{"id":24963,"date":"2015-06-02T12:07:20","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T17:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=24963"},"modified":"2015-06-05T11:53:08","modified_gmt":"2015-06-05T16:53:08","slug":"loosen-the-bible-belt-comedy-tour-for-humanity-lamar-lounge-june-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/loosen-the-bible-belt-comedy-tour-for-humanity-lamar-lounge-june-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Loosen the Bible Belt: Comedy Tour for Humanity (Lamar Lounge, June 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What happens when you put an evangelical minister and a lesbian comedian together in a van? An event for anyone who believes that love and laughter can change the world.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamar Lounge, Wednesday, June 3rd, 7 pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"POSTER_LoosenBibleBelt\"<\/a>Expect a stand-up comedy show that stumbled upon a revival, and imagine it all happens in a bar. Bakker\u2019s message of love and acceptance, balanced with Becker\u2019s comedy often referred to as \u201cbawdy and bold, served with a slice of southern charm\u201d promises to be a night to remember.<\/span><\/p>\n

Loosening the Bible Belt<\/strong><\/em> will not only serve as an entertaining night, but will also help create awareness for LGBTQ groups fighting the good fight in these southern states. A portion of proceeds from shows will be donated to groups working so all southern citizens have equal rights. Tickets are $10 in advance (LoosenTheBibleBelt.com<\/u><\/a>) and $15 at the door.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"JayBakker-lger\"<\/a>Jay Bakker<\/strong> is a pastor, speaker and author of three books. His parents, Jim<\/strong> and Tammy Faye Bakker<\/strong>, were Christian royalty in the 1980s and Tammy Faye would later become a gay icon for her eye lashes and her early work with the gay community. Jay, following in her footsteps, is an LGBTQ rights advocate and fights for equality within the church. In 2012 Jay was honored to received PFLAG<\/strong>\u2019s first \u2018Strait for Equality in Faith Communities\u2019 award. Today, he hosts a weekly podcast called \u201cThis is Radio Cast<\/strong>\u201d where he discusses life with guests from all walks of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"KristenBecker-2\"<\/a>Kristen Becker<\/strong> has been entertaining people all over the US and Canada since 2001. A comedian who happens to also be an out lesbian, she consistently wins the hearts of all audiences, straight and gay alike, with her unapologetic humor. Her childhood, divided between the Rust Belt and the Deep South, has left her uniquely able to connect with all manner of people. Becker\u2019s ability to win the affection of such a wide range of audiences is due to her understated southern charm juxtaposed against a raucous and powerful persona. An accomplished producer as well as performer, Becker founded the Dykes of Hazard<\/strong> comedy tour in 2006 to bring top notch comedy to small town gay bars in the south.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2012, her op-ed piece about LGBT equality in the deep south, \u201cTo the Louisiana I Know,\u201d gained much momentum and helped push Becker towards her next bold move. Becker cultivated a comedy tour in the Pelican state called Becker on the Bayou<\/strong> to help promote awareness of HB199 Louisiana Non-Discrimination Act (LANA), which intended to provide legal protections for a multitude of people in the state. She also traveled to the state\u2019s capital to testify on behalf of the bill, which will be brought before the Louisiana House again this year. Becker\u2019s comedy has been described as \u201ca slice of bawdy reality served with southern charm\u201d and her \u201cnever bite the bullet\u201d attitude, coupled with a keen eye for irony, leaves audiences\u2014both gay and straight\u2014ready for more. \"The<\/a>
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This article was printed in The Local Voice <\/em>#230 (published May 28, 2015).
\nTo download the PDF of this issue, click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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