Issue 372
Interview with Buck Angel
Pioneering transsexual man and award-winning porn star Buck Angel recently appeared at The Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis. You’re controversial. A lot of people have problems with what you do. Some people say porn is violence against women. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, obviously. By the way, I’ve also won a feminist porn award for…
Hell’s Kitchen
Judging by the fare at Hell’s Kitchen, I would ascertain that the devil isn’t really a fussy guy, but appreciates small touches and good quality. Apparently, he likes to fill a large hole in his emotional well-being with comfort food. Perhaps it’s a commentary on my nuclear family, but descending into Hell’s Kitchen’s digs feels…
Bartender Spotlight
Who Justin What Recipe: Tropical Heat 1 1/4 oz. Bacardi O 3/4 oz. Absolut Mango 1/2 oz. Malibu Rum Pineapple Juice Grenadine on Bottom Myers Rum on Top Garnish with Cherry & Lime
Pic of the Litter: Peggy Krizak Creates Unique Pet Portraits
The truly gifted people in this world may not have a lot of money or the flashiest of career paths, but they have known the deep and meaningful love that is possible with a cherished pet. They truly will appreciate the realistic pet portraits created by artist Peggy Krizak.
Big Gay News
Local News Minnesota Says Student Faced Teachers’ Gay Slurs The Anoka-Hennepin School District agreed to settle the case of a high school junior who allegedly was harassed by two teachers because of his perceived sexual orientation. According to a Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation, two teachers repeatedly made antigay comments about the student in…
On the Townsend
After Juliet / Through Aug. 30 / Theatre Or, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd., Mpls. / (612) 227-1188 / www.tctwentypercent.org Do you recall the beginning of Romeo and Juliet, when Romeo yearns for his cousin, Rosaline? Playwright Sharman MacDonald speculates on an immediate and horrific aftermath sprung from the double suicide of the star-crossed lovers. Rosaline…
Isn’t Fashion Fun
Hi, I’m Kevin with the STYLEDLIFE® and styledlook® team. Yes, summer is winding down and thoughts will be turning soon to autumn romance, Vikings football and of course fall fashion. I can’t help too much on the romance and football front, but I know that STYLEDLIFE and styledlook can make your fall look modern and…
Daylight Luck
Produced by Mike Hnida Hair & Makeup by Adam Lang Photography by Mike Hnida, Lavender Studios Special thanks to Toni Trussoni at A&E Casting for studio space Models: Raina & Peter with Agency Models & Talent, Jaron Clothing provided by Lucky Brand at Mall of America, online at www.luckybrand.com Paisley Lace print thermal $59, Style#…
It’s in the Bag
Hot picks from MOA® Trend Specialist Sara Rogers You’ve already learned how to carry yourself with style; now you can carry your stuff in style as well with this season’s arsenal of great bags. Whether you’re backpacking across Europe or just hiking across the highway, there is a bag style out there that is perfect…
Love You Like a Brother
A friend, knowing my fondness for photography and men, sent me an article concerning photograph collections of men being “affectionate.” There are actually a number of books in this genre. Two books dealing with the subject that I have reviewed in Lavender are Evan B. Bachner’s At Ease: Navy Men of World War II and…
