{"id":3215,"date":"2011-05-21T15:46:26","date_gmt":"2011-05-21T15:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/argyle.org\/?p=3215"},"modified":"2011-05-21T15:46:26","modified_gmt":"2011-05-21T15:46:26","slug":"teens-4-tolerance-event-at-botanical-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/argyle.org\/?p=3215","title":{"rendered":"Teens 4 Tolerance &#8211; Event at Botanical Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First annual Teens 4 Tolerance happened yesterday evening at the Botanical Gardens, Key West.<\/p>\n<p>Deja of the 801 Bourbon street conceived and hosted the event &#8211; to raise  funds &#8211; All proceeds benefit the Key West High School Gay Straight  Alliance<\/p>\n<p>Who could resist the backdrop &#8211; the botanical gardens on stock island. Here&#8217;s our first greeter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3217\" title=\"IMGP2419\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2419-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Our second . . .Misha McRae, General manager of the Key West Botanical Gardens. If you haven&#8217;t visited in a while, there&#8217;s lots going on. Click on Misha to go to the website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keywestbotanicalgarden.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3218\" title=\"IMGP2421\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2421-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>JT Thompson, creator of One Human Family, was there, welcoming everyone<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2493.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3226\" title=\"IMGP2493\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2493-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> A hula hoop artist flew around the stage &#8211; ushering in later performances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2431.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3227\" title=\"IMGP2431\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2431-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2432.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3228\" title=\"IMGP2432\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2432-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2433.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3229\" title=\"IMGP2433\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2433-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What a generous and thoughtful event &#8211; great buffet offerings &#8211; available for a donation- or not.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2423.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3230\" title=\"IMGP2423\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2423-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mike Mongo, President of the GLCC, was first on stage. Click on Mike to go to the GLCC website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lgbtcenter.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3231\" title=\"IMGP2434\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2434-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Offering thanks to the sponsors of the event.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2437.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3232\" title=\"IMGP2437\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2437-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2422.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3233\" title=\"IMGP2422\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2422-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And the show began hosted by a very warm and enthusiastic Deja &#8211; one of the Girls of the 801. Click on Deja to go to the 801 Bourbon Street website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.801bourbon.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3234\" title=\"IMGP2456\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2456-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The first group number by the Girls of the 801 is led by Desiray &#8211; front &amp; center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2438.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3237\" title=\"IMGP2438\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2438-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This may be the first drag queen performance this crowd has ever seen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2441.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3238\" title=\"IMGP2441\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2441-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>Lisa from the High School GSA liaison.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2445.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3239\" title=\"IMGP2445\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2445-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>I was happy to hear Layla champion all the community events the drag queens do for Key West &#8211; usually free.\u00a0 This is so true and something that everyone should be more aware of.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2447.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3241\" title=\"IMGP2447\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2447-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple of pre-performance shots I took of the girls.<\/p>\n<p>This is a great headshot of Gugi Gomez. She looks positively angelic!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2424.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3240\" title=\"IMGP2424\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2424-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ms Kylie Jean Lucille and her legs. Yikes! I&#8217;d kill for those gams!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2429.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3245\" title=\"IMGP2429\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2429-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And this may be the only time I will get to see Desiray with a halo around her face.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2426.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3246\" title=\"IMGP2426\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2426-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I think there were over 100 people who came for the show.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2436.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3247\" title=\"IMGP2436\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2436-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The girls performed onstage . . .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2451.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3248\" title=\"IMGP2451\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2451-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2453.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3249\" title=\"IMGP2453\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2453-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2459.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3251\" title=\"IMGP2459\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2459-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2461.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3252\" title=\"IMGP2461\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2461-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On a stage suspended over the water.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2461.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2462.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3253\" title=\"IMGP2462\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2462-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2468.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3254\" title=\"IMGP2468\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2468-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hey, wait a minute! These aren&#8217;t drag queens! The audience enjoyed\u00a0 an impromptu lyrical performance from this quartet &#8211; which name eludes me. The girls had angelic voices and chose songs rich with meaning and harmony.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2474.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3255\" title=\"IMGP2474\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2474-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2476.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3256\" title=\"IMGP2476\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2476-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2480.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3267\" title=\"IMGP2480\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2480-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>First Deja<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2455.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3287\" title=\"IMGP2455\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2455-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Then, Desiray joined the crowd below the stage. I guess old habits die hard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2485.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3268\" title=\"IMGP2485\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2485-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>She grabbed on of the girls from the audience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2490.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3269\" title=\"IMGP2490\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2490-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>I guess she found it irresistible<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2491.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3270\" title=\"IMGP2491\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2491-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Performances were varied &#8211; next Gina Maserati treated us to an original song.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2494.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3271\" title=\"IMGP2494\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2494-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Gugi was in top form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2497.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3272\" title=\"IMGP2497\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2497-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Omigod there&#8217;s that girl again &#8211; she&#8217;s\u00a0 a natural!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2505.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3273\" title=\"IMGP2505\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2505-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elle is the latest fabulous addition to the Girls of the 801 &#8211; She&#8217;s barely out of the teens, herself.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2512.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3274\" title=\"IMGP2512\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2512-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Does it show?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2513.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3275\" title=\"IMGP2513\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2513-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>The show ended with a great performance by special guest Sassy Black &#8211; not of the 801.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2524.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3276\" title=\"IMGP2524\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2524-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, the stage belonged to the teens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2527.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3277\" title=\"IMGP2527\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2527-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The water went back to the turtles . . .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2528.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3278\" title=\"IMGP2528\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2528-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>And Susan Kent of the GLCC &amp; friends took off with the booty.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2531.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3279\" title=\"IMGP2531\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/IMGP2531-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First annual Teens 4 Tolerance happened yesterday evening at the Botanical Gardens, Key West. 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