The Berksqueers

2023 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in The Berkshires

Sam and Shawn discover all of the LGBTQIA+ Pride Month happenings in Berkshire County in 2023 including Berkshire Pride (with their newly launched Berkshire Pride Week), Sheffield Pride and North Adams Pride. You'll also hear from the volunteers of Berkshire Pride to hear about what to expect with this year's festivities and the theme of "Every Day is Pride."

Andrew Fitch from North Adams Pride

We chat with Andrew Fitch (he/him) from North Adams Pride to discuss the upcoming Northern Lights Ball, the efforts of North Adams Pride and the future hopes of the LGBTQIA+ community in northern Berkshire County.

Ana Seiler from The Venture Out Project

We chatted with Ana Seiler (she/her) from The Venture Out Project. We love their mission! TVOP leads backpacking and wilderness trips for the queer and transgender community.  They also conduct transgender inclusion workshops for educators, adventure professionals, summer camps and more! Learn more about The Venture Out Project and support them: https://www.ventureoutproject.com/ [https://www.ventureoutproject.com/]

Shaun and Josh of Santarella Gardens

Join Sam and Shawn for a conversation with Shaun Mosley (he/him) and Josh Williams (he/him) of Santarella Gardens in Tyringham, Massachusetts. Listen to their plans as recent owners of this Berkshire iconic landmark and what they plan do to with the many magical spaces. You'll also hear about Josh's alter ego, drag queen Bella Santarella and her upcoming appearances in The Berkshires.

Cass and Michael of Berkshire Pride

Sam and Shawn interview Cass Santos-China (she/her) and Michael Taylor (he/him) from Berkshire Pride to discuss the process behind mounting the wonderful pride event in Berkshire County this year, how it started, their dream pride headliners and what they hope for the future for the LGBTQ+ community in Western Massachusetts and the surrounding areas.    Get more information and learn how you can help Berkshire Pride at https://berkshirepride.org/ Follow them on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/berkshirepride https://www.instagram.com/berkshirepride