Performers
Lady Cummeal by Coit Photography
Damion "Domino" Rosa aka Lady Cummeal
Domino D’Lorion (he/him) is a queer, Afro-Boriqua, actor, playwright, teaching artist & drag queen (Lady Cummeal) in the Twin Cities, originally from Chicago, IL. An alum of The Chicago Academy for the Arts, The Northwestern National High School Institute Theatre/Musical Theatre Program (Cherubs), and the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program with a minor in Business Management from the Carlson School of Management.
He has appeared in Under the Gaslight with the Minnesota Centennial Show Boat, Boudica in the Dowling Studio at the Guthrie Theater, his award-winning original show STOOPIDITY at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Hit the Wall at the Southern Theater with Mixed Precipitation, and After The Fires at the Illusion Theater with Transatlantic Love Affair. He is a founding member of the Minnesota Black Theatre Circle, and is currently producing the Blackness Is…Arts Festival, in partnership with The Guthrie Theater.
https://www.instagram.com/ladycummeal/
Dirty Boi Xavier - producer of Dragged out
Known for his penchant for penguin tail tuxes, outlandish humor, and penetrating smolder, Xavier has been performing drag throughout the Twin Cities and nationally since 2001, including fundraisers for various queer organizations and individuals. He is the hunky half of the duo Nadi X and the producer of Dragged Out, one of the longest running drag king shows in the Midwest. Whether tickling your funny bone or tackling political themes, Xavier lives up to his tagline of being your Commander-in-Heat!
quinn shimmer villagomez
Raido personality, MC, and Design icon. Quinn Villagomez a.k.a. SHIMMER – is a true Minnesotan, born and raised right here in the Twin Cities area. Quinn identifies as a Hispanic Woman of Color and a Transgender Woman. Quinn has definitely seen the struggles of being a Minority and faces the criticisms the LGBT Community & Transgender Women face in today’s Society; this has not stopped Quinn from following her dreams and straying her from succeeding in her passions.
Most recently Quinn joined KFAI Radio as a Co-Host for FRESH FRUIT with RARE Productions: FRESH FRUIT Celebrates 36 years on KFAI. Quinn co-hosts alongside Roxanne Anderson every 2nd Thursday each month; the focus of this program is Queer Artists of Color: Dancers, Singers, Spoken Artists & more. Quinn has interviewed several local talent right here in the Twin Cities area.
Also just recently Quinn was apart of KFAI Radio’s International Women’s Day Committee; which focuses on celebrating Women. https://kfai.org/personality/the-fresh-fruit-collective/quinn-villagomez/
Join us for Brunch!
The LGBTQ+ community invented brunch, a time to rehash what happened the night before, enjoy some refreshments, and see each other in the light of day.
Join Telling Queer History on Saturday June 1st in this time honored tradition of brunch to learn some LGBTQ+ history through the art of drag performances! We invite you, our guests, to also arrive dressed as boldly as you dare and embody an LGBTQ+ icon that you admire. Your name tag will leave a space for your name, pronouns, and the icon you dress as (if you choose to partake).
There will be a live auction of fabulous items so come ready to shop babies. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be served catering to a variety of dietary needs (we see you vegans, gluten free, nut free friends).
Bring dollars for the performers and for the nourishing work of Telling Queer History which connects LGBTQ+ people across generations and identities through storytelling to foster compassion, empathy and healing, since June 2013.
Oh yes, there will be time to meet other attendees, dance, look shyly from across the room, and a sensory friendly quiet space. As always, this event will be ASL interpreted and substance free (except caffeine, that is a must for brunch). This event is open to all ages and folks will be taking off clothes and loving on their beautiful queer bodies (you decide if that’s right for your kiddos).
Get your tickets: https://tellingqueerhistory-bloom.kindful.com/e/iconic-june-1
Where is it? It is in an event space in the twin cities metro area. The exact location will only be sent to ticket holders as a safety precaution for our community.
When: Saturday June 1st from 10am to noon.
Donate to the auction: Email us hello - at- tellingqueerhistory.com and let us know
Want to volunteer? Same email
Can’t join in the fun but want to contribute? Thank you! You make it possible to keep our ticket costs sliding scale and affordable for more community. Make a contribution to TQH here: https://tellingqueerhistory-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1277485