MARCH 7, 1997

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

EVENINGS OUT

With the drive-thru closed, pageants return to U4ia

by Jimmie Pechman

Cleveland-I'm baaaaacckk! Now that the 75%-off after-Christmas sales are over at K-mart, I guess I have to get back to work. Not to say things haven't been happening. Take the other day, it was just my good, good friend Iman and myself—two simple

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Contestants for this night were Kelly Cheval, Amber Fenway, Alexis Kennedy and Chynna Divine. There were more "up" dos and tap dancing than your average queen could stand, but good performances nonetheless. I do tend to tear up when I see an unbelievable up do. Most of the pageant regulars, including Jennifer and Keri, have retired from performing-not a good thing in the least! You two are sorely missed. So, it turned out to be a six-Zima night-get the pic?

The winner in the Interview and Talent category was Kelly Cheval. The winner in the Evening Gown and Presentation category was Chynna Divine.

Kelly Cheval won the pageant, with Chynna Divine first runner-up, and Alexis Kennedy second runner-up.

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Jimmie and supermodel Iman.

girls with a dream-hanging out on her recent visit to Cleveland. It was the least I could do. Ah, yes, me and the supermodels... it's my life!

Then today, I'm watching Ricki Lake, and the topic is: "Get a grip doll-you're too fat to be a drag queen!" Who appears at the end of the show (looking fab-u-lous, I must add)? Why none other than Maxie Houston, a U4ia regular and Miss Gay USA at Large. You be proud, girl!

Now for the local hapninz. Since U4ia nightclub has been returned to its original state and the drive-through has been eliminated, pageants can get back on track. On Jan. 24, the Miss Gay Cleveland U.S. of A. pageant was held, produced by Premier Productions. Emcee duties were held by Nicole Andrews with guest performances by Jessica Michaels, Coco Starr, Ivana Grump, Tasha James and Indigo Diamond. The judges were Kimberly Adrian, Katie from K & R Productions, Skipp McCall, and "Mr. Husky Hunk," Roger.

Kelly Cheval

Do notice from the picture of Kelly taken that night: It seems that there was no cash for flowers or a sash-what's up with that? If you have to scratch and claw your way to the top, you at least deserve flora and fabric! Am I wrong? Never!

Until next time...

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PREVIEW SAVINGS

March 12 & 13

Opening Night “HOEDOWN”! March 14

FOREVER PLAID Closes March 9th

An Evening OUT

for

What the Butler Saw

Thursday, March 27

Ohio Theatre

Playhouse Square Center

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Reception and hors d'oeuvres

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Pre-performance Talk Staging a Revolution: Joe Orton and the Beginnings of Gay Liberation by national Joe Orton scholar Francesca Coppa

Betty Marsden and Kevin Lloyd in What the Butler Saw Royal Court Theatre, 1975 Photo David Montgomery

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Gerald Freedman, Artistic Director Anne B. DesRosiers, Managing Director

by JOE ORTON

directed by MICHAEL BREAULT

Joe Orton

8 p.m. Performance of Joe Orton's outrageous sex farce What the Butler Saw followed by a

post-performance discussion of the play.

Tickets: $25 (includes reception, talk

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Call (216) 241-6000

or (800) 766-6048. Ask for code ORT.