|A multi-media LGBTQ history experience By Randall Jobe Drag entertainer extraordinaire Naomi Sims stood on stage in a single spotlight at the Old Plantation Disco lip-syncing Diana Ross’ “Theme from Mahogany” which had become an often-requested signature performance. Her infamous feather-eyelashed ebony eyes spoke of a thousand triumphs and as many tragedies as the lyrics

By Randall Jobe Bobby Jo Valentine, a talented singer/songwriter brings his talents to Houston with a fan-funded concert benefitting HATCH. With roots deep in his Baptist upbringing, his songs are often inspirational, taking his own experiences and turning them into universal life themes. Taking time from his current tour, Valentine candidly answered questions for the

On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Montrose Center held its annual Out for Good Dinner in celebration of National Coming Out Day and the Center’s 40th anniversary. This year’s dinner was the largest in Center history, raising more than $225,000 with 550 guests in attendance. The funds will ensure that the Center continues providing vital services

By Joey Amato Christina Wells is a former winner of Pride Idol and is a fixture with Houston audiences and now with a much broader audience. She recently became a finalist on America’s Got Talent and was a favorite of Simon Cowell, who was always constructive, if brutally honest, in his assessment of her incredible

| ‘Heaven Can’t Wait’ and Bering Can’t Either. Bering is having a birthday… a big one! With a milestone birthday, Bering found a way to celebrate and underwrite its ministries:  a play!  Playwright Fernando Dovalina has written Heaven Can’t Wait, a musical revue that will benefit Bering’s ministries. The play will be performed at Bering on

The 26th Houston Turkish Festival will celebrate all things Turkish, including authentic Turkish food, coffee, live music, traditional folk dancing including the famous whirling dervishes, a kids’ corner filled with fun activities, arts and crafts, and a Grand Bazaar. This year the festival will also feature a mini World Pavilion that will provide an overview

Pride Fund to End Gun Violence PAC, America’s only national LGBTQ political organization focused solely on gun violence prevention, has announced its endorsement of candidate Elaine Luria (VA-2), Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), and Texas gubernatorial challenger, Lupe Valdez. Pride Fund believes that Americans deserve leaders who will stand up for what is right, not what

MONTROSE CENTER TO BREAK GROUND ON FIRST LGBTQ-AFFIRMING SENIOR HOUSING CENTER IN THE SOUTH The Montrose Center is excited to announce the groundbreaking of Houston’s LGBTQ-affirming senior housing center on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the event site located on 2222 Cleburne Street. The “There’s No Place Like Home” campaign, led by honorary

A granddaughter’s declaration that she is gay deepens a relationship Weeks before my firstborn grandchild, Lyn, went off to her freshman year of college, she called to say goodbye. “I’d like to visit with you before I leave,” she said. “I have something I want to talk to you about.” I was delighted that she

Tony’s Corner Pocket, a favorite neighborhood bar located at 817 W. Dallas, not only cares, but also shares and works to make Houston’s LGBTQ community stronger and better than ever. The vision of owner and proprietor, Tony Vaccaro, it has been a mainstay of Houston for over 11 years. They have opened their doors to