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Spring is a return to life after thinking growth was a one-time ‘flash in the pan.’ Our power as queers is forever shaped by those brave enough to continue creating or performing their art in places the world once told (or continues to tell) them to hide. This issue is a love letter to the artists and rebels blooming in between the lines for the first, second, third, or tenth time.

After Years & Years, British singer, actor, and activist Olly Alexander is releasing his first (new) album, Polari, as a solo artist— Bryen Dunn has this juicy story awaiting you as our first feature. Who doesn’t love Showtime’s Yellowjackets? In our second feature, we dive into our admiration for the non-binary actor and playwright who turned down an Emmy consideration, Liv Hewson (aka Van Palmer).

In Deep Dish, Rolyn Chambers gives us the rundown on The Lair, Anvil, and the return of Boutique Bar. In this Wigged Out, the performing troupe Drag Syndrome is extra fabulous with their extra chromosomes. In She Beat, Jackie Manthorne provides insight into the organization Queering Cancer. Boyd Kodak tells us Tsholo Khalema, South African trans actor, director, and visual creator in Kodak Moment. Sherry Sylvain urges us to head on over to Levant for Palestinian-inspired ‘not pizza, pizza’ in Beyond the Village.

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Duration of contest: April 17, 2025 to June 15, 2025.

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The Winner will receive a gift basket from Mystic Brews (https://mysticbrews.ca/) worth $250 and includes:

Body and Shower Loofah, Mystic Brews’ Serenity Candle, Lavender Pillow Spray, Lavender Bath Salts, Mystic Brews’ Intention Bag for Tranquility; containing a Rose and Smokey Quartz Mystic Brews’ Smokey Quartz Bracelet.

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This issue’s 5 questions:

1) What is the name of Ollie Alexander’s new album?

2) Where was Liv Hewson born?

3) Name two of the four new venues recently launched in Toronto’s Queer Village?

4) When was Queering Cancer launched?

5) What is one of Tsholo Khalema’s three wishes?