Program
- 5:30 PM - Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction, and Cabaret
- Ty Woo
- Originally from Fort Scott, KS, Ty Woo has spent over a decade dazzling the Midwest Drag Scene with live vocals, comic social commentary, and unforgettable headpieces. Whether it’s Old Hollywood glam or today’s hits, they bring something for everyone.
- Anastasia Krystals
- A mesmerizing drag performer from the illustrious House of Krystals. Anastasia's charisma and artistry shine through in every performance, captivating audiences with her unique blend of glamour and talent.
- Ty Woo
- 6:15 PM - Welcome, Dinner, and Comedy
- Anastasia Krystals
- Shanel Hughes
- Your funny, and blunt, best friend has been seasoned by Dyketopia and The Comedy Fort. Shanel’s humor, warmth, and contagious energy will fill the room!
- 7:00 PM - Mission Moment
- 7:30 PM - Paddle Raise and Auction Update
- Deb Scheer, Auctioneer
- 7:45 PM - IDEA Leader Awards
- 8:00 PM - Silent Auction Winners Announcement and Closing Entertainment
- 8:30 PM - Event concludes
Entertainment
Join us for a transformational evening with auctioneer Deb Scheer and performances by:
Ty Woo
(They/Them)Ty Woo is a homegrown drag performer originally from Fort Scott, KS (southeast). For over a decade they have brought live vocals, comic social commentary and bangin' headpieces to the Midwest Drag Scene. From Old Hollywood to covers of today's bangers, Ty Woo brings something for everybody!!
August Celestial
(They/Them)August Celestial, MA, CTRS, the Space Dyke of Denver, has been performing around The Mile High City for over two years. They got their start in drag back in 2017 during a turnabout show benefiting the Southern Indiana AIDS Walk and has maintained a strong belief in the political and healing power of drag. In 2021 they graduated with their Master’s in Drama Therapy from Kansas State University having written their thesis on Drag as Drama Therapy. They then were accepted as a research fellow at the Don Kelly Collection at Texas A&M University, where they studied historical drag as a form of Theatre of the Oppressed.
Shanel Hughes
(She/They)Shanel Hughes is a hilarious and gorgeous human being who has perfomed and hosted at various venues all across the USA, and is a regular at Comedy Works Denver. Shanel has hosted several events, from the Museum of Contemporary Art's Mixed Taste Intermissions, to Regis University's Black Student Union Awards. She also co-created and hosts Cuff'd in Cabaret, a Queer, BIPOC centered dating show series, and Funky Fresh Fridays, a Queer, BIPOC centered music concert series. She is the former host of Black People Know Things, a highly popular live trivia series in Denver, CO. Shanel has performed in High Plains Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival and Boston Comedy Festival. You can find all of her upcoming shows at @shanelhughesofficial.
Anastasia Krystals
(She/He)Anastasia Krystals is a Denver Showgirl, bringing her living singing and theatrical talents to stages all over the city. Anastasia has opened for acts like Alyssa Edwards, Sapphira Cristal, and Todrick Hall! She sang live this year at Red Rocks with her guitar earlier this year and has gone on to star in her own regular show at Champagne Tiger on Colfax called Modern Jukebox. Weddings and Private events keep her very busy, and it’s truly a personal goal of hers to share drag everywhere with everyone! You can find Anastasia regularly at The Clocktower Cabaret, Osterio Marco for brunch, and in her down time teaching yoga at CorePower, Samadhi, & Ohana Yoga! Follow her for more information and upcoming events on instagram : @anastasiakrystals