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Saturday, November 17, 2012

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK's chat with Darcelle XV in honor of her Birthday!

Darcelle w/ Adams in 2010

By MK Scott

This weekend marks the 82nd Birthday celebration of a NW Icon. Walter Cole, aka Darcelle XV, is a true pioneer and is one of the oldest (still working) female impersators in the country and still owns Darcelle XV club. As I grew up, Darcelle was always vocal and a true leader of the community. Walter (as Darcelle) even attended my Aunt's wedding to her partner over 25 yrs ago. Here is my Interview from 2010 for 80th celebration.

INTER-View: Indigo Girls in Symphony on NA Concert Tour!

by Sunny Clark

At the core of Indigo Girls beat the brave hearts of activism. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have always marched to their own drummers, making out the beats of inner wisdom in music, as in life, by championing the rights of society’s marginalized, often playing fundraisers and adding original folk to the lore of too-often martyred victims. Many of us have grown up on Indigo Girl anthems, feeling that much “Closer To Fine,” for having adopted them as our own.
Conducting a career in the public eye with the courage of convictions while earning seven gold records, four of them platinum, and record sales of over 12 million, isn’t the only kind of challenge Indigo Girls embrace. Now touring in support of their 14th studio album, the masterful Beauty Queen Sister the Grammy Award-winning folk/rock duo are also performing select shows with various orchestras around the country. The veteran performers are dedicated to connecting with their audience, so Indigo Girls performing a tour within a tour seems a next step in the marriage of their musical aspirations and level of commitment.

THEATER RE-view: Portland's LIVE on STAGE production of 'Spring Awakening' is "Totally......AWESOME"!

by MK Scott

Last weekend, I ventured down to Portland to see one my favorite Modern shows directed by a fellow HS Alum, John Oules, Founder and President of LIVE on STAGE.

Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of the controversial 1892 German play of the same title by Frank Wedekind. It features music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater. Set in late-19th century Germany, it concerns teenagers who are discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. The original play was banned in Germany for some time due to its frank portrayal of abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse and suicide. In the musical, alternative rock is employed as part of the folk-infused rock score. Spring Awakening received eleven 2007 Tony Award nominations, winning eight, including Tonys for best musical, direction, book, score and featured actor. The show also won four Drama Desk Awards, while its London production won four Olivier Awards.