Pride & Queens & Bears, Oh My, for Stonewall’s Ruby Anniversary

June 30, 2009 · Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Buzz, New York City, New York Q News, News · Comment 

Stonewall crowd - photo by Joseph R. Saporito

Stonewall crowd - photo by Joseph R. Saporito

Source: www.newyorkqnews.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert, with Joseph R. Saporito & Gregory J. Klosek

LGBT New York “paint(ed) the town ruby,” in keeping with the theme of the 40th LGBT Pride March, along the lavender line, Read more

Grove Stars, Singing Broadway, Are “Hollywood Bound” in Fast-Paced APCG Musical

June 30, 2009 · Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Buzz, Fire Island, Q on Stage · Comment 

What I Did for Love - photo by Joseph R. Saporito

'What I Did for Love' - photo by Joseph R. Saporito

Source: www.qonstage.com
Story by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

“Hollywood Bound,” the new Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) show, which opened on June 27 and is repeated on July 4, is chockfull of wonderful music, Read more

Grove Celebrates 11th Pride with “United” as Theme

June 28, 2009 · Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Buzz, Equal Rights, Fire Island · Comment 

flagbearers JP Michaud (ME), Pat Goff (Canada), Candido (MA), Dale (USA), Jim & Richard (CT), Mike Lavers (NH) & Brian & Ray (IA) - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

flag bearers JP Michaud (ME), Pat Goff (Canada), Candido (MA), Dale (USA), Jim & Richard (CT), Mike Lavers (NH) & Brian & Ray (IA) - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Source: www.fireislandqnews.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Cherry Grove celebrated LGBT Pride on June 27 with an 11th annual Pride Parade, around downtown Cherry Grove, and with “United!”-saluting Read more

Ariel Sinclair Presents Kamikaze Kabaret ‘09 Premiere & Jesse Mae Cracks Us Up

June 27, 2009 · Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Buzz, Fire Island · Comment 

Ariel Sinclair& Jesse Mae - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Ariel Sinclair & Jesse Mae - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Source: www.fireislandqnews.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

On June 25, at the Ice Palace, where she has reigned for 15 years, Ariel Sinclair hosted the season’s welcome return of Kamikaze Kabaret, with DJ Chuck on music and sound. Read more

Trashy Couture Is New Miss Drag Attack- Ann Phetamine & Patrizia Peppe! Are Runners-Up

June 25, 2009 · Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Buzz, Fire Island · Comment 

Miss Drag Attack 2009 Trashy Couture - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Miss Drag Attack 2009 Trashy Couture - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Source: www.fireislandqnews.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

A wild drag event is held at Cherry’s each year on the first Tuesday afternoon of summer-Drag Attack-and this season’s, on June 23, was no exception.  Read more

Brandon & Ray Kick Off Broadway @ the Beach with Memorable Show

June 25, 2009 · Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Buzz, Fire Island · Comment 

Brandon Cutrell & Ray Fellman - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Brandon Cutrell & Ray Fellman - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Source: www.qonstage.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Sensational singer Brandon Cutrell, in fine, fresh voice, and his marvelous maestro, pianist Ray Fellman, kicked off Pride Week and a fourth season of theater and open mic evenings, billed as Broadway at the Beach, Read more

Imperial Court Holds Annual Drag Tag Sale

June 22, 2009 · Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Buzz, Fire Island · Comment 

Johnny Doyle in Empress Giannas coronation finery - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Johnny Doyle in Empress Gianna's coronation finery - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Source: www.fireislandqnews.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Tables and hangers of used drag and customers in search of Invasion attire and other bargain finery filled the Ice Palace on June 21 at the Imperial Court of New York’s annual Drag Tag Sale.  Read more

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