People have been talking about the Worcester renaissance. Drag queens read books to children, bringing queer culture into a family-friendly setting. With some of the rising prices in the city, that kind of exasperates the issue of could we find the dollars to do this. Photographs of both protests and people in love adorn the walls.
And this year, on Sept. If you are very visibly queer or non-binary or trans, there are experiences that you can have in Worcester that are not positive when you go out at night.
Some members of the community believe the events that do exist often do not attract or include queer people of color.
Advocates think some answers to the lack of culture lie in more queer people stepping up to the plate, as well as more outreach. The Worcester Historical Museum has announced that entertainer Dale LePage is being honored with the Harvey Ball Smile Award, which is presented annually to an individual, group or organization that has made a difference in Worcester. The producers who have been putting on the events are really detail-focused. People have been really thankful for them.
As soon as Mariano sees a growth in the market, she will host even more events or revisit the idea of transforming Electric Haze into a gay bar, she said. Drag started as a hobby for Gaudette but turned into regular performances. Airspray is a party for queer people, and allies, on the first and third Friday of every month. After a summer break, Airspray is picking back up on Sept. Airspray often attracts or more attendees, most of them queer.
