Culture Archives – The Buckeye Flame

‘Free Beer Tomorrow’ documentary and research project honors Ohio’s longest lesbian-owned-and-operated bar

By Caitlin McNally ● Culture ● February 5, 2026

In Columbus, Jack’s/Summit Station is remembered as a welcoming and well-respected lesbian social spot.

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Ohio native Durand Bernarr is ‘En Route’ to the Grammys and even more greatness

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● February 2, 2026

The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.

Columbus Fury hosts Pride Night. Here’s what we saw.

By Joe Adams (he/him) ● Pride ● February 1, 2026

Fans were treated to performances from the Columbus Pride Band, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and the Columbus Women’s Chorus.

Ohio LGBTQ+ choruses to converge in Columbus for Midwest Choral Blockbuster

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Culture ● January 25, 2026

GALA Choruses Brings Two Choral Performances Featuring Midwest LGBTQ+ Groups to Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Feb 13–14

AudioAs Ohio’s drag ban advances, the cast of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ is touring through Ohio proudly owning their joy [LISTEN]

By Ken Schneck ● Queer Joy ● January 16, 2026

The Buckeye Flame spoke with out LGBTQ+ performer and Ohio native Kirstin Angelina Henry about touring the country in a musical that has become a lightning rod for controversy and pure joy.

Sarah Brower and T. Gallo stand together in front of Harbor Gardens in Ashtabula, Ohio. T. Gallo has their arm around Sarah Brower.

Queer-owned farm-to-table businesses reclaim history in a former rural Ohio gay bar

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● January 8, 2026

‘I just loved the energy from the moment I had seen [the space.]’

AudioThis News is So Gay (11/26/25): Digging into SNAP Benefits, Pride Updates and Lesbian Bars

By Ken Schneck ● Podcasts ● November 26, 2025

Featuring: Joseph Darius Jaafari (LOOKOUT), Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame) and Marissa J. Lang (The Washington Post).

Elected officials in rural Ohio submit testimony in favor of state’s ‘drag ban,’ spurring response and a protest

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● November 14, 2025

The mayor of Greenville, Ohio, calls bill violators ‘degenerates’ in his letter to the state’s House of Representatives.

Columbus or Bust: Amidst feelings of betrayal and hope, Cleveland’s Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) leaves its namesake city

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● November 3, 2025

CLAW announced that the 2026 event was moving after they were unable to book a contract with any Cleveland-area hotels or venues.

‘I witnessed evil’: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups support Ohio’s public drag ban

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● October 30, 2025

Bill banning public drag performances also targets transgender Ohioans who use public locker rooms