Mrs. Kasha Davis, of RuPaul’s Drag Race® and All Stars Season 8 has quite a history with drag. She, and her “drag sisters,” Darienne Lake, (also of the aforementioned franchise), Aggy Dune, and Ambrosia Salad,, have been the reigning queens of Rochester since before drag hit the mainstream. The quartet is bringing Drag Me to Dinner to Salvatore’s on Saturday, April 13, 2024. But, Drag Me to Dinner is no ordinary drag show; It’s an immersive celebration of drag culture, with dazzling costumes, and high-energy performances filled with laughter and surprise.
Mrs. Kasha Davis is excited to come to Buffalo and to perform at beloved venue. “Is there a better place for drag?” Davis mused. “When you drive past Salvatore’s and you see all the statues, you think, why isn’t one of them in drag? It’s just a fabulous location and the Bellamore Ballroom. I mean, listen, I don’t know any drag queen that wouldn’t like a little extra ball room, and that’s what the place is. It’s extra and it’s fun. It’s dinner. It’s cocktails. It’s a show.”
Davis understands the growth in popularity of drag performance, and feels that the art form is something that everyone can relate to.
“Drag allows an audience member to watch a performer showcase themselves, and their individuality, and their uniqueness, in such an extreme way, that [audience members] can somehow, in that extreme performance and expression, see our similarities versus our differences. I think sometimes one of the best parts of say, for instance Drag Race is Untucked. When you hear the stories of people… their coming out stories, or the relationships with their families, all of a sudden you think ‘Well, I’m not so different than this person. They may decide to express how they want to dress in a certain way, but I’ve had that difficult time with my mother or my father or I’ve had that situation of bullying in school or my sibling has had that, and wow, we are all quite similar, aren’t we?” Adding,
And I think that sometimes we get caught up in trying to understand the differences so much, when really the easiest thing we can do is to make an effort to be kind.”
Davis feels that the keys to a great drag show are simple. She shared that a show, like the one at Salvatore’s, needs a dynamic host to keep the energy high and ensure the show stays engaging. She also shared that mixing up performances with different styles of music and comedy, and more avoids monotony… so the audience might see an Arianna Grande song next to something unexpected, like an Annette Funicello number. “You’re going to see a little bit of everything… But most importantly, what I love, no matter how people believe politically, where they grew up, their age … .If you look across the room of one of our shows, you’re going to see people all gathering together to simply have a good time.”
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The venue is looking forward to the queen’s arrival. “We are thrilled to host this event,” said Josette Hickey-Salvatore, Executive Vice President of Banquets and Catering at Salvatore’s Hospitality. “It’s an opportunity to showcase the vibrant drag scene while offering guests delicious food, world-class entertainment, and a spectacular setting.”
Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, a three-course meal, a drink ticket, and access to the cash bar. Drag me to Dinner is sure to be an unforgettable night of glamor and entertainment.
For ticket information and reservations, visit Salvatore’s website or contact the venue directly.
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