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THE JINKX MYSTIQUE

Get Out! ContributorSep 17, 2013

///By Jed Ryan America’s Next Drag Superstar Takes New York City by Monsoon in “The Vaudevillians”! Just where did Jinkx Monsoon come from? Put most simply , Jinkx is the unique creation of 25-year old performer Jerick Hoffer from Portland, Oregon. But the road to becoming America’s newest drag darling was much more complex. Jinkx Monsoon, as his creat or has stated , is “all about contrasts”: sophisticated yet street-smart, classy yet sassy , and showing great reverence for the American celebrity icons of decades past while providing a new cutting-edge sensibility as we approach 2014. The Jinkx persona was inspired...

What ’s the Buzz? Elixir Lounge

Get Out! ContributorSep 17, 2013

Elixir Lounge opened in May 2013, and rapidly became the sexy AND chic spot in Astoria, Queens, for the LGBT community! It is a cozy, friendly, nice, spot for a night out in Queens with a Manhattan feel and style; and most importantly, it is LGBT owned and operated. It is fast becoming the neighborhood’s “it” spot to meet up and spend some quality time. With a capacity for 120 guests, the lounge offers a nice space area to enjoy the sounds of in-house main DJ Willie Dutch and jump around to...

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Pam Ann Presents: The PamAnny Awards!

Get Out! ContributorSep 17, 2013

///By Tom Tietjen The ferociously fashionable Pam Ann returns to NYC with her most explosive comedy show yet! In Pam Ann: Full Throttle, the hostess with the mostest strips bare all the latest air travel headlines: from Obama blocking the merger of American Airlines with US Airways to the Bay Area TV station that aired fake, offensive names of Asiana Airline pilots. No news story is safe from the comedian’s witty candor. Here, she presents the firstever Airline Industry Awards, better known as the PamAnnies. The nominees for BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE are: British...

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A Little VOGUE Never Killed Nobody

Get Out! ContributorSep 9, 2013

///By Shea Zephir There are those of us who will scoff at the idea of our destiny, and then there are others who simply take the risk of doing exactly what they lo ve to do. He may not have had an inkling of what it would be like to be a dancer or choreographer growing up in Brooklyn, but one scene in particular would change his whole world. The resurgence of the NYC underground ball culture has created many rising stars to date . The kinetic energy of ingesting this culture ’s...

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Justin Luke – Gay NYC’s Wonder Boi

Get Out! ContributorSep 9, 2013

///BY Michael Graye Justin Luke is making it happen Between producing, promoting and executing the largest weekly gay dance parties on the East Coast (Penthaus Fridays at the Copa cabana, Viva Saturda ys at Sta ge 48 and the all-new Q Thursdays at Marquee Nightclub), writing best-selling gay literature (the Gulliver series), running a massively successful blog (Justin+6) and so much more, Justin has managed to become the envy of many gay men in Manhattan . He is a rising star , and his brand continues to grow and flourish. He is redefining how LGBT entrepreneurs can...

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MO FLAGS MO FUN!

Get Out! ContributorAug 30, 2013

///BY Mark Dawson Gay Day at Six Flags Celebrates a Decade of Thrills Gay and Lesbia n Day at Si x Flags takes place Saturday, September 7, at Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Officially known as Fairgrounds, the event is the largest private LGB T event in the United States. This year, to celebrate it ’s 10th year and to accommodate the growing number of LGBT families, the hours have been extended from 10:30 a.m. till midnight. At 8 p.m., however, the park will close to the general public and remain open exclusively to Fairgrounds X ticket holders....

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LA’s Newest Music Talents

Get Out! ContributorAug 26, 2013

Two new music talents emerge on the Los Angeles city horizon. Both artists come to Los Angeles to further their careers , being bor n in European countries. Sultry Samayra Mellissa is striking in her looks and soulful voice, and from her strong base in musical talent is adding a career in fashion modeling. Then, there is Ale jandro Montesinos, who started out as a fashion model and transitioned to fronting his own pop band. Samayra van der Schild aka...

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Michelle Visage

Get Out! ContributorAug 26, 2013

///By Eileen Shapiro There’s a Queen for Every Season On Sunday, September 1, The Bunkhouse is proud to present our 31st Annual Miss Long Island Pageant, hosted by the awesome Ariel Sinclair. This year we are honored to have a very qualified and special array of judges, including Monica Storm – former Miss Long Island and owner of The Big Apple Pageant, Jessica Foxx – star of John Ed’s Tranny Strip, Logan Hardcore – former Miss Bunkhouse and fabulous Fire Island queen, Sable Sities – former Miss Fire Island,...