Drag Queens /tags/drag-queens Drag Queens en-US Copyright © 2024 Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT St. Louis drag performers will take the big stage at the Factory for The GAY-la /arts/2024-05-24/st-louis-drag-performers-will-take-the-big-stage-at-the-factory-for-the-gay-la The GAY-la at the Factory in Chesterfield on Sunday will feature St. Louis drag performers, band Blusch and electronic producer Umami. Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-05-24/st-louis-drag-performers-will-take-the-big-stage-at-the-factory-for-the-gay-la Jeremy D. Goodwin Branson Board of Alderman approves restrictions on drag shows during final vote /race-identity-and-faith/2023-08-10/branson-board-of-alderman-approves-restrictions-on-drag-shows-during-final-vote The measure limits drag shows to downtown Branson because the area was “created to ensure that the peace and safety of residential and neighborhood-adjacent districts were not negatively impacted by live entertainment uses.” Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2023-08-10/branson-board-of-alderman-approves-restrictions-on-drag-shows-during-final-vote Michele Skalicky Branson, Missouri, passes first reading of new ordinance that would restrict drag shows in the tourist town /government-politics-issues/2023-07-26/branson-missouri-passes-new-ordinance-that-restricts-drag-shows-in-the-tourist-town The new ordinance, which passed a first reading 3-2 Tuesday night, would require a permit to host a drag show and would not allow shows within 600 feet of any religious institution, park or school. It would also bar anyone under 18 from attending a drag show. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:29:28 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-26/branson-missouri-passes-new-ordinance-that-restricts-drag-shows-in-the-tourist-town Michele Skalicky Rolla City Council considers an obscenity ordinance on public performances /government-politics-issues/2023-07-18/rolla-city-council-considers-an-obscenity-ordinance-on-public-performances The move is in response to a drag show held at a public park last month during the Rolla Pride Celebration. Council members said the performance was sexually explicit and targeted minors. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:16:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-18/rolla-city-council-considers-an-obscenity-ordinance-on-public-performances Jonathan Ahl St. Louis drag queens protest proposed laws: ‘We can’t be pushed back in the closet’ /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-22/st-louis-drag-queens-protest-proposed-bans-we-cant-be-pushed-back-in-the-closet As lawmakers in Missouri consider restricting drag shows, drag queens take to the streets. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:53:23 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-22/st-louis-drag-queens-protest-proposed-bans-we-cant-be-pushed-back-in-the-closet Danny Wicentowski Missouri among 9 GOP-led state legislatures that want to restrict or criminalize drag shows /government-politics-issues/2023-02-09/missouri-among-9-gop-led-state-legislatures-that-want-to-restrict-or-criminalize-drag-shows Republican lawmakers in Missouri, Tennessee and other states are advancing bills that would restrict drag show performances. The proposals threaten the LGBTQ community as well as businesses, critics say. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:46:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-09/missouri-among-9-gop-led-state-legislatures-that-want-to-restrict-or-criminalize-drag-shows Jaclyn Diaz How Michael Shreves, AKA Michelle McCausland, Changed St. Louis LGBTQ History /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-12-07/how-michael-shreves-aka-michelle-mccausland-changed-st-louis-lgbtq-history Michael Shreves was a trailblazer for St. Louis’ LGBTQ community. Performing in drag as Michelle McCausland, he won a sexy legs contest intended solely for women. He also led the charge to overturn St. Louis’ archaic laws banning drag performances — by fighting his own misdemeanor arrest. We’ll remember this remarkable man. He died last month of COVID-19. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:25:52 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-12-07/how-michael-shreves-aka-michelle-mccausland-changed-st-louis-lgbtq-history Lara Hamdan Politically Speaking: On The Failed Loop Trolley Revival — And Missouri Senators’ Impeachment View /government-politics-issues/2020-01-24/politically-speaking-on-the-failed-loop-trolley-revival-and-missouri-senators-impeachment-view On the latest edition of Politically Speaking, © 2024 ’s Julie O’Donoghue and Jason Rosenbaum take a look at local, state and national… Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:38:29 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-01-24/politically-speaking-on-the-failed-loop-trolley-revival-and-missouri-senators-impeachment-view Julie O'Donoghue, Jason Rosenbaum The changing face of drag: 'Not exactly a woman but I don't want to be a man' /arts/2018-11-28/the-changing-face-of-drag-not-exactly-a-woman-but-i-dont-want-to-be-a-man Once a month, 90-year-old John Chaney dons a blond wig, dressy suit and heels — and transforms into a Tammy Wynette look-alike who lip-syncs to country… Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:21:20 GMT /arts/2018-11-28/the-changing-face-of-drag-not-exactly-a-woman-but-i-dont-want-to-be-a-man Nancy Fowler 'Drag Queen Story Hour' returns to St. Louis Public Library with a flourish /arts/2018-05-14/drag-queen-story-hour-returns-to-st-louis-public-library-with-a-flourish A group of drag queens in bejeweled ball gowns and stiletto heels brought unexpected glamour to storytime on Mother's Day weekend.A rambunctious crowd… Mon, 14 May 2018 11:03:39 GMT /arts/2018-05-14/drag-queen-story-hour-returns-to-st-louis-public-library-with-a-flourish Shahla Farzan