{"id":69024,"date":"2021-05-24T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/CBMicGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFsbGlnYXRvci5vcmcvYXJ0aWNsZS8yMDIxLzA1L2N1cmlhLW9uLXRoZS1kcmFnLWJyaW5ncy1uZXdlc3QtZHJhZy1zaG93LXRvLXRoZS1nYWluZXN2aWxsZS1jb21tdW5pdHnSAQA"},"modified":"2021-05-24T06:30:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T10:30:00","slug":"curia-on-the-drag-brings-newest-drag-show-to-the-gainesville-community-the-independent-florida-alligator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaynewstoday.com\/curia-on-the-drag-brings-newest-drag-show-to-the-gainesville-community-the-independent-florida-alligator\/","title":{"rendered":"Curia on the Drag brings newest drag show to the Gainesville community – The Independent Florida Alligator"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lip syncing, dancing and fashion statements brought Gainesville community members together for food and entertainment during Drag Brunch Saturday. <\/p>\n

The event took place at Curia on the Drag located at 2029 NW 6th St., and it consisted of an afternoon filled with vegan breakfast, coffee, mimosas and drag performances. <\/p>\n

New to Gainesville, Saturday\u2019s event was its third appearance to the community.<\/p>\n

The show started in March when Curia on the Drag general manager April Williams was approached to hold an outdoor event in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drag Brunch was the first event they tried, and after receiving positive feedback, they continued the event.<\/p>\n

Williams said even though the show is so new, every show this far has been sold out. <\/p>\n

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the event was capped at 45 people, but masks were not required because it was an outdoor event.<\/p>\n

Five performers entertained the audience that afternoon with dance moves, music and eccentric fashion. <\/p>\n

One performer, Tiana Avionce Black, has been doing drag for nine years. Before her performance, Black expressed her excitement towards the show.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has been one of the best drag experiences I’ve had in a long time,\u201d Black said. \u201cThe atmosphere is amazing. It’s fun; it just makes you feel good.\u201d <\/p>\n

Portions of the show included audience members\u2019 involvement, and several people were pulled on stage throughout the drag queens\u2019 lip-sync performances. <\/p>\n

Louise Bielecki, a second-year UF student on the physical therapy track, was one of the audience members brought on stage to dance with the performer and host of the event Cindi Television.  <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a lot of fun,\u201d Bielecki said. \u201cI was pointing to myself. I wanted to get pulled on stage. I liked it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Black said she hopes the show will continue to be something \u201cprosperous\u201d and that those who \u201cfeel unwanted or uncared for\u201d can attend.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll events I do or I\u2019m a part of are a free space,\u201d Black said. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re queer, bi, gay, upside down, you\u2019re welcome. It\u2019s a safe space. You can come, let your mind run wild and be free from the stresses of the week.\u201d <\/p>\n

Shows will continue this summer and take place on a Saturday once a month during two different time slots\u201311 a.m. and  2 p.m.  <\/p>\n

Information on ticketing and updates can be found on its Facebook<\/a> page. <\/p>\n

You can contact and follow Alexis @Alexis_Carson99 on Twitter.<\/em><\/p>\n

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