StART with a Story with Special Guest Reader Mrs. Kasha Davis

Make something new at the Memorial Art Gallery! Create art with the Creative Workshop, drop-in for Story Time, follow a guided tour with a Museum Educator, and browse books and toys with the Charlotte Whitney Allen Library.

Free for all ages; no museum ticket required.

Schedule of activities:

• 10:00 am–1:00 pm: Art-making projects for ages 3 and up. Last projects begin at 12:45 pm.
• 10:15 am–10:45 am: Story Time with special guest reader Mrs. Kasha Davis.
• 11:00 am & 12:00 pm: Half-hour, family-friendly tours with a Museum Educator. Sign-up for tours upon arrival.

Registration to get a copy of Has Anyone Said “I Love You?”, written by Edward Popil, AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis, closes on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 10:00 am. Registration is not required to attend Story Time or other StART with a Story activities.

About Special Guest Reader Mrs. Kasha Davis

Mrs. Kasha Davis is a cornerstone of the Upstate New York drag scene and an internationally recognized drag artist, performer, educator, and advocate. Together with her husband, Steve Levins and their business partner, Tim Evanicki, she co-founded the production company DRAG ME TO THE STAGE, which has become a leading platform for drag performance in their region and beyond.

After competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7 and RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Season 8, Mrs. Kasha Davis embarked on successful national and international tours, bringing her solo shows, speaking engagements, and drag appearances to diverse audiences around the world.

Sober since 2015, she has used her personal journey to become an outspoken advocate for addiction recovery and mental-health awareness — frequently booked as a speaker on those issues. In recognition of her artistry and activism, she was named to Out magazine’s Out100 list in 2023, honored as an artist, trailblazer, and storyteller making a difference for the LGBTQIA+ community. In November 2024, she received the “Visibility Award” from Human Rights Campaign (New England Chapter) for her work promoting drag and inclusivity through initiatives like Drag Story Hour.

In 2024, Mrs. Kasha Davis added educator to her résumé — joining SUNY Brockport as an adjunct professor teaching a full course on drag, covering its history, theory, and performance.

Bold, compassionate, and committed to community — Mrs. Kasha Davis brings authenticity, joy, and insight to every stage, lecture hall, and performance space she steps into.

For questions about this program, email the Creative Workshop at creativeworkshop@mag.rochester.edu.

StART with a Story is sponsored by the Rochester Area Community Foundation.