Randy Stern
From The Editor: The Continued Evolution of The Arts
Changes, transitions, evolutions…they’re all a part of life. In the arts and entertainment world here in Minnesota, you can see a lot of change and transition happening around us. All of which will help drive growth to their respective organizations by attracting returning and newer audience members with fresh performance experiences. Last year, we celebrated…
Our Rides: Yes, This Is An Alfa Romeo
When I say the name “Alfa Romeo,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most likely, it is that roadster Dustin Hoffman drove furiously in the 1967 movie “The Graduate.” Forget about Mrs. Robinson for the moment and concentrate on that red Alfa Romeo Spider that is an accomplice in Hoffman’s quest to…
Make Connecticut Your Next Destination
When your plans take you to the Northeastern U.S.A. – specifically towards New England – have you ever thought about visiting the state of Connecticut? There are a few reasons why one would visit the fifth state of the union. For example, some would attend a convention or travel for business to the state. Or,…
From The Editor: Finding Community While Traveling
In this issue, we are crisscrossing the country – and the world – for great ideas to go after Labor Day Weekend. Granted, Pride season continues into September and October here in the Upper Midwest, but we also have some really awesome ideas for you to plan on visiting when the leaves start turning colors….
Meet Connecticut’s Best Chef: Renee Touponce and Her Amazing Dishes
Being considered for a James Beard Award is one of the greatest honors a restaurant or a chef can achieve. A great example is the work that Chef Sean Sherman and his flagship restaurant Owmani has achieved in the past few years here in the Twin Cities. In fact, Owamni was named Restaurant of The…
Screening Our Community At The Cinema in Hartford
Where do we gather to find community? How about a movie theatre? This is not unusual for a regular LGBTQ+ movie night to be held somewhere in any given location across the country. In Hartford, every second Thursday is where you got see the latest and greatest in LGBTQ+ cinema. At the Cinestudio on the…
The Real Ways of Art Are Found in Hartford
How do you define art? How do you digest it? On my travels to Connecticut recently, I was invited to experience a place in Hartford that is interdisciplinary and immersive. This place is an intersection of artists of all genres and disciplines – from music to film to interactive exhibits… Welcome to Real Art Ways…
Pride, Joy, and Community at The Beach in New London
Somehow, wherever I go, a Pride event suddenly pops up on my radar. It’s just like finding a car meet somewhere. This year, there were 30-plus Pride events and festivals hosted across the state of Minnesota. I attended several of them from Alexandria to Northfield, Marshall to West St. Paul. You’d think I had my…
Our Rides: How To Arrive At The Gay Softball World Series
The Gay Softball World Series will welcome hundreds of athletes from across the country to the Twin Cities. If they’re lucky, they’ll simply fly into Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with their bats and uniforms. Otherwise, it’s going to be many hours on the road to ensure that no bat is destroyed and many pieces of…
From The Editor: Welcome To The Gay Softball World Series
The Gay Softball World Series has returned to the Twin Cities. We’re rolling out a welcome to 5,000 visitors involved in this tournament. This issue celebrates this event and our community that plays an important role as gracious and welcoming hosts. To kick things off, let me start off with this story… In 2001, I…
