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Shakin’ the Blue Flamingo
By Randall Jobe | A conversation with Houston playwright Gwen Flager This summer, Queensbury Theatre presents Shakin’ the Blue Flamingo, written by Gwen Flager and directed by Claire Hart-Palumbo. In
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Sweet and savory summer recipes
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Well, STAR readers. Paula was quite the talk of the block recently. The neighbors got to see something they obviously had never seen before. (No, not my
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Trans Singer Shea Diamond Moved Prisoners With Her Music While In Jail. Now, the World.
By Chris Azzopardi | ‘The world wasn’t ready for Einstein and his theories either’ Even in prison, Shea Diamond was a star. The concrete floor her stage, the men her
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It’s Not Over Till It’s Over: Sean Hayes Talks ‘Will & Grace’
By Chris Azzopardi | After changing TV for LGBTQ people in 1998, the actor is at it again, as ‘part of the chorus of the movement’ Where would our queer
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People Will Talk: The Post-Pride Edition
By Nancy Ford “For years my fans have inspired me with their determination and creativity as they have created a safe and inclusive community. I felt the time had come for
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July: Just when you thought…
By Forest Riggs If you have ever wanted to test that old saying about it being “hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk,†now is the time. Hot
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Legalize Cannabis — The Whole Plant
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday everyone! I hope everyone is having an amazing day! During the average course of my day, I talk to just about anyone that will converse
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Antoni, At Your Service
Star of Netflix’s Queer Eye reboot talks ‘fluid’ sexuality, caring for starstruck fans and the sexy anatomy of a coconut By Chris Azzopardi Even though Antoni Porowski is known for
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Morality Wars, Liza and Warhol
By Johnny Trlica COMMENTARY: “This is not who we are.†That line has been uttered thousands of times over the past couple of weeks in response to the Trump administration’s
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Funny Boy
By Randall Jobe | An Interview with ‘Buyer and Cellar’ star, Doug Atkins Main Street Theater presents Buyer and Cellar, in which Alex More (Doug Atkins), a struggling L.A. actor
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LGBTQIA immigrants will share experiences and challenges
By Linda Bratsen A panel of LGBTQIA immigrants addresses PFLAG Houston’s monthly public meeting on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Negative attitudes and policies directed at immigrants and LGBTQIA communities are
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The Bard, the Bakery and Barbra
By Randall Jobe The Alley Theatre presents The Cake. Della’s cakes are the best! She’s going to compete on the “Great American Baking Show†— no big deal. And she