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The Socially Distanced Show Must Go On Erie s Rebecca Mae discusses the pandemic s impact on her career by Kimberly Firestine
Kimberly Firestine
Rebecca Mae (aka Tom Widdowson) has been performing professionally for three years. From hosting drag brunches at Bourbon Barrel to performing at the Zone Dance Club, there was no shortage of entertainment provided by her and other Erie queens to Erie s LGBTQIA+ community. The story hasn t been the same since Rebecca s last event in early 2020 at Resolution Night Club.
As Miss Erie 2019, a title Rebecca still holds two years later, not being able to crown her successor is one item on a long list of pandemic-induced frustrations she s experienced.
Researchers, creatives, and art therapists from across Pennsylvania discuss the role that art can play in building and healing communities, and in achieving mental health and wellness. The Pennsylvania Arts Council offers resources to support members of the arts community as they work to stay safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental health experts and advocates discuss how trauma affects people; the ways racial, gender, economic, and other inequalities factor into and compound the issue of trauma; and mental health supports and services that exist. If you or a loved one are struggling or are in need of mental health assistance, you are not alone. Please visit our Mental Health Resource Guide a comprehensive list of resources.