Summary
This magazine issue, published in February 2013, highlights the LGBTQ+ community in Pittsburgh and beyond. Key features include:
- Cover Story: An interview with Pittsburgh drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck, who was a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5.
- Arts & Entertainment: A preview of Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical coming to Pittsburgh, and a spotlight on local poet Nikki Allen. The issue also lists various events happening in February 2013, such as RAW Pittsburgh presents DISCOVERY, Green Day’s American Idiot at Heinz Hall, and “Obscure Presents Book of the Dead” at Cattivo.
- Community & Events: Coverage of local LGBTQ+ happy hours (G2H2 and Lez Liquor Hour) supporting charities, and the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force’s 27th Annual Benefit featuring Varla Jean Merman. There’s also information about the Safe Schools Summit at PNC Park, addressing anti-bullying efforts for LGBTQ+ youth. Cruze Bar’s February events are also highlighted, including “First Fridays with Kierra Darshell” and the “Annual B*tches Ball to benefit the Animal Rescue League.”
- Social & Political Issues: An article by Tiff Waskowicz on “The Gay Super Bowl” (the Oscars) and significant LGBT moments in its history. Karla Doolittle interviews Brian Sims, the first openly gay person elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. John Britt writes about the “Winds of Change” in American politics regarding gay and lesbian rights, particularly concerning marriage equality in 2012 and the upcoming Supreme Court cases in March.
- Lifestyle: A “For the Love of Brunch” guide by Jessica Ezykowsky, recommending local Pittsburgh eateries like Square Cafe, Kaya, Kelly O’s Diner, and E2. Ignacio Filippini discusses the benefits of exercise for a better sex life, and there’s a recipe for “Healthy Dark Chocolate Cupcakes.”
- Personal Stories: Lauren McKenna writes about the interconnectedness of the lesbian dating scene, and Kimberlee Jarrett shares her experience of being a lesbian raised in Georgia and moving to Pittsburgh.
- Advertisements: The magazine includes advertisements for local businesses and organizations such as Club Pittsburgh, Square Cafe, Animal Rescue League, Riverset Credit Union, LANXESS, Habitat restaurant, and MO.