Classically Queer Essentials

Everything to make your pride month a little bit more classical.

 

Honoring the recently late David Hockney who depicted homosexuality through his art before it was “legal,” this book features a year-by-year journey through his life and work that follows the artist from London in the 60's, via Californian swimming pools, to the landscapes of his native Yorkshire.

 

If you don’t own it, you better be binging this psychological horror and arguably cult classic for art and ballet lovers directed by Darren Aronofsky featuring the makings of a Swan Lake.

 

A MoMA Exclusive tote featuring quote from bisexual artist and icon Frida Kahlo.

 

We fear this needs no further explanation. Vinyl includes performances of Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Strauss, and more.

 

An investment piece of couture to make your opera night out ensemble complete.

Meet the Carina gloves. Crafted from a black mesh fabric, these gloves feature an elegant, adjustable strap equipped with three garter clips.

The gloves showcased in the photo feature silver hardware, but these gloves are available in alternative hues. Choose from Silver or Gold to tailor these exquisite gloves to your individual style.

 

Perfect to pre-game your classical drag concert for pride (or any classical performance tbh).

Each box contains six pre-rolls, two each of the following blends:

Be Open | Rose Petal + Hybrid - The gentle aroma of rose petals envelops you, clearing your mind. A refreshing tingle of peppermint swirls around the hybrid cannabis cultivar leaving you feeling balanced and more open to the world around you. You exhale. Be open.

Be Still | Lavender + Indica - The familiar scent of lavender surrounds you, transporting you to a place of relaxation. You feel yourself unwind as the indica cultivar melds with the restful properties of lavender and passionflower. You close your eyes and exhale.

Be still. Be Bright | Ginger + Sativa - A burst of ginger grabs your attention. The bright spice collides with the citrus-driven sativa cultivar stimulating your mind and body. You find yourself on the dance floor and exhale. Be bright.

 

Let everyone know you’re cultured AND gay.

 

Our favorite part is when they talk about lesbian divas.

“This passionate love letter to opera, lavishly praised and nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award when it was first published, is now firmly established as a cult classic. In a learned, moving, and sparklingly witty melange of criticism, subversion, and homage, Wayne Koestenbaum illuminates mysteries of fandom and obsession, and has created an exuberant work of personal meditation and cultural history.”

Karlye Whitt

Whitt is the founder and creative director of Salon Avec Moi. Originally pursuing a career as an opera singer, Whitt gained experience on both sides of the opera table as both artist and staff at Tulsa Opera in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she resided as one of the company’s Resident Artists, Principal Artists, and Development Associates during her 3 year residency. The institutional knowledge obtained during this time inspired the desire to push forward inclusion and equity in the opera industry and be a part of ensuring the future of opera in America, fostering her company Salon Avec Moi - an event experience aimed to create safe and intimate performances through salons to create access to the classical performing arts that are BIPOC and LGBTQ+ friendly.

Whitt has earned her B.M. in Vocal Performance from Oklahoma City University and M.A. in Performing Arts Administration from New York University.

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