An Easter Miracle in Dolores Park

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Our weekend concluded with AsiaSF’s 25th Silver Anniversary.

It’s hard to believe that so many years have passed since the founding of this entertainment staple of the city opened for business, but this party marked the occasion with panache! Larry Hashbarger and his incredible team at AsiaSF welcomed elegantly dressed guests to the downstairs lounge for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres first and a little teaser of entertainment.

Then upstairs, they gave the packed house a show to remember, prefaced by remarks from State Senator Scott Wiener, Assemblymember Evan Low, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, and our favorite political figure Mark Leno. Among the crowd were Sister Roma, Mike Youens, Lawrence Wong, Suzanne Ford, Nguyen Pham, Lynn Luckow, and so many others The ladies, emceed as always by the wonderful Tita Aida, were at their best with beautifully executed choreography, elaborate gowns, sexy show dresses, and magnetic stage presence, as the sparkling lights and rich sound system completed the picture. Make a date now to experience AsiaSF!

Donna Sachet is a celebrated performer, fundraiser, activist, and philanthropist who has dedicated over two decades to the LGBTQ Community in San Francisco. Contact her at empsachet@gmail.com

By Donna Sachet

We may have witnessed an Easter miracle in Dolores Park with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. While wandering through the crowd with our puppy Peanut by our side and burdened by bags of supplies for the day (a change of shoes, fan, water bottle, blanket, pet treats, etc.), we took a moment to rest on a stairway in the shade. We chatted with several friends and attendees, but eventually got up to do a brief interview with a nearby camera crew.

As the interview ended, a quick inventory of our possessions revealed that we were missing our silver rhinestone-covered handbag. We quickly retraced our steps, thinking that it was probably left on that stairway, but less than hopeful of retrieving it. Inside was money, identification, cell phone, everything!

Back at the stairway, we found a woman who we remembered was still sitting in that spot. She told us she had seen the bag, but that a gentleman (her description) had picked it up. She even lent us her phone to call ours, hoping it would ring and we could track it down. No answer.

With hopes fading, we checked with each of the tents near the stage, looking for a Lost & Found without success. At the last tent, a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence met us, handbag in hand. Thousands of people, a carelessly abandoned handbag reclaimed, complete with contents, an Easter miracle? Perhaps. But more likely, a well-managed, well-staffed event, a kind person hoping to prevent disaster for a careless attendee, and an eternally grateful drag queen!

Donna Sachet is a celebrated performer, fundraiser, activist, and philanthropist who has dedicated over two decades to the LGBTQ Community in San Francisco. Contact her at empsachet@gmail.com