How Sweet It Is! Lady Clover Honey's Blog

LGBT Art Premiere at Brooklyn Museum

2012-01-09T23:37:00.014-05:00

I had the most marvelous time at the premiere gala of the opening of an amazing art exhibit called Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire n American Portraiture, an art exhibit and event that celebrates the achievements of the Queer Community in Art, Music, Film and Literature at the grand Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. There was a discussion and lecture with the acclaimed Jonathan David Katz, the curator of the exhibit. There was also an awesome live concert with Out musicians and recording artists that included dear friends Ariel Aparicio, Nhojj and others. And a lively disco dance floor with music by DJ Tikka Masala. Fine Art, lively dancing, culture and great friends made for a terrific evening

"Foolish Beat" Music Video Screening Premiere

2012-01-05T00:12:00.010-05:00

I loved attending the special Premiere Screening of the latest hit music video of my dear friend and charting recording artist Lovari called "Foolish Beat" at club Therapy on 345 W. 52nd Street in New York City. The video was directed and edited by Frances Legge and music produced by Keith Kemper.

DMFAO Pre-New Year Opening

2011-12-30T03:07:00.001-05:00

I was so glad to make a special celebrity appearance and attend the a Pre-New Year's Eve gala and official Grand opening of New York City's hottest and most glamorous Dance party DMFAO at a grand nightclub in Midtown called District 36. The place is a prime example of New York Fabulous Nightlife and we all had a fantastic time with a fun crowd, chic ambiance and a state-of-the-art high-tech sound system. The evening was also a birthday party for videographer Francis Legge and promoter Mark Nelson. Music was by DJs Junior Vasquez, Nesto, Anton Bass and Formika. We enjoyed amazing live performances by Sylvia Tosun and Sesily Treasure of the Pussycat Dolls. I had such a marvelous time with my fabulous friends of the Arts and Nightlife scene including recording artists Lovari, Oh-My-Josh, Baron and J Fortino, TG icons Amanda Lepore and Dina Marie, artist Tracy VonBecker, producers Ravi Ramadeen, George Mikel Kreal, Yusef Xtravaganza, Kevin Novinski, club personalities Sideshow Bob, Romeo Tragedy, Cherry Jubilee, Thorgy Thor, James Orona, Jay Roth, Johnny Stanford, and many more!

Stonewall Democrats Holiday Cheer

2011-12-28T22:44:00.009-05:00

This past year has made tremendous progress in LGBT Civil Rights, so it was very festive at the annual Stonewall Democrats Holiday Party. I was once on the Board of Directors of the Stonewall Democrats of New York City, a powerful caucus that helps direct and advise the Democratic party in New York City on Gay issues and causes. The holiday soiree took place on December 13th at The LGBT Community Center of New York City. The guest list included City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, City Councilman Danny Dromm, NY State Assembly Members Danny O'Donnell and Dick Gottfried, Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson, Eric Bottcher of Governor Cuomo's office, judicial delegate Melissa Sklarz and many more political activists and elected officials.

Happy Holidays at DMFAO

2011-12-27T00:31:00.000-05:00

'Tis the Season to be Jolly! And what better way to feel jolly than at the new DMFAO dance party at the awesome new dance club District 36 in mid-town Manhattan with the amazing new state-of-the-art sound system and dazzling chic interior design? Adding to the yuletide delights was my catching up with my dear friend Rafael Alencar and other sizzling gentlemen from Rentboy. The mistletoe was hung very well, very well indeed!! There was a special performance by the studly Colton Ford. DMFAO is presented by Mark Nelson and Formika on Friday nights at District 36, 29 West 36th Street, New York City.

I had a holly-jolly time with friends Lovari, Tracy VonBecker, Frances Legge, Divine Grace, Formika, DexStar G, Crystal Something-Something, Jason Russo, Demanda Darling, Dina Marie, Reed McGowen, Mark Nelson, Taylor and many others.

SoHo Holiday Art Gallery Celebrating

2011-12-16T00:14:00.003-05:00

I had a wonderful time celebrating the Holidays at one of the most prestigious high-end Visual Art Galleries in the SoHo fine art district in New York City, the William Bennett Gallery on Prince Street in Manhattan. I met so many wonderful friends and colleges in the Art world and we enjoyed cranberry martinis, cocoa and sparkling Italian water with yuletide pastries and desserts. There was even a fantastic live jazz band! We decked the halls among original works of the most famous modern artists like Salvatore Dali, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro and many others.

"Icons" Fierce Drag in Times Square!

2011-11-27T21:18:00.006-05:00

I had a fabulous time at the opening night of the newest and hottest Drag Show in New York City! Icons, a casino-style musical gala with Drag Celebrity Female Impersonators and the necessary hunky bare-chested male back-up dancers, opened at the Snapple Theater in the Times Square Broadway Theater district on November 25th. The show was truly amazing with two Drag performers, Brianna Andrews (Ricardo Torres) and Dennis Williams who invoked Lady GaGa, Beyonce, Tina, Britney, Cher, Madonna, Michael and Janet and many more! The girls were accompanied by the most astonishing and talented dancers who had all the right moves and looks. The show provides the fiercest and most fabulous Drag talent with some powerful and awesome dancers, making it the most electrifying showcase to hit the City in a long time! Power to the Divas!!

Puppets, Television and Comedy

2011-11-20T23:46:00.003-05:00

I had an interesting yet fun time at the studio of April Brucker, famed Comedienne, Ventriloquist and actress from NBC's Last Comic Standing and Avenue Q, where we set out to record a hilarious TV episode for Confessions, an Internet based Television program where we joked and talked about friends, enemies and our love-hate relationships with "Frenemies." Comic Peter Magierski and Drag Diva Ivy were also present. April brought out her side-kick puppet May and we all made it through the evening.

"Meet The Breeds" Four-Legged Friends and Fashion

2011-11-19T02:15:00.013-05:00

I had the most "purr-fect" time at an amazing event that showcased over 200 different breeds of pedigree dogs and cats! I made an appearance for a new media project at "Meet the Breeds" at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City. I loved meeting all the wonderful people and animals and discovered some exotic new breeds, like the "Toyger" cat that looks amazingly like the wild Tiger! I also loved seeing the Cairn Terriers, the breed of Toto of the "Wizard of Oz", the leopard spotted Bengal cat, the elegant French poodles, the cute Mexican Hairless, the outlandish Gypsy Dog (Bedlington Hound) and many others! I especially enjoyed the Cat Fashion Show. I went with Tony Sawicki and I loved meeting City celebrities Schmitty the Weather Dog and meteorologist Ron Trotta.

New Jersey Trans Rocking

2011-11-14T00:02:00.010-05:00

I had a great time at one of the hottest and the only weekly nightclub party for Transgender and CrossDressers and friends and admirers in Norther New Jersey. It's called Amanda's Hide-A-Way and its loads of fun. It was formerly Karalyn's Oasis, one of the legendary Trans parties in the NYC Tri-State area. Karalyn retired and handed over the reins to the party to Amanda, who hosts a fantastic evening in the PL Lounge in Hackensack, New Jersey. Special thanks to Rolanda Rose for taking such fabulous pics!

Real Housewives of New Jersey & Jersey Diva

2011-11-13T23:39:00.007-05:00

I loved making my appearance on November 5th at the F Word party at club Splash in the Chelsea section of New York City, where cast members of the Bravo reality TV series The Real Housewives of New Jersey were in the house. Being originally from New Jersey, I loved mingling with other VIPs from the Garden State with a Shore. Gregg Bennett, the Gay roommate of the Italian sons of one of the Housewives was so charming and gorgeous. I also loved dishing with Kathy Wakile and many other Jersey girls and guys in the house. Along with the usual F Word club kids, divas and go-go hunks, it was Jersey awesome evening. Special thanks to Jason Russo of Hey Mr. Jason Photography for taking some wonderful amazing pics.

Lady Bunny "That Ain't NO Lady!"

2011-11-13T23:21:00.006-05:00

I had a blast at dear friend and "sister of the cloth" legendary Lady Bunny's new hit one-"women" show titled "That Ain't No Lady" at the notorious Gay Latin Nightclub Escuelita. Bunny was hilarious and over-the-top as always and had everyone rolling in the isles with laughter. The show had jokes, song parodies and hot videos and appearances by hot Hispanic young men that Escuelita is known for. I covered the show for an entertainment news segment for Under the Pink Carpet. But Tony Sawicki and the editors will have their work cut out for them with figuring out what takes would be suitable for broadcast on television and FCC standards.

Halloween Fun - Triangles in Connecticut

2011-10-29T21:54:00.020-05:00

It was so much fun traveling to New England with my dear girlfriend Rolanda Rose up to Connecticut for my special appearance at Triangles Cafe' the hottest and most exciting Gay Nightclub in the State. That night was the monthly party for Transgender and Cross-Dresser people and their friends and admirers. We kept the Halloween costume theme and I had a blast with so many friends. It was a wonderful mix of Transgender, Hetero CrossDressers, Gay Drag Queens, Straight, Gay and Bisexual party-goers, who all had the best time, dancing, dishing, flirting and showing off some fabulous costumes! Thanks to Rose for taking the pics!

Jersey City - Hudson County - New Jersey Pride!

2011-10-12T21:31:00.015-05:00

I had a wonderful time at the Hudson County LGBT Pride Festival on October 9th at the beautiful Exchange Place Waterfront plaza in Jersey City, New Jersey. It's located on the Hudson River at New York Harbor with a boardwalk pier that has breathtaking views of the lower Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. The Hudson Pride Festival shows that there is also a Gay community and citizens on the West side of Hudson River right across from New York City. Being originally from New Jersey I am delighted to be making an appearance and be part of this cultural festival and concert. Over seven hundred fun-loving folks joined in on the fun.

Michael Musto Book Release Gala at The Copa

2011-09-27T21:01:00.001-05:00

I had the most wonderful time making a special appearance at the book launch celebration for the release of the latest must-read from my dear friend Michael Musto of the Village Voice. His new book is called "Fork on the left, Knife in the Back" and its an amazing and scandalous recollection of Musto's awesome experiences he has had dealing with all the celebrities, nightlife characters, drag divas, reality show personalities and other denizens of the media and show-biz he deals with every day. The event took place on September 13th at the legendary Copacabana, "the hottest spot North of Havana," where "Music and passion are always in fashion." Although Musto called it "Ricky Ricardo's wet dream." The only things better than Musto's books, are his parties. This one contained the most vast and diverse array of guests ever including Jerry Springer, Lisa Lampanelli, Countess Luanne (Real Housewives of NY), Geri Reischl (Jan Brady), Aunt Barbara, Robin Byrd, Ari Gold, Tracy Von Becker, Frankie C, Lovari, Jed Ryan, Rob Ordonez, Murray Hill, Dirty Martini, Larry Storch, Jackie Hoffman, cast members of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Chip Ducket, Sara Palin and many others. Special thanks to Jed Ryan, Miguel Dominguez and Hey Mr. Jason for taking such wonderful photos.

'Project Runway' Reunion Party at Vlada NYC Fashion Week

2011-09-10T01:54:00.010-05:00

It was tre' chic making a special appearance at the Project Runway reunion party, a very fashionable soiree where the designers of the mega hit television reality series all got together to celebrate Fashion Week in New York City. The event took place at club Vlada in Midtown Manhattan on September 10th. I was there with the crew from Under the Pink Carpet to film a television news segment. The event was hosted by my dear friend Suede, the talented trendsetter from season five. It was so much fun mingling with all the talented fashion designers and television personalities and catching up on the latest in vogue styles. Special thanks to photographer Miguel Dominguez for taking all these fabulous pics!

Original Village People Cowboy Birthday Bash

2011-09-08T12:55:00.001-05:00

Birthday Celebrations are always fun, the the annual "Kings & Cowboys" celebration is among the best ever! The event observes the birthdays of the Original Cowboy from the iconic disco group The Village People, Randy Jones and actor, model and the King of NY nightlife promoter Keith Collins! We all had a great time reveling in the 70s/80s culture and music. This including having the pleasure to meet Geri Reischl, who played Jan Brady on the fabulous, kitschy Brady Bunch Variety Hour which ran on the ABC network in 1976-77. The soiree took place on September 17th at Club Foundation in the trendy, hip Lower East Side of Manhattan.

15th Anniversary of Lips, the Ultimate in Drag Dining

2011-09-02T20:18:00.002-05:00

Lips restaurant, the ultimate in Drag Dining, celebrated its 15th year anniversary on September 25th. The establishment moved from Greenwich Village to East 56th Street in Manhattan last year. The fabulous eatery features Drag waitresses who put on exciting shows on a new lavish stage while serving their customers at dining tables. Myself and other Drag performers in NYC like Jesse Volt, Sherry Vine, Zondra Foxx and many others were on hand to help celebrate the festivities. Congratulations to Lips!

NY Television Festival - "Made In NY"

2011-09-02T13:25:00.003-05:00

I love being a television producer and an on-air media, entertainment news correspondent on the hit TV series, Under the Pink Carpet. The program has a mission to entertain and educate about NYC's thriving Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender Community and how we are a vital part of the cultural fabric of the City, while giving valuable exposure to Out artists. This is why it was especially enjoyable to make a special appearance at the NYTVF (NY Television Festival) which was hosted by NYC Life Television WNYE-TV and the "Made In NY" program. The event took place at the prestigious Tribeca Cinemas where I attended with SAG actor and recording artist Lovari, who also provides music for Under the Pink Carpet. I had a great time with other TV and Media professionals including Katherine Oliver (the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment), Todd Asher (1st Deputy Commissioner), Allie Kleva (NYC Life/Media), Chris Coffey (NYC Life/Media), Sean Hanley (producer/writer The Nanny, Half-Share) and many others.

Get Out! Magazine Nightlife Awards

2011-08-06T22:55:00.004-05:00

I was so thrilled to be included as an award presenter at the Get Out! Magazine Awards. The Get Out! Awards honor favorite insiders of the Gay Nightlife and Nightclub industry. I presented an award with Tony Sawicki, the host and correspondent of the NYC Life Television series I also appear on, Under the Pink Carpet, for Best Happy Hour to club Boxers in Manhattan. I also presented an award for best promoter with erotic dancer and physique model Geronimo to Yamil X. The event took place at Splash in Chelsea on August 6th. It was an honor to be involved in recognizing the people and places that make New York Gay Nightlife the electrifying presence it is.

Curating Visual Art Showcase in SoHo

2011-07-18T22:09:00.010-05:00

I was thrilled and honored to curate and produce a fantastic visual art showcase called "Bright Lights Queer City" at the legendary Leslie Lohman Gay Art Foundation in the arts SoHo district in New York City as part of the annual Fresh Fruit Festival. The show featured images that celebrated Gay and Lesbian Nightlife in New York City. The show was co-curated by dear friend and SAG actor/recording artist Lovari and the opening night reception was hosted by Michael Musto of the Village Voice. The event rocked the Art and Nightlife communities with a jam-packed premiere that attracted over 700 attendees.

Celebrities who attended opening night: Robyn Bird, Brian Mills, Michael Formika Jones, Scott Levine, Mike Werzer, Derek Storm, Joe Aiello, Mr. Rawhide 2011, fashion illustrator Robert W. Richards, Charles Leslie, Patrick Askin, Rob Ordonez, Peter Pony Clement, recording artists Kid Akimbo, Ariel Aparicio, Soce the Elemental Wizard, J. Fortino and India Mendelsohn, club kids Demanda Darling, Matthew Herra C and Chip Cirrhosis, drag divas Sahara Davenport and Manila Luzone from RuPaul's Drag Race, Sherry Vine and more! Media Photographers who snapped images at opening night included: Miguel Dominguez, Laura Cadorecte, Jason Russo, Geraldine Winifred Visco, Caryn LaGreca, Jed Ryan, Hey Mister Jason, Wilson Models, Ryan Wolowski and others.

The show also received a wonderful amount of Press including mentions in the Village Voice, Art Fuse (the Art world's most respected journal), Time Out NY magazine (as a top 5 critic's pick of events to go to in NYC), Advocate Magazine (as a top 10 Hot Sheet event), Go! Magazine, Next magazine, Odyssey magazine, Queer NY Blog, NYC Gaycities, DishMiss, NY Up & Out and many others.

Cavalcade of Fruits - Festival Preview

2011-07-08T21:48:00.001-05:00

It was so much fun to be the Hostess / MC for a preview showcase of performing artists that will be featured in the 2011 Fresh Fruit Festival. The event was called the Cavalcade of Fruits and took place at the LGBT Center in New York City on July 7th. The Fresh Fruit Festival is an diverse and fabulous annual celebration of LGBT arts in New York City. It such an entertaining pleasure to meet all the talented and creative people who participate in the fest!

Pride Parade with Thanks to Governor Cuomo

2011-06-28T21:39:00.000-05:00

This annual Gay Pride Day was especially Proud, Joyful and Historic. Just two days before the annual Gay Pride Parade in New York City, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill that made Gay and Lesbian marriages legal in New York State. I had the pleasure of being invited to march in the Governor's contingent which led the Parade. This year's parade was one of the most highly attended with the wonderful equality law being passes. Being at the beginning of the parade with Governor Cuomo and hearing all the loud applause and cheers throughout the rout was thrilling and exhilarating.

Mayor's Pride at Gracie Mansion

2011-06-20T00:24:00.000-05:00

I was invited to make a special appearance at Mayor Bloomberg's annual LGBT Pride Reception held at Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side of New York City. Unfortunately, the Mayor's mother passed away the evening before, but Deputy Mayor Patty Harris did a great job filling in for him. Village Voice Columnist Dan Savage received a special honor for his "It Gets Better" project where videos are made to give support to LGBT Youth who are suffering from bullying. The event was held in the gardens where a special tent was set up. It was wonderful running into old friends and movers and shakers of the LGBT Community of New York City.

Pride at 'Proud Music' Concert tour

2011-06-17T16:42:00.004-05:00

I had the most wonderful time as the co-host and performer at the Proud Music Concert tour kick-off at Fat Baby nightclub on Manhattan's Lower East Side on June 17th. Proud Music is a networking organization that provides support and performance opportunities to openly Gay, Lesbain, Bi and Transgender recording artists and musical performers. The talented recording artist Lovari co-hosted the concert with me that featured amazing power-house performances by rocker Ariel Aparicio, pop artist M.E. Grant, country western from Karen & The Sorrows and a funky / folky set from Lindsey Wilson. My gorgeous friend Jed Ryan accompanied me during my musical number of Sparkling Diamonds. The house was packed and we all had the greatest time!

"Made In NY" Awards

2011-06-13T23:30:00.006-05:00

I so much enjoyed making my appearance at the sixth annual "Made In NY" Awards, taking place outdoors in the gardens of Gracie Mansion, the official resident of the Mayor of New York City. The event was presented and hosted by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the Mayor's office of Media and Entertainment. The honorees included Matt Damon, Foursquare, John Leguizamo, Stacy Spikes, Smuggler, Lauren Zalaznick and Sidney Lumet. I have the pleasure of working on and being a producer and correspondent on a Television series Under the Pink Carpet, which in Made in NY and shown on the Mayor's television station, NYC Life WNYE Channel 25-1. I had a great time with other stars from other shows on NYC Life and with many of my friends in TV and Film.

Each year, thousands of television shows, feature films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, print ad campaigns and media projects are made in New York City, the entertainment capital of the world. Our Made in NY campaign recognizes and celebrates these productions, which are a testament to the endless depth of talent, resources and spectacular locations in the City.

Hosting NYC Pride Kick-Off on Lower East Side

2011-06-04T22:53:00.010-05:00

I loved being the Hostess for New York City's Pride Kick-Off on Manhattan's Lower East Side on June 4th. We had a blast at the Gay Pride Month launch with an outdoor street-fair called "Pride Goes East." There was food, drink, shopping, fun and superb entertainment by openly LGBT recording and performance artists. Headlining was my dear friend Sir Ari Gold who put on an amazing show with musicians and dancers. My gorgeous buddy Josh Zuckerman also gave a powerhouse performance. Emperor Vanity Society, Johnny Lucky and other friends from the Imperial Court of NY and many others were also on hand to add to the festivities. It was a beautiful day and we all had the most amazing time at the first official Gay Pride celebration of the year!!

Sure Bet: Pretty in Atlantic City!

2011-05-28T00:32:00.009-05:00

Being a Jersey Girl at the Jersey Shore has become so Chic! I loved my Memorial Day weekend adventure in Atlantic City, NJ. For the first time in history, a Gay nightclub has appeared inside a Casino Hotel. Prohibition is the name of the club and its right inside Resorts International Casino Hotel, which is the first legal casino to open in Atlantic City in 1978. The Resort has been redecorated with a fabulous, glamorous, art-deco, roaring 1920s theme, keeping in tune with the hot new HBO series, Boardwalk Empire, which takes place in the jazzy decade. I loved making my appearance at the new Gay club on the shore and also at the fantastic new Drag Celebrity Impersonation showcase Believe: Divas in a Man's World. The show was amazing with dazzling replica costumes, sexy back-up dancer and awesome lighting! Spot-on impersonations of Bette, Liza, Cher, Prince, Aretha with a Joan Rivers host makes for hilarious, fun and awe inspiring entertainment. Its playing at the Screening Room Theater. Special thanks to Howie for taking the great pics!

Mass Transit, Mass Media Model

2011-05-23T01:16:00.001-05:00

I’m thrilled to be part of a media market campaign for NYC Life Television that has my picture featured on thousands of posters inside the subway cars of New York City’s mass transit system. Millions of people from all over the Metropolitan Tri-State area ride the subway every day and will see my pretty lipstick framed smile! I’m right in the middle on the bottom of a poster about NYC Life television in a line-up of other celebrities from shows that are featured on the station.

The other TV celebs include Tony Sawicki, also from Under the Pink Carpet, Dave Evans from $9.99, Kela Walker of That’s So New York, Toni Senecal from Toni on NY, Ornella Fado of Brindiamo, Kelly Choi from Eat Out, Baron Ambrosia from Bronx Flavor, and many others!

Look for me next time you're on the train!

Juicy: The Fresh Fruit Awards (The Fruities)

2011-05-05T13:01:00.005-05:00

Fresh Fruit is a healthy snack, but its also the name of a dynamic, diverse and colorful Gay Arts Festival held every year in New York City. I was delighted to be the Red Carpet hostess for the smashing extravaganza! The Fruits of Distinction Awards were held at the Jan Hus Theater on the Upper East Side of NYC on May 5th. Distinguished and seasoned Artists like Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winner John Glines as well as cutting edge Downtown performance artists were both in attendance. Performers included colorful puppets from the Royal Squirrel Puppet Theater and Lovari who opened the show with me! Other fruity winners and artists included Jahnilla Akbar, Marilyn Bernard, Xander Chauncey, Teresa Fischer, The Icky House Club, Omar Prince, David Ray, Thos Shipley, and many others. Rev Ray Bagnuolo, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman took home special Harry Weider Awards for outstanding Community service.

BINGO at Jersey SAGE Launch

2011-05-01T22:09:00.001-05:00

I was honored to be hosting the official launch of SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Seniors) in Northern New Jersey. The gala event happened at the Hudson Pride Connections GLBT Community Center in Jersey City. We had a great time eating and dancing. And we also had fun, comedy BINGO games where I called the numbers while cracking jokes and handing out fabulous cash and prizes. Jersey City Council Member Ray Velazquez Jr. and other Hudson County officials join community members who celebrated this new and needed program in the area.

BINGO Caller for Transgender Legal Fund

2011-03-30T03:16:00.001-05:00

I was so happy to be co-host and BINGO number caller at The Will Clark Show featuring Porno Bingo at Pieces Bar in the West Village of Manhattan on March 30th. My dear friend Emmy winning recording artist Janid Ortiz was also a performer there that evening. The beneficiary from the funds raised at the BINGO games was TLDEF (Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund) and it was great to meet up again with the organization's chair, Michael Silverman. Part game show, part talk show, all fundraiser, The Will Clark Show has raised nearly $150,000 for NYC based LGBT charities since the show began in February 2005.

Golden Girls, Cheesecake and Tributes

2011-03-26T02:45:00.005-05:00

I had so much fun as an entertainer for the largest 'Golden Girls' tribute show in the world. 'We Love The Golden Girls' had its forth annual extravaganza honoring the classic 80s television sitcom. Cabaret and Nightlife personalities of New York City along with Dorothy, Blanch, Rose and Sophia impersonators galore gathered to swap St. Olaf stories, remember Blanch sex-capades, gorge out on Cheesecake and have a blast while pretending to be in Miami. The event took place on March 26 at the legendary Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village NYC.

It was a fun-filled and media filled event with me being taped for a show called Stuff on the OWN Network and I had my picture appearing in Next magazine, The Gothamist, Metromix and the NY Daily News!

To everyone who shared the evening with me, I want to sincerely say: "Thank You For Being a Friend!"

Park Avenue A-List

2011-03-21T00:37:00.006-05:00

I had the most marvelous time being escorted down the red carpet by Brazilian underwear model and reality TV personality Rodiney Santiago (Logo's The A-List) at a remarkable fundraiser for the Harvey Milk High School held at the chic and classy Park Avenue Regency Ballroom on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Author, political strategist, civil rights activist and public affairs advisor David Mixner was presented with the Community Service Award at GAYFEST NYC, Inc.'s annual gala, Spring At Last!, held March 21 in New York City. Out Comedian Wanda Sykes, Michael Urie of ABC's Ugly Betty, Lance Horne, Justin Bond and Marty Thomas were among the attendees. Gayfest is produced by Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman.

Hot at The Hookie Awards!!!

2011-03-18T23:01:00.019-05:00

It was like a dream, a very sexy dream, on March 18th when I get the chance to flirt with and hobnob with the premiere and sexiest Male performers in the Adult Entertainment Industry from all over the world. I had a real pleasure with my appearance at the International Hookie Awards which took place at the legendary Roseland Ballroom in New York City.

The event was hosted by Emmy-Award winning actor Leslie Jordon who played Beverly on NBC's Will & Grace. I attended with Tony Sawicki and Stephanie Butler of Under the Pink Carpet from NYC Life Television.

I actually took part in an adult entertainment move, playing a non-sexual cameo role of a glamorous fashionista in the big-budget film called Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita! I even signed a few DVDs for fans! Congratulations to my dear friend Rafael Alencar who took home the most coveted prize of International Escort of the Year 2011! Best Top honors went to Theo, Biggest Cock award went to Ben Andrews, the Best Liver Performer prize went to Gio. I had a blast with Michael Musto of the Village Voice, TV hostess Robin Byrd, Mike Dreyden, Will Clark and many others.

Exhibit the Honey: GLBT Expo Hostess!

2011-03-13T00:56:00.002-05:00

I had a wonderful time as the official Hostess of the talent mainstage of the 18th annual GLBT Expo at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City on March 13th! The exposition was held for two days and contained top entertainment from nightlife and recording artists. I also co-hosted a segment at the forth annual Video Lounge with Tony Sawicki and Stephanie Butler of Under the Pink Carpet where our special guest was former porn star and current recording artist Colton Ford. The Video Loung was produced by Ryan Wolowski (Ryan Reporting ) and Steve Flynn (Long Island Gay Lesbian Film Festival)

My diva buddy Carmilla Cann hosted the concert with me and I had the pleasure of introducing my fabulous friend Lovari who drove the packed-house crowd wild while performing his original hit song with his huge line-up of dancers. I also commented on a fierce fashion show while the runway models sashayed down the runway. Other talent on the stage included Josh Zuckerman, Sean Bennett, Kid Akimbo, Shawn Hollenbach, Gio Black Peter, Mila Jam, Peppermint, The Glamazons and many others. And it was great running in to my galpals Appolonia Cruz, Samara Riviara, Sassy, Honey Davenport, Sahara Davenport, the reigning Miss'd America Kitty Hiccups and many others.

All in Clover: St. Patty's in Staten Island

2011-03-08T00:51:00.004-05:00

I was pleased to be the hostess and performer at a special St. Patrick's Celebration a the beautiful Cichon Hall on Staten Island, New York. Everyone who is anyone in the Staten Island LGBT Community showed up in green! The founders of Staten Island Stonewall were honored. There was a delicious buffet dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and desserts. And fierce dancing with DJ Frankie.

Jokes & Gender - Hilarious Comedy

2011-02-24T01:00:00.002-05:00

I added my own special touch of glamor, humor and fabulous gender expression at the monthly Jokes N Gender comedy showcase at the legendary Broadway Comedy Club in the New York City Times Square Broadway Theater district on February 24th. The show is hosted and created by hilarious Transsexual Comedian Alison Grillo and features Mike Motz as 'Bubba Redneck.' Other comedians who performed in the showcase that evening included Dave Zach, Lea Dubie from The Howard Stern Show and Marianne Schaberg from NBC's Morning Joe and Last Comic Standing.

Fresh Fruit February Playhouse

2011-02-20T16:28:00.001-05:00

I had a wonderful time as a performer at the Fresh Fruit Playhouse at the legendary avaunt-guard showroom, Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, home of the Poetry Slam and renowned Banana Puddin' Jazz. The event took place on February 20th and was hosted by Frank Calo and Rita Petite. Other performers included cabaret star Teressa Fischer, leather-model and columnist Jed Ryan, Improv Comedian Evan Laurence, vocalist Knox Bundy, Jazz recording artist Rome Neal and many others. The live-sang and performed the comedy camp song Everybody's Girl from Steel Pier.

Invoking Our Inner DIVA!

2011-01-29T04:11:00.006-05:00

On January 29th, it was time to make a special and fabulous appearance at the annual Diva-thon, at Dance 208, the longest running Gay Dance Party in New York City. DJ Vito Fun played dance classics by our favorite Disco Dance Divas including Gaga, Cher, Britney, Donna, Diana, and many others. The last hour of the dance included a Madonna-thon with all hits by the Material Girl. I had on my blue wig a la Katie Perry. We all has a blast as we invoked the inner Diva in us all as we let loose!

Penthouse Fashion and Men's Underwear

2011-01-27T13:45:00.012-05:00

I so much enjoyed the beautiful sights that New York City has to offer at a VIP Fashion Party called Image at the Penthouse at the Fashion 26 Hotel in Chelsea, NYC. Those sights, in particular, are breath-taking panoramic Manhattan Skyline views - and - handsome male models wearing only underwear briefs. That and more is what I enjoyed at fabulous soiree I attended with Lovari, Chris Ryan, LaNair Xavier, Selim Celik and others. There was a fierce fashion show of the sexy and bulging new line of men's underwear by world-class fashion designer Andrew Christian, hosted by the designer himself. Needless to say we all had a wonderful time!

Out in the Media - NBC Universal

2011-01-26T23:55:00.009-05:00

I had the pleasure of attending the Out In The Media, LGBT Media and Marketing, Past, Present and Future event sponsored by NBC Universal and held in The LGBT Community Center of NYC. It was an event for openly LGBT and supportive professionals who work in the media, television, radio, print, and recording arts. I loved meeting the handsome and intelligent NBC Meteorologist Raphael Miranda, who hosted the panel. The panel included David Bloch of Focus Features, (producers of Brokeback Mountain, Milk and The Kids are All Right), Josh Rosenzweig of Here! and Advocate, Michelle Kristel of In The Life Media and Amy Lesser, editor of Go! Magazine and Quincy Morris creator and producer of the web series In Between Men. They provided some interesting viewpoints and some very useful and insightful information. It was also fun to meet the actors from In Between Men and others who work at NBC, Logo and the industry. It's always a pleasure to see the lovely Sekiyah Dorsett of NBC Universal. Recording artist Lovari (Take My Pain Away, Work It Out) LeNair Xavier, Mark Schulte and so many other friends and colleagues were also there.

Ultimate Drag Off - Ultimate Fun!

2011-01-25T03:51:00.012-05:00

I had a blast covering the Ultimate Drag Off for my televisions series Under the Pink Carpet on NYC Life Television on January 15th. Ultimate Drag Off is a weekly Drag Queen performance competition that is a hilarious and lively parody combination which is part Beauty Pageant and part mod 70s TV game show! It takes place at Comix Comedy Club in Manhattan's West Village. The hostess for the show was Drag diva Sweetie and the special co-host for the night being Michael Musto of The Village Voice. Competitors were Logan Hardcore, Honey Davenport, Jiggly Calente and Margaux Powell, who won the coveted (although plastic) tiara and sash for this evenings fierce competition!

City to State Appointment Celebration

2011-01-25T02:27:00.013-05:00

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is naming Erik Bottcher, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn's liaison to the Gay community, to the newly created cabinet post of special assistant for community affairs. I had a wonderful time at the reception to celebrate this momentous occasion. The event took place at the glamorous Woolworth Tower Kitchen in the downtown landmark skyscraper. Politicos are asking if this move shows how serious Cuomo is on his commitment to having legal Gay and Lesbian weddings in the Empire State. "Erik's intellect and experience will be an invaluable asset in the fight to restore New York as the progressive capital of the nation," Cuomo said of Bottcher, who served as his liaison to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the 2010 race. Celebrating the new position with Erik was NY State Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell, NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, NY City Council Member Rosie Mendez, Andy Humm and Ann Northrup of Gay USA News, Bravo's Supermodel Ronnie Kroell, recording artist Lovari, activist Brendon Fey, Michael Mallon, Tom Smith, myself and many others.

Skating Champion Johnny Weir Penthouse Book Release Gala

2011-01-14T03:31:00.014-05:00

I was thrilled to be invited to attend star-studded gala to celebrate the release of “Welcome To My World” a new book authored by Figure Skating Champion Johnny Weir this week. The soiree, held at the tre' chic and glamorous 230 Fifth Avenue Penthouse event space in New York City, applauded the highly-anticipated publication where the Olympic Medal-winning Celebrity finally comes Out of the Closet.

"With people killing themselves and being scared into the closet, I hope that even just one person can gain strength from my story." says Weir in the book. "I'm not ashamed to be me, more than anyone else I know, I love my life and accept myself. What's wrong with being unique? I am proud of everything that I am and will become."

A major snow-storm didn’t hinder any of the excitement from the book release celebration with champagne from Barefoot Bubbly. Party-goers included: Matthew Modine, Desinger Izaac Mizrahi, Tony Sawicki and Stephanie Butler of Under the Pink Carpet, Jed Ryan of DishMiss, figure skaters Oksana Baiul and Sarah Hughes, Li Jing, Ryan Nickulas, TJ Kelly and Derek Saathoff of The A-List, B D Wong, Adrienne Laundau, Jeff Coulin, original Village People Cowboy Randy Jones, Adult Entertainment Czar Michael Lucas, Daniel Nardiccio, Robin Byrd, Drag Divas from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Chip Ducket and Ron Lasko from Spin Cycle and many others

Hot Talk on The Radio - Out-FM

2011-01-05T05:33:00.006-05:00

It was a thrill to be interviewed again by Radio Talk Show Host Pedro Angle Serrano on Out-FM on 99.5 FM on WBAI Radio New York. I chatted with Tony Sawicki and Robin Cloud, fellow cast members from Under the Pink Carpet television on NYC Life WNYE Channel 25-1. The show with our interviews about being openly Gay in television and New York City. Out-FM is broadcast on Mondays from 11 am to Noon and Tuesdays from 7 to 8 PM. Out-FM is a progressive multi-racial Queer public affairs and cultural radio talk show series.

Make the Season Bright and Red

2010-12-22T03:11:00.005-05:00

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

2010-12-19T02:38:00.004-05:00

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

2010-12-17T00:28:00.006-05:00

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

2010-12-16T23:46:00.005-05:00

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

2010-12-15T22:30:00.003-05:00

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

2010-12-07T22:16:00.003-05:00

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

2010-12-03T21:59:00.001-05:00

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

2010-11-18T23:25:00.008-05:00

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

2010-10-31T22:50:00.001-05:00

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

2010-10-30T22:18:00.002-05:00

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

2010-10-28T18:28:00.004-05:00

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.

Out in the NBA: John Amaechi at Boxers!

2010-10-09T02:30:00.007-05:00

I was thrilled to meet the openly Gay professional NBA Basketball player John Amaechi this week at Boxer's Gym bar. Amaechi is the first and only NBA star to come Out as a Gay man. And this was the historic first time an openly Gay athlete made an appearance at a Gay Sports Bar! John is such a wonderful person with a heart as tall as a skyscraper!

La Cage Aux Folles CD Release Gala

2010-10-01T04:05:00.002-05:00

I was so happy to make an appearance at the official release party for the CD Cast Recording of Broadway's newest revival of La Cage Aux Folles at the Barnes & Nobel Triangle Flagship store at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. All of the star performers showed up for the festivity including Kelsey Grammer (also known for playing Emmy-award winning Fraiser on network TV) and Douglas Hodge who plays the fabulous Drag performer Albin (Za Za) who was supposed to be banned from meeting the family of their son's fiancee. The legendary Harvey Firestein, who wrote the book for the musical, was also there as well as the fierce chorus dancers, La Cagelles.

NYC Life New TV Season Launch Gala

2010-09-28T01:38:00.004-05:00

I had a wonderful time adding a touch of my special glamour at special gala soiree held by NYC life (channel 25.) NYC Life, the flagship television station of NYC Media, announced the launch of its expanded fall line-up which includes the tv series I correspond for, “Under the Pink Carpet,” and more than a dozen new weekly short-form programs showcasing New York City. Part of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, NYC Media is the official TV, radio and online network of the City of New York, informing, educating and entertaining millions of viewers about the City’s diverse people and neighborhoods, government, services, attractions and activities. Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver, NYC Media General Manager Diane Petzke, Dave Evans from “$9.99”, Ornella Fado of “Binadimo!”, Toni Seneca of “Toni on NY”, Kela Walker of “That’s So NY”, Mickey Burns of “Profiles”, Jamie McDonald of “NY Originals”, Tony Sawicki of "Under the Pink Carpet” and hundreds more previewed a first look of the new programming during the sixth annual New York Television Festival—an indie TV Festival providing a platform to elevate the work of artists creating for the small screen.

Kings, Cowboys and a Queen

2010-09-11T12:38:00.000-05:00

I always love attending the annual VIP Birthday bash called "Kings & Cowboys" celebrating the birthdays of original Village People Cowboy Randy Jones and actor, promoter and VH1 personality Keith Collins. The soiree took place at the posh Foundation Club on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I had a blast mingling and dancing with my chums including Gerald McCullouch of CBS TV's "CSI" (Crime Scene Investigation), Thalia DeCosta of MTV, American Idol Season Five contestant Brenna Gethers, recoding artist Lovari, Tony Sawicki of NY Life's "Under the Pink Carpet", Mark Schulte, Anu, Brad, Karen and many others.

Fresh Fruit Nuyorican Cabaret

2010-09-09T23:58:00.003-05:00

I love doing live Cabaret performances and I had a wonderful time hosting and performing at the Fresh Fruit Festival's monthly performance art variety showcase called The Fresh Fruit Playhouse. The event took place at the renowned East Village showroom called The Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, home of the original poetry slam. It was an amazing show with Frank Calo, Jed Ryan, India M., Patrick O'Hare, Kelli Dunham, Mary Lauren, Miki Alvarez, Noriel Galiano and many others.

Jersey Girl for Jersey City GLBT Pride!

2010-08-28T00:34:00.004-05:00

Forget about Jersey Shore! The Jersey City Hudson River waterfront is the in-place to be! I was thrilled and honored to be the Host of of the main-stage performance show at Jersey City's tenth annual Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender Pride Festival on August 28th. It was also the historic very first Pride March that took place through the streets of Downtown Jersey City to the Exchange Place Waterfront Plaza, where the festival took place. Performers in the festival included recording artists Lovari, Athena Reich, Scotty Gage, J. Fortino, Amber Rose Marie, Ron B as "Tina Turner" and many others. I was amazing to host a show right on the Hudson River with the New York City skyline behind me as I introduced my favorite talented performers. And I loved meeting Northern New Jersey's most esteemed politicians. I was pictured and mentioned in The Jersey Journal, the largest newspaper in Hudson County.

The Art of Drag

2010-08-08T20:09:00.000-05:00

I made a splash as I attended a premiere of a visual fine art exhibit at the Ripe Gallery in Greenlawn Long Island New York. The show was titled "My Better Half" and it consists of digitally enhanced photo images of famous Drag Queen personalities interacting with their male creators. The images are created by renowned photographer Rick Odell and I, Lady Clover Honey am proud to be one of the models. The art was also showcased in the Strike A Pose group exhibit in the Leslie Lohman Gay Art Foundation Gallery in SoHo NYC, part of the annual Fresh Fruit Festival.

GOOTH Nightlife Gala

2010-08-05T19:27:00.000-05:00

I was honored to be nominated for a NYC Nightlife Award presented by GOOTH (Get Out Of The House) magazine. I was nominated for Best Comedian. Unfortunately, I didn't win, but as proven by Susan Lucci, being nominated is an honor all to itself! It was an evening filled with glamor and excitement that happened on, August 7th at one of NYC's hottest and largest gay nightclubs, Splash! Myself and Tony Sawicki of Under the Pink Carpet were award presenters for the Best Reality Show personality which went to RuPaul, but she wasn't present to accept, she told me she was stuck on the West Coast in LA. I had a marvelous time mingling with New York's premiere Q-List of nightlife personalities, Drag Divas, Go-go guys, Bartenders, Promoters, Mangers, DJs, Recording Artists and others!

Bronx LGBT Pride

2010-08-01T18:43:00.001-05:00

I had a great time being part of Bronx LGBT Pride! The Northern most borough of New York City had a Festival celebrating the Gay culture and citizens of the area. Bronx, the borough known for Yankee Stadium and Bronx Zoo is also home to a vibrant and thriving Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender Community! The Bronx Pride Festival was held on August 15th in Crotona Park. I had a great time with my sister Drag Divas, Appolonia Cruz, Tyra A. Ross, Sahara Davenport of RuPaul's Drag Race, and also with Anthony Rodriguez of Madonna's Drowned World tour, Recording Artist Lovari, Dirk McCall and many others!

'Shore Thing' a Winner

2010-07-09T16:41:00.004-05:00

I was beaming with pride and joy when I found out that Shore Thing, an amazing film that I play a part in, won a prestigious award for Best Suspense Film of the acclaimed New York International Independent Film and Video Festival! I attended the Awards Gala held on July 12th at the posh Club BLVD in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood! Shore Thing was produced and directed by the multi-talented Lovari with Photography and Cinematography by James Hill. We all had a great time at the awards banquet with Lovari, James Hill, Rashika Pickett, Ahmad Hilton, Kathyrn Dunn and others, mingling with all the film-makers and festival directors.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg's Pride Event at Gracie Mansion

2010-06-23T13:44:00.004-05:00

I was honored to be invited to a special reception of prominent people in New York City's LGBT Community hosted by Mayor Michael Bloomberg at his home, Gracie Manion on June 23, 2010. On a beautiful summer day, the soiree took place in the lavish gardens complete with breathtaking river views! The Mayor mad a shocking announcement that he was "Bi" but the joke was that he was actually "Bi-Partisan" with him being the first Mayor elected (in his new term) without being on the Democratic or Republican ticket.

I work as a correspondent and producer on a television series, Under the Pink Carpet which is broadcast on NYC Life television, part of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting.

I had a the great pleasure of meeting Liutenant Dan Choi, who challenged out nation's Ban on openly gay service members in the military. Other guests included City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Out City Council Members Dan Dromm and Jimmy Van Bramer, Jeff Lettiere of Out magazine, Matt Banks of HX magazine, Lovari, Jed Ryan, Mel Reyes, Dirk McCall and many others.

New York City Council LGBT Pride

2010-06-09T22:26:00.000-05:00

I had a wonderful time at New York City Council's LGBT Pride reception. It took place right in the magnificent Council Chamber in New York City Hall. Out City Council Speaker Christine Quinn was a perfect host at this reception with other Out Council Members Rosie Mendez, Danny Dromm, and Jimmy Van Bramer. Wendy Williams also made an appearance as well as Out country western star Chely Wright, recording artist Lovari and others.

'Violet Tendencies' Film Premiere

2010-06-06T12:19:00.001-05:00

It was time to attend Newfest, the annual LGBT Film Festival of New York City. I was thrilled to attend the Premiere of the new movie Violet Tendencies. I had a part as a Drag Queen party attendee in the film that was written by dear friend, Jesse Archer and directed by another amigo, Casper Andreas. The film starred Mindy Cohen (Natalie fromvthe 80s sitcom Facts of Life) as a Fag Hag who was trying to give up her Gay Male buddies in the hopes of finding a Straight guy for a steady boyfriend or husband. The screening took place at the SVA Cinema and the after-party was held in the beautiful lofty Chelsea Art Museum. I had a wonderful time with others in the film like Margret Echeverria, Sam Whitten, Kim Allen, Armand Anthony, Lovari and others. Also, my friends from Under the Pink Carpet Stephanie Butler and Tony Sawicki were there to produce a entertainment news segment for NYC Life television.

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Boots & Saddle Comedy Night

2010-06-03T13:25:00.001-05:00

I love being a Comedian and making people laugh! I had the honor of hosting and producing a night of Comedy at the legendary gay saloon Boots & Saddle on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, NYC. It's a wonderful cozy place to meet old friends and make new ones. Comics Shawn Hollenbach and Katie East helped me get the crowd cracking up with laughter. The drink specials may have also helped!

The Furits of Distinction Awards: "Fruities"

2010-06-01T22:41:00.000-05:00

On June 21st I had the honor of being the Hostess of the Fruits of Distinction Awards (aka The Fruities) honoring those who contribute to the Arts and the LGBT Community and to outstanding artists who participated in the Fresh Fruit Festival, an annual celebration of visual, cinematic, comedy, dance and performance art held ever summer in New York City. The awards were presented at a gala ceremony held at the prestigious Jan Hus Playhouse theater on Manhattan ’s Upper East Side. The ceremony was co-hosted by Frank Calo and my sexy dancers and models, Miki Alvarez and Noriel Galianco were on hand as trophy boy models. My dear friend, Appolonia Cruz was also there as a fabulous greeter. Another dear friend, Tony Sawicki, the creator of Dish Miss and the television series Under the Pink Carpet was honored with a Fruit of Distinction - Passion Fruit Award for his outstanding contributions to and support of the LGBT and the Arts Communities.. Other Passion Fruit Award recipients included openly-gay NY State Senator Tom Duane and legendary playwright Doric Wilson. Those presented with Artistic awards included .Nohjj for music, Craig Fox for acting, Judy Guyill for Directing, Marissa Maislen for Choreography and Caren Jo Shapiro for visual art.

Center BINGO with Pride and without Boy's Shirts

2010-06-01T00:01:00.002-05:00

We all had a great time a Center BINGO at the LGBT Community Center of NYC! We also had a HOT time since Armando and Miki Alvarez stopped by and ended up stripping their shirts off for our entertainment as they helped me call out numbers for our BINGO games! A great way to start out P ride month!!

Bloomberg Announces New TV line-up including ME!!

2010-05-31T17:21:00.000-05:00

I was thrilled to join NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYC Media President Katherine Oliver on May 15th at a soiree to unveiled the new television line-up on NYC life (Channel 25), the flagship station of NYC Media, the official TV, radio and online network of the City of New York. Both myself and the TV series I correspond on, Under the Pink Carpet, are honored to be included in the new primetime line-up, featuring nightly themes covering an array of topics, including City history, arts and culture, small businesses, food and restaurants, music, LGBT culture, and others.

Joining us for the announcement, which took place at the Times Square Visitor’s Center, were Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber, NYC Media Chief Operating Officer Todd Asher, and the hosts, producers, and partners of NYC Life's programs.

Chic Transit - Lady Clover Honey a Multi-Media Model

2010-05-24T00:15:00.006-05:00

Commuters and Critics agree! Riding Public transportation has never been so chic or so much fun! See my pic huge and all lit up on NYC Bus Stop shelter posters, subway station posters and taxi commercial monitors as part of a media campaign for NY Life Television WNYC-TV Channel 25 in all five boroughs of New York City! I'm in the orange Wednesday box wearing a pink leopard print gown. I love being a multi-media model!!

Headlined in The New York Times! Lady Clover Honey is "Deliciously Naughty"

2010-05-16T11:32:00.006-05:00

Pretty in Print! I'm so happy to see that a photo of myself, Lady Clover Honey, is headlined in an article in the prestigious newspaper, The New York Times while being called "deliciously naughty!" It's used in an article about the new line-up of programs on NYC's own television station, NY Life, WNYC. The article mentions the tv series, Under the Pink Carpet, of which I'm proud to be an entertainment news correspondent on. It's the tv series that shows you who's who and what's hot in New York City's thriving gay scene and how gay citizens and influences add to the fabric of New York City arts and culture.

Link to The New York Times article with pic of Lady Clover Honey.

Daily Musto Village Voice mention

2010-05-05T23:11:00.000-05:00

Me being a new cast member was mentioned in the legendary Michael Musto's Daily Blog for the renowned Village Voice, New York City's Downtown Alternative newspaper! Here's what the fantastic Musto said:

"Lady Clover Honey is now playing Charity Divine in the frenetic off-Broadway farce When Joey Married Bobby (not to be confused with My Big Gay Italian Wedding starring that Reichen hottie from Amazing Race). As Clover tells me:

"So there's a former stuntwoman, a former pro baseball pitcher, a former Village People member, a former porn star, an Adam Lambert impersonator, and a drag queen in a theater above what was formerly NYC's largest live porno palace in the Times Square Arts Center, doing a play on gay marriage and Christianity!"

And I remember seeing them all there when it was a porno palace too!"

Clover Honey a new Broadway Baby

2010-05-04T14:41:00.000-05:00

I am thrilled to announce that I have been cast in the hit, critically acclaimed comedy, When Joey Married Bobby currently playing at the Arias Theater in the Broadway theater district of New York City at 400 W. 43rd Street. The show, written by GLAAD award-winning playwrights, William Wyatt, takes on the controversial subject of Gay Marriage in a hilarious way! The character I play is Charity Divine, a Southern Baptist Minister's Wife and and Chairperson of the Selection Committee for the coveted "Christian of the Year" award. The role was originated by the legendary Drag Icon Lady Bunny. Those are big pumps to fill - figuratively speaking, of course! I feel a little like Eva taking over for Zha Zha or Jan taking over for Marcia, but if anyone can fill in for Bunny, it's me!

Others is the stellar and diverse cast include original Village People Cowboy, Randy Jones, SAG award nominee Tina McKissick, Pro Detroit Tigers Baseball Pitcher Matt Pender, actor/MC Will Clark, Rebecca Smith, Dan Gershaw, Katie Cunningham and Judy Bennet.

For more information of tickets visit: whenjoeymarriedbobby.com

Pretty in Print

2010-05-01T11:45:00.001-05:00

I picture of me in a full-page ad is featured on page 92 in the new issue of Metro Source NY magazine. It's an ad for Center BINGO, the largest and most exciting BINGO in New York City and called "New York Essential" in Time Out New York Magazine. I love being a multi-media model Queen!

Television Photo Shoot

2010-04-10T22:14:00.002-05:00

Under the Pink Carpet, is the GLBT-themed television magazine series that I correspond on. The show is broadcast on a PBS station WNYE or NYC Life, part of the Mayor's Office on Film, Theater and Broadcasting. The show's host and creator, Tony Sawicki and I went to the station for a special photo shoot that will be part of a dynamic publicity campaign. Photos of us and others from the station will be appearing in many different places, including New York City Bus Stop Shelters, as part of the project. I can hardly wait to see where the pics will end up! After we left the studio, I posed for some pics with Tony by the tv logo to remember the shoot by.

Big Gay Musical DVD Release Gala

2010-04-06T21:46:00.003-05:00

I just love acting in movies!! First you have fun acting on set, then about a year later you enjoy the cinematic premiere gala, then you have a blast at the DVD release party. On April 6, I attended the DVD release of my latest film, the amazing musical-comedy call Big Gay Musical. It is the only movie where I appear both as a man and as a woman. I'm a lady performer at The Duplex and I also show up as a man to date Paul, the lead character. I'm so glad that this film is available on DVD now! I had a blast re-uniting with director Casper Andreas and cast members including Joey Dudding, Daniel Robinson, Steve Hayes, and Rick Skye - who is an amazing Liza impersonator and puppeteer of the legendary Madame! The release party took place at Club Therapy in New York City's Broadway theater district.

Fearless People Video

2010-03-22T20:44:00.000-05:00

After the Expo, I went with Lovari to take part in an exciting MTV / Logo network Video Shoot for a song called Fearless People by J Fortino. The location of the shoot was at a Boxing Gym in Soho were we were joined by other dance recording artists Heather Leigh West and Dawn Tallman. There were some very sexy Boxers in the video and I played a girlfriend of one of the fighters. The video was directed by Frances Legge. I felt just like Barbara Streisand in The Main Event. Mike Diamond come by to do a news report on the video and I gave him a comical interview for Fierth.com.

GLBT Expo Video Lounge and Rodeo

2010-03-21T19:56:00.000-05:00

It was time again for the annual GLBT Expo at NYC's Jacob Javitz Convention Center. I had the honor of being the hostess at the official Video Lounge sponsored by the Long Island Film Festival and managed by TV personality Ryan Wolowski. The cast of Under the Pink Carpet was also there to co-host with me and we screened special segments of our tv series and met fans. Tony Sawicki, Stephanie Butler, Robin Cloud and recording artist Lovari, who performs the opening theme song, Work It Out, were all there and we had a fantastic time. It was great to see the hundreds of exhibition tables of Gay and gay-friendly businesses, media and community organizations. We video taped a segment for Under the Pink Carpet were I had a thrilling time riding the Mechanical Bull at the exhibit for the Gay Rodeo!