Interviews
Organized Chaos – A Chicago Woman’s Motorcycle Club and so much more
There is a new kid in town. She is big, beautiful and as bad ass as they come. She rides on two wheels and is about to change the way Motorcycle Clubs in the state of Illinois look. Organized Chaos Chicago, founded by Tamale Sepp and Tammy Sciortino, has hit the ground running. I was [...]
Sean Wiggins Interview
Coasting on the amazing high that comes from having seen so many beautiful, beautiful queers gambling and flirting and performing at our two-year anniversary party this past weekend left me hungry for more. More ladies! More gayness! More music! So I thought I’d do some virtual flirting of my own with my future wife, California-based [...]
Kaisa Dille – Design with Integrity
I know when I first met Kaisa Dille her kind smile, quiet intelligence and generous nature made me like her immediately. Some of her amazing work caught my attention the other day – and I felt the need to reach out and talk to her about her life and her work at K. Dille Designs. [...]
The Happiest Song Plays Last / The Fawz and The Goodman
I don’t know about you – but I LOVE this woman. There is an air of certainty, peace and confidence that exudes from her. She shares a smile that is quick and generous. Behind those wide eyes is a uniquely creative mind that challenges and engages those who spend time on her side of the [...]
You Came to See a Rock Show
If you’re in the mood for a genderfucking good time, Peaches Does Herself will be debuting this Friday at The Logan Theatre. Expect fiery nipples, porn stars, 65 year-old strippers and exploding penises over themes of love and transsexuality in this semi-autobiographical film of a stage production of the same name. After all, this is [...]
Interview with Zarinah Ali, Artistic Director at Realize Theatre Group
In the last couple of years, obstacles faced by queer youth have become a nationally recognized issue. From bullying to abuse to suicide, these themes have been on the mind of Realize Theatre Group’s co-founder Zarinah Ali long before the creation of ‘It Gets Better’. Ali and Taryn Smith founded the Realize Theatre Group in [...]
Q & A with Amanda Heuermann – Stage Manager at The Joffrey Ballet
Dance concerts aren’t just the job of dancers and choreographers. Costume designers, lighting designers, sound editors and composers, set designers, carpenters, stagehands and electricians, marketing and PR personnel, house managers… these are just some of the jobs that go into running a dance company. Every person involved, both onstage and off, is deeply invested in [...]
An Interview With Searah Deysach of Early to Bed
Since 2001, Searah has been promoting a woman-centric view of sex while also providing a plethora of resources for any gender expression. In a time where the majority of sex stores stocked plastic pussies, vac-u-jacks, and cheap wanna-be dongs, Searah ventured forth with a mission to create a friendly, not-at-all-sleezy environment for everyone. While Early [...]
Jeanne Bessette – An Artist You Need to Know
FaceBook is my friend for many reasons. Keeping in touch with long lost friends, communicating events and promoting my blog are just a few of the wonderful perks of this social media thing. To my great joy it has also helped me find some amazing talents out there in the real world. One of the [...]
Martha Wainwright Emerges
Surrounded by exposed brick and wine barrels in the bustling atmosphere of City Winery, there is a clear view of the stage from every table. In an equal parts male and female crowd, full of late 30s to mid 50s couples who are slightly randy and clearly enjoying the house made wine, singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright [...]