Get to Pier 55 tomorrow morning for a very unique drag show
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One of the more unique drag shows you're ever likely to see happens tomorrow morning at Pier 55 on the downtown waterfront [get directions]. And that, right there, should tell you what's unique about it. It's in the morning, and when you consider how much time it takes these boys to put the "face" on, you'll recognize why an 11 am start time for a show is a rare thing. And there's more... It's free and its outside in the center of our town's tourist neighborhood.
This thing has happened every year for the past decade. It's the pre-boarding show for the Queen City Cruise, but you don't need tickets to the Cruise to enjoy the show. Just head down there and take in the show, and the reaction of the tourists -- a show in itself.
Marina Dennis is co-host of The Cruise for the 10th year
The Cruise this year is packed with entertainment, even beyond the highlights that the party's passengers will create. The event's mix-master bucket has been slaving over his computer mixing board for weeks to prepare the sounds to get keep you moving and shaking -- and occasionally laughing -- on the upper-deck dance floor. Carlo Cochran returns to play the mixes for the dance floor and for the entertainers.
Marina Dennis returns -- direct from Miami Beach -- to mark her tenth year as co-host of The Cruise and of the pre-boarding show.
"I can't believe it's been this long already since you first trusted me with this huge responsibility and opportunity," Marina said. "I have been so grateful to be a part of Tacky Tourist tradition, so if I haven't said it lately -- 'THANK YOU!' And I really want to thank all the passengers who have helped make this a wonderful 10 years."
Tony Buff did an outstanding job last year in his virgin outing as Marina's co-host and will be back again this year to see if he can manage more costume changes than the drag queens.
The entertainment starts at 11 am at Pier 55. Enjoy performances in the dock's amphitheater by Marina Dennis, Aleksa Manila, Chablis, Portland stars Marcy Kraft and Poison Waters, and -- of course -- by the incomparable LVHS
Cheerleaders. (See The Poodleer.)
Marcy Kraft (left) and Poison Waters from Portland join the entertainment
lineup.
Marcy Kraft [MySpace] and the Cheerleaders were all-stars of Lavender Valley High with several memorable performances during The Prom...You Never Went To! Marcy -- aka Jayson Malone -- went on from the Prom to perform for 11 years in the Las Vegas revue, An Evening at La Cage at the Riviera. At the Prom and in other Seattle appearances Jayson he worked with his uncanny resemblance to the incomparable Bette Midler to hone an act that is the next best thing -- and sometimes even better -- than seeing the Divine Miss M herself. During a nine-week run on London's West End, Jayson also wowed audiences with his impersonations of Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand, and Dolly Parton.
Poison Waters also returns to The Cruise show from her home in Portland. Poison is not just a personality, Poison Waters is an experience. Hundreds of thousands have enjoyed the one of a kind entertainment and dynamic presence that only Poison Waters can provide.
Chablis brings her irreverent spirit into the daylight with another Cruise appearance. Chablis also entertains fans each week during her popular Sunday night show at R-Place, Lashes.
Aleksa Manila
Aleksa Manila has held many titles since first appearing as "Alexis" in 1998 at a Halloween party among friends. Elected to posts including "Miss Gay Philipino", "40th Miss Gay Seattle", and -- last year -- Imperial Court Empress "Olympia XXXIII", Aleksa Manila is known in Seattle and beyond as a stellar drag artist, consummate host, and community activist. When not in face, 'he' educates the community about the harms of crystal methamphetamine with Project
NEON, a program of Seattle Counseling Service; tests for and counsels about HIV & STD with Public Health - Seattle and King County; and serves as Honorable Commissioner with the Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities with the City of Seattle - Office of Civil Rights. Aleksa Manila will host ICON 4 this September.
And hey, if you want to try to get on the boat to watch a continuation of the party, you can get to the standby ticket page through that back-door link. A few more of the tickets have become available.
This thing has happened every year for the past decade. It's the pre-boarding show for the Queen City Cruise, but you don't need tickets to the Cruise to enjoy the show. Just head down there and take in the show, and the reaction of the tourists -- a show in itself.
Marina Dennis is co-host of The Cruise for the 10th year
The Cruise this year is packed with entertainment, even beyond the highlights that the party's passengers will create. The event's mix-master bucket has been slaving over his computer mixing board for weeks to prepare the sounds to get keep you moving and shaking -- and occasionally laughing -- on the upper-deck dance floor. Carlo Cochran returns to play the mixes for the dance floor and for the entertainers.
Marina Dennis returns -- direct from Miami Beach -- to mark her tenth year as co-host of The Cruise and of the pre-boarding show.
"I can't believe it's been this long already since you first trusted me with this huge responsibility and opportunity," Marina said. "I have been so grateful to be a part of Tacky Tourist tradition, so if I haven't said it lately -- 'THANK YOU!' And I really want to thank all the passengers who have helped make this a wonderful 10 years."
Tony Buff did an outstanding job last year in his virgin outing as Marina's co-host and will be back again this year to see if he can manage more costume changes than the drag queens.
The entertainment starts at 11 am at Pier 55. Enjoy performances in the dock's amphitheater by Marina Dennis, Aleksa Manila, Chablis, Portland stars Marcy Kraft and Poison Waters, and -- of course -- by the incomparable LVHS
Cheerleaders. (See The Poodleer.)
Marcy Kraft (left) and Poison Waters from Portland join the entertainment
lineup.
Marcy Kraft [MySpace] and the Cheerleaders were all-stars of Lavender Valley High with several memorable performances during The Prom...You Never Went To! Marcy -- aka Jayson Malone -- went on from the Prom to perform for 11 years in the Las Vegas revue, An Evening at La Cage at the Riviera. At the Prom and in other Seattle appearances Jayson he worked with his uncanny resemblance to the incomparable Bette Midler to hone an act that is the next best thing -- and sometimes even better -- than seeing the Divine Miss M herself. During a nine-week run on London's West End, Jayson also wowed audiences with his impersonations of Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand, and Dolly Parton.
Poison Waters also returns to The Cruise show from her home in Portland. Poison is not just a personality, Poison Waters is an experience. Hundreds of thousands have enjoyed the one of a kind entertainment and dynamic presence that only Poison Waters can provide.
Chablis brings her irreverent spirit into the daylight with another Cruise appearance. Chablis also entertains fans each week during her popular Sunday night show at R-Place, Lashes.
Aleksa Manila
Aleksa Manila has held many titles since first appearing as "Alexis" in 1998 at a Halloween party among friends. Elected to posts including "Miss Gay Philipino", "40th Miss Gay Seattle", and -- last year -- Imperial Court Empress "Olympia XXXIII", Aleksa Manila is known in Seattle and beyond as a stellar drag artist, consummate host, and community activist. When not in face, 'he' educates the community about the harms of crystal methamphetamine with Project
NEON, a program of Seattle Counseling Service; tests for and counsels about HIV & STD with Public Health - Seattle and King County; and serves as Honorable Commissioner with the Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities with the City of Seattle - Office of Civil Rights. Aleksa Manila will host ICON 4 this September.
And hey, if you want to try to get on the boat to watch a continuation of the party, you can get to the standby ticket page through that back-door link. A few more of the tickets have become available.
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