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Reviving Gay Fad Studios: How an LGBTQ+ couple created a midcentury glass destination in central Ohio

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● September 19, 2025

‘This is so much more than a business for us. It’s about being bold and dreaming big.’

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Queen Out or Get Out: An Interview with DJ Boywife, the newest it-girl of the Ohio River Valley

By Queer Kentucky ● Culture ● September 7, 2025

“I need to see people dancing and having a good time, or I feel like I’m not doing my job.”

AudioOut Here Dayton Film Fest celebrates 20 years of queer movie magic

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● September 5, 2025

We spoke with the Festival Director about the history of Out Here, what moviegoers can expect in 2025 and why queer cinema is so very important.

How Ohio’s viral lesbian cheesemonger is changing the industry one wheel at a time

By H.L. Comeriato ● Queer Joy ● August 15, 2025

‘I just love introducing people to that one cheese that ends up being their gateway cheese into this world.’

To Nashville via … Steubenville? LGBTQ+ Ohioan strums his way to pop country success and trailblazing authenticity

By Caitlin McNally ● Out Of Ohio ● August 1, 2025

Andrew Mitch’s flair for vulnerable lyrics has earned him a supportive fanbase within the queer community.

Audio“We’ve got more stories to tell.” Sasha Colby on why she’s back on the road—and why Ohio is a must-stop.

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● July 30, 2025

Ahead of her two Ohio tour stops, we talked to Sasha Colby about resisting anti-drag legislation, her time living in the Midwest and why Ohioans know good drag.

Cleveland welcomes new WNBA franchise team, embraces out LGBTQ+ athletes

By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● July 24, 2025

3,000 season tickets sold in the first 30 hours: ‘We’re seeing a whole new audience stepping forward.’

WANTED: Queer digital artists, LGBTQ+ youth for Ohio superheroes project uplifting queer kids

By Caitlin McNally ● Community ● July 21, 2025

‘Heroes Within’ conceptualizes kids and young adults’ heroic alter egos in posters and stories.

Audio“I’ve always loved Ohio.” – Our 8 minutes with Cyndi Lauper, pop icon and LGBTQ+ rights champion

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● July 14, 2025

We spoke with Lauper about her path to advocacy, how she remains hopeful and even some “Time After Time” karaoke tips.

BorderLight Theatre Festival returns to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, featuring a dozen shows with LGBTQ+ themes

By Caitlin McNally ● Culture ● July 9, 2025

The festival will host over 150 local, national and international performances across 16 stages.