Dan Savage
By now, most of you have seen the video clips — the ones recorded as part of the “It Gets Better” campaign. On the off-chance that you haven’t: the campaign was begun by author Dan Savage in response to the recent spate of suicides by LGBT teens. Savage conceived it as a way of assuring those kids that, although life may seem rough now, things will get better.
So far, most of the clips in heavy rotation have come from celebs — and that’s to be expected. But there’s a local element to “It Gets Better”, too, which gives everyday people like you and me the chance to share advice, encouragement, and coming-out stories. And it’s coming to New Orleans this weekend.
This Saturday, October 16, cameras will be set up on the patio at Cure (4905 Freret Street) from 5pm – 7pm. There, you’ll be able to record a testimonial of your own to share with LGBT teens. The event is being organized by Megan Hargrode, who’s put together a Facebook page to publicize the local element of the campaign.
Admittedly, I’m not a fan of Cure (or any place with asinine dress codes). And holding an event like this at a hipster haute-cocktail lounge isn’t the best way to ensure diverse representation from the local LGBT community — nor is it the best place to generate sober, intelligible testimonials. However, Hargrode deserves tons of credit for pulling it together, and Cure earns a begrudging pat on the back for allowing her to do it.
If you have time this Saturday evening, drop by and say a few words — tomorrow’s LGBT leaders need to hear them. Just be sure to dress appropriately.
[via BlogOfNewOrleans]
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i havent seen that place in person, but it’s nice to see some real design going into spaces down there.
Hey Richard – I for one am glad there are places that frown on mandals in a restaurant (I frown on them everywhere) – what’s wrong for dressing for the occasion?
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In some places, sure. But Cure is a pretentious neighborhood hipster bar dressed up as a high-end cocktail lounge. You wanna make me put on a jacket for Galatoire’s? No problem. But Cure is really just Bar Tonique with better lighting.
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I’m not sure if their is such a thing as a hipster … and if there is, I doubt it lives in New Orleans. You can’t actually buy a decent pair of jeans down there. Anyway – it looks well designed.
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oops! typo!
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Ralph, you haven’t visited New Orleans for years, so perhaps you should avoid commenting on what’s here and what’s not.
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OH! So some decent stores have popped up?
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