Spectrum, Ball State University's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender

student (GLBT) organization, will sponsor a series of events this week as part of its annual Spring Week.

     Events kick off today with the debut performance of "ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1," a solo musical written and performed by acclaimed solo theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada.

     The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Pittenger Student Center, Cardinal Hall.

     On Tuesday, a lecture on Legends in Gay History will take place, beginning at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the Studebaker West residence hall complex.

     Wednesday's events include a silent lunch in the Atrium and a "Breaking the Silence" march through campus that begins at 5:30 p.m. at Carmichael Hall and ends at 6 p.m. in Cardinal Hall. Participants are encouraged to watch a Spectrum video after the march.

     Thursday's event is Out of the Past, a gay wax museum, that begins at 7 p.m. in the Pittenger Student Center Ballroom.

     A prom will be held on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, with the week's events ending Saturday with the group's annual drag show to begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ball Gym.

     All events are free and open to the public.

 

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