9-25 tribute to Dolly Parton in Edmonds

Edmonds is getting all “Dolly’d” up to honor the life and legacy of Dolly Parton on Friday, Sept. 25, with a drag show, music, cocktails, karaoke, special merchandise, and a book drive for the Edmonds School District.

A highlight of the celebration is the Dolly Drag Show from 7–9 pm hosted at Fox and Bottle. Scheduled performers include Crystyl Jewyl Box, Holli B. Sinclair, Jizzuhbell Johnson, and DJ Shelrawka.

Tickets are a minimum $20 donation, with proceeds benefiting the ESD book drive. Ages 21+. Tickets can be purchased via Venmo at @Sarah-Portugal-3.

Several other local businesses throughout downtown are joining the celebration:

• Ace Hardware will have a limited number of locally made Dolly T-shirts designed by Edmonds creative studio Foster and the Kid, with $10 from every shirt sold supporting the book drive. Ace will also host a wine tasting from 3–5 p.m.
• Walnut Street Coffee will feature a special Dolly-inspired drink along with merchandise.
• Musicology Co. will have Dolly music and merchandise available.
• Vinbero will donate $1 from every glass of wine sold.
• Kelnero is concocting a special cocktail in honor of Dolly Day.
• Engel's will have a Dolly-themed photo backdrop ready for selfies.
• Scratch Distillery is creating a special Dolly Day drink and will contribute a portion of proceeds to the book drive.
• Calypso Edmonds will cap off the evening with late-night karaoke beginning at 10 p.m.

Because Dolly Parton championed children's literacy, Edmonds Dolly Day is supporting the book drive organized by Edmonds School District librarian Cory Fortin to help stock district libraries with books specifically requested by school librarians.

The book wish list is available on Amazon at bit.ly/ESDdollydrive, with purchased books shipped directly for distribution to every school. Those who prefer to shop local can find select titles at Edmonds Bookshop and Ace Hardware and leave purchased books in the collection bins.

Edmonds Dolly Day offers plenty of ways to pay tribute to an artist whose legacy extended far beyond music to generosity, literacy, and giving back.

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