Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, September 7, for the 2024 Kindred Spirits Dance! We had an incredible turnout, with over 300 attendees and more than $23,000 raised in support of LGBTQ+ women’s programs: AssistHers, LHI Houston, and SPRY (Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years).
A special shoutout to DJ Lotus Inferno Carl Han for donating his time and talent to keep the dance floor packed all night! We also extend our gratitude to The Ballroom at Bayou Place, an LGBTQ-owned and operated venue, for generously underwriting the event and providing such a stunning space.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers, raffle attendants (Sinema LaRue, Glitter Love, Artemis Hunter, and Maria Maria), and our fabulous spotlight entertainer, Olivia Delye, for making the event truly special! Congratulations to Steve’s Heating and A/C, LLC and ACPS, our first and second place winners in the table decorating contest. We couldn’t have done it without you!
The Kindred Spirits Night Club, founded by Marion E. Coleman in 1980, was more than a lesbian bar—it was a community hub for Houston’s LGBTQ+ community. From organizing community fundraisers to supporting those affected by the AIDS crisis, the Kindred Spirits Night Club held a special place in the hearts of many. Though the bar closed in 1989, its spirit lives on through the Kindred Spirits Dance, with proceeds from the event benefiting Montrose Center programs that serve LGBTQ+ women. We are honored to carry on this beautiful tradition.
Thank you to all the friends, old and new, who made this event such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you—and a huge thank you to our generous donors!
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!
Event Sponsors
AARP
The Ballroom at Bayou Place
Southwest Airlines
Priority Table Sponsors
ACPS
Janie Anders
Linda Arnold & Lynn Schwartzenburg
Bering Memorial Church
Chang’s Real Estate
HP Inc.
Friday Nite Grill
Vickie Ann McClanahan
Morry & Ringwald
Claire LaPointe & Genevieve Stevens
Stephen Sanderson
Steve’s Heating and A/C, LLC
Kathryn Wood
Karen X Arano De Morry
Debora Yawn
Table Sponsors
Batson-Smith
Birraporetti’s
Cuellar
Nancy & Sharon Greenwood
Jessica Hiat
Katy Pride
Marla & Jo Matlock
Marsha’s Place
Barbra Rogers & Judith Tompkins
Emile Smith
Kendall Toarmina
Silent Auction Sponsors
BeYoutiful Anti-Aging Studio
Michael’s Cookie Jar
Niko Niko’s
Theatre Under The Stars
Thank you for making this year’s Kindred Spirits Dance an unforgettable night!
Photo Gallery
Enjoy this selection of photos from September 7’s Kindred Spirits Dance: