posted Friday, April 9, 2021
Late last month, members of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community woke to the news of the passing of an icon, Michelle Ross. Michelle began her career as a drag entertainer back in the 1970’s, and continued performing and entertaining throughout her entire life. How does one put into words the legacy of Michelle Ross, one who was […]
posted Monday, January 8, 2018
Sapphic Aquatica is a unique and exclusive bathhouse event for women and transgender individuals. The only gender not welcome at this event is cisgender males – that is, men who were born men and identify as men. The basis and development of Sapphic Aquatica is to be a safe and embracing space for women and […]
posted Monday, July 20, 2015
This past spring I unexpectedly became a more educated individual when I attended an event in Richmond Hill that had been described to me only as the “Community Inclusivity and Equity Council of York Region (CIECYR) Inaugural Bi-annual Awards Benefit and Gala”. The Awards Benefit and Gala recognizes the work of individuals, not-for profit organizations, […]
posted Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Drag ON! is almost upon us!! Yonge-Dundas Square will be filled with singing, dancing, twirling and whirling drag queens on Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. One of those queens is Mahogany Browne, a performer who can regularly be seen in any number of clubs around the city. We thought we’d ask […]
posted Saturday, June 20, 2015
As the drag spectacular that will be “Drag ON!” approaches on June 27 at Yonge-Dundas Square from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., I chatted with Ms. Jada Hudson to find out just what goes on behind the make up, to make up one of Toronto’s newer, yet impressive queens. What is your best/favourite Pride memory? […]
posted Saturday, June 20, 2015
Miss Conception, or Miss C to those who know and love her, is one of Toronto’s better known drag artists and specializes in performing live vocals with costumes which are apropos and imaginative. As the drag-a-thon which will be “Drag ON!” approaches on Saturday, June 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Yonge-Dundas Square, […]
posted Saturday, June 20, 2015
Robyn DeCradle holds a special place in my heart, dating back to 2004 when we both competed for Miss Bailey’s – she won – and I thought somebody had let a real girl into the dressing area. As “Drag ON!”, the Pride Toronto extravaganza that takes place from 2:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, […]
posted Saturday, June 20, 2015
“Drag ON!”, the 9-hour drag show from Pride Toronto 2015, is coming soon! On Saturday, June 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Yonge-Dundas Square will be invaded by drag queens and a massive audience. In preparation for this event, I caught up with one of Toronto’s fixtures in the drag community, formerly of The […]
posted Thursday, June 11, 2015
The better something is, the more challenging it is to write a fitting description. This has been the case for me and the recent CD launch concert of Micah Barnes’ “New York Stories” at Glenn Gould Studios, Toronto. With thesaurus laid out beside me, I have battled to find the words that will do justice. […]
posted Wednesday, April 22, 2015
I’m usually somewhat loathe to venture in to the Queen West neighbourhood; hipsters, over-priced boutiques and horrible parking are among my least favourite things on earth. After a drive of slightly less than 90 minutes, through crush hour traffic from western suburbia (land of plentiful and expansive parking lots), I entered Dark Horse Espresso Bar to […]
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