Culture Archives – The Buckeye Flame

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ohio LGBTQ+ youth gain XP and craft queer tales through tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons

OutReels Cincinnati returns Nov. 7-9: Queer films, community and talkbacks

From ‘Wicked’ designer to ‘Hacks’ breakout star, Out100 honors 5 LGBTQ+ Ohioans