BELLOWS FALLS — Bellows Falls Pride has invited Vermont's premiere drag queens to perform in a holiday drag show on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Moose Lodge, 59 Westminster St. Hosted by Emoji Nightmare, "Santa's Belles" will take to the stage for an adult-only evening beginning at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. for this 18-and-over show.
The festivities will include a celebration of local Gay Games Guadalajara participants Roger Barraby (track) of Windsor and Carl Anhalt (water polo) of Bellows Falls.
Performers for "Santas Belles" feature Anita Cocktail, Emoji Nightmare, Rita Cocktail, Katniss Everqueer, Moxxi Hart, and Jack Rose, and Prince Muffin, with music by Mama Dukes.
Anita Cocktail is the co-host of monthly drag shows at Merchants Hall in Rutland and performs in surrounding towns north of Bellows Falls. For the last five years, her performances have included themed stage revues, public events and, more recently, the inclusion of burlesque performers from Burning Roses Burlesque. Anita also performs as her drag king alter ego, King Cocktail.
As a special holiday perk, Jasper Forest of Ludlow will offer their Oxygen Bar experience for patrons. This fast-growing opportunity is safe and provided by business owner Jennifer Esposito, who travels with the Oxygen Bar to corporate, sports, and health events, as well as festivals, weddings, and other private parties and public venues.
The cost is $20 for the first 10-minute oxygen session. Additional 5-minute increments cost $5 with all sessions including the option of your choice of aromatherapy. Credit cards, cash, and Venmo accepted.
Food will also be available for purchase.
Bellows Falls Pride is a new program of the nonprofit Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, founded in 1997. For wheelchair accessibility and other questions, contact the Moose Lodge at 802-463-4054.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance on the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project website at ramp-vt.org. Click on the Donate button, choose Other and indicate Drag Show in the note line. Confirmation will be emailed to you upon purchase.
Find out more at bellowsfallspride.com.
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