Praise for the Sparklebration
Deeply moving and powerful, but also a ton of fun!
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Benjamin Gorman, Writers Not Writing Podcast
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Absolutely amazing! No one's going to do something this awesome for me!
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Anonymous
Whatever plans I had for what happens after my passing, I'm going to have to rethink them.
Anonymous
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Kara Picante Muir Sparkle Celebration Crew & Cast
Technical Crew:
Director/Visionary: Charles Austin Muir
Technical Director: Jennie Komp
Stage Manager: Rob Messel
Audiovisual Tech: Luke Sevcik
Projector Tech: Brennan Cooper
House Manager: Jason Farnan
Stagehand: Justin Fox
Stagehand: Rachel Mudge
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Cast:
Celebrant: Justin Hypes
First Reader: Jennie Komp
Second Reader: Paula Lowden
First Musician: Jessica Dover, Mike Doolin
Second Musician: Jeff Overbo
Personal Tribute: Chanel Pichaco
Eulogy: Charles Austin Muir
Picante Spice: Jacque Messel, Beth Melin, Rachel Sinclair, Nicole Sevcik, Rachelle Landreth
The Hussies: Deanna Reed, Chanel Pichaco, Kristiana Kroneck, Shannon Hoyer, Sweetpea Rangel
Airpocalypse: Garth Donald, Jason Cheung, Rob Nechanicky, Charles Austin Muir
Ghost in the Theater: Mother Nature, Technology, Unprofessional Lighting Company
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This does not count the many volunteers who helped with security, displays, catering, setup and teardown, media coverage, and background performances. You guys are hardcore and you rock.
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Photo by Shereen Khoja
Kara Picante Muir Sparkle Celebration!
Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
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Place: Village Ballroom, 704 N.E. Dekum St., Portland, OR
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No offense to anyone's granddad, but this ain't your granddad's funeral! This is gonna be a fiery rock 'n' roll celebration of my favorite Glitter Warrior. Tears, laughter, lamentations, inspiration, the energy is going to be wild!
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Friends, family, neighbors, associates, members of her healthcare team, all of you who know and love Kara, join us for a night to rock the halls of Valhalla!
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This message brought to you by the scintillating Kara Picante Muir Sparkle Celebration Crew.
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FAQ:
Adults only
Kara Picante attire encouraged (shirts, leggings, anything with the Picante logo)
Casual, formal, or stylish wear also welcome
Show up at 7 p.m. when the doors open for a self-guided tour of Picante Con!
ID required for alcohol but not admission
Early comers are encouraged to check out "Good Neighbor Pizza," "Firehouse Restaurant," or "Breakside," within two blocks of the venue.
No elevators or wheelchair ramps; entrance runs at a shallow incline with a handful of steps at the top
Please respect the performers' need for privacy once the show starts