr ...

Volunteer of the Month: Darrell Killingsworth

July 25, 2017

by Out Alliance News Volunteers

If you were one of the many volunteers for Roc Pride 2017, by now you have heard from our Volunteer of the Month Darrell Killingsworth. Darrell and the Pride Volunteer team have been busy recruiting volunteers and working on job assignments to make your v ...