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Wigstock to pack up its heels and marabou after this year
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          Jul 04, 2001
          
        
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       In his Village Voice column, gay gadabout Michael Musto reports that the drag festival Wigstock will be no more after this years event. Apparently the all-day affair is simply becoming too difficult to mount. The final celebration of sequins and heels will take place September 2 at Pier 54 in New York. For further information call (212) 439-5139 or visit the festival Web site at https://www.wigstock.nu/.     

        
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