Flyer: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler"
"Flyer promo of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler. On flyer is written ""Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler. Outrageous, Brassy, and Always Divine. Live Stand-Up and Lip-Synch Recreaions of ""The Divine Miss M.""
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Anne Nolan
Drag Album
Anne Nolan
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Photograph: "Leigh Shannon in dressing room"
"Image of Leigh Shannon in the dressing room at Parliament House, Orlando.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Joe Riedley
Drag Album
Joe Riedley
Unknown
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler"
"Image of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler at City Lights.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Joe Riedley
Drag Album
Joe Riedley
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler"
"Image of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler at City Lights.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Joe Riedley
Drag Album
Joe Riedley
Unknown
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon"
Image of Leigh Shannon in her living room.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Joe Riedley
Drag Album
Joe Riedley
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Photograph: "Leigh Shannon performing"
Image of Leigh Shannon performing at Club Paris.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Joe Riedley
Drag Album
Joe Riedley
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Photograph: "Bruce Ground and Leigh Shannon in Club Firestone" (1998)
"Image of Leigh Shannon and Bruce Ground at Club Firestone for the ""Men in Heels"" Calendar party.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Joey Riedley
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Joe Riedley
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Photograph: "Bruce Ground and Leigh Shannon in Club Firestone" (1998)
Image of Leigh Shannon and Bruce Ground at Club Firestone for the ""Men in Heels" Calendar party.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Joey Riedley
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Joe Riedley
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Photograph: "Miss P as Bette Davis" (1999)
Image of Paul Wegman - Miss P as Betty Davis for the calendar "Men in Heels 2000" by Loc Robertson at Parliament House, Orlando.
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born and raised in Rochester, New York and moved to Florida in 1960's, where he graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Theatre at the University of Central Florida. Although known as an entertainer for Parliament House, Wegman was also a performer at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater and adjunct professor at Valencia Community College. Over the years Paul received many awards and acknowledgements from local civic, charitable and theatrical organizations. Wegman passed away on August 24, 2004 due to complication resulting from AIDS.
Loc Roberston Photography
Drag Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Promo: "Florida's Leading Lady: Leigh Shannon" (1997)
"Digital image of flyer promoting Leigh Shannon as Florida's Leading Lady with handwritten to Bruce Ground. Main image and to the right was taken by Loc Robertson.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Ordained Minister, Actor, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Loc Robertson
Drag Album
Loc Robertson Photography
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler" (1999)
"Photograph of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler by Loc Robertson. Photograph was taken at Shannon's store Ritzy Rags, Orlando.
Sponsored by the Cactus Club, ""Men in Heels 2000"" was a calendar tribute to iconic American stars which featured local female impersonators. Profit obtained was given to The Serenity House Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Ordained Minister, Actor, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Loc Robertson
Drag Album
Loc Robertson Photography
1999
Rodriguez, Alexis
"Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com"
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Photograph
Orlando
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler" (1999)
"Photograph of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler by Loc Robertson. Photograph was taken at Shannon's store Ritzy Rags, Orlando. On photograph there's a handwritten note stating:
"To Out & About, The Best! To Miss Betty the only one?
Love Leigh"
Sponsored by the Cactus Club, ""Men in Heels 2000"" was a calendar tribute to iconic American stars which featured local female impersonators. Profit obtained was given to The Serenity House Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Ordained Minister, Actor, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Loc Robertson
Drag Album
Loc Robertson Photography
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Promo: "All Eyes on Me-Angel Depree" (1999)
Image promo of " All eyes on Me" by Angel Depree. The images were taken by Loc Robertson at his apartment at the time, as Depree came to Florida to enter the Miss Central Florida Newcomer pageant. She was titleholder.
Loc Robertson
Drag Album
Loc Robertson Photography
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Orlando
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter" (1997)
A photograph of Danielle Hunter for the 1998 "Men in Heels" Calendar.
Danielle Hunter was born on August 19th and is an entertainer based at Hamburger Mary’s St. Louis, though also resided, and performed in Orlando, Florida. Hunter holds several titles such as Miss Gay Illinois USofA 1991, Miss Tennessee Continental 1993, Miss Southern Nights Continental 1997, Miss Florida F.L. 1999, Miss North Carolina Continental 2000, Miss Continental 2000, Miss Gay Orlando 2002, Miss Tampa Bay USofA 2003, Miss Gay Missouri USofA 2006, Miss Continental Elite 2007, Miss Tri-County Legacy 2008, Miss Gay Florida USofA Classic 2010 and the National Entertainer of the Year, Fl. 2018. Her Drag daughter is Venus Envy and was a close friend of Carmella Marcella Garcia. Loc Robertson comments during the oral history interview pertaining to the collection of “Men in Heels” calendar that Hunter worked at Southern Nights during the calendar photoshoot and lived in the same apartment complex. He also commented that her tag line in Southern Nights was “The Bold & Beautiful Danielle Hunter.”
The photograph was taken by Loc Robertson photography at Hunter's apartment complex in Orlando. Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
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For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Orlando
Flyer: "Something NEW is Coming to Orlando: The 1998 Men in Heels Calendar" (1997)
Flyer advertising a sale of "The 1998 Men in Heels Calendar" at Ritzy Rags & Baubles by Leigh and other selected gay outlets, November 24th, 1997.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Flyer
Orlando
Calendar: "July- Amy De'Milo" (1997)
Calendar of July with headshot of Amy De'Milo and advertisement to The Galley, Naples.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
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Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Calendar
Orlando
Photograph: "Amy De'Milo" (1997)
Photograph of Amy De'Milo by Loc Robertson at his apartment in Orlando.
Amy De'Milo was born on May 27th and is an entertainer in the Central Florida region. De'Milo has received several titles such as Miss Alabama Continental 1992, Miss Lakeland 1997, Miss Florida F.I. 2000, Miss Metropolitan Continental 2008, Miss Gay Florida USofA 2010, Miss Heart of Florida 2011, Miss GayBOR 2012, Miss Gay USofA Classic 2013, Miss Gay Gulf Coast 2015, Miss Daytona Beach Continental Elite 2017, Southern Jewel All American Goddess 2018 and Showgirl Supreme 2019. De'Milo has also performed outside of Florida such as Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Orlando
Calendar: "October- Billie Boots" (1997)
Calendar of October headshot of Billie Boots and advertisement of Ritzy Rags & Baubles by Leigh.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Calendar
Daytona Beach
Photograph: "Billie Boots using mop bucket" (1997)
Photograph of Billie Boots using a mop bucket by Loc Robertson. The image was taken at the Hollywood/Barn Door Complex.
Billie Boots, known as "Florida's Queen Mother", began his drag career at an early age in the Daytona Beach area (he was an orphan and stripped as a woman in a carnival). He experimented with drag names such as Eva Paradise and Candy Barr until deciding to use his own name. He traveled throughout the United States with his partner of 21 years, Tubby Boots and worked as a seamstress for famous actresses and musicians. Although his health declined, he continued to serve the LGBTQ community through raising over $200,000 for local charities and HIV/AIDS service organizations, earning him the title "Florida's Queen Mother". Boots has earned several titles and awards such as Miss Gay Florida America (1974), Honorary Miss Florida F.L. (1997), Official Miss Florida Queen Mother (1997) and much more. His last recorded performance was documented in the film "Queens for a Night", where Boots discusses the cultural changes and requirements in early drag performances and his experience being arrested. His contributions have remained an important part within LGBTQ history of Florida and is felt through the presence of The Billie Boots Memorial Benefit for Outreach, which continues to raise funds for HIV/AIDS.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Daytona Beach
Calendar: "September- Carmella Marcella Garcia" (1997)
Calendar of September with headshot of Carmella Marcella Garcia and advertisement for Full Moon Saloon, Orlando.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Calendar
Orlando
Photograph: "Carmella Marcella Garcia" (1997)
Photograph of Carmella Marcella Garcia by Loc Robertson and taken at Southern Nights Orlando.
Carmella Marcella Garcia or known as the 'Grand Ole Gal of the South' was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on June 25th, 1962 as George Timothy Reed. Known for his multiple talents such as a Country/ Jazz vocalist and comedian, Reed's career augmented through drag performance which began in Nashville, Tennessee in the 1980's and flourished throughout several states; gaining popularity and being featured in television shows i.e. MTV, Comedy Central and others. While he traveled throughout the United States, he was a regular at Parliament House and Southern Nights in Orlando, Florida. Reed also raised thousands of dollars for charitable organizations such and coached female pageant contestants in his later years. George Timothy Reed died in Bowling Green, Kentucky on October 15th, 2019 due to cancer. Carmella has obtained several titles and awards including Miss Parliament House, Miss Gay Florida USofA (1989), Miss Gay USofA at Large (1989), Miss Universe at Large (1992), Miss Continental Plus (1995) and others.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Photograph
Orlando
Calendar: "August: Chanaile Solitaire" (1997)
Calendar of August with headshot of Chanaile Solitaire and advertisement for Encounter Magazine.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Calendar
Orlando
Photograph: "Chanaile Solitaire" (1997)
Photograph of Chanaile Solitaire by Loc Robertson and was shot at the park on Princeton by the Shakespear Center, Orlando.
Chanaile Solitaire was a performer in the Central Florida region and was titleholder of: Miss Gay Black Ohio 1991 and Miss Lakeland 2001. Loc Robertson states that Chanaile was a transwoman, which few people knew at the time, and was more known as the big girl at the small clubs and rather than the larger nightclubs. She passed away, broadly speaking, around 2010.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Photograph: "Crystle Chambers" (1997)
Photograph of Crystle Chambers by Loc Robertson and taken in his apartment in Orlando.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Chris Waldorf or known as Crystle Chambers was born on January 6, 1974 and is an entertainer from Pennsylvania and currently resides in Lakeland, Florida. Chambers has received several titles such as Miss Gay Florida America 1998, Miss Gay Orlando 2000, Miss Gay Florida USofA 2000, Representative to Miss Gay Tampa Bay USofA 2003, Miss Lakeland 2005, Miss Gay Florida USoA 2007, Miss Gay Florida America 2008, and Miss Sawmill 2009. Waldorf states that “I'm just a "BOY" from lakeland who enjoys the art of female and celebrity impersonation not only as a hobby but as my career. The illusion of all confusion....The many changing faces of Crystle Chambers!!!”
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Orlando
Calendar: "January- Danielle Hunter" (1997)
Calendar of January with headshot of Danielle Hunter and advertisement for Out & About Books, Orlando.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Orlando
Calendar: "June- Leigh Shannon" (1997)
Calendar of June with headshot of Leigh Shannon by Loc Robertson and advertisement of www.badpuppy.com.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Winter Park
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon at Train Station" (1997)
Photograph of Leigh Shannon waiting at the train station in Winter Park, Florida. Photograph taken by Loc Robertson.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he also graduated from its university, Fugate Jr. set his business Ritzy Rags Wigs in 1982 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to Ritzy Rags Wigs store, Fugate Jr. extensive work has also produced and directed four films and: Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show, Wild Wednesday’s at once Revolutions Nightclub, Leigh Shannon’s Studio 55, and was a cast member of An Evening at LaCage as Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks, The Footlight Players at Parliament House and The Downtowner in Louisville, Kentucky. Leigh Shannon has won Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite, Miss Kentucky (America and USofA), Miss Mid-West (USofA), Miss North Florida, Miss Central Florida, Miss Mid-Florida, Miss South Florida and has won Entertainer of the Year (The Dixie Awards), The Spectrum Awards and the Head of the Community Awards. In addition, Shannon was 1st Runner-up for: Miss Florida-USofA, Miss Central South-USofA, Florida Entertainer of the Year Nomination and Spectrum Awards of 1998 and 1999. Although known as Mr. Leigh Shannon, he is known for his celebrity impersonations like Bette Midler and Elton John."
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Winter Park
Calendar: "April-Sierrah Foxx" (1997)
Calendar of April with headshot of Sierrah Foxx by Loc Robertson and advertisement for Rainbow City, Orlando.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Orlando
Calendar: "November- Tiffany McCray" (1997)
Calendar of November with headshot of Tiffany McCray by Loc Robertson and advertisement for www.badpuppy.com.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Orlando
Photograph: "Tiffany McCray" (1997)
Photograph of Tiffany McCray sitting on a toilet. Photograph by Loc Robertson and taken in the dressing room bathroom at Parliament House Orlando Florida.
Tiffany McCray was born on September 2nd in Virginia and is an entertainer in the Central Florida region. McCray started drag at the Parliament House around 1995 with Loc Robertson and was also one of the regular showgirls at Parliament. titleholder of: Miss Southern States Continental 1995, Miss Gay Florida USofA 1997, Miss Florida Continental Elite 2009, 1st Alternate to Miss Continental Elite 2009 (Swimwear Category Winner), Miss Gay Days 2009, Miss Renaissance 2010, Miss Heart of America Continental Elite 2010, 1st Alternate to Miss Continental Elite 2010, Miss Parliament House 2013, Florida Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2013, Top Ten at National Entertainer of the Year, F.l. 2013, Miss Gay Southern Nights, and Miss Gay Ocala.
Loc Robertson and Leigh Shannon had an idea to spotlight some local Florida Drag talent, with this selected year allowing selected entertainers a fun photoshoot of their choice where Robertson took a full body and then head shot.
Loc Robertson Photography
Drag Album, Men in Heels 1998 Calendar Album
Illusions in Revue & Ritzy Rags
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Orlando