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MUSIC FOR THE SOUL
“Fiddle Dave” performs Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m. for High Tea at the Grand Galvez Resort and returns to Lucky Lounge for special events and evening performances.
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The Diana Foundation elects Gianna Ramirez
While it is beyond humbling to be the very first trans person to be elected to The Diana Foundation’s Board of Governors, I know I will not be the last.
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Crazy times, erratic, nonsensical leadership
Iran never did anything to America. The war with Iran is hugely unpopular and expensive for Americans, yet both major parties support it in the Senate and House.
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‘Black Out Loud’
The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms’ by Geoff Bennett By Terri Schlichenmeyer Wait. Did you hear that right? Yes, you did – and it was
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Compassionate Houston celebrates 15 years
Through its programs such as Compassionate Integrity Training, Project Kindness, and Compassion Week, the organization is building practical pathways for compassion to take root across the region.
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ISHIDA DANCE COMPANY ANNOUNCES waiting/REX WORLD PREMIERE
“The dancers weaved pure magic in the air, and you could almost hear jaws dropping as they moved…” wrote Brett Cullum, Broadway World.
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Vegas Van Cartier
By Johnny Trlica The Miss Gay Texas USofA Classic title has been held by many legendary entertainers. Sweet Savage, Dina Jacobs, Amber Nixx, Lawanda Jackson, Kofi, Layla LaRue, Lana Blake,
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Survival of the fittest
You may want to have food that will last for long periods of time. Remember, if a storm hits and we are without power, find someone with a gas stove, a generator, or a barbecue.
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Wanda Sykes brings ‘Legacy’ to Netflix
Recently, Wanda Sykes guested on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and suggested to the beloved host that since his time at CBS would be ending soon, his final episode should involve him “burn(ing) it down.”
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Cher turns 80!
Kymber Devine will be hosting two spectacular Cher shows, Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, at Galveston's Island Time Beach Bar and Grill.
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Reflections on a lifelong love affair with Cher
Cher, who turns 80 on May 20, may be the single greatest gay icon of all time. I, like millions of other gay men, have been a fan for over 60 years. She has always been omnipresent, which makes our relationship even more special!
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Christian John Wikane’s ‘A Night at the Disco’ Explores Disco Music’s Role in LGBTQ+ History
"We're living through a period of such uncertainty. Day to day, we don't know what we're going to see and who's going to be here in our life," says Wikane, mentioning the power of togetherness at the club. “Dancing outside is a different type of high. Just being under the sun or under the stars or having a breeze blow through your hair.