by Evelyn Bailey
40 yrs. ago this month, the Gay Liberation Front, precursor to the Gay alliance of the Genesee Valley was a very active organization on the University of Rochester Campus. Here is the GLF Calendar for May, 1972
MAY 5 – 7: Gay Cultural Explosion: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Cabaret, Costume ball, Love Feast, workshops, games, music, free food and drink, housing. Phone 275-6181 for details and to share a ride.
SAT., MAY 6: DANCE: U of R Frederick Douglass Lounge 9 – 1. UR Students 75 cents, Others: $1.50. Beer at very moderate prices. Call in your favorite steppin’ tunes to the GLF office. We’ll attempt to feature them.
SUN., MAY 7: GLF MEETING: “Community Center – What’s Next?” Planning session for proposed community center. 7:30 pm Todd Union.
By Appointment: Physicians will take cultures for gonorrhea. No charge. Appointment: 275-6181
SUN., MAY 14: GLF MEETING: “Gays Between the Covers”. A discussion of what writers say about us then and now.
SUN., MAY 21: GLF MEETING, "GAY ACTIVITIES IN TORONTO". Ms. Pat Hurphy and M. Charles Hill from Canadian homophlle organization CHAT discuss their recent government funding, the new community center, and other items of interest. Todd Union Music Lounge, 7:30 pm.
GAY PICNIC: Syracuse GLF. Green Lakes State Park. 12 noon.
FRI., MAY 26 "GAY WOMEN'S COFFEHOUSE", Women's Center, 555 E Main 9pm-lam, Free refreshments. Entertainment.
SUN., MAY 28 GLF POLITICAL-LEGAL ACTION MEETING "GAY LEGISLATION '72". Who helped, who hindered, what happened, what can we do better next time?

