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URL:https://kmun.org/events/whiskey-dixie-and-the-big-wet-country-at-the-p
 ainted-lady-saloon-and-cabaret/
SUMMARY:Whiskey Dixie and The Big Wet Country at The Painted Lady Saloon an
 d Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Astoria\, OR — October 2024 — Following a string of packed-
 out showings and critical acclaim in Portland and beyond\, the outrageous 
 and unapologetically bold outlaw country musical Whiskey Dixie &amp\; The 
 Big Wet Country is coming to Astoria! With its Award Winning Soundtrack\, 
 sharp political satire\, and strong feminist themes\, this timely musical 
 promises to captivate Astoria audiences looking for something refreshingly
  different.\nSet in a small-town dive bar\, the film follows Whiskey Willi
 ams\, a messy\, mid-30s honky-tonk diva navigating her rise to viral infam
 y. Written by Singer/Songwriter/Comedian\, Amanda Richards\, Whiskey Dixie
  is a blend of satire\, sexual liberation\, and musical fun that offers a 
 witty yet biting commentary on contemporary issues.\nFrom its electric beg
 innings as a stage play\, to its evolution into a feature film\, and now e
 mbarking on the beginning of the road tour\, Whiskey Dixie &amp\; The Big 
 Wet Country has left sold out houses of audiences with sore faces from lau
 ghter. With key themes such as empowerment\, reproductive rights\, and the
  influence of pop culture\, the musical has a heart and a backbone that ma
 kes it so much more than just singing\, dancing\, and telling jokes. Amand
 a has created something that is truly timely\, relevant\, and important.\n
 Astoria Screening Event Details:\n• Date: Saturday\, November 9th\n• T
 ime: 8:00pm\n• Venue: The Painted Lady Saloon &amp\; Cabaret\, 1180 Comm
 ercial St.\, Astoria\, Or.\n• Tickets: www.WhiskeyDixieMovie.com\nWritte
 n\, directed by\, and starring Amanda Richards\, Whiskey Dixie &amp\; The 
 Big Wet Country is a provocative commentary on contemporary American cultu
 re. Mixing raunchy humor with outlaw country flair\, the film explores top
 ics like gaslighting\, and reproductive rights\, and finding fulfillment o
 utside of societal norms—all wrapped up in a feminist\, comedic package.
  Characters like Whiskey\, a midlife honky-tonk diva\, and her bartender/v
 oice of reason Trish\, offer a glimpse into lives filled with chaos\, humo
 r\, and empowerment.\nThe film has garnered attention from major outlets\,
  including KGW-TV\, Willamette Week\, and Oregon Music News\, with KOIN-TV
  calling it a “Portland Classic.”\nQuotes from the Media:\n• “Whis
 key Dixie will be a Portland Classic” — KOIN-TV (CBS Affiliate)\n• 
 “A uniquely sex-positive comedy with a razor-sharp femenist edge... it k
 icks ass” — MovieCuriosities.uk\n• “Funny\, Radical\, and Powerful
 ” — Willamette Week\nAudiences are thirsty for something raw\, real\, 
 and original. Whiskey Dixie &amp\; The Big Wet Country embraces the raunch
 y and ridiculous but doesn’t shy away from touching on the deeper societ
 al issues we’re grappling with. It’s about reclaiming our narrative\, 
 having fun with it\, and inviting people to laugh until they think.\nMore 
 Information:\nFor more on Whiskey Dixie &amp\; The Big Wet Country\, inclu
 ding trailers\, Social Media links\, and interviews\, please visit:\nwww.W
 hiskeyDixieMovie.com\n
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LOCATION:The Painted Lady Saloon &amp\; Cabaret\, 1180 Commercial St.\, Ast
 oria\, Oregon\, 97206\, United States
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