S&M DINNER 
Presented By: The Northeast Ursamen
 Spaghetti & Meatballs with a Side of Sass!

Join the Northeast Ursamen and CT Bear for a night of delicious food, fierce performances, and sexy fun at CHEZ, the epicenter of Connecticut drag!

 Sunday, September 28, 2025
 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 The Chez Est.

 What to expect:
• A full spaghetti & meatballs dinner 
• Electrifying performances 
• Our signature Drag-A-Bear fun 
• Interactive photoshoots 
• Community, kink-inspired flair, and a whole lot of bear hugs 

 $25 per person – all proceeds go to benefit Anchor Health, supporting LGBTQ+ health and wellness in Connecticut.

 Leather, harnesses, or your sassiest spaghetti-ready outfit are encouraged – come as you are or come dressed to impress!

This event is open to all adults in our community – allies welcome!

Let’s eat, slay, and support a great cause.
 Don’t miss out – this event WILL sell out!

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Chez Est
Hartford’s Premiere LGBTQ+ Bar-Restaurant & Cabaret space
 458 Wethersfield Ave. Hartford, CT.
 860-525-3243
 www.chezest.com 

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SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO PARTICPATED IN THE CT CAPITAL WALK IN HARTFORD!!

Incredible job organizing event in new venue Hartford Yard Goats Dunkin Stadium, social media, warming up our walkers, gathering sponsors, volunteers and so much more to bring the community together!!

This was a day of HOPE, CONNECTION and AWARENESS as we wrap up Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Thank you to Walk Chair Vu Tran, all our volunteers, 562 Participants, 59 Teams, ALL THE SPONSORS, and 914 donations totaling in over $79,000.

Royalty Gives Back 

Brandy’s Birthday Bash

Royalty Gives Back
Brandy’s Birthday Bash
Presented by The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut

Sunday August 10th
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Join Us for a Night of Fun, Fierce, & Fabulousness While Enjoying Delicious Food, Refreshing Drinks, and a Variety Show of Members o f the ISCofAllCT, The Imperial Court System, and CT Community Entertainers

Net Proceeds Raising from This Event Will Benefit :
– The Health Collective
– A Place to Nourish your Health (APNH)
– Free Mom Hugs, Connecticut

Donations Can Be Made In The Following Ways:
Venmo and PayPal – @CTImperialCourt
Website – www.ctimperialcourt.org

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Chez Est
Hartford’s Premier LGBTQ+ Bar-Restaurant & Cabaret space
458 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford, CT. 06114
860-525-3243

Chez Kitchen Hours: 5:00p – 11:00pm
Chez Bar Hours: 5:00p – 11:00pm

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🐻Connecticut Bear 2026 Contest Weekend! 
Presented by The Northeast Ursamen

Dare to be the Bear!

The annual Connecticut Bear Contest weekend brings together Bears, Cubs, Ursas, Otters, and admirers for a night of celebration, community, and fun as contestants compete for the title of Connecticut Bear!

The winner serves as a traveling ambassador, promoting the Bear and LGBTQIA+ communities throughout Connecticut and beyond. During their title year, the CT Bear focuses on creating events that educate, entertain, and raise funds for meaningful causes, all while representing the vibrant diversity of our community.

In addition to the contestants, enjoy live performances throughout the night that will add to the energy and excitement of this unforgettable event!

For more information, visit their website: Ursamen.org.

********* The Chez Est**********

Hartford’s Premiere LGBTQ+ Bar-Restaurant & Cabaret space
458 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford, CT. 06114
860-525-3243
www.chezest.com 

CT Bear 2026 Schedule:
Friday August 1st
6:30pm-9:30pm Meet and Greet at the Chez.

Come meet the contestants and producers!

Saturday August 2nd
Contest starts at 9:30pm
Doors open at 8:00pm

Royalty Gives Back 

Beach Blanket Trivia

Royalty Gives Back – Beach Blanket Trivia

Saturday July 12th, 2025
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Join us for a fun evening consisting of food, drinks, and a fabulous Variety Show featuring Members of the CT Imperial Court, The CT Community and the International Court System and the Community.

Net Proceeds Raising from This Event Will Benefit:
– The Health Collective
– A Place to Nourish your Health (APNH)
-Free Mom Hugs

Donations:
Venmo and PayPal: @CTImperialCourt

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Chez Est
Hartford’s Premier LGBTQ+ Bar-Restaurant & Cabaret space
458 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford, CT. 06114
860-525-3243
www.chezest.com 

Chez Kitchen Hours: 5:00p – Midnight
Chez Bar Hours: 5:00p – Close

Their Most Imperial & Sovereign Highnesses,

Imperial Crown Princesses Miriam Anne Tikk & Ruby Lynn Dégagé of Reign XXVI.

SUNDAY; AUGUST 17, 2025

Come out to see T.M.I.S.H Miriam & Ruby, the membership of The CT Imperial Court, and Our Community Friends Do What We Do Best; Support and Give Back One Event at a Time. “Eclipsed: A Night of Light and Darkness – The Imperial Crown Princesses Ball” is a jammed packed event with delicious food, tasty cocktails a raffle, and an auction. The variety show includes members of the Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut, International Court System, and the community.

• When: SUNDAY; AUGUST 17, 2025
• Where: The Blue Orchid
• What Time: 1pm – 5pm
• Tickets $45 Ticket Link: Reign 26 ICP Ball: Eclipsed

Donations:

For this and all the CT Imperial Court Events are always accepted via:
Venmo: @CTImperialCourt
Paypal: CTImperialCourt.org/donate

Please feel free to visit the venue website:
Blue Orchid

Pride After Party
Featuring Suzie Toot
From RuPaul’s Drag Race

Saturday September 14th
8pm – 2am

Featuring Performances By:
Suzie Toot
Additional Cast TBD
Showtimes: 11:30pm & 12:30am

Meet & Greet starts promptly at 10pm and ends at 11pm (VIP ticket holders only). The Chez will provide a professional photographer, and your photo will be uploaded to our Facebook page within 7-10 days

(From The Chez – no personal cameras during meet & greet please & Thank You)

 LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS ON SALE NOW 
 https://chezest.com/online-tickets 
(General Admission sold at the door)

***This Event is 21+ ONLY***

Net proceeds raised from this event will go to Beneficiaries chosen by Reign 26 of the

Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut.

• Free Mom Hugs of CT
• The Health Collective
• A Place to Nourish Your Health

Donations can be made electronically on the following platforms:
Venmo – @ctimperialcourt
PayPal – CTImperialCourt.org/donate

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Chez Est
Hartford’s Premiere LGBTQ+ Bar-Restaurant & Cabaret space
Open 5 Days a Week
458 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
860-525-3243
www.chezest.com 

For this event, The Chez Est Bar will be open 8pm – close, and their kitchen will be CLOSED

The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut presents:

“All That Jazz”

Co-Hosts : Council Members To Reign 26, Brandy Alexander Amore St James & Roy Moeckel

The Nutmeg Restaurant
297 S Main Street
East Windsor, CT 06088
3-7pm
$45, Includes Dinner & Show

Ticket Link : https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/all-that-jazz

On Sunday June 29th there was an absolutely fabulous afternoon of Food, Drink, and an amazing Jazz show that featured members of the Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut, the International Court System and the Community. This is what the Membership of The CT Imperial Court and its community friends do; what we do best supporting and giving back one dollar at a time!

Net Proceeds Raised from This Event Will Benefit

The Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Donations:
Venmo and PayPal: @CTImperialCourt

Facebook Link:
ISCofAllCT’s “All That Jazz” | Facebook

Venue Link:
www.thenutmegct.com

Spotlight Performers:

Coronation 34 – A Leather and Lace Ball

Details:

Join the Imperial Court of Buffalo as we celebrate another year of FUNdraising featuring the Step-down of

Monarch XXXIII Bolt & Emprex XXXIII Jason Aspire Phoenix Vogue,

& ICPs to Reign XXXIII Douglas Fir & Renee Grabowski
With 4 hours open bar (a Buffalo Tradition since Coronation 1) & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, this event is a hit throughout the realms!
For more information please visit:

Imperial Court of Buffalo

Buffalo Airport Hotel:

4600 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga NY 14225

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Coronation 34: A Leather and Lace Ball

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🎉May 18, 2025, was one fabulous day! 🎉