Sexahol Review

On January 23, I was part of the hilarious line-up for the monthly Sexahol Review. It was an evening of Comedy, Song and Burlesque and the laughs never stopped with a terrific audience! Even Laurence and David Slone performed their original material and some fantastic Improv Comedy. Kyle Supley sang some songs and did a duet with his Cher and his Carol Channing impresion. Kate Brehm showed us her fun puppets. Jeremy Van Wagener showed us an experimental song and dance that included experiences about his life in Utah. The international Burlesque sensation Creamy Stevens performed two erotic and exotic dance numbers that were fun and sexy. And I added my own special touch of glamor and comedy to the evening!

NextWorks at Club H

Among the City’s best LGBT Networking parties are the monthly Next Works soirees hosted by Next Magazine and The Men Event. There was one tonight held on Thursday, January 17 at the first class health club, Club H Fitness. The party featured big gift bags and an open bar sponsored by Christiania Vodka, a new spirit imported from Norway and one of the smoothest Vodkas I ever had! I also loved the gorgeous Norwegian bartenders! The party was also celebrating the new release of the newest book from best-selling author Rich Merritt called Code of Conduct, following his previous hit Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star! On display were new original art work created by Michael Curry. I had a marvelous time with then and the gourgous and talened singer/songwriter Lovari, Next Magazine Editor Brian Moylan, Hugh Hysell of Men Event and Broadway Insider, my dear girlfriends Rita and Cleo, and many others.

Out FM Radio

I had the pleasure of being on the Radio on Monday, January 14, as a guest commentator on Out FM on WBAI FM Radio in New York City. The gorgeous Pedro Angle Serrano, DJ, VJ, producer, Radio personality and everyone's favorite Gay Puerto Rican Skinhead punk rocker had the brilliant idea of having a show with Out comedians joking about the news topics relevant to the Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Trans Community in 2007. Along with me and Pedro were Robin Cloud, the Lesbian reporter who I also work with on Under the Pink Carpet and Paige Collette, Bi funny gal, playwright and Burlesque Diva. We had a great time joking about what happened last year like the Same-sex marriage bill being passed in Albany, new Out elected officials being elected, the infamous Republican airport Men's Room Sex Scandal, Transgender people filing harassment lawsuits for tying to use public restrooms and fitting rooms and other topics. Having a good sense of humor really helps out when you're Queer, and also when you're a Skinhead!

I wasn't sure how to dress for the Radio. Do jewelry and accessories matter if the audience can't see you? Of course they do! The essence of fun, charm and confidence radiates right across the airwaves! Out FM is a multi-racial, progressive, LGBT public affairs and culture show that is broadcast on WBAI FM in New York City on 99.5 FM on Mondays at 11:00 AM.

Friends. . . . And Divas!

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.

Photos: (top left)Travis Laughlin as "Janis" Delfinia Best as "Bette" and Clover Honey as "Carol"; (Bottom) Clover Honey and Stephen Carey as "Phyllis Diller"; Howie V as "Cher"; Clover/Carol performing; Joseph Manuella as "DeNiro" and Clover Honey as "Carol"; Rich Renner as "Elton" and Stephen Carey as "Phyllis"; Howie V as "Cher" with Band members Anthony Maulella, Robert Urban and Steve Sullivan.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland

On December 17, I had the pleasure of performing at Jim Caruso's Cast Party! It was so much fun to add a little of my special kind of glitz and glamour to the famous party held at the legendary Birdland Jazz Nighclub! I performed my honeyed rendition of "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" while modeling some of my bejeweled collection. Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular weekly soiree that brings a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night. It's a cool cabaret night-out enlivened by a hilariously impromptu variety show. Showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle.

For the past five years, it's been the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with Manhattan show folk and their fans. Caruso guides the entire affair like a bubbly cruise director, musical genius Billy Stritch holds court at the ivories, Steve Doyle bops on bass, and the audience is invited to participate in the festivities! It's the party that would happen if somehow David Letterman and Ed Sullivan threw a hip house party around the nine-foot concert grand piano!

The Glamazons

"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.

David Barton Gym Toy Drive

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 David 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!

Stonewall Democrats - Holiday!

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.