Dear Ruthie,
I like wearing my wife’s panties before sex. It’s fun, silly and she seems to enjoy it. I don’t wear them for long before we get down to business, if you know what I mean. Not that there’s anything wrong with it, but I’m not a cross-dresser, drag queen or anything, am I?
—Panty Raider
Dear Raider,
Don’t get your panties in a wad, doll face. What you and the wifey do behind closed doors is no one’s bee’s wax but your own. For what it’s worth, it doesn’t sound like you’re a cross dresser, transsexual or even an underwear fetishist, but who cares? Simply enjoy the moment and don’t think about it so much! Slip on those satin thongs, sugar, and hit the sheets with your honey!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 17: ‘Spring is in Bloom Group Show’ Gallery Night at Milwaukee LGBT Center (1110 N. Market St.): It’s time to get classy, people…and drink some wine. Step into spring with this LGBT contribution to the opening of the Third Ward’s Gallery Night. The exciting new exhibit blooms from 5 to 9 p.m., offering works from several local artists and spotlighting photography, paper and mixed media. Now, how about that wine?
April 17: Eighth Annual Drag Show at Alverno College (3401 S. 39th St., Founders Hall): Say what? Alverno College has an annual drag show? You got it, sugar booger! The school’s Gay-Straight Alliance hosts this gender-bending good time that’s free to the public and open to all ages. In addition, the group is collecting toothpaste, shampoo and gently used teen clothing to donate to Pathfinders, an organization that helps homeless youth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. See alvernodragshow.weebly.com for more.
April 18: Kickoff Party for Ruthie’s Kennel Club at Art*Bar (722 E. Burleigh St.): Join my crew and me as we launch another fundraising year, benefitting several of Wisconsin’s animal-related shelters. Free and open to the public, this Saturday 5 p.m. happy hour includes food, a 50/50 raffle and more. See who we’re raising funds for this year, celebrate last year’s successes and buy me drinks! Turn your porn box to ruthieskennelclub.org for more.
April 18: Roller Derby Double Header with Brew City Bruisers at Waukesha Expo Center (1000 Northview Road): You can’t help but have a blast watching these hardcore gals strap it on (I’m talking about roller skates, folks). Doors open at 6 p.m., with the dames hitting the rink an hour later. Best of all, you get two games for the price of one! See brewcitybruisers.com for details, and then check out the change-of-pace night you won’t forget.
April 18: Opening Night of ‘Rx’ at Plymouth Church (2717 E. Hampshire): Director Mark Bucher took his Boulevard Theatre out of Bay View and onto the road, debuting this comedy at a popular East Side church. Described as a “pharmaceutical farce,” this kooky comedy dissects the drug industry and takes pill popping to new levels. Written by Kate Fodor and featuring a cream-of-the-crop cast, the show offers a prescription for funny bones. (That sounds dirty.) Consult your doctor and then hit boulevardtheatre.com for show times and tickets.
April 18: Tan’n’Hide Party at Harbor Room (117 E. Greenfield Ave.): Like leather? Like cigars? Like shirtless men? Like drink specials? Wait, where was I? I lost myself at “shirtless men.” Enjoy it all at Harbor Room during this leather-and-cigar fest hosted by the Wisconsin Power Exchange social group. The sexy Saturday begins at 8 p.m. and doesn’t let up until bar close.
April 19: Those Were the Days at This Is It (418 E. Wells St.): The incomparable Baby Jane Hudson hosts this day of drag, daddies and…well…drinks! Celebrate days gone by, reunite with old friends and relive the craziness of a lost era with photos, videos, food, drink specials and laughter. As your hostess and organizer, Jane pulled out all the stops for this 3 p.m. event that concludes just as Show Tune Sunday begins at 6 p.m.
April 19: Bubbles & Beauties at Hybrid Lounge (707 E. Brady St.): April showers bring champagne flowers…and drag queens…during this sparkling celebration. Conclude your Sunday Funday as emcee Nova D’Vine simmers up a show featuring BJ Daniels, Shawna Love and me! Swing by for the 8 p.m. event, say “Hello” and help us usher in spring.
Have a question for Ruthie or want to tell her about an event? Email DearRuthie@Shepex.com.
