On the Cover: Kiki Shu
Kiki Shu created Always & Forever, the warm, mustard-backed cover art for this issue. According to Shu, the artwork is “a digital illustration made with a limited, layered color palette; […]
Meet Georges, the proprietor of a drag club, and his husband, Albin, the star attraction. When Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a homophobic politician, Georges plans
May 30 - June 30Explore studios and shops along Main and Market Streets and inside Cutler Mills.
June 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmThe best new and working comics around! Line-up: Darren Rivera, Aaron Leidecker, Kenny Capozzi, Leslie Zwicker, Eddie Marshal, Scott Machado, Alex Mann, John Irwin.
June 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmCurious and upbeat kids entertainer inspiring them to learn through play.
June 27 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmQuippy stand-up comic who has written for Arrested Development.
June 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmIndie/alternative songwriter.
June 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAnnual fundraiser featuring art, summer savories, a live auction, and a raw bar. Pinkies up!
June 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmR&B dance.
June 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFunk, dance, R&B, and originals of the ’90s and today.
June 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmChicago-style blues featuring Tom Ferraro, Mudcat Ward, Neil Grouvin, and Sugar Ray Norcia playing a whole lot of soul.
June 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe whiskey lullaby crooner.
June 29 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmSinger/songwriter.
June 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA guitar virtuoso plays Hendrix.
June 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmVan Halen tribute.
June 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSun-soaked reggae, punk energy, and rock ‘ roll hooks.
June 29 @ 9:00 pm - June 30 @ 11:30 pmPresenting Biscuit City.
June 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmA dozen or more food trucks from a rotation of over 65. In addition to great food, there will be live bands and Trinity Brewhouse serving up local beer and
June 30 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pmInstrumental rock.
June 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKiki Shu created Always & Forever, the warm, mustard-backed cover art for this issue. According to Shu, the artwork is “a digital illustration made with a limited, layered color palette; […]
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We’re John Kotula and Anthony DiPietro. A mutual friend put us together. We’re both writers who celebrate Pride. For several weeks we have been in dialogue by text, email, phone, […]