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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. BEST of the BEST!! July 14, 2023OREGON: GENDER TRANSITION CAPITALTell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast.Longest Drag Show Ever!PORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of O'Bryant Square to Darcelle XV Plaza, located at Southwest Harvey Milk Street and Park Avenue.The change honors the life and legacy of Walter Cole, who dazzled people on stage for five decades as Darcelle.“By renaming O'Bryant Square to Darcelle Plaza, we send a resounding message of support and recognition to the LGBTQI+ community, reminding them that they are valued, and they are cherished members of our Portland family,” said City Commissioner Dan Ryan.Darcelle was the oldest working drag queen until her death this March at the age of 92.PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The bill that sparked the longest Oregon Senate walkout in state history were quietly signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday, officials say.The governor's office confirmed HB 2002  – was signed into law and will receive a ceremonial signing at a later date.Provides Dangerous Gender Affirming Counseling and Treatments Without Parents' Knowledge or Consent at Taxpayer Expense!The law guarantees Oregonians ages 15 or older can access reproductive health care, including abortion. It also allows people of the same age to access care without parental permission in some cases and protects healthcare providers from out-of-state investigations and legal action.The bill also backs more gender-affirming procedures in insurance coverage — including facial feminization surgery and hair removal treatments — and implements a fine of up to $6,250 and a prison sentence of up to 364 days for anyone who interferes with health care facilities.•          Eliminates any age of consent requirements for Gender-affirming treatment and procedures. •          Requires written permission from a child of any age for a parent to know what health services—including Gender-affirming treatment—are provided by a health care provider.•          Pharmacists will be authorized to provide Gender-Affirming Treatment medications without regard to the age of the patient.•          By mandating insurance coverage and protecting doctors, this bill sets Oregon up to provide treatments to patients from other states. Republicans returned to the Senate floor June 15 after a multi-week walkout that stalled dozens of bills and left at least nine RepubSupport the showIf you need assistance with a situation in your area, please fill out our free consultation form.DONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com

 RuPaul might be the country’s most famous drag queen, but in the Pacific Northwest, the LGTBQ+ community is still feeling the loss of Darcelle, who passed away earlier this year. The icon, also known as Walter Cole, was arguably the best known and loved drag queen in the region. Darcelle XV Showplace, the drag bar institution she created, lives on where she and others have performed for decades. So when Portland writer and podcast host Eden Dawn was pitched the idea of beating the world record for the longest continuous drag show (36 hours and 36 minutes in Australia), she knew it couldn’t happen in any other place, with locals in the audience participating and cheering them on. What Dawn ended up producing was a 48-hour extravaganza created with a cast of dozens of performers — 60 drag queens, and an assortment of MCs and stand up comedians, as well as a large and dedicated crew behind the scenes. At the end of the two days, a representative of the Guinness World Records pronounced the record set, and presented performers with the official certificate. Still, that outcome was anything but certain. Any one of a series of mishaps and near misses could have shuttered the whole project. Dawn and Fiona McCann produced a five-part podcast telling the story of the triumphs and the tribulations, called “Slaying a Drag-a-thon,” which is a “sidecast” of their regular show, “We Can’t Print This.” The whole event was also a fundraiser with $309,000 donated to the Trevor Project, which helps LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Joining us in studio to talk about the highlights and lowlights are Dawn and BinKyee Bellflower, one of the drag queens that helped break the record.

Darcelle was the world's oldest working Drag Queen when she died last year at 92 in Oregon. To honor her and her years of community service to the people of Portland, the city is naming a public plaza Darcelle Plaza. But first, a woman in Key West Florida is challenging men-only, clothing optional resorts, for not allowing women. Then, Beekman 1802 selects Mrs. Potato Head as their spokesperson for their new skincare product. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbStitcher: bit.ly/1N97ZquGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Longest Drag Show Ever! PORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of O'Bryant Square to Darcelle XV Plaza, located at Southwest Harvey Milk Street and Park Avenue.The change honors the life and legacy of Walter Cole, who dazzled people on stage for five decades as Darcelle.“By renaming O'Bryant Square to Darcelle Plaza, we send a resounding message of support and recognition to the LGBTQI+ community, reminding them that they are valued, and they are cherished members of our Portland family,” said City Commissioner Dan Ryan.Darcelle was the oldest working drag queen until her death this March at the age of 92.PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The bill that sparked the longest Oregon Senate walkout in state history were quietly signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday, officials say.The governor's office confirmed HB 2002  – was signed into law and will receive a ceremonial signing at a later date.Provides Dangerous Gender Affirming Counseling and Treatments Without Parents' Knowledge or Consent at Taxpayer Expense!The law guarantees Oregonians ages 15 or older can access reproductive health care, including abortion. It also allows people of the same age to access care without parental permission in some cases and protects healthcare providers from out-of-state investigations and legal action.The bill also backs more gender-affirming procedures in insurance coverage — including facial feminization surgery and hair removal treatments — and implements a fine of up to $6,250 and a prison sentence of up to 364 days for anyone who interferes with health care facilities.•          Eliminates any age of consent requirements for Gender-affirming treatment and procedures. •          Requires written permission from a child of any age for a parent to know what health services—including Gender-affirming treatment—are provided by a health care provider. •          Pharmacists will be authorized to provide Gender-Affirming Treatment medications without regard to the age of the patient. •          By mandating insurance coverage and protecting doctors, this bill sets Oregon up to provide treatments to patients from other states. Republicans returned to the Senate floor June 15 after a multi-week walkout that stalled dozens of bills and left at least nine Republican and one Independent senator ineligible for re-election under the voter-approved Measure 113.Support the showDONATE, TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com

Today the dedication of Darcelle XV Plaza will be dedicated, our resident Drag Queen Cheralyn Michaels reflects on Darcelle!

Darcelle girl and Queen Summer Lynne Seasons checks in to share updates on the "Dragathon" World Record!

At the peak of drag performance being criminalized across the country, the downtown clothing store Wildfang has partnered with the iconic Darcelle XV Showplace to break a Guinness World Record for the longest drag artist stage show. Kicking off on Monday, the event is also raising $250k for LGBTQ+ youth. So today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza talks with Kevin Cook or, as he's better known, Poison Waters. She's been working at the legendary Darcelle XV Showplace for over 30 years. And since reigning queen Darcelle XV, and world record holder of oldest working drag queen, passed away earlier this year at 92, Poison became the official host. Poison is sharing how she became a part of Darcelle XV Showplace's legacy and why drag performance is so deeply entrenched in Portland culture.  Mentioned on the show:  Link to DRAG-A-THON event: https://www.wildfang.com/pages/dragathon  More information on the proposed district maps: https://www.portland.gov/transition/districtcommission/district-plan And where to fill out the survey to share your thoughts with the city: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPRFD5R  If you want to learn more about Darcelle, listen to our previous episode: Remembering Portland's 92-Year-Old Iconic Drag Queen Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Portland superstar Darcelle XV, also known as Walter Cole, passed away at the age of 92, Poison Waters and other fellow drag queens at Darcelle XV Showplace hosted a show in her honor, fulfilling Darcelle's wish that the show would go on after her death. Poison Waters, also known as Kevin Cook, is a local legend in her own right, having performed drag for 35 years, and she's set to serve as the Grand Marshal in Portland's Starlight Parade this year, following in the footsteps of Darcelle, who led the parade in 2010. Poison Waters stuck around for a bonus episode after the show, which can be viewed at the bottom of this story.

After Portland superstar Darcelle XV, also known as Walter Cole, passed away at the age of 92, Poison Waters and other fellow drag queens at Darcelle XV Showplace hosted a show in her honor, fulfilling Darcelle's wish that the show would go on after her death. Poison Waters, also known as Kevin Cook, is a local legend in her own right, having performed drag for 35 years, and she's set to serve as the Grand Marshal in Portland's Starlight Parade this year, following in the footsteps of Darcelle, who led the parade in 2010. Poison Waters was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to talk about Darcelle, the Starlight Parade and the importance of celebrating Pride Month, especially in an era when drag queens have come under increasing attack in many parts of the country through drag bans and bad faith protests. Pride is celebrated in June to honor the Stonewall Riots, an uprising in New York City that began on June 28, 1969, when police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village. Protests against the raid lasted for 6 days and served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement around the world.

After Portland superstar Darcelle XV, also known as Walter Cole, passed away at the age of 92, Poison Waters and other fellow drag queens at Darcelle XV Showplace hosted a show in her honor, fulfilling Darcelle's wish that the show would go on after her death.Poison Waters, also known as Kevin Cook, is a local legend in her own right, having performed drag for 35 years, and she's set to serve as the Grand Marshal in Portland's Starlight Parade this year, following in the footsteps of Darcelle, who led the parade in 2010.Poison Waters stuck around for a bonus episode after the show, which can be viewed at the bottom of this story.

After Portland superstar Darcelle XV, also known as Walter Cole, passed away at the age of 92, Poison Waters and other fellow drag queens at Darcelle XV Showplace hosted a show in her honor, fulfilling Darcelle's wish that the show would go on after her death.Poison Waters, also known as Kevin Cook, is a local legend in her own right, having performed drag for 35 years, and she's set to serve as the Grand Marshal in Portland's Starlight Parade this year, following in the footsteps of Darcelle, who led the parade in 2010.Poison Waters was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to talk about Darcelle, the Starlight Parade and the importance of celebrating Pride Month, especially in an era when drag queens have come under increasing attack in many parts of the country through drag bans and bad faith protests.Pride is celebrated in June to honor the Stonewall Riots, an uprising in New York City that began on June 28, 1969, when police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village. Protests against the raid lasted for 6 days and served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement around the world.

On today's episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with Darcelle Schafer. She's a special friend and prayer warrior whose life is a beautiful example of faith. Listen is as Darcelle talks to the Risley's about God's presence and how to approach the end of life well.

This week we take a short look into an indigenous South American warrior named Galvarino, who, despite having his hands cut off by Spanish Conquistadors, strapped knives to his stumps to rally his fellow Mapuche community into fighting back. In the news:  the Portland Wolverine is sighted again, a promising anti-Alzheimer enzyme, remembering Darcelle, the USS Robert Smalls, a Sriracha shortage (or is there?), REI closes its Portland location, and more.

Darcelle XV (Walter Cole), the world's oldest drag queen, died on March 23, 2023. She was 92. Since 1967, Darcelle has been performing and running the Portland drag venue, Darcelle XV Showplace, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. I had the opportunity to speak with Darcelle and her friend and collaborator, Poison Waters (Kevin Cook) a few weeks before her death. This is part of our special series, the LGBTQ+ Elders Project. You can listen to previous interviews with LGBTQ+ elders like Angela Davis, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, André De Shields, and Dr. Charles Silverstein. LGBTQ&A is hosted and produced by Jeffrey Masters. @jeffmasters1

Trailblazing Portland drag legend Darcelle XV passed away on March 23rd at the age of 92 after a Guinness World Record making career in drag. We were beyond fortunate to interview Darcelle (aka Walter Cole) back in 2019, along with Anthony Hudson aka Carla Rossi (and co-host of Gaylords of Darkness podcast), as part of the Listen Up Podcast festival. In memory of Darcelle, we're sharing our conversation with her here, discussing how she got started in the true Wild West of drag, the power the art form has had on audiences and on Walter, of course the impact of Drag Race, and what the future of drag looks like.Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to Nuance, the Alright Mary aftershow, plus movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMary's level for EVEN MORE movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com

We listen back to a 2016 conversation with Walter Cole, whose alter ego was the legendary Portland drag queen Darcelle. Cole died last week at the age of 92.

Even though we have published this episode twice already, we really felt the need to pay tribute to one of Portland's brightest starts. Darcelle (AKA Walter Cole) passed away at 92 yesterday leaving Portland without one its brightest stars. Give a listen and you'll see what a funny and warm personality we have lost. 

AP correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on Obit Darcelle Drag Performer. ((Interview with Cole COURTESY: KGW - Ccourtesy is in the package but if edited - MANDATORY on-air credit))

Are you tired of the 9 to 5 and ready to do something you really love? Are you wondering if it is even possible to make money doing what you love? Confused as to how to get started? Tune in as Michelle Larkin, Certified Life Coach shares strategies she teaches her clients to do what they love and earn a profit. Tune in as Michelle shares… · What holds us back from moving forward doing what we love · Strategies needed to take the first step · How she stays organized · And More… Michelle Larkin is serious about helping individuals navigate their professional journey. Her experience progressing from administrative assistant to executive leadership covers several industries. Leveraging passion and experience she decided to engage in workforce development with the launch of UMI Connections. UMI is a consulting platform hosting a podcast, training videos, and live workshops. A transformational leader MIchelle has been instrumental in re-igniting morale, inspiring strong teams and coaching employees through the professional development process. This journey has been rewarding and resulted in several mentees becoming successful leaders in their own right. Queens Moves is a powerful program designed by Michelle for women that unlocks a strategic mindset, encourages confidence, and develops critical thinking. Attendees have consistently gained clarity resulting in the ability to navigate life transitions. She is the mother of three accomplished children Devon with a degree in Graphic Design, Darcelle with a degree in Film and Video Studies, and Danika with a degree in History. She is also the grandmother of a brand-new baby boy Quentin Larkin. This episode's product suggestion are a colorful way to maintain order with Whitmor Magazine Desk Organizers This episode's book selection is Done a guide to Prioritize, Plan and Perform to Accomplish Your Goals. By Dr. Renee Galloway Join my FREE Facebook Group For Women Ready To Live Life Totally Organized. If you need help getting organized to better manage your time and life click the following link to schedule a FREE 15 minute session Contact Me | Janet M. Taylor (janetmtaylor.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Darcelle is the oldest working drag queen in the world, at 92 years of age. Also the owner of Darcelle XV Showplace in Portland, Oregon, Darcelle's entertainment career has spanned more than five decades.We talked about how Darcelle started performing drag, how he has sewn more than 1,500 dresses, and the day he had to tell his wife that he was gay.

Episode #31 - Welcome Darcelle to the show! Another amazing episode of Channel Weird with Clyde Lewis from Portland, Oregon.

Today, the Law Offices Of Quibble, Squabble & Bicker have a very qualified guest counsel to investigate the claims of their newest client, Schmear The Queer. The guest counsel is comedian, author and New Jersey gay icon Ike Avelli who is a bit soft spoken so you'll have to be careful with your volume control. He graciously puts up with the partners and together they discuss the House Of Your Mama, circle of jerks, two weasels, 50 Shades Of Gay, eyelashes are stunning, thieves, Jenna Jameson, Pulitzer prize, John Updike, Judy Blew 'em, New York Times Literary Supplement Porn Show, Marilyn Chambers, Victorian child worker, cuddling with baby harp seals, Ricky Martin, Men You Do, braid your ear hair, Bill Cosby and a roofie, picked the wrong floozie, a scatty old time, The Sopranos, Fran Drescher, Darcelle, gay don't grey, Irish Mafia, Beastie Boys, lil this lil that, Lube: A Gaysical, fascist lubrication, rendered zebra fat, wild seagull eggs, the Village People, Nazi salons, bini boys, Mr. Straight Straightenstein, and Nicole Onoscopy. For other episodes, go to www.qsblaw.org. They are also internettable on: Instagram - @lawofficesofquibble; Twitter - @qsblaw; TikTok - @qsblaw; Uhive - https://www.uhive.com/web/shares/z/QTTCLFU; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quiblle.bicker.3; Tumblr - quibblesquabblebicker; Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/QuibbleSquabble or watch them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LawOfficesofQuibbleSquabbleBicker --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qsb/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qsb/support

In this episode we look at Intuition and Psychic Awareness and how they are experienced in the body (somatically). Angel shares some stories of SYNCHRONICITY and INTUITION from his trip to Portland. I reminisce about my friend who WAS SAVED FROM ASSASSINATION BY INTUITION! We look at how you can GROUND YOURSELF and PROTECT YOURSELF from negative energy. We explore what it is like to be a NATURAL EMPATH, and even talk about Portland's DARCELLE, 91-year-old, Guinness World Record "Oldest Working Drag Queen" Join us now! Shoutout to Angel's new friends! Check them out on IG at @earthjustrocks @golddoorpdx @wildspaceinstitute or www.wildspaceinstitute.org www.mcmenamins.com/bagdad-theater-pub The Cosmic Eye Spirit Wisdom Podcast is hosted by Jason Napolitano co-owner of www.cosmiceyetarot.org and Angel of @angelonthe8thday. A fun and funny talk show that helps you connect to your Spirit Wisdom within! We talk about our experiences and understandings about Spirit, spirits, ancestors, psychic awareness, empaths, intuition, angels, saints, the Spirit World and more. Join us each Wednesday for a new episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosmiceye/support

With the arrival of a new season are you cleaning your home and organizing your closet? Are you ready to spring clean your life? Tune in as Michelle Larkin, Life Coach shares strategies to get unstuck and create the life you want. Michelle Larkin has over 15 years in business experience ranging from sales, to concert and event promotion, to marketing, and small business development. She has a Master’s in Business Administration, and is experienced in government contracting and program management. She is the founder and CEO of UMI Connections a firm dedicated to igniting creativity and inspiring collaboration in the workplace. A transformational leader MIchelle has been instrumental in re-igniting morale, inspiring strong teams and coaching employees through the professional development process. Ms. Larkin is a sought after mentor and business development consultant who has several mentees that have gone on to become successful in their own right. She is the mother of three accomplished children Devon with a degree in Graphic Design, Darcelle with a degree in Film and Video Studies, and Danika with a degree in History. She is also the grandmother of a brand-new baby boy Quentin Larkin. If you need help getting organized to better manage your time and life click the following link to learn how I can help you Strategize and Organize. Check this week's product selection is the office desktop accessory from my organizing shop on Amazon. This episode’s book selection is Becoming Your Own Boss. Join my FREE Facebook Group For Women Ready To Live Life Totally Organized --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Come along with Dan Gore, as he takes us on a journey to the life and career of Darcelle.

Today, on a special episode of Footnotes, guest host and Portland Monthly style editor Eden Dawn celebrates drag queen and fashion icon Darcelle's 90th birthday by revisiting a The Long Play interview from 2016. In this excerpt, Dawn, Poison Waters, and Darcelle talk drag styles and all things shiny.The Long Play was a Portland Monthly podcast, featuring unedited conversations with Portland innovators, game changers, and generally fascinating people.

It's the episode so nice, we aired it twice. Walter Cole, a.k.a. Darcelle turned 90 this week. So we decided to re-release our recording of this Portland legend. He's the oldest working drag queen in the world and as such, has the most interesting stories of anyone we've had on our show. He shared with us what the gay club scene was like back in the sixties in Portland, how different it is now, and what his life story has been about. We feel honored and thrilled that we were able to capture this time with the one and only Darcelle. 

It's the episode so nice, we aired it twice. Walter Cole, a.k.a. Darcelle turned 90 this week. So we decided to re-release our recording of this Portland legend. He's the oldest working drag queen in the world and as such, has the most interesting stories of anyone we've had on our show. He shared with us what the gay club scene was like back in the sixties in Portland, how different it is now, and what his life story has been about. We feel honored and thrilled that we were able to capture this time with the one and only Darcelle. 

We're revisiting this episode of The Long Play from 2016 featuring Darcelle XV. Before Stonewall and the legalization of gay marriage, before RuPaul or Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, there was Darcelle XV's. Founded in 1967, it's the longest-running drag revue in the country, with a never-ending parade of bejeweled dresses, feather boas, Cher tunes, and double entendres. Now 86 years old (at the time of this interview), and still hosting multiple shows a night, we sat down with Darcelle and her right-hand queen, Poison Waters, to talk about what drag means and how the club has evolved, and to swap some great old stories.The Long Play was a Portland Monthly podcast, featuring unedited conversations with Portland innovators, game changers, and generally fascinating people.

An exciting day has dawned in the Sōl Concepts world, as we have our first ever guest Darcelle Bradley! Darcelle is the CEO of Natural Gold, sustainable wellness and beauty products, amongst many other things! On today's episode we discuss the role wellness plays in a woman's life, our mission on this plaent, and the divinity that creates the feminine essence! To connect with Darcelle: www.mynaturalgold.com IG: @mynaturalgold To connect with me! @karunasol_      karuna@karunasol.com

In March do you feel that your life was turned upside down. Are you thinking what you should do next? Join me as Michelle Larkin, Umi Connections shares how we can take this time to reset and take back control of your personal and professional life. Michelle Larkin has over 15 years in business experience ranging from sales, to concert and event promotion, to marketing, and small business development. She has a Master’s in Business Administration, and is experienced in government contracting and program management. She is the founder and CEO of UMI Connections a firm dedicated to igniting creativity and inspiring collaboration in the workplace. A transformational leader MIchelle has been instrumental in re-igniting morale, inspiring strong teams and coaching employees through the professional development process. Ms. Larkin is a sought after mentor and business development consultant who has several mentees that have gone on to become successful in their own right. She is the mother of three accomplished children Devon with a degree in Graphic Design, Darcelle with a degree in Film and Video Studies, and Danika with a degree in History. She is also the grandmother of a brand-new baby boy Quentin Larkin. If you need help getting organized to reinvent yourself click the following link to learn how I can help you Strategize and Organize. Check out my organizing shop on Amazon which has products to help organize your home and life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Don Horn and Kevin Loomis talk about the world premiere of That's No Lady! at Triangle Productions, a new musical chronicling the fantastic life of Portland's own Darcelle. Chances are you know Darcelle, also known as Walter Cole. Donnie has been working on telling the story of this man, who at the age of 37 became a drag sensation before it was ‘popular’. “How did a man put on a dress, sell a ticket, and stay in business for over 50 years? He’s been in business longer than Starbucks!” Kevin plays Darcelle in the show, with book and original song (with lyrics) by donnie, and additional lyrics and music by Tom Grant, Marv/Rindy Ross, Jon Quesenberry, Storm Large, Rody Ortega, Wesley Bowers. This will be a thrilling world premiere at triangle productions!

This week Art and Susan welcome Walter Cole/Darcelle XV! With the help of our friend and Portland luminary Helen Raptis from KATU, we were excited to interview the legendary Darcelle XV, the Oldest Working Drag Queen in the World. Darcelle has been a Portland icon for over 50 years and is being honored with a musical (That's No Lady) opening Sep 19 at PSU's Lincoln Hall, featuring music by Storm Large, Tom Grant, and Marv and Rindy Ross among others. She is also the subject of a book entitiled Darcelle - Looking From My Mirror with a forward by Matt Groenig also scheduled for a Sep 19 release. What a fascinating life. Wonderful stories and such a kind heart, Darcelle has supported the LGBTQ community for decades, speaking in schools about tolerance and staying true to yourself. This was an amazing hour and we feel honored to have had this chance. And we feel super grateful that Helen was willing to join us for this memorable interview. Please enjoy this episode and subscribe! 

We had our very first live show at the 2019 Listen Up PDX Festival in February! While Portland has lovely people and delicious potatoes, it also has legendary drag, including the oldest working drag queen (with a Guinness World Record to prove it!), Darcelle XV! We had the huge honor of sitting down with both Darcelle (aka Walter Cole) and Portland's premier drag clown Anthony Hudson (aka Carla Rossi) to discuss what exactly is Portland drag, how the city's drag scene even started (it's largely thanks to lesbians!) and the experience of watching the queer community evolve through some of its most formative decades. This was a really amazing experience--a big thank you to Listen Up PDX for making this happen! @ListenUpPDX (Twitter) Follow Anthony Hudson at @thecarlarossi everywhere! (And we highly recommend Anthony's podcast Gaylords of Darkness!) Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmary Email: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @alrightmary Johnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram) Colin: @colindrucker (Twitter) www.alrightmary.com

For my first conversation, I was excited to sit down with Darcelle XV. Darcelle has been a local icon and inspiration in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years. Darcelle was previously know as Walter Cole, a boy who grew into a man and did what he thought men should do. He married, got a traditional job and had children. However in his late 30’s he could no longer live the lie of being straight, so, he came out to his wife in the 60’s and set on new journey that led him into another loving relationship with a man for over 50 years and Guinness World Book of records title of the Oldest Working Drag Queen in the world at 87 years of age.Darcelle has been a mentor and an example of strength and courage for gay and straight people everywhere and and is truly a person who is growing old on his own terms, with grace and humor.

Are you ready to take your career and business to the next level? Did you know you can do it with the people you already know?  Tune in as Michelle Larkin, CEO of UMI Connections shares how to create strategic intentions to get promoted , earn more money and do what you love to do. Michelle Larkin has over 15 years in business experience ranging from sales, to concert and event promotion, to marketing, and small business development. She has a Master’s in Business Administration, and is experienced in government contracting and program management. She is the founder and CEO of UMI Connections a firm dedicated to igniting creativity and inspiring collaboration in the workplace.  A transformational leader MIchelle has been instrumental in re-igniting morale, inspiring strong teams and coaching employees through the professional development process.  Ms. Larkin is a sought after mentor and business development consultant who has several mentees that have gone on to become successful in their own right.  She is the mother of three accomplished children Devon with a degree in Graphic Design, Darcelle with a degree in Film and Video Studies, and Danika with a degree in History. She is also the grandmother of a brand-new baby boy Quentin Larkin. Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you Check out my organizing shop on Amazon which has products to help organize your home and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

For Beyond 50's "Celebrity" talks, listen to an interview with Walter Cole. He is famously known by his alter ego, "Darcelle", the female impersonator from Portland, Oregon to run the longest-running drag cabaret on the West Coast. You'll find out his history of leaving the military in the 1950s to start a family life that ended in divorce after eighteen years of marriage when he accepted being gay. Cole developed his interests in acting when he opened Darvelle's XV in 1967 to perform drag cabaret. He'll also talk about being a local icon and creating La Femme Magnifique Pageant that is an annual event to crown the most glamorous female impersonator in the world. Tune in to Beyond 50: America's Variety Talk Radio Show on the natural, holistic, green and sustainable lifestyle. Visit Beyond 50 Radio (https://www.Beyond50Radio.com) and sign up for our Exclusive Updates.

In this week's episode we feature Walter Cole, you might know him by his stage name, Darcelle. Walter was born and raised in Portland, and in the 60's bought a tavern that became the Darcelle XV Showplace. He started dressing in drag shortly after he bought the tavern and in 2016 Darcelle was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Oldest Drag Queen.

Congressman Earl Blumenauer shares his perspective on the recent election, chef Naomi Pomeroy strives to make a gourmet dish with ingredients sourced from our local convenience store, Darcelle reflects on her path to becoming America's oldest drag queen, comedian Mohanad Elshieky compares notes on life in Portland to his hometown of Benghazi, and My Bubba makes us lonesome... in a good way.

Portland Pride Stands Up For OrlandoAfter the shooting at the Pulse night club in Orlando, leaders of Portland Pride and community members have organized several candlelight vigils, and many artists, arts groups and pride parties are re-configuring their plans to lend their support to the victims of the tragedy. We talk with Don Horn, the founder of Triangle Productions, a theater well-known for producing LGBT plays. Currently, they're sending a percentage of ticket sales for "American Idiot" (June 9–July 2) to the Orlando's LGBT community Center. Portland Music Distributor Closes Doors, Leaving Hundreds of Bands And Labels In The Lurch - 1:50Several hundred small music labels and recording artists around the world — including Portland's Pink Martini, Cappella Roman, Three Leg Torso, and more — are faced with buying their own music back from Portland distributor, Allegro Media Group. Several labels and artists affected by the liquidation told OPB they were not notified by the company about what was happening, and have been desperate to get information. Writer Lindy West Takes On The Trolls With Humor - 8:15Lindy West started her writing career focused on comedy and popular culture at “The Stranger,” a Seattle weekly. But a funny thing happened on the way to a career of movie reviews and standup listings. West started writing about things she couldn’t avoid any more: About being fat. About finding rape jokes offensive and culturally corrosive. And about the vicious responses she got to her outspoken feminism. She captures her hilarious, and at times troubling, experience in "Shrill: Notes From a Loud Woman." Darcelle XV Shines As America's Oldest Drag Queen - 18:44Oregon-native Walter Cole had no idea when he opened a small, lesbian-geared bar in 1967 that it would become a drag club, least of all what's widely believed to be the longest-running drag show west of the Mississippi. Since he first put on a gown, he's gone on to perform two shows a night, five nights a week for decades, transforming his bar into an institution that has influenced generations of Oregonians.Writer Mary Roach On Maggots And Penis Transplants - 24:38Mary Roach has made a name for herself for bringing humor to the darker corners of science with books like "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" and "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex." Now she takes on the science of modern warfare with "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War,” plumbing into why diarrhea is a threat to national security and how maggots became and FDA-approved medical device. opbmusic Big SXSW Discovery: Big Thief - 34:19When opbmusic producers stumbled on to Big Thief at South by Southwest this year, they couldn’t wait to get the word out. Just a week later, the folk-tinged indie rock band from Brooklyn trekked to Portland for its first ever radio session. The band’s first album, “Masterpiece,” was released by Saddle Creek Records in May.Peter Sagal Takes Us Behind The Scenes On "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" - 44:45There’s likely no one in less need of an introduction to public radio listeners than NPR host Peter Sagal, who is bringing "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" back to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on June 23–24. We got Sagal on the phone to talk about what it was like to transition from writing plays to comedy, why he has to write 20 jokes just to get one good one, and why it's so hard to poke fun at Donald Trump.

Siblings grow up in the same households for the most part, but their growing-up experience differs greatly.  I talked to my sister Darcelle about our young lives, and how we've become friends as adults, while not being friends with our other two sisters.

No More Issues, Coffee Bubbles, Sarah Theories, Taste And Aroma, Adult Soap Box Derby, Volcanoes, Mimosa Fail, Grog, Hilarity Ensues, Ball Talk, SEC, A&M Stinky, 3 Home Run Catches, Fired Carpenter, Rival School, Skier Peer, AUDIBLE, Jimmy Jokes, World Of Crazy, Darcelle, Janie Lane, Dating Sight, Blowup Doll, Urine Therapy