Joan Rivers slashes her way through gay marriage, Chaz (Bono), Miss California, and much more. By Blase DiStefano • Photo by Charles William Bush
Comedian Joan Rivers, who turned 76 last month, has been considered a gay icon since the '60s. Did I say "comedian"? I forgot to mention: Emmy winner; Grammy, Tony, and Drama Desk nominee; best-selling author; film director; talk-show host; radio host; jewelry designer; and businesswoman. She was recently named winner of Celebrity Apprentice , an NBC reality show hosted by Donald Trump, and her new TV show, How'd You Get So Rich?, premieres August 12 at 9 p.m . on TV Land. But the week before that, on August 7, Rivers brings her funny self to Houston's Hobby Center for one show only. I talked to this genuinely nice and constantly funny lady by phone soon after she arrived in Toronto, after flying from London. After being on hold for some time, I was finally put through. I apologized for being late, to which Rivers said, "Nonono, don't be sorry. I've just come from the Ritz Hotel in London where they have that impeccable service, and I'm here 20 minutes and alr...
Marching Onward
Cleve Jones on the Washington March, young gays, and what we can do for equality now.
By Lawrence Ferber
GALVESTON I Hear the Birds Singing
Deb Murphy says that one of Galveston's tourist attractions is storm stories. Here's hers.
By Deb Murphy • Photo by Yvonne Feece
GALVESTON Helping Galveston Recovery
Want to help? Think Galveston when you’re planning a weekend getaway or a day off from the city, spend money with the merchants who are in recovery, and donate to Galveston’s suffering nonprofits.
By Deb Murphy • Photos by Yvonne Feece
GALVESTON The Islanders
Galveston business owners on their post-Ike city, its recovery, its future. VJ Tramonte, Club Groove, Mod Coffee, Frank Billingsley, La Kings Confectionary, Rene Wiley Studio, The Barking Frog, Susan Henry Photography & more.
By Steven Foster
GALVESTON After Ike: A Vision for Preserving Galveston’s Past
David Bowers, new president of the Galveston Historical Foundation, aims to see an entire neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. Plus Jan Johnson's new book gives Galveston walking tours.
By Donalevan Maines • Photos by Yvonne Feece Short by Marene Gustin
NEWS & COMMENT
LETTERS From Our Readers
Annise, Houston gay history, "transgender people."
NEWS BRIEFS News Briefs
Stone Soup struggling to meet increased demand. PFLAG/HATCH scholarships. ENDA reintroduced. Plus Milestones.
By Nancy Ford
WHAT A WORLD 'Unleash the Furry!'
Will a new march on Washington inspire new leadership?
By Nancy Ford
INSIDEOUT AT CITY HALL Appreciating Our Independence
The Fourth of July is a time for reflection.
By Annise D. Parker
AIDS WATCH Can You Be Trusted?
The person most responsible for your health and safety is you.
By Kelly A. McCann
DVD Cool and Unusual
New collection, ‘Cinemad: Almanac 2009,' is not for everyone. Plus DVD shorts.
By Nancy Ford • DVD shorts by Nancy Ford, Suzie Lynde, Jack Varsi
GROOVEOUT Sounds Good
An interview with The Sounds’ out lead singer, Maja Ivarsson.
By Gregg Shapiro
GROOVEOUT GrooveOut Shorts
Janis Joplin, What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?, Johnny Mathis, Team Smile and Nod, Gypsy: 50th Anniversary Edition, West Side Story, Les Miserables , R00K, Ciara, Vanessa Williams, Mandy Moore, Just Dance.
By Nancy Ford, Jack Varsi, and Melanie Pang
READOUT Country Screaming
Searching for the simple life is not so simple.
By Terri Schlichenmeyer ReadOut Shorts by Joyce Gabiola, Angel Curtis
TV Second Chances
New summer dramedy ‘Drop Dead Diva’ is to die for. Plus The Wendy Williams Show and Margaret Cho.
By Nancy Ford
OUT & ABOUT
CALENDAR July Events
Lookout, Film, Performing Arts, Performaning Arts for Young People, Art/Photography, and Day-By-Day Events. Plus hot ticket: Jacque Brel is alive and well in Houston.
Compiled by Nancy Ford
SIGNOUT Lilly's Starship
This is a great month to get projects started as there are no retrogrades until September.
By Lilly Roddy
BUSINESS NEWS Businesses in the Community that Support the Community
Studio NiaMoves, L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort, Love and Pride jewelry, Houston Buyers Club, Absolut Vodka, the New York Stock Exchange John Nagy at Sand Dollar Autoplex in Galveston, Catherine Del Paggio new ED of Bayou City Performing Arts.
Compiled by Nancy Ford
