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LGBTQ+ Local Guide
Flipping the script, quite literally, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum And Library relishes in Indy son Vonnegut’s fiendish humor and vaunted writings, from Slaughterhouse-Five to less widely read pieces well worth a second look. Vonnegut didn’t often address LGBTQ culture or homosexuality at large, but he would have supported Indiana’s lgbtq+ marriage and civil-rights updates by delivering his patented, sharp jeremiads. And he did offer this hilarious (if you understand his cynical, acerbic humor) quote for all of time: “Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not employ semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college.”
Speaking to the city’s integrated culture, the burlesque shows and club-sized band dates at White Rabbit Cabaret and Radio Radio, both in Fountain Square, feature performers ranging from homegrown acts to international stars-in-waiting. LGBTQ-friendly and-featuring groups such as Angel Burlesque and IndyProv (a “sketchy comedy” troupe) often engage White Rabbit. Grassroots harmony also plays into the lineup at the Hi-Fi, newer and prominent in the same district
When I began Queer Circle City, my mission was to connect the people to people, places and events in our history. What I am constantly amazed by are the places that offered a safe space, education or simply a dance floor in the midst of 20th century homophobia or during the onset of the AIDS epidemic.
These five places existed in those times. From a Victorian house in the Antique Northside to a bathhouse blocks away from the Indiana Statehouse, the bygone locations not only stood as a testament to the LGBTQIA+ community, they were instrumental to our basic survival and a blueprint to understand our rich, indelible history.
1. The Body Works, 303 N. Senate Ave.
From 1977-1988: The Body Works was started by Stan Berg in late 1977, blocks away from the Statehouse. The simple bathhouse quickly grew into a vinyl store, bookstore, discotheque and hub for THE WORKS magazine (1981-1990). Berg was a force of nature in the LGBTQIA+ community, splitting his efforts between The Body Works and support outside of its walls, such as Gay Knights on The Circle, which promoted an end to police harassment of queer and lesbian women on Monument Circle.
The Body Works became inst
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Located in the heartland of America, Indianapolis is indeed a town with plenty of heart and soul. Everyone knows Indianapolis as the dwelling of the Indy 500 – without question one of the world’s premier auto races. But it’s also home to a diverse community, an marvelous arts and culture scene, plenty of businesses and industries, and a lot to see and execute. In fact, in 2018, OUT Magazine named Indy one of the optimal places to travel. If you’re thinking about making your next home in this heartland city, chances are, you’ll be joyful you did.
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Before its modern-day settlement, Indianapolis was the site of a Delaware Indian village. As a modern-day city, it was initially founded in 1821 and became the state capital in 1825. By the mid-1800s, the railroad had arrived in the area, and by the start of the Civil War, Indianapolis was a major railroad hub. This spurred its development tremendously, and its population more than doubled between 1860 and 1870. Soon, major industries began moving to the area, particularly meatpacking and metalworking, which eventually led to t
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Indianapolis Gay City Guide – Finding Your Home in the Heartland
Located in the heartland of America, Indianapolis is indeed a town with plenty of heart and soul. Everyone knows Indianapolis as the dwelling of the Indy 500 – without question one of the world’s premier auto races. But it’s also home to a diverse community, an marvelous arts and culture scene, plenty of businesses and industries, and a lot to see and execute. In fact, in 2018, OUT Magazine named Indy one of the optimal places to travel. If you’re thinking about making your next home in this heartland city, chances are, you’ll be joyful you did.
A Bit of Indianapolis History
Before its modern-day settlement, Indianapolis was the site of a Delaware Indian village. As a modern-day city, it was initially founded in 1821 and became the state capital in 1825. By the mid-1800s, the railroad had arrived in the area, and by the start of the Civil War, Indianapolis was a major railroad hub. This spurred its development tremendously, and its population more than doubled between 1860 and 1870. Soon, major industries began moving to the area, particularly meatpacking and metalworking, which eventually led to t
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