Dancing Activities On Hiatus
There has been some growing support among dance organizations to cancel events through the use of "social distancing" to reduce the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus amongst participants. The…
Peel the Pumpkin 2021 – We’re Back!
It seems an eternity since we were last together, square dancing in person. Life was good then, wasn;t it? With the severity of the pandemic gradually falling behind us, it's…
Whatever Happened to Baby Michael?
Hal Klein, a founding member of Times Squares, recently sent in this summary of what's been happening with him, his husband Mitch Mermel, and their adopted son, Michael Joseph Mermel…
Survey Results : Returning to In-Person Square Dancing
A survey seeking information about returning to in-person square dancing was sent to readers of the weekly news email on June 7, 2021. 37 responses were collected and reviewed by…
Come Join Us for a Virtual Peel the Pumpkin
An opportunity for the LGBTQ+ square dance community to come together and strengthen those friendships through dancing, gaming, socializing, and costuming (…not in this order.) The annual Times Square fly-in…
“Why No C-2?” by F. William Chickering reprinted from the December 1993 issue of Times Squared
If you ever wondered why Times Squares doesn't offer C-2, here's the reason. Decided in 1993 and still valid. I have heard lots of questions over the past few months…
Update Peel the Pumpkin 2020
Dear Pumpkin Peeler:We know how much you look forward to our annual fly-in where we celebrate our club and each other, through square-dancing, basket raffles, costume parades, and buffet banquets.…
“Why Mainstream?” by Sheldon Green printed in the June 1994 issue of Times Squared
Even before the turn of the last century, dancers were worried about rushing through each dance level and lower the quality of dancing for the whole club. The gay clubs…
“Peel the Apple Logo” from the May 1989 issue of Times Squared
Here's the logo from the one and only time that Times Squares hosted an IAGSDC convention.
2020 IAGSDC Convention Will Not Be Stopped By COVID-19
A traditional event in the gay square dance world usually takes place over the Fourth of July weekend -- the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs (IAGSDC) convention. This…
Jeopardy! Times Squares/ IAGSDC Edition
As a prelude to the "Take A Peak : Home Edition" convention that begins this week, let's test your knowledge of Times Squares and IAGSDC history through this time-honored trivia…