Look out Lafayette!!

Good morning, Poppers! Your gurl was excited to wake up to the bright sunshine, but OMIGAWD, why is it so cold?!? I'm happy to say that I'm still typing this while my happy, hairy pussy and I are tucked into my bed. Say hi to Gracie.

As I mentioned last week, the IPBL leave tonight for the third leg of their world tour...Zoolegger's in Lafayette, IN (which was the destination for the first and second legs as well; I think we need more legs). Kokomo, Ft. Wayne, Muncie, Bloomington, Terre Haute...we're waiting for invites!!

Some of your IPBL: Cadillac Barbie, Sequoia Pentecost, Summer Clearance, Rachel Yoder, Regina Bitch and yours truly will be joining some of the gals from Zoolegger's to assemble a fantastic cast for one night only (until the next time we're up there). Showtime isn't until midnight so you'll have plenty of time to get your nap on OR cheer and scream your little hearts out for PURDUE...GO BOILERS!! I hope to see you tonight!

Tomorrow and Sunday nights I'm happy to say I will be performing at Zonie's Closet. I hyperextended my knew (again) a few weeks ago so I don't think I've actually been in the show at Zonie's since back in February. I'll have the pleasure of sharing the stage with the Closet Kittens and Miss Ginger Ale who was recently named first runner-up at Miss All American Goddess at Large. Congrats, gurl! Showtimes both Saturday and Sunday nights is 10:ish DST.

I have a ton of stuff to do before heading to Lafayette, so I'm going to post some pics from IPBL Shimmering Shamrocks Show 2010 for your enjoyment. Thanks to you, we were able to raise $1300 for IYG. Special thanks to Michael, Vivian and the staff and crew at Talbott Street for your continued support of the community.

Besos, Poppers!

Indy Pride Bag Ladies are at it again!!!

Hola, Poppers!

Yes, it's been almost a year since I last posted a blog...would you believe I've been busy? Perhaps busy-ness is no excuse, but I'm running with it.

It's no secret what I've been doing for the past few months and I have to say that I've felt more love and support from this community than I ever imagined I would. It's been like what I remember church being like as a kid...the awe, the wonder, the corporate worship, the pot-luck dinners, the women in fabulous hats and gorgeous shoes and crisp Sunday suits and gloves ~ all the stuff a budding homo would notice.

I've been involved in multiple fundraisers and I'm thankful to everyone who has allowed me to be a part of what I consider to be a ministry to our community.

Before I mention a few upcoming events, I'd like to share just one success story of the many I've seen recently. Friday night a fundraiser took place at Zonie's Closet called Love THY Neighbor. Reserved tables were sponsored by Norma Edwards of FC Tucker; clients and employees/volunteers of the Damien Center; members of TGIF; Great Lakes Productions; Cosmos; Erin Rake of IU School of Dentistry; and Amanda Harris of GayIndy.Com (PLEASE forgive me if I've left you off this list and you were a sponsor) and a $10 cover was requested at the door.


Love THY Neighbor was a fundraiser organized by Jazmyn Taylor for the Damien Center's Coby Palmer Food Pantry and in roughly two hours, almost $2000 was raised. Jillian James, Holly Luyah, Connie Ross, Alana Steele, Angela Stone and Jazmyn provided top-notch entertainment and I, ladies and gentlemen, had the pleasure of emceeing and watching these gals work and watching the funds roll in.


What I mentioned to the audience is that Love THY Neighbor allowed people to see a variety of GLBT organizations all in the same room united in raising funds for the people of their community and it was truly an honor and privilege to be a part of the evening. Thanks again to all the sponsors; Lori and Denice for providing the venue; Jillian, Holly, Connie, Alana, Angela and Jazmyn for giving your time, talents, tushes and ta-tas and special thanks to Jazmyn Taylor for organizing the event. You did a good thing.

Coming up next, Poppers...the Indy Pride Bag Ladies present...the annual Shimmering Shamrocks Show!! This Wednesday March 17 at Talbott Street come see your Indy Pride Bag Ladies laying it all out there to entertain you on the drunkest holiday the United States has to offer. Doors open at 7:00 and the show will start at 8:00. $5 cover and all tips collected by the performers will go to Indiana Youth Group.

On Friday March 26, some of the IPBL will be continuing the Bag Ladies World Tour with our second trip to Zoolegger's in Lafayette!! We were there last November and had a ball with the folks in Lafayette. I believe the show will start at midnight local time. Feel like a road trip? Follow us on up to Lafayette...book a room and stay the night!

And on Sunday April 18, Sequoia Pentecost and Rachel Yoder will host the 3rd Annual Country & Gospel Brunch at Talbott Street. More details to follow but I believe church starts at noon.

Poppers, I'm having the time of my life hanging out with all of you and I can't thank you enough for the love and support you continue to show the Indy Pride Bag Ladies.

Keep it spicy, babies! Amor y besos ~

Halle Pino

Around the world and back snaps to one of my favorite ladies in Indy. "Haaaaay, Miz Young!" If you get the chance, be sure to visit Young's Wig just east of Sherman on 10th Street...she has some of the best hair, boots and jewelry and 301s and 199s are almost always in stock. Tell her Halle axed how she durrin!