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Area singers band together to honor a legend in joint fundraiser
Judy Garland still brings gasps of joy and excitement with her iconic voice – an unmatched talent! The Hill Country Community Theatre and the Highland Lakes Equality Center will honor the legend with a special event, “Over the Rainbow: A Tribute to Judy Garland,” for two performances only. Co-hosting the celebration will be Seth Smith…
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Expectations for What A Drag! Be ready to be entertained and have fun
One common question since the HLEC announced its What A Drag! show and fundraiser presented by Rae’s RBar and Grill is what can attendees expect to see. Two elements: high energy and high quality, according to Kara Foxx-Paris, our beautiful MC. “For that moment, you get to embrace all that and have fun and enjoy…
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One performance in May inspired Miss Toni Andrews to keep giving back
One night in May gave Anthony Flores a night he won’t soon forget. While he was drag performing as Miss Toni Andrews at HEAT Nightclub in San Antonio, superstar Ariana Grande was standing near the stage. She was visiting the Alamo City as part of her concert tour and decided to check out the nightlife.…
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Drag performing gave Aries Fatale an extended family, friendships
For Aries Fatale, being a drag performer is so much more than entertaining people. It gave him a family. Aries is one of the featured entertainers for What A Drag! presented by Rae’s RBar & Grill and Haus of Fatale at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Smithwick Dance Hall at the Heart of…
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Versatile Paradox Rei promises a new and creative look for What A Drag!
Undefinable. That’s the way those who have watched non-binary entertainer Paradox Rei perform describe them. And that suits Paradox just fine since it confirms their favorite saying: all drag is valid. “It’s a reference in regard to orientation or what they identify as,” they said. “If they want to enter or create a persona to…
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What A Drag! has the three elements of a memorable show
When it came to creating a playbill for What A Drag! presented by Rae’s RBar & Grill, Aries Fatale and Luiz Fatale knew immediately they wanted entertainers who bring electricity, energy and positivity. And they feel confident they got it right when Paradox Rei, Kennedy Fatale, Gypsy Rose Fatale, Prima Van Cartier, Toni Andrews, and…
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Luiz Fatale will keep audiences guessing, entertained with ‘variety of everything’
When asked what attendees can anticipate from him during the What A Drag! show and fundraiser presented by Rae’s RBar and Grill and Haus of Fatale can anticipate, drag entertainer Luiz Fatale thought for several seconds then admitted that was a tough question. “I’m a variety of everything,” said Luiz, who is one of several…
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Meet Kara Foxx-Paris, MC extraordinaire for What A Drag!
Soon after Luis Fatale and Aries Fatale and the Highland Lakes Equality Center decided to put on What A Drag! show and fundraiser presented by Rae’s RBar and Grill, the performers set out to find the perfect host. They didn’t have to search long or far as they went with an entertainer known for her…
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‘DGP’ co-host Howard returns home to educate and enlighten
Brandy Howard confessed that she was nervous to come to Austin for a live remote of her show ” Dumb Gay Politics” with her on-air co-host, writing partner and BFF Julie Goldman. The two will be at the Spider House Cafe, 2908 Fruth St., at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb 16. Advanced tickets online are $20…
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Losing a loved one spreads hope and love to so many
As a junior in high school in the late 1980s, my parents shared the sad news that my uncle was very ill. Gravely ill. I thought back to the last few years and his less frequent visits from California, his steady weight loss, the nausea he suffered during his last Thanksgiving visit, and how his…
Author: HLEC Staff
