Episode 11 - Dede Frain
Dede Frain is the creator and promoter of First Friday. It's the largest monthly women's party in America. We talked about how this party was created and the lost art of thank you notes.
Dede Frain is the creator and promoter of First Friday. It's the largest monthly women's party in America. We talked about how this party was created and the lost art of thank you notes.
Karen is the Executive Director and Clinical Director at the Gender Identity Center of Colorado. We talked about the complicated questions and language around gender identity and about the the important work she and others are doing at the GIC of Colorado.
Jerry Cunningham has been the owner and publisher of Out Front since 2012. Jerry and Markie discuss the importance of what Out Front does from a historical standpoint that you support their advertisers.
Aaron Nelson is the Entertainment Director and head DJ at X-Bar in Denver. He oversees about 6 other DJs and is the guy who makes that place look and sound amazing. He talks about what makes X-Bar great, how he got started and advice for aspiring DJs. Learn more at http://www.vjaaron.com/
Onyx is a performer and activist for the LGBT community in Denver. She's an organizer for Denver Dyke March which is coming up on June 17th. The rally begins at 1 p.m. sharp at Blush n Blu on Colfax. She's also contributed to many other great causes in the community. Find out more. Take a listen!
In part 2 of our conversation, Corky talks about what it was like to be gay in the 1960s in Denver.
Corky Blankenship is an omnipotent force of love and joy in the Denver LGBTQ community. He's contributed more than his share to our cause and isn't finished.