Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

$20-$35 Advance | $40 Day of Show

18+ 

Step into a night of unapologetic joy, expression, and pure queer yee-haw magic at Emoji Nightmare’s Pride Ball, taking over Higher Ground on September 5. This year’s Pride Ball theme is Denim & Diamonds – inviting you to serve your fiercest, cvntiest blend of grit and glamour, from rhinestone-studded fantasy to your most iconic blue jean realness. Hosted and produced by Vermont’s own, incomparable, Emoji Nightmare, this electrifying celebration will spotlight an incredible lineup of local and regional queer performers and DJs, two-stepping their way to the stage and the dance floor with bold performances and nonstop energy. Whether you’re dripping in sparkle, rocking head-to-toe denim à la Britney and Justin, or mixing both into a look that turns heads, Pride Ball is your space to shine. Besides a corral full of local queer performers, we have Angeria Paris VanMichaels (Rupaul's Drag Race S14 and the winner of Drag Race All-Stars S9), King Molasses (winner of King of Drag), Denim (Canada's Drag Race S4), and Candace Persuasian joining us. In between performances, DJ sets by Craig Mitchell, GAYBAR, Llu, and Skipipop will keep the energy going for a night you won't forget. Dust off those boots and grab your tickets early to save some cash and guarantee your spot at one of the most unforgettable nights of the year. Plus - VIP ticket upgrades are available. Meet the headliners, get early access to the event, and get your picture taken with the kings and queens by award-winning local queer photographer Hillary Dubie.

About Emoji Nightmare:

Emoji Nightmare has been performing across Vermont and the region since 2015 and is one of the state’s leading drag entertainers. She is host and producer of many of the largest LGBTQ+ events of the past decade. She is the co-founder of the Vermont chapter of Drag Story Hour and a multi-year nominee for Seven Days’ annual Daysies Awards for Best Drag Performer in Vermont.

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

*** THIS EVENT IS KATNISS SOLO ***

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

*** THIS EVENT IS KATNISS SOLO***

Hosted by one of Vermont’s leading drag entertainers, Emoji Nightmare, this brunch promises dazzling performances, upbeat tunes, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious menu as you cheer on incredible drag talent and celebrate Pride Weekend in style. Featuring Sasha Sriracha, Rhedd Rhumm, Miss Chekova, Marjorie Mayhem, Pete Zapparti, and Jizzo. Whether you're here for the food, the fun, or the fabulousness, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Après Slay is bringing peak bluebird ski-day energy straight to the stage. 

Join us in the Mad River Valley for a high-altitude, high-glam après-ski drag show at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield. Hosted by the one and only Emoji Nightmare, this night serves fierce performances, winter realness, and enough heat to melt the snow off Mount Ellen.

Featuring an all-star lineup of local drag excellence from Sasha Sriracha, Rhedd Rhumm, Miss Chekova, Marjorie Mayhem, Pete Zapparti, and Jizzo—each bringing their own flavor of chaos, glamour, and slay to the lodge (no lift ticket required).

Ski all day, slay all night, and then stay for the after party with DJ Craig Mitchell, spinning for you til last call for peak après après vibes.

Grab your fluffiest fits, boldest looks, and biggest energy. Après Slay is where the boots come off and the heels come out.

Immediately following the parade, party with DJ Craig Mitchell and Emoji Nightmare. Bubbles, music, drinks and more for a perfect courtyard party for all ages.

Join Lamoille County's very own queen, Emoji Nightmare, as she brings a crew of some of her favorite local drag and burlesque performers for a night of frost-inducing fierceness. Grab those dollar bills and a gaggle of good friends for jaw-dropping entertainment from performers Sasha Sriracha, Katniss Everqueer, Rhedd Rhumm, Carmen Gettit, Bethadone Clinique, BLAZE, and Taxi Dermi. Get ready for a meltdown snow bunnies, this show will be hot!

Emoji Nightmare is one Vermont's best and brightest drag queens. She got her start in 2015, placing second runner-up in the amateur drag competition, Vermont Drag Idol. In 2017, she formed her production company and has since produced, hosted, and/or performed in the biggest drag shows including New Queers Eve, Pride Ball, First Friday, The Vermont Pride Festival, Espresso & Eleganza, and Untapped. She co-founded the Vermont Chapter of Drag Story Hour in 2017, and became a national board member in 2021. In 2021, Emoji began writing and recording original music. She is the reigning Best Drag Performer or Group in Vermont by Seven Days readers and performs regularly across Vermont and New England. 

Important Event Info: 

• Doors 7pm / Show 8pm

• $20 ADV // $25 DOS

• 21+

• All tickets are GA. Standing room only. Anyone with accessibility needs is encouraged to reach out to venue for accommodations.

• No pets, please

• No outside food or beverage allowed

• No backpacks, large bags, umbrellas, poles or other large obscure items permitted into the venue.

• Tickets are non-refundable

Doors 11:00

Games 12:00

First board free | Free board with purchase of brunch | Extra boards $5 ea

DATE: Sun, Mar 8th
TIME: 11am--1:30pm
AGES: ALL (18+ recommended)
ADMISSION: $20*

* ticket only; food available to purchase separately

18+ RECOMMENDED.

PLEASE NOTE: To guarantee your party can sit together, tix must be purchased under one name OR you may call the box office in advance with your party size (802.859.0100).

THIS MONTH'S SHOW WILL FEATURE:
Emoji Nightmare, host
Sasha Sriracha
Rhedd Rhumm
Miss Chekova
BLAZE
Marjorie Mayhem, special guest
Prisma Pallet, stage kitten

ABOUT THE EVENT

The hairspray! The rhinestones! The outfits! The fabulousness! Spend your morning at Vermont Comedy Club/Happy Place Cafe for an enthralling edition of Eleganza and Espresso: A Drag Brunch.

An ensemble of Vermont’s most dazzling drag queens and kings will help every bite go down easy as they entertain guests and prance, dip and dive around your tables. Hosted by Emoji Nightmare!

Stock your wallet with singles for this interactive, tip-worthy spectacle. And brace yourself for perhaps the bawdiest brunch of your life.

Grab yourself a ticket NOW as this show sells out! Available for sale (separate from ticket price) will be: food, coffee, mimosas, Bloody Marys and more!

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Join us for a wild and colorful party with FOUR talented performers at our Drag Brunch! Chef AJ has created a menu of delicious brunch options to enjoy during this fabulous and dazzling show.

3 Spectacular Seatings at 10:00 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm

Each seating will be 60 minutes with a 15-minute break in between for the performers and to allow time to reset tables.

Price: $55 (includes a welcome beverage, brunch, and performance)
Welcome beverage choice of Mimosa, Prosecco, or NA Sparkling “No-Mosa”.

Brunch Offerings

Porchetta Eggs Benedict served with Home Fries

Lox Benedict served with Home Fries

Florentine Benedict served with Home Fries

Blueberry Lemon Curd Stuffed French Toast served with VT Maple Syrup

Huevos Rancheros served with Home Fries

Shakshuka served with Toast

Grilled Turkey Sandwich served with Fresh Greens

Payment is required at the time of booking. Additional drinks and treats will be available for purchase.

Cash for tipping drag queens is highly recommended!

This will be a fun & sassy show recommended for audiences with open minds and a good sense of humor who are prepared to have FUN! Sassy content may not be suitable for all ages. Please use your own best judgment.

Pro Tip: Leave Your Assumptions Out of It

Are many drag queens cis gay men? Yes. Are all drag performers cis gay men? Not by a long shot. Many drag entertainers are trans men and women, and many are cis women! Nonbinary or genderqueer folx also play with drag to subvert gender! Never assume, don’t ask if a queen or king is “a real girl” or “a real dude”. What all drag performers have in common is that they are people challenging, subverting and dismantling traditional ideas of gender by performing heightened versions of masculinity, femininity, and everything in between!

Meet the Performers

Emoji Nightmare: has been performing across Vermont and the region since 2015 and is one of the state's leading drag entertainers, having hosted, performed in, and/or produced the largest queer events in the state over the past decade. In 2017, she co-founded the Vermont chapter of Drag Story Hour and is the chapter director as well as a member of the national Drag Story Hour board of directors. She is a multi-year nominee for Seven Days' annual Daysies Awards for Best Drag Performer in Vermont.

Rhedd Rhumm: has been a Drag entertainer for over 10 years. Rhedd has graced stages up and down the east coast from Florida to New Hampshire and many in between. She's best known for her high-energy, dramatic, fun, and comedic acts. Forever a community advocate, educator, and mentor, she values getting folx to understand the impact that each individual can bring to the world by being themselves. Rhedd is and will always be "your friendly neighborhood Drag Queen."

Sasha Sriracha: is one of the spiciest queens on the scene. She started performing on a whim nearly six years ago and is so glad she did. As one of only two Asian performers in Vermont, she's here to make her presence known. Although a proud member of Vermont's drag family, Sasha has graced stages across New England, Quebec, New York, and New Jersey.

Puck Wild: Puck Wild is a Burlington-based stage fairy and switch witch who loves to edge audiences with their stage presence and dance moves.

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

$20-$30 Advance | $35 Day of Show

18+ 

Step right up, queerdo darlings!
Welcome to Pride Ball 2025: Freak Show — the glitter-drenched, gender-bending, jaw-dropping queer circus like no other, hosted and produced by Vermont’s own Emoji Nightmare!

This ain’t your average circus. We’re talking a deliciously deviant spectacle featuring drag daredevils, burlesque beauties, sideshow stunners, clown chaos, mind-bending illusions, and dance performances that defy gravity and gender norms.

Featuring show-stopping performances by:
Dawn from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16
BOA from Canada’s Drag Race Season 1
...plus a whole cast of local and regional legends, misfits, and magical creatures.

Under the big top, DJ sets by Kate Kush and Rd Lght will keep the ring spinning all night long. 

So dust off your sequins, unleash your inner oddity, and come be the freak you were born to be. The tent is open. The spotlight’s on you.

About Emoji Nightmare:

Emoji Nightmare has been performing across Vermont and the region since 2015 and is one of the state’s leading drag entertainers. She is host and producer of many of the largest LGBTQ+ events of the past decade. She is the co-founder of the Vermont chapter of Drag Story Hour and a multi-year nominee for Seven Days’ annual Daysies Awards for Best Drag Performer in Vermont.

About Dawn:

Dawn is the self-proclaimed “ethereal elf goddess of Brooklyn” and a standout queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16. Known for her whimsical, storybook looks (complete with elf ears!) and chaotic, lovable energy, Dawn brought big personality and big fashion—even if she never snagged a maxi challenge win. Originally from Raleigh, NC, this engineering grad turned drag star charmed fans with her nerdy glam, kooky humor, and iconic entrance: “Rise and shine, motherfuckers… it’s Dawn.” She placed 6th overall and embraced the “villain” title with a wink—just pure, chaotic fun.

About BOA:

After her explosive introduction on the iconic first season of Canada’s Drag Race, Boa has been making waves, earning laughs, and winning hearts throughout North America! An advocate for mental health, Boa often cites her own five year long recovery journey as a means to connect with others on a deeper level and spread awareness on substance abuse. If you’ve been following along with Boa’s health journey, you’ll know that she is no stranger to a gym, is in love with fitness, and has even become a certified yoga instructor to add to her lifestyle that she’s named “BOGA”! This neon diva brings energy and connection to the stage, online, and television with her most recent project being participating in the recent drag race spinoff “Slaycation”, where Boa, along with a handful of her worldwide drag race sisters were invited to vacation at a wintery chalet. During this iconic series Boa continued to steal the hearts of viewers, displayed her big personality, ridiculous humour, humanizing vulnerability, and infectious charm!

DATE: Sun, Aug 31st
TIME: 11am--1:30pm
AGES: ALL (18+ recommended)
ADMISSION: $20*

* ticket only; food available to purchase separately

18+ RECOMMENDED.

PLEASE NOTE: To guarantee your party can sit together, tix must be purchased under one name OR you may call the box office in advance with your party size (802.859.0100).

THIS MONTH'S SHOW WILL FEATURE:
Emoji Nightmare, host
Sasha Sriracha
Rhedd Rhumm
Miss Chekova
BLAZE
Mac Steamy, special guest
Lizzie Murderz, stage kitten

ABOUT THE EVENT

The hairspray! The rhinestones! The outfits! The fabulousness! Spend your morning at Vermont Comedy Club/Happy Place Cafe for an enthralling edition of Eleganza and Espresso: A Drag Brunch.

An ensemble of Vermont’s most dazzling drag queens and kings will help every bite go down easy as they entertain guests and prance, dip and dive around your tables. Hosted by Emoji Nightmare!

Stock your wallet with singles for this interactive, tip-worthy spectacle. And brace yourself for perhaps the bawdiest brunch of your life.

Grab yourself a ticket NOW as this show sells out! Available for sale (separate from ticket price) will be: food, coffee, mimosas, Bloody Marys and more!

A special collaborative event with Indigenous Drag Story Hour!

Joining us for this extra special story hour is Lady Shug, reader with the Indigenous Drag Story Hour chapter.

Lady Shug is a proud Indigenous drag artist, born for the Diné (Navajo) Nation, raised in the Four Corners area of New Mexico. Lady Shug has been entertaining audiences for over 11+ years, beginning her career with nightly performances on the Las Vegas Strip. Recently, Lady Shug felt called to return home to the Navajo Reservation and now lives along the Arizona-New Mexico border. As a community activist, Lady Shug works with grassroots collectives to fight for equal rights for her 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous relatives living in rural areas and on reservations that have long denied them equal treatment. Lady Shug uses her platform to connect her passions for drag and activism to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with social movements.

In and out of drag, Shug uses both voices to challenge and make change for inclusion, acceptance, decolonization – always within the frame of indigenous resistance. Shug then gained the skills necessary to organize in the four corners area – and from this work, the #ShugChallenge was born. The #ShugChallenge is a mutual aid program that supports the border towns and communities within and alongside their reservation – relatives and folks who are forgotten in the main spectrum of living can find services and support through the #ShugChallenge. 

She was the first drag artist to host a pop-up powwow in Bentonville, AR with Live in America. Lady Shug was recently featured in the Emmy awarded series HBO’s We’re Here, featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Bob the Drag Queen, Shangela, and Eureka. Currently, Lady Shug is touring the US & international territories Landa Lakes on the all-Indigenous LaLa Land Back tour #LaLaLandBack Tour.

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org. 

Join the UVM Program Board and Prism Center for five rounds of Bingo hosted by Emoji Nightmare & Katniss Everqueer and featuring Candace Persuasian (Boston, MA) and some of Vermont’s best performers. Plus - we’ve got huge prizes - you won’t want to miss!! It’s all happening on Friday, August 29th at 7pm in the Grand Maple Ballroom.

Please contact the UVM Program Board (UPB) at upb@uvm.edu for questions and accommodations. For more event information visit uvmbored.com/WOW or check out UPB online at fb.com/uvmupb. #UVMWOW

THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO UVM STUDENTS AND FACULTY

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like...

...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. 

Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two of Vermont's favorite queer performing artists, will be sure to delight and captivate audience members of all ages as they share stories focused on individuality, activism, gender, creativity, expression, and social responsibility. 

DSH was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015. The Vermont Chapter of DSH was created by Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne in 2017. In 2021, Emoji joined the national board of directors for DSH. For more information on DSH, visit DragStoryHour.org.