Fab Magazine: Deep Dish by Rolyn Chambers

“I am excited for another evening of the Village’s most creative and totally ridiculous monthly drag contest, Gowntown.

The B-Girlz, however, take it very seriously, with much work going into the planning and execution of this night that combines computer-controlled visuals, skits and tongue-in-cheek songs.

The contestants themselves are always just a bit off kilter — not your typical Woody’s performers. Take Yura, who performs an odd little ballet with his arms as his legs. Or Paris Hamilton, who, at almost eight feet in heels, has to be the tallest drag queen working.

But winning the wire-hanger trophy and some other odds and ends is third-time entrant Portia Glamour. “I’ve actually been doing drag for 10 years,” she tells me, clutching her trophy to her padded bra. I am impressed that she can now actually walk to the beat of the music."

Tags: Fab Magazine, B-Girlz, Dwayne Minard, Parez Hamilton, Yura, Portia GlaMoore, Michelle Dubarry, Jade Elektra, BoylesqueTO

“The entertainment world’s hottest split personality, Jade Elektra/DJ Relentless, moved from New York to Toronto for love and marriage... entered April’s Gowntown and was not only the first runner-up but was promptly invited back as a headliner for the Friday, May 28, edition.” - Fab Magazine



GOWNTOWN: 7th Contest Ball
Friday May 28th, 2010.
Doors open @ 10:30pm
$8 at the door
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre - 12 Alexander Street, Toronto
FACEBOOK EVENT INVITE!

Tags: Jade Elektra, Fab Magazine

THE B-GIRLZ are back with Toronto’s most popular Friday night at Buddies in “B” Times.

GOWNTOWN: 7th Contest Ball
Friday May 28th, 2010.
Doors open @ 10:30pm
$8 at the door
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre - 12 Alexander Street, Toronto
FACEBOOK EVENT INVITE!

GOWNTOWN, a night of drag performers - “old”, “new” and “only on a dare” - who compete to become audience favourite and win a WIRE HANGER, $100, plus a $50 gift certificate from OUT ON THE STREET. (2nd place gets a dildo!).

“Fly” & “Straight” resident DJ & producer DWAYNE MINARD, gets your “hands up in the air” with chunky, funky disco/ house - and riding sidesaddle, “DJHK” (DJ Hard Kora).

Come early as front row seats are bound to fill up as Canada’s first and only all-male burlesque troupe "BOYLESQUE TO" special guest. Guaranteed to leave you hot under the buckle!

JADE ELEKTRA stops by GOWNTOWN “AFTER HOURS” showing off her new wedding ring and bringing a taste of NYC fierceness. An experienced female impersonator, vocalist and recording artist, Jade’s new remix "Bitch You Look Fierce" is now out on iTunes.
Gowntown is held the 4th Friday of every month.

WANT TO BECOME A GOWNTOWN LEGEND?
Want to win $100 and the coveted “Gownie” (wire hanger) award? GLAM-GLAM Productions & Buddies in Bad Times Theatre are seeking fun-loving contestants for GOWNTOWN’S DRAG CONTEST (everyone welcome!).
All contestants must perform a 3-5 minute number - the more creative the better; Winners will be chosen by the audience. (Email gowntown@glam-glam.com to enter).

Tags: B-Girlz, Dwayne Minard, Jade Elektra, BoylesqueTO

GOWNTOWN’s 3rd Contest Ball was bigger and better than ever!



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ANN walked away with a wire hanger and 100 bucks. Her rendition of “Hey Big Spender” won the hearts and gag reflexes of the Gowntowners.

Thanks to CRYSTAL BETH, JENNA SYDE , LADY GWINIVERE VANKEPT, JADE ELEKTRA, MAMA SASS, ANN, Special guests PAUL HUTCHESON & AMANDA MORRA, PATRICIA, JAZZ, KATHERINE, BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES, DJ DWAYNE MINARD, And of course to all the GOWNTOWNERS who make this night so great!!!

Video upload coming soon!


WANT TO PERFORM AT GOWNTOWN?

Come out, strut your stuff along side our hosts, Canada's premier drag troupe, The B-Girlz, on Friday Feb 26th, 2009 at Tallulah's Cabaret as you clamour for glamour and the coveted "Gownie" as well as a cash prize of $100.

All contestants must perform a 3 -5 minute number - the more creative the better. Winners will be chosen by the audience.  

If interested please send an email with your contact information to gowntown@glam-glam.com

**male and female applications welcome**

Tags: Amanda Morra, Dwayne Minard, Buddies in Bad Times, Mama Sass, Paul Hutcheson, Lady GwinivereVanKept, Jenna Syde, Jade Elektra, Krystle Beth, B-Girlz

Don’t forget. GOWNTOWN is tonight at Buddies in Bad Times, Toronto.

Come out and vote for your favourite performer. Dance to house music & get the damn weekend started already!

Work it out girl (and boy)!

Tags: Amanda Morra, Dwayne Minard, Buddies in Bad Times, Mama Sass, Paul Hutcheson, Lady GwinivereVanKept, Jenna Syde, Jade Elektra, Krystal Beth, B-Girlz