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Why We Went Out
Lin, Jeremy AthertonLin, Jeremy Atherton
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Current format, Book, , , Available . Offered in 0 more formats"Strobing lights and dark rooms, drag queens on counters, first kisses, last call; the gay bar has lengthy been a place of solidarity and sexual expression. Now they are closing, a cultural demolition that has Jeremy Atherton Lin wondering: Could this spell the end of gay identity as we know it? In prose as exuberant as a knock of poppers and dazzling as a disco ball, the author embarks on a transatlantic tour of the hangouts that marked his life, with each club, pub and dive revealing itself to be a palimpsest of queer history. Gay Bar time-travels from Hollywood nights in the s to a warren of cruising tunnels built beneath London in the s; from chichi bars in the wake of AIDS to today's fluid queer spaces; through glory holes, into Crisco-slicked dungeons and down San Francisco alleys. Atherton Lin charts police raids and ri
Missie B's opened it's doors in April as a piano/karaoke bar with special entertainment and drag shows. With the support of the community since we opened, we have been able to expand from a very adj neighborhood bar to the most popular nightclub in Kansas Municipality. We are open from noon until a.m. days a year serving our clientele 21 years of age and over. We offer the most affordable drinks in town from noon until p.m. daily, and offer nightly drink specials Sunday through Thursday. We have the friendliest staff in Kansas City and you are guaranteed to have a good time any time you visit. We have 3 separate bar areas including a smoking patio, and 3 to 7 bartenders nightly to ensure the best service possible. After all, we are the home of Good Times and Good Friends!
Through the years, we have done our best to give back to our community that has supported us. With the help of our sister bars and community our most recent fundraiser was for the victims of Pulse which raised over $53, We have pot luck dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas for those people who have no place to go.
Gay Kansas City
Kansas City lacks a singular gay district, yet diverse queer communities thrive across this sprawling midwestern metro. Beyond the bars and clubs of Westport, LGBTQ KC flourishes in progressive neighbourhoods like Valentine and Midtown where rainbow flags wave proudly. The suburbs even elect openly queer leaders, while drag brunches, sports leagues and meetups assemble connection.
The city-wide Pridefest celebrates all colours of the rainbow. And while cruising still occurs, many opt for cuddling rescue dogs at laid-back patio bars love Bar K. Kansas City rewards those who seek out its scattered gems of queer culture. Though often hidden, vibrant LGBTQ communities await discovery in every corner of KC.
While a unified gay village may be absent, Kansas City delivers an eclectic, welcoming version of Midwestern LGBTQ life perfect for queer travellers seeking queer-friendly havens off the beaten path.
Kansas City Gay Neighborhood Guide
Nicknamed the City of Fountains, the birthplace of Kansas City Jazz, and home to some of the country’s best barbecue joints, Kansas City is full of small-town charm in a welcoming metropolis. Nestled against the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, the city’s central location established it as a major hub in the preliminary history of the United States.
KC attracts a diverse population thanks to its history, downtown redevelopment, and welcoming attitude. If you’re considering moving to Kansas Town, you’ll find neighborhoods with thriving art culture, enthusiastic sports fans, incredible food and shopping, and plenty of midwestern support for LGBTQ+ residents.
Kansas City’s LGBTQ Community
Kansas City has a rich history of gay civil rights dating back to before the Stonewall riots. When people could be arrested just for being gay, Kansas City was a haven for the LGBTQ+ community.
In , leaders from gay communities around the country held the first-ever conference of its kind at The State Hotel. Participants went on to start the Phoenix Soc