Pride Month Storytelling

Itinerary : Introductions and Welcoming Song Stories with Intermission Discussion Groups Closing Dance \*time to mingle afterwards based on time availability With 8 storytellers planned to share personal stories and myth, post-telling we invite the attendees to join us in small groups with the storytellers for 30 minutes to go over the themes and impact these stories present to you. This will be at your own comfort as these stories can bring up the heavier content of our life. Queer Alchemy : Queer representation within culture is all too often misunderstood, creating a certain bias towards the identity of Queer and Gender experience. Yet, we know that Queerness gives space for the constantly shifting way of our expression. The stories, myths, conversations, and rituals presented this evening collect us back into that place within our individualized Queerness. Living past the prejudice the world places on us so that we shall be the love within the communities we create. Doubling as a Pay What You Can fundraiser for a community member's medical costs covering a 9-12 month, 3 surgery Chronic Illness relieving procedure. (Get to know them at Insta : @Jacob_the_Bush + a co-host of Meetup) 15%of proceeds (plus depending on amount received) will go towards Rocketspace for their gracious hosting; with future storytelling events planned to further support TAMC and their cause, 100%. If Jacob were to say anything here and now - it is this… “I do desire this event to be for all of you as well. Connect and be with each other with your own craft, gifts, and wisdom. This is to celebrate each other as well.” “Make my healing is a party that you are invited to.” (Sophie Strand)