Issue 419
Wilde Roast Café Presents Moreau Reading from Chelsea Boy
Poet Craig Moreau will read from his debut collection of poems, Chelsea Boy, published by Chelsea Station Editions, on June 21, 7 PM, at Wilde Roast Café, Minneapolis. Part memoir, part history, Chelsea Boy, explores the author’s transformation from small-town Iowa boy to big-city Chelsea Boy. Inspired by the famous Manhattan gayborhood and its vibrant…
Fantasy House Returns to Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis St. Paul Midway Location Becomes Outlet Store
In 1980, the Fantasy Gifts chain of stores launched with the original Fantasy House on Hennepin Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets, which closed in 1987. For a number of years, Minneapolis had no Fantasy Gifts location. However, owner Colleen Bertino recently opened a beautiful new Fantasy House at 814-B Hennepin Avenue, in the ground-floor…
Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Let’s Hear it for the Boys!
If you missed last year’s nearly sold-out ExtrABBAganza!, you won’t want to miss this year’s Pride concert. Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus (TCGMC) presents Let’s Hear it for the Boys! The Ultimate Boy Band Review June 24-25. Dr. Stan Hill, TCGMC Artistic Director, says, “We have 65 different bands of boys represented in this concert….
Peterson Wins $100 Lavender Facebook Drawing
On June 6, John Peterson received a check for $100 from Lavender President and CEO Stephen J. Rocheford. Peterson won the drawing from Lavender Facebook “Likes” when the number recently reached 2,000. Another drawing will take place when the number of Lavender Facebook “Likes” hits 3,000. So, get more people to “Like” our Facebook page,…
Gays Ruin Rapture for Millions!
No, I have not actually heard that spin—yet—but in light of our Minnesota legislators’ recent approval of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage to be put on the statewide ballot in November 2012, can it be far behind? A bigoted, antigay Creator pettishly denying bliss to 200,000,000 faithful? Icing the cake was the GOP’s invitation…
Join Wanda at the Pride Parade!
One of the best things about being a drag queen is the chance to be in the Pride Parade every year. I mean, who loves a parade more than a drag queen? Waving and yelling at all the fabulous people along Hennepin Avenue from atop a drag queen-sized motor vehicle is just pure, unadulterated fun….
We Will Win This Fight!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to every single person who has spoken up on behalf of dignity, freedom, and equality for all Minnesota families. It breaks my heart to report that in the final days of session, the Minnesota Legislature saw fit to pass a constitutional amendment ballot measure asking the voters…
It Does Get Better—and Better!
Interview with Jason Matheson FOX 9’s own Jason Matheson recently shared with Lavender a slice of his whirlwind life. You’ve been called the “Twin Cities Ryan Seacrest” and the “Poor Man’s Neal Patrick Harris.” Who is Jason Matheson’s “Jason Matheson”? I’m just a 30-something nerd who loves Star Wars; adores listening to TV themes; battles…
Succulents Are Hot!
If I couldn’t live without one hot plant group right now, it would be succulents. Their luxurious textures, shapes, and colors offer the bold structural look that no other plant group can. A plethora of succulent species thrives in containers, allowing for a great diversity of options to play with. No better place to appreciate…
