Alix Dobkin

Alix Dobkin, a Lesbian folk singer, educator, and writer, will speak in Manhattan on April 27 and 28th, 2001.

Take Back the Night March
Keynote Speaker
Friday, April 27, 2001
The march begins at 7:00 pm at the Union Plaza and Alix will speak at the end of the march at 8:30 pm at the City Park Arts Pavilion in Manhattan. (Alix will not be singing at this time.)

Magical History Tour
Saturday, April 28, 2001, 7:00 pm
KSU Little Theatre (in the K-State Student Union)

Alix's presentation will include a talk illustrated by singing. She will informally discuss growing up as a woman and Lesbian in the early 60's, 70's, 80's. Alix will also discuss the difference between Gay and Lesbian culture.

Alix's participation in these events is sponsored by Brenda S. Hanger. It is free of charge and is open to the GLBT community, their families, friends, and allies. It is also informal, so you will be able to ask questions and speak with Alix during the evening. The event is in KSU's Little Theatre, which has been remodeled (no more auditorium chairs!). So, bring blankets or small lawn chairs if you like.

For more info and to RSVP (you do not need to leave your name)
so that enough seats will be set up, please contact Brenda S. Hanger at
785-776-3141 or toll free at 1-877-776-3141.

Alix's Keynote speech and Saturday performance is sponsored by Brenda S. Hanger, LSCSW. Brenda is a clinical social worker in private practice who has been active in supporting the Kansas GLBT community since 1989. An activist, educator, therapist and member of the community, Brenda has been involved in bringing guest artists to Manhattan and considers this an opportunity to offer an empowering and entertaining experience to the Kansas community. Brenda invites all of the GLBT community to join her in sharing this special evening with Alix!

Alix Dobkin Links:

Biography

Alix Dobkin Bio by Ladyslipper Music

"Lesbian Folk Singer Gives Voice to Jewish Upbringing"

"Lavender Jane Still Loves Women:
An Interview With Alix Dobkin"

"Queer and Present Danger: Are dyke issues getting lost in the LBGT movement?"
by Alix Dobkin

"Pop at Home" by Alix Dobkin

Minstrel Blood Stories by Alix Dobkin
(from Chicago's Windy City Times):

The Young Philadelphian

Making the Best of It

Other Links:

Directions to KSU
Manhattan's Flint Hills Alliance
KSU Queer Straight Alliance
KU Queers and Allies
The Liberty Press