FLORIDA DIGEST February 8, 2008

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ArtsUnited - Ft. Lauderdale
ArtExplosion 2008 opens tomorrow, Friday, Feb 8, with the classic film "The Wizard of OZ" on an outdoor screen in Hagen Park, with a sing-a-long led by in HARMONY. Bring a blanket and watch a film favorite under the stars. Gates open at 6pm. Pre-ilm performances by the In HARMONY, followed by the film at 7pm. Admission is FREE.



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From Michael Rajner
merajner@gmail.com

Broward County Board of County Commissioners Vote on February 12 to expandprotection under HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE 16 ½

For the past several years, local community activists and organizations havebeen working hard to include "gender identity & expression" and "pregnancy"to the list of protected classes under Broward's Human Rights Ordinance 16½.

Adding these protection classes provides an incredible protective factor forthe growing transgender community who is among the most vulnerable ofindividuals in our county. The amendment to the HRO will provide a level ofprotections for employment, housing and public accommodation that currentlydo not exist.

Show your support and join us in the audience at the public hearing.
When: Tuesday, February 12 at 2:00 PM
Where: Broward Government Center
115 South Andrews Avenue - Room 422

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Express Gay News

Gay Men’s Chorus to feature Copland classics, contemporary tunes
The greatest works of classical and contemporary American choral music will be featured when the Ft. Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus takes the stage at the Broward Center this Saturday for the Sixth Annual South Florida Choral Festival.
http://expressgaynews.com/2008/2-7/arts/music/4404.cfm


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