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Stonewall National Museum Book Event

Ryan Douglass the acclaimed author of the new horror novel ‘Night of Madness’ will be leading a virtual reading & conversation of his book through Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library (SNMAL)’s ‘A Conversation With’ series on September 1st at 6:30P via Zoom. ‘Night of Madness’ follows teen influencers who compete in a horror-movie themed overnight competition only to realize the real test is staying alive in this chilling, blood-soaked horror novel from New York Times bestselling author Ryan Douglass. Mara is a horror buff whose only fond memories of her dad are bonding over movies by Jack Stanley—the producer of the eighties. Stanley’s campy slasher movies may have kept Mara’s fraught parental relationship on life support & gained a cult following but the man himself has faded from the public eye…until he announces a contest centered around Asylum his most terrifying film. Five teen influencers are invited to spend the night on the fully constructed set; whoever sticks it out until morning wins 100K. Stuck in a dead-end job Mara seriously needs that cash. She may not be a famous influencer but there has to be a way to manufacture an online presence that will capture Stanley’s attention. With the help of her brother & best friend Mara finds some creative solutions to her dilemma & lands herself onto the roster of the lucky chosen few by way of her engaging authenticity. Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library is the first LGBTQ museum in the United States established more than 50 years in South Florida. 
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The Dinah Celebrating 35 Years (AUDIO)

This week I talked with Bella Barkow & Rose Garcia the new producers of The Dinah the most renowned annual music festival for women celebrating its 35th year that takes place September 30th through October 4th at the Hilton Hotel & The Zoso in Palm Springs, CA. Barkow & Garcia step into their new exciting chapter as co-owners of The Dinah under their newly formed BellaRose Productions. They’re continuing The Dinah’s legacy with a show-stopping entertainment line-up including headliner Hayley Kiyoko who arrives at The Dinah during her biggest year yet having just wrapped her feature directorial debut in “Girls Like Girls” & companion album release. Also performing are headliners Da Brat, Sasha Keable & rockers The Aces. Returning this year are The Comedy Shows with headliners Cameron Esposito an absolute legend, icon & queen of stand-up taking the mic to bring down the house with Abe Farrelly bringing the high vibes, non-stop energy & hilarious commentary to set the night on fire joined by special guest Pink Foxx serving up bold, unfiltered, side-splitting hilarity. New this year will be Singles & Solos Happy Hour & of course during the daytime there will be The Dinah’s legendary pool parties showcasing a string of galvanizing emerging performers with Celebrity Work Outs added to the iconic pool parties hosted by Josselyn Morris. Spinning will be world-famous DJs, go-go dancers, red carpet events with celebrity guests, dance parties, meet & greets & so much more. I talked to Bella & Rose about what they hope to accomplish with The Dinah this year & their spin on our LGBTQ issues. LISTEN
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Ars Nova All New Talent ANT Fest 2026

Ars Nova’s ANT Fest co-artistic directors Andrew Neisler & Anna Morton Stace with managing director Mac Ingram announced the lineup for ANT Fest 2026 the annual festival bringing new work from New York’s most adventurous emerging artists to audiences. The festival returns to a primetime fall slot as the kickoff event for the organization’s season beginning with an indomitable burst of genre-bending playfulness & out-of-the-box theatricality characteristic of Ars Nova’s pop-culture-savvy experimentation & the hipness that sets it apart presenting a glimpse into what’s on the minds for the next generation of rule-breaking visionaries looking directly into theater’s wild future. Beginning September 8th ANT Fest this year features new work from Makasha Copeland, Morgan Rielly & Gabrielle Silva with PDA Live!, M Sloth Levine & Mack Brown The Castle of Ghoul Hammond on September 9th, James La Bella & Matt Romein Melt.Punish on September 11th,Sarah Lawrence, Liz Olear & Emilie Pass The Ballad of Pretty Polly, September 12th & many more through September 25th. Ars Nova exists to discover, develop & launch singular theater, music & comedy artists who are in the early stages of their professional careers. Their dynamic slate of programs supports outside-the-box thinking & encourages innovative, genre-bending work. By providing a protective environment where risk-taking & collaboration are paramount Ars Nova amplifies the voices of a new generation of diverse artists & audiences pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by nurturing creative ideas into smart, surprising new work. Every summer Ars Nova throws open their doors to the next wave of pioneering theater, comedy, music & hybrid theater-makers who fill their stage with the most dynamic ideas. 
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American Premiere For Forbidden Play

In Florida Plays Of Wilton announced that it will present the U.S. premiere of Forbidden! a groundbreaking drama that was lost to time & widely regarded by many scholars as the world's first coming-out play. Written by Dutch novelist & playwright Jo M. van IJssel de Schepper-Becker & originally presented in Rotterdam in 1922 the public reaction to the play was immediate & hostile leading to the show being cancelled after just 2 performances. Now a century later after being translated by theater historian Laurence Senelick the play is being given new life as director Ronnie Larsen presents a limited 6-week engagement Wednesday August 19th to Tuesday September 29th at The Foundry, 2306 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors, FL. Forbidden! will have its official opening night on Thursday August 27th & is being sponsored by The Warten Foundation in the hope that as many people as possible will see this rediscovered & timeless production. Director Ronnie Larsen stated, “I’ve spent most of my life producing gay theater & I couldn’t believe I had never heard of this play. What amazes me most about Forbidden! is that a female playwright was saying things about gay people that the rest of society wasn’t ready to hear a hundred years ago. Now, audiences in South Florida will be among the very few in the world who have ever had the chance to see it & we're very proud to give it the full run it deserves." The cast of Forbidden! features Plays of Wilton alumni Seth Trucks (Fall Well), Sara Grant (Fall Well), Nicole Hulett (The Sound of Music), Alex Martinez (Torch Song) & Chad Raven (The Actors). Tickets are $10 and available now. 
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American Healthcare Decline Continues

First the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law last month will affect millions of Americans with cuts over $1 trillion in federal healthcare funding. This will significantly restructures Medicaid eligibility, scale back the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace support placing new restrictions on Medicare & alters coverage. Now the current administration released a rule that will prohibit federal Medicaid dollars from being used to provide care to trans adolescents under 18 & federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds from covering care for trans individuals under 19 if allowed to take effect. The rule takes effect October 13th 2026 & providers can continue to bill Medicaid & CHIP for youth already receiving gender-affirming care for up to 6 months after that. Josh Rovenger, GLAD Legal Director stated, “The federal government is putting up barriers between parents & their ability to make the best medical decisions for their children. That should be chilling to every American. With this rule, the Trump administration is once again holding vital health care funding hostage – pressuring states & providers to fall in line with its political agenda, not sound medicine. Families of transgender children want what every family wants: for their kids to be happy, healthy & able to get the care they need. Nothing in this rule changes the fact that transgender health care is established medicine, backed by decades of research & legal & protected in many states. Providers do not need to change how they deliver this care. States can & should step up to ensure funding & infrastructure keep it accessible. This rule is cruel, it’s wrong & it will not stand up to legal scrutiny.” 
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Provincetown Swim For Life 2026 Events

Celebrating 39 years as a community tradition the Provincetown Community Compact is presenting their annual Provincetown Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla fundraiser. First on Friday September 11th there will an optional swimmer’s orientation at 1P & a kayak orientation at 2P. At the UU Meeting House there will also be a celebration of Life Concert beginning at 8P. Then on September 12th swimmers will swim 1.2 miles along the East End shoreline from Breakwater Hotel at 716 Commercial Street that begins at 12P & a half mile swim from the Town Landing at Atkins Lane also starting at 2:30P. There will also be a fresh water swim in Wellfleet’s Great Pond on September 12th beginning at 8:30A. Jay Critchley, Director of The Compact stated, “We are thrilled to be back at the town’s spectacular waterfront park & welcome swimmers, kayakers, volunteers, safety boaters & our fans from across the country.” The Provincetown Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla fundraiser has raised over $6M for AIDS, women’s health & the community. Over 100 volunteers are invited to assist on land & sea including kayakers. There will be Watch Parties for the public along the shoreline to cheer on the swimmers & the famous Mermaid Brunch will be catered by Far Land Provisions featuring music. Walkers are also invited to participate with a walk along the beach route & Commercial Street & the public is invited to share this post-Labor Day tradition along the shore & greet swimmers at the finish line where there will be food, beverage & entertainment. (Fishing Village Design by William Zorach) 
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New Play Divine Beyond The Flamingos

This fall a legend returns when Eureka O'Hara steps into the pumps of trailblazing drag icon Divine in a new play Divine: Beyond The Flamingos! written & directed by Donnie. Triangle productions! presents the world premiere in a limited 6-week engagement starting Thursday December 3rd at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA 10 West 64th Street in NYC. Divine: Beyond The Flamingos! is a fabulous 90-minute backstage pass into the life of Harris Glenn Milstead the soft-spoken, gentle genius behind the most fierce, filthy & fabulous diva in showbiz. Eurika O’Hara stated, “As Divine, Harris Glenn Milstead changed the course of drag history, challenging perceived limitations & opening doors for generations of artists, including me, to dream bigger. Divine showed the world that drag artistry could be taken seriously beyond the clubs, on television, film & even the New York stage. Divine’s journey carries a deep, personal resonance for me. It is an honor to collaborate with Donnie in celebrating a legend whose legacy continues to inspire.” Donnie concluded, “Sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ trailblazers is more necessary than ever. 50 years ago, Divine first stepped onto a New York stage in the legendary Women Behind Bars, proving they were more than a subversive midnight screening sensation, but a true star. Now, Divine / Glenn returns Off-Broadway, channeled through the performance of the incomparable Eureka O’Hara, who, in many ways, possesses the same spirit, love & drive that Divine had. Divine said, ‘I’m not here to be liked, I’m here to be legendary’ & they are.” 
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Opera The Girl Of The Golden West

In celebration of the USA’s 250th anniversary the Voice Studio of Thomas Clark presents a fully-staged version of Puccini’s The Girl Of The Golden West in a new English translation by Thomas Clark. First at Terra Nova Theater in Pacifica, CA for 2 weekends Friday August 21st & Sunday August 23rd & Friday August 28th & Sunday August 30th. Then at Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz for the weekends of Friday September 4th & Sunday September 6th & Friday September 11th & Sunday September 13th. Originally written in 1905 by playwright David Belasco who also authored Madame Butterfly, The Girl Of The Golden West takes place during the Gold Rush in California around 1849. The original play was used as the basis for the opera La Fanciulla del West by Puccini in 1910 & has enjoyed great success since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. That production starred Emmy Destinn & Enrico Caruso with the esteemed Arturo Toscanini conducting. This performance is conducted from the piano by Umberto Barisciano with Gary L. Stanford, Jr. as the stage director. The new production also features professional world-class-performers including Jordan Best as Minnie, owner of the Polka Saloon, Xavier Prado as the bandit Dick Johnson (first 6 performances; John Kun Park sings the final 2) & Robert Balonek as Sheriff Jack Rance. Additional cast includes Tim Tsang, Sebastian Stock, Michael Good, Joshua Porter, Jace Parker, Joshua Porter, Rick Bogart, Noah Nelson Fadrigon Llorando, Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Lizz Hodgin Weihrauch, Thomas Clark, Diego Granoble, Veronica Talton & Leonardo Mangalindan. 
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Canadian Pink Triangle Press Awards

Pink Triangle Press (PTP) announced that internationally acclaimed & trailblazing actress, activist & cultural commentator Peppermint will host the 2026 Pink Awards alongside award-winning comedian & Heated Rivalry actor Brandon Ash-Mohammed. Shannon Burns iHeartRadio Canada entertainment correspondent will return to host the Pink Carpet. Returning for its 3rd year the Pink Awards will take place on November 5th at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. Peppermint stated, “It’s an honor to join the Pink Awards in celebrating the incredible people shaping Two-Spirit, Indigenous & LGBTQIA+ communities across Canada. Now is the perfect moment to remind ourselves that our community’s diversity is our strength & that the queer community comprises people of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexualities & abilities. I’m grateful to be part of an evening that uplifts both the community & the people working every day to make our communities stronger & more visible than ever.” David Walberg, Executive Director and CEO of Pink Triangle Press concluded, “Each year, the Pink Awards continue to grow in impact. As we enter our 3rd year, we welcome this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our icons & acknowledge the courage & resilience of charities doing so much good in our communities. Thanks to Peppermint & Brandon Ash-Mohammed who will share their gifts leading this incredible evening.” Founded in 1971 Pink Triangle Press produces LGBTQ journalism at Xtra Magazine & through a variety of content distribution channels in Canada & abroad. The org began as a gay liberation newspaper The Body Politic & was named by Masthead Magazine as one of Canada’s 20 most influential magazines of all time.
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Ode To Legendary Vicki Wickham

I was sad to hear that Vicki Wickham the iconic English talent manager, entertainment producer & songwriter has passed. Wickham was a producer & writer of the groundbreaking British TV show Ready Steady Go! in the 60’s. She moved to NYC in 1970 where she became the manager of Patti LaBelle & the Blue Belles who Wickham rebranded in 1971 as Labelle. After Labelle broke up in 1976 Wickham managed the solo career of former trio member Nona Hendryx who also became her longtime partner. She also managed the Canadian new wave band Rough Trade & helped engineer a comeback for singer Dusty Springfield which is when I met & worked with Vicki. At the time I was developing “Legend To Legend” a TV series which I was pitching Springfield to host. Unfortunately we couldn't reach a contractual agreement as Springfield fought her substance demons but it was a privilege & quite a learning experience working with both Vicki & Dusty at the time. Wickham was given a Music Industry "Woman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1999 & was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honors List for services to music. In her later years Wickham managed artists such as Morrissey, Marc Almond & Holly Johnson the former frontman for Frankie Goes to Hollywood. With journalist Penny Valentine Vicki also wrote an authorized biography of Dusty Springfield in “Dancing With Demons” published in 2000 a year after the singer’s death from cancer. That was the last time I spoke to her in a condolence chat about Dusty. Wickham is survived by Nona Hendryx her spouse of almost 60 years.
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The Flea Beyond The Stardust & More

The Flea in NYC announced a new partnership with Pittsburgh based event production collective Honcho for the upcoming Beyond The Stardust conceived by Flea Artistic Director Niegel Smith & The Illustrious Blacks as an intergalactic immersive nightlife show with its new collaboration. Beyond The Stardust at the Critters Lounge at Honcho Campout 2026 takes place August 15th & at The Flea September 10th to October 18th. The partnership brings together 2 orgs with a deep commitment to uplifting Black, Brown & LGBTQ voices. Niegel Smith, Flea Artistic Director stated, “It is a joy to be in partnership with the impressive Honcho crew. I’ve loved The Flea for over a decade & I’ve loved Honcho for years. Both are places I’ve felt & witnessed queer folks free to express themselves through music, fashion & intentional community-building & we both throw sweaty, blood-pumping dance parties & performances for Black, Brown & Queer folks & now, we’re joining forces led by The Illustrious Blacks! Everyone better be ready to blast off.” Aaron Clark, Honcho co-founder concluded, “With the launch of our newest stage, Critter’s Lounge, Campout has thrown open the door to a huge range of artistry from within our community. Hosting a sneak preview of The Flea's production of Beyond the Stardust is a perfect fit for our beautiful queer fever dream of a cabaret club!” Beyond the Stardust at The Flea will feature 12 original songs, stunning visuals, & a host of nightlife’s most enchanting aerialists, dancers, go-go boys, girls & more. The Illustrious Blacks’ & Smith’s visions are shot through a narrative prism in 60 minutes in an Afro-disco-space-punk-extravaganza inviting audiences into intercosmic dance floor liberation. 
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The Perfect Relationship In Bushwick

Adrian Crawford's new play The Perfect Relationship In Bushwick is having its World Premiere as part of the 2026 Broadway Bound Theatre Festival now through Sunday August 2nd at AMT Theater in NYC. Set in the heart of Bushwick the production is directed by Juan Ramirez, Jr. Crawford stated, “I am a proud lifelong Brooklynite, having been born, raised & continuously resided here for 47 years. Currently, I make my home in the vibrant community of East Flatbush. My family's roots in Brooklyn run deep; my father immigrated from Guyana, South America, in 1968, followed by my mother in 1971. This rich, multicultural heritage has significantly shaped my perspective & experiences. Setting The Perfect Relationship In Bushwick, in Bushwick allowed me to explore themes of identity, belonging & the complexities of human connection against a backdrop that is both rapidly gentrifying & deeply rooted as an area mostly consisted Latino residents back in 80’s & 90’s. I wanted to capture the pulse of a neighborhood that embodies so much of what Brooklyn represents – a place of dreams & challenges.” The play features Carli Mejia-Vasquez, Brian Uceta, Natalia Peguero, Rafa Pérez, & Juan Pablo Toro & is about Carmelo & Elisendo who swear they’re just roommates despite living like a bickering married couple in a shabby sublet but when a trick they both slept with & their nosy landlord stir the pot the men’s denials fall apart revealing a tension neither has dared name & a bond more certain than the rent they can barely afford. 
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HollyShorts Film Festival 22nd Edition

HollyShorts Film Festival returns for its 22nd edition August 13th to 23rd continuing its legacy as one of the world’s premier showcases for short-form cinema. HollyShorts has become a launchpad for emerging & established filmmakers connecting visionary storytellers with leading studios, streamers, brands & industry executives. The Academy & BAFTA-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival is headquartered at TCL Chinese Theatres & venues throughout Ovation Hollywood in California. The annual Awards Gala will be held on August 23rd. The festival will screen 430 short films selected from thousands of global submissions. Headline projects feature high-profile talent including Renée Zellweger’s directorial debut They, Martin Freeman in Little Bug & Michael Keaton directing & starring in Sweetwater. It also includes projects executive produced by Zoe Saldaña, Margot Robbie, Jordan Peele & Serena Williams. The 2026 jury features prominent industry names such as Alan Tudyk, Rita Ora, Kelly Marie Tran, Andrew Rannells, Alfre Woodard & Judy Greer. Alan Tudyk stated, “I am honored to participate in this year’s HollyShorts Film Fest. I have always been a fan of the short film format & the poetry it inspires.” Kelly Marie Tran concluded, “As a fan of independent film in every medium, I am honored to serve on the HollyShorts Jury this year. Shorts play an important role in every filmmaker’s journey & I’m excited to recognize this art form.” New initiatives this year include HollyShorts partnering with Filmio Studios to launch a fan-driven short film discovery initiative incorporating audience-demand signals directly into the festival evaluation process. Beyond the annual festival HollyShorts champions short films year-round through monthly screenings, industry panels, educational programming & networking events that foster creative discovery & collaboration across the global film community. 
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Valley Film Festival 818 Day Event

After 25 years The Valley Film Festival is evolving to quarterly one-day screenings. The first of 2 free screenings of its signature “Made in the (818)” program of films will take place on Tuesday August 18th at the Laemmle NoHo7 in North Hollywood, CA. The program will feature 10 short films produced in the (818) area code with the lineup showcasing work created across the San Fernando Valley including Agoura Hills, Burbank, Chatsworth, North Hollywood, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Sylmar, Tarzana, Van Nuys & Woodland Hills. The screenings will be offered free to the public through the support of a grant from the NoHo Neighborhood Council. Tracey Adlai, Valley Film Festival founder stated, “For 26 years, The Valley Film Festival has believed that the (818) offers a landscape that not only supports important storytelling & talent, but that our Valley communities can be adapted to double as worldwide locations. At a time when our industry is working to keep productions, jobs & creative talent in Los Angeles, we are proud to continue to celebrate filmmakers who are already contributing to supporting local businesses.” David Krouse, the Festival’s Co-Producer concluded, “The ‘Made in the (818)’ short film program is what drew me to The Valley Film Festival in 2015 & why I return each year. This signature program launched my film exhibition career & I’m excited for VFF to continue its mission supporting independent filmmakers.” Founded in 2000 The Valley Film Festival is the first & continuously running film festival in the San Fernando Valley. The all-volunteer nonprofit arts project of Community Partners supports local & international voices that advance storytelling while furthering the education, production & exhibition of film. 
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Cris Williamson Virtual Endurance Event

The legendary singer/songwriter Cris Williamson is presenting her monthly free livestream show Sunday July 26th at 3P PST. Each month has a theme & this month’s theme is Endurance. Cris based the theme of her weekly horoscope tips for a 5-Star week that read “You are stronger than you think. If a lifetime buildup of fear & doubt is holding you back, let it all go so you can go for what you truly desire.” Williamson concluded, “I’m guessing this could apply to all of us in some way, or perhaps to the soul of our nation. Times are tough, our leaders impotent, decisions are left to others, unfairness & absurdity reign … or so it may seem. Join me as we embrace & celebrate our strength, our endurance. This Sunday. It is free to all & public, as it is on my public Facebook Page. You don’t need a Facebook account to watch. We began with the onset of COVID & are in our 7th year. We are supported by the generosity of those who are able to contribute. It has become a community, primarily of lesbians … though not exclusively. We continue to have hundreds of live viewers from all over the globe … though primarily the U.S. We have many regulars & it has become a virtual community. We generally leave it up for 2 days for those who are unable to make the livestream & by the time it is taken down, we have logged 10’s of thousands. Each month has a theme … this month’s theme is Endurance.” (Photo Credit: Jill Cruse) 
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Janis Joplin Piece of My Heart Exhibit

Morrison Hotel Gallery celebrates 60 years of Janis Joplin's enduring legacy with "Piece of My Heart" a bi-coastal exhibition opening August 6th in West Hollywood & August 20th in NYC. The exhibition features an extraordinary collection of rare & iconic photography chronicling Joplin's iconic career including previously unreleased photographs from the Janis Joplin Estate Archive available exclusively through Morrison Hotel Gallery. Hosted by legendary photographer Henry Diltz whose images helped define the visual language of an era “Piece of My Heart” brings together the work of David Gahr, Elliott Landy, Daniel Kramer, Amalie R. Rothschild, Ethan Russell, Ken Regan, Guy Webster, John Byrne Cooke, Leigh Wiener, Thomas Monaster, Ray Andersen, Sam Faba, Margorie Alette & Diltz himself who will host both opening events. Diltz stated, "Janis wasn't simply one of the greatest singers of all time—she changed what it meant to be an artist. Sixty years later, her influence is as powerful as ever. This exhibition celebrates not only her extraordinary legacy, but also the photographers who preserved those unforgettable moments for history." Together these photographs tell the story of an artist whose fearless voice, uncompromising authenticity & emotional vulnerability continue to inspire generations of musicians, creatives & cultural trailblazers. The Morrison Hotel Gallery bi-costal exhibits come 60 years after Janis Joplin first electrified audiences with Big Brother & The Holding Company at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom on June 10th 1966 presenting a landmark retrospective celebrating one of the most influential artists in music history. Morrison Hotel Gallery’s mission is to celebrate the artistry & legacy of photographers who have captured the spirit of generations through the lens. 
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Chicago WNBA All-Star Weekend Events

The 22nd WNBA All-Star weekend takes place in Chicago July 24th to 25th with events across the city highlighted by the Skills Night at Wintrust Arena on Friday July 24th, WNBA Live at McCormick Place & the 22nd All-Star Game at the United Center on Saturday, July 25th. Haley Rosen, founder & CEO of Just Women’s Sports stated, “WNBA All-Star weekend has become one of the biggest cultural moments in sports & we want to bring fans into the action. From intimate conversations with some of the game’s most influential figures to live shows, player appearances & a packed pregame celebration, we’re creating spaces that reflect the energy, community & momentum surrounding women’s basketball.” On Friday July 24th Just Women’s Sports’ signature athlete conversation series will return for a special live taping with Lisa Leslie at the Chase Freedom Cashback Courts as part of Complex Market taking place at CineCity Studios in Chicago. Then on Saturday July 25th they’ll take over Bottom Lounge located minutes from the United Center for an afternoon celebrating the players, culture & community driving women’s basketball forward. The State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest & the Kia WNBA Shooting Stars event will be broadcast from Wintrust Arena in Chicago home of the Chicago Sky on Friday July 24th at 8P on ESPN & Disney+. The WNBA also announced that 2-time GRAMMY® Award winning global pop star Tyla will headline the halftime show on July 25th airing live on ABC & Disney+ at 8:30P. Tyla stated, “I’m honored to be a part of the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game this year. These athletes bring so much power & heart to what they do & I’m excited to share the stage and bring A*POP to my supporters.” 
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Equal Rights Health Initiative In Nigeria

Health Initiative for Equal Rights (HIER) in Nigeria marked a significant milestone in advancing inclusion, health & human rights for LGBTQ communities in a highly challenging environment by successfully organizing its first-ever Pride event in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The program featured integrated HIV prevention & testing services where participants received confidential counselling & voluntary HIV testing. A panel discussion brought together community advocates & stakeholders to address key issues affecting LGBTQ persons including safety & security, human rights violations, access to healthcare & strategies for building resilience in hostile environments. These discussions encouraged knowledge sharing & strengthened participants' understanding of their rights & available support systems. The celebration also included cultural & social activities highlighted by a runway beauty pageant that crowned the Face of HIER Nigeria 2026 promoting confidence, self-expression & community visibility. Overall the event successfully fostered community cohesion, increased access to essential health services & strengthened advocacy for dignity, equality & inclusion in Nasarawa State of Nigeria. Richard Brethour-Bell, InterPride’s Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility stated, “Each day at InterPride, we stand up for LGBTQI+ people & their right to live & safely gather in spaces free from violence & discrimination. Now, we can support our members in their fight to gather, change hearts & minds & build a world where LGBTQI+ people are free & equal through the hard-fought-for ability to uplift voices at the United Nations. I am excited for what we can do together.” Since 2023 InterPride was granted Consultative Status at the United Nations. 
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