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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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