As Houston Ballet’s beloved Nutcracker enters its ninth year, corps de ballet member Gretel Batista reflects on the production’s enduring…
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State Senator Molly Cook, the first out queer member of the Texas Senate, embraces visibility, authenticity, and fearless advocacy as…
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 Experience the excitement and community spirit of OutSmart magazine’s Gayest & Greatest Awards celebration through this exclusive video, filmed…
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Hundreds of guests filled South Beach Houston for OutSmart magazine’s 28th annual Gayest & Greatest Awards celebration, honoring the people,…
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OutSmart magazine’s Gayest & Greatest Awards celebration lit up South Beach Houston as award winners, finalists, and friends struck joyful…
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At OutSmart’s Gayest & Greatest Awards celebration, Houston’s LGBTQ community and allies turned out in style—showcasing the strength, unity,…
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Don’t miss the glitz and glam of our annual awards party at South Beach, where you can mingle with winners…
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Celebrating those who make Houston shine.
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Cleo Roasting Co. and sister café Cavo Coffee are OutSmart’s 2025 favorites, celebrated for queer visibility, women-led sourcing, and brewing…
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From curating cocktails for weekly drag-king nights to serving community with pride, Chanel Chowdhury has become a heartbeat of Houston’s…
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