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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.
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.
