Category: LGBTQ News

  • 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…

  • Area singers band together to honor a legend in joint fundraiser

    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…

  • What A Drag! is successful because of the talents, work, attendance of so many

    What A Drag! is successful because of the talents, work, attendance of so many

    Our best event ever. That’s how one of our attendees described What A Drag! show and fundraiser presented by Rae’s RBar and Grill and Haus of Fatale as people were leaving Sept. 14. While I will biasly say all of our events are the best ever, it’s difficult to argue What A Drag! isn’t in…

  • Expectations for What A Drag! Be ready to be entertained and have fun

    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…

  • You are cordially invited to What A Drag! And celebrate with us

    You are cordially invited to What A Drag! And celebrate with us

    The start of August always meant a month closer to the beginning of football season. But since the HLEC was launched in 2017, the month has a different significance for me. That’s because one of our board members spent August planning the center’s launch party. In simple terms, the HLEC has changed me in many…