HERKIMER, NY, May 1, 2026 — The Rainbow Alliance at Herkimer County Community College will host “Lights. Camera. Drag!” on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the HCCC Amphitheater.
The event will celebrate artistry, self-expression, and community through an evening of live drag performances. The show will be hosted by Electra Qute and Makenzie Taylor and will feature performances by Stella Progress, Jumper Bones, Addi Lil’Rondaxe, Lez Kneelson, and Arista Krat. Admission is free for HCCC students. General admission is $10, or $5 with the donation of a non-perishable food item. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Trans-Continental Pipeline, and all food donations will support the General’s Cupboard.
The campus community and public are invited to attend and enjoy an evening of entertainment while supporting local initiatives. The Rainbow Alliance is a club that is working towards creating an accepting environment for all people of any sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, nationality, color, creed, religious belief or age. Members raise awareness about diversity in hopes of decreasing discrimination and or violence.
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About Herkimer County Community College: Located in central New York State, just off the NYS Thruway exit 30 and situated in the foothills of the Adirondack Park, HCCC is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. HCCC a quality and affordable educational experience and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates. HCCC offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law,
education, healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully online degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,500 hails from throughout the nation and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing for more than 600 students, a nationally ranked athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs, and events, HCCC students enjoy the complete college experience. HCCC is a fundamental contributor to the economic development of Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley region. More information is available at http://www.herkimer.edu.
