Who says there’s nothing to do in Keene?? Here’s what’s coming up from the Hardest Working AIDS Services Organization in Show Business!
2010 FUNDRAISING SCHEDULE
Mark Your Calendars. RESERVE TICKETS NOW with M/C and VISA. Call to reserve NOW 603-357-6855. Email susan.macneil@asmronline.org
Thursday, February 18 Hi Tini at Margarita's Margarita's Mexican Restaurant and Watering Hole, Main Street, Keene, NH will kick-off a new monthly fundraising event benefiting AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region. Hi-Tini will be held the third Thursday of each month between 5:30-8pm. The second floor of the restaurant will be dedicated to the event, featuring appetizers provided by Margarita's and raffle prizes. A $10 donation provides patrons entry and a raffle ticket for the evening's drawings.
Other dates: Thursday, April 22.
Friday, March 26 Keene Komic at the EF Lane Hotel Keene Komic! returns to the EF Lane Hotel, Keene pitting 2009 Grand Prize winner “Sweet Baby Ray” against Wade “the Great” Garrett, Josh May, Dan the Man and Colby James. Enter to compete by calling 603.357.6855. Winner receives $250 cash prize. Audience determines winner. Door 7p, show 7:30, admission $10.
Saturday, April 10 Former Keene resident Elise Hayes performs at the EF Lane Hotel Read the interview on Boston Spotlight www.bostonmusicspotlight.com. Hayes lists her musical influences as James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Dave Matthews and Motown/R&B, an eclectic mix for a twenty-something. If you enjoy Joss Stone and Alicia Keyes, be sure not to miss hometown performer Elise Hayes. Door 7:30, show 8p, admission $10. More information about Elise can be found on her MySpace Page.
Thursday, April 22 Check out Hi-Tini (see above), where high rollers come to play at Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant and Watering Hole, Main Street, Keene from 6-8pm. The second floor of the restaurant will be dedicated to the event, featuring appetizers provided by Margarita’s and raffle prizes. A $10 donation provides patrons entry and a raffle ticket for the evening’s drawings.
Saturday, April 24 Derby Damez at the Cheshire Ice Arena ASMR is delighted to present Keene’s own roller derby league, the Elm City Derby Damez, for the first time in “Booty Blocks & Toe Stops” featuring special guests Miss Kitty Litter and Miss Haley Starr of Providence. Keene announcer Jared Goodell will emcee at Cheshire Arena, Swanzey. Evening includes introduction “Talk Derby To Me,” warm-up exercises that test the skill and patience of participants, and scrimmage game. Lucky raffle winners will be invited to skate laps with the damez and guests. Lights, music. Door 6p, Show 7p, admission $10. Open Skate 9-11, admission $5. Skates available for $5 rental. BYOB - food and drink available for purchase. www.elmcityderbydamez.com, DerbyDamez on facebook for bios and merchandise.
Saturday, May 1 ASMR's 20th Anniversary with Cleve at Heberdon Hall ASMR anniversary event! An Evening with Cleve Jones; Celebrating 20 Years of Service, Heberton Hall, Winter Street, Keene. Recognizing two decades of agency accomplishments, dedicated volunteers and special awards. Founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Cleve Jones, featured speaker. Door 7p, Dinner and Program 7:45, dancing 9-11. Cash bar. Tickets $35 each, $65 couple, table of 8 for $240.
Cleve Jones (born October 10, 1954) is an American AIDS and LGBT rights activist. He conceived of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt which has become, at 54 tons, the world's largest piece of community folk art as of 2009. In 1983, at the onset of the AIDS pandemic Jones co-founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation which has grown into one of the largest and most influential People with AIDS advocacy organizations in the United States. More information to follow about the 20th Anniversary of the Agency and Cleve's appearance.
Friday, May 21 Spring Drag Show at the Best Western Spring drag show with Rainbow Ladies! Hosted by Miss Mama Mayhem. Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Winchester St, Keene. Door 8p, show 9. Cash bar, snack menu available. Preferred reserved seating $20, general admission $15 if available. Reserve table of 6 in advance for $100.
Saturday, May 22 Songs for the Garden at the UU Church, Keene "SONGS FOR THE GARDEN" at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Washington Street, Keene. Proceeds will be dedicated toward the Starr Cobblestone Memorial Garden, located at the UU Church, to begin Phase II work. Featured performers include Bernadette Weimer and Marco Rosato, performing a rainbow of music featuring original, folk, Broadway standards. Door 7;30p, show 8;00p, $10 admission.
Tuesday, June 1 and 15 Keene Karaoke IDOL AUDITIONS Auditions for Keene Karaoke IDOL in the lounge at Best Western Colorado Pub, Winchester St, Keene. DJ Jay Hosmer of Karaoke Idol USA will spin tunes for Idol auditions and event. Judges Ted McGreer, Steve Pro and Shana Stack return. $40 contestant fee for chance to win $1000 grand prize. On-site registration 6p, Audtions 7p. Advance registration preferred.
Friday, June 18 Keene Komic! returns Keene Komic! returns to the EF Lane Hotel, Keene pitting the spring 2010 Grand Prize winner against the usual suspects… “Sweet Baby Ray,” Wade “the Great” Garrett, Josh May, Dan the Man and Colby James. Enter to compete by calling 603.357.6855. Winner receives $250 cash prize. Audience determines winner. Door 7p, show 7:30, admission $10.
Friday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 Keene IDOL at the Best Western Who has the ‘it’ factor to become the 2010 Keene Karaoke IDOL grand prize winner? Top 25 contestants in weekly elimination rounds. Audience votes determine Audience Favorite Award. Judges Ted McGreer, Steve Pro and Shana Stack; DJ Jay Hosmer of Karaoke Idol USA. Details at www.keeneonline.com. Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Winchester St, Keene. Door 6p, show 7, admission $10. Cash bar, snack menu available.
Friday, August 20 Pool Party Drag Show at the Best Western Pool party and show with Rainbow Ladies! Hosted by Miss Mama Mayhem. Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Winchester St, Keene. Pool Party 6-8p, Show 9. Cash bar, snack menu available. Preferred tickets $25, general admission $20 if available. Reserve table of 6 in advance for $125.
Friday, December 4 Holiday Drag Show at the Best Western Holiday drag show with Rainbow Ladies! Hosted by Miss Mama Mayhem. Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Winchester St, Keene. Door 8p, show 9. Cash bar, snack menu available. Preferred reserved seating $20, general admission $15 if available. Reserve table of 6 in advance for $100.