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Lexington. Kentucky August 2003
A publication 0F the Lexington Gay and Lesbian Service OrganiZation
Volume 18 Number 8
also PRESENTS: IMPERIAL COURT LAUNCHES
THE VIRA McGEORGE IHIBIT THE REIGN OF THE BIG CATS
The works of local artisan Vira Newly-crowned monarchs Empress 22
McGeorge will grace the walls of The Pride JD Vaughn and Emperor 22 Larry Stanley
Center starting in mid-August. Opening will kick off Reign 22, The Reign of the Big
reception for her exhibit of oil paintings will Cats with Investitures. The Cats Begin 1
be Tuesday, August 12th from 7-9 pm. Both Their Prowl at Club 141 Wednesday, ‘
originals and prints will be available for pur— August 13. Doors will open at 8:30 pm and
chase. The GLSO cordially invites you all the ceremony & show will begin at 9:30.
to attend this free reception, whether you Members of the male and female lines
are looking to add to your collection or if of descent will be named including Imperial
you just want to bask in the beauty that is Crown Princess 22 Lady Marmalade,
art! The exhibit will run through the end of Princess Royal Jenna Jive, imperial Crown
September. Prince 22 Jeff Henken and Prince Royal JC .
Ms. McGeorge grew up in the moun- Lewis. Members of the organization will !
tains of southeastern Kentucky, where she also be granted honorary titles for Reign
learned an appreciation of the natural world 22. Admission is a $5 donation.
that is reflected in her art. There is a artist Upcoming Court events include the
statement by her on page 2. Closet Ball on September 24, The Divas of
Hazard on October 8 and Divas of
Wlshlnu IIIIalI‘ BI] ralaasn fluncart Darkness pageant on October 29
Vlfishing Chair will be releasing their lat— Applications for membership in the
est CD, Dishpan Brigade, with a special, Imperial Court are available at any Court
"Re-Tree Lexington" concert at the event. Membership dues are $5 per year.
Carnegie Center, on Friday, August 8th, at ...for more court news see page 2
8 PM. The CD, a collaborative effort With I‘ fim‘m
award-Winning instrumentalist Kara
Barnard, features Wishing Chair originals, Sponsor of the {g}
Kara instrumentals and traditional tunes, Month
done up in an untraditional way. Just what
, you'd expect from three sassy gals. Local Debra Hensley E
growers and representatives from local %
environmental groups will participate in Insurance %
giving away trees to help replenish the
growth which was lost in this past winter's 276-3244 3
ice storm. ...continued on page 2 l
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