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Houston one of 21 most “Lesbianish” cities according to Jezebel.com

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Another day, another list of queer cities written by someone out of state who clearly doesn’t understand just how awesome Houston is. This one from Jezebel.com uses internet search results to determine the most “Lesbianish” cities in America. Two Texas cities make the grade: Austin at 10th and Houston at 18th (so Houstini’s Dallas Voice overlords can take their rainbow colored tower and stick it where the sun don’t shine).

From the Jezebel.com article:

“Houston’s the largest city in the country with an openly gay mayor, the 12th most populated-with-gays US city and it’s also just one of the largest cities in the country, period. A string of unseemly governors have no powers against Houston’s thriving community and legendarily enormous Pride parade. Chances, one of the largest lesbian bars in the world, recently shut down; but there’s still drinks to be had at places like Blur, The Usual and F Bar and additional queer activities happening at the Houston LGBT Youth Center, The Houston GLBT Political Caucus and Houston’s LGBT film festival, QFest. Houston’s Rice University has a healthy queer community as well.”

—  admin

Ante up with Pocket Rockets Poker at Sue Ellen’s

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A real reason to put on your poker face

“Lots of people are intimidated by poker, but we’re really friendly,” Teller assures. “[My partner, Aaron Ahamed and I] were nervous our first time. The one thing we do at our league is, we emphasize good sportsmanship. I really feel that enables us to bring in new players.”

Poker beginners and experts convene Tuesdays at Sue Ellen’s to join in on Pocket Rockets’ poker tournament for cash prizes and an all-around good time. Teller and Ahamed are knowledgeable hosts who will guide you along the shuffles and bets, while the ace players vie for top honors — for the night. Hands down, it’s fun.

Read about Pocket Rockets here.

DEETS: Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. 8 p.m. Free. PocketRocketsDallas.com

—  Rich Lopez

Hold ‘Em High for Hope poker tournament at Axiom

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Aces high

Hope for Peace and Justice teams up with Pocket Rockets tonight for their Hold ‘Em High for Hope poker tourney and mixer. With over $400 in prizes, the event benefits the anti-bullying campaign, the Safe Schools Program. Raffles, silent auction, drinks and food make the evening an event. And don’t worry. Non-poker players are just as welcome. Hey, it is a mixer, also.

DEETS: Axiom Sushi Lounge,  4123 Cedar Springs Road. 6:30 p.m. PocketRocketsDallas.com

—  Rich Lopez

Jurni Rayne Karaoke tonight at the Brick

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This is a Jurni…into sound

For us non-singers, it’s daunting to partake in karaoke. A few drinks are necessary to take on Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.” That’s where the host comes in, because they usually have the better voice. And in this case, Jurni Rayne has a phenomenal one. She hosts The Brick’s Tuesday night karaoke, but really, you just may want to hear her belt out a few ones.

DEETS: The Brick, 2525 Wycliff Ave. 9 p.m. BrickDallas.com.

—  Rich Lopez

Dazzling affair for the holidays

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In 2009, local actors and singers came together as DFW Actors Give Back to release Holidazzle, a CD of holiday music all for the benefit of Jonathan’s Place, an organization that serves the needs of children suffering through abuse. As it turned out, the match was successful enough for performers to assemble again for Holidazzle: Act II.

The collective raised close to $10,000 for the organization.

The CD will be available at several theaters through the holiday season for $15. Performers in this second edition include local faves like Gary Floyd, Denise Lee and B.J. Cleveland.

DFW Actors Give Back will host a CD release party this Monday which also provides a preview of what’s on the disc. Along with appetizers and drinks, featured artists will also perform songs from the CD. Oh, and they want you to dress in festive attire.
If that doesn’t get you in the holiday mood, then bah, humbug to you.

— Rich Lopez

Kalita Humphreys Theater,
3636 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
DFWActorsGiveBack.org.

—  Kevin Thomas

High Tech Happy Hour’s naughty FB friends

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High Tech Happy Hour is a “a community service by the TI Pride Network, Texas Instruments’ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight ally (LGBTA) employee diversity group. These events are open to all and everyone is invited. Our informal monthly happy hours and other activities are intended to increase professional and social contacts between our groups and individuals, and to foster a greater sense of community.” When I jumped over to their Facebook page for info on their next event, which is March 11 at The Cedars Social, I couldn’t help but notice the latest posts on their wall.

Guess naughty girls need drinks too. And we needed our chuckle.

—  Rich Lopez

Opaque shows if love truly is blind

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If a glass of wine falls over in the dark, does it leave a stain? It’s an existential question only the laundry knows the answer to for sure — and we suspect they get a lot of practice after a night at Opaque, a dining-in-the-dark culinary experience having its first go-round in North Texas.

The concept seems like the antithesis of the classic foodie meal: Where’s the opportunity to savor the presentation, to drink in with the eyes as much as the palate? And how romantic is it to sit across from your sweetheart making goo-goo eyes and suggestive leers when the chocolate comes if he can’t even see you do it?

Still, there’s legitimate intrigue and curiosity attendant to this concept, which has made inroads into culinary culture for a few years now, with defenders saying the loss of sight actually stimulates the other senses.

You can sample the experience Friday through Monday, with seatings every half-hour each of the four nights. It could take the term “blind date” in an entirely new direction.

— Arnold Wayne Jones

Aloft Hotel, 1033 Young St. Feb. 11–14. Seatings starting at 5:30 p.m. $99 per person (tax, tip and drinks extra). DarkDining.com

This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition Feb. 11, 2011.

—  John Wright

I need a drink

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OK, so it’s been a busy few weeks, with Pride and all, and now, the Friday after two weeks of non-stop work, I need a breather. And I like bourbon. Which is convenient, because September is Bourbon Month. And even though it’s almost over, it’s never too late to get drunk.

The bourbon drink I first acquired a taste for, back when I lived in Charleston, S.C., is an old-fashioned. I have had more than one person say it is old-fashioned of me to like it, but that’s kind of the point, isn’t it? Classic mixed drinks are classics for a reason; whiskey and amaretto sours are another fave because they are timeless. Cafe Toulouse, bless ‘em, has lots of tried-and-true cocktails on the menu, for which I am grateful. But here’s one from the folks at Wild Turkey for an old-fashioned that seems a bit fussy to me (you can safely skip the saffron, I think, and I prefer an entire slice of orange) but after this week, it would really hit the spot post-Pride.

It’s Friday — get drinkin’.

Ingredients: 1.3 oz. bourbon; 0.5 oz. apple cider; 3 sage leaves; 1 pinch saffron; 1 tsp brown sugar; 2 orange twists; 1 tsp orange zest; 1 fresh cherry; 1 oz. amaretto.

Prep: Score cherry and soak in amaretto; meanwhile, muddle sage, saffron, rind, zest and sugar with cider; add bourbon and stir. Strain over ice and garnish with cherry.

—  Arnold Wayne Jones

Dallas Pride: Sports Pride mixer at Woody’s

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Get some play with these ballers

For all the jocks who haven’t been so jock-ish lately, Woody’s is the place to be. Organizers from various LGBT sports associations will all be convening at the bar for some drinks, fun and recruitment. For the newbie to the athlete, all of the likely have divisions for you to fit in. And it’s seriously one of the best ways to make new friends.

DEETS: Woody’s, 4011 Cedar Springs Road. 7 p.m. DallasWoody’s.com.

—  Rich Lopez