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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…
”Grindr Help Desk: The Musical” Takes Center Stage at The Minnesota Fringe Festival
Grindr is one of the most popular “dating” apps in the world. It is the portal where people will find each other. Some successfully. Others, not so much. What if the app had a help desk? What if it was run by a drag queen? Imagine such a call center… During this year’s Minnesota Fringe…
Drag Story Time Happening in Chaska This Saturday
There will be a Drag Story Time in Chaska. It is happening regardless of what you’ve seen on social media. It will take place at a children’s clothing store, called Little Roo’s on Saturday, July 8 at 11:00AM. Local drag performer Miz Diagnosis will read two books at this free event. One of the books…
BeBe Zahara Benet Gets “Heavy” On Her New Single
BeBe Zahara Benet certainly made a splash on the cover of our Pride Edition this year. That panther outfit was stunning, and you shared her cover and story widely across social media. As she stated in her article, she’s not done. Far from it. The Minneapolis-based winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Season 1 has just…
Keeping Up With Mike & Sebastian
LGBTQ Americans may not have heard of Mike and Sebastian yet, but that is all about to change. The extremely handsome duo is currently living in Vienna, Austria but planning to relocate to Palm Springs in 2023 to start a new life together with their 7-year-old daughter Mia. They will be featured on one of…
Mark My Words: Putting An End To The Myths Of Stonewall
For years, people have debated what actually happened that night in June 1969 when Stonewall was raided and a new, more militant struggle for equality was born. Due to the debates, and the insistence of some who claim they knew all aspects of what had actually happened, an incredible void opened up where people could…
Our Rides: Recharged And Ready To Go
Whenever I get my hands on a Volvo, I am reminded how they were among the first to embrace the LGBTQ+ community in their advertising and sales approach. After all, the Swedish automaker is a symbol of safety and utility. Their vehicles have gotten more luxurious over the past few decades. After all, the industry…
