OUTscene: MK's coverage of Darcelle XV's 80th Birthday in Portland!

By MK Scott
OUTscene Editor

On Tuesday, I traveled down to Portland to attend the 80th Birthday celebration or a NW Icon. Walter Cole, aka Darcelle XV, is a true pioneer and is one of the oldest (still working) female impersators in the country and still owns Darcelle XV club.  As I grew up, Darcelle was always vocal and a true leader of  the community. Walter (as Darcelle) even attended my Aunt's wedding to her partner over 25 yrs ago.

I attend her 78th birthday 2 years ago, and wanted to be there for this milestone. Over 400 people attended with a list of Portland's elite including Poison Waters, Mayor Sam Adams, Former Mayor Tom Potter, Michael Allen Harrison (Performer), Don Horn (Theater Pioneer), John Oules (Our House), and MORE!