By Heather Michon
Correspondent
After being delayed by threats of violence in February, the Drag Queen Brunch took place at Lake Monticello’s Bunker Bistro on Saturday (May 3) without incident.
Local social media accounts filled up with bright photos of almost a half-dozen performers entertaining a large and enthusiastic crowd in a private room at the Bistro.
A good number of children were in the audience, and attendees said it was a very family-friendly event.
LMOA Director Jennifer Richardson took her young family and said the event went well. “It was packed, there were a lot of kids, and there was a visible police presence, so everyone felt safe.”
Richardson praised the show’s coordinators, Jacklynn Dunkle and Amanda Pace Dickinson, for making the show happen despite the odds. “I am so appreciative of Chief [David] Wells and the team at LMPD for making sure we were safe,” she added.
Hosted by RocDun Hospitality, which manages Bunker Bistro, Drag Queen Brunch was designed as a fundraiser for the JD Dickinson Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides scholarships for Fluvanna students.
When the event was announced in January, tickets sold out in three days.
Just days before the event, LMOA received a credible threat of violence, and after consulting with local law enforcement, RocDun decided to postpone the show to give authorities a chance to investigate. To date, no arrests have been announced in the case.
