NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) invites the community to an evening of discussion and insight featuring a panel of local drag performers as part of the annual Lavender Lecture.  

 

Panelists Vuronika Baked, Gemini DaBarbay, and Jackie Leggs will take the stage on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. in Venable Theater to share their personal experiences with drag and their journeys in exploring their queer identities. 

 

This panel, presented in a moderated Q&A format, offers an opportunity to hear from the performers about the role of drag in their lives, the challenges and triumphs they've faced, and how the art form has shaped their self-expression and activism. 

 

The event is sponsored by the MCLA Foundation Lavender Fund Donors, whose contributions continue to enrich campus life for LGBTQIA+ students. The Lavender Fund, launched in 2019, plays a critical role in bringing LGBTQIA+ speakers to campus, sending students to LGBTQIA+ conferences, and sponsoring trips to historic sites tied to the LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement. This initiative aims to foster a campus culture where LGBTQIA+ students feel supported and empowered. 

 

This event is free and open to the public.