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Explore Arizona
ere at ION Arizona, we are very
fortunate to have some of the hardest
working and loyal writers, editor, designers,
photographers, artists and delivery men in
the business. We’re also lucky that about
half of these contributors have been with
us for over 10 years. But life changes and
everything evolves.
This month is Jackson Kelly’s final music
review, “Yo, DJ, What’s New?” Jackson is
the only writer that has been with us since
the beginning—that’s 13 years! He has his
hands full with two successful businesses
that he co-owns: Bliss/Rebar and The
Bar on Central. Thank you, Jackson, for
teaching us about music and Madonna!
A couple of years ago, our movie reviewer
and critic Kim Ruff got married and later
gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, June.
Through it all she continued to write
our movie reviews and previews. She’s
expecting again (due any day now!)
and will be moving out of state with her
husband, Travis. Thank you, Kim, for over
10 years of letting us know what movies to
see and what to avoid.
Last month the staff at ION took a field
trip to beautiful Bisbee, Arizona. This old
mining town is full of charm and smiles.
Join us as we celebrate
Bisbee Pride this month
and check out the feature
“Explore Arizona.” If you go to Pride in the
Pines, you owe it to yourself to take the
Arizona Snowbowl chairlifts to the summit.
They say you can see the Grand Canyon.
Of course, there’s plenty to do as the
temperatures rise, especially in Tucson
and Phoenix. Don’t forget to bring your ION
so you don’t miss a thing. Look for some new writers and some
creative elements in our 13th Anniversary
issue. Also, we’re in the planning stage
of a brand new, one-of-a-kind event this
community has never seen. Curious? Look
for more details next month.
President Clinton declared June as
National LGBT Pride Month in 2000.
Celebrate by doing something positive for
your community. Volunteer at a non-profit.
Go to a gay owned business. Donate to a
politician that has our back. Write to your
congressperson and tell them to support
gay marriage in Arizona. Together we can
make a difference.
Jack M. Tesorero
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Otter Pop Party
Which Otter Pop are you? Strawberry Short Kook?
Little Orphan Orange? Pancho Punch? Or Louis Blue
Raspberry? Wear your favorite swimsuit and flip-flops for
this cool summer party at Kobalt on Saturday, June 28 at
5 p.m. Enter the “Sexiest Otter Contest!” Hot go-go
men, cool drinks, a DJ and Otter Pops, of course!
(Note: this party is otter safe! Dolphin safe, too!)
3118 N. Central Ave. (See ad on p. 18)
Neon Glow
Party at Charlie’s
It’s positively radioactive! Dance and drink
(responsibly, of course!) with the sexy glowin-the-dark Wild Men of the West! Wear your
own neon, day-glo club clothes and grab
those glo-sticks you have from the circuit party
days and join in the fun on Saturday, June 7 at
Charlie’s, 727 W. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix.
602-265-0224 (See ad on p. 9)
Skin Tight
Beach Party
¡Vamos a la playa! Summer’s hot
but we’re playin’ it cool! Even if
you can’t go to the beach, the beach
will come to Karamba! It’s almost
like Puerto Vallarta! You’ll see the sexy
Karamba dancers, too. Cash prizes for the
best thongs. Seriously!
(See ad on p. 4-5)
Undies Off at AQUA
Boxers? Briefs? It doesn’t matter! Strip down to your sexiest
underwear at AQUA. You’ll have a good time and help raise
money that will benefit the non-profit agency Arizonans for
Foster Children. Sexy models, live entertainment and fun! Plus
everybody’s in their underwear, right? Friday night,
June 13 at 10 p.m. 1730 E. McDowell Rd.
(See ad on p. 18)
Comedy Showcase
at Zorfs feat. Thai Rivera
Everybody wants to know ... “Who’s your daddy?” Funny people
Angie Krum, Steven Krum and headliner Thai Rivera will
tickle your funnybones on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Reservations recommended. $10 cover. The laughs are free!
1028 E. Indian School Rd. 602-277-7729
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T
he sly wit and allure of spitfire Bianca
Del Rio of New York City by way of New
Orleans springs from the fertile imagination
of Roy Haylock, winner of “RuPaul’s Drag
Race” season six.
Del Rio tied winning challenges with
another top three contender, newcomer
Adore Delano and never scoring among the
weakest contestants, therefore never having
to lip synch for her life—the only queen to
escape that since the first season’s Nina
Flowers.
Del Rio capitalizes on her below-the-belt
punches as an insult comic. She can read
you to filth. (“I’ll show you versatility when
Santino wins a sewing competition and
Visage wears a turtleneck!”)
Bianca
Del Rio
America’s New Drag
Superstar Has Her Claws Out!
by Deon Brown
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Haylock/Del Rio shared
some thoughts with
ION Arizona about
his experience on
Drag Race, the
other glamorous,
attention hungry
bitches, LaGanja
Estranja’s hysterics
and more. Note:
This interview was
given on the eve of
coronation.
ION: Who was
your greatest
competition? Did
you ever feel there
was any?
Bianca Del Rio: I’m
an old fag, and you
can’t judge a book
by its cover, so you
never really knew
what these girls
were gonna bring
out. “Never let
a bitch
see you
sweat.” I
wasn’t really sure
what their forté was. I tried not to get
distracted. The only thing I’m in control of
is what I’m doing.
ION: Who did you think would make top
three? Besides you, of course.
BDR: I felt that justifiably that everyone
who went home—at that time—deserved
to go home. I’m seeing 12 and 14 hour day
footage. Whether it was a personal thing,
if they were tired or gave up or even were
given a second chance I felt deserved it at
that time. When I watch the show and it’s
shrunk down to 40 minutes it’s interesting
what people say. Whether it was a better
lip synch, moment, or comment that
was cut, or behavior in general. What I
experienced is what I stand by.
ION: What were the biggest surprises,
let downs, or “oh, that’s how they do
that!” moments in the process?
BDR: The whole show is a surprise. You’re
not briefed in advance. I live my life that
way; I have no control over what’s going to
happen and I love that. I wasn’t really there
to make friends. We don’t hang out with
each other when we’re not filming; We’re
not allowed to. We’re kind of quarantined.
I remember one of the producers saying,
“If it doesn’t happen on camera, it doesn’t
happen.” After 14 hour
days we were beyond exhausted.
When you’re there anything that’s extremely
hateful is gonna be used. Anything that’s really
loving is gonna be used. It’s a crash course;
you’re in and you’re out. Time is money and it’s
a TV show.
ION: You never had to lip synch for your life.
BDR: I still learned every song. The judges would
make their decision, good or bad. I signed up for the
show and part of the deal is to be critiqued. You
have to be ready to wrap it up or prove it with a
lip-synch. I’m not afraid of it, but it’s not what I
do anymore. It’s nerve wracking. You might be
paired up with somebody like Trinity Bonet,
who’s genius at it. Darienne Lake is amazing.
I tried to focus more on the challenge.
ION: You mastered the “Over the Top
Eye Roll”
BDR: I didn’t realize that I do as much
as I do. Camera’s don’t follow me in my
everyday life so this was fascinating.
ION: Who would’ve been most likely to
smother you in your sleep?
BDR: All of them wanted to at some
point. When you’re there you want to
kill them all within five minutes. When
you watch the show and see me react
to LaGanja Estranja’s crying after
three minutes, we were there for
three hours of her crying. I wanted
to smother all of them and I’m sure
they wanted to smother me. You’re
not there for bullshit, watching
people cry and complain and
bitch. I’m sure LaGanja wanted to
strangle me. I’m sure Ben De La
Creme wanted to strangle me—
in a loving way. (You know how
she is.) I felt the same way when
we were there at this heightened
moment. It’s not a “pageant
answer.”
ION: Santino Rice: Devil or Divine?
BDR: I don’t have a problem with him.
I’m not his biggest fan; he’s a nice guy. I
wouldn’t say, “devil”—you have to be a little
more cunning. I didn’t find him cunning at
all. Was I in love with him? No. I’m one of
the few who are in between. I wasn’t in love
with him like some of the other girls were.
I don’t have a Ghandi fetish. Sometimes I
didn’t agree with what Santino said. Not just
about me, but about other people. I have
more of an opinion about Michelle Visage,
who I would say is divine. She gets it.
ION: Anything you’d like to take back?
BDR: Nothing really serious. C’mon, I
signed up for this. I knew they would use
anything that was worthy. I can’t deny that
I said it or did it. If I changed one thing it
could’ve shifted. I can’t complain—I’m in the
top three, it would be very hypocritical. It’s
what it is. It’s a reality TV show. I said what
I said and did what I did. I don’t remember
half the shit I said, and it’s documented.
ION: What will you do with all that
money?
BDR: Win or lose, it puts you on the map.
I would love to put a down payment on an
apartment. I don’t live lavishly. I do owe
money to my dentist, so I’ll be glad to pay
him.
ION: You’re going on an All Stars cruise
to Europe. Suppose the boat’s sinking.
There’s one lifeboat. You can only bring
on three other queens. Who do you
pick?
BDR: I’m sure it would depend on the day.
If these bitches are drinking, I’m gonna
leave ‘em. If it’s an old queen, like Lady
Bunny, (she was there on the Titanic) I
would definitely look for her because she
should survive. The assholes I would
definitely leave.
IBT’s Saturday
Night Starrletts
“You’re goin’ out there a little Miss Nobody, but you’re
comin’ back a star!” The Tallest White Woman Living
in Captivity, the one and only ultimate Glamazon,
Miss Janée Starr, brings a fleet of her best
“Starletts” to the stage every Saturday night at
9 o’clock at IBT’s with DJ’s, dancing and drink
specials, too. 616 N. 4th Ave. Tucson. 520882-3053 IBTsTucson.com (See ad on p. 98)
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July 4th
10:00pm The Rock
The Jackie & Olive Show
Mondays
10:00pm Charlie’s
Barbra Seville w/ Strippers!
Mondays
10:00pm Apollo’s
Naughty or Nice Bingo with Lezbein & Eryka D. Knowles
Tuesday
10:00pm Karamba
Savannah Moussier’s Show
Wednesdays 9:00pm
IBT’s
Wednesdays 10:30pm Karamba
Wednesdays 9:00pm
Kobalt
Wednesdays 10:00pm Charlie’s
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Thursdays
9:30pm
Thursdays
10:30pm Karamba
The Bar
Viva La DIVA
Girls of Karamba - Adriana Galiano, Karime Lizaldi, & Celeste
2 Girls 1 Cup with Celia Putty & Guest
Nevaeh’s High Heels & Halos
Showtime at the Bar with Ian and Barbra
Tejano Thursdays with Ruby Reynolds
Thursdays
AQUA
Maniqiues with Tyra Marie & Sasha Bratz
Fridays
The Rock
Special Event Rotating Drag Shows
10:30
Fridays
7:00pm
OZ
Ruby Reynolds with the Boys of OZ
Fridays
9:00pm
IBT’s
Absolutely Flawless with China Collins
Fridays
10:00pm Cruisin’ 7th
The Barbra Seville Show
Fridays
9:00pm
Elements - The Valley’s Top Drag Entertainers
BS West
1st Saturday 9:30pm
Kobalt
Taylor Made with TC Taylor & Special Guests
Saturdays
8:00pm
OZ
Saturday Night Showgirlz with Ruby
Saturdays
9:00pm
IBT’s
Saturdays 10:30pm Cruisin’ 7th
Starrletts with Janee Star
The Fabulous Mia Inez Adams
Saturdays
10:00pm The Rock
The Barbra Seville Show
Saturdays
10:00pm icepics
The Olivia Gardens Show / A Touch of Soul with Maraya Jordan
Saturdays
9:30pm
Charlie’s
Pussy’s Patio Show
Saturdays
9:30pm
Zorf’s
BeDazzled
Sundays
AQUA
Siluetas with Susana
Sundays
8:30pm
Charlie’s
Pussy LeHoot & Friends
Sundays
10:30pm Karamba
Ruby’s Sunday Follies
T
he American television public first
met the outspoken Danny Noriega back
in 2008 as a semi-finalist for season 7 of
“American Idol.” Not everybody gives lip to
the famously bitchy Simon Cowell and gets
away with it.
Fast forward. After watching “RuPaul’s
Drag Race” finalist Raven perform,
Noriega got bit by the drag bug. Adore
Delano was born, whom he describes as
a mermaid-like “creature of the ocean,
not from the walking land” and alternately
a “psychotic cat with rabies on stage.”
(“That’s exactly how I come off,” he
agrees.) No stranger to reality TV, Delano
was cast for “Drag Race” season six.
Delano’s YouTube videos and storytelling
antics are hilarious. No wonder. Noriega
counts YouTube superstar Chris “Leave
Britney Alone!” Crocker as one of his
besties.
ION Arizona snatched a quick chat with the
Drag Race’s potty-mouthed darling from
Asuza on the eve of the show’s finale and
crowning. “Party!”
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D ra g R a c e F in a li st is
“D .T .F .”
ION: You have some degree of celebrity
and notoriety before “Drag Race”
because of your status as a contestant
on American Idol. Did that affect your
relationship with the other queens?
Adore Delano: It didn’t really. I’m not
camera shy and really comfortable with
who I am and acting natural. I feel like if it
wasn’t for “American Idol” I wouldn’t have
been as natural and myself (and I’m very
grateful for that). Other than that there’s
nothing that really prepared me for this
experience.
ION: Would you like to compete
on “American Idol” again as Adore
Delano?
AD: I would never be caught dead on
that show again. If it was a totally original
format I’d be, like, “Yeah, motherfucker, I’m
back!” but, girl! It’s a different show every
year. It’s hilarious.
ION: You almost made it on “Drag
Race” last season. Would that have
been a different ballgame as far as your
development & ability?
ION: Absolutely. I think Ru is a fucking
genius. She knew exactly when my time
was. I was not ready for season five—I
had no outfits. It would would’ve been a
different experience. Those bitches were
catty! I would’ve fist fought some of them
for being so mean to Jinkx [Monsoon, the
competition winner].
ION: Who was your greatest
competition?
AD: I thought Bianca was
my biggest competition. I
really did. After I got to
know her I wasn’t
threatened.
She’s amazing.
I love her to
death. I was
more nervous
about the
competition of the
challenges, because
if you get lost in the
“Ooh! I need to beat
her!” that’s when
you’re gonna get
your ass sent home.
Focus on you. We
all get judged
individually—of
course—‘cuz,
what? we’re indi-vid-u-als.
ION: Were there any
girls you would’ve liked to have
smothered in their sleep? You’re not
gonna pull any of this, “I love all my
sisters,” bullshit, are you?
AD: “I love all my sisters” ... and if they just
so happen to trip down the escalator ... I’d
smother a couple of them for a couple of
different reasons ... but I really don’t want
to say! (Laughs)
ION: Who would’ve
been most likely to
smother you?
AD: While we were on
the show? LaGanja, Gia
... who I actually really
enjoy now, but during the
competition with LaGanja,
it was, like, “Do you think I
could kill her and get away
with it?” That’d be awesome!
ION: Is there anything you would like to
take back, or do over?
AD: Nope. I think my progression was a
cool development; that’s exactly how it
worked out for me. I’m very happy.
ION: What’s been the best & worst
change in your life, before, during and
after the show?
AD: That question confuses me! The
best and worst change is that I don’t
get to sleep. It’s good because it means
I’m working and I’m happiest when I’m
working. I’m like a lazy hermit crab when
I’m not working.
ION: You were Britney Spears special
guest in her Las Vegas show before the
Drag Race reunion and finale. Or was
she a guest in your Las Vegas show?.
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AD: It was awesome! Even though when I
was waiting backstage they asked me if I
was her manager’s guest.
ION: Any backstage gossip you’d like
to share?
AD: Gia and Milk really, really did not like
each other. They actually threw blows off
camera.
ION: Tell us about your single
“D.T.F.”
AD: It means “Down to Fuck.”
Everybody’s down to fuck!
I mean, it’s 2014! It’s very
grimey, sweaty pop song
... I’m obsessed with it! It’s
definitely a fun one. It sticks
out on the album called, Till
Death Do Us Party. I love
singing!
ION: We have a question for you that
comes from Bianca del Rio. She wants
to know, “What kind of pizza are you
always talking about?”
AD: That fuckin’ bitch! I love her! It’s
always cheese pizza. Very selectively
pepperoni. If it’s from Papa John’s it’s
pepperoni.
ION: And Bianca wants to know what
kind of party? A day party? Night party?
Baby shower?
AD: Life is a party. The reason I always
say “party” is because drag should be
a celebration first. It should be fun. We
should always be recognized that we are
men in dresses; we don’t have to be crazy
and cutthroat. Lose the fun of drag, that’s
when you need to put the wigs up. I still
love what I do and have fun with it! Like,
for real.
HBO’s
“Silicon Valley” Cast
Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller and Kumail
Nanjiani, co-star as the computer nerds of HBO’s
wacky look at the tech development world in
“Silicon Valley.” Brilliant comedians in their own
right with hefty résumés of laughter in movies, The
Onion, “Portlandia,” “The Office,” Comedy Central
and more come to town on Friday, June 6 at 7:30
p.m. to StandUp Live at Cityscape 50 W. Jefferson St.
For tix call 480-719-6100 or visit StandUpLive.com
Jersey Boys
Join the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian
Chamber of Commerce for the
4th Annual
Biz Bowl
Saturday, July 12th 6-9 p.m.
AMF Christown Lanes
1919 W. Bethany Home Rd. 85015
Put together your team of 6 ($25 per person, includes two
games & shoes) and come join in the fun! Trophies will be
awarded for Best Team, Best Bowler and Best Costumes!
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT, SO RESERVE YOUR TEAM TODAY.
OPTIONAL COSTUME THEME: SUPER HEROES!
Email Greg at [email protected] or Joseph
at [email protected] to sign up!
A portion of the proceeds go to Omaggio, a gay youth chorus within the Phoenix Metropolitan Men’s Chorus.
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Who sold 175 million records worldwide before they were 30? Rock
‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame group The Four Seasons! Find out why “Big
Girls Don’t Cry” with this award-winning Broadway in Tucson touring
jukebox musical filled with some to the greatest tunes from yesteryear
at UofA’s Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. in Tucson. Fun,
fun, fun! For tix visit TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000
Cabaret
Bringing Broadway favorites back to life! Scottsdale Musical Theatre
makes its new home at Tempe Center for the Arts June 27-29,
presenting this edgy musical about the indomitable Kit Kat Klub
showgirl Sally Bowles, love interest (with a twist) Cliff Bradshaw
and life in pre-war Germany. And you gotta love the sinister EmCee.
All tickets on opening night, Friday, June 27 benefit Phoenix Pride’s
One Voice Community Center. 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. For tix visit
ScottsdaleMusicalTheatre.com or call 480-350-2822
JUNE 2014 ION THEATER + STANDUP
DATE EVENTLOCATION
3-8
Porgy and Bess
ASU Gammage
3-12
Secrets of the Rich & FamousHerberger Theatre
6
Cast of HBO’s “Silicon Valley” StandUp Live - Phx
7
Jay & Silent Bob Get Old
Stand Up Live Phx
6-8
Justin Willman
Tempe Improv
6-7/27
Biloxi Blues
Desert Stages Theatre
7-28
7 Minutes in Heaven
Space 55 Theatre
13-15
Adam Ferrara
Tempe Improv
thru 15 The Full Monty
Mesa Encore Theatre
20-22
Heather McDonald
Tempe Improv
26-29
Bert Kriescher
StandUp Live - Phx
27-22
Jersey Boys
Centennial Hall
27-29
Cabaret Scotts. Musical Theatre Co.
thru 22 Young Frankenstein
AZ B’way Theatre
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602-254-7339
480-719-6100
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480-921-9877
480-483-1664
Space55.org
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480-644-6500
480-921-9877
480-719-6100
520-903-2929
602-909-4215
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Neon Trees
This band of hip Mormons with a New Wave
flair from Provo, Utah shot up the charts with
their hit, “Animal.” In March, the sexy lead
vocalist/frontman Tyler Glenn came out as gay,
so that makes them extra cool in our book.
They’ll be at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress
St. in Tucson on Wednesday, June 4. For tickets call
520-740-1000 or visit RialtoTheatre.com
The Mowgli’s
Their thoughtful, unique brand of indie-alt-folk rock with a flowerpower, hippy flair is contagious and rousing! Just check out their
hit “San Francisco.” These SoCal cats believe that with music
and love we can change the world. Crowd singing encouraged!
Catch them in Tucson on Tuesday, June 10 at the
Club Congress, 311 E. Congress Street in the old
hotel. Get your tickets at TicketFly.com or
call 877-987-6487
Art Garfunkel
One half of the famed folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, Art sang the
haunting lead “Bridge Over Troubled Water” back in 1970 along with
other hits, like “Scarborough Fair” and “The Sounds of Silence.”
A great talent and voice of a turbulent time, he’ll be at the Talking
Stick Resort 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd. on Thursday, July 3. Visit
TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000
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US Airways Center - Phoenix The Fray
Comerica Theatre - Phoenix
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Casino del Sol - Tucson
Lady Antebellum Casino del Sol - Tucson
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Talking Stick Resort - Scottsdale
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Yo, DJ!
What’s New?
Mariah Carey
Sgt. Brandon Mendoza
1982-2014
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any lives were deeply touched by Brandon
Mendoza and with his Friendship and Love. Those who
knew him were blessed to call him “friend.” Brandon’s
shining smile and all that he was, gives those who loved
him strength to celebrate his life and for all that he
gave to this world, this community, his friends and his
family. The memories of Brandon for those with whom
he surrounded himself include love, laughter and a
celebration of his life. “Rest in Peace” just doesn’t seem
right for Brandon; it feels more like he will dance, laugh,
celebrate and so much more.
-- Mark Howard, friend
Brandon Mendoza was a 13-year veteran of the Mesa
Police Department and a beloved figure of many
communities. He was posthumously promoted to the
rank of Sergeant.
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Me I Am Mariah
Her 14th release,
Mariah’s new project
hits the streets after
set-backs dating
back to 2011. In a
Beyoncé move, this rushed release is
full of mid-tempo, piano laden tracks and
Mariah’s trademark upper-register trills.
As the single “Thirsty” hits the airwaves,
it’s evident this album will leave a majority
of Mimi’s fans thirst unquenched. This
set’s stronghold, perhaps, is the cover of
George Michael’s “One More Try.” Packed
in quantity, some are calling this 15-track
album the greatest over-the-top album of
all time with its “creative” song titles with
its odd punctuation. Whatever the case, it
just proves how difficult the music business
really is. GRADE: C
Sam Smith
In The Lonely Hour
The British newcomer
we heard on the band
Disclosure’s song
“Latch” releases his
debut album taking
the listener into the stratosphere of musical amazement. While providing a soulful
bass, Sam’s falsetto vocals perfectly caress each beat much in the way John Legend gives his to R&B. This home-run with
a James Blake & Cee Lo-like juxtaposition
of intensity and warmth is style at its best.
Lead single “Stay With Me” is very nearly
gospel while “Lay Me Down” and “Not In
That Way” give great support. Produced by
names associated with Adele, Will Young
and the before mentioned Cee Lo Green,
this Brit has “it.” GRADE: B+
Robyn
& Royksopp
Do It Again Talk about
having your cake and
eating it too, this EP
comes together with a
stroke of genius. As the
EDM movement has progressed to the way
of Empire, Disclosure and Daft Punk, this
collaboration only adds more meat to a genre
that is ever evolving. “Do it Again” gives the
listener a commercial song to rejoice to while
standout tracks like “Monument” and “Every
Little Thing” provide a mid-tempo, melancholy yet soul-filling perfection. Though some
will be confused with the moody ten-minute
tracks, find your inner Zen and get hooked.
GRADE: B+
Look for other new music from: Neil Young,
Jack White, Linkin Park, Jennifer Lopez,
David Gray, Ed Sheeran, Phish and Tiesto.
This is my last column for ION Arizona.
Finally, I want to dedicate this last one to our
dear friend Sgt. Brandon Mendoza. Though
your love for Justin Bieber will always puzzle
me, your conviction to living and being an
outstanding person will forever change me.
If I can be 1/100th of the person you were, I
have succeeded.
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and new music critic? Pick out three or
four new albums and let us know what you
think! Be diverse and objective—don’t just
pick your favorites. Tell ION readers! Send
your submission of about 400-450 words to
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the subject line. If we pick you, you can be
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are you listening to? Let everybody know!
T
he neo-pop-synth band Neon Trees
third LP Pop Psychology already has two
double-platinum singles, debuting at #6
on the Billboard Top 100. They’ve had two
covers performed on “Glee.” They sang
“Everybody Talks” in a Buick commercial in
2012 (for the record, Glenn doesn’t drive.)
In 2010 Rolling Stone featured Neon Trees
as “Artist of the Week.”
Besides Glenn, bandmates Elaine Bradley,
Chris Allen and Branden Campbell form
the (coincidentally all-Mormon) band,
based in their hometown, Provo, Utah.
Drugs and drinking are collectively
verboten.
Tyler
Glenn
of
Neon Trees
Gets what he
deserves, on and
off the stage.
by Deon Brown
Photos by Andrew Zaeh
and Jam Sutton
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Glenn helped form Neon Trees in 2005.
Now 30-years-old, he’s the only unmarried
band member, coming out as gay in
October, 2013. Even National Public
Radio discussed his revelation. Ironically
for the one-time missionary, most of the
negativity came from atheists rather than
the Mormon church, in which Glenn is
still active.
all naturally gone from the punk image. For
me, I knew that I wanted to be true to what
I loved originally. I always kind of dressed
that way in high school. I think the music
also kind of dictates the look. The new
album is more colorful and streamlined.
Clean.
Memories of the closeted years for
Glenn emerge on the new album. The
most emotional song for him is “Living in
Another World.”
“I guess I’ve always been this way / It’s
been hard for me to say / Close my eyes,
it’ll go away.”
His favorite song is the haunting “Voices in
the Hall.”
“It’s unique to the record,” Glenn said. “It’s
the only song that sounds like it sounds.
A new makeover for Neon
Trees emerged for Pop
Psychology. They’ve gone
from tough punk look to
a nostalgic, Technicolor
inspired homage to the New
Wave bands of the 80s. (“I
like a lot of music from the
80s. Alternative radio, like
REM, Morrissey, the
Smiths. That kinda
stuff.”)
He added a doubleprocess bleach job
just for fun.
“Aesthetically
and initially it’s
mostly my idea,
but the band goes
from there. We’ve
Very minimal.
The voices, to me,
are friendships or relationships
past. The ‘hall’ is obviously my head. I
wrote that song when I was at my most
lonely. I’m still kind of a lonely guy, but I’ve
learned how to cope with it. I have the love
of friends and family, but I don’t have a
companion. I think that’s some of the fear
of accepting that I’m gay and I want to tell
the world. I think sometimes being gay can
be very lonely. You’re trying to be yourself
and navigate a lot. I’m not just looking to
hook up anymore, I look for something
solid. That song is my wanting something
more ‘normal.’
“I also like a song called ‘First Things First’
because it’s anthemic quality. It ends the
record on a really high note.”
“It began when I learned how
to face myself / And I’m still deciding if I’m
something else.”
“I had to do a lot of accepting everything
about myself the last year and a half, two
years. Those lyrics came spilling out. It’s
really liberating to me; I’m gay, I like the
food I like, I like the church that I go to, I
like the music I play, I like the type of guy
that I like. And that’s okay. Some things
maybe contradict themselves, but at the
same time that’s just who I am at this
point.”
Does Glenn feel “gayer” since he came
out? “I feel the same, honestly,” he
laughed. “Anything more ‘gay’ about
myself is when I hang out with my friends
I’m able to say, ‘That guy’s cute’ or if my
bandmates ask, ‘What’s your type?’ I can
say, ‘Oh, him!’ and there’s no fear in my
voice; it’s like a general topic now.”
Glenn is quite a showman. A little
flamboyant. And a lot sexy. “I’m a pretty
entertaining front man on stage,” he
related. “I wore the same things that I wear
now and dance the same way. Not a lot
has changed as far as that. The little things
are important. Like saying, ‘That guy’s
cute,’ or ‘I have
a crush on this
guy.’ Little things I
wasn’t able to talk
about and had to
keep bottled in.”
His gay fans are
crushing on him
even more.
“I’ve had a lot of
gay fans write me
over the years.
It is funny to get
messages now. My
bandmates noticed
the first couple of
shows [after I came out] that there are a
lot more gay men in the audience, which
is cool. I think it’s sweet that the fans are
supportive. I enjoy that.”
The Mormon Church discourages
missionaries from listening to secular
music. That includes pop and rock. During
his mission in Omaha, Nebraska, Glenn
would hide in the closet to sing his heart
out. Now a musician and since coming out,
is writing music or performing different?
“I haven’t written a lot lyrically since I came
out,” Glenn said. “I’ve always been the
same as a performer. I don’t feel like I act
any different. I’ll tell a story and the crowd
will understand the nuances more now.
Before it was more ambiguous. I haven’t
changed too much; it’s added more of a
connection.”
Glenn is emerging as inspiration for his
fans.
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“I love that!” he brightened. “I didn’t come
out thinking, ‘This is gonna make me a
role model!’ I like hearing from fans saying,
‘Your story has helped me come out’ or
from straight Mormon fans saying, ‘I’m
really happy you’re doing this.’ There are
LGBT Mormon youth in
Utah getting kicked out of
their homes. My voice might
help some of those families;
that’s really important to
me. That’s the icing on top,
but I came out primarily
for me and my sanity and
peace of mind.”
The balancing act of still
maintaining his sexuality
and yet not throwing
away his Mormon faith
is a delicate one and the
object of some curiosity
to those acquainted with
the Latter Day Saints’ historically intolerant
doctrine toward homosexuality. Glenn
synthesizes both into his life.
“I feel like coming out is accepting all of
it. I wasn’t quick to throw away things like
my beliefs and faith,” he confirmed. “To the
outside person sometimes it doesn’t all
add up, but to me, it’s my craft, I’m in the
middle of it and I’m singing it all out.”
Isn’t there at least one vice for the squeaky
clean Tyler Glenn?
After a moment’s pause, he answered,
“Every now and then I’ll have some
cheesecake. Nothing too crazy, huh?” he
laughed.
Catch Neon Trees on 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 4 at the Rialto
Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. in Tucson.
For tickets call 520-740-1000 or go to
RialtoTheatre.com. Bring cheesecake.
by Kimberly M. Ruff
[email protected]
22 Jump Street
Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum,
Ice Cube, Peter Stormare
Burning
Blue
The Ambiguously Straight Duo, Jenko
(Tatum, Magic Mike) and Schmidt (Hill,
Superbad) are back and ready to go
undercover again—this time, at college.
Unfortunately for them, their headquarters
have been moved across the
street to 22 Jump Street and
the police brass
aren’t super keen
on supporting
their efforts, but the
upside is that the college
they’re at is exactly like
what you see in the movies
with a minimum of studying
and a maximum of partying
hard. Nick Offerman (Parks &
Recreation) and Ice Cube (Friday) costar. Opens June 13
Starring: Trent
Ford, Tammy
Blanchard, Rob
Mayes, Morgan
Spector, William Lee Scott
Anyone who has ever served in
the military knows that fraternity
is a critical component of
being in the military.
But what happens
when the emotional
intimacy shared between two
Air Force pilots turns physical,
particularly during the time when
homosexuality in the military was
frowned upon? This is the controversial
topic in the dramatic play-turned-film
Burning Blue, written and directed by
D.M.W. Greer.
Obvious Child
After two fatal aircraft accidents affect
a squadron of Navy fighter pilots,
a government agent is assigned to
investigate. When a sailor reports seeing
one of the top ranking fighter pilots in a
gay club, several of the pilots and their
families become the focus of another,
equally destructive investigation in this
riveting and emotionally gripping romantic
drama where friendship, love, honor and
courage are tested.
Note: While I’d really like to make a
quip that someone finally made a film
about straight-up had gay fighter pilots
instead of forcing us to rely on the thinly
veiled, homoerotic “I’ll be your wingman”shirtless-volleyball-mavericks of Top Gun,
the comparisons between the two films
pretty much ends at the career choice.
Limited release. See Burning Blue
at the Arizona Center AMC Theatres
(Phoenix) and available on iTunes on
June 6
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Starring: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, David
Cross
Brooklyn comedian Donna Stern (Slate, SNL,
Parks and Recreation) jokes about her
day-old underwear and her disappointing sex
life. Things crash in when she gets dumped,
fired and discovers that one bad choice—not
using a condom and getting pregnant—
complicates everything. That’s where the
goofily handsome Max (Lacy, Royal Pains,
The Office) comes into her life, pees and
farts at the same time, turning her world
around.
Donna learns about one-night-stands,
decisions that may or may not shape the rest
of her life and the wisdom to know
the difference. Energetic, funny
and romantic. A “must see.”
Directed and co-written
by Gillian Robespierre,
based on her 2009 short
film. Opens June 13.
by Wes Bergman
[email protected]
Oy Vey! My Son
is Gay!! (2009)
Starring: Lainie Kazan,
Saul Rubinek, John
Lloyd Young, Jai
Rodriguez, Carmen
Electra
When Nelson (Young,
Jersey Boys) comes
out to his Jewish parents
Shirley (Lainie Kazan,
My Big Fat Greek
Wedding) and Martin
(Saul Rubinek,
Unforgiven), they
must come to
terms with not just
his sexuality, but
his choice of a nonJewish partner, Angelo
(Jai Rodriguez, Queer
Eye for the Straight Guy).
Initially Mom and Dad try
to reform their son by enlisting
the seductive Sybil (Carmen Electra,
Scary Movie) before turning to therapy to
understand what impact—if any—they had
on their son’s sexual preference. When the
men make news deciding to adopt a baby,
bringing them under fire from bigots, all the
parents rally, coming to the defense of their
children. A comedy first, Oy Vey! My Son is
Gay!! finds the perfect blend of humor and
drama to tackle a sensitive topic. It’s always
a treat to see Lainie Kazan and she’s
perfect as usual. Available on DVD from
Breaking Glass Pictures on June 10
The Grand Budapest
Hotel (2014)
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, F.
Murray Abraham, all star cast
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I have a confession to make: “Wes O.
Bergman” is actually a nom de plume. My
birth name is not relevant to
this revelation; I only tell you
to point out that the origin of
this nom de plume is a threetiered homage to several film
giants I respect, including the
writer/director of the subject
of this review: Wes Anderson.
Since he first came onto my
radar with Rushmore
(1998), I’ve carried a
torch for his whimsical
black comedies,
including The Royal
Tenenbaums, The Life
Aquatic with Steve
Zissou, and Moonrise
Kingdom.
Certainly an acquired
taste, to know his
work is to love it.
The Grand Budapest
Hotel continues the
tradition of crafting
quirky, offbeat stories.
Ralph Fiennes (The English
Patient) takes lead on this project,
playing Gustave H., the eccentric,
effeminate concierge of The Grand
Budapest Hotel. Gustave’s penchant for
taking elderly, wealthy socialites as lovers
brings him under fire when Madame D.
(Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About
Kevin) dies. Teaming with Zero (Revolori
and later Abraham), his trusty bellboy,
he seeks to clear his name and take
possession of the one gift Madame D.
bequeathed him: a valuable painting
called, “Boy with Apple.”
Hollywood’s best race across the screen
in cameos (leading me to believe they do
it out of sheer love, since I can’t imagine
Anderson could afford to pay them all
their usual salaries) including Bill Murray,
Jason Schwartzman, Adrien Brody,
Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey
Keitel, Jude Law and Edward Norton.
Available June 17
by Albert Rivas
[email protected]
Orange is the New
From Slammer to School
Black returns to
Netflix for season
2 on June 6. At
first I’ll admit that
I wasn’t all that
interested. I assumed it was a
cheap knock off
of Oz but without Christopher
Meloni’s ass. I
was wrong. Piper
Chapman (Taylor
Schilling) is sentenced
to prison for 15 months for
drug trafficking 10 years after the
offense. Her jail mate is her former lover Alex (Laura Prepon).
Jason Biggs plays Piper’s fiancé. Frankly, I don’t care about
him. Now I can give you a run
down of what occurred in the
past 13 episodes but I’m all for
supporting binge watching so
add this your Netflix queue.
The supporting characters
steal the show and at times
you’ll find yourself wanting to hear
more about them over Chapman’s
love triangle. Red (Kate Mulgrew) is
the prison’s master chef with a fiery
personality. You’ll love her when you hear
her say, “These girls don’t realize I’m here
to provide food, not dildos.” We have
some good eye candy from John Bennett
(Matt McGorry), the prison guard in love
with an inmate. To add more diversity,
there’s Sophia Burset (Laverne Cox), a
transgender woman in prison for credit
card theft. I also recommend reading the
memoir of the same name.
Moving on from the clambake in the clink
we have some good family fun. Girl Meets
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World premieres on June 27 on
the Disney Channel. Now let
the nostalgia from our favorite
TGIF power couple Cory
Matthews (Ben Savage)
and Topanga Lawrence
(Danielle Fishel) sink in.
We all cried when they
broke up and cried again
during their wedding
when Boy Meets World
ended 14 years ago. This
series reboot is about the
Matthews’ 7th grade daughter,
Riley, (Rowan Blanchard)
and the bad influence of
her friend Maya (Sabrina
Carpenter). Cory plays
Riley’s history teacher
which means your
dad is hanging out
with you and your
friends. Most of the
original cast will be
in recurring roles.
In an homage to
the original we
have “Mr. Feeny!
Fe-he-he-he-henay!” (William Daniels)
making an appearance in
the pilot. Sadly, this show is guilty
of one of my biggest pet peeves: stop with
the horrible laugh track! If you can make
it past that you’ll love the series, which is
growing up to be just like it’s parent with
everyday teen drama but without being over
the top nor relying too heavily on drugs, rape
or makeup. Here’s looking at you, The OC.
With a little Google searching you can find
the pilot. I loved it and certainly takes you
back to the days of your youth. Well, for
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carrots. This steak melts in your mouth.
Leave room for dessert. We shared the
Caramel Nut Tort served with buttermilk
panna cotta—a creamy Italian dessert
topped with blackberries, the incredible
“Mexican Celebration” (which you’ll just
have to order it, believe me), Crême Brûlée
and an out-of-this-world flourless chocolate
cake, light as a cloud and filled with cocoa
goodness. Not generally a fan of “flourless”
desserts, this one, well, “took the cake.”
Amazing.
For 21 years Café Roka has been a fixture
on Main Street, spanning two centuries
and two millennia, carving a place in
Bisbee’s colorful, sometimes wacky,
history. Experience Café Roka for yourself;
make it part of your grand tour among your
epicurean panoply of memorable tastes
you’ll never forget. Paris. Italy. Spain.
Greece. And Bisbee.
Note: Reservations highly suggested and
eagerly sought after. Call early. Begging for
seating is always appropriate.
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35 Main Street, Bisbee, Arizona
Wed-Sat: 5-9 p.m.
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Models are from the Wild Men
of the West. Joseph Loukisas,
Emilio Minto, Duane DeVorak &
Jason Vaccaro.
What makes the legendary Wild West so darn wild? Gunfights, saloons, whiskey
and the Wild Men of the West! Dancer Emilio Minto gathered a posse of nearly
two dozen of the hottest men from around the state who pack their pistols in a
holster and are bound to make audiences more than a little trigger happy.
Catch these roughriders in Phoenix at Charlie’s - Monday nights •
Anvil - Tuesdays and Fridays • The Rock monthly for the Friday Blackout Party •
Cruisin 7th - Saturday afternoon • AQUA - Saturday night •
FLEX - once monthly on Sunday • Apollo’s - Sunday night •
Tucson: IBT’s - Thursdays and Friday nights •
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Flagstaff Pride
Party with the LGBT Lumberjacks in their
new location, Thorp Park, in Flagstaff, June
27-29. Party at Collins Irish Pub & Monsoon!
Shangela, Dev and Berlin entertain. Don’t forget
Sunday Brunch at Monsoon! For more info & tix go to
FlagstaffPride.org
Monsoon
A Pan-Asian gem of a restaurant in downtown Flagstaff,
this place is a favorite of both locals and tourists alike.
Great sushi, and a wide selection of noodles, stir-fry,
and other dishes makes Monsoon perfect for everyone.
Monsoon is a sponsor of Flagstaff Pride, too!
6 E. Aspen Ave. #100 Flagstaff, AZ 928-226-8844
Reach New Heights
at Snowbowl!
Snowbowl? In the summer? Sure! Leave the skis at home &
come enjoy the scenic Chairlift Ride and enjoy the panoramic
view of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. Stay at the Ski Lift
Lodge & Cabins. Summer specials available for lodging and
chairlift passes. 9300 N. Snowbowl Rd. 928-779-1951 x 109.
Visit ArizonaSnowbowl.com for more information.
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This Old Copper
Town is a Gold Mine!
Funky, freaky and fabulous! Bisbee! “Mayberry on Acid.”
Bisbee’s Pride is Beyond Cool
The spirit of the Wild West lives in Bisbee, Arizona!
The only place in Arizona performing same-sex
Civil Unions!
Come to Bisbee Pride, June 13-14. New York
City’s Sherry Vine takes the stage with Joey
Arias on Friday, June 13 at the Grand
Cabaret at the Bisbee Grand Cabaret
on Main Street. They’ll perform with
Phoenix’s Pandora DeStrange and the
Arizona Gender Outlaws along with
Venus DeMars.
On June 14 expect a little “Midnight
Magic in the Mountains Under the Stars”
in the amphitheater at the Old City Park near
Brewery Gulch where they’ll be joined by Miss and Mister
Arizona Gay Pride Barbra Seville and Eddie C. Broadway.
Bisbee Bicycle Co.
Explore Bisbee by bike! The Bisbee Bicycle Company rents an
electric assist bike with an extra “boost” to help you navigate
the winding roads of this hilly town. You’ll love it! You can buy
it, too! 63B Brewery Ave. 520-366-2105
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Screaming
Banshee
Nik will greet you with one of her
trademark hugs and a hearty “Welcome
home!” when you walk into this popular café
featuring pizza, pasta, salad and a stellar bar.
Partners Carrie and Nik say, “Put it in your mouth. You
know you want it!” Heck, yeah! 200 Tombstone Canyon Rd.
520-432-1300 ScreamingBansheePizza.com
WHyld ASS Coffee Shop
You’ll discover the WHYld ASS West in this coffee/tea house
and eatery. Get your morning jolt of java from the rootin’tootin’ lovable Ryan while Keith rustles up some fine vegan
and vegetarian vittles and pastries for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Catch forty winks at their affordable Suite Ass B&B
when you’re in town. 54 Brewery Ave. 520-353-4004
Shop! Shop! Shop!
Visit art galleries, gift shops and acres
of antiques and collectibles. Start your
treasure hunt at On Consignment (see
ad p. 74) Get extraordinary art with reasonable prices at
Belleza Fine Art Gallery on Main Street. (See ad p. 70)
Snoop around Finders Keepers on Main Street and say,
“Howdy” to Kathy Sowden and Deborah Grier, who help
make Bisbee Pride happen.
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Vol. 8, Issue 5
June 2014
OUTRAGEOUS!
OUTRAGEOUS!
Unfair and unbalanced. We decide.
ANY RESEMBLANCE TO THE TRUTH IS TRAGICALLY ACCIDENTAL
Man Slain for
Saying the
OUTRAGEOUS!
“T” Word
LOS ANGELES
— Around 1 a.m.
last Saturday night,
Aaron Simons, 26,
was lynched by
an angry mob in a
gay bar after a drag
show when he was
overheard saying, “I
love trannies!”
not putting up with all
this ‘tranny’ business
anymore. If trannies
don’t want to be called
trannies, well, then
nobody should call them
trannies.”
Buffy St. Muffy, a tranny,
made this comment,
“Don’t call me a tranny!”
OUTRAGEOUS!
As he drank his
Cosmopolitan a
gang of the Thought
Police descended
upon him shouting,
“Hater!
Hater!”
ANY
RESEMBLANCE
as they scratched
and slapped him to
death.
Aaron’s dying words
were, “Tranny! Tranny!
Tranny, tranny, tranny,
tranny, tranny, tranny,
tranny,
tranny, tranny,
TO THE TRUTH IS TRAGICALLY
ACCIDENTAL
tranny, tranny, tranny, tranny, tranny, tranny,
“No, Trannies! NO!” he screamed in agony
before he slipped into unconsciousness.
Chief of Police said, “This is mob rule—by
the trannies, that is,” said Chief of Police.
tranny, tranny ... tranny!”
“Trannies are mad as hell, and they’re
OUTRAGEOUS!
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ACCIDENTAL
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OUTRAGEOUS!
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OUTRAGEOUS!
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ACCIDENTAL
Clayton
McKee! Do have less
than “two degrees
of separation”
with everyone on
Facebook? You’re
Trevor Grant! Can
you compare yourself
to the “Tallest
White Woman in
Captivity”? You’re
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BuzzFeed’s creative team has rolled out yet
you’re wearing a thick mink t-shirt in the
ANY
RESEMBLANCE
TO
THE TRUTH
IS TRAGICALLY
ACCIDENTAL
another
BuzzFeed Quiz to litter
Facebook
summertime,
you’re the delectable
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OUTRAGEOUS!
OUTRAGEOUS!
“We’ve picked out dozens Arizona LGBT
personalities and created a battery of
scientifically accurate and quantifiable
questions for readers to answer, wasting
about 15 minutes per hour when you should
be working, not surfing the net, that will
A wide variety of these quizzes means that
a variety of the hookers, harlots, glamour
gals, fun-makers, loudmouths and even a few
reprobates of Arizona’s LGBT are just like
you. Because BuzzFeed quizzes are never
wrong.
OUTRAGEOUS!
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TAMMIE BROWN
IBT’s
W
e all know a flamer or
two ... or maybe more. Hell, everyone
could benefit by adding a little bit of
Richard Simmons in their walk and some
Quentin Crisp in their wardrobe. But how
do we really feel about the everyday
performative aspect of sexual identities?
Do we wanna date a nelly boy ... and can
he be a top? Is an assimilated cookie
cutter guy out of A&F the ideal ... and can
he be a power bottom? Can we shake ‘em
both up like a martini and have the best
of both worlds? Of course we can! This
month your Favorite Bitch is all about the
simmering, the well-done and the boiling
over!
Dear Miss Tiger,
My roommate is a flamer who wears
women’s and men’s clothing. He also
thinks he’s fabulous and brags about
his expensive designer outfits. He’s
not all that fierce! Should I tell him he
has no fashion sense? By the way, I
have enough style to dethrone that
queen!
— LeRoy
I remained friends with my ex after our
breakup. My current partner is Str8
Acting. He gets mad when my ex weighs
in on our problems and begins attacking
his effeminate nature, even going so far
as calling him a “nelly old queen.” What
should I do about all of this?
— Roberto
Dear Nobody Wants Their Shit-Stained
Underwear Drying On A Clothes Line,
Queens love gossip, so I’m not gonna trash
your ex for listening to the bullshit. But
please do everybody a favor and shut your
goddamn keg hole! And as far as your triflin’
boyfriend ... how Str8 Acting is he when he’s
suckin’ your dick?
P.S. Get some self-control or a goddamn pot
holder ... because you got one dude stirring
the pot and the other one ready to boil the
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Dear I’m Surprised Your House Hasn’t
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He Ain’t The Only Motha Fuckah That’s
Flaming,
Miss Tiger
He may spout off names like Missoni
and Pucci when folks ask him who he’s
wearing. But take a peek at the labels and
they’ll read H&M and three-seasons-afterthe-fact T•J•Maxx.
Website MissTiger.com
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rent your damn self, I advise you to shut
the fuck up, let him keep on flaming and
let someone else douse his fire. NEXT!
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Horrible, awful,
hot, nasty June.
And June is National
Celibacy Awareness
Month. You could say
that every month is June for
me, too. May and June
months kinda go “handin-hand,” so to speak.
Right? Or left. If you’re
ambidextrous. Make up
your mind already!
I had the good sense never to
marry a fairy.
A
B
After Garland’s
funeral on June 28,
the sad homosexual
Judy fans went on
a drinking binge at
the Stonewall Inn, a
gay bar in New York
D City. Well, they turned
into mean drunks when
they got their drank on
and they rioted. Flash forward, that’s
why we have “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on
TV today.
C
Speaking “Drag Race,” that d-d-divine
Scotty Kirby went to Las Vegas last
month for the Finale Party where he rubbed
elbows with contestants April Carrione
(C), Darienne Lake (D) and the
terminally delightful Ben De La
Creme (E).
E
June is also National LGBT
Pride Day. In a nutshell, it’s all
because of the fabulous Judy
Garland. Her birthday is June
10, 1922. Judy had an unhappy
childhood because of bad perms
(A) and a domineering mother. I
had unhappy childhood, bad perms
and a domineering mother, too, but
I turned out relatively okay. Judy
turned to drugs, alcohol, bad hats,
even worse makeup (B) and married a
bunch of gay men. I, too, endured a bout
with drugs—well, Botox—alcohol, bad
hats and lousy makeup, too, but at least
Poor, old Judy died from an
overdose of barbiturates
on the toilet in the middle
of the night on June 22,
1969. One time I almost
overdosed on Skittles
and nearly died on the
toilet in the middle of
the night, too. “Over
the Rainbow.” “Taste
the Rainbow.” See
the parallel? It’s
Rainbows.
F
Fabulous Creature of the Night,
a.k.a., Johnny Noir (F) unleashed
his own special transglamour with his
very own look he calls, “Drag in a Bag.”
Word has it that a fleet of Production
Assistants encouraged him to audition
for Drag Race next season. Take my
advice, Johnny, I think you should do
“Judy.” Definitely.
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Virgo Aug. 23 - Sep. 22
J
une gives us more daylight hours in the
Northern Hemisphere, so there’s no excuse
for not getting work done. The Summer
Solstice is June 21 at 3:51 a.m., bringing
balance and equality in your personal life—if
you plan ahead. In Iceland, if you bathe
naked in the morning dew on June 24 you
will keep aging at bay. Over 40? Book your
ticket now. Over 50? Book it yesterday.
Aries Mar. 21 - Apr. 20
You’ll find a degree of polarity in your life
this month. Everything is at odds it feels like.
The planets recommend a limited dose of
retail therapy. That means, “Shopping!” But
Vegas is a “no-no.”
Taurus Apr. 21 - May 20
A romantic entanglement with two suitors
leaves you in Love Limbo. You knew this
would force you to choose. Admit it. You
knew that. All along. Don’t be coy. You
totally knew it.
Libra Sep. 23 - Oct. 22
It’s a perfect month for Libras to
demonstrate their divine ability to balance
life, love, Work, Home and even the Truth
when you’re confronted with a lie. You’re
kinda like Judge Judy that way. Be fair.
Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov.23
The prospect of a vacation is exciting!
It’s a journey of discovery: you’ll find out
something about yourself or family member
you never knew. It might also involve a trip
to Disneyland.
The sun rises in the constellation of Taurus
at the beginning of June. This gives you a
new lease with the course of events. Act
quickly! This is a limited time offer! Wait,
there’s more! It’s up to you to find out what
“more” is.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 23
Gemini May 21 - June 21
Capricorn Dec. 23 - Jan. 20
Your dual nature is pushed to the extreme
this month with the Solstice. Balancing your
yin and yang is like walking a fine line. If
you celebrate a birthday, live it up! You’ll do
something that will make tongues wag.
Cancer June 22 - July 22
The Summer Solstice occurs in the Tropic
of Cancer. This bodes well for you. You
have specific needs that will be met:
professionally, spiritually, emotionally and
in the “You-Know-Where” Dept. Birthday
parties abound.
Leo July 23 - Aug. 22
I say, “to-MAY-to,” you say, “to-MAH-to.”
You’re a bit contrary. You’re naturally a
renegade and this month finds you in
the middle of everything. Arguments,
reconciliations and maybe between lovers.
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With the dawn of summer you’ll receive an
enlightenment and awareness of others
around you and a current situation. Or
maybe that’s just bullshit. Your insight
reveals the truth in a situation.
Your customary navel gazing comes to an
abrupt halt. Longer days means that it’s
time to make hay while the sun doth shine.
A burst of ambition and industry puts you in
the lead. Keep up the momentum.
Aquarius Jan. 21 - Feb. 19
The precession or “wobble” of the Earth’s
axis around the Solstice will leave you
reeling. This will affect your judgement and
perception of reality, which is always a little
off-kilter anyway. You’re always kind of nutty,
though. Oh well!
Pisces Feb. 20 - Mar. 20
Don’t rush into any decisions or
commitments. Why? Someone may lay
a trap just for you. Taking the moral high
ground pays off in the long run. It doesn’t
feel like fun now, but you’ll have a lot of fun
later.

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