Jami Calandros

'We certainly don’t have all the answers, but we want to get people prepared for the shifts in policy that the new administration has already pledged and promised.'

Clark is also known for closing out the session with a reading of “Ten Shitty Haikus,” which is exactly as it sounds: ten not-so-great haiku poems read aloud by Clark.

The idea for the festival was developed post-pandemic as a way to bring people back out into the community. Major acts, including the Indigo Girls, have been featured on their stage, as well as several local bands.

The theme of this year's event is “Barbie,” with everyone encouraged to wear their favorite Barbie attire. There will be a costume contest with prizes including a package from Spa Bleu, and camping on the lawn to watch Barbie in the evening.

“Sometimes we literally have to relearn our own songs because we have so many,” said Jared Swilley.

'With this new space, our interagency partnerships with LGBTQIA+ mdcial providers and nonprofits will be under one roof. We'll be able to vastly increase our mental and behavioral health department by doubling the amount of people our Prism Clinic can see.'

After joining the team, MIchael Bell was right at home, helping establish medical services as well as mental health services and other community events.

If religion isn’t your thing, that’s cool with the Epiphany Church too. You can join them for Open Jam on Wednesday evenings after open prayer.

'This production was definitely more ambitious than Rocky Horror, and not every comedy makes you laugh out loud like this one.'