Chaney Turner and Social Life Productions: An Entertainment Necessity- Eden San Francisco Pride

Since the beginning of time celebratory acts and events have undoubtedly played a major role in creating memorable moments. These events are often associated with pleasant memories that are to be revisited time and time again, yet many don't consider what it takes to create such an event. Entertainment Directors are critical to making social events a success. These individuals must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of complicated tasks, and have a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Seems like a lot, right? Of course, but until you have spoken directly with such a force in entertainment, you don't know the half of it. However, after speaking with Eden Pride's Entertainment Director Chaney Turner, I found that it isn't as painful as it seems...at least she makes look painless. 

Chaney Turner, the owner of Social Life Productions, has been working in entertainment/nightlife for over ten years and has found that the ability to build relationships is the most important aspect of this work. Being a great communicator is also a good skill to have to deal with people that you are trying to work with. She further states that one can’t be timid and quiet, that's for sure. Chaney tells STM that a key component in promotions and event productions is drive or ambition. She goes on to say "that some people believe that its easy to got out and create an event, but as with anything you have to work hard to build a brand for whatever you’re attempting to represent and even though it may not always go your way, you have to keep on striving for it." Chaney believes that experience truly is the best teacher. When asked what makes an event classified as a quality event Chaney told us that "its not the amount people that attend your event, its about the people who are there and making sure that they have a good time...If at the end of the night, the crowd is talking about how much fun they had, then that's confirmation that you had a quality event and that in and of itself is the reward." 

Chaney has known Miz Chris, Eden Pride San Francisco's Creator, since Miz Chris relocated from Texas about four years ago. This meeting is what inspired Chaney's involvement with Eden. Knowing that their connection would last a lifetime, they immediately forged a great working relationship. Chaney states that "they have always had great chemistry and that it’s not always easy to find people that you can trust to work with", so when Miz Chris extended an opportunity to work together, she was eager to join the Eden Team. Since joining Eden, Chaney informs me that because its like being around family, it hardly feels like work and makes working together that much more fun. Furthermore, as an Entertainment Director, Chaney believes that providing an event for women especially, women of color who are underrepresented in San Francisco was necessary. Her goal as an Eden Producer is to make sure that all women are represented and feel welcomed at Eden events. This is what continues to fuel her inspiration to work hard. San Francisco has always embraced its diversity but that has now been expanded to include, highlight, and honor women. "We have so many exciting options now...for female specific entertainment in the Bay Area. What other city can you find such a diverse community of beautiful queer, lesbian, Bi and Tran’s people. We've got it good, states Chaney. 

In celebration of Pride Month, of course I had to get the skinny on Chaney's coming out story as well as her perception of Pride and Progress in the LGBT community. Coming out at the tender age of 19 (or 20), still living at home wither her parents, Chaney let the cat out of the closet simply because she was fed up with hiding who and what she was. It really begins to affect her because it isn’t the norm in her family to keep secrets from those so close. She went to her mother's room, crying, and spilled the beans. Her mother's response is only one that many of us hope for. She asked Chaney, if she was sure and then rolled a nice cigarette of herbal meditation medicine and shared it with her daughter. Chaney states that they cried, and talked together and that it turned out to be really beautiful, not at all crazy and painful like so many have shared. With a coming out story that sweet, I imagine that Chaney's Pride and Progress is through the roof...and I was right. The progress of the community is very important to Chaney, but realizes too, that we still have a long way to go. She states, “There are a lot of issues that we need to address within the gay community before we ask the outside communities to be on our side. There is still class-ism, racism and discrimination against trans people from people within the LGBT community." This phenomenon helps support her belief that there will never be total equality in this life time. I concur Chaney, I concur!

 So we end, with finding out what is next from Chaney. The Entertainment Director, has recently produced, Speaker Boxx which featured DJ's Ryan and LP, and was held at Levende East and featured some of the best DJ's in the Bay. Speaker Boxx was unique event because the goal was not play the typical "hits" that are normally heard on a daily basis. DJ's Ryan and LP worked really hard to make sure that they kept the energy of the party high, while selecting rare gems that kept you on the dance floor. Chaney shouts out Stixx and Jamaica who held down the door and provided overall support. Speaker Boxx has been on hiatus for sometime but she encourages us to keep your Eyes and Ears Open: New Shit Coming Soon! 

To stay abreast the "New Shit" find Chaney at these fine Web Places:

Facebook/ChaneyTurner

Twitter/Sociallife510

Email: Chaney@EdenInTheBay.com

You can catch her in the Streets.com, butta.com, goodtimes.com and everywhere.com!!!

"Buzzworthy Cravings, Creatively Satisfied!"