Last May, John Michael completed his junior year at Oklahoma State University, where he was the recipient of a grant from the LGBT student group to produce a show about coming out while working at McDonald’s. Now, Texas has him: Michael transferred to U.T. Dallas in August, to study with Fred Curchack. And in just [...]
1. If you got your hard-core Halloween partying out of the way this weekend, why not curl up under the stars (and a blanket) for the 1941 horror classic “The Wolfman,” at the Miller Outdoor Theater in Herman Park. Show starts at 7:30 pm. In this version the Wolfman (Lon Chaney Jr.) has an estranged [...]
Houston mayoral candidate Dave Wilson has stepped up his homophobic attacks against incumbent Mayor Annise Parker with a recent robo-call targeting Houston voters: “Hello Houstonians, this is Dave Wilson, candidate for mayor. In 2009 I warned voters that Annise Parker would use her position to promote her alternative lifestyle, and she’s done that. Her very [...]
1. Darling of the lesbian music scene Melissa Ferrick drops by Rudyard’s Pub tonight in support of her new album, “Still Right Here.” The album, her first in three years, came into being after Ferrick began a hiatus from song writing and took a teaching post at the Berkley College of Music. She assigned her [...]
On Wednesday the Houston City Council confirmed Mayor Annise Parker’s appointment of Former Houston GLBT Political Caucus President Kris Banks to the Independent Police Oversight Board. The Oversight Board provides a way for Houstonians to have input into allegations against police officers involving use of excessive force, discharge of firearms, serious bodily injury or death [...]
Did you hear the joke about the lesbian health fair? …everyone agreed that women’s health care was a serious issue and should not be made the subject of juvenile humor. But seriously folks, the Lesbian Health Initiative of Houston will host its Fall Health Fair Saturday, November 5, at the new Legacy Community Health Services [...]
Nissan tinkered with near-perfection for its Murano redo, but the sleeker, high-powered sedan somehow seems less special DRIVING IN THE SUNSET | The second generation of the Murano has edgier styling, but what was wrong with the original’s classic look? (Photos courtesy Nissan) CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto Reviewer crwauto@aol.com I was a big fan of [...]
SHOCKING! | Of course the Volt is fuel-efficient; the fact it’s attractive and fun to drive is a bonus. The Chevy Volt hybrid boasts green technology, but it’s also a blast to drive CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto Reviewer crwauto@aol.com After running errands one night, I drove my Chevrolet Volt electric car into my garage, plugged [...]
FIAT revs back to U.S. shores with the 500, a sporty mini to make you pazzo THAT’S AMORE! | FIAT’s redesigned 500 is smaller than a Mini Cooper, but a kicky little ride, with fun Euro styling inside and a moonroof to let the love in. (Photo courtesy FIAT) CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto Reviewer crwauto@aol.com [...]
Name and age: Sarah Wilson, 27. Occupation: Embalmer and general manager at Global Mortuary Affairs. What kind of car: Black 2007 Nissan Versa SL, baby! Almost paid for. Name of car: Buffy. So, do you drive a hearse? No. We do have some minivans for transport, but nothing too exciting. So, do you ever transport [...]
