May 2024
#MayaMania Great Autos LGBTQ+ Car Club
Great Autos is the largest LGBTQ+ car club on the West Coast with almost 1,000 members, owning over 2,600 cars. This diverse organization was formed in 1983 by veteran car collectors Ted Davidson and Herb Rothman who, though active in other clubs, felt the LGBTQ+ community should have a club all its own—a club that could serve as both a social gathering place and means of bringing together LGBTQ+ individuals who share a unique enthusiasm for the automobile and its…
Find out more »#MayaMania Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles
Led by director Carlos Samaniego, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles has performed around the world to great acclaim. The group is the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi band and is proud to have the first transgender mariachi, Natalia Melendez as part of the group. While the group performs its repertoire to suit the LGBTQ+ community, all audiences also enjoy their presentation. This unique ensemble was created as a safe haven for mariachi musicians who identify as LGBTQ+ to come together and…
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