In the year since Arte y Pasión premiered Angel of Gravity, an experimental project that paired modern dance, flamenco, and classical Spanish dance, the collective has continued to embrace multidisciplinary collaborations and performances. Out In SA spoke with dancer and artistic director Tamara Adira as she reflected on their upcoming production, Algoritmos. “Everybody gets criticism…
Second season of LGBT web series ‘EastSiders’ released on DVD
What happens when two 20-something lovers decide to stick it out after one of them is caught straying? Season two of the critically acclaimed LGBT dark comedy web series EastSiders explores such topics as infidelity, STDs, and all the heartache that comes with most relationships. Featuring an all-star cast — including series creator Kit Williamson (Mad…
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Ginger Minj takes the Woodlawn’s stage as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Fresh off her appearance on season seven of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Orlando’s Ginger Minj is starring as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in this year’s production of the Woodlawn Theatre’s The Rocky Horror Show. We spoke with Minj over the phone about her time on Drag Race, a new album in the works and how she plans to spend…
Austin’s Stargayzer Festival returns with smaller format in second year
Austin’s Stargayzer Festival returns for its second year October 15-17. The festival takes place across three different downtown venues (Elysium, The North Door, Cheer Up Charlie’s) and brings together some of the most talented LGBTQ artists and performers from Austin and across the country. “It’s a really unique LGBTQ event and everyone should come and…
A polyfidelitous family fights to keep their kids
“My kids don’t see what goes on in our bedroom. We sleep.” After the housing crash of 2008, James Lowe, a former construction worker, moved to San Antonio from his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. With him came Elizabeth. The two were close friends at the time and hoped to find a better life in San…
Most Influential 2015: Saakred
This past spring, 25-year-old artist and musician Saakred released a new album, a new look, and a new transgender identity. “When I shaved my head completely it was symbolic for a relationship that ended, but also because I’m done with this part of my life and ready to really be who I want to be.…
Zertuche leaves Ballet SA in major shakeup
There was a major shakeup at Ballet San Antonio this week with both executive director Courtney Mauro Barker and artistic director Gabriel Zertuche ending their positions. The news comes as a surprise after the company’s successful 2014-2015 inaugural season at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Barker wrote:…
The Anthill offers pro advice and price tags under $125
“Fashion is how you put it together.” Anthony Ryan Auld has made a name for himself in the world of fashion through his appearances on Project Runway Season 9 and Project Runway All Stars Season 2. Auld, who has lived in Baton Rouge for several years, recently made the move to San Antonio. In April,…
Artpace premieres response to ’98 hate crime
“In other countries, the reference to James Byrd is kind of lost, but the violence is very much there and present.” As an Artpace International Artist-in-Residence in 1999, Christian Marclay produced a 14-minute film titled Guitar Drag depicting an amplified electric guitar being dragged along a Texas road by a pickup truck. As part of…
Pink Leche brings together artists and performers Saturday
“Where My Girls At?” 8pm April 25, $3 Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, 108 Blue Star Pink Leche has become known for his eclectic blend of musical styles–something he calls “Queer Bass.” When he was putting together his latest show, he quickly realized it had turned into a total sausage fest. He asked himself,…