Our Scene
Just as a rose begins, really begins its existence below ground and out of sight, the Olympics-esque, international, multi-sport and cultural event known as the Gay Games began, really began,…
I think it’s safe to say that I found my new happy place. I had visited Provincetown, Massachusetts once before during the winter season and even then, I enjoyed my…
We humans are, on the whole, social animals, incomplete without community. Language-blessed, we love stories; heroes of olden times, fables, threads that unite, instruct, console, empower. J.P. Der Boghossian’s podcast…
A long road still ‘a winding, for while we’re a long ways from 1946 Kirmser’s closeted gay clientele, there’s still many a mile to go. To that end, J.P. Der…
I’ve only myself to blame. Tavola—Italian for “table”—the intimate restaurant in the boutique Elliot Park Hotel anchoring that corner of downtown Minneapolis—debuted in 2018, but it took me until last…
Can’t say I wasn’t warned. “Expect the unexpected,” slogans tout, here in “the land of originality.” That land isn’t Oz, it’s Eau Claire. Eau Claire, Wisconsin (pop. 70,000, 95 miles…
Our Affairs
Elizabeth Barnard came out in 1975 after her divorce. She quickly became involved in a segment of the local lesbian community, which they called the women’s community, which is how…
August isn’t supposed to be busy, but as we’ve all learned, this year seems to have lots of surprises. Last week was no exception for us. It was a learn…
A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City Edward Chisholm Pegasus Books $28.95 After graduating from London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, Chisholm moved to Paris, living cheap…
When I read recently that Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation (2019) had been pulled from some Texas school libraries, I did just I would have done as a student: tracked down…
Similar to an increasing number of Americans, local community member Jeff Schloegel emerged from retirement to reenter the workforce. Jeff retired in June 2017 from FedEx sales support around age…
Our Lives
As a sophomore at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park, Jack Jablonski was playing his shift during a tournament game on December 30, 2011. In a matter of moments,…
What do you know about LGBTQ history? Don’t answer that immediately. Let me first state to those who have lived through everything our community has gone through, this column is…
“Thank you, sir—may I have another?” The Saloon, having assumed the position, made that request of the universe in February of 2020. By “another,” The Saloon, that cornerstone of Minneapolis…
Shortly before she died, I asked my mom what she and my dad used to argue about. “That’s easy,” she said. “Kids and money.” My parents were married for 50…
On June 30th, Wizard Wax owners Ben Menas and Cal Woods will hand over the keys to artist and educator, Jex Arzayus. Wizard Wax,commonly referred to as “The Wizard” is…
I remember when I was growing up, adults always talked about tobacco and how it was disproportionately advertised among young people, with packaging of major cigarette brands even mimicking that…
Our Homes
The name came from the obvious place, from the classic kid’s story about the wild wolf boy in the wild wolf suit who sails night and day and makes himself…
We can’t have a Fall Home and Garden issue without talking about home… Back in June, I moved into my new place in Saint Paul. It has been quite an…
The electrification of the automobile is now a major discussion point – moreso, as a debate of whether plug-in vehicles are viable and sustainable at this point of time. The…
Creating a space that you love while furnishing your home can be a huge undertaking. There’s so much to consider: comfort, cost, aesthetic, and, to the environmentally conscious folks dedicated…
Yes indeed, the joy of gardening continues far beyond the bounds of Labor Day. While the time for planting vegetables and other harvestables has mostly passed, other plants can still…
If you’re going to go electric, why not do it with something this good. Oops…spoiler alert…let me rewind this back… Hyundai has been working on electric vehicles for several years.…
Online Exclusives
If you’re looking for a truly independent film festival focusing on LGBTQ subject matter, the Flip The Script festival is the place to be. The festival will take place at…
Join host J.P. Der Boghossian as he speaks with OutFront Policy and Organizing Director James Darville about The Evening Crowd at Kirmser’s, a non-fiction book about the first bar that…
Last season, the Saint Paul Saints were elevated to become part of Major League Baseball’s Player Development Leagues. In turn, they became the Minnesota Twins’ Triple-A affiliate – the last…
Cases are on the rise around the world. In Minnesota, it is reported that up to 50 cases have been recorded. A similar number of cases were also reported in…
Big Gay News
The Guardian reports that conservative party members have been accused of using homophobic insults at a party celebrating LGBT diversity at the party conference in Birmingham. Read more at The Guardian
The Dallas Morning News reports that a federal judge in Texas has ruled that employment protections for gay and transgender workers do not extend to policies regarding dress codes, preferred pronouns…
The Advocate reports that a transgender teen in Ohio who was elected sophomore homecoming princess as a supposed joke by her schoolmates instead used the title to promote acceptance. Read more at the…
Event Photography
This show was co-sponsored by the Minnesota Pride Rotary Club the Great Northern Region of Lambda Car Club International
