Drag returns to rural Utah: ‘Rural spaces can be safer spaces for all types of people'

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English - September 27, 2023 18:53 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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LGBTQ+ artist and educator Cal Bulmash says they feel comfortable in rural spaces. But ‘rural’ is not traditionally associated with queer community. So drag performance in rural areas, with its playful exploration of the gender spectrum, is particularly meaningful to Bulmash. This Friday, Moab Pride will host them and other rural drag performers for an all-ages show, bringing the art of drag back to Moab. Plus, our radio partners report on a Black history in Utah and a group of Tibetan monks touring the country.

// Show Notes:

// Photo: The Moab Pride visibility march through downtown on September 23rd.

Drag Show Details:
Friday September 29th at Hearthspace
6pm Dance, 7pm Drag

UPR: ‘Tell the Story’ conference brings Utah’s Black history to life
https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2023-09-22/tell-the-story-conference-brings-utahs-black-history-to-life

Aspen Public Radio: With a message of compassion, Tibetan monks share a path to happiness in Aspen
https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/arts-culture/2023-07-19/with-a-message-of-compassion-tibetan-monks-share-a-path-to-happiness-in-aspen