PAGE 4 Q-Notes
May 1990
New Pageant Crowns Winner In Hickory
By Raymond Ward
Special to Q-Notes
“Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the
Miss N.C.-USA-at-Large pageant for 1990.”
A new pageant was given birth by N.C.
Pageantry, Inc., Sunday night, April 23,
“Ladies-at-large” traveled from throughout
North and South Carolina to Club Cabaret in
Hickory, N.C. Guests began arriving early in
the afternoon for buffet, registration and
interview.
A combination fun theme of a country
shindig and the Miss Piggy atmosphere was
effect^ by clever set decorations using vari
ous farm implements and a scattering of pigs
everywhere.
At curtain time a total of seven large,
lovely women assembled to present their
charms and talents to the audience of a well-
attended contest.
“These big girls are a lot of fiin and then-
contests are just about always more fun, but
let me assure you, they are dead serious about
what they are doing as you will see as this
night goes on,” commented Cabaret’s Mis
tress of Ceremonies, Nancy Newton.
Representing diverse areas of the two
Carolinas were:
Roslyn Rogers, Hickory, NC
Lana Holiday, Winston-Salem, NC
Tiffany Storm, Charlotte, NC
Victoria Parker, Fayetteville, NC
Angel Austin, Myrtle Beach, SC
Marsha Mallow, Asheville, NC
Pearl Gray, Hickory, NC.
A truly star-studded showcast of special
entertainers were in attendance for the event.
The evening of special entertainment began
with the reigning Miss USA-at-Large,
Carmella Marcella Garcia. Watching a sen
sational talent improvising live singing, dra
matic performances and great humor, one
could easily see how she claimed the coveted
USA tide. Other special entertainers included
Mahogany, third runner-up at Miss Gay USA
this year; Nancy Newton, Empress V, de
N.C.; the reigning Miss North Carolina USA,
Lauren LaMasters; the reigning Miss World,
Lauren Colby, and Queen-Mother of the
Royal Court, Sabel Chancellor.
Interview, evening wear and a talent seg
ment that would rival any national pageant
challenged the wits and talents of judges
from Tennessee, Ohio and Charlotte’s own
big beautiful girl. Boom Boom LaTour. '
At the close of a fantastic evening of
entertainment, a character study of Vestal
Goodman, backed up by Jim and Tammy
Bakker (aka Shana Nicole and David Reid)
brought the audience to their feet and the
crown to the head of the first Miss N.C. USA-
at-Large, Roslyn Rogers. In extremely close
competition, first runner-up was awarded to
Angel Austin; second runner-up to Victoria
Parker with third runner-up and congeniahty
going to Marsha Mallow.
“I am fully aware this will be a ‘big’ task
for a ‘big’ girl as I travel and promote this
franchise during the coming year,” stated
Roslyn Rogers after her victory. “I will try to
do my best and I know it will be fim.”
The winner and first runner-up will be
sponsored by N.C. Pageantry, Inc., at this
year’s Miss USA-at-Large in the host city,
Louisville, Kentucky.
Snuffy's:‘Threw’ The Heart
By Nancelle
Special to Q-Notes
Crowds.
Everybody “playing.” Excited. Free to be
themselves in the only “intensely mellow”
atmosphere you’re likely to find....
“You come in and don’t believe it’s Char
lotte,” says Milton, a new and forever-pledged
customer. (“The opening on April 14,1990,
was the ... party of the year!”)
Snuffy’s, Charlotte’s newest progressive
nightclub, is a different concept in its own
league! Snuffy’s is dedicated to the entire
population. One day, as Liaison’s dreamed
of, the management would like to achieve an
“all one people” integration, but isn’t sure if
this is possible. In the meantime, their focus
is alternative.
Snuffy’s was taken over several weeks
ago by Lew Markus, a businessman and
nightclub owner from New York. He quickly
felt that the progressive population needed a
new home: a carefree, posh atmosphere of
the highest quality. A sleek, drama-lighted
“playhouse” decor where you’ll be enter
tained and served by a waitron revue. A
“Southern Hospitality” New York happen
ing.
Catering to the spectra of gay fantasy.
Snuffy’s intends to weekly unfold more fun.
Every Wednesday through Sunday night will
be full of scintillating surprises, some of
them imadvertised....
Dance ‘Til You Drop.
Alternative Amour.
“Mike Night.”
“The Dating Game.”
Performances. (Keri Nichols, Miss Char
lotte America, took the house in “La Jazz
Hot.”) Shows ...
Mimchies.
ETC.
Admission is generally $3.00 for mem
bers. Policy is that everyone pays the same
price. In the future, admission will also mean
charity ... with donations going directly to
local AIDS patients.
By the way, ultra-friendly serving-serv
ice is a part of the entertaimnent, too.
And that brings up a question Snuffy’s
has for you: “What do you want?”
There’s a Suggestion Box in the front
lobby. Right before you leave for spacious,
secure parking.
VERDICT: Snuffy’s is hot! The place to
soiree and be seen... and be with all of your
frnends!
Snuffy’s is located at 933 Wendover Road,
next to Big Lots in the Wendover Plaza
Shopping Center. Hours are 9:00 p.m. to 4
a.m. (or closing). Call (704) 364-7695 (or
7696) for more information.
Toni's Benefits Net Almost $2000
Toni Lenoir bows to the crowd that show
ered him with $1,217 in an April benefit at
Manfred’s. A March benefit at Oleen’s net
ted $603. Toni, an entertainer in Charlotte for
years, has been diagnosed with AIDS. He
performed two numbers during the Manfred’s
event. Entertainers who performed free of
charge and donated their tips at Manfred’s
were emcee Boom Boom La Tour, Melissa
Montgomery, Tracy Morgan, Blair Williams,
Kerri Nichols, Anita Clit and dancers,
Brooklyn Dior, Ben Bagby, Buffy DeMar-
eau and Brittany Michaels.
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Condoms, used correctly and consistently, can
greatly reduce the risks of transmission of
sexually^transmitted diseases, including AIDS.
For more information, call
map
Metrolina AIDS Project
333-1435 333-2437
8:30-5 pm weekdays 7-10 pm weekdays
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live with.
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