Reminder: Memorial for Chantal Salkey at El Rio @ Sat Jan 30 2pm - 6pm (Queer Things)

more details » Memorial for Chantal Salkey at El Rio Link to facebook page for Chantal's Memorial: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=284653387944&index=1 Note from Betty: Many in our community are noting the passing of Chantal Salkey who founded and produced the popular event known as Mango. She was woman who touched many lives and is warmly remembered. This message brings information about the upcoming memorial for her and how to participate. - Betty Memorial for Chantal Salkey Saturday, January 30th - - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Memorial & Fundraiser at El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco; $8-$20 Suggested Donation Sunday, January 31st – - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Viewing at Sullivan's Funeral Home, 2254 Market Street, San Francisco All are invited to join in a final goodbye for Chantal who was much loved and is greatly missed. In her memory, an afternoon (MANGO style) event, planned for Saturday, January 30th, will be filled with pictures, poems, tears, laughter and more memories than anyone can count. This is a fundraiser as well - asking a sliding scale of $8 to any amount (your hearts content). All the proceeds will go to Chantal's favorite charities such as CUAV, SFWAR, and Haiti Relief. Please come early because the doors will open at 2:00 PM and the program will start at 2:30 PM promptly. Questions and info: Carol at dredlox@hotmail.com. Link to Make a Donation If You Can't Attend - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=FF4VL2UWLZ44Q Request for Photos - If you have any pictures of Chantal, please send them to dredlox@hotmail.com. Friend and family are creating a retrospective. Condolences – To post your condolences please visit Mango's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Francisco-CA/MANGO/73268235266 Message from Christine De La Rosa - Hello, It is with a deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of one of the Bay Area's legendary women. Chantal Salkey passed away last week. Chantal, one of the first women of color and female promoters in the Bay Area, produced famous clubs for lesbians such as RAW, Club RED, Backstreet and currently MANGO. Even if you didn't know her personally you probably knew her club. She will be greatly missed, not only by family and friends, but by the greater community which she served. Chantal's commitment to bringing the best and most diverse music, DJs and people into her clubs, made her a visionary during her time here. She almost single-handedly introduced Hip Hop to the Lesbian club scene. She was responsible in helping some of the leading Bay Area DJs breakout in their careers. She created the first T-Dance for women in the Bay Area. She had a strong commitment for creating spaces where everyone was welcome. She was a powerhouse that preferred to stay in the background of her events while letting her staff, DJs and most importantly her patrons SHINE. On a personal note, when I arrived in the Bay Area a short year and a half ago I was very fortunate to be introduced to Chantal. We talked about my plans in the Bay Area and how I was so excited by all the possibilities that were here. One day she called and invited me to lunch. She sat me down and she shared with me her vision, her mission, her experiences. She gave me guidance, advice and her own personal philosophy. For those words of wisdom I am forever grateful. Chantal's vision, her person, her pioneering spirit will be missed by her friends, her family, her extended family, the people she worked with, her community and every person that was somehow touched by her. Christine aka Miz Chris When Sat Jan 30 2pm – 6pm Pacific Time Calendar Queer Things Who • larrybob@gmail.com - creator

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