Nothing says PRIDE MONTH better than listening to Rufus Wainwright and Kristin Chenoweth belt out HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN, It’s a track from Wainwright’s new album Rufus at Capitol Studios that he recorded to celebrate MIss Garlands 100th Birthday this month.
For more details of the album and Wainwright’s tour check out https://queerguru.com/rufus-wainwright-and-guests-celebrate-judy-garlands-100th-birthday/
P.S. As much as we love Mr. Wainwright….. and we truly do ….we wouldn’t be heartbroken if he ditched that sequined vest. Just saying
Now if you heading to Grand Rapids Michigan the birthplace of Judy and the home of the Judy Garland Museum, be sure to register for the DASH FOR THE RUBY SLIPPERS 5K Run/Walk. It starts at 8 am on Saturday 11th and the Organisers ask that you dress in Wizard Of OZ Costume. PLEASE, as if we need to be asked.
In PTown, Mass where Judy Garland is worshiped as one of the best queer iconic divas of all time, there is a NIGHT OF 100 JUDY’S Birthday Party at the Boat Slip Resort tonight from 9 pm – 11 pm. This community-based celebration of Judy Garland’s 100th Birthday will have Entertainment, Costumes, Videos, Music, and Cake Free admission, Costumes recommended, or dress-up in whatever (like most nights in PTown).
British singer, Debbie Wileman will be doing a brief U.S. tour of her show Happy 100th Birthday Judy Garland! this month, with its final stop at Town Hall in Provincetown on June 26 at 7 p.m.
The album …. I’m Still Here…..which is being released today features hits made famous by Garland, as well as songs made popular by Adele, Lady Gaga, and others. Wileman recently won the audience award for best vocalist at theebrate Broadway World Cabaret Awards.