Multimedia project launches to shine (much-needed) light on trans Ohioans By Ken Schneck (he/him), Editor ● Arts & Entertainment ● November 16, 2022 February 7, 2023 The Transgender Spotlight series amplifies the vibrancy & joy of trans voices during a particularly complex and draining time.
Photographer Vincent-Natasha Gay to debut ‘This is Trans’ portrait series at Stonewall Columbus By H.L. Comeriato (They/Them) ● Arts & Entertainment ● November 10, 2022 February 7, 2023 Columbus photographer and creative director Mx. Vincent-Natasha Gay is set to debut a massive portrait series celebrating trans people.
Ohio art exhibit explores intersection of chronic illness, disability, identity & creativity By Rebecca Vontroba ● Arts & Entertainment ● November 2, 2022 February 7, 2023 “W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability,” is on view through November 12 at Artists Archives of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.
Honoring Summit Station: Ohio just approved its 3rd ever LGBTQ+ historical marker, but needs your support to install it By Rebecca Vontroba ● Arts & Entertainment ● November 1, 2022 February 7, 2023 Opened in 1980, Summit Station was Ohio’s first and longest-running lesbian bar. Now a campaign is underway to memorialize that history.
Yelling ‘Queer’ in a Crowded Theatre: The OutReels Cincinnati Film Festival returns for an 11th year By The Buckeye Flame ● Arts & Entertainment ● October 28, 2022 February 7, 2023 16 LGBTQ+ films with will be screened throughout the 3-day festival, including shorts, documentaries, & international features.
This Ohio transgender choir is hitting all of the right notes By Caitlin Fisher ● Arts & Entertainment ● October 24, 2022 February 7, 2023 More than just the music, the choir climbs scales of confidence and self-expression of all of its members.
A new gay bar is about to open…in a most unlikely Ohio zip code By Maria McGinnis ● Arts & Entertainment ● October 12, 2022 February 7, 2023 What started as a drag brunch has now transformed into a fully-fledged — and much needed — gay bar. In a super Republican county.
An Ohio teacher was fired in 1974 for being bisexual and you need to know her name. Especially now. By Rebecca Vontroba ● Arts & Entertainment ● September 22, 2022 February 7, 2023 We talked to the authors of a new book about Marjorie Rowland, an Ohio teacher fired for being bisexual in 1974.
Ohio-born filmmaker brings much needed attention—and celebration—to “Black Rainbow Love” By Ken Schneck (he/him), Editor ● Arts & Entertainment ● September 14, 2022 February 7, 2023 “Black Rainbow Love” shares the stories of 27 lovers in the Black LBGTQ+ community…stories that *need* to be told.
Five LGBTQ+ bands and artists from Northeast Ohio you don’t want to miss By H.L. Comeriato (They/Them) ● Arts & Entertainment ● September 8, 2022 February 7, 2023 Our queer sound series rounds up LGBTQ+ musicians from all over the state. First up, five queer acts from Northeast Ohio.