He was certified as the globe’s oldest drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness World Records and earned notoriety for hosting the longest-running drag show on the West Coast.
“Please join us and celebrate her legacy and memory, thank you in advance for your continued support,” they wrote, adding that all previously scheduled shows at the venue will still go on “as per Darcelle’s wishes.”and earned notoriety for hosting the longest-running drag show on the West Coast.In 1967, Cole purchased the Demas Tavern in the Old Town neighborhood of Portland, and it soon became the Darcelle XV Showplace — a landmark that is still standing today.
In 2020, the space was listed in the National Register of Historic Places — the first place in Oregon to be commemorated for its importance in queer history.
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