A new venue for Performance Artists to try out new acts and to network, have fun and plug upcoming gigs is the Fresh Fruit PlayHouse at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in the East Village of Manhattan! The Fresh Fruit Festival presents this monthly showcase for LGBT and supportive artists. I was the MC of the first show on October 15th. The evening featured such wonderful performance artists that included Scottie Gage, Rita Petite, Lovari, Robert Anton, Michael Lynch, Barnacle Bill, Tokyo Penguin, Robert German and others.