Visual artist Anthony “The Lemon” Diaz and fashion designer Caterina Gutierrez will both present new series of work on Saturday May 20 at Karolina’s Antiques. Billed as MexiQueens II: Bigger and Browner the event “serves as an effort to unite the Latin@ and Gay communities as they continue to fight for representation and equality,” and…
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Drag Star Valentina Set to Perform at Heat
As we move further along into season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Rey Lopez Entertainment is bringing another one of the shows break-out stars to Heat Nightclub – the sassy Latina fan favorite Valentina. Born James Andrew Leyva, this former Los Angeles resident brought tears to the judges when she dressed as Lady Gaga during the first challenge in episode one. Her…
American Idol Alum David Hernandez to Perform at Webb Party
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation’s Webb Party returns after a one-year hiatus on April 21 at the Bonham Exchange with the 80’s theme, “Reboot,” and a live entertainment roster headlined by American Idol alumnus David Hernandez. As one of SAAF’s signature fundraising events, the Webb usually attracts over 1,500 guests and helps raise over $100,000…
New Venue for Fiesta Youth’s Annual Masquerade Fundraiser
Event organizers at Fiesta Youth are making the final preparations for the third annual Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil party, a masquerade-themed fundraiser which this year will be held on Friday, April 21. The new venue for the event, The Veranda, was built in the 1920’s and sits on 35 acres of…
Latest ‘Drag Race’ Star Farrah Moan to Make SA Visit
Just three weeks into season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Rey Lopez Entertainment is bringing Farrah Moan, one of this season’s breakout stars, to Heat Nightclub on Wednesday, April 12. Born in Texas and now working as a Vegas showgirl, the twenty-three-year old Farrah describes her look as a cross between fetish, old school Hollywood and…
Emerald Ball Benefit for Pride Center
As a means to further Pride Center San Antonio’s efforts and goals, members of the LGBTQIA community converged at the Guadalupe Theater on March 25 for JPL Productions’ Emerald Ball, an annual fundraiser showcasing an array of drag and burlesque performers.
A Visit to Nick Spink’s Artisan Distillery & Drinks
When I arrive for our meeting, Nick Spink greets me with circular saw in hand — no, this is not a variation on the chainsaw theme. Spink is just in true-to-form, do-it-yourself mode making a portable bar for the private tasting room at his new enterprise, Artisan Distillery & Drinks — a “craft vodka lounge,”…
Annual Emerald Ball Moves to Guadalupe Theatre
The 6th annual Emerald Ball, a burlesque drag fundraiser benefiting Pride Center San Antonio will take the stage at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on Saturday March 25. The event, organized by photographer Julián P. Ledezma, will feature some of the city’s top drag and burlesque performers, the Pride of San Antonio Show Band, and Mexican folk…
St. Anthony Hotel Announces ‘Rent’ Karaoke Competition
The St. Anthony Hotel has announced a one night only Rent 20th Anniversary Tour Karaoke Competition to be held Wednesday, March 1 in its famed Peacock Alley. The event is a chance to win two tickets to the Broadway classic which arrives at the Majestic Theatre on Friday night. Two winners will be chosen based…
Julian P. Ledezma Unveils Drag Photography Show
On Friday, February 24, photographer Juilan P. Ledezma will host his first art show in his new studio space at Woodlawn Pointe in the Decco District. Billed as Evoke the Reign: 10 Queens, the show will consist of Ledezma’s photography featuring local drag performers as well as performers from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Ledezma’s work has…