Olivia Flores Alvarez

Olivia Flores Alvarez is a frequent contributor to OutSmart Magazine.
Cover Story

DJ Morrow Turns Balloons Into Bold Protest and Fine Art

DJ Morrow uses balloons to create fine art with a political edge, from immersive installations to protest pieces, challenging viewers…

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Features

Civil Rights Icon Linda Morales Continues Her Fight for Justice

Linda Morales, known for her role in the landmark Morales v. Texas case, continues to fight for civil rights in…

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Film/DVD

Vera Drew’s The People’s Joker Gets the Last Laugh

In The People’s Joker, Vera Drew turns her life story into a sharp, surreal parody—coming soon to Museum of Fine…

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Stage

Aaron Alon’s New Musical Takes On Conversion Therapy with Heart

Composer Aaron Alon debuts The Chosen Ones, a musical about LGBTQ teens at a conversion camp. The world premiere opens…

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Asian American and Pacific Islanders

Bibi Xia Creates Spaces for Sapphic Joy and Belonging in Houston

Bibi Xia is reshaping Houston’s LGBTQ+ scene with joyful, intentional events at Pearl Bar, creating space for sapphic women, queer…

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Arts & Entertainment

Houston Ballet Premieres Stanton Welch’s New Adaptation of Raymonda

Houston Ballet artistic director Stanton Welch debuts a new full-length adaptation of Raymonda, blending classic choreography with emotional storytelling and…

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Arts & Entertainment

Latino/a/x Dance Festival Highlights the Power of Performance and Identity

The Texas Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival showcases powerful works exploring identity, immigration, and resilience—highlighting how dance serves as a vital…

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Arts & Entertainment

Todd Waite Retires from the Alley Theatre with Farewell Performance as Sherlock Holmes

Actor Todd Waite retires from the Alley Theatre after 25 years, leaving as Sherlock Holmes in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A…

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Food + Drink

Montrose Country Club: Houston’s New Hub for Dining, Poolside Fun, Nightlife

The new Montrose Country Club is a luxurious social hub with a 65-foot pool, upscale dining, and vibrant nightlife.

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Art

MFAH Celebrates Tamara de Lempicka’s Bold Life and Art

Discover the life and work of Tamara de Lempicka, a Polish painter who defied conventions with her daring style and…

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