A series of events have been organised in Canterbury, Maidstone and Folkestone to celebrate LGBT History Month, 2014.
FOLKESTONE:
Folkestone Library, 5 Grace Hill, Folkestone
February 3-22: A mixed media exhibition which highlights some significant moments in LGBT History, featuring the artwork of Remy Noe.
Thursday 6: There will be an open mic night. People can take part by reading a short piece of work or poetry to show their ‘Pride’ of who they are.
Wednesday 12 from 1am to 2pm: A number of agencies will be available to ask any questions or advice on support for the LGBT community.
An LGBT book and DVD stall should also be in the main library area.
Elsewhere in East Kent:
CANTERBURY:
The Gulbenkian Theatre at University of Kent, Canterbury will be screening a series of the following LGBT related films:
Tuesday February, 4 at 6.15pm: Docufilm: Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes: UK 2013 89 mins.
Tuesday February, 4 at 8.15 pm: Wednesday, 5 at 8.15pm: Thursday, 6 at 6.30pm. Film: Blue is the Warmest Colour. France 2013 Cert 18.
Tuesday February 11 at 8.45pm: Film: This Boys Life. USA 1993 115 mins Cert 15.
Tuesday February 18 at 9pm: Film: Beautiful Boxer. Thailand 2004 118mins Cert 15.
Tuesday February 25 at 9.15pm: Film: Les Chansons d’Amour. France 2007 100mins Cert 15.
ALSO:
Christopher Marlowe’s 450th Anniversary is being marked on February 21, (1564 to 1593).
Marlowe Society: For 450th Anniversary events link, CLICK HERE:
MAIDSTONE.
Kent History and Library Centre: Tuesday February 4 – Thursday 27. Free Admission: Cross Dressing Through the Ages Exhibition. Focusing on the pioneering women Lady Hester Stanhope and Tessa Boffin.
Free Talks at 6.15pm at Kent History and Library C entre:
Thusday February 6 – Lady Stanhope
Thursday 13 – Tessa Boffin
Thursday Feb 20 – Shakespeare’s England
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