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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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
