Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun–
By Sister Dana Van Iquity–
Sister
Dana sez, “Thoughts and prayers are lovely after mass shootings, but 65% of Americans want stricter gun controls; and for heaven’s sake, no one needs a military assault weapon to protect themselves!”
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence celebrated our 42nd anniversary,
RISE UP WITH THE SISTERS, virtually from the Folsom Street Event studio on Easter Sunday with glorious entertainment co-emceed by the dynamic duo of
Honey Mahogany & Alex U. Inn. Performances were by Fudgie Frottage, Mutha Chucka, Kylie Minono, KaiKai Bee Michaels, Rexy MariaAlicia Tapia, Madd Dogg 20/20 & Miss Shugana, Nick Marshall, and BeBe Sweetbriar. That wrapped up with our three cherished contests judged by Sisters Roma, Celine Dionysus, Vina Sinfurrs, and me.
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The hatred that permeated the global community in 2020 has increased to unprecedented numbers. Amidst the continuing pandemic, violence against Asian and Pacific Islanders has increased nearly by 150% this year - and we re not even to the halfway point.
These attacks have targeted largely the community s most vulnerable members: the elderly and the poor.
To this end, a coalition of API nonprofits have banded together to increase awareness of the issue. On April 3, 2021 at 1pm in San Francisco s Castro District, the coalition will be gathering for a rally to speak out against the violence plaguing the country.
Community leaders, activists, and artists will be joining efforts to speak out against the violence against the API community at the rally.
San Francisco International Airport s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has earned the Fitwel Best in Building Health Award from the Center for Active Design.
According to a news release, Fitwel is a building rating system that provides guidelines on how to design, construct, and operate healthier buildings. In the Retail v2.1 category, SFO and the design-build team of Hensel Phelps, A Gensler/Kuth Ranieri Joint Venture won the design award for the Terminal 1 Center project, part of the $2.4 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Redevelopment Program. Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was designed with the health of both our passengers and employees in mind, airport director Ivar C. Satero stated in a March 25 news release. Achieving Fitwel certification for this terminal a first in the world helped us to establish a new benchmark for the airport experience.
By Sister Dana Van Iquity–
Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun–
Sister
Dana sez, “Regarding the vaccine, as the Pat Benatar song goes: ‘Hit me with your best shot! ”
As a welcomed break from all those endless holiday, family-friendly, sickeningly saccharine shows,
Bianca Del Rio and Peaches Christ screened online their classic 2015 archival play,
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BIANCA DEL RIO? This was yet another of Peaches’ perfect parodies of cult movies. It was an extremely clever drag comedy send-up written and directed by Peaches on
Bette Davis & Joan Crawford in
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? To this day, I still treasure my tiny tin of mints they handed out at the VIP showing in 2015 with their pictures and the inscription: “Enjoy some mints for after you eat your DIN DIN.” As part of the live interview, the delicious drag duo hinted at a coming parody of
Twin Peaks Tavern in Castro Turns to Crowdfunding to Make It Through Lockdown
For the second time this year, an iconic Castro bar is turning to patrons and fans for help, as it once again sits closed and without a source of revenue for an indefinite span of time.
Twin Peaks Tavern, which previously turned to the public for help in the spring, is once again during this second lockdown asking for donations to stay afloat from all those who have warmed its stools and tucked themselves into its corners with an Irish coffee over the years. In any other year, a holiday stroll through the Castro would include a visit to the incredible Nutcracker display at the Twin Peaks, the owners write on a GoFundMe campaign. This year, our windows are once again darkened due to the second lockdown in our city, and we are taking every precaution to make sure our customers and employees stay safe and healthy through 2021 and into 2022. Unfortunately, the cost of remaining closed is taking a strenuou