Author: HLEC Staff

  • Pride month began with a week of riots at the Stonewall Inn

    Pride month began with a week of riots at the Stonewall Inn

    A little more than a half century ago, a group of patrons at a New York bar decided they’d enough and ended up launching a campaign that became known as the Gay Rights Movement. It’s why June is called Pride Month. It might be hard to believe today, but there was a time in this…

  • ‘Fascination’ entertainer: Drag was the performing outlet Landon J. Fatale needed

    ‘Fascination’ entertainer: Drag was the performing outlet Landon J. Fatale needed

    A way to express himself. That’s what drag did for Landon J. Fatale. Landon is one of several drag performers participating in “Fascination” presented by the Haus of Fatale, which is Saturday, March 14, at Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores. The event includes a meal catered by Super Taco and…

  • ‘Fascination’ has the elements that make drag extraordinary to witness

    ‘Fascination’ has the elements that make drag extraordinary to witness

    Drag has many words to describe it because of the enormity of this type of entertainment. And the words used most are pageantry and majesty. Don’t believe it? Ask Aries Fatale, co-creator of “Fascination” presented by Haus of Fatale, which is a benefit drag show for the Highland Lakes Equality Center. The event is at…

  • A familiar face returns to excite ‘Fascination’ attendees

    A familiar face returns to excite ‘Fascination’ attendees

    Paradox Rei couldn’t stop gushing about their first experience of performing in the Highland Lakes during the What A Drag! show in September. That’s the reason why they wanted to return for this year’s show “Fascination” presented by Haus of Fatale on March 14. “Fascination,” which is a fundraiser benefiting the Highland Lakes Equality Center,…

  • Luiz Fatale reflects on his start in drag entertainment, motivation to keep going

    Luiz Fatale reflects on his start in drag entertainment, motivation to keep going

    Sitting in a corner, Luiz Fatale could hardly contain his excitement and anticipation for the “Fascination” drag show presented by Haus of Fatale benefiting the Highland Lakes Equality Center. The dinner, catered by Super Taco, and show begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores.…

  • Kian Alexander Fatale found his calling as a drag entertainer

    Kian Alexander Fatale found his calling as a drag entertainer

    Shortly after they decided to perform in another benefit drag show for the Highland Lakes Equality Center, Aries and Luiz Fatale began assembling a short list of entertainers they wanted to invite. Top of the list for “Fascination” presented by the Haus of Fatale were the performers part of the Fatale family, including Kian Alexander…

  • The male entertainers of ‘Fascination’ look forward to giving attendees a different look at drag

    The male entertainers of ‘Fascination’ look forward to giving attendees a different look at drag

    When most people think of drag, they think of RuPaul, Lady Bunny or Dame Edna Everage. Those three are in the top 10 of iconic drag queens and have made names for themselves in entertainment because of their talent and consistently in delivering great show every time they take the stage. But in “Fascination,” a…

  • Emerald Foxx Paris: from a humble beginning to ‘Fascination’

    Emerald Foxx Paris: from a humble beginning to ‘Fascination’

    One of the names drawn to participate in “Fascination” belonged to a performer who is gaining a following in drag entertainment — Emerald Foxx Paris. “Fascination” is a drag show fundraiser presented by the Haus of Fatale that benefits the Highland Lakes Equality Center. Dinner, which is catered Super Taco, will be served at 6:30…

  • ‘Fascination’ will build on what Haus of Fatale started in ‘What A Drag!’

    ‘Fascination’ will build on what Haus of Fatale started in ‘What A Drag!’

    They love the expectation. That’s the best way to describe Aries and Luiz Fatale’s vision and tiny nerves as they continue to put together costumes, choose songs and organize “Fascination,” a drag show fundraiser presented by Haus of Fatale benefiting the Highland Lakes Equality Center. The dinner and show is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March…

  • Haus of Fatale’s ‘Fascination’ features fan favorites, newcomers to the Highland Lakes

    Haus of Fatale’s ‘Fascination’ features fan favorites, newcomers to the Highland Lakes

    The queens of drag return to the Highland Lakes to wow audience members and give another extraordinary show. And this time, Haus of Fatale will do so in a venue specifically made for live entertainment. In this follow-up to What A Drag!, Haus of Fatale presents “Fascination” Saturday, March 14, at the Hill Country Community…