Just when you thought everything was going smoothly, that big pink bus from Priscilla, Queen of the Desert took a wrong turn and found itself reinvented as Priscilla, Queen of Dingmans Ferry at the 26th annual July 4th party at the home of Doug Cosh and Terry Talent.
Greeted at the entrance by Julia Healy waving a bloody doll limb, next to her partner Robert in a Dingo costume, Ms. Healy cried out, "A dingo ate my baby!". We are sure Julia, you were at least 4 cocktails to the wind.
As usual, it was totally over the top as every guest took their costumes very seriously. In some cases, deliriously, with more colorful wigs, gowns, makeup and boas than you could find at Lucky Changs on a good night.
Due to Fluffie's unfortunate hearing deficiency she came as Pussilla Queen of the Deserts.....
And for those who who couldn't quite see themselves in drag, there were more than a few Crock-adile Dundees spouting the line of the evening, "Is that a crocodile in your pants or are you just happy to see me?"
To all those straight men who come in drag, with bad wigs, bad hair, bad makeup, and large gowns we salute you and say you are just awesome!
For all of those who came from "down under" (that's an Australian bottom for those of you who don't know), the evening's highlight was the auction to benefit Safe Haven hosted by auctioneer extraordinaire, King, featuring fabulous work from our local artists. Amazing collectible items were up for grabs such as Monica Lewinsky's Blue Dress in size 14 (Monica was a big girl) and a special piece donated by Agnetta from the group Abba, a carefully preserved one of a kind turd in a glass case. We don't know who the lucky winner was on that one but we are sure it would make a lovely addition to any home.
The prizes were modeled on stage by our own lovely Carol Bowman channeling Vanna White.
And some magical moments included supermodel/artist Paul Thomas posing morosely in a pair of Boxer shorts that went for a whopping 15 bucks.
We were treated to some unbelievably gifted talent, like Steven's beautiful understated interpretation of Katy Perry singing "Fireworks" which made us want to shout out "firecrotch".
Even Snooky made a guest appearance.
Vanessa Williams was there, straight from the set of Desperate Housewives. For many who didn't know, she is the separated at birth twin of Ed Hicks. You could certainly see the similar singing styles and body language..
As Doug made a point of saying, the show went on unrehearsed but truthfully who needed a rehersal, when we were all so entertained?
How they do it every year is the result of an awesome community effort, shows you what can be done with the saying "I've got some costumes, you've got a barn let's have a show." (and we hear Doug has a very big barn)
Rating: The one and only 10 Aborigines in Pink Wigs and 10 inch Manalos
