There is a growing global movement for a Free Palestine. Across the world, millions of people are engaging in demonstrations and organizing major marches in solidarity with Palestine. Our demands for an immediate ceasefire, cutting all aid to Israel, and lifting the siege on Gaza have broader support than ever. On November 4th, over 500,000 gathered in Washington DC for the largest march in recent times to stand in solidarity with Palestine. Protests with half a million people erupted on the streets of London, constituents across Canada occupied over 17 MP offices from coast to coast, and Belgian dock workers’ unions have refused to transport weapons by plane or sea that are destined for Israel. We must keep building momentum and increase the pressure with more marches, walk-outs, sit-ins, and other forms of direct action directed at the political offices, businesses, and workplaces that fund, invest, and collaborate with Israeli genocide and occupation. NOW is the time for our mobilizations to grow in size, frequency, and focus; building a political climate that makes Israel’s business of genocide unsustainable.
In the 13 months that Cheryl King has presented this sexy vaudeville show at this hot new downtown venue, the audience has tripled, and the company of performers has grown to nearly three dozen.
This savvy producer, who moved to Sonoma County in 2018, originally created the show for her own theater in NYC, Stage Left Studio. It ran monthly for eight years in the unique Midtown Manhattan space, and was lauded by the Village Voice as “NY’s Sexiest Theater.” Now the show is delighting audiences from Marin, Sonoma and Napa County and has been praised in the Sonoma County Gazette as “an evening of free-spirited sex-positive fun for the ones we love – and for ourselves!” Cheryl has recently started building each show around a central theme – and inviting the audience to come in costume. Many of the shows feature audience participation routines, with contests and prizes donated by Secrets Boutique on Santa Rosa Avenue.
Cheryl’s company of performers includes burlesque dancers Velvet Thorn, Jonni Machado, Indiana Bones, Natasha Nightmare, and The Phoenix Dancers. Singers Jake Turner, Karenna Slade, Brandy Noveh, and Alia Beeton have presented original songs and show tunes. Of late the show has also featured table-to-table magic from Vixen, the Forbidden Magician, who also performs hoop and acro dance routines, and onstage magic acts as well. And a crowning glory of the series are comedy sketches written by Cheryl, which she performs with brilliant actor/comics including Martin Gilbertson, Alia Beeton, Shannon DeJong, Noah Sternhill, and Dwayne Stincelli. There are also improvised sketches with Alia and Shannon, which are greeted by the audience with hoots of laughter and wild applause.
Cheryl’’s brought in friends from Los Angeles to perform in the show, including National Monologue Slam winner Katie Northlich, and Strong Words performer and producer Marlene Nichols.
The audience has recently started exceeding 100 on Wednesday evenings so the show is moving to weekends where it is expected to draw an even larger audience..
The Saturday, Dec 16 holiday show, entitled Bad Santa Party, will feature guest star Dwayne Stincelli as Bad Santa. The line-up includes new comedy routines from Cheryl, including a special holiday Dubbers sketch. Serena Elize and Blue return to the show with new routines performed with Sam Minnifield, Lexus Fletcher and Lauren DePass. The show also features crowd pleasers Natasha Nightmare, dancer/magician Vixen and the debut of magic/belly dancing duo Ray Hoey and Treja! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Adult-oriented material. Audience members are invited to stick around for two hours of great dancing music from DJ Vino and DJ Bootysattva, as we celebrate Serena Elize’s birthday! For more information about Forbidden Kiss LIVE, visit https://www.caltheatre.com/forbidden- kiss-live.
Kinna Patel Crocker, of Sonoma County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Sonoma County Superior Court. Crocker has been a Sole Practitioner since 2013. She was an Associate at Terre Family Law from 2011 to 2013, at Lozano Smith from 2010 to 2011 and at Northern California Family Law Group from 2004 to 2008. Crocker earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Arthur Wick. She is a Democrat.
Remembrance. Resistance. Resilience. October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, an annual tribute to the rich and diverse history of LGBTQIA+ communities. This month-long commemoration, conceived by high school teacher Rodney Wilson and fellow educators in 1994, aligns with National Coming Out Day on October 11. Join us throughout the month for eventsand resourcesthat inform and inspire. Together, we continue to shape a future characterized by acceptance, love, and unity.
Events for Everyone
For families. Celebrate family, diversity, and community at our Family is a Rainbowstorytimes. Join us for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family. At three library locations: Rincon Valley, Central Santa Rosa, and Cloverdale. Recommended for ages 0-6.
For teens (Grades 7-12).Drop in any Friday at the Cloverdale Library for the Pride (un)Book Club for Teensand talk about what you’ve been reading. In this club, there is no assigned book! Read whatever you like in books that center LGBTQIA+ voices. Not sure what to read? Ask a librarian! This is a safe and inclusive place for LGBTQIA+ teens (and allies) to connect and de-stress. Snacks, tea, and hot chocolate provided.
For adults. Join the Guerneville Library LGBTQIA+ Book Clubto read and discuss booksthat center on LGBTQIA+ voices. Meetings occur on the second Saturday of the month, and print copies of the books are available in the branch a month in advance.
But wait, there’s more! See the full list of events, books, resources, and more here.
Share Your Story
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ history and share your story with Here + Queer, Sonoma County, an archive project that collects and amplifies the histories of Sonoma County’s LGBTQIA+ communities. We accept digital content in the form of personal narratives, essays, anecdotes, photographs, creative works, audiovisual material, and more. Submissions from all ages, backgrounds, and time periods in Sonoma County history are welcome. Anonymous submissions are supported. Find out more here.Make History
A Notice from Your Library
All library branches will be participating in the Great California ShakeOut on October 19, 2023. Please be aware that we will perform an earthquake drill at 10:19 am PT.
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Conmemoración. Resistencia. Resiliencia. Octubre es el Mes de la Historia LGBTQIA+, un tributo anual a la rica y diversa historia de las comunidades de LGBTQIA+. Este mes de conmemoración, concebida por el profesor de secundaria Rodney Wilson y otros educadores en 1994, se alinea con el Día Nacional para Salir del Clóset, el 11 de octubre. Únase con nosotros durante todo el mes paraeventos yrecursos que informan e inspiran. Juntos, seguimos dando forma a un futuro caracterizado por la aceptación, el amor y la unidad.
Eventos para todos
Para familias. Celebre la familia, la diversidad y la comunidad con nuestros cuentos Family is a Rainbow. Únase con nosotros durante una hora de historias, manualidades y exploración de lo que significa ser una familia. En tres bibliotecas: Rincon Valley, Central Santa Rosa y Cloverdale. Recomendado para edades de 0 a 6 años.
Para adolescentes (grados 7-12). Visíte la la Biblioteca de Cloverdale cualquier viernes para asistir al el club de Pride (un)Book Club para jóvenes y hable sobre lo que ha estado leyendo. ¡En este club no hay ningún libro asignado! Lee lo que quieras en libros centrados en las voces LGBTQIA+. ¿No estás seguro de qué leer? ¡Pregúntale a un bibliotecario! Este es un lugar seguro e inclusivo para que los adolescentes (y sus aliados) LGBTQIA+ se conecten y se liberen del estrés. Se proporcionara bocadillos, té y chocolate caliente.
Para adultos. Únase al Club de Lectura LGBTQIA+ de la biblioteca de Guerneville para leer y discutir libros que se centran en las voces LGBTQIA+. Las reuniones se llevan a cabo el segundo sábado del mes y las copias impresas de los libros están disponibles en la biblioteca con un mes de anticipación.
¡Espera hay mas! Vea la lista completa de eventos, libros, recursos y más aquí.
Comparte tu historia
Celebre la historia LGBTQIA+ y comparta tu historia con Here + Queer, Condado de Sonoma, un proyecto de archivo que recopila y amplifica las historias de las comunidades LGBTQIA+ del condado de Sonoma. Aceptamos contenido digital en forma de narrativas personales, ensayos, anécdotas, fotografías, trabajos creativos, material audiovisual y más. Se aceptan presentaciones de todas las edades, orígenes y períodos de tiempo de la historia del condado de Sonoma. Se admiten envíos anónimos. Descubra más aquí.Haga historia
Un aviso de su biblioteca
Todas las bibliotecas participarán en el Great California ShakeOut el 19 de octubre de 2023. Tenga en cuenta que realizaremos un simulacro de terremoto a las 10:19 a.m., hora del Pacífico.
Gracias por ser miembro de la comunidad de Bibliotecas del Condado de Sonoma. Visítenos en línea o en persona en una de nuestras sucursales. Asegúrese de consultar los trabajos disponible en la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma aquí. ¿Preguntas? Por favor llame a su biblioteca local o haga clic para mandar un mensaje.
Tuesday, October 17⋅6 – 8 pm The Give Back Tuesday on October 17, 2023 at the Rainbow Cattle Company for the Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored by the Russian River Sisters. It takes the whole community to make sure the children of the river have toys for the holidays.
Join the Sonoma County Library for eventsthroughout the month of October, from sugar skull workshops to scary stories for teens. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our October events below!
Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. Space is limited; advance registration required. Join the fun at nine libraries: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Healdsburg, Windsor, Roseland, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Rincon Valley, and Guerneville.
Follow alongwith step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary. Get your paint on at four library locations: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Windsor.
Get ready for “The Maguey,” an original, bilingual performance for young audiences created by The Imaginists, an experimental theater company that explores the intersection of art, activism, and community. For grades K-8. At five library locations: Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Cloverdale, Guerneville, and Central Santa Rosa.
Explore engineering and problem-solving while creating a marble machine out of recycled materials! For grades 4-6. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Build your machine at four library locations: Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Petaluma.
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and watch a scary movie (but not too scary). Drinks provided. For grades 7-12. Offered at six library locations: Petaluma, Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Healdsburg.
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and listen to scary stories read by a teen librarian. Drinks provided. For grades 7-12. Settle in at four library locations: Cloverdale, Roseland, Guerneville, and Sonoma Valley.
Enjoy the song stylings of Kate Foley-Beining and a trio of Sonoma County jazz greats as they interpret and perform the music of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Catch a show at three library locations: Rincon Valley, Healdsburg, and Petaluma.
What uses the most energy in your home? What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills? Find out at our free workshops with the County of Sonoma’s Climate Action and Resiliency Division.At three libraries: Cloverdale, Roseland, and Sonoma Valley.
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Eventos de octubre Acompañe a la Biblioteca del condado de Sonoma para eventosdurante el mes de octubre, ofrecemos actividades desde talleres de calaveras de azúcar hasta historias de terror para adolescentes. Todos los eventos son gratis y no necesita una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir: favor de registrarse para ciertos eventos. ¡Vea algunos de nuestros eventos de octubre a continuación!
Eventos para todos
Taller de calaveras de azúcarDecora una calavera de azúcar en celebración del Día de los Muertos con Elsa Tapia. El espacio es limitado; se requiere inscripción previa. Unase a la diversión en nueve bibliotecas: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Healdsburg, Windsor, Roseland, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Rincon Valley y Guerneville.
Fiestas de pintura bilingüesSiga las instrucciones paso a paso en español e inglés para aprender técnicas de como pintar y practicar vocabulario nuevo. Este evento se llevará a cabo en cuatro sucursales de la biblioteca: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Northwest Santa Rosa, y Windsor.
Para Niños/as
El teatro de The ImaginistsPrepárese para “El Maguey”, una actuación original y bilingüe para el público joven, creada por The Imaginists, una compañía de teatro experimental que explora la intersección del arte, el activismo y la comunidad. Para los grados k-8. Esta actuación se realizará en cinco sucursales de la biblioteca: Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Cloverdale, Guerneville, y Central Santa Rosa.
Estudio de creación: Máquinas de Canicas¡Explora la ingeniería y la resolución de problemas mientras creas una máquina de canicas con materiales reciclados! Para los grados 4-6. Inscribase de antemano para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Construya su máquina en cuatro ubicaciones de la biblioteca: Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, y Petaluma.
Para Adolescentes
Película de terror con chocolate caliente y sidra de manzanaPonte cómodo con una taza de chocolate o sidra de manzana caliente y mira una película de terror (pero no demasiado aterradora). Bebidas serán proveídas. Para los grados 7-12. Este evento se dará a cabo en seis sucursales de la biblioteca: Petaluma, Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati, y Healdsburg.
Cuentos de miedo con chocolate caliente y jugo de manzana calienteAcurrúcate con una taza de chocolate o jugo de manzana caliente y escucha cuentos de miedo leídos por una bibliotecaria de jóvenes. Las bebidas serán proporcionadas de manera gratuita. Para los grados 7-12. Este evento se dará a cabo en seis sucursales de la biblioteca: Cloverdale, Roseland, Guerneville, y Sonoma Valley.
11:30 AM Assemble: Church Street and First. Staging will be down Church Street and into Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot. 12 PM Parade Start: Main Street from Mill Street to Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville Parade Details: Mid-October is usually sunny and mild, with a small chance of rain, but the show will go on rain or shine. 🙂 Our MC will be the fabulous Robert Gray. Russian River Pride 2023 benefits Guerneville Library, Food for Thought, Watch Duty Wildfire Alert System, Guerneville Youth Center, and Russian River Alliance. We welcome your generous donations.
DANCE PARTY ON JOHNSON’S BEACH Sunday 10/15 at 1 – 5 PM
What: Afternoon party with music, food, and beverages plus MCs Juanita MORE! and DJ Lady Ryan. With performances by Mr. David Glamamore, Miss Rahni NothingMore, Dulce De Leche, Nicki Jazz, Vera! Where: Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot Details: All ages, no entrance fee, donations appreciated. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Flag in the Map” is an extraordinary collection of photographs and stories from LGBTQ+ people around the globe. Come see how these brave freedom fighters from Kenya, China, Ukraine, Brazil and over 40 countries passionately describe how the Rainbow Flag has changed their everyday existence. Sometimes hopeful, sometimes harrowing, always fascinating.”
Where: Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, California, 94558
When: Friday October 6, 2023
Exhibit Open: 12:00PM to 7:30PM
Speaking Program: 7:30PM
Fees: The exhibit and speaking program are open free of charge to the public. A ticket for the speaking program is required as seating space is limited.
The Flag in the Map exhibit has been shown in San Francisco, New York, London, and now, at Napa Valley College.
The exhibit features 46 images from people in countries around the world. Some of the images where taken at great risk by the individuals shown. The images are organized into several categories including activism, celebration, families and friends, places, portraits of pride, and essays. We will also offer a video featuring Gilbert Baker that visitors can watch to learn about the creation of the Pride flag.
The featured speakers for this event include two personal friends of Gilbert Baker, the man who created the rainbow Pride flag. Gilbert Baker passed away on March 31, 2017. Charley Beal is the president of the Gilbert Baker Foundation. Cleve Jones is a local activist who worked for Harvey Milk, created the AIDS Quilt, and authored the book, “When We Rise.”
We are thrilled to have these two icons joining us at Napa Valley College to share their stories and to discuss the current LGBTQ+ civil rights climate.
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