Make the Season Bright and Red

It's the Holiday Season, so "Don we now, our GAY apparel" and I dressed up like on of Santa's Helpers with a red ruby necklace and red mini-dress and other accessories including white fishnet hose and hit Mid-town Manhattan to make the Yuletide Gay! My girlfriend Madrlyn joined me, she's camera shy and didn't get into the photos, but she's fabulous and loads of fun. We made our appearances at Bartini Ultra Lounge where the Dynasty Review show took place and then to The Ritz, where I was joined by the fabulous recording artist Chevonne (bottom photo) singing her breakout hit "I Hung a Mistletoe."

NYCGMC Holiday Spectacular Concert

On December 19th, the New York City Gay Men's Chorus performed their annual Holiday Spectacular concert at Town Hall in the Times Square Broadway district of New York City. The over-200 singing members of the Chorus performed beautifully under the artistic direction of conductor Dr. Charles Beale. Special guest vocalist was the amazing Liz Callaway of Broadway (Merrily We Roll Along, Baby, Miss Saigon) Film and Cabaret. After the concert we headed down to the post-event after-party at the posh VIG 27 nightclub in the Murray Hill Park Avenue area. I had an amazing time with my dear and talented friends who sing with such harmony and fun in the Chorus!

Santa's Sexy Helpers at Splash

One of the most fun and wildest holiday parties I ever appeared at took place at F*Word at one of New York City's hottest Gay dance nightclubs, Splash in Chelsea on December 17th. The evening was also a seasonal celebration for Rentboy with a party titled Pimpin' Santa Holiday Party. The boys really put on a sexy, risque performance. There was also a performances by Erika Jayne who belted out her new single "One Hot Pleasure" and Brandon Pope who debuted his new song "Pimpin." Artist Yeikov Bermudez had some dark, sensual erotic artwork on display from his Imagery of the Men collection from Y Not Creations. I had a great time with my relatives, Karen and Bradford as well as Mark Nelson, Formika Jones, Amanda Lepore, Vinny Vega, Charmin, Rafael, Torez, Armani, Phiago, Gustavo, Chris, Enzo, Nicholas, Jason, Shane Mercado, Tim Taylor, Cherry Jubilee and so many others.

Wine Tasting, Auction, Raffle Benefit at Art Gallery

I was delighted to be part of a festive and unique event, a wine tasting, auction and raffle to benefit Bronx Pride LGBT Center that took place in the magnificent LaMagnus Art Galley in Downtown Manhattan New York City on December 16th. Celebrities from the area donated wine and gift baskets to be raffled and auctioned off to raise much needed funds for the community. Wine, and some chocolate and maple syrup was donated by the reigning Miss New York Claire Buffie, Senator Tom Duane, designer Kenneth Cole, Rosie Perez, Michael Lucas, Drag Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race and The Imperial Court, Chris Ryan, David Mixner, Appolonia Cruz, The Legendary Mark Schulte and many others. My donation was combined with the wine, CDs and gifts donated by dear friend Lovari, an actor (Salt, Running Wilde) and recording artist (The Statement) to create a delightful gift package. I wonderful time was had by all, wine always helps.

Stonewall Democrats Holiday Party

Politicians, Elected Officials and community leaders and activists showed up for the annual NYC Stonewall Democrats Holiday Party held December 15th at The LGBT Center of New York City. NYC Stonewall Democrats is the leading caucus for LGBT issues and concerns in the New York City Democratic Party. We were dreaming of a White Christmas, Marriage Equality and the repeal of DADT.

Lady Clover Honey's Holiday Drag Bag Shopping Hints in GayCities

I was delighted to give my helpful shopping Holiday Drag Bag hints in a fun news article at GayCities.

"GayCities editor JJ Keyes surveyed America’s top drag queens to get a fix on their xmas gift wish list. He caught up with New York’s Lady Clover Honey, the drag diva correspondent on Under the Pink Carpet, while she was prepping for a special holly-jolly appearance at Twinkle, the Dance 208 Holiday Dance (December 18 at The LGBT Center of NYC, 9 pm).

Lady Clover Honey's Holiday Drag Bag:

1. Make-up supplies from MAC Cosmetics because there’s no such thing as natural beauty.

2. Necklace and matching earrings from Tiffany's because it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that Bling!

3. Gift certificate from the Victoria's Secret because it’s better to say “Ho, Ho, Ho” than “No, no, no” and nothing keeps the season brighter than slipper-satin lingerie!

4. Whips and riding crops from Tie Me Down because we wish you a kinky Christmas. I Saw Daddy Spanking Santa Clause! Mommy can keep the kissing!!

5. Gift certificate to a Gay Bathhouse Spa but only for steaming facial pours open. And since the rumors about Travolta came out celebrity spotting at the Baths has never been more in Vogue!"

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Lady Clover Honey Named a "Hero" in News Article

I just found out that I was mentioned in a fascinating news article where I was listed as a Hero! The article was written by artist and journalist Alina Oswald and I am thrilled and honored to be mentioned in this way! I am called an "individual who has empowered and inspired, while transforming lives in the most positive and significant way."

"Clover Welsh, a.k.a. Lady Clover Honey, is the first openly transgender correspondent to appear on a national TV show—Under the Pink Carpet, an LGBT news and entertainment show. She has performed on stage and on screen, in large and small production films. She writes in a gossip/news/dish column—Dish Miss—and curated art shows like Strike A Pose – Gender Id in 2008, hosted by SoHo’s Leslie-Lohman gallery. Lady Clover Honey is a fixture in New York City social and entertainment life and in the city’s annual Gay Pride Parade.

Lady Clover Honey cherishes her connection with the universe, and also wants to do her part and help others here, on earth. Therefore, she reaches out to the person who is afraid to go out dressed as a woman because people would throw stuff at him. She reaches out to all individuals and encourages them to be who they truly are, to come out of the closets of their lives. While she is very aware that coming out is not always easy or safe, she hopes that “We all have to respect one another, because we’re all children of God, with different ways to express ourselves.”

She’s always been an optimist, especially when it comes to gay rights, when she believes that we make progress every year. “I do have hope,” Lady Clover Honey says. “We’ve come a long way and we have a long way more to go.”

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Big Gay Italian Wedding Guest

The hilarious hit off Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Wedding" celebrated its 100 performance with a special performance and soiree on November 18th. I has the honor and pleasure of being a special guest at the most fabulous wedding in the Broadway theather district ever! Anthony Wilkinson is the playwrite and star of the smash hit taking place at St. Luke's Theater in Mid-town Manhattan.

David Moretti, best known as Thom on the sexy Gay Vampire Soap, The Lair just joined the cast as the other Groom. Other special guests included Ileen Kristin, Roxy on the ABC soap One Life to Live, "Liza" impersonator Jason Cozmo and the reigning Miss New York 2010 Claire Buffie, whose platform is equality.

Myself and "Liza" presented the delicious wedding cake at the special after-performance anniversary soiree. Tony Sawicki, Jed Ryan, Stephanie Butler and Mel Reyes from Under the Pink Carpet and DishMiss were also on had to celebrate and to produce a segment for NYC Life Television. The current cast also features Gregg Baker, Eric Carpenter, Brett Douglas, Liz Gerecitano, Leah Gerstel, Randi, Kaplan, Chad Kessler, Kevin McIntyre, Carla-Marie Mercun, Marissa Perry, Meagan Robar, Joe Scanio, Billy Yoder and Adam Zelasko.

Halloween Rocking in the Village

On the sacred day of Halloween, the day the veil between the spirit world and the living natural word is the thinnest, I celebrated be going to a Samhain ritual at Grove Agentum, part of the Fellowship of Isis and then headed to make my appearance at Rockbar in Greenwich Village with Jed Ryan.

Halloween Queen at Dance 208

I love Halloween with all the fantastic scary howling and festivities! I also adore the gluttony of candy, wigs, costumes, make-up and roaming the streets, looking for Tricks and Treats! For me, everyday is Halloween and one of the most screaming Halloween traditions is the Halloween bash at Dance 208 at The LGBT Community Center of New York City! I made a special bewitching appearance and help with the judging of the costume contest! A well-hung unicorn won this year - a bug horn always wows and audience! I had the best of time with DJ Vito Fun, spooky Art by David Avielles, Drag legend Rollerina, Will Clark, Joe Fiore, Crown Princess Paprika, Crown Prince Vanity, Rolanda Rose, Mark Schulte and many others.

'Get Some' Television Series Party

I was thrilled to be part of a fundraiser event that also announced the creation of a sexy and hilarious new television sitcom called "Get Some". The show has four Gay and Lesbian characters called Peter, Corey, Benjamin and Naomi. I hosted the Drag Bingo portion of the show and tried out some new jokes that went over extremely well! Also in the show were recording artists Athena Reich and Daniel Gray and comedian Shawn Hollenbach. We all had a great time and we raised funds for a talented indie production that's not afraid to use LGBT characters and be cutting-edge.