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Michael Doughman — The Director

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“I like doing things that, hopefully, make for a better community for us.” – Michael Doughman
In 1984, Michael Doughman was invited to perform at an AIDS-related fundraiser at the Round-Up Saloon (the old Round-Up Saloon, before it burned down). It was then he decided it was time to get involved.
Since then, he’s been a part of just about every organization that’s in any… Read the rest

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Michael Doughman — The Director

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“I like doing things that, hopefully, make for a better community for us.” – Michael Doughman
In 1984, Michael Doughman was invited to perform at an AIDS-related fundraiser at the Round-Up Saloon (the old Round-Up Saloon, before it burned down). It was then he decided it was time to get involved.
Since then, he’s been a part of just about every organization that’s in any… Read the rest

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Robert Emery — The Volunteer

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“I get tremendous support because [the Dallas LGBT community] is the most fabulous community in the world.” – Robert Emery
Robert Emery is the kind of guy who tells it like it is. He doesn’t need to put on airs or pretend he’s someone he isn’t, because who he is so full of life it’d be ridiculous if you weren’t drawn in.
After talking to… Read the rest

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Jack Evans and George Harris — The Historians

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“Both George and I, from the beginning of our relationship, have wanted to make a difference.” – Jack Evans
Jack Evans and George Harris have been together longer than most of us have been alive. When they met, in 1961, both had already lost a job for being gay. Harris worked for the CIA, but after an investigation into his background, he was… Read the rest

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Patti Fink — The Mobilizer

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“You can’t walk down the street and not trip over somebody who’s LGBT.” – Patti Fink
Patti Fink, the President of the Dallas Gay & Lesbian Alliance, has been involved in LGBT activism in Dallas for nearly 15 years. It’s actually how she found her partner, Erin Moore. The two met during meetings for the National Coming Out Project. By the way, we… Read the rest

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Mark Frazier — The Leather Sir

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When all is said and done a small part of me wants to be remembered as somebody who’s made a small difference for our community. – Mark Frazier
It’s safe to say that Dallas’ leather community would not be what it is without Mark Frazier. He opened the Dallas Eagle in 1995. At the time, Dallas didn’t have a bar that catered to the leather/levi… Read the rest

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Nell Gaither — The Trans Advocate

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“I’m trans and so this is my family. I want to support my family.” – Nell Gaither
Some in the LGBT community have only recently come to know Nell Gaither, the advocate. Just last year, she quit her job as a City of Dallas employee and decided to move to trans advocacy full-time. Gaither is the president of the Trans Pride Initiative,… Read the rest

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THEATRE REVIEW: Bourgeois And Maurice At The Soho Theatre

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You know those occasions when you meet your mates in town for a drink after work. It gets to about 9 and you think it might be nice to round off the evening in some way.
by Greg Mitchell | 13th September 2013

Well instead of heading to your local kebab house, why not nip down to the Soho Theatre for a bit of cabaret,… Read the rest

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BOOK REVIEW: The Breath of Night by Michael Arditti

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Julian Tremayne is a missionary priest in a remote Philippine village during the Marcos dictatorship.
by Chris Bridges | 13th September 2013★★★★

After championing the Communist rebels, he finds himself imprisoned for the murder of a local military commander. Three decades later, following his own mysterious death, a cult develops around Julian and there are calls for him to be made a saint. When Philip… Read the rest

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First Dallas Gay Pride? Expect This

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The first gay pride celebration I went to was more than a decade ago. It was St. Louis Gay Pride, and I had a really good time. I’m pretty sure the reason I enjoyed myself so much was that it was my first. I saw so much freedom and acceptance.
Over the years I’ve become less active in the gay community. However, that’s changed this… Read the rest

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6 Amazing Coming Out Notes

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Coming out can be such a fractious time for many gay people around the world. Here are some really great examples from parents and friends whose acceptance notes went viral.
by Newsdesk | 13th September 2013The father who wrote this humbinger of a letter to his gay son certainly tugged on our heartstrings.

The father with a sense of reality and humour

The Mum who… Read the rest

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How You Can Help: Resource Center Food Pantry is ‘Critically Low’

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Late Friday afternoon, Resource Center Dallas sent out a news release, begging the community for help. It’s food pantry is “critically low.” Resource Center spokesman Rafael McDonnell told the Dallas Voice, the situation has gotten so dire, “We’re giving away Twizzlers because that’s all we’ve got.”
On average, Resource Center’s food pantry hands out seven tons of food to about 1900 HIV+ clients each week.… Read the rest

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“I would’ve joined in with a kick-ass harmony, but the dude was naked.”

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Since Cory Monteith’s sudden and tragic passing in July, I’ve been bingeing on the music of ‘Glee’ to make myself feel better. And because I’m a compulsive list-maker, I’ve also been putting together an iTunes playlist comprised of just Finn’s songs. In the course of making that playlist, I decided to pick out my ten favorites and turn them into a column. ‘Glee’ will be… Read the rest

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NEWS: Paint The Town Purple To Remember Victims Of Hate Crime And Bulllying

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Saturday 12 October to 19 October 2013 is the 2nd Hate Crime Awareness Week.
by 17-24-30 | 13th September 2013On Saturday 12 October 2013 we launch Hate Crime Awareness Week with a special act of remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral, which will be attended by various representatives of those families affected by hate crime and organisations that work with those affected by hate crime or… Read the rest

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BOOK REVIEW: Lover At Last by J.R. Ward

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Tales of the supernatural and dark vampires stalking dystopian worlds seem to have abounded in recent years and are; it seems, here to stay.
by Chris Bridges | 12th September 2013★★★

If you’re looking for an erotic vampire story with a gay twist then J.R. Ward’s ‘Black Dagger Brotherhood’ series are the ones to look out for. ‘Lover at Last’ is the 11th book in… Read the rest

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Detox, Willam Belli, & Vicky Vox “Blurred Bynes” Parody

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Well, this is my favorite Blurred Lines parody so far. For so many reasons, really. Drag girl group DWV (Detox, Willam Belli, and Vicky Vox) are at it again with “Blurred Bynes.”
The video just posted today and it’s already going viral.
Three drag queens, a bunch of guys in their underwear, snappy writing, and a goat.
Yes, a goat.
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Dallas Gay Pride Participants: Better Cover Your Junk

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Better have your shorts on in there, fellas
UPDATE:
After my original post, local activist Hardy Haberman reached out with concerns about the Tavern Guild’s stance that the policy is nothing new. He attended a pre-parade meeting for those who are going to be a part of Sunday’s parade at the Rose Room.
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THEATRE REVIEW: Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, UK TOUR

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So much more than the title suggests, Gotta Sing Gotta Dance is a true celebration of musical theatre at its very best.
by Robin Foreman-Quercus | 11th September 2013★★★★

Chris Jordan directs a hugely energetic and talented cast in this whirlwind spectacular, as we visit almost every musical I can think of through the ages, including a hilarious finale featuring a song from every current… Read the rest

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Dallas Gay Pride Weekend Events

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Who’s ready for “Deep in the Heart of Pride?” The 2013 Dallas gay pride celebration kicks of with events Wednesday – Sunday! So, if you’re already in town, or you’re heading this way, here are some things you need to add to your calendar.
This list was compiled by the Dallas Tavern Guild, the organization that runs the festival.
 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th

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THEATRE REVIEW: The Speed Twins, Riverside Studios

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This warm tale of love and last chances weaves together three very different characters as they are brought together in the afterlife bar, Dyke Heaven.by Robin Foreman-Quercus | 11th September 2013

Queenie, a 60-something year old ex-beauty queen, has spent her life making what she feels are the right choices by society’s norms and so is very surprised to be spending her afterlife in a… Read the rest

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