July 29, 2008

Friendships.

Everyday we pass strangers, sometimes we meet those strangers by chance, and often those chance meetings begin friendships. Other times we are introduced on purpose by mutual friends and family. These casual acquaintances can also blossom into lasting friendships, often the very foundation of our lives

As I realized I had not updated this page in a very long time, I thought about the reason why. I always tell you how I'm so busy, which by no means is ever a complaint, in fact I think it's a privilege to get to do all the fantastic things I do. But busy doing....doing what? Many events, meetings, planning, working and enjoying life....always with friends. While I relish my rare alone time, being with my equally busy friends and being busy together is the gift I cherish most these days.(obviously, my time with Kyle ranks above all, but we'll get back to him later). In the months since I last made an entry to this site, I've traveled a little throughout the pacific northwest, and always with my friends. I'm currently working very hard on three big events, and the hard working people along side me are my dearest of friends.

In 4 weeks I'll again be at Camp Starlight, and this past year planning the 10th Anniversary with Angie, Melanie, Rebecca, Janet, Kit, Alison, Andrew, Noah and Scott has been very rewarding and while I was unable to be as available to the group as I have in past years, I feel our friendships have grown stronger as we work together, challenge and support one another and continue to provide the best camping experience we can for our beautiful children. I never would have guessed 8 years ago, these great people would come to mean so much to me! Thank you Camp Starlight! I'm so looking forward to seeing again all of the volunteers whom I've connected so closely with, and anxiously anticipate bonding with our first time volunteers as well.

La Femme Magnifique International is happening right after Camp and our dynamic team of Marcy, Monica, Brian, Kimberlee, Darcelle and Roxy and myself have all been preparing for our new and improved pageant! We are combining both the annual La Femme Magnifique International pageant with the La Femme Plus International pageant we previously held each spring. We have lots of great contestants and are looking forward to sharing our hard work and planning with everyone on Sunday, August 31st. My dear friends Darcelle and Roxy continue to amaze me, I have learned so much from them both and value our close relationship more than I could ever express. I'm trying to convince them to sneak off to Vegas with me in early October...I can't imagine a more fun couple to enjoy the Bette Midler concert with.

Saturday September 13th will be our very first annual Peacock After Dark, and Maria, Kimberlee, Gina, Trevor, Scott, Monica, Jane, Corey, Brandon and myself are solidifying the details for what will be a fabulous event! We are a unique mix of friends, some older and some newer. I'm enjoying the diversity in opinion and learning more about these friends as we work. You already know Kimberlee and Maria are my closest friends, we've done literally everything three people can do together.....okay, not LITERALLY, but practically! For almost 20 years now, the three of us have laughed, lived, loved and fought with each other. Those are the truest of friends, the ones you can show your true self to and they love you anyway. I'm very proud of my two friends, we've grown up together (they beat me to 40!), and we continue to explore our ever changing and growing magical relationship. I know I'd not be the person I am today without these two!

But don't think it's all work and no play. My close circle of friends has always rotated, with some friends floating in and out, some gone forever, while others find their way back. Currently Kyle and I have been spending time with a great group of guys, eating, drinking, and mostly, laughing! Trevor, Andrew, Jay, John, Danny, Carlos and Dave have been keeping me MORE than entertained, those guys are crazy! While my sweet Kyle often has to work, as does Trevor's partner Phil, the rest of us guys carry on and are currently planning our Seattle booze cruise getaway, along with Dionne and Cherie.....the Queen's City Cruise has no idea what it is in for! Our band of gay boys has had a few wild gatherings and I'm looking for lots more to come! Thanks guys! The camaraderie has been surprisingly therapeutic!

And not to over do my friendship theme, but I was recently contacted by not just one, but TWO separate old friends who are both living in Europe. John is in Amsterdam and Jacques is in Switzerland. I met them both separately many years ago while they visited Portland. I have always loved meeting new people and these two fellas were exceptionally sweet and intriguing with those accents and seemingly glamorous lives in their far away countries. I'm glad they have both found me, it is nice to back in touch.

From co workers to family members, and everyone in between, I'm surrounded by friends who make me very happy to be me. After all these years, Laura and Diva are still making me laugh. Laura, while we are exercising, and Diva while we are drinking! These treasured friends are different sides of the same coin! A stranger sitting next to me one night, John, it turns out, has the exact same birthday as me! Bizarre! And Marcy moved home awhile ago and what a nice surprise to bond so closely once again. Adrienne just moved here from Arizona....not sure about her yet....JUST KIDDING! Welcome indeed!

And then of course there is my Kyle. What started out as a casual introduction has turned into a wonderful relationship of 9 months. I can hardly believe that much time has past! Kyle recently accepted the position of Executive Chef of Hobo's restaurant in Old Town. The new responsibility is exciting and there is no doubt he is up to the challenge. Though he works many hours, we still find time for ourselves and also time for our friends. I appreciate his work ethic and though I miss him when he's unable to join me at an event, I'm proud of him and happy he's doing what he enjoys, and does so well. With all the years between us, I really enjoy the fact that we have much to learn from one another. I can only attempt to describe the love I feel for him.

Take a moment and consider your friends.....we are all loved, and sometimes we don't even know it.

February 26, 2008

This going to be one heckuvah week!

I just came back from a three day weekend in San Francisco with Kyle and it was fantastic! It was Coronation time again down there.  Kimberlee and Maria along with almost 40 other fun folks from Portland came along too! It was Kyle's first Coronation and as you can imagine, I was not certain it was going to be his cup of vodka. Not to worry, he had the time of his life and everyone adored him! Everyone had a great time and it was especially cool to be able to share with him this crazy part of my life. My wild friends Precious and Ana and Felicia kept us well entertained! The annual Portland Party raised $6000.00 dollars to be shared between the Pride of the Rose Scholarship Fund and the Audria M Edwards Scholarship Fund, our Portland group looked by far the best of all the courts presented thanks to Lotta's creations, and I got one of the best massages EVER at the Refresh Salon! Quite a successful mini vacation if I do say so myself!

Tonight I'm honored to be hosting an event for City Commissioner Sam Adams and his bid for Mayor. Sam and I have been friends for several years and I'd do anything for him, so of course I was thrilled when he invited me to be a part of this big event!

Tomorrow night at 7:30pm my Celebrity Simpson Episode appears on FOX49 as part of Celebrity Simpson Month here in Portland. It was fun filming my little segments, it's hard for a big mouth like me to get a point across in 30 second sound bites.

This weekend is our last weekend at Darcelle's with the Madame herself, she is going in for knee surgery Monday. After that I'll fill in as host on Friday's and Saturday's until she fully recovers, come on down and play with me! I always love hosting her show, but of course will miss my friend and look forward to her return!

Sunday is our 10th annual Divas & Desserts fundraiser for Camp Starlight at Darcelle's...what a fun concept, all you can eat dessert buffet and fabulous drag queens?

Oh, and remember my hesitance at joining MySpace? I'm full on addicted! No one loves looking at pictures of Poison Waters more than me! Here is one of my newest passions, fake magazine covers! And also a picture of sweet ladies from Utah we met in the hotel lobby!

Spring is on it's way dear friends...check back soon and look for me at an event near you!  PW

December 6, 2007

Happy Holidays everyone! There has been so much going on, I have no clue where to begin! I hope the season has been as good for you as it’s been for me! Darcelle’s 77^th Birthday Roast and Party was a huge hit, and everyone shared many laughs and a few tears. The $$$ raised was an impressive amount, and I know the folks at Camp Starlight and the Pride of the Rose Scholarship Fund greatly appreciated it! Huge thanks to Shaun Patrick for producing such a fantastic evening! I’ve been warned, the next Community Roast and Toast is for, gulp, me! Stay tuned for details, the big 4-0 is next September…yikes!

Thanksgiving found me amongst friends at the beautiful home of Phil and Trevor, where I ate drank and WAS Mary! The holiday weekend Andrew and Trevor and I shopped, ate and drank our way through the Emerald City. We were almost even accidentally killed in a few alleys. Thank goodness we can still run! One of the weekend highlights was the fabulous show at Julia’s featuring Mr. Sean Paul! It was quite fantastic and I highly recommend it! The dinner was yummy and the show was star studded. We loved seeing the Lady Chablis doin’ her thing! Classic Chablis, it was a real treat!

I’ve just returned from Las Vegas where Diva and I tore up Coronation weekend! It was a real gas, always fun and wild when Diva is around. I’m heading to New York City next week to hang out with Ryan and take in the holiday atmosphere of the Big Apple!

Can you believe with all of this coming and going I’ve actually found myself DATING?! Just when I thought I’d never use the term “boyfriend” again, sweet Kyle came out of nowhere! 6’ 2” red heads don’t just fall outta the trees ya know, but I’m glad he came outta hiding and found his way to me! I’m pretty giddy these days, the holidays are always special, and this year with all I’m enjoying, it’s even more special! I hope your holiday season is as joyful!

These next few weekends I’ll be featured at Darcelle XV and Co, the ISRC Prince & Princess Ball, The Oregon Bears Holiday Show and the La Femme Magnifique Holiday Show. Check out my calendar for details and keep checking back to this site for updated stories, pictures and more!

2008, here I come!

PS: Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?…..I’ve given up the battle and am now using a Motorola Q smart phone and having a site created on myspace. The times, they are a changin’!

October 31, 2007

Last night I hosted the 3^rd Annual Light a Fire Awards for Portland Monthly and the Oregon Community Foundation. The ultra glam event was held in the elegant ballroom in the Portland Art Museum. Over the weekend I produced my annual show in Bend for the Human Dignity Coalition and Sunday afternoon hosted the Spooktacular at the Q Center! Geeze! I swear sometimes I think I could do PW full time! Earlier this month the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court crowned its newest Monarchs, Rose Empress 49 and Rose Emperor 34, Fiona and Hollywood! I’m super excited for the new reign, both of these kids have a lot going for them and as the ISRC heads into it’s 50^th year, this dynamic duo will be working it overtime! 

Coming up is Darcelle’s 77^th birthday party…this year will be a star studded roast and toast! No one will be spared the sharp tongue of the evening’s roasters! Hope you can join us for the fun on Sunday, November 11^th at 7pm!

Gotta go now, hope you have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!   

The Notorious Poison Waters!  (oh yeah, I forgot to tell you all, I‘ve had a recent name change! My friends Diva and Sheneeka decided we wanted to be NOTRIOUS!

MOViN 107.5

Portland’s favorite man in a dress joins Stacey Lynn every Friday for the So You Say Daily Poll at 5:20.  Need advice? Who better than a drag queen to set ya straight?! 

After 20 years of entertaining audiences all over the country, Poison Waters is more than ready to offer her unsolicited opinion on the goings on in your lives! Never at a loss for words and always seeing the humor in any situation, you won’t want to miss what she (he?) thinks about EVERYTHING.

September 19, 2007

As we head into my favorite season, autumn, I’m remembering all of the fun summer had to offer. I can’t believe I didn’t enter an update sine May 1st! I missed an entire season! But it was great fun and I know many of you were right there with me so I’ll not bore you with the details!

There were many great activities and events, most were fabulous parties for non profit organizations! I was happy to support Pride Northwest, Q Center, Camp Starlight, Equity Foundation, Cascade AIDS Project and many more! There were amazing showgirls in both the LaFemme Magnifique Pageants (Hooray for Bebe J!) and handsome gents at the Mr. Gay Latino Pageant!

I hosted several guests from out of town and enjoyed quick trips to entertain in Corvallis at Oregon State University, Boise, Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah. I enjoyed a great time in Seattle for the Queen’s City Cruise and was happy to host the kick off luncheon of Portland Monthly’s newest magazine, Portland Spaces, the places we call home.

Camp Starlight was an incredible experience and I am in awe of the generous hearts and hands that come through for us each year. 2008 marks our 10th anniversary; these next 12 months are going to be a blast!

While I enjoyed the black tie galas for Portland Center Stage and the Oregon Ballet Theater, The Urban Beach parties our magazine’s threw and the Passport to Mexico, were my favorites! These were fundraisers for the Make A Wish Foundation and had Poison Waters giving away 16 round trip tickets to Mexico, courtesy of Alaska Airlines, Chocolate phones, courtesy of Verizon Wireless and diamond pendants courtesy of Fred Meyer Jewelers! IT was SO fun to give away such great prizes, and while it was at times overwhelming, it was pretty neat to put on and be a part of identical parties in two different cities one week apart!

Looking ahead, stay tuned to my calendar for exciting events and opportunities to enjoy ME! And of course support wonderful organizations! I hope to see you all at AIDS Walk Portland on Sunday October 14th.

September 1, 2007

Thanks for considering a donation! Money raised for CAP is money raised for Camp Starlight!

Friends and co-workers! On Sunday, October 14th, I will take a stand in the fight against AIDS as I join with 10,000 people for the 21st annual AIDS Walk Portland presented by Nike.

I’m writing to you today to ask for your support as I walk the 5k (3.1 mi) route and raise much needed funds for HIV and AIDS prevention, services and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Your donation will help Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) continue their important work in our community: Camp Starlight is one of the largest programs of CAP. Having just returned from another amazing, yet challenging week at Camp, I’m certain the need for programs such as ours is greater than ever.

Please help me reach my goal of $2,000.00 by making a donation today; any amount helps! You may give me checks made payable to Cascade AIDS Project, or donate to me & Team Camp Starlight online by using the link below.

Your donation will make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by HIV and AIDS. Thank you for your support! Warmest Regards, Kevin

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Cascade AIDS Project.

May, 1, 2007

Happy Spring everyone! With today being May Day, I’m thinking of flowers and sunshine! That’s not, in fact, what I’ve experienced today, but soon, soon enough! I hope you’ve had a chance to check out my recently updated calendar and new postings on my multi media page. Between Seattle and Portland, I’ve been in a whirlwind of events, all the while trying to maintain at least part time status at Darcelle’s.

The gala event at the Portland Art Museum for Girls, Inc. was called the Power of the Purse…it was great fun and we raised a lot of money for this very special program that provides mentorship to the young ladies of our community. My little girl that evening was a real pistol named Christina…she had great personality and was just lovely. I was honored to be invited to participate and wish all the girls my best.

My recent visits to NYC and Honolulu were wonderful and have recharged my batteries for the busy season that is upon me. This month I’ll attend events benefiting Cascade AIDS Project, the Oregon Ballet Theater, Portland Center Stage and City Year. I’ve also been invited back, once again, to produce and appear in the Pride week show at Oregon State University. Those students are one of the best audiences I’ve ever entertained for. Then I’m off to Salt Lake City to entertain at their Coronation, followed by a long weekend in Boise to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their popular drag review. I’ve always enjoyed traveling and meeting new people and visiting old friends.

In all my hectic-ness is that even a word?), I was SO very happy to spend this past weekend at Phil and Trevor’s beautiful home with great friends celebrating sweet Andrew’s birthday. It was a gentle reminder that we all need our friends, even when we are so rushed and distracted; taking the time to reconnect with those closest to you can be JUST what the doctor ordered.

That fun afternoon was followed by two events with Darcelle XV & Co.. First we performed a benefit show for the Sparkle Foster Fund, a local group who helps raise funds for foster children, providing opportunities not otherwise funded by the state. Then we played in the Bar Wars, which is a GREAT Family Feud game that has been touring the city. We played against the team from the Red Cap Garage and I’m Happy to report we won BOTH games! It was very funny and a load of fun!

I love that next year will mark 20 years of my being Poison Waters…and I STILL love it, all the events, and all the great connections I’ve made. Instead of waking up Monday morning exhausted, I was simply hungry for more!

Take care dear friends……hope to see you around soon!

Xoxo Kevin/Poison Waters

March 6, 2007

It’s sunny and warm outside here in the lovely Rose City (for now, that is), and everyone seems a bit more cheerful, which is always nice. I’ve had so much fun these past several weeks with many of you….I can’t believe how many great events we’ve had….with many more to come!

Last night was the best Bingo session ever at the Q Center…our Monthly games have been growing and growing. We were filled to capacity and the impressive list of prizes has grown as well. Check me out the first Monday of every month, you’ll be glad you did! We’ve been having a good time at Darcelle’s too! We’ve had two very special guests these past few weeks. First Misty Stevens joined us from Seattle and wowed our crowds with her glamour and elegance! This weekend we had John Bloss, the best Reba impersonator ever joining us from Las Vegas! Many thanks to these fine individuals for bringing an extra dose of fun an laughter to us here in Portland! Hope to see you both again real soon. As always, the audiences have been absolutely delightful! (The Bingo guys and gals were pretty hot too!).

The Camp Starlight fundraiser this weekend was a great success! It was literally standing room only, which I loved! The Diva’s and Desserts were the perfect finish to a great weekend.

My calendar is ever growing, it’s really something to receive these invitations to entertain and host events all over Oregon. Just when I think, “oh, they’ve seen me, it’s all over”, I get invited to more!

I’ll be in Corvallis, Hammond and Forest Grove later this month, and am looking forward to returning to OSU also in May, with fun trips to NYC and Hawaii in March and April. Keep your eye on my calendar and try to come say howdy sometime soon. I’d love to see you!

All my best, Poison

January 25, 2007

Happy New Year (it’s still January, so I can get away with that!)

2007 has started off with the same excitement that 2006 ended with! Besides winning the most times in our third run of Pageant, did I tell you a local filmmaker had created a short documentary called “Becoming Poison Waters”? It came in 2nd place in our local LGBT Film Festival competition. I also became addicted to Dreamgirls the movie, which is great because I was borderline obsessed with The Devil Wears Prada and needed to move on……speaking of which, I’m now watching every episode of Ugly Betty online at www.abc.com . These shows designed around the magazine industry are fabulous! Check them out!

My calendar is steadily filling up, as always. I’m really looking forward to the performances and appearances I’ve booked already.

Tonight I’m attending the Celebrity Spelling Bee; my boss is a past champion and competing again tonight. It’s at the Portland Art Museum, which I always love and is a benefit for Schoolhouse Supplies…which I too, also love; especially the cutie Exec. Dir. Nick! Tomorrow, a crew from the magazine is donating our afternoon to Habitat for Humanity, we had so much fun this summer when we put siding on a house, I wonder what we’ll be doing tomorrow? Then, it’s another great weekend at Darcelle’s, followed by another week in Seattle!

I’m so behind on my Ask Poison column, I really need to get caught up on these letters. Thanks for your patience…..enjoy the rest of your winter, spring is just around the corner! Xo PW

November 21, 2006

Okay, so has it REALLY been since August that I’ve posted an update? Dang it! The old adage is true; Time flies when you’re having fun!

These past couple of months have been filled with Camp Starlight, La Femme Magnifique International, shows in Bend, and Longview, Coronations in Portland and Hawaii and a “Chocolate is the New Black” party in Seattle for Verizon Wireless! Mix into that AIDSWalk 06, limited appearances at Darcelle XV and the opening of the new Armory for Portland Center Stage and it’s no wonder I don’t write more often!

I just finished up a great weekend of hosting the Darcelle XV and Company show while Darcelle enjoyed his 76th birthday week off. It was great fun to see friends from Portland Monthly, Cascade AIDS Project, Camp Starlight, DEQ and my 20th High School Reunion Committee! While we all miss Darcelle when he’s gone, I sure had a lot of fun!

December is going to be a wild month, I’m not going to be at Darcelle’s on Fridays and Saturdays because I’ll be once again taking the stage as Miss Texas in Pageant! It was so much fun the two other times I‘ve played that role (in 2004 and 2005)…I’m thrilled to play the delightful tap dancing cowgirl in this spoof of the Miss America Pageant! All the details are on my calendar, so check it out! Hope you can make it!

We are going to be featured on AM Northwest Wednesday the 29th of November and also at the Museum After Hours at the Portland Art Museum that same evening….the show is sure to sell out once again, so get your tix now!

I leave tomorrow to see Ryan for a highly anticipated Thanksgiving Vacation in New York City! While I’ve visited the Big Apple many times before, this will be my first holiday experience and I’m going for broke! (Since that’s what I’ll be when I return!) I can’t wait to witness the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person! I also plan to ice skate in Rockefeller Center (never mind that I haven’t attempted to ice skate since grade school!) and of course see much theater and shop! I just found out our reservations for the “big turkey dinner” are at the Rainbow Room! Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about!

I hope you all enjoy this upcoming holiday season and get a chance to come out for one of the many appearances I’ll be making as 2006 comes to a close. There are holiday events I’ll be working on with Darcelle XV and Co and you can get the scoop on my calendar. Take care of yourselves and send me an e-mail if you’d like!

Photo Courtesy of Ryan James Carney

August 25, 2006

Hi everyone! (assuming there’s anyone left checking this page since I haven’t updated it in SO very long!). Let’s just say, I’ve been busier than a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest! Now THAT’S busy! But I’ve kept you all in my mind and am constantly reminded of the great bond between Poison Waters and the community via e-mails and invitations to appear at numerous events! Thanks for your support, even though I fell outta the cyber world! Not to worry, I’m back!

The last time I wrote, I was telling you about my exciting new job, which 5 months later is even more exciting than I could have imagined (and much more challenging!). Portland Monthly is the #1 selling magazine in our city (even beating national titles, sorry Oprah!) The same is true for our other publication, Seattle Metropolitan. As you can imagine, that kind of popularity keeps our publisher in high demand, which trickles down to me, the keeper of her calendar and voicemail. YIKES, I thought I was the popular one! This lady is booked solid and EVERYONE wants to see her. The endless meetings and events across the country are equally exciting and overwhelming (for me anyway). I don’t know how she does it all, now I know how you guys felt when I was Empress and you questioned my never ending stamina! This lady has got me BEAT! 

I’m in Seattle with her about once a month and have experienced everything from taxi’s and Amtrak to town cars and private jets! How many of you have read the book or seen the movie, The Devil Wears Prada? Of course my boss is not that impossible, but she is very fashionable and knows exactly what she wants. After seeing the movie I call her Miranda and she calls me Emily. She’s only thrown her coat and purse on my desk once, for a laugh (I hope). I said, “um, that will never happen again!” I love it! 

Anyway, long story short, I love my job, our company is fantastic in every way! I hope you locals (and beyond for that matter) have subscriptions to BOTH titles, they are delightful reads, if I do say so myself! 

I’m leaving tomorrow for my 6^th year at Camp Starlight…I cannot believe it has been 6 years since I first discovered this glorious group of people! We are at capacity with 65 campers and 60 volunteer staff! Volunteer friends will be flying in today from all over to spend the week with us, I’m so very excited I could bust! 

This has been an amazing summer and it just makes me think the fall and winter will be stand outs as well! My friend Ryan was here all summer from NYC and we had a blast! It went so fast with all of the events Poison was asked to appear at, the parties, picnics and BBQ’s and my two jobs (yes, I do actually get to work at Darcelle’s on the rare occasion!). Phew! But it was so much fun. While in Seaside one weekend, Ryan and I went on a spontaneous helicopter ride! I have never been in one before and loved it! (well, not so much when the pilot took us out OVER the ocean!). Yikes! 

This Summer I also worked hard with a delightful group of class mates from the class of 1986 at Parkrose High School. We planned and put on our 20 year reunion, and everything went so well! What a treat it was to get to know these great folks as adults…everyone has turned out so well.

In June I started hosting the monthly Bingo for the Q Center at the Studio 1050 space on SE Water Ave. I’ll do this every month, the 4^th Monday at 7pm. It’s great fun with great prizes! It’s also a great way to meet new people in a smoke free atmosphere while helping out the Q Center! 

Well, I better get back to work! Upcoming events are the La Femme Magnifique International Pageant next Sunday (September 3^rd) celebrating it’s 25^th Anniversary! In September I’ll host the Single’s Auction and Party at the Downtown Nordstrom in Seattle and later, AIDSWalk 06 here in our Pioneer Square. Then there are a few Elks Lodge’s I’ll hit with Darcelle XV and Company before heading into a wild October! Two trips to Hawaii, a show in Bend, Portland’s Coronation and private gigs for Lewis & Clark Law School in the Treasury Ballroom as well as the Multnomah Athletic Club/Portland Center Stage Armory tour! Who knew? I still got it?! 

I’ll do my best to update my calendar and also photo’s, okay? Stick with me folks!    Thanks a million!    PW

March 07, 2006

Hello faithful readers! I hope you are settling into March nicely. As I pause briefly in my whirlwind existence, I am pleased to announce that I have accepted a fabulous new position, career wise. Beginning Monday (3/13/06) I’ll be the Executive Assistant to the publisher of both Portland Monthly and Seattle Metropolitan magazines! What a wildly exciting time this is in my life. I can’t believe this is my 3rd position in the same 4 month period.

My new job at Cascade AIDS Project is so awesome, I do hate to leave it, but I cannot pass up this amazing opportunity with the magazine’s. They were brilliant to “steal” me…….ha ha!

I’ll be the right hand fella of the owner/publisher Nicole Vogel…..the young, vibrant ball of energy behind these magazine’s success. And I can hardly wait!

Just thought I’d give you the heads up you deserve…..And don’t think I’ve given up on CAP…I’ve been invited to re-join the Board of Directors and of course there’s still my involvement with the Camp Starlight Planning Commission and the Community Advisory Board for the Men’s Wellness Dept., that I co-chair with City Commissioner Sam Adams. I’m not going away…just sharing my gifts with others!

Remember to check out my calendar….there’s lots of great stuff going on……Oh! I’ll be filling in as guest MC of the weekend shows this month for my friend Darcelle XV who is going on vacation (okay, knee surgery) ……stop by and say hi!

Xoxo PW
 

February 24, 2006

When you're hot, you're hot!!

I’ve made so many new contacts since I’ve switched jobs, and have been able to further cultivate others I brought here with me! I’m so very fortunate to receive the many offers I have these past few months to host or appear at various functions around the Northwest and beyond! You’ll find all the details on my calendar pages, but a quick run down of the gigs I’ve accepted recently are, Portland Center Stage Gala, Multnomah County Library Foundation 10 Anniversary Gala, Oregon Humane Society Diamond Collar Awards, the Lakewood Theater Spring Fling, a command performances Denver, CO Coronation, MC Hawaii’s La Femme Magnifique Pageant and several Elk’s lodges with Darcelle XV and Company! I’ve also booked performances at Reed College, Oregon State University and a show in Bend for the Human Dignity Coalition!

Phew! I’m CRAZY thinking I can “do it all”…..I need to be cloned……but on second thought, that could be disastrous!

Hope you can check out my calendar and hopefully join me at a few events!

XOXO PMW44

February 10, 2006

This past weekend I hosted the 3rd Annual Portland Monthly Magazine Single’s Auction for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Oregon and Southwest Washington. It was such a fantastic event, even better than last year (which I wouldn’t have thought possible!). Last year we were in Sak’s 5th Avenue and this year found us on the very TOP floor of the US Bank Tower…43rd floor! Lot’s of us have been to Atwaters and now Portland City Grill, but that’s only on what? The 30th? 31st? Ha! Kid’s stuff! You even need to get out at the pretend “top” and get into a different elevator for the final “secret” ride to the 43rd floor. This entire floor is empty, and all windows, 360 degrees of beautiful city views and mountain sightings. It’s gorgeous!

The event had 10 fabulous single’s from all walk’s of life up for auction along with the great prize packages they put together themselves. These were amazing people with VERY creative and original “dates” planned! One gal works for a winery, so had tours planned complete with helicopter ride and over night stay in a B&B. Another had a small plane ride over Mt. St. Helen’s and bungee jumping afterward! There were season tickets to the Oregon Symphony, the Oregon Ballet and even the Portland Opera. There were also courtside tickets to the Portland Trailblazers and another set up in the VIP skybox. These folks worked really hard to assemble the prize packages which also included everything from massages, to facials, to gift certificates to many restaurants and rounds of golf in our premier courses!

While they were all fabulous, you KNOW my eye’s popped out at the woman who’s date included a limo ride to the airport for 6, onto a Lear jet to Seattle for VIP treatment at a Mariners game, stay in the W Hotel and Mario’s gift bag! AND she was GORGEOUS and terribly friendly! I was exhausted at the overwhelmingly fabulous “dates” that I got to auction off!

My dear friends at Portland Monthly Magazine have been so successful here in the rose city, they’ve started Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. The premier issue comes out this month and they’ve invited me to join them to host the launch party at the Paramount Theater! Well, my dears, of course I’m SO there! I’ve also agreed to host the Single’s Auction associated with the new Seattle mag later this Spring! I love it! Who knew I’d become the official drag queen of BOTH the Portland and Seattle magazine’s?

I’m off for another wild weekend, hope you are too! Xoxo PW
 

February 7, 2006

Poison Speaks

Oh where or where has little PMW44 gone?

Well, I tell ya, not very far. You know, it’s funny (kinda) how I only moved offices two blocks way, but after 12 years in the same spot, I feel like I’m in another city! I even walk to work a different way (direction I mean, not with a bigger swish!) I rarely get out to lunch, shop, walk, socialize like I used to!  Which is good and bad……..I have so much stinkin’ work to do now, which I love, and still so much to learn…..

Now I really appreciate nights and weekends, where before, I took them for granted. Although there are more nights than not where I have meetings, rehearsal’s or work related events….but I’m not complaining, trust me! I love my “new life”, but a big adjustment doesn’t even begin to describe it! I’m struggling to keep social, keep tabs on my friends and family, keep Poison active and visible and find time to sleep…..

I can’t make any promises, but I really am going to attempt a more regular “where’s Poison update” routine. I’ve really appreciated all of the e-mails and phone calls letting me know you’ve missed my updates, I have too. Sometimes though, I think I can’t stop to tell ya what I’m doing, cuz I’m swamped in doing it!

I’ve taken a bit of time today to type up a few items, I’ll send them out over the next week or so……you’ll be sorry!

Hope you’ve all enjoyed 2006 thus far…….I know I have!

Check out the site, Kimberlee has given it a fresh new makeover! I feel spring in the air…………….xoxo Kevin

November 28, 2005

Hi everyone! I hope your Thanksgiving was a memorable one! I had a terrific four day weekend and just wanted to check in quickly today, having not written to you since I began my new job. I absolutely love it here at CAP! There is so much to learn, I feel as if I haven't stopped for a single moment! In a way, it's very bizarre, it's like I've landed on a new planet. Everything is new and very exciting. I'm learning a whole lot and every day brings something new across my desk. I'm getting used to the "CAP" way...which is very different from the "State" way....it was very interesting to realize I was the "new guy" who knew very little about my new surroundings, I couldn't even figure out the stinking phone on my first day! L But, I'm pretty settled now. Phew!

My first week was wild, because it started out with final interviews for our new Executive Director. As a board member, I had been involved in the selection process from the beginning. We had over 70 resumes, and on my first day, I was in the rotation focus groups that were selected to chat with the top four candidates. They were from Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio and Tanzania!!!!!! Yikes! Talk about diverse! After that long and amazing first day, I helped put on the evening reception for all four candidates and community leaders........there I was, thrown into the deep end...caterers, florists, banners, coat racks, candles, chairs, A/V equipment....yikes almighty! I hadn't even been given the key to the restrooms, and I was up to my eyeballs in Special Events! Yahoo! It was high pressure (even though it was a relatively small event), but such a thrill! My boss was in interviews throughout the afternoon, so I was kind of on my own as far as set up was concerned, and she would meet me at the start of the reception. I felt like I was on an episode of the Apprentice!!! Chill the white wine or the red? Light the candles now, or later? Set up the screen in the corner or up against the wall? Center the banner on the staircase landing, or off to the right? Order coffee and tea, or keep with wine, water and soft drinks? Of course, these were all minor issues, and ones I wouldn't ordinarily stress about.....but my first day? Ugh!

As you have guessed, it all went off without a hitch......and then the very next day I was in meetings with the Oregon Convention Center about Art For Life 06......and I haven't stopped since! What a thrill it's all been. There's still lots to learn, even plenty more to do. But I couldn't be more happy.

Thanks for all the phone calls and e-mails.....I feel like I've been so disconnected from everyone, but I know it's all worth it. This new position is such a wonderful fit for me, thanks for all of your support. But as one of my friends said to me, they haven't missed me cuz I've been in the media so much lately! You would have thought I've gone missing or something! Channel 6 had some good shots of Poison during Darcelle's birthday, the Los Angeles Times magazine had a great pic a few weeks ago, the Just Out did a nice announcement of my job change and just this Saturday, the Oregonian used a photo of my friend Doug and I in their story of Black Friday...the biggest shopping day of the year. So, you see? Even if you don't get to see me in person as often these days, it's nice to know you can follow long with the help of our friends in the press!

I probably won't get a chance to write again until after the New Year holiday....check out my calendar for some fun things to do in December. I think I'll be at Darcelle's every weekend (except the first weekend, hooray! Avenue Q in Las Vegas!), and a few Sundays I'll be involved in fundraisers at Darcelle's as well. And it's never too early to reserve your tickets for our New Year's Eve spectacular!

Hope you have a great holiday season friends! All my best, Kevin/PW

October 31, 2005

Kevin leaves DEQ for CAP!

Hi everyone! After 12 wonderful years with the Department of Environmental Quality, I have accepted an exciting new position with Cascade AIDS Project!!! As you can imagine, it’s tough to leave such a comfortable and secure experience, but this new position is such a great fit for my personality, experience and skills as well as the personal desire to continuously grow and challenge myself. It’s crazy and genius all at once, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! I by chance had received a card in the mail this week from a friend who had NO idea I was about to make this important change, and it read:” ACHIEVEMENT: Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” What a perfect sentiment at the right moment in my life!

My last day here will be Thursday, November 10. I cannot express my gratitude to all the great folks here at the Q who have supported, nurtured and educated along my journey. Special mention goes out to Dennis Kirk and of course Edith for their many years of fine management and friendship.

My new position is in the Development Department, reporting to the Special Events Manager, a dynamic woman I’ve worked with before named Roma Peyser. The job began as the Special Events Assistant, and morphed into Development Associate-Special Events. Of course, fundraising, soliciting, and event planning are all huge parts of the last 17 years of my personal Community involvement. But there are lots of new administrative things I’ll be learning and doing as well. This job has many facets and that’s the scary yet exciting part! Of course the two annual events, Art for Life dinner and auction and AIDS Walk, will be my two main focuses.

Here’s the memo that Roma sent out to the staff at CAP, I thought it was well presented and wanted to share with you! And attached is the photo taken for the CAP Board of Directors. Scary! I’m growing up…..but I suppose at 37, it’s time!

All my best! Kevin

It is with great pleasure that I announce Kevin Cook as the new Development Associate - Special Events in the Development Department. Kevin will join us officially the week of November 14th. Kevin brings to CAP over 17 years of planning, organizing, managing and working on special events throughout the community. As many of you may know, Kevin has been involved with CAP in many ways.

October 28, 2005

Halloween?  ALREADY?

Yikes! What is this time machine I’m in???? Oh yes, I forgot, it’s called “late 30’s”……boy the time flies these days!

Just wanted to wish a Happy Halloween, Happy Day Light Savings, Happy Weekend…or whatever else ya’ll may be celebrating!

Hawaii was a grand time…we even had an all day rain “episode” that reminded us of home….THAT, we coulda done without! But the rest of the time was lots of fun…I was surprised how many Court members from the mainland came over…..it was the perfect combination of old friends and new friends! (and can I just tell ya? Some of the “new friends” were delicious!) Looking, I mean! Come on! I’m respectable, remember?

Let’s see? Real quick……highlights: Oh yes! There was a bus tour/picnic planned for us all on Friday…so we got up early and saw this huge gorgeous bus waiting downstairs…really fancy and slick. We though, WOW! Then the damn thing pulled away and parked behind it was what appeared to be the FIRST yellow school bus ever used on the islands by it’s original settlers. So the bus drives us all around the perimeter of the island, which was very nice…the scenery and all, but BUMPY as hell! (Diva was singing “the queens on the bus go up and down, up and down…”). When we got ½ way around, there was a great picnic set up and ready for us. The Hawaiian Court had wonderful food and drinks for us and planned games and such. The one I’ll tell you about was the fishing mess. They paired up a Hawaiian with a mainlander and sent us into the Pacific for a fishing contest. Well, you know me, I’ll do anything once! So I was paired up with Jessica, a very sweet lady…..what was a shock was the fishing pole was nothing more than a piece of thin bamboo with a line tied to it’s end and the tiniest hook I ever saw tied to that! Each team got a shrimp to use as bait and off we went. It was pretty darn funny seeing all these “boys” trying to fish in the ocean for Pete’s sakes! Laughing and screaming…we scared away anything under the waters, I was certain! Well, I turned around and Miss Jessica was GONE! She took that pole and dove under the water to get her a fish! YIKES! Sister was NOT playing! After about 20 minutes, she sure did catch the first fish! I could NOT believe it, but was so happy my team won first! So then it was my turn with the pole/stick/shrimp thing. I called for Meesha to come pee in the water, cuz supposedly that attracts the fish, or sharks, or deadly eels…something like that! And we are talking about pee and such (it didn’t occur to us that that was weird or gross…even though it IS!)….and don’t you know my pole was being tugged!!!!!!!! Thanks to Meesha’s alcohol laced pee, I caught a fish! ME! REALLY! A spiky looking flat on one side 6 inch flounder……….I was just as surprised to see him as he was to see me! I was screaming like a 5 year old girl who dropped her ice cream come, I was THAT excited! It was the proudest moment of my life! Okay the month. Okay, the weekend……….okay, the bus tour!!!!!!

There’s a lot more that went on during our trip, but I’ll have to tell you later, I’m so excited again, just retelling my flounder story I gotta go. I’m going to Ivar’s Fish & Chips in the mall to stage a tiny protest. Free my fishy friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy your weekend! Xoxo Kevin/PW
 

October 19, 2005

Aloha!

Howdy folks! Just checking in before I head off to Hawaii for the next 5 days with Meesha and Diva! (No virgins in THIS group to offer to the volcanoes!). We’re all three looking forward to spending time in the sun and sand as well as visiting with our Court friends from around the country. It’ll be REALLY great to play with all of our La Femme Magnifique pals and as always, sweet Dixie who always shows me a great time when I visit Honolulu!

Thanks so much to all the fun folks who joined in the Q Center’s Spooktacular on Sunday! It was such a rush seeing all the families and fabulous children…the costumes were adorable! Since I was dressed as a witch (insert mean spirited comment here!), I was partial to the three other witches that joined me. My dynamic and oh so creative friend Alyce joined us with daughter Kelly and granddaughter Gracie…three of the best dressed witches you ever hope to come across! (I did notice darling Gracie calling Alyce, “Alyce” though, and not “Grandma”…hmmmmm? We may need a call to Dr. Phil on this one.).

It was a thrill to spend the afternoon with my mother, niece and nephew and great niece. The event was to promote all the dynamics of FAMILY in our Community, and that it did. Thanks Mom, I love you! My favorite moment, however, was seeing Rose Empress 21 Allison Grey elbow deep in some kid's pumpkin! She was “helping” by scooping the guts out! The poor dear had pumpkin “ick” all stuck in her rhinestone jewelry! Just proving once again, if you want the job done, ask a queen!

A huge thanks to our celebrity judges, Allison (is that Chanel #5? Or Jack-o-Lantern?), Queer Window Columnist, Byron Beck, County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey and my personal stalker, Portland Mayor Tom Potter. He’s everywhere I am lately…his wife Karin may become suspicious!

Another highlight this week was the first meeting of the Community Advisory Board for the Men’s Prevention & Wellness Dept. at Cascade AIDS Project. I’ve been asked to co-chair along with my pretend boyfriend City Commissioner Sam Adams. It was a great first meeting, a marvelous group of men all bringing a unique perspective to the table. I’m really looking forward to working with this group!

These past couple of years I’ve enjoyed getting “Kevin” more involved and present by utilizing the Community contacts and connections I’ve made as Poison Waters. It’s such a great learning experience stepping out of the gown and spot light and realizing I can create the same results without all the glitz and flash. I recently hosted the opening night of the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival for my 5th year, but this was the first time I did it out of drag. It was great fun, not to mention the relief of the poor sucker who had to sit behind me…Poison’s hair is tough to see over! But do not fear, dear friends…..PMW ain’t goin’ nowhere!

The day after I return from Hawaii, PW will be hosting a fabulous event in the new wing of the Portland Art Museum…Light A Fire, a Celebration of Giving. This amazing evening will honor 40 of Portland’s most innovative and hard working charity organizations. www.portland-monthly.com

Have a great weekend everyone! Do you have your Halloween costume picked out yet? Get to it! Time’s a wastin’!!!!

xoxo PW
 

October 11, 2005

Desperately Seeking Jonny!

Well, the holidays have definitely arrived! Yesterday was Columbus Day, today is National Coming Out Day and little did I know that Saturday night I would be celebrating Canadian Hottie Day! (night?) Whichever…..or Red Headed Jonny for Canadian Prime Minister Day? Anyway………….

The weekend was ambling along, like any other…you know, a mix of drag, work, Darcelle’s, work a Crystal Ballroom concert, attend fund raiser meetings…the usual fare for Poison Waters. My nut job of a friend Diva came to Portland Saturday night after doing a show in Salem and hung out with us “girls” in the dressing room at Darcelle’s. Someone had the great idea that we’d all get dressed up in our hooker finest and hit the streets after our show ended, sometime around midnight-thirty. So, we began as Myself, Diva, Monica, Destiny, Tiara and Sasha. After a drink or so at Darcelle’s, then CC Slaughters, then a tour of the Pearl District (cuz damn Sasha didn’t want to park her precious Lexus near the bar) and of course ending at our fave The Silverado……suddenly, it was just Diva and I climbing into the back seat of Michael’s Mercedes….where do these people COME from with these automobiles? I don’t think diva’s back side had been slid across that much leather since the Folsom Street Fair of ‘97! But, I digress. So we got dropped off at my place and a third voice (strange, since it was then just the two of us) suggested we go to the world famous 24 hour Hot Cake and Steak House on SE Powell…a grand idea….until it took us a good 30 minutes for this otherwise 9 minute drive. (oops! I don’t drive and give poor directions, and well, Diva is from the country and there were no hay bales or livestock to refer to as directional markers….)

Moving on……inside this bright as heck lit diner, we are in line to order and are suddenly surrounded by what appears to be the Canadian National Badminton Team. Or an ensemble cast of Pirates of Penzance…you pick. It seemed as if there were dozens of these dudes, realistically, there were about 8 (I think…). Here’s the scoop: a group of 20 something’s are friends, decide to throw buddy Christian a Bachelor Party……but they are in Canada and bored, so in a well thought out plan (?) they all agree to grow mustache’s (still not clear on that), pile into a van and drive to Portland. Christian is wearing a T-Shirt with his fiancée’s picture all over it, with the words What Would Natasha Think? (I think that was her name…a lovely girl, I’m certain). I suppose the T-shirt was to keep ol’ Chris in check…so I left him alone…for the time being.

Since my website is family friendly, I’ll skip over the more juicy bits, but the bottom line is….if it weren’t for a brief moment of clarity that got me back in Diva’s car at 4:30 in the morning….I would probably be writing this from my new home in Canada, while married to a BRILLIANTLY gorgeous red head named Jonny………..sigh…..……there was plenty of laughter, good conversation…I think we entertained the entire restaurant…..Diva and I even got invited to the wedding…..I’m afraid I’d turn in into a double ceremony, so we courteously declined. I’m so terrible, I don’t recall the names of most of the other fellows. I do recall moving the party out into the parking lot…my apologies to the residents of the neighborhood…..Diva is so loud.

All in all, we remained proper ladies…..and made it home before the sun came up!  Thanks to Jonny and company….you have awakened the romantic in me…….I think everyone should meet new people and dream about what could have been……..

I’m sure Christian and Natasha will have a terrifically wonderful wedding and marriage…..and Jonny……….who knows? I’d like to think he settles down with a nice black girl who just so happens to be taller than him with broad shoulders and big feet!

Happy days my friends! Xoxo PW
 

October 5, 2005

Where's Poison?

Okay folks! It’s that time again! Everyone ready for another rousing game of Where’s Poison?  This weekend you have three exciting opportunities to catch a glimpse of our little darling!

Friday night join me as I host again the fabulous MANDONNA concert at the Historic Crystal Ballroom in downtown Portland. The all male, all live tribute to the Material Girl was such a blast this Summer, we’re bringing them back! This time around we also have two opening bands, an 80’s-90’s cover band: Bar Code and an Blondie cover band: Blondage…….sounds like the 80’s are back and they are fierce! J Tickets are just $10.00 and all ages are welcome! The doors open at 8pm and the music begins at 9pm!

Saturday night I’ll be rejoining my friends and cast mates at Darcelle XV in Old Town. We have a dynamic cast right now, if you haven’t visited us in a while, come on by! Our newest up and coming star is a spicy Latina named Dooneshka, she’s ½ the size of the rest of us…but, alas, so sweet we can’t help ourselves, but to love her! My thanks to the Darcelle family for putting up with my sporadic schedule! I do miss them when I’m away. Last moth I was there only on Fridays, this month, only on Saturdays! Darcelle is celebrating her 75th birthday this year, when you are in, pick up your tickets for the fabulous party on November 16th at the Melody Ballroom!

Sunday evening is going to be such a riot at the month long haunted house extravaganza called Scream at the Beach, held at Jantzen Beach Shopping Center. Our night, however has been renamed Queens at the Beach……I’ll be hosting/greeting guest along with my buddies Meesha, Lotta, Tiara, Diva, and a few of the Darcelle showgirls. We’ll be performing some of our haunted hits and having lots of frightening fun! Let’s see? Drag queens, at the mall on Sunday? Now THAT’S scary!

Hope to see you along the way, if you are local…and all you sweeties abroad…think of me, I’m thinking of you! Xoxo PMW
 

September 27, 2005

Thanks to all of you who generously supported Team Camp Starlight and Cascade AIDS Project in AIDS Walk 05!!! Our Team exceeded our goals both in membership and donations! This year’s Walk brought in $275,000.00 and included 10,000 participants! It was a beautiful day and everyone had a great time! Click here to view the final Team standings and top fundraisers! Thanks again!
 

September 20, 2005 part II

And another thing!

While I’m at the keyboard……..

Have you seen the Lion King? OMG! Amazing! That’s all I can say! It’s here in town until late October…get yourself a ticket if you are able! Wonderful!

This past Saturday, I was invited to be apart of the most fun and unique event (for Poison anyway)…the Farmer’s Market, in the Park Blocks near PSU, held a scare crow contest. My sweet friend Victoria had asked if PW could wear her “garden outfit” and help judge the entrants…sure! Sounds like fun! She also asked if I could create a scare crow, just to add some “flair” to the others that would be there. So, I got to work and created a CHER crow….and my goodness! She turned out so great, yet so creepy…and TALL! I put her outside my apartment, cuz she was freakin’ out my cat (poor Jackson Mississippi)….and I had a neighbor actually complain that she was scared of it! Ha ha! I love it!

Anyway, I took my Cher crow down there and put her amongst the other very unique and creative entries. I left to get PW together for the judging, and when I returned, they had the blue ribbon on Cher! Apparently she was the crowd favorite! Myself and the other judges then went to work and awarded “scariest”, “funniest”, “most original”, etc.. One of my favorite’s was the entry from Tiffany & Co.., it was very cute, made of their signature aqua colored gift boxes and wrapping paper. There was also a neat one made by the folks at Portland Center for Performing Arts! I’ve always loved the Farmers Market, and it was a blast working with them! Look for Cher crow photos soon!

Saturday night I was lucky enough to attend a fabulous end of Summer Garden Party at the Sparks/Scott Estates! It was a party worthy of Oprah’s praise, and style……..and budget!….every detail was amazing! Thanks Phil and Trev! You guys blew us all away!

I’ll see lots of you this Saturday at the BRO Dinner at the Oregon Convention Center…I’m so thrilled I’ve been asked to entertain as Diana Ross with the fabulous Dahoo Chorus! Lotta has made for me a dynamic organza coat, and attached the sparkle palettes by hand…..thank you sweet friend for keeping ol’ Poison looking like something! There will be lots of high power folks and delicious politicians…I gotta look my best in case they want me to marry ‘em!

And of course Sunday is the CAP AIDS Walk, thanks to everyone who has donated so generously to our Team…with your help, we’ve remained in the top 5 (out of over 200 teams!).

Enjoy these final days of Summer gang….it’s been incredible! There are a lot of fun and exciting events coming up this Autumn….remember to check out my calendar every now and then to keep yourselves up to date!

Ciao friends! Kevin
 

September 20, 2005

Sometimes there just aren't words.....

I can’t believe I came home from Camp Starlight 18 days ago, it feels as if I just left there, while at the same time, like it was months ago, as bizarre as it may sound. I know many of you have e-mailed and called asking for my web update…but try as I might, it just can’t escape my fingers. Those of you that were there with me can understand…..it’s difficult to put into words. But trust me, the experience was the perfect blend of emotion, reality, fantasy and as always, very inspiring. If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll consider volunteering your time and joining us in 2006, our 8th year!

As I find myself drifting in and out of real life….it seems clear to me, that this world should be run by 8-10 year olds!

Thanks again to all the fine folks who donated to us this year……we appreciate your generosity. When we came back Labor Day weekend, the dollars began rolling in for next year already! Several members of the Camp Starlight Family are also associated with the La Femme Magnifique International Pageant……the audience there has always been very supportive of Camp Starlight and VERY generous. Several of the evenings entertainers donated their tips, and one of our new volunteers, Willie, entertained at the pageant as Whitley Lexington, and he and I auctioned off the gown he had created for his 10 year Anniversary of winning the pageant. We were thrilled to have the bidding close at $2200.00!!!! Just awesome! Thanks to Willie and the lucky winner, who’s $1200.00 outbid the $1000.00 of another friend….and even still, that “one grand” terrific man, donated his bid anyway! How’s THAT for amazing?

That next weekend, Carlos (Meesha) and I drove to Pasco, Washington for their annual fund raiser for Camp Starlight. The event was so very fun, we’d not been there before, and we certainly enjoyed ourselves! The nice folks at the Out & About know how to treat a queen! J Around $2500.00 was raised from a combination of the show, a car wash and a Beanie Babies sale….thanks so much to Empress Eunice and Bonnie Marche for putting together such a great and profitable event for us!

This weekend’s AIDS Walk is our next Camp Starlight related event…we have a mini reunion planned after the walk, with lunch generously provided by Elephant’s Deli…I can’t wait to see the gang!

Take care everyone! Thanks for your patience, support and friendship! Remember you can keep up on local events benefiting Camp Starlight and many other wonderful organizations here at poisonwaters.com . And it’s STILL not too late to join Team Camp Starlight for the AIDS Walk or make a donation!

This is me, loving you…..over and out! Kevin

August 24, 2005

Here we go to Camp Starlight!!!!!!!!!!!

The time is here once again, and I am so stinkin’ excited, I can hardly stand it! I’ll be offline until Tuesday, September 6th…..but will reply to all you little darlings then…………..

I’m sure it’s going to be our best year yet at Camp Starlight, everyone has worked so hard and given so generously! Thanks to all who supported us this past year in one way or another! You are all appreciated!

September and October looked to be action packed, so check out my calendar to keep up with Poison Waters and all she’ll be doing throughout the community! We’d both love to see you (GAWD! I’ve lost it, I’ve officially split my personalities, I have no idea which I am!)……………I need to get to Camp, NOW! See you all soon, enjoy the rest of your August and have a safe and happy Labor Day holiday!

I’ll be up to my neck in La Femme Magnifique International festivities when I get back….check out www.darcellexv.com for more info. or call the club at 503-222-5338 to get your tickets now!

Bye for now! ~Kevin/Poison/Crazy

August 4, 2005

The countdown begins!

As we head into August, I see there’s just three more weeks until we are gathered around the ol’ lake again for Camp Starlight! No wonder I feel older and older…the years are flying by!

A quick recap, my stint as The Lord on Sunday was simply marvelous…I had loads of fun, the cast and crew were amazing to work with and the show itself is pretty remarkable too! This is their final weekend, check it out if you are able! www.starkravingtheatre.org.  There is a nice write up about it in the current Willamette Week, it’s posted on my website under Multi Media. 

Oh, a couple of the sky dive photos are up now too!  Plus a few with City Commissioner Sam Adams. Not sure why I’m hitting him with my purse, I’m sure he deserved it though! Sam and are co chairs of the task force over-seeing the new Men’s Wellness Center that CAP is in the planning stages of. It’s going to be a great resource for our Community and I’m thrilled to be part of such a great and dedicated team!

Meesha and I are off to Seattle this weekend. I think I had sent out the info on the Queen’s City Cruise….well, the darn thing is sold out! So, if you didn’t get your tix, tough nuts for ya!  Even poor Meesha has to board as my “hand maiden” just to get on! Of course I laughed at that, she’s not too impressed! But what can ya do? You wanna go or not shorty?


The cruise is Saturday afternoon and then that evening we’ll be guests at the Timberline Cabaret……a fun time is certain to be had! We’ve reserved a nice room in the newly opened Hotel Max.   It looks VERY cool. Sunday we are going to hit the newly acquired by Six Flags, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village with our boys Nick and Shaun whom we played with in Boise. Neither Meesha nor myself have ever been to that park, but we’ve driven past so many times….it’s going to be crazy!


Have a great weekend gang! There’s plenty more to chat about in August, I’ll be back soon!  Enjoy this heat wave…unless you are in a desolate place, flooded by the rains….hey! Don’t blame me! I was only God for one night!

Xoxo PW/Kevin
 

July 27, 2005

July 12, 2005

Come on! Gimme some!

Hey Friends!

As most of you know, I love Camp Starlight! It's an annual week-long camp which provides children whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS the opportunity to enjoy a caring, safe, spiritual and FUN camp experience, and this will be my fifth year as a camp counselor there.

I am very excited to be a part of the first-ever Camp Starlight team to participate in Cascade Aids Project's AIDS Walk, the annual event that serves as CAP's major fund-raiser for the year. Proceeds raised from AIDS Walk contribute to the further education, prevention, and treatment of HIV and AIDS in our community, and in our world.

I'm looking forward to Team Camp Starlight leading the way in this year's AIDS Walk, and am hoping you can help in whatever way is possible. Any amount helps! If you 'd like to contribute to our team's efforts, there's a convenient link provided here to assist you in making a pledge, or to print out a pledge form that you can send in.

Or, if you'd like to join in the fun and walk with our team, that would be just as awesome.

THANKS SO MUCH!

Visit my personal AIDS Walk Donations web page and help me in my efforts to support Cascade AIDS Project
 

July 7, 2005

So after you’ve had a great time at Mandonna on Saturday night at the Crystal Ballroom…remember that Sunday is Portland’s La Femme Magnifique at Darcelle XV at 8pm………come and cheer on your favorite local gals as they compete for the title of Portland’s most glamorous female impersonator…and don’t ask, I already won in 1992, so keep your shirts on….I ain’t competing.  I gotta give the others a chance ya know!

Camp Starlight will have it’s first team this year at AIDS Walk ’05. Please join our team, recruit some friends and family and/or make a donation to us!

Simply go to www.cascadeaids.org and click on the AIDS Walk icon at the bottom of the page. Then you can click on the button that says “view teams”. You’ll see our team has no money yet. Boo hoo!

So, sign up to join in the fun! Thanks gang! I can’t believe I’ll get to see most of my Camp Starlight friends again in 7 short weeks!

Have a great weekend!  xo K

April 12, 2005 - part II

The rest of April.....

I’m off to visit the Big Easy….no, not my dear friend Meesha Peru, NEW ORLEANS, silly! I’ve never been and am so excited! My friend Steve is traveling the country in a motor home, filming a very cool, documentary, and is flying me out for a visit! I was scheduled to attend Denver’s Coronation, but a first class ticket to New Orleans sounds like a much better deal! (Sorry Denver Divas, have fun without me!). Besides, poor Steve has GOT to be homesick….I know I would be. He’s met some awesome people on his trek thus far, I can’t wait to hear his stories and get a sneak peek at some footage!

I return on Wednesday, just in time to help Darcelle host the Rags to Scholarships and All City Awards Show. This annual fund raiser for the Pride of the Rose Scholarship Fund begins at 8pm at Darcelle XV. You can vote online at www.darcellexv.com for all of your favorites! Of course, I love this event, having won most of the awards myself, these past 17 years. Thank goodness they stopped giving out the “Best Barstool Customer” (aka:town drunk)…….Pookie and I traded that prize back and forth for a few years! Oh! And Meesha won the Latino version this weekend at the Latin Awards Night! Ha! Love her!

But I digress….the other highlight of this event is the auction, where entertainers bid on one another’s costumes…it’s a great way to update your wardrobe at bargain prices all the while helping raise $ for charity!

The next evening, Thursday, the 21st, Camp Starlight will have it’s Annual Volunteer Recruitment Night at the Commodore, on 16th and SW Morrison at 7pm. If you’d like to be one of our fabulous volunteer counselors, this is your chance to get an inside peek at Camp and meet our Planning Commission, who’ll be able to answer your questions.

Sadly, I’ll be absent from this because I’ll be at Aura hosting the Portland Art Museum’s Young at Art Paparazzi Party. It’s going to be a great time, a 60’s go-go theme…recruiting new members and promoting our fabulous Art Museum!

Fri/Sat (April 22/23) I’ll gladly return to the cast of Darcelle XV and Company…we’ve got a great cast right now and have loads of fun! Come on down and check us out!

Then, the next week, Darcelle, Roxy and myself will wing our way to Hawaii for the La Femme Magnifique Contest. After the exciting wild ride 2005 has been so far, I, for one, am REALLY looking forward to the week in Honolulu with my friends! (if only I could sneak Smoochie on board in my wig case!) Aloha!

Hope these messages have found you all well! I’m having a great time and always hope you guys are too! I always enjoy hearing from you, and finding out what’s going on in your lives and communities. Keep up the good living! All of our positive energies combined HAVE GOT to be making a difference to someone, somewhere! Much love and admiration! Kevin/Poison
 

April 12, 2005

Time REALLY flies!

So, there I was, checking out the updates Kimberlee had made to my website…and I read where I had given a partial telling of my adventures, and never got back to ya’ll with the rest!! Yikes! What have I been doing? (well, I know, but I can only tell you parts! A girl’s gotta keep a few secrets for herself!)

These past few weeks have been a blur of Top Model coverage, and, by the way, I’m THRILLED the winner was MY choice from the start! A fiery red head ALWAYS catches my eye! Jessica was such a mature, professional while staying fun and friendly! I just adore her and wish her all the best! My favorite was when she confessed she didn’t realize I was a man (YES! REALLY!) until I gave my signature, baritone “Thank you very much”, ala Elvis Presley! She gave me a big hug and confessed she had never seen a drag queen and just thought we were a little over the top glamorous here in Portland. The poor dear lives in Ellensburg, Washington…………..wherever the heck that is!  Knock ‘em dead on the runway Jessica!

These past couple of weeks, I have had loads of fun, besides getting to spend time with my new friend, the amazing Corey Riggs, I have to confess I’ve been REALLY enjoying the company of another amazing AND beautiful man we’ll call “Smoochie”………..’nuff said.

Last Tuesday we saw Patti LuPone at the Keller Auditorium…….amazing front row seats…actually, our row was added IN FRONT of the front row, so we were REALLY right there! She smelled amazing and sounded even better!

Friday night we were at the Melody Ballroom for an All Star Trivia game benefiting REACH….It was so much fun, and I actually got to answer a few questions…CORRECTLY! Our team, The Personalities, beat both the other teams, The Press and The Politicians. And I don’t care what anyone says…we did not cheat……………………………..much.

Saturday I was the MC for Cascade AIDS Project’s Art for Life. The live auction, silent auction, Tiffany & Co. raffle and door admission raised $600,000.00, a big jump from last years $400,000.00! HUGE thanks to Lotta, Maria and Meesha for getting all pretty and acting as hostesses/greeters! They were troopers and I appreciate them being there so early to help!

Sunday afternoon we saw Sordid Lives at Theater! Theatre!, a benefit showing for the Equity Foundation, and that evening attended the PFLAG fundraiser at Darcelle’s put on by the Gay Oregon title holders. Sordid Lives was so hysterically amazing, I was so proud of my friends in the cast! The Show at Darcelle’s was fun too….I got to MC with my friend Shelia from Vancouver….she’s the one queen louder than me! Ha ha!

All in all, I’ve had a great April! I’ve missed my girlfriends at Darcelle’s, but I appreciate their patience with my hectic schedule…I promise to be back to work soon ladies!

Okay, my one typing finger is pooped! I’ll go for a walk and come back with the fun stuff that’s coming up! Happy Tax week! Ugh!

Xoxo Kevin
 

March 30, 2005

Where's Poison? Pt. I

Yikes! I just realized my last web posting was February 28th! OOPS! Sorry gang........

So today, I'll tell ya what I've been doing, and then tomorrow, I'll tell ya what I'll be doing next! K? K!

This photo I've attached is of Tootie and Natalie, the two best friends on Eastland's Campus. The quick, four night run of the Facts of Life was fast and furious, while also fantastic and fabulous! We had sold out crowds, even had to turn folks away a couple of times! We hated to do that, but, what can ya do?........Anyway, the cast was so wonderful, they really made this ol' queen feel like a million bucks! I chose this photo to send 'cause Natalie (aka Brooks Braselman) turned out to be the best surprise of the whole experience! What a great guy and OMG, an amazing actor/comedian/drag queen! We shared lots of laughs, a few drinks and even pancakes! I love meeting new friends, and it's better when ya just "click"! I miss him already!

A quick run down of what March held for me (beyond what seemed like endless rehearsals for Facts) :-)

The "PFLAG highway roadside clean up project" was a kick in the pants! Kimberlee rallied the troops and had us picking up garbage along a 2 mile stretch on an EARLY Saturday morning! Meesha and I took one side of the road while Lotta and Greg took the other. We "GOT" to wear bright orange vests and everything! Meesha and I looked like the last two gay escaped convicts who simply couldn't flee to Canada until we had the roadside was spotless! Yikes!

A fun Thursday night, Allison Grey had us at the Governor's Hotel selling Apple Martini's (called Equtinis) at the Equity Foundations Awards Gala. Me, being the pushy one, sold the most, but Lotta raised the most $ after she decided selling was for the birds, so she give's them $100.00 and says "I quit!"......gotta love that Lotta! (we couldn't drink while working....get it?)

March had me in flirting with film crews three times, as Poison was invited to be a guest on the Famous Mysterious Actors Show one night, and as a guest celebrity judge on America's Next Top Model: Portland Edition for a two day shoot. The FMA show was a real trip...CRAZY experience, but loads of fun! Sorry I didn't send out the details, it aired last Saturday. A photo of the episode was featured on the cover of this past Monday's Living Section of the Oregonian. Fabulous! I'll be sure to let you know if they air it again!

The Top Model gig was a total blast and the two day shoot will be airing as a one hour special next Wednesday, April 6th, 9pm on the UPN network, cable channel 13, or 49. I'll tell you more about that later! But I can say Drew Carney is my new husband and Buck Head of Z100 is my new boyfriend.......Buck had myself and the other judges (Willamette Week's Byron Beck and Portland's Ultimate Diva, Juanita Howard) on the Buckhead Show the morning after the final shoot.....I love being on air...I didn't even have to shave!

Gotta run now to get ready for the Savion Glover dance performance at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Roxy won tickets at last months performance of the Vagina Monologues, and since Darcelle has to work tonight, I invited myself to be his date! How's THAT for pushy?!

Hope you all are having a great Spring so far, as you can see, March was an ass kickin' 5 weeks for PW, but she takes that lickin' and keeps on tickin'! April looks just as busy, but it'll be such fun, I can hardly wait! XOXO Kevin/PMW44

February 28, 2005

Hey there! How ya been?

So, yes, I’ve been running my boots off! But, it’s been so much stinkin’ fun! The single’s event, pictured above (duh!) was very successful, we raised over $17,000.00 for the Ronald McDonald House, Disjecta and PICA. (Somehow I volunteered to don a French maid outfit and serve cocktail weenies for the house party where Everclear will play an acoustic concert). That should be a hoot, I better figure out when that is…..anyway, Pageant wrapped up on the Portland Spirit…..the closing night was hysterical on Friday, a packed house and a pissed off tap dancing cowgirl and roller skating Latina! Oh well….Pepe and I had won enough I guess. The final Miss Glamouresse was our sweet Kelsey Tyler (Miss Great Plains). Bitch.

We already have scheduled dates for the fall, so have no fear, Miss Texas will be back and out for revenge!

This Wednesday night is our annual fundraiser for Camp Starlight at Darcelle XV, at 7pm. Your $20.00 tax deductible donation not only gets you a night of entertainment like you’ve never seen, you also can enjoy our dessert buffet! Yummy!

Also, mark your calendars for La Femme Plus at Darcelle’s, Sunday, the 13th at 8pm. Our full figured beauty contest is back and the Hawaiian girls are looking to keep the title! Check out www.darcellexv.com for further details.

My calendar has all the latest and greatest and is getting updated all the time, come and see me!

Bye for now! Kevin

February 8, 2005

Hey ya’ll! What’s shakin’?! I’ve been busier than a one legged man in a butt kickin’ contest……Lot’s of you have been writing wondering where I went, so here’s a quick synopsis. Further details of my upcoming gigs can be found on my calendar.

The Pageant run aboard the Portland Spirit has been going great! There’s already talk of an extension into March….the crowds have been a hoot and the play has taken on a new life of it’s own! Not sure how, much longer Miss Texas can keep the others at bay…..I was a shoe in the first two weeks, then something fishy went down last week and I didn’t even place! (#$@!&$).

My assignment with Portland Monthly Magazine and Saks 5th Avenue has also taken on a new shape. Poison is booked to MC the Dating Game and Host the singles auction…all good and well, but now I (as Kevin) have been signed on to appear along with 4 of our singles, on AM Northwest on KATU Channel 2 this Thursday morning! And I spent this morning in the home of Everclear front man Art Alexakis, one of our singles, filming a “live remote on location” segment we’ll use at the auction. He was a great guy and we had fun together. Poison better watch out, Kevin’s getting as much face time as she is! The auction is next Friday, the 18th, at Saks…the doors open at 6pm, $20.00 gets you an evening of booze, food and Poison Waters! Ha ha! Oh yeah, and our singles! J

Let’s see? What else? Oh yes! I’ve also been cast in a one week run of Jaime Morris’ all male The Facts of Life: The Best Little Whorehouse in Peekskill. Of course, I’ll be playing Tootie…the show and it’s cast are out of NYC and will be playing March 24-27 at Theater! Theatre! on 34th and SE Belmont. The actor who played Tootie cannot make the trip (darn!), so I‘ve been asked to fill in…..should be a real blast!

Toss in my time at Darcelle’s and helping Camp Starlight get settled in at Cascade AIDS Project (upcoming Reunion AND Fundraiser at Darcelle’s, by the way!)……and there you have it! My whirlwind life! Enough about me…. Let me know what’s going on with you!  REALLY!

Love, Kevin

January 21, 2005

Tonight is our second opening night of Pageant, and we are all THRILLED to be aboard the Portland Spirit! I know lots of you locals have already purchased your tickets, and I thank you! Now the rest of you who will be in the area these next six Friday nights, best get yours too! ;-)

The show has been re-staged to accommodate this new venue, so even if you saw us at Theater! Theatre!, come see us again! :-)

Those of you too far away, I'll see what I can do about getting my hands on the DVD for your viewing pleasure!

Love, Kevin

December 28, 2004

Happy 2005!!!!

Well gang, another year has passed and I’m happy to have enjoyed our relationship in 2004. Although this is one of my famous “mass e-mail updates”, I do think of you each individually and hold a special place for you all in my life.

So, we were last  in the midst of Pageant at Triangle Productions! The benefit performance for Camp Starlight was a great time, it was good to see those who were able to attend! Speaking of Camp Starlight, I know many of you are anxiously awaiting our announcement of whom we will become an new program of. But I’m not telling you. Yet. As soon as the paperwork is signed, you’ll be the first to know. We have been very busy researching non profit groups to join forces with and I believe the best choice has been made. When it’s all legal, I can sing like a bird, until then, rest assured Camp Starlight is going to be fine, and continue to flourish and blossom and all with your continued dedication and support!

And also, speaking of Pageant (I was, wasn’t I?)…it was a great run, that sadly ended last week. It was so much fun, I really fell in love with all of my cast mates! There were 17 performances in all, I had the understudy stand in for me once, so I was only in 16. And I’m THRILLED to announce that I won 8 times, my crazy buddy Pepe (of bottle blondes fame) won 3 times, Miss Deep South and Miss West Coast each won twice and Miss Bible Belt and Miss Great Plains each won once. So you see, there were 8 nights I was pissed off! Ha ha!

What? You missed it? You didn’t get to see Pageant? Well HOORAY! There’s been an extension! You are NOT off the hook, you WILL see my tap dancing cowgirl act of a black man in a red wig as Miss Texas!  The Portland Spirit has booked us for 6 fabulous nights, two shows a night, on board their fabulous dining river cruise experience! It’s going to be FUN and you’ll wanna see it…you really will! Plus! There’s a bar! Ha ha! The icing on the cake!

Pageant will run on the 7pm and 10 pm cruises each Friday from January 21- February 25. More details will be available on my website soon so check back often.  (Oh, PS: There is no early cruise on the 11th of Feb and I’ll be out of the show on the 18th.)

Why? Because I’m booked at Saks 5th Avenue for the fabulous Portland Monthly magazine’s annual Singles Auction to benefit Ronald McDonald House and PICA. I’m the guest hostess for a local celebrity version of The Dating Game! (What’ll I wear?). It’s going to be awesome trying to match up the local “top” singles in Portland…who knows? Poison just might find herself a…..oh who am I kidding? She’s man enough on her own! She’ll need more than the Dating Game to get her paired off!

Anyway, gotta jet! Smooches! On behalf of Camp Starlight and Pageant…Thanks for all your love, support and dedication!

Hope your holidays have been happy, and all my best to you in 2005!

Xo Kevin/Poison Waters/Miss Texas

December 6, 2004

Hi everyone! Sorry for the intrusion (really, honestly…okay, not so much). Anyway, another great Camp Starlight fundraiser is happening this coming Sunday for all of you that will be in Portland this weekend.

The play I’m currently in (oh? You hadn’t heard?) is having a special 4pm matinee performance on Sunday (Dec 12) and a portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Camp Starlight! See? Easy! AND entertaining! J

For those who didn’t know, Pageant-the Musical is a hilarious spoof on the Miss America Pageant, with all the contestants played by men. There’s great music, dancing and comedy, all scripted up until the end where judges chosen from the audience actually choose a different winner each night. That’s where it gets crazy, especially on those nights where I don’t win….it ain’t pretty folks!

So far we’ve had a great run, good reviews and lots of laughs. My character, Miss Texas, has won three times, Pepe (Miss Industrial North East) has won twice and all the others have each won once, except poor Miss West Coast…..it’s just a matter of what the judges like that night. Crazy and funny!

If you can join us, it would be great! J For tickets to this fund raising performance, call 503-239-5919 Wed-Sat from 1-6pm. Tickets are just $19.00/advance, $23.00/door and $17.00 seniors and students (advance).

Take care! Happy Holidays!    Kevin

December 3, 2004

Okay gang! The reviews are in, okay, maybe just this one so far…but hey! It’s not bad! Hope you can get a chance to see the show, if you are local…..the ticket info is here!   Opening night was awesome…I won! Hooray! Came in 3^rd place both at Wed. Preview and on Saturday! Kinda fun getting to play the sore and bitter loser… hee hee! But came back with a vengeance last night and won again!  Yippee! 

Oh! BTW, this Sunday, after Pageant, I’ll be joining a cast of thousands (okay, 13) at the annual La Femme Magnifique Holiday Show…7pm! Come on! You KNOW you want to!    Xo K

November 24, 2004

Get your tickets now! :-)

Okay, so first I have to thank everyone who helped to make Darcelle and Roxy’s birthday such a success! It was a terrific evening and I know they both had a great time!

Now, on to Pageant! The “girls” were so amazing at the Birthday Bash, I LOVED it! What fun! Even though tonight is our Preview Performance, we had a small audience in house last night for our final dress rehearsal…….I was a nervous wreck…..I knew most of the folks that were there, but somehow that made it worse! Can I just tell you I tap danced myself silly??? The stage manager later told me I was going WAY too fast, ahead of the music even! I guess that explains why I actually KNOCKED me hat off with my own hand! I could have died! Especially since just before the show, I had the great idea to attach my hat to my wig with safety pins, just incase! WELL! Since I knocked my hat off, you know that mean my hair went too! YEP! Me, tap dancing, BALD! Okay, not bald, but practically devastated! THEN in my haste to get the #$@!*& number over with, when I took my guns out of their holsters, I jerked the right one out so hard, it broke in half leaving me “brandishing” only the handle!

I supposed you’ve guessed by now, Miss Texas did NOT win last night. (I heard one judge (my friend Darcelle) gave me a 1!) Well, I suppose I deserved that last night…..not only did I not win, I didn’t even PLACE! I sure hope the old theater myth of “a bad dress rehearsal means a great opening”, is true. I honestly don’t think it can get any worse! Of course the others were practically perfect! I think I was sabotaged!

Hope to see or hear from you all soon and I wish you all a wonderfully Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Kevin/PW

Anyway…..do come see us if you can:

In the heart of the holiday season comes a hilarious musical spoof on an American institution, the beauty pageant. Miss West Coast, Miss Great Plains, Miss Texas, Miss Bible Belt, Miss Deep South, and Miss Industrial Northeast fight tooth and manicured nail to become "Miss Glamouresse" with judges from the audience deciding a new winner every night!  Visit the Triangle Productions website to buy your tickets today!
 

November 9, 2004