Are you ready or a fun night to support a great cause?
GHC’s HIV/AIDS Resource Program (HARP) has teamed up with The Sault Ste. Marie Museum to bring you The Positively RED Ball!
The Positively RED Ball is a 19+ event that has been organized to help raise funds to construct an HIV/AIDS Memorial Wall. This monument is to recognize those individuals that have passed or are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS here in Sault Ste. Marie.
Make your way to The Grand Gardens at 1324 Great Northern Road on Oct. 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., for a night of HIV/AIDS education, food, entertainment and more.
Those attending are encouraged to be their most fabulous selves! Come dressed in your best RED attire. We want to see those long wigs, glittery red nails, done-up lashes, dresses, feather boas, heels, suits and ties. Don’t forget your red lipstick!
The Positively RED Ball is a 19+ event that has been organized to help raise funds to construct an HIV/AIDS Memorial Wall. This monument is to recognize those individuals that have passed or are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS here in Sault Ste. Marie.
Make your way to The Grand Gardens at 1324 Great Northern Road on Oct. 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., for a night of HIV/AIDS education, food, entertainment and more.
Those attending are encouraged to be their most fabulous selves! Come dressed in your best RED attire. We want to see those long wigs, glittery red nails, done-up lashes, dresses, feather boas, heels, suits and ties. Don’t forget your red lipstick!
“Dare to walk the red carpet and make your entrance.”
EVENING FEATURES
MUSIC
Music
DJ Babes
Emcees for the evening
Emcees for the Evening
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Bette U. Wanna
…of Batchewana has just started their creative journey into the world of drag. Her heart is almost as big as her breastplate. Bette U. Wanna has been jiggling into her spanx and the hearts of audience members with each show she sneaks into. Growing up on Rankin Reserve, Bette U. Wanna is a proud, Anishnab-gay who’s background includes theatre, visual art and bingo. That explains the cussing. She has only performed drag a few times; and it shows. |
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Iona Bigone
…she rarely comes out of the closet except for special events that her cold tiny little heart is passionate about. Be careful with this one as she has no filters and is in complete denial of her actual fame and fortune, which in fact, totals ZERO! ….gold digger extraordinaire, but here to entertain and delight! |
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Caio
…is straight from the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Opps….rather queer from the streets of Rio. They bring a wealth of passion, knowledge and voice to our local HIV and BIPOC community. Caio is always willing to teach you the Samba and hopes to aspire to be the next “Girl from Ipanema !” Muito Obrigado |
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William Hollingshead
... He/Him has been the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for the past 4 years. He aims to make the Museum THE Community Hub of Sault Ste. Marie and has happily undertaken many initiatives to make the Sault Ste. Marie Museum a diverse, safe, and inclusive space. |
Fabulous Judges of the evening
Fabulous Judges for The Evening
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Back Door Betty
…growing up as a competitive dancer, this queen knows how to SLAY the stage and wow her audiences with incredible tricks while looking absolutely stunning! Betty is your home girl, you know her as an active member of the 2SLGBTIAQ+ community. She welcomes each and every individual with open arms and a heart full of love |
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Gemini Gore
…started drag 5 years ago and within a few months she won The Drag Me to Hell Competition. “Drag is what I have always wanted to do; I remember being a kid watching drag race, and lip-syncing songs in my room". Since starting drag she has worked with many amazing drag artists and met a lot of wonderful people! |
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Lana Von Archer
…is THEE Canadian drag diva. She has always pulled inspiration from bold, confident, and powerful women that exude pure excellence. She is the beautifully seductive blonde bombshell that oozes everything you want, and something you didn’t know you needed. |
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It’s Just Crystal
…is a founding member of the Michigan Soo Pride Committee. She is an Auntie to many and mother to none. She is a local 2-spirit and 2SLGBTQIA+ leader in Sault Michigan. They have been performing drag for approximately 7 years. It’s Just Crystal = sassy and brash! |
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Luke McAnally-Gore
…is our local drag king who first took stage in August of 2018. He won the King of Halloween title during the 2019 Drag me to Hell Competition. Luke is the one of the heads of Haus of Gore. His musical tastes vary from country to nu-metal to pop. Luke loves being on stage but his favourite part of drag is helping to create safer community spaces. |
Guest Dance troop
HARP Team Dance Ensemble
Other HighlightS
Silent Auction
Fire Dancer
360 Savy Photo Booth
Staged Photo Area
Fire Dancer
360 Savy Photo Booth
Staged Photo Area
FOOD
Evening Antipasto Bar
Introducing our signature drinks to help us fundraise.
Introducing our signature drinks to help us fundraise.
- The Fabulouso REDtini
- The Positively REDfreshment
ComMunity Support Awards
Community Support Awards
WE are taking a moment to celebrate fabulous individuals in our community that smash HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. We cheer on those Individuals who make a positive impact on those living and affected by HIV.
WE are taking a moment to celebrate fabulous individuals in our community that smash HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. We cheer on those Individuals who make a positive impact on those living and affected by HIV.
Red Recognition awards
Red Recognition Awards
Prize for Best Dressed in Red
Positively Red Ball Spirit Award
Prize for Best Dressed in Red
Positively Red Ball Spirit Award
the Red Line Express Buss
The Red Line Express Bus: included in the price of the ticket.
We are offering transportation from the downtown Sault Museum to the Grand Gardens.
Express Bus leaves at 7:15 pm. The bus will leave Grand Gardens at 12:15 a.m. and 1:15 a.m. to bring attendees back to the museum.
We are offering transportation from the downtown Sault Museum to the Grand Gardens.
Express Bus leaves at 7:15 pm. The bus will leave Grand Gardens at 12:15 a.m. and 1:15 a.m. to bring attendees back to the museum.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Cast PerformancE
