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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we also want to celebrate the folx who we support. Many of our members are involved in other organizations, and we are invited to attend / perform at their events. We always have an amazing time with our CT Leather Family at their S4 event. S4 stands for Suds & Sins, a Sunday Social. This event has been going on for over 20 years and we are proud to be a part of this tradition. This year the reigning CT leather Mr. Loves Alot has collected donations for D.E.S.K, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen located in New Haven, and supported various other charities. Come see what we all do best, giving back!

Our Home Bar

The Imperial Sovereign Court of All CT is proud to call The Chez Est, Hartford’s only LGBTQ+ Restaurant | Bar |Cabaret our home bar. They have been proudly serving ALL of the community for over 47 years! All walks of life call the Chez Home, and they affectionately toute “There’s Something for Everyone”

“The Chez has been a cornerstone of the community since it was established in 1976. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and inclusive environment, Chez Est has long been a safe haven for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking camaraderie and entertainment. Over the decades, it has hosted numerous events, including drag shows, dance parties, and charity fundraisers, solidifying its role as a cultural hub. Despite challenges and the evolving nightlife scene, Chez Est has remained steadfast, adapting, and thriving as a beloved institution in Hartford’s social landscape. The Chez Est has survived three owners, two fires, a relocation, and a pandemic. It is not just a bar, nightclub, restaurant, cabaret, or community space; it is a living and breathing part of the local queer community.”

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

Good Food, Cold Drinks, Great Entertainment!

Reign XXVI Investitures

On Sunday, March 16th we officially kicked off Reign XXVI with our Investitures! Our first event where our council bestowed new titles to members, introduced our beneficiaries and offered a glimpse into our reign!  The titles given to members vary from one chapter to another and are primarily left to the discretion of the Reign, but the titles awarded were Imperial Crown Princess, Princess, Duchess / Scion and Viscountess.  A huge congratulations to those who did receive an elevation, you all deserved them.  Other appellations bestowed resemble offices or professions within a medieval or modern noble court rather than titles of nobility, such as “Court Jester” or “Chancellor of the Realm” and so forth. These titles may be as serious-sounding or as humorously campy as the monarchs wish. Titles are traditionally based upon those used by European nobility (especially the British Peerage) 

Reign XXVI Beneficiaries

Reign XXVI Upper House & Advisors

Elevations

Members of the ISCofAllCT start their journey with us on one of three lines, as a Lord, A Lady or a Liege. Throughout their support they can achieve higher titles up to Emperor, Empress or Monarch. Please welcome the following individuals as they achieved appropriate titles:

Duchess

Royalty Gives Back 

Saturday March 8th
5:00pm – 9:00pm

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

Come out to support The Membership of The ISCofAllCT and It’s Community Friends doing what they do best; Supporting and giving back, one event at a time!

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

As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate the folx who make our success possible, our members. Each week we will highlight one of our members and ask them questions about themselves and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight Emperor Trevor Reynolds:

• 1. When did you join the organization/how long have you been associated?
  • I have been a member of the ISC of All CT since 2001, over 20 years…Yikes!
• 2. How did you hear about the ISC of All CT?
  • I was dating my now spouse Michael Morgan (AKA Morgana de Luxe) and they told me about this organization they were involved in, and it sounded like it could be fun.
• 3. What interested you in joining the organization?
  • I wanted to give back to the LGBTQ+ community, and this was a great way to be involved and be philanthropic. I found the idea of royalty a unique and different way to raise money for worthy causes. And the bling is pretty cool too!
• 4. Please give 3 to 5 adjectives to describe the ISC of All CT?
  • Devoted, Passionate, Regal, Benevolent
• 5. What is your fondest memory/moment with the organization?
  • There are too many to have just one, but I would say after 12 years in the ISC of All CT, being crowned Emperor alongside my spouse. Not only did we reign together but lived together and worked for the same company! We did it and are still together 23+ years later. The places we went and the people we met were experiences I will never forget.
  • Another was spending the weekend with our beloved founder, Jose, at Vermont’s adornment. I was fortunate enough to have met Jose and seen them several times throughout the years. He was an amazing person and the stories he would tell…Oh my
• 6. Where would you like the organization to go in the future?
  • I would like to see us to continue to evolve, our community isn’t what is was 25 years ago and we need to change with it. We need to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ folx, continue to be a champion of our community and work with other organizations to further our mission.

Thank you for being there when I needed you, and I hope in my time I’ve been able to help others who needed it as well. Happy 25th Anniversary, Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut!!!

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As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate one of our past beneficiaries and the amazing work in our state, and ask them questions about their organization and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight St. Philip’s House program at Chrysalis:

• 1. What year(s) was your organization a beneficiary of The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut?
  • 2017 & 2018
• 2. What are the services you provide for the community?
  • Chrysalis Center has been providing supportive housing services and case management services to individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS for over 20 years. St. Philip House Community Case Managers (CCM) work with individuals to locate, lease up, maintain housing, as well as apply for state entitlements, connect to primary healthcare or mental health providers, assist in managing healthcare, and assist with job training and employment services and other community resources. This program is funded by HOPWA allocations through the City of Hartford and charitable contributions. Our successes are in our performance benchmarks that include 88% of individuals served are undetectable and/or virally suppressed based on current lab results contributed to the rate of compliance with medication and comprehensive follow-up by our community case worker and 100% of clients served rated positively in each of the domains of access to services, quality of services, outcomes, participation in treatment planning, respect, recover, and general satisfaction with services. The program is designed to provide flexible support services to individuals and their families living with HIV/ AIDS and experiencing mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness.
• 3. What memories do you have working with The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut?
  • The Court were an incredible group to work with. We as a team were able to attend several of the events that were to benefit our St. Philip House program at Chrysalis Center and were very appreciate of the funding they provided. These were dedicated, talented individuals with St. Philip House in their hearts. We miss your involvement and would love for you to become involved with our organization again!
• 4. What were you able to do with the funds your organization received from The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut?
  • All funds were used to support the individuals and families who were part of the St. Philip House program. In a recent survey, 87% of our participants reported that their service needs were being met. 63% reported that staff helped them obtain information they needed so that they could take charge of managing their illness. 100% reported being treated with dignity and respect by the staff. 89% reported that the quality of their life had improved since they entered the program. There were no gaps in service or concerns raised by clients. Clients identified needing linkages with mental health services, substance abuse, and medical providers. These are all areas that the case manager can assist clients with through referrals.

As The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut celebrates 25 years of doing good in our state and community, we want to celebrate one of our past beneficiaries and the amazing work in our state, and ask them questions about their organization and The ISC of All CT.

Today we highlight True Colors:

• 1. What year(s) was your organization a beneficiary of The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut?
  • To be honest, you supported us so many times and for so many years that I can’t quite remember. Altogether, I believe that ISC donated nearly $100,000 to True Colors’ work on behalf of LGBTQ+ youth.
• 2. What are the services you provide for the community?
  • Sadly, True Colors has closed (except for the conference, which we are bringing back in 2025). Prior to its closing we offered the largest LGBTQ+ youth issues conference in the country; one of the country’s very few mentoring programs for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care; direct youth social and recreational services, and trained many thousands of educators, social workers, police officers, and community organizations helping them provide more competent programming for our youth and their families.
• 3. What memories do you have of working with The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut?
  • So many! Many of my favorite memories are of the ISC at the annual conference. Your folks provided a drag workshop that was hugely popular and then ran the drag show at the end of the day, featuring many of the youth that participated in the workshop. There was so much love, excitement, and joy in their performances that I know that both the audience and the performers came away with life-long memories.
• 4. What were you able to do with the funds your organization received from The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut?
  • ISC made our work possible. The funding supported weekly youth programming, allowing LGBTQ+ youth to create community and belonging – both of which are critical to their mental health, happiness and well-being. You really have made a huge difference!