Good morning, Poppers! FitnessNerd, Summer Clearance Sequoia Pentecost and your gurl Halle have invaded Chicago!! Welcome to Obama Country!! This is what I woke up to as I pulled back the gossamer drapes of our suite:

Probably pretty much what you woke up to, huh? Oh, well. I didn't expect it to be a perfect weekend, but it's already started off as a fun one!!

Just to back up for a minute, I just want to tell you about L O L held at Talbott Street this past Thursday. O M G, kids, what a riot! The Rubi Girls were phenom and Tara Jole (aka Mini-Britney) was just divine! If you have the opportunity to see either of these acts, take it!! Here are a few of my favorite shots from the evening:

After L O L, I skipped on over to Metro Idol to judge and ran into Dannon's Darlins, Cherilynn Douchey and Farah Flame:

One more thing I wanna tell you kids about is actually happening in Indiana. This weekend, you'll experience a little bit of Halle's home state as Mardi Gras makes its way to Muncie...presenting...Muncie Gras!! You'll get a little bit of the Big Easy today and one of the performers is one of my favorite gals, Holly Luyah! Make yourway up to Muncie Gras...if you see Holly, tell her I axed he she durrin'!

Alright, kids...time for the gal to shower and get to shoppin! But just two more shots to share. Ran into some Indy folk out and about here in the Windy City. Bye for now, babies!!

Blasts from the past...

Good afternoon, Poppers!



I hope everyone survived the weekend and you're enjoying a good week so far. As I've probably mentioned, your gurl is on vacation! I haven't done anything too terribly exciting, but I've enjoyed the shit out of a whole lotta nothing!



Friday and Saturday nights, I just laid around battling Montezuma's revenge. I'm not sure what I did to that fucker, but he was pissed off at me! It was soo not cute, but I emerged 3 lbs lighter so I'm not all that mad.



Sunday afternoon I met several friends at Talbott Street for the President's Day Brunch. I really wasn't sure what to expect as I'd not seen much in the way of advertising, but it turned out to be a pleasant afternoon.



The food provided by Hoaglin's Fine Catering was divine and the drinks were lovely. Too lovely. I had a few. Throw in performances by Asia LaBouche, Alana Steel, Vicky St. James and special guests Stacia Renee Onassis and Ashley Cruz and it made for a perfectly drunk afternoon. After we closed Talbott for the afternoon, a rather large group of Pride, Pride Board Members and Bag Ladies headed over to Metro where we continued to imbibe and just enjoy each other's company until I had to leave for a dinner date.

I did meet up with everyone else back at Talbott Street around 10:15 where we continued to drink and tip the gals. I gotta give major snaps to all the performers. Asia, Vicky, Alana, Stacia and Ashley had worked all weekend and some of them even worked (performed) at the fundraiser for Planned Parenthood this past Thursday. Ladies, thanks so much for keeping it going. I know y'all was tired, but you still put on several great shows. Love and hugs to all of you.

Kids, don't forget this Thursday, the Laugh Out Loud fundraiser at Talbott Street. Tickets are still available from Pride Board Members. They're $15 pre-sell and $20 at the door. Should be a great evening!

Please continue to keep Naomi Divine in your thoughts. Gurl's having a rough go at it right now. I'm praying for you, baby.

Well, my drink is watering down, so it's time for me to close this out. Spring's coming, babies...time to get bathing suit ready!

Keep it spicy!

*kiss kiss*

Halle

"I need you...by me...beside me, to guide me. To hold me...to scold me cuz when I'm bad I'm so so baaaaad." True story, Poppers!

Buenos dios, babies! It's Sunday, February 15 and your girl Halle is on VACATION!!! I know, I know what you're thinking. Sweatshop employees don't typically get vacations. But, my boss, Kathie Lee is the exception. I simply reminded her that little Cody Pino has yet to meet the press and she was oh, too happy to give me a full week off! She's so sweet like that!

So before I tell you about what's coming up, let me tell you about what's already happened. Just two events to mention: A) two of my favorite lesbians, Heidi and Ruth became engaged in what I'm told was a truly moving, emotional event at Zoni's closet. I had a moving, emotional event of my own, but that was just food poisoning. I haven't gotten all the details, but from what I understand at midnight on Friday, Ruth popped the question in front of friends and family and drag queens and trannies and some of the local rifraff on East Washington Street. I tell you what. I've known Heidi for about 7 years and while I've had a peripheral acquaintance with Ruth for about 4 years, I've really had the opportunity to grow closer to her this past year. I adore both of these gals and wish them nothing but the best in whatever's to happen next. Smooches, girls!! Let me know if you need someone to perform at your nuptials. Or a seamstress. Or catering staff. I know 'em all.

B) I'm not one to tell tales, but Erica King is now 45! Gurl, I'm right behind you. From what I've been told Ms. King, your current reigning Miss Gay Indianapolis was celebrating her birthday all dolled up and flashing those (new and divine) pearly whites! You get it gurl! Happy Belated Birthday. I wish you many many more.

That brings us to today: if you haven't heard yet, there is a President's Day Brunch being held at and sponsored by Talbott Street. Catered by Hoaglin's Fine Catering, the brunch will be from noon to 4:00 p.m. Reservations were suggested, but this late in the game, you can prolly just show up and be fine. Admission is $20 and screwdrivers and bloody Marys will be available for $2.50 (I'm going to assume well, but who knows...there might be a vodka special). Regardless, cheap drinks. I believe, but can't confirm that the Ladies of Legends will be performing and that some of the Bag Ladies will be in attendance? I've been out of the loop for a minute so I've just been showing up and going with whatever happens. So again, brunch, boobies, booze...noon to 4:00 Talbott Street.

I need to go down and run my laundry through the ringer right quick but before I do, I need to send out love, positive energy and big kisses to my gurl Naomi Divine. She was admitted to St. Vincent's on Friday because of some sugar, stones, stress and shut-down. Seriously kids, possible diabetes, kidney stones, hypertenstion and partial renal failure. Keep her in your thoughts. Naomi, like I told you yesterday, you need to cut this silliness out and get back on your stilletos...backless or not, gurl those gowns are NOT flattering. Let me know if you need my glue gun. Love you, honey.

That'll do it for now, babies. Later this week, look for reviews of L.O.L. (that's Laugh out Loud) a fundraiser being held this Thursday featuring the Rubi Girls and Terra Jole, aka Mini Britney. Just don't call her a midget. I think that's in her contract or something. Kinda like you can't call me a wetback. Which makes sense because I'm not really Mexican, but she really is a midget so I guess it's not like that at all. Never mind. Tickets are still available. You can contact me for information and I'll get back to you.

Last but not least, Summer Clearance, Sequoia Pentecost, FitnessNerd and Halle Pino are going to Chicago!! We leave next Friday, the 20th and will be back on the 22nd. I'm sure there will be pictures and stories to share.

Have a great day, babes!

*kiss kiss*

Halle

Didja miss me?!?

Hola, Poppers!!

It's your gal Halle!

Yes, I'm still alive and high-kicking (with my good leg, anyway). This mini-post is just to serve as a teaser and to let you know to be watching this space. I'll once again be filling you in on all things Bag Lady and drag in Indy.

Special thanks to FitnessNerd and Summer Clearance for helping Halle return to the air.

See you soon, babies!

Keep it spicy!

Halle

Yes yes...Halle knows...

Hola, Poppers!

Halle's been uncharacteristically quiet over the past few weeks and I'm sooo sowwy! She's just been incredibly busy with this, that and the other. Yes, Halle has named her latest boy-toys "This" "That" and "The Other." Kidding, babies. Life is just busy busy, but I wanted to make you all aware of a few upcoming events.

Over the next few days I'll be listing them as the details pour in.

First off is from mah Gurl Holly Luyah. Save the date for December 17th. Zonie's Closet (formerly known as Illusions V) will be hosting a Christmas Drag Show to benefit IYG.

Doors open at 8:00 and the show starts at 10:00. Hope to see you there!

*kiss kiss*

Halle

Indy Pride Bag Lady Bus Tour '08

Hola, Poppers! I hope everyone had a great weekend and is having a great Monday!!


Well, Halle and pals survived yet another Bag Lady Bus Tour relatively unscathed. My only complaint is that i still have no feeling in my toes after being in heels most of the night. I wasn't even wearing a high heel so I have much sympathy for those silly queens who decided to go high whore with their footwear. To paraphrase Robin Williams in "Mrs. Doubtfire," I'd like to kill the mysoginistic bastard who invented high heels."

The night went off without a hitch. There were plenty of creative costumes, lots of fairies and faeries and several group costumes including the Women's Bowling League, the Golden Girls and my friends and I who did characters from Alice in Wonderland...Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and yours truly as the White Rabbit.

With the end of the festitivites came the crowning of your new Bag Lady Bus Tour Queen, Donna Rhea. Congratulations, luv...I hope you have a great reign!

Hugs, snaps and a sashay to Nic Hensley and Rob Hoaglin for raising over $2000 and taking home the Blossom Award this year.

Cadillac Barbie announced today that we have a tenative profit of $6796.93 to report!! Thanks and congratulations to everyone who participated this year. Start thinking about your costumes for next year's tour.

I still have a couple of events to get ready for this week. First of all, on Tuesday, Summer, FitnessNerd, Maestro, Mom and I will be judges at this year's Skaree-oke Contest hosted by RockStar Promotions at Metro. I'm told the contest will be limited to 10 contestants and the competition begins at midnight.

On Saturday, The Damien Centre will host the annual Grand Masquerade. This year's them is "Illusions of Moulin Rouge." The festitivies feature performances by the Indy Pride Bag Ladies, Dance Kaleidescope and special guest performer, Flava. Sequoia Pentecost will be your Mistress of Ceremonies and yours truly has the honor of hosting the silent auction fundraiser.

Sunday will most definitely be a day of rest for Halle unless someone throws something else on her calendar.

Check back shortly, Poppers and I should have some pics from Saturday night.

Much love to you all. Huge hugs, prayer and positive energy to Portia Lynn Van Buren...I'm thinking of you, baby.

Keep it spicy, kids.

*kiss kiss*

Halle

Miss Shining Star Continental Plus 2009

Hola, Habaneros!

Just a quick note to let everyone know about a tres special pageant taking place this week.

Make your reservations now for Miss Shining Star Continental Plus 2009. Get your padded lil tushes to Talbott Street Thursday night, October 23, 2008. Doors open at 8 and the pageant starts at 9:00.

I'm told it will be a tightly run show, but will be an all out extravaganza!

This will be the 2nd annual Plus event, and in April of 2009, they will be celebrating their 5 year anniversary for Shining Star Miss division. Very exciting times ahead! Chelsea Pearl will be stepping down, she was the emeritus queen.

Come out and support your faves!!

For more information, log onto http://www.missshiningstar.com/