Issue 352
Q Puzzle: “…And the Winner Is…”
Across 1 Start of a song from South Pacific 5 Material from Sylvia Beach? 9 Pricks cover them 14 Soon, to Shakespeare 15 Protected, to seamen 16 Up partner 17 Amsterdam’s land (abbr.) 18 His brother laid him in his grave 19 Works the shaft 20 Openly gay Connecticut state legislator 23 Use a gifted…
Eight Ways to Enjoy Dallas
Glamorous and glitzy Dallas is a fast-growing city with some of the flashiest and most sophisticated dining, clubbing, and shopping in the country, much of it in the gay-popular Oak Lawn and Uptown neighborhoods. This sprawling, modern metropolis is also becoming increasingly well known for its myriad cultural offerings, including a much-awaited opera house set…
Letters
Bear History Notes The initial column “Grin and Bear It” [Lavender, Nov. 7] misses a couple key historical notes on the local history of bears.
Frock the Vote a Worldwide Success!
On November 3, Wanda Wisdom hosted a live webcast on wandawisdom.com, providing campy Election Night news coverage. Hundreds of viewers from around the world tuned in, called in, chatted, and partied with their favorite drag queen, as election results came in. Here are some of the highlights:
Giving Fall the BOOT!
On the Runway Section It’s time to give fall the boot and step in to warm winter footwear. Boots are usually thought of as more of a necessity than a trend accessory once the snow starts to fall, but this season, there are so many hot boot styles, you won’t need the sight of snow…
Isn’t Fashion Fun
On the Runway Section Hello, I’m Tim Creagan, a wardrobe expert with styledlook®. I also work with our sister company, STYLEDLIFE®, a men’s and women’s fashion accessory boutique located in Minneapolis (Gaviidae Common II) and Edina (Galleria). As the chill of Fall sets in, jackets, cardigans, and vests will be a more visible part of…
On the Townsend
Blackbird Through Nov. 30 Guthrie Theater 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. (612) 377-2224 www.guthrietheater.org Stephen Yoakam and Tracey Maloney electrify in Pillsbury House’s staging of the Olivier-winning Blackbird at the Guthrie’s Dowling Studio. Director Stephen DiMenna, who agrees with playwright David Harrower that the play is not about sexual abuse or pedophilia, says, “It’s really…
Last Call at Pi: Won 2008 Lavender Fab 50 Award for Best Bar To Meet Women
Pi Bar and Restaurant, which recently won the 2008 Lavender Fab 50 Award for Best Bar To Meet Women, closed its doors on November 15. It had opened February 9, 2007. The final weekend was a time for patrons to celebrate a small business that brought together a diverse clientele, and contributed to the queer…
