Photos: An Evening in Her Shoes

Ian MacLaren plays his violin at An Evening in Her Shoes benefit for Renew/WINGS Safehouse, held Saturday at the Elks lodge in Cortez. Billed as a featured entertainer and the presumed belle of the ball with his “supermodel ... athleticism and height,” MacLaren came up short in the contest, finishing as an also-ran behind top two finishers Gary Noyes and bearded lady Orley Lucero.

Orly Lucero dances at An Evening in Her Shoes benefit Saturday for Renew/WINGS Safehouse. Lucero finished in second place, behind Gary Noyes. The fundraiser featured a beauty pageant of local men and included a performance by the Impulsive Improvisors.

Nicholas Ian Tyson Jones prepares to ride his bike for his talent show Saturday at An Evening in Her Shoes” benefit for Renew/WINGS Safehouse.

Matt Keefauver sings at An Evening in Her Shoes benefit Saturday for Renew/WINGS Safehouse.

Andrew Cuckie sings and dances at An Evening in Her Shoes benefit Saturday for Renew/WINGS Safehouse.

Austin Cope sings at An Evening in Her Shoes benefit Saturday for Renew/WINGS Safehouse.

Dennis Rieb plays the drums at An Evening in Her Shoes benefit Saturday for Renew/WINGS Safehouse.