Velvet-Club Connecting Lesbians & Bi-women around the World
This year we're exploring themes of gender and sexuality as we mark 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. Were hosting events and exhibitions that tell the stories of the men and women who challenged conventional notions of gender and sexuality and who shaped the properties in which they lived. Beningbrough Hall, Yorkshire In 2016, Beningbrough took part in Portraits Untold, a project that reflected on creativity, identity and difference. The resulting portrait of performance artist David Hoyle by award-winning disabled artist Tanya Raabe-Webber is on display until 5 November. From 12-15 October, Raabe-Webber will return as artist in residence, in conversation with different sitters, giving them the opportunity to share their stories of diversity, in front of an audience. The event will be interactive with visitors in the room, and through social media, invited to take part in the conversation, or get involved by sketching both traditionally and digitally. Hadrians Wall, Northumberland When Hadrian ruled ancient Rome, there was nothing unusual about same-sex relations. What was extraordinary was his outpouring of grief over the death of his younger male lover Antinous. Discover more about Emperor Hadrian and attitudes to same-sex relationships in the ancient world with an evening of talks in partnership with Vindolanda Trust, Newcastle University and Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums. Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire Uncover the hidden messages concealed within the dramatic Sir James Thornhill wall paintings that adorn Hanburys central staircase a cutting satire of art and 18th-century politics with depictions of Queen Anne as Achilles. Installations and performances by artists will explore the chaotic nature of love, desire and LGBTQ issues as they reveal the stories hidden within Thornhills paintings
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- 01 Jun – Brandi Carlile (1981–), American alternative country and folk/rock singer-songwriter
- 01 Jun – Ferron (1952–), Canadian folk singer and songwriter
- 03 Jun – Josephine Baker (1906–1975), American dancer, singer and actress
- 03 Jun – Alla Nazimova (1879–1945), Russian actress
- 04 Jun – Val McDermid (1955–), Scottish suspense novel writer
- 05 Jun – Lisa Cholodenko (1964–), American film and TV writer-director
- 05 Jun – Suze Orman (1951–), American financial advisor, author, columnist and TV host
- 06 Jun – Sandra Bernhard, American comedian, actress, singer and writer
- 06 Jun – Violet Trefusis (1894–1972), English writer and socialite
- 08 Jun – Kim Stolz (1983–), American model, TV personality, author and finance executive
- 08 Jun – Marguerite Yourcenar (1903–1987), French novelist
- 09 Jun – Parinya Charoenphol (1981–), Thai boxer, model and actress
- 09 Jun – Bülent Ersoy (1952–), Turkish singer and actress
- 11 Jun – Renée Vivien (1877–1909), British poet
- 12 Jun – Djuna Barnes (1892–1982), American writer
- 15 Jun – Bif Naked (1971–), Canadian singer-songwriter, actress and motivational speaker
- 16 Jun – Jenny Shimizu (1967–), American model and actress
- 17 Jun – Evelyn Irons (1900–2000), Scottish journalist and war correspondent
- 17 Jun – Phyllida Lloyd (1957–), English theatre and film director
- 19 Jun – Elisabeth Marbury (1856–1933), theatrical/literary agent and author
- 21 Jun – Meredith Baxter (1947–), American actress and producer
- 21 Jun – Kate Brown (1960–), American politician and Governor of Oregon
- 21 Jun – Lana Wachowski (1965–), American film director, screenwriter and producer
- 24 Jun – Stacy Sykora (1977–), retired American volleyball player
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