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Esprit members speak on being transgender at Keegan Hall, PC. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Profs. Jeff Mauger and Tara Martin Lopez hosted a panel discussion with members of Espirit. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Mandolin player at the Moose Lodge Esprit Talent Show. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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A performer at the Moose Lodge Esprit Talent Show. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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A Scot performs at the Moose Lodge Esprit Talent Show. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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The Nasty Habits at the Metta Room. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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The Nasty Habits at the Metta Room. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Jackie on vocals with the Nasty Habits at the Metta Room. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Jackie on vocals with the Nasty Habits at the Metta Room. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Performers at the Studio Bob The Alle` Stage Celebrity Drag-Off. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Performers at the Studio Bob The Alle` Stage Celebrity Drag-Off. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Performers at the Studio Bob The Alle` Stage Celebrity Drag-Off. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Performers at the Studio Bob The Alle` Stage Celebrity Drag-Off. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
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Performers at the Studio Bob The Alle` Stage Celebrity Drag-Off. – Photo by Giovanni Roverso
By Giovanni Roverso
Esprit Week didn’t disappoint this year as it blurred the gender line, entertaining and raising awareness in the community.
For the past 26 years transgenders have flocked to town for Esprit with friends and family from all over the state, some to provide guidance, others in seek of it, and everyone out for a good time.
Esprit held conferences, workshops and activities around town, with the Red Lion Hotel and Elks Lodge as its two major foci.
Peninsula College welcomed a group from Esprit headed by Karen Williams and Stephanie Binshus who came to educate and share stories at Keegan Hall for an open sociology class hosted by Prof. Tara Martin Lopez.
Things picked up on the weekend with the return of the Esprit talent show to the Elks Lodge and, not officially related to Epsrit, the Celebrity Drag-Off at the Studio Bob Alle` Stage.
Also, the Nasty Habits, “Seattle area’s premiere transgender cover band,” set the night life on fire at the Metta Room Bar stage for two nights.