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
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
On Friday, September 14th, 2018 Brilliant Lecture Series presented “A Conversation with Kristin Chenoweth†at the Cullen Performance Hall at the University of Houston. Long-time Houston Public Media host Ernie Manouse interviewed
Abstract art, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and wooden treasure boxes are just a few of the unique items you’ll find at this year’s Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October
‘Love, Simon’ star on her breakout role as a gay-supportive teacher and why the LGBTQ community loves the ladies of Insecure By Chris Azzopardi Oh, sure, actress Natasha Rothwell’s scene-stealing
By D’Anne Witkowski Well, gay sex was decriminalized in India, so that’s great news. For those of you saying, “Well it’s about TIME, India!†I’d like to remind you that
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: Nothing lasts forever, or so the saying goes. The Houston Oilers said goodbye to the Bayou City years ago. Meteor, F Bar and the Montrose Mining
By Randall Jobe  Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) recently celebrated Always…Patsy Cline’s 30th anniversary with two performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre, presented by Stages Repertory Theatre, directed by artistic director
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.
One of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the United States is celebrating 47 years since the founding of the Westheimer Art Festival. Now known as Bayou City Art
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Hello again, STAR readers! For this issue, I’ve got some interesting dishes for you that fit the fall weather that is coming on. First,
By Jim Ayres Props to Postino I’m thrilled that Postino is making its second Houston home at the site of the former Montrose Mining Company (805 Pacific). For months the
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