Nicole Onoscopi

Nicole Onoscopi
Born
Albany, Oregon, United States
Other namesCole Cozart
OccupationDrag queen

Nicole Onoscopi is the stage name of Cole Cozart,[1] an American drag performer based in Portland, Oregon. Nicole Onoscopi was first runner-up and the first Miss'd Popularity in the annual drag pageant Miss'd America in 2019, and was named Miss Gay Oregon in 2021 and Miss Portland Gay Pride in 2024. She has performed throughout Oregon, including at LGBT pride events in her native Albany as well as McMinnville, Portland, and Salem.

Career

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Nicole Onoscopi is a drag performer. In 2019, she was first runner-up at Miss'd America, an annual drag pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Nicole Onoscopi was also named the first Miss'd Popularity at the same pageant, based on audience vote.[2][3] She was named Miss Gay Oregon in 2021 and Miss Portland Gay Pride in 2024.[4][5][6]

In Portland, Nicole Onoscopi has hosted Drag Brunch PDX, described as a traveling drag brunch at various venues such as Moxy Portland Downtown and Stag PDX.[7] In 2021, she was part of Shine Distillery and Grill's Drag Thru series with Bolivia Carmichaels and Lulu Luscious.[8] She also performed at the restaurant's 'Sparkle and Shine Drag Brunch', as of 2023.[9] For the Drag-a-thon, which was held at Darcelle XV Showplace in 2023 and set a Guinness World Record for the longest drag stage show, Nicole Onoscopi performed "Flowers" (2023) by Miley Cyrus, "Shake It Off" (2014) by Taylor Swift, "Cotton-Eyed Joe", "Baby Got Back" (1992) by Sir Mix-a-Lot, and "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (1989) by Celine Dion.[10] She was also a featured performer in 'Sea Sickening Boat pRide', a pride event on the Portland Spirit organized by the local chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, with Mariah Paris Balenciaga.[11]

In 2024, Nicole Onoscopi was among approximately 100 volunteers who participated in a pride-themed clean-up effort in downtown organized by SOLVE, and she was part of KOIN's photo booth at the Waterfront Blues Festival.[12] She was a Pride Northwest pageant winner in 2024, earning her an invitation to represent the LGBT community in Portland's annual pride parade.[13] She has also performed at pride-related events outside of Portland. In 2022, she was part of Dragstravaganza, a benefit brunch and drag show hosted by an inn and winery in McMinnville, in conjunction with Pride Month.[4] In Salem, she has performed at Capital Pride and hosted drag brunch at Infinity Room.[7][14][15] She performed "Don't Stop Believin'" (1981) by Journey during a drag show she hosted at Albany Pride in 2024.[1][6][16]

After performing at Albany Civic Theater for years, Nicole Onoscopi co-hosted the venue's first drag show in 2023.[17]

Personal life

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Originally from Albany, Cozart is based in Portland, as of 2024.[18][19] Previously, he lived in New York City in 2019.[3]

Cozart is married to Josh Cozart, a meteorologist for KOIN,[20] and uses the pronouns she/her when in drag.[17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "How to celebrate Pride month 2024 in the mid-Willamette Valley". Albany Democrat-Herald. Lee Enterprises. 2024-06-18. OCLC 23859817. Archived from the original on 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
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  3. ^ a b Chauvin, Kelsy (2019-09-26). "Hard Rock Hosts Miss'd America Pageant". Gay City News. Schneps Media. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  4. ^ a b Collin, Dreizen; Taylor, Robert (June 1, 2022). "Wineries Celebrate Pride with Artist Labels, Festivals and More". Wine Spectator. ISSN 0193-497X. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "Nicole Onoscopi Brought the Drama for 'Cosmo Queens'". Cosmopolitan. Hearst Communications. 2021-08-23. ISSN 0010-9541. Archived from the original on 2022-06-01. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  6. ^ a b Hume-Pantuso, Jess (2024-06-25). "Hundreds gather to celebrate Pride in Albany". Corvallis Gazette-Times. Lee Enterprises. ISSN 0746-3995. OCLC 10012551. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  7. ^ a b "Photos: Drag queens dazzle at Infinity Room". Statesman Journal. Gannett. ISSN 0739-5507. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  8. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2021-12-03). "Hawthorne Is Now Home to a Cafe Screening Movies All Day, Every Day". Eater Portland. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  9. ^ Pettigrew, Jashayla (April 3, 2023). "List: 8 spots to eat Easter Sunday brunch in the Portland area". KOIN.
  10. ^ "The Mercury's 48-Hour Drag-A-Thon Live Blog". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  11. ^ Acker, Lizzy (2023-07-10). "Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with these 9 events and 3 parades in Portland". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. ISSN 8750-1317. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  12. ^ Cozart, Josh (July 6, 2024). "Photos: Remember your time at the Waterfront Blues Fest at the KOIN 6 photo booth". KOIN. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Cozart, Josh (June 10, 2024). "Pride Northwest crowns 2024 pageant winners". KOIN. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  14. ^ Ward, Chris (2022-09-26). "Photos: Salem celebrates Pride in the Park". Salem Reporter. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  15. ^ "Photos: Salem celebrates LGBTQ+ community at Capital Pride". Statesman Journal. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  16. ^ Cozart, Josh (June 19, 2024). "Albany set to celebrate Pride Month this weekend". KOIN. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Escudero, Shayla (2023-02-22). "Albany Civic Theater hosts its first drag show". Albany Democrat-Herald. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  18. ^ Cozart, Josh (June 22, 2024). "Photos: Albany Pride brings in historic crowd Saturday". KOIN. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  19. ^ Sharma, Riya (2024-07-21). "Celebration and relief at Portland Pride Parade as national political landscape shifts". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-07-28. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  20. ^ Haynes, Dana (2024-06-12). "Volunteers spiff up downtown Portland for Pride-themed clean-up". Portland Tribune. Pamplin Media Group. OCLC 46708462. Archived from the original on 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
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