Fiending for Oprah already? Allow Isolde N Barron to fill your void (ooh, baby), as the Queen of the Eastside hosts Tucked and Plucked: Vancouver's Drag History Live On Stage, running for two shoes, Sept 23 and 24, at PAL Studio Theatre. Join Isolde and friends (Joan-E, Jaylene Tyme, Mona Regina and Peach Cobblah) as they share stories, give the kind of performances that made them stars, and talk us through Vancouver's glamorous drag past. Don't miss!

Sept 23 and 24, 8pm, $10. Box office: 604-684-8028 or online.

Although I've been feeling SUPER mainstream, I’m still keeping it real from Montreal this week. Holla!

We’re 50% through the competition, and despite wondering if Montreal was going to be the answer to the big “What am I doing with my life” question, I’m pretty happy to say that I miss Vancouver and can’t wait to get back to all the people that make my life what it is.

Today we had a talent challenge — who’s the bigger drag queen? My second time in face definitely gave me mad respect for all the performers I know in Van: Joan-E, Robyn Graves, Jaylene, Raye Sunshine, Isolde N Barron, Miss Cotton, Symone, Carlotta, Connie Smudge, Syren…

I also really miss boyfriend Steve. Sad face. Wilted rose.

Here’s a teaser for Day 4 of the competition. Last night, we competed as a team and performed the Spice Girls' “Stop”… check http://www.queeroftheyearcontest.com later today for a full video.

Kisses from Montreal. Thanks for your support and keep voting for Team Vancouver!!!

xx S

Every once in a while, I get to see a performance so amazing it makes me cry. Not because I'm sad, per se, but because it is so terrifyingly amazing that my body more or less freaks out and processes it in tears. Yes. I am a big girl's blouse. But I'm okay with it.

The Entertainer of the Year finals took place on Saturday, Jan 30th at The Odyssey and raised over $1,700 for Dogwood Monarch Society-supported charities. The calibre of talent was incredible, and Odyssey was actually packed at 8:30pm when the show kicked off. After nearly two years of covering events in Vancouver, I have to say that I was EXTREMELY impressed by both the turnout and the performances. 

But there was one clear winner on Saturday, and that was my friend Isolde. Something magical happens when a real performer nails their performance (hence the tears). Backed by a nine-person choir, her gospel-revival drag number had me grinning like an idiot and stomping and clapping and praise-handing the entire time. She transcends drag, and the energy that ripped through the room while she was doing her thing... it was the same kind of feeling you get in an arena tour by your favourite pop star. This video doesn't do it justice, though I'm glad someone iPhoned it:

Congratulations, Isolde! Part of her prize is a residency at the O. Make sure you stop and see one of her shows. Prepare to be amazed.

And I think we have another star in the making. Mantra's opener for the night was definitely worthy of the runner-up position.

Big boy...big boy...I said give me two pair...I neeeeeeed two pair so I can get stomping in my bear force ones...