Denver, CO | March 18, 2024 -  ICONS Benefit Show at Hamburger Mary's (1336 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218) on Monday, March 18, 2024, will be a night filled with fantastic drag, live music and burlesque performances, raising funds for the revival of the cherished establishment. 

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The doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show kicking off at 7:00 PM. Attendees can expect a night filled with laughter, love, and solidarity.

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After the tragic closing of Club Q in 2022 and then the heartbreaking closure of ICONS after a nearby fire in December 2023, Colorado Springs is left with no gay bars. ICONS owners / husbands / Broadway performers, Josh Franklin and John T. Wolfe, refuse to let their dream die. 

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Determined to reopen in a new location, Franklin and Wolfe have launched a GoFundMe campaign, already achieving over one-third of their goal, including a generous donation from Gloria Estefan.

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ICONS, which opened its doors in 2020, quickly became a beacon of acceptance and celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community in Colorado Springs. Its significance as a safe queer space and celebrated live music venue cannot be overstated, and its absence has left a void in the hearts of many.

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The ICONS Benefit Show promises to be an unforgettable evening, hosted by Kai Lee Mykels and showcasing the talents of Denver and Colorado Springs drag, theater and cabaret stars: Abby McInerney, America Jackson, Angela Heart, Anne Terze-Schwarz, Ayana Knonaas, B. Glick, Belzin Whistlez, Bender Flames, Black Iris Collective Female Vocal Trio - Madison Hernandez, Lauren Johnston and Julia Tobey, Elio Nova Wolfe, Gabriel Meadows, Gina Milne, Jake Bell, Jalyn Webb, Janae Hansen, Jonathan San Agustin, Mark Autry, Nolan Baker, Ryan Miller, Sam Barrasso, Zachary Janzen, Go-go dancers Samantha Anthony, Jane Simonds and Odette Svann and ICON owners / Broadway Performers - Josh Franklin and John T. Wolfe themselves.

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"We're thrilled to have the opportunity to bring together our community for a night of entertainment and support," says Josh Franklin. "ICONS was more than just a bar; it was a home for so many. With the help of our friends, family, and supporters, we are determined to rebuild and continue serving the LGBTQIA+ community of Colorado Springs."

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Proceeds from the show will directly contribute to the efforts to reopen ICONS in a new location. 

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For those who can not attend the event, please consider showing support by donating to the GoFundMe campaign: gofundme.com/f/bring-back-icons

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For updates and more information, see more on the ICONS site: icons-co.com and follow ICONS on Instagram at @icons_colorado

 

Special thanks to Hamburger Mary's for graciously opening their doors on a Monday to host this event and support this fundraiser.

 

Tickets for the ICONS Benefit Show are available now on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2dfffc6m Please note that there are no refunds.

 

Together, let's rebuild ICONS and continue its legacy as a beacon of inclusivity and acceptance in Colorado Springs.

 

Give 5 Productions’ Executive Producer, Julia Tobey, is proud to donate producing and marketing services in support of ICONS' revival. give5productions.com Social: @give5productions 

 

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