Steve Grand burst onto the American music scene with his YouTube sensation, “All American Boy,” a country/western song about a gay man and his unrequited love for his best friend who is straight. The video went viral garnering 2.75 million ...
Quality ingredients = quality product. As a chef, I have several rules I live by. One is to take pride in your food. That rule however, is not exactly how you make it, but what you make it with. The ...
Are you a jock, otter, bear, cub, or wolf? No, it’s not the latest Buzzfeed survey on Facebook. But rather, these descriptive terms are often used by gay men to identify and label other gays within the wide community. Here ...
Ball culture, the house system, and the ballroom community are terms used to describe an underground LGBT subculture in the United States in which people “walk” or compete for trophies and prizes at events known as balls. Founded in NYC ...
According to legend, monks from the southern region of France brought the method for making sparkling wine north to the Champagne region. They learned that the combination of the chalky soil and climate produced a bright, bubbly wine that is ...
The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is thrilled to bring the sultry “Queen of Funk,” R&B Diva, and iconic music legend, Chaka Khan to Pittsburgh’s largest dance party on Saturday, June 14. The timeless singer/songwriter is bringing her full touring band ...
Brandi Glanville puts the “real” in the Real Housewives. Her honesty and frequent “word vomiting,” makes her seem like your best friend or worst enemy. We’ve all stalked our ex-lovers on Facebook or twitter, and Glanville is no exception as ...
According to the National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS) of 2011, trans individuals experience more than double the national rate of unemployment and trans individuals of color experience up to four times the national unemployment rate. Forty-seven percent (47%) report encountering ...
Whether it’s your first time visiting our magnificent city or whether you’re returning, we want to welcome you and offer you a glimpse into Pittsburgh’s gay scene. One thing’s for sure…there’s something here for everyone. While you’ll want to take ...
Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco AKA Charice is starting a new chapter and part of that is to perform in Pittsburgh at the Equality on Ellsworth event, the official kickoff to Pittsburgh Pride, on Sunday, June 8. Charice is thrilled to ...
It has been a momentous year for marriage equality in our country. The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark June 2013 decisions overturning the Defense of Marriage Act and upholding the ruling on Proposition 8’s unconstitutionality opened the proverbial floodgates, ushering in ...
Spring and “springtime” refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. It’s time to let go of certain items hiding in the closet; such as your ex-girlfriend, old Timberlands and used sex toys. ...
Pittsburgh is no stranger to cinema. From Night of the Living Dead to Mothman Prophecies and The Dark Knight Rises, Pittsburgh has a long history of movies being filmed here. And Pittsburghers love the silver screen back with a plethora ...
It has become somewhat cliché for a gay man to be seen walking his dog down the street. Clad in doggy designer clothes, or in some other adorable ensemble, it is the subject of many a joke. Until recently, I ...
As winter is finally coming to an end, we anxiously await the blooms of spring which bring us to the first of the top 10 trends of Spring 2014: BLOOMS As in flowers. All types of flowers of every color ...
For years, John Ryan felt sick. To him, the way he felt about himself and his sexuality were an illness that needed healing, but he didn’t think he could find the cure until he reflected on his spirituality. “I was ...
Separated by the meandering Seine River, Paris is divided into two parts, the Rive Droite (Right Bank) on the North side and Rive Gauche (Left Bank) on the South side. Spiraling out from the center of the city, Paris is ...
Easter has always had a close association with food. The word comes from the name for the Anglo-Saxon goddess of light and spring, Eostre, and special dishes were cooked in her honor so that the year would be endowed with ...
“Happiness exists on Earth, and it is won through a prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and the constant practice of generosity.” Jose Marti The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, the leading LGBT organization in Western ...
Spring is on its way and, whether you believe it or not, Pittsburgh is about to be met with the sun’s warm embrace once more. This season is all about growth and renewal, and the transition from winter to spring ...
Nobody wins in a fight, especially when it’s directed at a member of the LGBT community and fueled by discrimination and fear. In a training facility in the Strip District with matcovered floors and walls, about 20 people took part ...
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Rohn Neugebauer, co-owner and CFO of Studio Raw in Ross Township, who died suddenly Sunday, March 16 of an apparent heart attack. Rohn owned Studio Raw, located at 3185 Babcock Boulevard, ...
Spring is in the air – finally! This means it’s time to get back out into your garden and get to work. While you won’t want to start actually digging in the soil until it dries out a bit (to ...
#GirlsLikeUs. The first time that I saw this hashtag, I glazed over it. Then, I saw it time and time again and just had to take notice. Personally, I think that was the intent of the creator, Janet Mock. A ...
Like most chefs, making and baking bread can often be a challenge. What seems like a simple philosophy of basic ingredients like flour, water, yeast and salt, often proves to be a sticky mess accompanied by a tsunami of flour. ...
Often, in the gay community, because of its overemphasis on sexuality, there’s a disconnect. Lust can lead to love, but is it possible to be in love with someone and not lust after them? Let’s think of desire as the ...
Veruca la’Piranha FAVORITE MOVIE “Mermaids” FAVORITE SONG “After All” FAVORITE LOOK Dark Lady FAVORITE CHER ERA “Believe,” which is when I came out at age 14 FUN FACT I’ve “done” Cher twice: once for a going away party as a ...
With Easter on the horizon, religious people all around the world are flocking to their local churches to celebrate Lent. Amidst the festive baskets, chocolate bunnies, incense, and holy water, LGBT people of faith often struggle to find their place ...
Recently, I was among the last to leave a party thrown by a good friend of mine when I noticed a young damsel in distress. I asked my friend why this girl was tucked away in the corner, scowling at ...
Pittsburgh has been finding its way on “Most Livable City” lists recently, although I don’t know why. Pittsburgh is a great city to live in if you’re NOT black and gay. Here the white and black gay communities are two ...
Born in Douglassville in Berks County, Michelle Holsopple’s parents raised her to be involved in church and school functions, the goal being to help others and that upbringing has followed her all her life. After graduating from Slippery Rock University ...
A visit to Puerto Rico, or the “Spanish Virgin Islands,” immerses you in a rainbow of color. From the pinks and yellows of the dawn’s morning sky to the sinewy reds and purples of twilight, each day holds the promise ...
After having four children, Pattie and Tim Gabriel divorced after 15 years of marriage. Surprisingly they still go on family vacations together – the only difference now is Tim often brings his partner. “His partner’s family has just become an ...
What can I expect if I attend the show? Will I need my workout gear?Expect and evening of inspiration, information, and entertainment. Expect to be moved and motivated. No fitness gear required. If you want a workout, get one of ...
Something funny is going on at the GLCC. A new monthly event, Open Mind/Open Mic, is a chance for LGBT and LGBT-friendly comedians, singers, dancers, storytellers, and poets to perform in front of a live audience. The event, held every ...
Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish, Joe Birdwell, won the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) 2014 at the Centaur Motorcycle Club’s MidAtlantic Leather competition. He was crowned over a three-day event in January. Joe became the fourth consecutive Mr. Pittsburgh Leather ...
Since 2003, Dreams of Hope, Pittsburgh’s only arts-focused lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth organization, has been championing LGBT issues through poetry, dance and spoken word. Artistic director Susan Haugh founded the group with a grant from the Pennsylvania Council ...
Black Gay Pittsburgh In this exploratory series, we ask Pittsburghers to share their stories about being black & gay in the city of black & gold. I’m Jason. I’m black. I’m gay. I live in Pittsburgh. A lot of people ...
Venice, Italy is unlike any other city – built entirely on water by men who defied the strength of the sea to create a Renaissance masterpiece. To experience the Venetian way of life, you may travel on the vaporetti (water ...
It took the Supreme Court three months to make history for marriage equality in Windsor v. US. It took Attorney Vic Walczak two weeks later to make history again with a court case of his own. As Legal Director of ...
It was the coldest day of winter in Pittsburgh thus far, -7 degrees to be exact, yet I was internally ablaze as I dialed out to California to chat with comedic and lesbian icon, Suzanne Westenhoefer. I had long since ...
Valentine’s Day…..the one day a year that is completely dedicated to romance and love. But before you get stressed out with the thought of over-crowded restaurants, Hallmark stores bursting with cards, and chocolate heart boxes, all of which don’t sound ...
Outside of a Netflix or LOGO subscription, there aren’t many ways in which to access LGBT media in the Greater Pittsburgh area. When blurry, low resolution YouTube snippets of “Queer as Folk,” your local library’s VHS version of “Bent” and ...
Black Gay Pittsburgh In this exploratory series, we ask Pittsburghers to share their stories about being black & gay in the city of black & gold. I don’t pretend to understand what drives us all to be accepted in a ...
Eric Pulaski has fallen in love with both men and women, but often his gay friends will insist that he has to choose men. “There’s no way you’re bisexual, just fully commit to being gay,” they’ll say to him, compared to ...
With Valentine’s Day approaching, getting a gift for your significant other can be tricky. Because this holiday tends to carry more emotional weight than others, putting a little more thought into a gift may be required. Adding a touch of ...
She’s been silent film star Mabel Normand, the Witch out of fairy tales, gun slinger Annie Oakley and uber-stage mother Mama Rose. She is Broadway legend Bernadette Peters, and she will be appearing live at the Carnegie Music Hall on ...
The New Year has begun and it’s time to dust off last year’s New Year’s resolution and recycle it. Did anyone stay on their New Year’s resolution all of 2013? Did anyone make it past Valentine’s Day? Resolution is a ...
Selfies Yes, it was selected as Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year for 2013 and yes we are all walking around with a camera phone but it’s one trend that could never show its ugly face again (pun intended) and ...