Kris Andersson is a name that might not immediately ring a bell, but his alter ego, Dixie Longate, has been making waves in theaters worldwide for over two decades. Born on November 29, 1969, in Ohio, Andersson has built a career that is as unique as it is...
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Greg Herren’s latest Scotty Bradley mystery, Hurricane Season Hustle, is a stormy, suspenseful ride that pulls you into the heart of New Orleans during one of its most chaotic and dangerous times. Herren, a master of blending humor, intrigue, and the unique...
Every night in Las Vegas for over 17 years, an act called “Two Men” was performed live onstage. Two shirtless dancers, one of pale skin and one of ebony, fought against their urges in an acrobatic dance. They softly gravitated toward the other’s intimacy, only...
Seventeen months into a nationwide book tour, Nico Lang has grown used to living out of a suitcase. The Los Angeles–based journalist and author has spent more than a year crisscrossing the country, talking about their book American Teenager, a deeply reported...
The Seattle Women’s Chorus introduced its new resident conductor, Beth Ann Bonnecroy, [on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1], and she’s a wonderful addition. Engaging, expressive, and clearly connected to the singers, Bonnecroy led the group through Legacy, a program that...
One of the most beloved Muppet songs, "Just One Person," waxes poetic about how being yourself can inspire glorious things in other people. "If just one person believes in you," it begins, "Before you know it / Someone else would think / 'If he can do it, I...
With The Bride!, an angry, triumphant scream to the heavens and a forceful rebuke to the status quo, writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal finds inspiration in Mary Shelley the person and the artist — and not just in her seminal work, Frankenstein. This is a fiery...
With the growth of Queer communities on social media, podcasting is a crucial tool for LGBTQIA+ comedians and entertainers wanting to build a following, now more than ever. And among those who’ve found great success online, Eric Williams is definitely among...
It’s easy to lament that comics conventions aren’t “really about comics anymore,” but why have that pessimistic outlook? The Emerald City has always opened its arms to new artforms, stories, and mediums, and I like to think it’s been for the better. Today, no...
Is there truly a force stronger than capitalism? This is one of the central questions author Jade Song explores in their new sophomore novel, I Love You Don’t Die. Set in the hustle and bustle of New York City, the plot follows Vicky, a young woman drawn to...