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Anthony Rios opens the door to spirituality and healing
By Forest Riggs Spring has finally arrived and with it comes a time of renewal, rebirth, and growth. There is no better time than springtime to come out of old
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‘Crimes of the Heart’, sins of the church, and other Trojan horses
By Randall Jobe Final weekend! Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company presents The Hunchback of Seville by Charise Castro Smith. Set at the turn of the century, after Christopher Columbus’ return from the
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People Will Talk: The diversity of perspective edition
By Nancy Ford “You don’t often [hear about radical girl groups], and my heart skipped a beat. And I thought, ‘Oh my God, there’s hope for the future.’ And I
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Learn all about Tony’s Place at April meeting
By Janice Anderson Please join us on April 14 for our general meeting for a discussion of “Tony’s Place.†Tony’s Place is a drop-in shelter for LGBTQ+ youth up to
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The ABC’s of CBD’s
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday to all of you beautiful people! Did you know that the cannabis plant has more than 85 compounds called cannabinoids? They all collectively provide the
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Bon Voyage
| BACK TO THE 60’S Bon Voyage is a cheerful collection that travels back to the 60s, the height of the industrialization boom in Barcelona when thousands arrived from smaller
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Drag Queen Storytime, Hamburger Mary’s performer revealed as convicted sex offender
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: Michael Jackson, R. Kelly and Houston drag performer Tatiana Mala Nina have at least one thing in common. All three have either been convicted or accused
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9 Cold-Weather Grooming Essentials to Get Your Skin Spring-Ready
| Keep winter’s drying effects at bay with these moisture-packed pick-me-ups By Mikey Rox While you can’t avoid winter’s skin-damaging effects altogether, you can fortify your grooming routine with a
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It’s all about the chicken
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Well folks, by the time you are reading these recipes, the month of March is almost gone. It’s time to get into the Spring/Summer party
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Vibrant: New-style cooking on Fairview
By Jim Ayres I love the food at Vibrant, the next-wave, labels-don’t-really-apply eatery on Fairview. I recommend that you try it at your earliest opportunity. When I hear of a