Faithful readers and theater lovers I have to let you know about an upcoming event with the opportunity to score some great deals on theater tickets from over a dozen local theater companies. Next Saturday September 23rd from Noon until 5:00 PM at Hidden Falls Regional Park, Transforming Families MN is hosting the annual fundraiser and celebrating Day of the Transgender Child. Transforming Families of MN is a Peer led support group for Transgender youth and their families. When my family began our journey with my son George about 10 years ago, we had a lot of questions. We found answers, resources, and support when we discovered Transforming Families of MN. When we joined, it consisted of maybe a dozen families but over these last ten years it has grown to over 1,000 members. The organization provides five monthly peer support meetings, advocates for the rights of trans and non-binary youth, and engages with the community to create a safer and more understanding environment for our kids.
This event is close to my heart and provides you an opportunity to support Transgender kids and their families as well as picking up some really good deals on theater tickets.
At the event you can expect:
*A robust resource fair
*New Day of the Transgender Child T-shirt design
*Drag Tale Time with Transforming Generations
*Amazing guest speakers
*Silent Auction to help raise funds for TFF
*Rainbow Bingo
*Face-painting
*All the family fun
I want to draw your attention to the silent auction. There are going to be a lot of theater tickets to bid on in the auction. And we all know how Silent auctions are, sometimes you get a real steal, but even if you end up bidding full price for a show you planned to see anyway you are also helping to keep Transforming Families doing the great work they do. Now more than ever, our families need support. Transforming Families is part of a coalition of Minnesota nonprofits working to welcome individuals and families fleeing from states where legislation has limited access to basic human rights. We fundraise because we believe that all transgender youth deserve to be safe, healthy and happy.
A big thank you to all of the theater’s who overwhelmed me with their enthusiasm and generosity. You’ll have to come to Day of the Transgender Child to see everything and to bid but here are some of the Theaters that have donated and there are still more coming in.
Yellow Tree Theatre: $150 Gift Certificate (that’s enough to buy a season ticket to the theatre!)
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: 3 pairs of dinner and show tickets
History Theatre: 2 tickets
Hennepin Theatre Trust: 2 tickets to Girl From the North Country, featuring the songs of Minnesota’s own Bob Dylan on opening night 10/10/23 which also officially launches the North American Tour!
Lyric Arts: I love this one 2 tickets + 2 drink coupons + a Popcorn!
Jungle Theater: 2 pairs of tickets
Theater Mu: 2 tickets
Theatre in the Round Players: 2 tickets
Stages Theatre Company: 4 tickets
Theater Latté Da: 2 tickets
Theatre Pro Rata: 2 tickets to their fall production Bernhardt/Hamlet
Artistry: 2 tickets for their production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
For more information about the event you can click on this link to the Transforming Families MN Facebook event https://bit.ly/DOTC2023
I hope to see lots of theater lovers out there bidding on these wonderful theater tickets and supporting Transforming Families MN. I’ll be out there all day as a proud parent of a Transgender son handing out free popcorn donated by The stages of MN. Make sure to stop by and say hi and hit me up for theater recommendations!
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