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ring out the sunscreen and start lubing up,
because it’s time for the 16th annual Pea­
cock in the Park. Scheduled for June 30 at
Washington Park Amphitheater, this out­
door picnic and drag show fund-raiser is one of
Portlands largest queer events.
Former Imperial Sovereign Rose Court
Empress Lady Elaine Peacock started the fund­
raiser in 1987 to benefit the Audria M.
Edwards Scholarship Fund— named after her
mother— which has awarded more than
$80,000 in grants since its inception. Although
entry is absolutely free of charge, all your tips
to the entertainers go to the fund. This year
alone, $15,500 will he awarded to gay, lesbian,
hi and trans students or the children of queer
parents who reside in Oregon or southwest
Washington.
Besides raising money for a good cause,
the event is also a great way to get togeth­
er in celebration of Pride. Much like the
Pride festival, Peacock offers a
relaxed, upbeat and positive envi­
ronment, allowing revelers to take
comfort and joy in the strength of
our community.
Scholarship fund administra­
tor and show coordinator
Kimberlee Van Patten agrees
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announcements or
speeches,” she says,
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life,” Van Patten claims, “from dykes to
femmes, from drag queens to leather daddies,
they are all there.” And feel free to bring the
kids, she emphasizes. “We try and keep the
show clean, so it’s not offensive to children
and unsuspecting passers. We get a lot of
people just wandering by...after a few min­
utes watching the show they usually end up
with a snow cone or hot
dog and a smile.”
Expect to do a lot
of smiling under the
auspices of catty
hostesses Poison
Waters and Maria,
who will, no
doubt, bring
some lively
humor, big hair
and had-ass
baubles to the
festivities
The pi
nic and
music—
some live,
M istress of ceremonies Poison W aters (left; and your
some disc
hostess Maria
jock­
eyed— begin at noon,
put it up, and don’t bother driving— parking
but organizers note you
is virtually nonexistent. But don’t cry,
won’t get a good seat if
because shuttles are available from both
you don’t come early.
Embers Avenue, 110 N-W. Broadway, and
the Red Cap Garage, 1035 S.W . Stark St.
T he show starts at
T hey’ll be running continually for your rid­
2:30 p.m. with the scholar­
ing pleasure from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tri-Met
ship presentation.
Don’t bother bringing
also has a shuttle bus available from the Ore­
gon Zoo M A X station.
a canopy because you can’t
Moderate use of alcohol is allowed, but the
drag queens will kick your ass if you get too
drunk. However, Embers probably won’t mind
if you decide to join most of Peacock’s crowd
there for the special after-show Beer Bust: all
the Miller you can legally be served until
10 p.m. for $5. (Count me in.)
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Contact P eacock in the P ark at 503-281 -2811
or wm w.peacockinthepark.com.
M ichael W ayne K eck is a Portland free-lance
writer who has never seen more cock in one
o f his articles. You can thank him at
m ichaelwaynekeck@hotmail. com .
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welcom es her with a raucous applause rarely heard in the echoing
hall o f New York City’s prestigious Carnegie Hall. With typical poise
and flair, these are her opening remarks: “I’m pretty sure I’m the
first Korean-American who has ever stood on this stage without a
violin.
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