Drag queens Bootsey Cloverdale and Lady Licious - characters played by Punta Gorda couple Tim Kratts and Billy Rollins - have been doing this longer than perhaps anyone else in Southwest Florida. Why so popular? For an answer, look no further than this recent Bootsey-Licious show at Cape Coral's Moose Lodge No. View Gallery: Photos: Drag queen bingo scores in SW FL More: Meet the drag queens: Colorful characters lead bingo in Southwest Florida And it’s just like it sounds: Bingo games run by saucy, funny drag queens with caked-on make-up, falsetto voices, towering wigs and tons of fierce attitude. This is drag queen bingo, and it’s a catty, campy, dirty-joke-filled phenomenon that’s been drawing big crowds - both straight and gay - throughout Southwest Florida. “You laugh your ass off,” explains Beth Schraff, 60, of Cape Coral. Some of these bingo players have been waiting all week for this. The packed Moose Lodge erupts into cheers and clapping. “Give yourself some applause just for showing up!” “Oh my God, it’s drag queen bingo-o-o-o!” drag queen Bootsey Cloverdale hollers into a microphone from beneath her huge bouffant wig. But this ain’t your daddy’s bingo - not unless Daddy wore dresses, blue eye shadow and ginormous size 17 women’s shoes. Your admission implies your consent to be recorded.Watch Video: Drag Queen Bingo: Bootsey Cloverdale and Lady Licious keep the fun coming Bingomania events may be photographed and recorded for CTGMC publicity purposes.Just give the completed form to any of the volunteers walking around the room. It also gives us your contact information so we can keep you informed on future Bingomanias and CTGMC events. Completing the registration form will make you eligible for door prizes during the night.Although there is no age restriction to play Bingo, you must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages according to CT State Law. You must purchase a ticket at the drink sales table. Cash is not accepted at the bar for alcohol sales.One intermission will be held to allow time for smoking outside. There is no smoking allowed in the building at any time.Since Bingomania is a fundraiser for the Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus, you may also consider donating back all or a portion of your winnings.In the event of more than one Bingo, the cash prize will be split evenly.All games are closed when the host says, “We have our Bingo…”.If you have Bingo, make sure you are heard as well as seen by raising your hand and yelling Bingo! If a Bingo is not seen or heard by the callers, we reserve the right to refuse the prize on that Bingo.Late Bingo call-outs will not be honored. You must call out Bingo on the last number called.Sealed ticket sales close and all winnings must be claimed tonight by the end of Game 10. Players may purchase Sealed Tickets for $1 each from the volunteers working the room. We also offer instant ways to win cash prizes with our Sealed Tickets Games.Bingo daubers are available for purchase at $1 each.Players may purchase cards for Special Games in advance or just before each game for $1 from the volunteers working the room. These Special Games each have a 50/50 cash prize each up to $400. We play three Special Games of Bingo that are not included in the admission packet.We offer a variety of beverages for sale, from soft drinks, water, coffee, and tea to beer, wine, and cocktails. Outside food is allowed (and encouraged!) however, state law prohibits beverages of any kind from being brought into the bingo hall. There is no age restriction to play bingo though the humor is adult-themed and (controlled access) alcohol is served in the room. Patrons may not purchase an admission, or save a seat, for anyone who is not present. A number does not guarantee a seat if you are not present when the doors open.Īn admission must be purchased before entering the seating area. Be sure to return prior to 6PM to queue up in numerical order. If you wish, you may arrive any time after 4:15 PM and pick up a number to hold a place in line. All seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.ĭoors open, and admissions are sold beginning at 6:00 PM. Your $25 admission includes cards for all 12 regular games (not including Special Games). Follow us on Facebook for updates.īingomania is a cash event. BingoMania is held on the second or third Saturday of each month at The Annex Y.M.A.
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