Articles tagged with: Richard Welch
Follies of Dollies this Saturday in Fairbanks
We invite you to please join us for a night of racy fun, as only the Haus oF Fusion, AnARoX Productions, and Cabaret Noir-Burlesque can bring together!
as we continue the annual tradition of “FOLLIES OF DOLLIES” … illusion is the fusion element of the night! This show will benefit The Richard Welch Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012 (student application information at show).
Follies of Dollies is an “age old” tradition in Fairbanks drag/illusion, started by Rochelle DeLite & many queens that carried it through the years with style and class. It’s always meant to be a grand fun night of camp and naughtiness.
Featuring the very best of Fairbank “Club Queens & Kings” —
- Beyonca Fusion* of The Haus oF Fusion
- Shug Delmontague
- Michelle Diamond
- Jasmine MizzBarbie Davenport
- Kelly D.
- plus more being added & updated here!
Also performing are the luscious ladies of Cabaret Noir-Burlesque and the delish vocal stylings of Kelly Wade aka Helly Spade!
Haus oF Fusion continues the tradition hosting this event for the second year and hopes to honor it well, keeping the party going with a bow to the past & a “Sashay” to the future!
This is a glbtiq&a inclusive event/secured h8 free zone. There will also be an after-party to celebrate DADT repeal!
- Date/time: Saturday, September 24, 9 PM to 1 AM
- Location: Lower LA (the private lounge downstairs from Los Amigos), 636 28th Ave, Fairbanks, AK (see map)
- Cost of admission: $10 @ door. limited $15 VIP seating available, call/text (907)322-5242 to reserve.
- Further info: see Facebook events page
Memorial today for Richard Welch
Community member Richard Welch of Fairbanks passed away last week. He is survived by his partner, their children and their extended family. His friends are invited to a memorial and celebration of his life on Monday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at Chapel of Chimes followed by lunch at Pike’s.
“I had the pleasure of working with Richard for many years at The Palace Saloon and Club G,” wrote Anna Kegley. “We became very close friends & kindred spirits working together for the GLBT community on countless functions to raise funds for charities that serve the community.
“He is/was one of my dearest friends, I love and miss him with all my heart. His partner Misha and he have been together for 18 years. My heart is heavy for him and wish him peace going on without his Richard.”
Richard Daniel Welch (1959-2010)
The family of Richard Daniel Welch invites his friends to celebrate his life Monday, Sept. 13, at Chapel of Chimes on Illinois Street. We will gather at 2 p.m. for an informal memorial before engaging in one of Richard’s favorite pastimes, a nice, leisurely lunch at a local restaurant. Please bring your love, memories and appetites.
Richard passed away Sept. 7, 2010, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Sept. 20, 1959, in Bradenton, Fla., to Jack Welch and Adriana (Mickie) Nyberg.
Richard spent his early life in and around Tampa Bay. His family came to Alaska during the construction of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. He attended Main School and graduated from North Pole High School.
He resided in Florida until 1991 when he returned to Fairbanks. He made many friends while working as a bartender for the Palace Saloon and Club G and volunteering for the Interior AIDS Association. Richard later returned to college and received a degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Jack Welch.
He is survived by his mother, Mickie Nyberg of Steinhatchee, Fla.; his sisters, Jackie Welch and Theresa Morin of Fairbanks; his brother, John of Tampa, Fla.; his partner, Michael Streiffert and their children, Nick Streiffert and Adriana Welch of Fairbanks.
Richard brought joy to us all and will be sorely missed.
The family would like to thank the kind people at Denali Center who took such good care of him this last year and to the staff and volunteers of the Hospice of the Tanana Valley who helped all of us through this difficult time.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.
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