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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 2010)
Iti 36 WWW JUSTOUT COM NOVEMBER 5 2010 NIGHTLIFE - Super Cougar P a rc e lle XV marks her 80th b irth d ay in style It’s not exactly easy to be fabulous. To keep it up for eight decades and show no sign of stopping, though, is nothing short of superhu man. Celebrate the birthday of Portland’s most glamorous octogenarian—sashay on down to D a rc e lle XV ’s B irth d a y November 16 at the Melody Ballroom. When Darcelle, born Walter Cole, started her Vegas-style revue at the Demas Tavern in 1968, it wasn’t legal for a man to dress as a woman in Portland unless it was for a theatrical performance. So perform she did, and she hasn’t left the stage since. All manner of characters and trends come and go in the drag community; it’s a rare bird indeed that is able to stay fully in character over the long run, as relevant as the first day the wig went on. Darcelle has done just that for more than 40 years and was honored in 2009 among the Stonewall 40 Trans Heroes— a list of influential figures that includes RuPaul and author Leslie Feinberg. Darcelle’s performances over the decades have been consistently hilarious, bucking the crassness and cheap shock value that often serve as crutches for less-accomplished performers. This peppy, clever stage savvy has won the old gal generations o f fans and fueled the success of her titular showcase in Old Town— the longest continuously operating drag show in the nation. In short, we should all wish to age with the hu mor, grace and class that Darcelle has demon strated in spades, and that she’s certain to dem- onstrate with trademark aplomb at her soiree. The evening’s fun begins with a cocktail party featuring a spread o f hors d’oeuvres. A f ter everyone’s properly loosened up, a full din ner will be served in the Grand Ballroom while a showcase of live entertainment celebrating the divine Darcelle’s life and work keeps the crowd guffawing. It’s a surefire recipe for a his toric birthday party as snappy, naughty and fun as the lady herself. As Ms. D told Just Out last year, “Just be happy. It’s being happy that has kept me so young.” A most happy of days to you, Darcelle. Tues., Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m., Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder, $25, with a portion of proceeds benefit ing Camp Starlight, the Audria M. Edwards and Pride of the Rose scholarship funds; 503-222- 5338, 503-708-2585 or darcellexv.com —Nick Mattos your happy hour and night life info brought to you by SCANDALSPDX.COM D O W N TO W N PO RTLAND D B O X X E S /R E D C A P G A R A G E 1035 S W Stark St. • 503-226-4171 Boxxes/Red Cap Garage is the only two-in- one gay club in the city. CASEYS 610 N W Couch St. • 503-224-9062 "All-inclusive" nightclub and lounge. 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