Greetings and Happy LGBTQ History Month!
Every October is LGBT History Month, and it is celebrated worldwide. Here’s a link to an article on the history of LGBT History Month. A part-time Santa Fean, LGBTQ activist, and Equality Forum Executive Director Malcolm Lazin has been instrumental in keeping this very important historical celebration and recognition happening annually. This year one of the featured queer icons is Herb Ritts, who was also a Santa Fe resident and queer artist and icon.
Now more than ever, it is essential for us to celebrate the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community, especially as so many are trying to erase us from our very existence on many levels. That is why it is so important to vote, make your voice heard, and choose those candidates who best represent your values and your community.
AND – PLEASE join us for ABBAcadabra – our Annual Costume party and fundraiser, next Friday evening, October 11th, at The Mystic on Cerrillos Rd. We’ve got the fabulous ABBA cover band from Albuquerque – ABBA-querque performing on stage in the special events area in the back of the hotel. The gates open at 7:00 pm, and the band performs at 8:00 pm – then later, join us in the bar and lounge in the front and dance until the wee hours with DJs The Muse and Oona. The Concert and early party are an all-ages event, and the later party is 21+ only.
For tickets, go here.
Please join us next Friday and support the Human Rights Alliance (HRA).
Thank you!
Kevin A. Bowen