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Stompers, Nazis, a festival and a trilogy
By Randall Jobe The Alley presents the Fifth Annual Alley All. The new festival features new plays from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary theatre. Presentations and readings
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It’s time for tummy tea
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday, my friends! Over the holidays, I have gifted a book titled The CBD Oil Solution by Dr. Rachna Patel, Dr. Patel is an internationally recognized
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A Month Before Iowa: Dwindling debate stages and impeachment
By Colby Etherton With one month and some change left until the Iowa caucuses on February 3, the Democratic primary has crystallized in some aspects and remained frustratingly opaque in
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2019 in Review: What the Celebs Said
Interviews by Chris Azzopardi In 2019, out glam-rocker Adam Lambert encouraged us to keep fighting, out musician Ben Platt talked about authenticity, out actress Anna Paquin underlined how film and
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Remember Who You Are and Whom You Serve
| A ‘come to Jesus’ moment for gay Republicans and non-evangelical Christians By Johnny Trlica Commentary: Seeing evangelical leaders place hands on and pray over the president has got to
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Houston theater scene kicks off 2020 with a bang
By Randall Jobe It’s 2020 and Houston theater is more dynamic than ever, with something for everyone: comedy, drama, musicals, new works, and more. Take the time to venture out
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‘Uncle Frank’ rides along on a gay 1970s road trip
By Romeo San Vicente Alan Ball, the man who created Six Feet Under and shepherded True Blood to television, has written and directed a new queer-themed road-trip film. It’s called
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Pop goes the LGBTQ quiz
By Nancy Ford Happy New Year! As we launch into the third decade of the 21st century, in order to most happily and healthfully embrace our future, it’s essential to
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Season your skillets and mind your muffins
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Hello, everyone! Am I the only one who is glad the holidays are over? Even my apron strings are exhausted. I hope you all
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This and That Starting 2020 off right
By Jim Ayres “Low-Carb and Loving It!†I think that was the name of the Food Network show that aired about 15 years ago. Well, I’m resurrecting it in 2020!