KC Shane, the first openly transgender singer and songwriter nominated for a “Sammie” music award, stirred emotions on his guitar.
Bret Bugs, a Davis drag queen storyteller and kindergarten teacher, wanted to spread love and gender expression through impactful tales. George Azar shared his journey as a closeted Evangelical pastor looking for a sense of belonging in the church. Why shut down love?” -Tina Mercer, Elk Grove MinisterĪ drag king and queen show took place, which was a city first. “So what if two women hold hands,” said local minister Tina Mercer. It can help her normalize that she might not be the only kid with two moms.”Įven those considering themselves as old school thinkers said it’s time to “bend” entrenched attitudes about gay pride. “I’m excited to show my daughter what our community looks like. We didn’t have this in my younger days, Reis said. Her mother, Carissa Reis, said that she felt incredibly supported as a gay parent. One little girl, decked out with a rainbow flag clip in her hair, danced around the store. They mingled among each other and shopped at the various vendor tables. And that’s a beautiful thing.”įurthermore, throughout the weekend, youth and adults streamed through the doors wearing rainbow colored buttons, bandannas and shirts. “But I’m seeing we’re moving towards being more inclusive. It’s been a longtime gap,” said Jessica Carter, chairperson of the city’s Diversity & Inclusion Commission.
“Elk Grove hasn’t had a space for this community. To that end, the bookstore continues to build its reputation as a welcome hub for diversity and inclusion. On June 1 the first raising of the Progress Pride Flag at Elk Grove City Hall took place. In fact, on the City of Elk Grove issued its first proclamation recognizing Pride Month. The “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual” (LGBTQIA) community has been gaining more recognition and acceptance in recent years. Most importantly, the sense of something bigger and transformational happening within the city was felt by many. “Elk Grove Pride” was the theme, as the weekend-long event was packed with singing, dancing, and a variety of entertainment and guest speakers. You might be stumbling out of brunch but we can be certain you will have one helluva good time.(L to R) Valshapero, Emily Auntenrieth, Ryder Knight, ShadyBee, KC Shane and Tiffany The ladies will drop the hottest of hits to get your day fired up and ready for action. Sissy that walk down to Señor Frogs for their weekend drag brunch, this is the only werk we want you to do on the weekend. But don't get sloppy because if you become a busted hussy and lose your wig, these queens will throw shade your way and use you as a prop in their gig. Queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Shannel, Kahanna Montrese, and Yara Sofia will slay the stage as they ‘lip sync for life.’ There are no señores on this stage, only glamazons who are fierce AF, so grab a front row seat because this is the closest you'll ever get to royalty.ĭid we mention there’s an open bar with your brunch? Bye girl bye, it's time to get your drank on. It's time to drag until you drop, the queens of the scene are here to take you for a wild ride as you dine.