Interviews

Kathy Griffin talks Cher, Celine Dion and how straight women get laid

By Bree Davies Wed., May 8 2013 at 11:11 AM
Categories: Comedy, GLBTQ, Interviews

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Giuliano Bekor
For the better part of three decades, Kathy Griffin has been performing standup -- but the two-time Emmy winner may be best known for her television domination. With more than a dozen comedy specials under her belt and multiple TV series with Griffin as the star, the comedian has found success in being herself on screen, using both the reality and talk-show formats to expose all aspects of her personal life. An outspoken ally and LGBTQ activist, she is also known for confronting opponents of equality head-on.

In advance of her appearance this Friday, May 10, at the Buell Theatre, Griffin took time to chat with us about being an ally, petting Celine Dion's hair and what it was like to meet Barbra Streisand for the first time.

See also:
- Lily Tomlin on stand-up, Kristen Wiig and playing Reba McEntire's mother
- Comedy review: Chris Hardwick gets cozy in Kigurumi pajamas at Comedy Works
- Death of the civil unions bill got you down? Just marry a gay guy


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basketball, comedy, GLBTQIA, Kathy Griffin, standup comedy
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Photos

Photos: One Colorado rings in civil unions with the Civil Soiree at McNichols

By Show and Tell Wed., May 1 2013 at 12:31 PM
Categories: GLBTQ, Photos

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All photos by Kyle Huninghake.
One Colorado, the state's most formidable LGBTQ-rights organization, hosted the Civil Soiree at the McNichols Building on the eve of the civil unions bill going into action across the state. Only hours later, many supporters traversed Civic Center and headed to the Wellington Webb Municipal Building to take steps toward their own civil unions licenses. Continue reading for a few highlights from the evening, and visit our full slide show for more photos.

See also:
- Slide show: One Colorado's Civil Soiree
- Civil unions photos: Meet four couples who made it legal last night
- Slide show: Denver's First Civil Unions


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Theater

Matthew R. Kerns on Gay Fantasia, his late-night theater immersion project

By Bree Davies Thu., Apr. 11 2013 at 6:59 AM
Categories: GLBTQ, Theater

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Brooke C Graczyk
For Gay Fantasia, opening this weekend at Naropa University's Nalanda Campus, the audience has a chance to be direct participants in the production. The piece -- which binds the last days of Harvey Milk together with the beginning of the HIV and AIDS crisis through a personal story -- is presented in an immersive, interactive theater style.

In advance of performances this Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, we talked with Gay Fantasia "inventor" Matthew R. Kerms about the involved play, and where he found inspiration when creating it.

See also:
- How To Survive A Plague: An AIDS and GLBTQ activism film primer
- Denver PrideFest 2013 announces headliners Taylor Dayne and Martha Wash
- AIDS Adagio: photos by Wes Kennedy and Albert Winn exhibition opens tonight


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AIDS quilt, Gay Fantasia, Harvey Milk, HIV, Matthew R. Kerms
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Activism

Sex marks the spot: Planned Parenthood hosts its first Get Yourself Tested trivia night

By Jesse Livingston Wed., Apr. 10 2013 at 1:02 PM
Categories: Activism, Bars, Contests, Events, GLBTQ, Games, Popular Culture, Sex, Trivia

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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Planned Parenthood promotes its annual Get Yourself Tested campaign.
In what U.S. state is it illegal for a man to have sex with a fish? If you want to know the answer -- and are looking for something both fun and educational to do Thursday night -- Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains has you covered. It's hosting a sex-trivia night at Hamburger Mary's Club M as part of PP's annual Get Yourself Tested national campaign.

The event will feature trivia questions both humorous and informational on topics ranging from anatomy to pop culture, and proceeds will go to support the GYT low-cost testing days coming soon to a PPRM center near you.

See also:
- Miss Queen of Aces pageant will choose the next ambassador of glam and good works
- 10 things to do for $10 in Denver this weekend (8 free!), February 8-10
- Lesbian Inspired Poetry is taking poems out of the drawers and onto the streets


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GLBTQ

Denver PrideFest 2013 announces headliners Taylor Dayne and Martha Wash

By Susan Froyd Wed., Apr. 3 2013 at 6:00 AM
Categories: Festivals, GLBTQ

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Britt Chester
The middle of June isn't that far away, so it's not too early to begin planning for Denver PrideFest 2013, scheduled for June 15 and 16 this year in Civic Center Park. Sexy `80s pop star Taylor Dayne will headline the Center Stage on Saturday, followed on Sunday by sassy Weather Girl Martha Wash on Sunday. Bring your umbrella -- it'll be raining men!

See also:
- Photos: People in their undies at PrideFest 2012
- PrideFest 2012 weekend: hotter (and more sunburned) than ever
- Slide show: Sunday at 2012 PrideFest

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Best of Denver

The ten best local drag queen names

By Bree Davies Tue., Apr. 2 2013 at 6:59 AM
Categories: Best of Denver, Drag!, GLBTQ

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Brandon Marshall
Drama Drag in full effect.
The drag scene in Denver is bigger and better than ever -- in 2013, Miss Queen of Aces showed the city what it took to put on a successful and community-driven beauty-pageant fundraiser. Tracks' Drag Nation also took a turn in the spotlight for its Best Ongoing Drag Event. Inspired by the beautiful performers who give their all to these fantastic shows, here's a list of our favorite local drag-queen monikers.

See also:
- Photos: Drag Nation re-interprets Girls Gone Wild at Tracks
- Do I have what it takes to be a drag queen pageant judge?
- It ain't easy being queen: Luke List on the "anti-masculinity" stigma of drag performance


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Charlie's, drag, Drag Nation, drag queen bingo, Hamburger Mary's, Miss Queen of Aces, RuPaul's Drag Race, Tracks
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Comedy

Chuck Roy debuts Altered Schtick, a new night of queer and trans-friendly comedy at The Bar

By Bree Davies Thu., Mar. 28 2013 at 6:00 AM
Categories: Comedy, GLBTQ

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Jordan Wieleba, Mona Lott, Chuck Roy and Penny from Heaven make up Altered Schtick.
When Chuck Roy first began working on his new comedy night, Altered Schtick, he had inclusion in mind. Seeing several up-and-coming comics -- Mona Lott, Jordan Wieleba and Penny from Heaven -- around town, working on their material while also trying to find a place in the Denver scene, Roy saw a need for a show space that would allow them to cultivate their careers.

Along with Roy, these three comedians will be appearing at Friday night's inaugural edition of Altered Schtick, a evening that welcomes the queer and transgender community with open arms to The Bar.

See also:
- Chuck Roy on POTroast and his favorite public places to get high
- Night & Day: Belly-Laugh Up To the Bar
- Let the shit-talking begin: Chuck Roy and John "Hippieman" Novosad take each other on


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Fourplay director Kyle Henry talks about the exploration of sex and intimacy as a narrative

By Bree Davies Wed., Mar. 13 2013 at 12:39 PM
Categories: Film and TV, GLBTQ

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Paul Soileau as sex worker Aliya in Fourplay.
In director Kyle Henry's latest film, Fourplay, nothing is off limits, sexually speaking. But this isn't some cheap porn flick: The movie delves into the oft-missed intimate details of a sexual narrative as the characters in four vignettes face many personal challenges.

In advance of the film's opening this Friday, March 15, at the Sie FilmCenter, Henry spoke with Westword about the frank nature of Fourplay -- without giving too much away, of course.

See also:
- Queer and Here: Cinema Q expands into a festival
- How To Survive A Plague: An AIDS and GLBTQ activism film primer
- Don't call him queen: Paul Soileau talks about more-punk-than-drag persona Christeene Vale


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Christeene Vale, Cinema Q, drag, film, Fourplay, GLBTQ, Kyle Henry, Paul Soileau, sex films, transgender
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Benefits

Dylan Scholinski seeks donations in his mission to bring art to troubled kids with gender issues

By Susan Froyd Wed., Feb. 20 2013 at 6:00 AM
Categories: Activism, Benefits, GLBTQ

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Sent(a)mental Studios
Artist Dylan Scholinski has been on an unending mission to offer help through art to young people struggling with issues of sexuality and suicide; for close to 25 years, he says, he's done everything possible to keep the doors of his Sent(a)Mental Studios and Haven Youth Project open, offering whole bundle of open-studio programs serving -- and remembering -- troubled and suicidal youth.

See also:
- 100 Colorado Creatives: Dylan Scholinski
- Lesbian Inspired Poetry is taking poems out of the drawers and onto the streets
- Thanks for coming out, America: Are pop culture and politics on the same queer path?


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GLBTQ

Male illusionists battle for a chance to compete in the national Mister USofA MI Pageant

By Bree Davies Thu., Jan. 24 2013 at 10:56 AM
Categories: Contests, GLBTQ, Performance

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National performer Spikey Van Dykey leads the pack this weekend at Eden.
This Sunday, January 27, the drag kings of Denver will bring their handsome talents to the stage for a chance to compete in the national Mister USofA MI Pageant, which will be held in Oklahoma City this March. At this preliminary round, dubbed the "Carnival of Kings," potential Misters will be judged in evening wear and talent categories -- something that is open to a variety of interpretations.

See also:
- Photos: Damn Gurl! The queer-friendly dance party at 700 Kalamath
- As Drag Machine's Shirley Delta Blow, actor Stuart Sanks tells drag's vibrant history
- Angie Zapata: Local filmmaker capturing life of transgender teen in doc Photos of Angie


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Beau Bordello, competitions, Damian Matrix, GLBTQ, male illusionist, pageant, Spikey Van Dykey
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