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It’ just a silly game. It's outrageous. It's funny. It's DRAG BINGO. Drag Bingo generates income benefiting the Alliance AIDS Services - Carolina through admission ticket sales, bingo cards and food sales. Drag Bingo also solicits funds through sponsorships – making it possible for one hundred percent of monies raised at the event to go straight to the Alliance. Games typically sell out in one week. All prizes won at DRAG BINGO are donated by generous businesses in the community. The Drag/Gay Bingo craze began in Seattle, and additional games are springing up in Boston, Washington, DC, Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Proceeds fund direct care services for people living with AIDS or HIV, education for people at risk and prevention programs. DRAG BINGO captures the spirit of the diverse group of people that turn out each month to find fun, friendship and fulfillment. The show/games weave together the amusing traditions of the game (everyone must stand whenever "O-69" is called) as well as the many unique personalities and characters associated with the event.
Among the many participants viewers will meet are: ”Mary K. Mart”, the hostess, who comes up with monthly themes, builds that night’s show schedule and navigates the game's emotional current from seriousness to hilarity. John Paul Womble, co-host, who by day is the Director of Development and Public Relations of the Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina. The Bingo Verification Divas (BVDs), such as, "Winnie Baygo", “Tequilla Rose”, “Mini Mart”, "Betty Ford", "Ho She Man", "Miss Skittles", and "Yoko Homo" draw fans with their breathtaking costumes and monumental hair extravaganzas. The BVDs sell bingo cards, concessions and help verify bingo winners. No matter what else, you will not be disappointed by Drag Bingo! And to quote Mary K Mart’s pledge, we swear to keep playing Drag Bingo until this crisis is over. Listen to the New Zealand Public Radio story about Drag Bingo. Must have Windows Media Player to listen. |
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