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Houston Aeros’ Justin Fontaine suspended for anti-gay tweet

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Houston’s American Hockey League team, the Aeros, has suspended player Justin Fontaine for two games after a homophobic tweet from the right winger. The suspension was handed down from the Aeros’ parent NHL team the Minnesota Wild, who issued a … Continue reading →

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Prince Poppycock at F Bar

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

If you’re not an aficionado of America’s Got Talent you may be unfamiliar with Prince Poppycock. The bewigged and powdered creation of John Quale, Prince Poppycock rose to fame after being featured on AGT. One of the show’s Judges, Sharon … Continue reading →

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Five queer alternatives to the Super Bowl

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

Yes, Yes… I know… plenty of gay men enjoy football, are fans even, and there are lots of LBT fans as well, but if you’re like me you greet all the hoopla over the Super Bowl with a resounding “meh.” … Continue reading →

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“Confessions of a Mormon Boy” at Theater LaB

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Steven Fales (ironically pronounced “fails”) was born Mormon, sixth generation in fact, what he calls “Mormon DNA.” As a good Mormon boy he grew up, became a missionary, went to Brigham Young University, got married and had kids. The only … Continue reading →

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Houston one of 21 most “Lesbianish” cities according to Jezebel.com

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Another day, another list of queer cities written by someone out of state who clearly doesn’t understand just how awesome Houston is. This one from Jezebel.com uses internet search results to determine the most “Lesbianish” cities in America. Two Texas … Continue reading →

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Starbucks art auction to benefit homeless youth charity

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

There are times in life when the strangest ingredients can come together to make something wonderful: wasabi and chocolate, curry and cranberries, peanut butter and pickles… That’s the case with Montrose Grace Place, a charity serving homeless youth in the … Continue reading →

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“Gen Silent” explores challenges facing the elderly LGBT community

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

There are almost 38 million LGBT Americans over the age of 65. This number is expected to double by 2030. Yet in a Fenway Institute study fifty percent of nursing home workers said that their co-workers are intolerant of LGBT … Continue reading →

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The good, the bad & the ‘A-List’

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Michael Stephens

These arts, cultural & sports stories defined gay Dallas in 2011 A lot of eyes were focused on Dallas nationally in 2011 — for good and bad — but much of what made the city a fun place last year … Continue reading →

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Queer Bingo gets new home

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

The Houston GLBT Community Center’s First Saturday Queer Bingo moves into new digs for this month’s venture. The long running fundraiser starts its residency at Don Julio’s (322 Westheimer) Saturday, January 7, at 4 pm. Tim Brookover, president of the … Continue reading →

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Halcyon live at Sue Ellen’s tonight

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Rich Lopez

For the girls Deb Hunseder and Steph Callahan are kind of a big deal. As acoustic rockers Halcyon, they’ve opened for big time names such as Joan Osborne, John Mayer and Wynonna Judd. But they headline this weekend. The Florida-based … Continue reading →

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