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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!
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Hear Me Out: Best Albums of 2019
By Chris Azzopardi 10. Miranda Lambert, Wildcard After flooding a sublime double-disc album with her post-divorce feelings (hey, divorce is hard!), Miranda Lambert got her groove back and then finally
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5 Sexual Fetishes I’m Definitely Not Here For
By Mikey Rox Good sex is a many splendored things. But like many splendored things, good sex is relative. We all have our proclivities, and here is a handful that
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A New Year with 2020 vision
By Forest Riggs Finally, the New Year has arrived. With Thanksgiving and Christmas well behind us, New Year’s Eve came along and gave cause for great celebration. Millions gathered and
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Starting the new year with gratitude
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday to all of you beautiful people! Just wow! The Walk4Change event that took place on December 9, 2019, in Houston at the Midtown Bar and
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