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"Big Girls Don't Cry!" We ROCK!!! On Thursday, December 13, I went to the calendar release party for the amazing Girl Group called the Glamazons! The event took place at the West Chelsea hot spot, Retox. The Glamzons are a plus-size and sexy singing sensation and I had to support my fellow big-boned girls. Although the Glamazons are GGs (Genetic Girls) and Female at birth, they still have fun partying with TGs (Transgender Girls) and their first song was a joke on how they are often mistaken for Drag Queens. The Girls gave a fantastic performance and were introduced by the original Village People Cowboy - Randy Jones! Lady Finger, Candy Apple and Carmella are the Glamazon Girls who rocked the City that night! In 2007 the Girls rocked to the top 8 on the reality show NBS's America's Got Talent! We can't wait to see what 2008 has in store for all of us! Other on the guest list that evening were Out R&B/Dance singer/songwriter Ari Gold, who is a relative of Glam girl called Lady Finger. Also present were Out singer/songwriter Josh Zuckerman, Keith Collins of Fuse TV, Stephen Schulman of SaSI PR, Rich Overton of RJO Artists, Cher Impersonator Howie V and many others.
Toyland, Toyland, good little girl and boy land! New York City's hot Celebrities, Hipsters, Dragsters, Models, Muscle-Men and Nightlife folks gathered for one of the City's largest and most fabulous charity Toy Drives and cocktail parties. The event, held on Tuesday December 11th, was given by D
avid Barton Gym and premiere party hostess Susanne Bartsch. The glitterati mobs partied and donated over 2,000 Toys for needy families with children the Holiday season! I gave the most fabulous Barbie dolls that hopefully will make some youngster very happy. I'm used to buying Adult toys of a much naughtier nature! But it was refreshing to purchase G-rated toys for a change! I had the chance to once again meet stars like Sarah Jessica Parker, Debbie Harry, Marc Jacobs, Fred Schneider of The B52s, Porn Czar Michael Lucas, Drag Legend Flawless Sabrina, Hedda Lettuce, Village People Cowboy Randy Jones, Cher Impersonator Howie V, Dirty Martini, David Barton and so many others! The DJ for the event was Johnny Dynell and he kept everyone hopping while he performed his spinning magic!
This Holiday, we were dreaming of Equal Rights and Legal Same-Gender Marriage along with the traditional White Christmas! On Thursday, December 6 I made a special appearance at the annual Holiday Party held by the Stonewall Democrats NYC. Hundreds of supporters, Elected Officials and Political activists gathered in a large lofty room at The LGBT Community Center of NYC to spread Holiday cheer while we had some cocktails and indulged on the scrumptious dessert buffet. I reminded everyone that working for Equal Rights was a perfect way to burn off calories while we had
our satisfied our sweet cravings. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the season than having a chocolate canolie while chatting with a Congressman! The mission of SDNYC is to advocate for legislation that guarantees equality and fairness for the LGBT community in New York City, and to support openly LGBT and gay-friendly candidates for greater representation in the political process. Attending were NY City Council Members Alan Gersan, Bill DeBlasio, Rosie Mendez, NY Senator Martin Connor, NY State Assembly member Mika Kellner, Queens District leader Danny Dromm, Stonewall President Matt Carlin, Dirk McCall, singer/songwriter Lovari, Cher Impersonator Howie V, Judicial Delegate Melissa Sklarz and many others.
I had a fabulous time at the book release party for Dirty Little Drawings at the famous Leslie Lohman Art Gallery in SoHo! The book contains illustrations of nude men drawn at the Queer Men's Erotic workshops featured at the Leslie Lohman Gallery. My friend Evan Laurence, from Sexahol Review was one of the artists! The fascinating book has different takes on the male nude body from the perspective of many different artists. From looking at the pictures, I was wondering if there were special instructions for fitting a large penis on a small piece of paper. Plus, considering how attractive and nude the models were, I also wondered how they were able to concentrate on drawing at the workshops. Displayed on the walls of the gallery was a show called Stage S
tuck, a display that celebrates the creative genius of dozens of set and costume designers - all of whom happen to be Gay - working with authors, composers and choreographers who are also Gay. Original sketches, models and props have been gathered from a variety of sources, including numerous private collections and many from the designers themselves. Seeing the book, the exhibit and so many friends made for a delightful evening! I loved running into gallery and foundation Director and Founder, Charles Leslie, Frank DeCaro (Sirius Radio), photographer and designer Ray Dragon, artists Richard Rodgers, Shree/Derick Newman, Paul Eggman, Porn Star Spike, Mark Schulte, Matif from Desilicious and many others.
On Monday, December 4th, I rocked the house with a musical number as part of the OUT Loud Musial Performance night at the famous performance venue on the Lower East Side, Rockwood Music Hall. The event was produced by OUTMusic, an organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender musicians and supporters. The goal is to promote, share music and provide support in a safe, welcoming community. I got some great laughs as I did my rendition of Santa Baby, the Holiday classic, perfect for a fun and flirty Diva like myself. The OUT Lou
d evening was hosted by the fierce and ultra talented Deepa Soul aka Diedra Meredith who is not only a passionate musician and performer, but OUTMusic's new executive director! Robert Urban, Gordon Smith, Howie V, DJ/VJ Reed McGowan, Robert Anton, Dan Manjovi, Mary Edwards, Frank Grimaldi, John Raymond Pollard, Michael Lynch, Robert Anton, Morrey Campbell and others also gave some excellent musical performances. The event is produced by the handsome PM Magazine columnist Jed Ryan, who is also adorable besides being an avid music lover and supporter!
"An Evening of High Fashion and Big Laughs!" What more can you ask for in an evening? On Decembe
r 4th, I presented and hosted and evening of Musical and Stand-Up Comedy with some extra glamor thrown in for fun! The show was called Comedy! Cabaret! Clover! and I was honored to have it at one of New York City's most renowned and legendary showroom, Don't Tell Mama, located on Restaurant Row in Midtown Manhattan's Broadway Theater District. Performing Comedy with me were comic buddies Robin Cloud, who also works with me on the TV series Under the Pink Carpet and Cara Kilduff. Funny Guys Christopher Jamal and Brian Masefield who performed with me at Caroline's on Broadway also added to the laughs. The Musical performer was my Diva girlfriend Howie V who presented his flawless "Cher" impression. "The only person who was more famous and more glamorous the me (Clover Honey) is Cher, so we had to have her with us" I joked to the sold-out crowd. The crowd couldn't have been better, more fun or laughe
d louder. I didn't know what to expect, since I've never hosted a show like this before, but it couldn't have been more sweet! The show had a diverse line-up of two girls, two guys and two female impersonators. Car
a and Robin are both polished and hilarious and Chis and Brian are both gorgeous and side-splitting. Chris has a nervous energy that can't be matched and Brian's timing and politically incorrect humor has to be seen to be believed. Don't ask about Brian's comment on Roast Beef Sandwiches! And of course, Howie's mimicking of the ultimate Glamour Diva is right on target. "Cher" wore a replica of the 80s black leather and fishnet ensemble and later changed into a Bob Mackie knockoff gown that once graced the cover of Time magazine! Live music and background vocals were provided by Robert Urban on guitar, Steve Sullivan on bass and Dan Manjovi on piano. I started the show in a red disco spangle gown and commented "How often does your hostess match the curtain" as I pointed to the red glitter background drapery. Among those present were Rita Petite and Casandra Hilton (of CDI), Walter Grabowski (Fresh Fruit Fest), Luis Lopardi of Artzine, Comedians Carla Milo and Brett Juggasar, Sydney Myer of MAC (Manhattan Assoc. Cabarets) and Don't Tell Mama and many others. The event received wonderful Press in Next and Time Out NY magazines.
On Tuesday, November 20, myself and dozens of other Transgender and Civil Rights activists took part in a protest at The Stonewall Inn, where HRC, the national Lesbain, Gay, Bi and Trans political lobbying organization was having a party. We are angry at the fact that HRC and its president Joe Solmonese would not endorse a Transgender-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The US House of Representatives earlier this month passed a version of ENDA that does not include gender indentity protections, including sexual orientation only! HRC has also been lying about trying to secure a Transgender inclusive bill while quietly behind the scenes lobbying for a Lesbian and Gay only ENDA. The protest wa
s organized by Jon Winkleman, and many of my activists and Transgender friends and supporters were to there show HRC how upset we were with them and their leadership. These people included Judical Delegate Melissa Sklarz, Caprice Bellefleur, Babs Casbar, Diana Montford, Keith Gemeric, Ken Cooper and folks from MCC, Sylvia's Place, Radical Faeries and Radical Homosexual Agenda. They provided several "Finger" signs to let HRC know exactly how we feel. It's ironic that the event took place at Stonewall Inn, where the modern Queer rights movement was started by the Drag Queens and Transgender people who protested the Police. Quotes and pictures of me at the event were placed in Gay City News and New York Blade newspapers.
Ya Gotta Have Friends! "Friends. . . And Divas" was the title of a Cabaret performance with Celebrity Impersonators dong tributes to Famous Divas at the legendary Cabaret venue, Don't Tell Mama located on Restaurant Row in the Midtown Broadway Theater district on Saturday December 29. The event was produced and hosted by Howie V who does a flawless Cher impersonation. Music 
was provided by RUB Robert Urban Band with Robert Urban on guitar and vocals, Steve Sullivan on Bass, Anthony Maulella on drums and filling in on piano and vocals was Dan Manjovi. The crowd went wild as the band geared up and started to play "If I Could Turn Back Time." I did my "Carol Channing" impersonation and sang "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" after telling my usual jokes about the importance of Ladies to get jewelry. I explained that Carol was the original gold-digging Blond who sang about "Diamonds" on Broadway before Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Nicole Kidman ever did. The showed opened with hilarious jokes by "Phyllis Diller" portrayed by Stephen Carey from Province town MA. "Bette Midler" played by Delfinia Best did a rowdy and rambunctious medley number. Travis Laughlin sang out a rockin' and crazy "Janis Joplin" production, complete with the necessary
screaming, twisting and shouting. - Not to mention the Southern Comfort sipping!! Rich Renner impersonated "Elton John" with the usual funky sunglasses and sang the appropriate "Bitch is Back" as a duet with "Cher." But it was "Robert DeNiro" amazingly impersonated by Joseph Manuella who had the crowd laughing hard when he announced that he was "the butch part of the show". "DeNiro" later shook golden maracas and performed an Italian/Latin comedic tune about "My Cousin Vinny." The sold-out house rocked that evening with a very responsive and fun crowd. It was Hollywood on Restaurant Row in New York that evening.
