The revelers at this year's "Apocalypstick" Winter is a Drag Ball may have been celebrating the end of the world last Saturday, but it's far from the end of this 29-year Vermont tradition. After two decades of producing and hosting the event, The House of LeMay is passing the torch to Mike Oxready in 2025. "We couldn't have done it without the loyal support of the entire extended House of LeMay family," remarked Amber LeMay. "I'm happy and relieved to know the event will be in great hands."
After a three-year hiatus from its normal post-V-Day time slot and in-person format, Winter is a Drag Ball is back — "Back to the '90s", that is. More than 800 revelers showed up in costume last Saturday night to shake off some cabin fever at the House of LeMay's 28th annual party to benefit Vermont CARES. Photographer Daria Bishop snapped as many Teletubbies, B-bois and Clueless characters as she could before the whole party got shut down at 10:30 p.m. due to some plumbing issues at Higher Ground. As a result, there was no midnight runway parade and no crowning of best group, duo, king or queen this year.
Bob Bolyard's basement is full of glittery tops, sequined jackets, silky dresses and heaps of sparkling costume jewelry. Psychedelic patterns, nautical looks and custom-made garments.