Q-MoB Diva Dance Party Fundraiser (West Stockbridge, MA)

2 Harris Street,West Stockbridge MA 01266

21 May, 2023

Description

CELEBRATING DIVAS: It's been a challenging three years of COVID lockdowns, economic upheaval, war, & trying to forget Trump, but WE HAVE SURVIVED, and now it's time to celebrate with a big Queer Diva Dance Party. Dress up as your favorite Queer Dance Diva from the past or just show up in your unique version of the queer diva you are or could be. This party is for all queer divas, regardless of their pronouns, sophistication, trashiness, or over-the-topness. Just be the biggest, best YOU you can pull off, and we'll love & worship you like the Diva you are. P.S.-- If you idea of dressing up as a diva includes a flannel shirt, work pants, & sensible shoes, we love that because Divas come in many forms of drag, and we want you to be you. FUNDRAISER: $5-$50 Sliding Scale (pay at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds). This party is a fundraiser for Q-MoB, a non-profit organization that empowers queer men to create, find, & participate in activity/support groups, classes, & resources that foster community, wellness, & fun. Q-MoB is a non-profit hub for diverse & intergenerational community organizing for rural queer men of all ages, races, income levels, & backgrounds who live in the Greater Berkshire region (including SW Vermont, Hudson Valley, NY, NW Connecticut). HOSTS/PERFORMERS: * Bella Santarella is a local drag performer, fundraiser for local queer causes, and part of the driving force of BerqsQueers and Berkshire Pride. * Veronica ContantLay, is a local drag performer, fundraisier for local queer causes, and the driving force behind Drag Queen Bingo, Drag Queen Karaoke, and making many local events just a little big more fabulous. * DJ Amy Brentano is the co-founder & co-owner of the Foundry and one of the pioneers in the Berkshires of fostering local artists and performers by giving them a venue and the support and love they need to succeed. She has mentored many emerging local artists, and been a constant champion and supporter of the local LGBTQ community. REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS: When you register, please indicate if you'd be willing to volunteer to do things like: 1. Coordinate Rideshares & Carpools, particularly for people who need a ride to get to this event 2. People to help set up & decorate the space before the event 3. People to help with Registration & Nametags at the beginning 4. People to help cleanup after the vent Many hands make light work, and our volunteers always have the best time and meet the most people, and if you're shy we'll find a job for you where you don't have to talk to anyone (unless he's cute).