Sister Dana sez, “September 5th is Labor Day, which means it’s Burning Man Weekend, which means a mass exodus from the Bay Area to the Black Rock Desert. Leaving EssEff an utter ghost town. Alas, Sister Dana is just too old now to sleep in a tent in the dust.”
King 13 Sergio Fedasz & Queen 13 China Silk produced the EVERY THIRD SATURDAY FUNDRAISER for KREWE DE KINQUE’s beneficiary HOMOBILIES at The Edge Bar. Krewe de Kinque is a Mardi Gras-themed fundraising society. We raised $648 that day. King 1 Gary Virginia, King 2 Mark Paladini, Queen 4 Joan Crawford Texas, Jimmy M Strano & Queen 11 Li’l Kim Chee, Don Ho were guest hosts & emcees. King 7 John Weber and Mark Paladini sang live. Queen 9 BeBe Sweetbriar also sang live. Queen 7 Sister Dana Van Iquity worked the door. King 11 Joseph Nunez provided the Jell-o shots. King 12 Joe Prince Wolfe hosted the fundraising spanking part of the fundraiser. Coy Meza hosted the “cock fight.” Offering lip-synching talent were Li’l Kim Chee, Joan Crawford Texas, Uma Dixon, Marcy Playground, Arther, Tyler Nelson, Sable Jones, and Lady Couture. See you all on the Third Saturday in September, 4–7 pm at the Edge! KdK is always open to new members. Just ask Sister Dana, who will do the door once more. sfkinque.com
Castro Street ARTSAVESLIVES STUDIO AND GALLERY, 518 Castro Street, invited the public to “CASTRO STREET LOCAL ARTISTS” art work curated by studio owner THOMASINA DE MAIO featuring exhibitions by Rene Capone, Andrew Fisher, Thomasina DeMaio, Peggy Sue Ward, Mike Staley, and the late Morris Taylor. The art-packed evening included artful performances by comic Marga Gomez, dancers Scarlet Astrid, Grace Towers, and Nandi, as well as belt-out songs by Alotte Butte. Studio resident DeMaio always comes through with promises of plenty of wine, beer, food, performance, and incredible art. She offers weekly studio sessions with live models for sketching, sculpting, and painting. artspan.org/artist/thomasina
The final “SISTER SPEAKS” of three lecture events was entitled “AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SISTER ROMA” at Spark Arts in the Castro. We got to partake in amazing treats, including a professionally hosted beer tasting by 21st Amendment brewery, Hagafen Wine, Ice Cream Bar creamery, and a lovely garden area catered by LUGO. The event was a festive fundraiser produced by HEATHER JACKS to help fund her latest photo/essay coffee table book about THE SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE. After mingling during cocktail hour, we witnessed Sister Roma giving an eventful biographical tour of her life. Before the event began, she had asked audience members to write one word on cards to inspire her talk. The word “Violence” inspired her to address her and other Sisters having co-founded the “Stop the Violence! Stop Hate!” campaign ten years ago. It still continues, with “This is a Safe Place” pink triangle placards distributed in business windows and neighbors’ homes. The word “Fundraising” was her cue to speak of the first syllable, “fun,” illustrating how The Sisters go about fundraising.
Friends and members of the SF DUCAL COURT came to Aunt Charlies Lounge to toast special anniversaries of ducals’ titledom: the Grand Duchess3 Charlie on her 40th anniversary, Grand Duchess 18 Davida Ashton on her 25th, Grand Duke 22 Don Woods & Grand Duchess 23 Renita Valdez on their 20th,Grand Duchess 33 Collette Le Grande Ashton on her 10th, and Grand Duke 37 Jason Husted on his 5th. The event was emceed by Royal Princess Kenya Pfister. This was not a fundraiser, but a celebration.
Their Most Imperial Majesties, Emperor Salvador Tovar and Empress Emma Peel, in conjunction with the IMPERIAL COUNCIL OF SAN FRANCISCO Inc., and THE SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE, Inc. presented “PROJECT GENDER BLUR,” at Beaux nightclub as an artistic commentary on the “bathroom laws” touching a huge variety of people who are not being discussed (trans men and women, gender queers, nonconforming, intersex, feminine men, masculine women, drag queens, etc.). This project seeks to highlight these individuals through a documentary and collection of portraits and stories. By shining a light on those who are actually being placed into danger, Gender Blur hopes to spark a conversation about necessary changes in how we think about gender, public bathrooms, and each other. Portraits and documentary were shot at the event, a combination Photo shoot/Fundraiser with net proceeds benefiting the SF LGBT Center’s Trans Employment Program. Emcees were Miz Eva & Sister Hera See’s Candy. There were performances by Sable Jones, Patrice Salmek, Pearl Teese, Mary Wannah, Piper McGroin, Alexis Miranda, Sadie Ladie, and more—with DJ Jim Collins spinning tunes. transemploymentprogram.org
WHAT’S UP, SISTER DANA?
Sister Dana sez, “Take a Day off from Labor and enjoy these upcoming events!”
The GLBT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is featuring an exhibit, “THROUGH KNOWLEDGE TO JUSTICE: THE SEXUAL WORLD OF DR. MAGNUS HIRSCHFELD (1868–1935),” at the GLBT History Museum (4127 18th Street & Castro). “Through Knowledge to Justice” offers an introduction to the German physician’s life, work, and legacy through first editions, vintage periodicals, and ephemera largely drawn from the collection assembled by curator GERARD KOSKOVICH over the past three decades. In addition, the exhibition includes historic film documenting Hirschfeld’s impact and the fate of his work. “Through Knowledge to Justice” opened August 19th and runs through December at the GLBT History Museum. While in the museum, you can also enjoy “STROKE: FROM UNDER THE MATTRESSES TO THE MUSEUM WALL,” a traveling show of 1950s–1990s illustrative erotic art on loan from the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in New York City. The show opened with a public reception and is now on display for the general public. The exhibition not only explores the male form, but also offers an examination of erotic fantasies as experienced through publications that were available at nearly every newsstand in America, but that men often hid under their mattresses for fear of being discovered. This exhibit runs through October 16. glbthistory.org
You’re invited to an evening of beauty at The Epi Center MedSpa. At “PASSPORT TO BEAUTY” you will have first-class access into luxurious aesthetic treatments to relax, restore, and rejuvenate the skin. Enjoy light bites, drinks, and entertainment, plus silent auction, raffles, and giveaways. Proceeds benefit ACADEMY OF FRIENDS and their 2017 Beneficiary Partners who will be announced during this party on Thursday, September 15, 6:30–8:30 pm, The Epi Center MedSpa, 450 Sutter St, # 800. Must be 21+. Save the date for their 37th Annual Academy of Friends Oscar Night Gala on February 26, 2017! Funds raised at their Annual Academy Awards Night Gala have helped thousands of people with HIV/AIDS by supporting direct care and educational programs. Tix at eventbrite.com/e/passport-to-beauty-tickets
BACK TO THE PICTURE gallery at 934 Valencia Street at 20th, presents an opening reception Saturday, September 17, 7–10 pm for A PASSION FOR THE FIGURE, paintings & sculptures by Six Bay Area Artists depicting the Beauty, Strength, and Sensuality of the Human Form. Art will be on display through October 16. backtothepicture.com
LEATHERWALK is the official kick-off of SAN FRANCISCO LEATHER WEEK that culminates one week later at FOLSOM STREET FAIR. LeatherWalk raises awareness and visibility and helps to build community. “Keep San Francisco Kinky” is the theme for this year’s walk. LeatherWalk takes place on Sunday, September 18. On-site registration and check-in begins at 10 am at 440 Castro. Check in at the bar to get your collectible LeatherWalk pin. Entertainment starts at 11:30 am at Jane Warner Plaza. The walk itself plans to start moving at 12:15 pm from the plaza.
Sister Dana sez, “I know Ctrl+Alt+Del is a computer keyboard command on IBM PC computers—invoked by pressing the Delete key while holding the Control and Alt keys to generally interrupt or facilitate interrupting a function; but where can I find an Alt+Right+Delete key to disrupt Trump and his radically right-wing people?!”
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