Odyssey Magazine

THE WIGS.

Odyssey Magazine — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:47:44 +0000

Hello, my loves! Well, the frenzy has started again for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 starting in 2012! Congrats to all the queens in the cast! Especially our LA queens, Chad Michaels and William Belli! We may be green with envy, but know that when it is your time to shine, I want nothing but the best for you darlings! Go out there and show then what you are made of! (pause) Speaking of knowing what you are made of, I did come across a situation where I am still in a conundrum. Thanksgiving and Christmas always means spending time with our family. Not just our proverbial family, but stopping to see those relatives you only see at the holidays. When it comes to our flesh and blood family, how much do we actually share with them? I am not saying to share your intimate details with the newest hook up from Grinder with your aunt (even if she is your fave), but how open are you able to be with your siblings? Parents? Grand-parents? I know that we always say that family is what you make it, but at times, we use that as an excuse to get over the mourning of not being truly close to our flesh and blood family. It is something that is a touchy subject for a lot of us during the holidays for this is when you usually make the obligatory rounds to all of the relatives’ houses, keeping your personal business to yourself and perfecting the art of mindless chit chat. So I say as we evolve, find that balance. Cutting your family off by not telling them about your new project or that art film you just saw just cuts them off from you. The real you. It stops them from knowing that you are not a caricature, but a person with interests and activities (again not your bedroom shenanigans) that you are willing to share with them. A part of you. How they respond? Only you know the answer to that, but knowing you aren’t hiding under that dark holiday cloud once again should shed some light on who you are. Life is good, baby! Happy Thanksgiving! Nuff said.

So what else is going on around LA that Miss Barbie-Q recommends you may ask? B’s NOTE: I am trying to make it to the events I recommend, but can’t make it to them all. If I have not gone to this event before, I will note on the event. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

Ongoing Hotplate:

A Divine Art Show @The Melt Gallery @ Meltdown Comics (7522 Sunset Blvd.) John Waters’ Divine with over 40 amazing artists interpreting the superstar and all his dazzling endeavors. This show will run until the 17th.

Consumptive @Garboushian Gallery (427 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210) Curated By Shana Nys Dambrot. Featuring artists: York Chang, David Lachapelle, Alexandria Lee, Swinda Reichelt, Rick Robinson, Gina Stepaniuk, Jennifer Vanderpool, Grant Vetter, Casey Lee Wanlass, Peter Wu, Austin Young. Showing from November 11 – December 16, 2011.

11/18: Apt 3F @Akbar (4356 Sunset Blvd. – Silverlake) APT 3F presents QueerWise: LGBT Elders Tell All. “QueerWise is a clan of LGBT elder writers/performers who share their reflections on life, no holds barred. Teacher-leader Michael Kearns calls the collective “sharp, outrageous, sexy, funny, dark, and, above all, human. This performance of QueerWise is sponsored by Spoken Interludes Next and supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.” Dance party follows with eclectic electro music by DJ Dru Wave. Starts at 8 pm. $5 cover.

Raunch @The Faultline (4216 Melrose Ave.) Brought to you by Gabe Ayala and Jeremy Lucido with guests DJs Victor Rodriguez and Pee Play (Honey Soundsystem) Hosted by Fade -Dra. $5 cover.

Oso Bear Bar @Bullet 10522 Burbank Blvd. – The Valley) Music by DJ Manuelito. No cover.

Club Underground Dance Party @The Grand Star Jazz Club (943 N. Broadway Ave. – Chinatown) Underground DJs w/ Special Guest DJs Bip Jeffington ( Bang!), Scarlett Casanova ( HTDJs), Larry G (aka Supercrass) and Diana M. (Sweater Girls). 18+ $5 w/RSVP on Facebook/$8 @ the door.

11/19: Runway @Circus Disco (6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA) Music by: DJ Cassie Carpenter, DJ Mix America, DJ David Banjela. Live performances by: Cherie Lily and The Unicorns. Hosted by: Joshlynn Feel Mmore, Rudeness, Miss Honey Bee, Ernie Omega, Ryan Burke, Madë Beautiful, Walki Talki, Billy Garcia, Michael Luczak, Mr. Popular, Oscar Ambrosio, Victor Jonas, Kurt Licis, Jon Borunda, Zackary Binx, Johnny Rockitt, Sir James Campos. 21+ $12 cover, open until 4am.

West Coast Awards Ball “Face the Fact” @338 W. 130th LA, CA 90061. You have heard about the balls from Paris is Burning and what not. We’ll, let me tell you, they are still serving it up well! Come and take a peak! Presented by Legendary Father Nico Chanel. Categories: Women’s Body, Women’s Face, Sex Siren, Butch Realness, Female Figure, Performance, Runway. Butch Queen in Drag: Realness & Face. Butch Queen: Sneaker v. Sneaker, Realness with a Twist, Performance, European Runway, Face, Thug Realness, School Boy Realness, Pretty Boy Realness, Athletic Realness, Urban Street Wear, Body, Sex Sirens Sr., Jr., and Cat Boy, Up in Pumps, Old Way, All American Runway. Fem Queen Realness: Realness, Sex Siren, Face. Open to All: Labels, Foot & Eye Wear, Best Dressed Spectator, Mother v. Mother, Perfect 10’s, Virgin Vogue, Virgin Runway. Got it? Doors: Open 11 pm til 4:30 am. Donations: $20 from 11p.m. to 1a.m, $25 after. Table Donation: $100 each, advanced contributions only.

11/24: THANKSGIVING

11/26: Mustache Mondays @Los Globos (3040 W. Sunset Blvd.) with performances by Hi Fashion and Brother. DJs Josh Peace and Total Freedom are serving it well. $10 cover. Hosted by Fade-Dra with Miss Barbie-Q and Steven McNeely at the door.

12/1: Shhh…@Akbar (4356 Sunset Blvd. – Silverlake) Starting December 1^st, the party you have heard about is moving to a weekly party! Hosted by Miss Barbie-Q with music by DJ Eric Adams, they are giving you old school flavor with that down home feel. Make this your weekly spot to come chill, sing, dance and celebrate what it is to be you! Shhh…don’t tell anyone!

Red Zebra @Croker Club (453 S. Spring – 5th & Spring DTLA) Brought to you by Robert Vargas, it is a monthly party in downtown LA with special guest DJ, designers and the “up & coming” in the world of art and fashion, as we know it.

12/3:14 Women Artist/1 Dude @Dissilience II (3213 Beverly Blvd.) Su Pang and Beth Kucharski, curators of DISSILIENCE, are throwing another party for those who love everything out of the box. DJs: French Kiss De Kutt (FRANCE), Sirsa (LOS ANGELES), Miss Vanilla (NEW YORK).

The Main Event @The New Circus Disco (6655 Santa Monica Blvd.) Us presents with Hector Fonseca,Wayne G, Power Infiniti, Derek Montiero. Tickets @ HYPERLINK “http://www.showclix.com/event/82930″ www.showclix.com/event/82930. $20 til Nov 20, $35 Nov 21- Dec 2, $50 at Door. Produced by Greg McKeon and Walter Delmar and Mello Yello Entertainment. Door by Jenna Marx. Hosted by Travis Sedler, Leo Madrid and Miss Barbie-Q. The Gay Pimp Lounge: Hosted by Jonny McGovern & his Sexy Nerds and DJ Derek Montiero.

Monthly Hotplate:

Brutus @Faultline (every 2nd Saturday)

Cub Scout @Eagle LA featuring the resident queen Lady Bear (1st Friday)

Fuzzy @Three of Clubs (every 2nd Friday)

Red Zebra @The Crocker Club (1st Thursday) in downtown LA.

Downtown LA Artwalk (2nd Thursday)

Space Roller Disco @World On Wheels (4645 ½ Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA) (4^th Saturday)

Weekly Hotplate:

Mondays: Mustache Mondays @La Cita (4th & Hill)

Tuesdays: Mr. Black @Avalon, Drunk on Stage @Akbar, Cabaret @ Sheedy’s featuring Raquel Redd, Ms Luna & special guests

Wednesdays: Hang Together @Mountain Bar (Chinatown – 473 Gin Ling Way), Peachfuzz @Eagle LA, Stripper Circus @Here, Club Wh*re @MJs

Thursdays: Lina Lecaro on www.Moheak.com at 6 p. To hear what she has to say! Club Nur @MJs, Big Fat D*ck (BFD) @Fubar, Shh…@Akbar

Fridays: Bullsh*t @Hamburger Mary’s Weho, Hype @Ultra Suede with Rhea Litre, Dance B*tch @Fubar

Saturdays: Stunning with Calpernia Addams & Delilah Demilo @Hamburger Mary’s, Cherry Pop with Shokra @Ultra Suede, Popstars @the Factory with Samantha Starr & Allusia

Sundays: Project Drag Race @Fox Theatre (Pomona)

PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CAN BE CANCELLED, BE WARNED. THIS IS WHAT I KNOW BEFORE GOING TO PRINT. SOME OF THESE EVENTS I HAVE NOT GONE TO, AND I WILL NOTE THAT IN THE EVENT. PLEASE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU WERE TREATED AND HOW THE PARTY WAS. I AM TRYING TO MAKE IT TO THE EVENT, BUT CAN’T MAKE IT TO ALL OF THEM.

FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS, LINKS TO THE EVENTS and TO KNOW WHERE I AM MAKING AN APPEARANCE NEXT – GO TO MY BLOG, LOVES!!

THE SNEETCH: UBER HUGE S.R.S. DRAGSTAR DELTA WORK

Odyssey Magazine — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:46:26 +0000

THE MUSIC

Odyssey Magazine — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:41:04 +0000

Summer is officially over, but that doesn’t stop Pop culture. Gaga’s K.D. Lang meets Elvis Presley VMA shocker had even Britney frightened. Hey, gotta hand it to her, androgyny definitely needs more presence in the mainstream pop world since the Lilith Fair circuit is on a hiatus? It also seemed that every female pop artist sported a Gaga headpiece on their head, and what was up with Nicki Minaj’s costume?

VMA’S weekend was fun parties galore. The color pink reigned (as usual) at Perez Hilton’s One Night In Los Angeles Concert Series. On the red carpet were JoJo, Mayra Veronica, Linda Hogan, Willa Ford (remember “I Wanna Be Bad” from the Max Martin era), Cherry Tree Recording artist Natalia Kills, Backstreet Boy’s AJ Mcclean, Kevin Bacon, Shiny Tony Guns, Jessica Sutta (former Pussycat Dolls) and pop sensation, Kimberly Cole with her boy toy rapper, Garza also made the scene. We were also treated by a performances including one from my faves, The Veronicas.

Ironically, both Kimberly & Jessica have just released singles. Kimberly Cole’s new record “Arrow Through My Heart” features DJ Eddie Amador & rapper Garza in a thumping club banger with a hint of dubstep with Kim’s solid vocals and a kick ass rap from Garza. The record is getting a great reaction from all the pop music blogs online, and is on iTunes now. A remix package will follow. Can’t wait for that. Jessica Sutta on the other hand out of Nicole Scherzinger’s shadow has really struck gold signing a record deal with Hollywood Records. Her latest single “Show Me” is simply a “Great Song” that is very well written, hook after hook, and gets a listen from me at least twice a day. A remix EP is on iTunes with club treatments from Dave Aude, Alex Gaudino/Jason Rooney, & Ralphi Rosario.

Start loading up that iPod, bitches…

THE COLUMN

Odyssey Magazine — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:46:34 +0000

With the dog gay day’s of Summer 2011 heating up into our classic Indian Southern Californian Summer, there’s plenty of clubland time to keep it all gay going. And going, going Gay is the only way to go go! Lady GaGa has finally came OUT of his Tranny Closet at the VMA’s this year! And was “allegedly” caught bumpin’ uglies with Pop Closet Gramps Tony Bennet in his big, fat sretch limo. Men are such Pigs! Now our Patron Saint of Catholic Mafia Princess’s has fallen into a mere, dumb, dumping, dude with a classic ahem…ga garbage cock! With garbage men, being some of the best, butchest tricks I’ve ever had, Brett Henrichsen’s MASTERBEAT’S HARD LABOR 6 brought us some real mans back to the MAYAN Downtown again for the 6th year. Along with Dj’s Paulo and Ana Paula beating down hard, hard bodies from all over converged for this drum and bass feat into the crack of dawn. Hard Hotties beatin’ with the best of em: Rob Dorman, Bill Bouvier, Anil Patel, Alex Rhodes, Tony Moran, Patti Razetto, Alyson Calagna, Isaac Escalante, Ric Sena, Justin David, Steve Hatchett, Michael Brown, Jenna Marx, Caesar Gomez, Brian Delgado, Shelley and Leticia, Jack Hartsfield, Gary Steinberg, David Wiggins, Mike Nava, Gracie Lastie, Paul Roeder, Paul Nicholls, Jeff Delancey, Page Arpel, Justin Frazier, Mark VDH, Jude Antonin, Ruben Zambrano, Greg Butler, Jeffrey Drew, Montana Volby, Steven Dehler, Gregory Howell, Rudy Cobelentz, Jason and Fred. Wheeeee!!! Looks like you’ve turned your smart queer eye to the pages of Ameria’s TOP bottom queer rag Odyssey Fagazine, for your bi weekly gossip fix brought to you only by H.S.H.Candy Ass (Hollywood)’s tinsel town terrorist S.R.S. Sandaughter Shamantha Cox!! Move over Katy Perry, Adele, and Lil’ Kim wannabe Nicki Minaj!! This years Mtv VMA’s belonged once again to ahem…“Lady” GaGa as he proudly left his drag at home and showed up as his natural horse hung male self, Jo Calderone!! Stars like Katie Perry, Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay Z, Justin Gay Bieber, and Courtney Love’s arch enemy Dave Grohl watched in shock and awe as Mr. Calderone stole the show with a lil’ help from Queen guitarist Brian May!! Speaking of handsome men, Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey’s superfreak Docu-S.R.S.star and ahem…daughter of Cher, the one and only Mr. Chaz Bono has been getting a lot of shit for becoming a cast member on this seasons Dancing With The Stars!! Never mind his co-stars like Carson Kreesley, Ricki Lake, Kristen Cavallari, Nancy Grace, and David Arquette…we need to take to the blogs and show our support to Chaz for being brave enough to bring trans to prime time reality tv! The only other smart choice for a trans on tv would have been DWTS contestant David’s sister Queen Ruler H.S.H. Alexis Arquette- but my psychic skills are telling me she might have her very own tv show in the works!! Hooray!! Meanwhile, the show must go on, suicides and all, for Bravo’s killer tv show The Real HouseKILLERS of Beverly (Murder) Hills!!! The network has decided to air the show and are even considering including scenes from Russell and Taylor’s marriage councelling sessions!! The premiere episode featured a scene where Kyle, Camille, Adrianne,Kim, and Lisa (sans widow Taylor) sat down on a couch to cry fake for camera tears about Russell Armstrong’s death!! Looks like Taylor is fucking the LA county coroner now.. They both QUICKLY said Russell wasnt KILLED he ONLY committed suicide… Too bad the living Armstrongs have hired their own private imvestigator to prove he was MURDERED!!! Bad news for H.S.H. Madonna!! The critics have panned her directorial skills!!! Her film WE opened at the Venice film festival and received scathing reviews!! Even movie mogul Harvey Weinstein tried to unsecure the rights to the film!! And, lets not forget about the photos of her problem child Lourdes wearing a bikini and sporting HUGE breasts while Mamma Madge vacationed on the beach with her 24 year old “latest camera ready boyfriend” Brahim Zakrit!!! Add to her list of troubles the current lawsuit against her clothing line Material Girl, her ex husband Guy Ritchie and his new much younger girlfriend Jaqui Ainsley just giving birth to a baby boy, and her current fight with the new Fame Queen H.S.H. Lady GaGa where H.S.H. Madonna had the nerve to say: “I have no comment to make about her obsession towards me because I don’t know whether her behaviour is something deep and meaningful, or superficial!!!” Speaking of fights, Nicole Ritchie and Jessica Simpson are at each others throats because the two former stars have been cast as judges on a fashion themed reality show and Nicole thinks Jessica has no concept of high fashion!!! Romance time! Looks like Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have fallen right in love!! The two fame birds were seen kissing each other and holding hands at Disneyland!! In other Disney news, Miley Cyrus is moving further away from her squeaky clean image after she got yet another tattoo and she recently talked to her idol big ol’ dyke Joan Jett about how shes not eleven years old anymore and she doesnt need to apologize for her adult behavior!! Everyone still loves Kim Kardashian!! Her top rated tv show scored over 3.5 million viewers this week. Hey, whatever happened to Paris Hilton’s Oxygen show?? Cancelled!! Robert Pattinson just finished filming blockbuster movie Breaking Dawn with his co star Kristin Stewart! Meanwhile, Cameron Diaz and Cheryl Cole have become close friends after working together on the set of What to Expect When You’re Expecting!! Looks like Arnold Schwartzenegger and Bruce Willis are teaming up for the action flick The Expendables 2!! Wow! 80’s star Anthony Michael Hall was arrested for disturbing the peace!! Hmmm.. Britney Spears is filming the music video to her new single in England!!! Jersey Shore superstar Snooki was seen partying in Las Vegas on Labor Day Weekend!! Rapper The Game claims he was kicked out of a famous LA restaurant for being black and referred to the owner as a slave master?!?! After receiving a lot of backlash, Souljah Boy has apologized for his anti- military song!! Celebrity Lesbian Angelina Jolie’s Gay husband Brad Pitt is a hero- after he saved an extra from being trampled on the set of World War Z!! Uh oh!!! Goldie Hawn’s ex hubby and Kate Hudson’s dad will be telling all in a new book!! Yay!! Looks like Amy Winehouse’s parents will be giving their first interview to Anderson Cooper on his new tv show!! Gee!! Tranny killer/Closetcase Fag Eddie Murphey has been selected by Oscar uber producer Brett Ratner to host this years Academy Awards! House problems!! Closet Bull Dyke Rihanna is suing the lady she bought her 6.6! Million dollar home from and her realtor and home inspector because she claims she wad duped into buying a dump!! The roof on Shannon Doherty’s home recently collapsed due to water damage! And one more cancelled tidbit, Kate plus 8…is finally off the air andKate Gosselin, is begging for work. Thats all the gossip for now, Maryies!! Keep up with Odyssey for all the Gay Goings On & downs of all the Big Fat Movie Stars in Hollywood California!!! Stay in tune to the killer Gay Gozzip loop! Click up to Cyber Fagland at ODYSSEYMAGAZINE.NET for the “T”on Our Big Gay Globes’s N.Y.C. to even Brasil’s Mary Rulers! of F-List Fag & Bull Dag FIGHTERS! (Parody, Mary!!)

THE WIGS

Odyssey Magazine — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:38:33 +0000

BY MISS BARBIE Q

Hello my loves. So I got asked to perform for the Gay Day at LA County Fair this year. I know, right? Such an old school venue, but something that brings me back to my childhood. The fair is in Pomona, CA, where I grew up. I was so excited, I decided to post the Facebook event on this group for us folks who grew up in Pomona. Needless to say, in less than a minute, someone commented: “F*ck Gay Days, you don’t need a special day if you are trying to be normal.” OMGG (Oh My God Girl) I got that same knot in my stomach from when I had to deal with this bullshit when I used to live there. It dawned on me that with all these postings, event invites, likes, pokes and comments that we have still made a little bubble around ourselves. I posted back and forth with this dude trying to tell him that I never felt safe at the fair as a gay man and it is something that is for everyone. Families no matter who they are. He just didn’t get it. I posted back and forth with him for an hour until I told him “I am not going to keep arguing with someone who doesn’t want convincing. If you don’t like the event, don’t come to it. And this is the last posting I will put on here about it.” OMGG. The next day there were 53 (!) postings ranging from Obama, Crips and Bloods, politics, women abandoned by their husbands, cheating spouses, and it hit me again. There is the some anger towards the LGBT community that has nothing to do with us. There are people with issues that may never be resolved BUT it still doesn’t take from the fact that we are in our gay bubble. If we don’t step out of it, we will never make change. Needless to say, I ended up deleting the event post, but I did NOT take myself from the group. Here’s what I said: “Let’s get something clear. I am proud to be from Pomona. I posted that I was coming back to my hometown and performing at the LA Fair. I found it ironic that those who commented on my posting saw it as self-promoting, celebrating my lifestyle or what have you. And you know what’s worse? I got the same knot in my stomach as I did when I lived there. The same ignorance, the same intolerance, and the same indifference is still alive and well in some of you. I would think that reflecting on memories you would have evolved, but I see some have not. I am this close to taking myself out of this group, but you know what? As I am P-Town to the heart, I will not back down either. You will see more posting from me. Hope you can handle it. If not, ignore it. There. I can let it go. Let the good times roll. Life is good still. It breaks my heart some still, but what can you do?” Nuff said.

So what else is going on around LA that Miss Barbie-Q recommends you may ask?

9/9: Bullsh*t @Hamburger Mary’s Weho (Sweetzer & Santa Monica) Now it is always a special night but it is EXTRA special because Miss Barbie-Q will be performing that night! Check it out my loves, it gets packed quickly. Showtime around 10:30p.

Miss Kitty Presents Red Devil Disco @the Dragonfly (6510 Santa Monica Blvd.) No cover before 10pm with rsvp!!! ($10 after)

Truck Stop @The Faultline (4216 Melrose Ave.) A benefit for the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. They have given so much to the community, come and help the sisters out! Hosted my Wendy Ho!

9/10: Stunning @Hamburger Mary’s Weho (Sweetzer & Santa Monica) Now it is always a special night but it is EXTRA special because Miss Barbie-Q will be performing that night! Check it out my loves, it gets packed quickly. Showtime around 10:30p.

Brutus @Faultline (4216 Melrose) Brought to you by Chris Bowen (Bears in Space, Cub Scout, Brown & Serve) & Mario Diaz (Full Frontal Disco, Fuzzy, B.F.D.). Captain Video: Mark Cuadrado, Resident Sea Hag: Fade-Dra. Love this party. The music is amazing!

A Club Called Rhonda @El Cid (4212 W. Sunset Blvd.)You know all about it. You heard all about it. Get there early. There will be a line love. Door host Phyllis Navidad. Fierce DJs, fierce people. In one word: FIERCE. Last night at this venue. Will be packed. You have been warned!

Balance @King King (6555 Hollywood Blvd. @Whitley) Strictly House Music ten years and still going strong. AY-J (Shifted Music, NYC) along with local faves: WEST COAST COLLECTIVE: Ricardo Torres & Torin Rea. 10p-4a.

Beat It @El Rey Theatre (5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA) It Returns to its Original Home where it began in 1999! $5 Pass before 10:30pm or $10 after w/ad. 18+.

9/11: Shhh…@Akbar (4356 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA) Don’t tell! It may or may not be the brainchild of Miss Barbie-Q and DJ Eric Adams, we’ll never tell! It might be all the best dance music from the past – e.g. Prince, Sheila E, The Gap Band, Zapp, Chic, Stacey Q, Expose’, etc. Rumors say there are Shhhot specials. Unconfirmed sources say that there’s no cover charge.

The Lot @MJs (2810 Hyperion Avenue) $5 2p-4p/$8.00 after 4p.

9/15: LGB2NETWORK presents QFILMS Sneak Peek @Silver Fox (411 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA) A monthly mixer for cocktails and networking while we celebrate the arts with an exclusive sneak peek at some of the films being screened at the Center Long Beach’s QFilms Festival which takes place September 16-18 at the Long Beach Art Theater (2025 East 4th Street).They will be raffling tickets for the premier of “Judas Kiss.”7-10P. Admission is complimentary.

9/16: Fuzzy @Three Aces (1123 Vince St.) Performance by Candis Cayne! Guest hosts Jimmy Vogel & Gary Wells. $5 cover.

9/18: Gay Day at the LA County Fair @Fairplex Pomona (1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768) 10a – 10p The Fair is now even more “Family” friendly! The L.A. County Fair, the largest county fair in America, is proud to invite the gay community and its supporters to the first ever Gay Day at the L.A. County Fair! Here’s the two main things you should know: 1. Before the fair, buy your tickets online at lacountyfair.com/2011, and during checkout, use the promo code “gayday” for $10 adult admission and $6 children’s admission (kids 5 and under are free!) 2. On Sunday, Sept. 18, wear a red shirt at the fair to express your solidarity with the gay community. During the day from 11a – 6p, Picnic Hill will be our reserved hangout spot! It’s a private oasis right in the center of the fair. Show the attendants your red shirt or say you are there for Gay Day and you will receive a wristband for the day. Bring your food and socialize with fun people! We’ll also have DJ’s up there setting the festive tone.

Project Drag Race @Fox Theatre (301 South Garey Pomona, CA 91766) DJ Ozz-E of the Playboy Club as well as Arena & Circus, is the resident. Raven & Shannel are hosting! With guest stars all night! Showtime is 10p and dancing immediately follows the show until 2a. 18+ $5 before 10p/21+ FREE before 10p. I will be performing with a slew of other fierce divas!

9/23:Out on the Mountain @Six Flags Magic Mountain (26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA) The party is closed to the general public for this special gay and gay-friendly event! All ages. Doors open 6p-1a. On-Site Tickets: $50. (Save $14.50 Buying Online in Advance) Silver Advanced Tickets include Regular Admission and Free Parking. Gold VIP Tickets include Regular Admission, Front Of The Line pass for all rides, $25 Bugs Bunny Bucks, VIP Parking & entry into our 21+ VIP Lounge with beer/wine drink tickets. Available online only. Advance tickets also available at LASC (8592 Santa Monica Boulevard) in West Hollywood; (310) 657-2858. Advance tickets are only $35.50. Free Parking.

Weekly Hotplate:

Mondays: Mustache Mondays @La Cita (4th & Hill)

Wednesdays: Hang Together @Mountain Bar (Chinatown – 473 Gin Ling Way), Peachfuzz @Eagle LA

Thursdays: Lina Lecaro on www.Moheak.com at 6 p. To hear what she has to say!

Monthly Hotplate:

A Club Called Rhonda @El Cid (2nd Saturday of the month)

Bears in Space @Akbar (2nd Sunday of the month)

Brutus @Faultline (every 2nd Saturday)

Cub Scout @Eagle LA featuring the resident queen Lady Bear (1st Friday of the month)

Fuzzy @Three of Clubs (every 2nd Friday)

Red Zebra @The Crocker Club (1st Thursday of the month) in downtown LA.

Otter Magic @The Saint (1235 Vine St. – 4th Friday of the month)

Downtown LA Artwalk (2nd Thursday of the month)

Shh…@Akbar (2nd Sunday of the month)

Feature @Fubar (1^st Saturday of the month)

Other Club Hotplate:

Tuesdays: Mr. Black @Avalon, Manhole @Motherlode, Drunk on Stage @Akbar, Cabaret @ Sheedy’s featuring Raquel Redd, Ms Luna & special guests, Dreamgirls @Rage

Wednesdays: Stripper Circus @Here

Thursdays: Club Nur @MJs, Big Fat D*ck (BFD) @Fubar

Fridays: Bullsh*t @Hamburger Mary’s Weho, Hype @Ultra Suede with Rhea Litre, Dance B*tch @Fubar

Saturdays: Stunning with Calpernia Addams & Delilah Demilo @Hamburger Mary’s, Cherry Pop with Shokra @Ultra Suede, Popstars @the Factory with Samantha Starr & Allusia, Dreamgirls @MJs

Sundays: Project Drag Race @Fox Theatre (Pomona)

PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR BE CANCELLED, BE WARNED. THIS IS WHAT I KNOW BEFORE GOING TO PRINT.

FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS, LINKS TO THE EVENTS and TO KNOW WHERE I AM MAKING AN APPEARANCE NEXT – GO TO MY BLOG LOVES!!

ISSUE BITCH: KATHY GRIFFIN, STEFANO ROSSI & KATHY GRIFFIN!

Odyssey Magazine — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:27:09 +0000

ON THE COVER: Mike Matters From the series “Minute Man”

Odyssey Magazine — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:15:41 +0000

Photo courtesy of: www.COLTstudiogroup.com

PROJECT DRAG RACE… FACE OF RAVEN

Odyssey Magazine — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:13:41 +0000

PRIDE PERFECTED

Odyssey Magazine — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:05:56 +0000

W HOTEL, GLAAD MEDIA & ABSOLUT VODKA PRESENT: PRIDE PERFECTED

On Saturday evening, June 18, Odyssey visited Fort Lauderdale, the #1 gay travel destination in the US, to celebrate Stonewall Gay & Lesbian Pride Festival at the ‘Pride Perfected’ kick-off pool party held at the sleek, new, “W Fort Lauderdale”.

Sponsored by GLAAD and Absolut vodka, this chic pool party had a DJ spinning electro-lounge beats at the resort’s Wet West Pool on the Fifth Floor of Tower 2. It was the best kind of partying because it was for a good cause, with all proceeds from the ticket sales benefitting GLAAD charities, as the organization celebrates its 25th year of supporting LBGT causes. What made this pool party such a shout-out for the cause is that live social media links were tying us into sister events around the country! Of course, there was real live eye candy all around, plus an open vodka cocktail bar, courtesy of Absolut. As the sun set over the Atlantic, and the palm trees swayed in the balmy breeze with the sky showing purple/pink hues, we knew this wouldn’t be our last time sipping and dipping at the W.

Let’s face it, this former college spring-break town has definitely changed, and the W Hotel is proof positive. Put quite simply, the W is THE hottest hotel in the city right now. The W brings “Oceanfront Wow” to the shores of South Florida, positioned directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach with crystal blue waters of the Atlantic on one side and the yacht-lined, intracoastal waterways on the other. And we don’t say that just because Trip Advisor members just voted the 517-modern monument “The Trendiest Hotel in the U.S.” No, we mean you can just feel it when you walk through the place. It doesn’t hurt that Clodagh designed both the inside and the outside of the place. The famous designer says that the building’s shape was inspired by a sailboat on the move, and its cool blues, crisp whites and sandy browns celebrate the sun and the sea. But our favorite touch was how Clodagh brought in the state’s most famous lizard (the alligator) shape wherever she could – from sitting stools on the pool deck to chairs on the outdoor terrace … and even to stuffed white gators on every bed!

The hotel chain’s famous “Whatever, Whenever” concierge service – if you can dream it, the hotel will help you do it – is headed up at W Fort Lauderdale by a gorgeous man simply called “Tokyo” (who used to be on “MTV New Orleans”, but that’s another story).

And there are the amenities we’ve all come to expect at a W – an outpost of New York’s very own Bliss Spa, Stephan Starr’s first restaurant in south Florida, Steak954, which boasts the biggest and best lobster dinner we’ve ever had; Randy Gerber’s hot (straight) nightclub Whiskey Blue; and our favorite, a see-through voyeuristic ‘human aquarium’ of a pool called, Wet which turns into a full pool party on Sundays called ‘Sublime Sundays’. This party includes a bar, food, DJ, and South Florida’s most gorgeous guys. But first, visit Sweat, a state-of-the-art fitness center that will keep your beach body looking its best.

We tried it all, and we highly recommend this hotel to all of the LGBT travelers interested in visiting this urban resort town for the unbelievably awesome amenities, but also for the LGBT inspired packages created specifically to benefit a charity close to our hearts, GLAAD.

So even though Pride in South Florida lasts for just one weekend, you can celebrate it all year long with W Fort Lauderdale’s very own Pride 365’, and ‘Pride and Joy’ bliss packages.

ASS-TROLOGY

Odyssey Magazine — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:59:44 +0000

Okay, hello. Summer time and the living is easy. The Summer Solstice has just passed, and I hope you worked it for all its worth. A friend telephoned from England that night. He was at the Henge to end all Henges…Stonehenge, where they claim to have the world’s biggest Summer Solstice wing-ding, I guess the joint was jumping! Now the word Solstice is a Latin word combo of “sol” or sun, and “stice” or, to stand still – or as we know it, the longest day of the year. Way back when, that crazy crew, the Druids established the most enduring celebration tradition associated with the Solstice of Summer which was what they considered to be LUCKY, and what they termed, the “wedding of the Heavens and the Earth.” Now, from this party, we got in the habit of having more weddings in the month of June than any other month, as a June wedding was thought to be blessed and luckier than those taking place at other times. Hold the phone. As it so happened, New York, the Empire State, a place so nice they had to name it twice, and a place that has its very own issue of lucky Odyssey Magazine, just had reason-a-plenty to do some celebrating indeed. The state passed Gay Marriage and had one big old lucky-ass Pride, and so the bells did ring-a-ding dong. It’s on like Donkey Kong! Read your horoscopes. Kiss someone. Put a ring on it. After all, you’re all stars.

Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19: You may ask the fellahs who deliver your new sofa to move it, “a little to the left” and then “a little to the right,” but you finally plop it right smack dab in the middle. Do this with your own direction at this time as well. In spite of temptations to walk on a wild side or two – resist for now. Hey diddle-diddle, stick to the middle. David Hyde Pierce

Taurus Apr 20 – May 21: Be mindful that even though you are a welcome and very capable advocate when it comes to others and their problems, there is a risk now that associating so much with them might be something for you to try and avoid – otherwise you may get way off your own track, and into worlds not of your choosing. Leslie Jordon

Gemini May 22 – Jun 21: Having trouble making up your mind?? How about your bed?? Well, in fact, you may find yourself kind of stuck-like, not knowing which way to go… well, dear, (headlights and all) granted this is all going to change, but for the time being, don’t fight it, no need. Just gather more information before doing anything. Barry Manilow

Cancer Jun 22 – Jul 22: They say that all work and no play make you a dull boy. Well, not right now, that’s for sure. Do be sure to get a little socializing in, around the edges. However, your focus on work, and with those with whom you associate professionally, is sure to prove a dandy use of time – fine boy. Cheyenne Jackson

Leo July 23 – Aug 23: Now is the time that you may be called to reach out and touch someone…not in the steam room however, I’m afraid. Your distant connections, relations, and affairs will divide your time and your mind – with the split leg focus. An answer regarding a relationship close to home will make its way to you easier than you ever thought. James St. James

Virgo Aug 24 – Sep22: Details, details, that’s right. What may be a cumbersome aspect to your interests needs to rate high on your attention chart at this time. You should also further inspect any opportunities that show promise; and fill every loophole, as you will not want to devote time only to find that it was a pothole, or a rat hole, but not the right hole. Lily Tomlin

Libra Sep 23 – Aug 23: Two steps forward, one step back – knit one, pearl two…whatever – it’s going to be a while before much production is done, so breathe and lay in a supply of the stuff you most need on those power sessions, (Hey, you decide!) Hours will be long, but energy short, so pace yourself and make the others, if you can. Matthew Williamson

Scorpio Oct 24 – Nov 22: Pick a little, talk a little, pick, pick, pick – or maybe not. Drop the dumb stuff, the petty, and the mellow dramatic. You need not spend energy in these directions. Do your best to tidy up loose ends, or at the very least, smack ‘em until they go away. This new leaf will reward in Quicker Picker Uppers, so get ready to enjoy the bounty. Madison Hildebrand

Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 21: Oh, well look who’s both bold and beautiful now! Ta-Da! Your courage and self-assurance is very high, and you come forth with brilliant stuff, but most of those around you don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. Not to fret, just ride it, hold on to your own, and in no time the rest will assume its rightful place. Jason Sechrest

Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 20: As you roll the dice now in your life’s game of Monopoly, you have no trouble gathering an impressive collection of properties, etc. However, what doesn’t seem to be easy is completing much of any of them. This has you going from smirk to stunned, and back again. It’s okay though. Have fun on the see-saw for now as the Tilt-a-Whirl is coming soon. Sal Mineo

Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 18: Looks as though you seem to be popping up everywhere, more than Orville Redenbacher and the Pillsbury dough boy combined. Well, good for you. Adding to your contact list is a bit overdue. Be sure to be calm and diplomatic under conditions that tend to irritate. This way you remain as fresh and as tart as others see you. Jose Antonio Vargas

Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20: At a time when those around you are talking nothing but doom and gloom and seem to be retreating back into the dark of their rooms, you are packing up for a day at the beach. One word for you…GO! Distance yourself from negative energy and you will stay afloat even on the pools “infinity” edge. Besides, the sun-kissing will outshine a little sand in the shorts, be sure of that! Gary & Larry Lane

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