Happy Birthday Miss Vera!

On Wednesday, November 14, me and my wonderful girlfriends at CDI (Cross Dressers International) held a fantastic birthday party for Miss Veronica Vera, founder and head-mistress of Miss Vera's Finishing School and author of the best-selling book, Cross Dress For Success! Miss Vera is so beautiful on the inside as well as obviously on the outside, and we all love and appreciated her for all she has done for helping with and creating acceptance for the art of Male to Female Transformation. Miss Vera is a GG (Genetic-born Female) and with her we celebrate our Femininity and the joy of being Lady Like. She has helped thousands of those who were born Male get in touch with their Femme side and enjoy the fantasy and freedom that comes with it. The sweet and pretty Rita Petite, reining President of CDI, Madelyn the VP and other dedicated helpers planed a most elegant and sophisticated soiree, complete with pink ribbons, balloons and other trimmings. A girly cake adorned with Daisies and other floral decorations was presented to Miss Vera. She also enjoyed opening up her gifts, which included a tea set and a cute stuffed magic dragon, we jokingly called Drag-On! All of us girls were literally Pretty in Pink, or at least Fuchsia, as we created our girly ensembles for the birthday bash. I loved what Pettie Pie wore most of all, with lace and frilly petti coats under her adorable Sissy girl dress, complete with pink bows and ribbons on her strawberry blond hair!

"Life's lovely when you're a Woman. . . Like Me!" "I enjoy being a Girl!"

Farm Girl in NY - Movie Premiere

On Thursday, November 15, I went to the premiere of the most fabulous and fun independent film, Farm Girl in New York. I had a small part in the film, playing a Drag Queen in a hilarious Gay Bar Scene. J. Robert Spencer — one fourth of Broadway's Jersey Boys — directed, created and has an acting role in the feature film he wrote with fellow Broadway star, A Chorus Line's Jeffrey Howard Schecter. Another actor named Josh Wade, also wrote and acted in the film. They spent many months producing, directing it and they're starring in Farm Girl during the day and then doing their Broadway shows at night. The film was a very enjoyable comedy that had the whole house laughing hysterically. The film had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Cinemas in NYC as part of the Big Apple Film Festival. They describe the film as Wedding Crashers meets Waiting for Guffman, but its also a touching love story. It's about two guys, (played by Jeffrey Schecter & Joshua Wade), who have no luck with women. So, they hold a fake audition in New York, based on a play that doesn't exist, just so they can meet hot chicks and get laid!

After the screeing there was a glamorous reception where I was reunited with several actors who were in the movie along with others in the Cinematic Arts. J. Bobby Spencer, Jeff "Scheky" Schector, Peter Kapetan, J. Elaine Marcos and others from Farm Girl where there along with Sandra Gayle Jordon of Cabaret Notero's, Cher Impersonator Howie V, Joey Reynolds of 719 WOR Radio NY, President and Founder of Big Apple Film Festival Jonathan Marc Lipp and others.

Lovari and Clover at Escuelita

On Sunday, November 11, I was part of a red hot musical performance number starring the the R&B, House and Dance music singer/songwriter Lovari. He not only sang, but did some incredible dance moves with music from his upcoming album and also his number 1 single "All I Want is You." I was one of the special guest who were in his medley the other guests included: Ahmad, singer Mike DeBarge, andf Rachicca Pinnkett. The performance was part of Harmonica Sunbeam's at Tea Dance Sundays at Escuelita. It's an exciting Latino Dance Club in Midtown Manhattan. I had a wonderful time dancing on stage and also dancing on the dance floor with the many handsome guys who frequent the hot-spot. Suga Pie Coco also performed and music was spun by DJ Relentless!

Lovari independently released his second single, "All I Want Is You", which went to 1 on Hot 96 FM. It also made the Top 20 on various other radio stations across the U.S. There was also a resurgence of his debut single, "These Tears", which managed to make the Top Ten on the chart site JT30 and number 1 in Czech Republic! 2007 has so far been a breakthrough year for Lovari. FM and internet radio added his single "I Feel You" into rotation, which reached 2 on Hot 96 FM and became Lovari's top seller of his I-Tunes tracks.

Rosie O'Donnell at Lincoln Center

On Tuesday, November 6, my dear friend Rita treated me with a ticket to see the fabulous Rosie O'Donnell give a rare a special Comedy performance at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. The event was a benefit for Rosie's Broadway Kids, an education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the arts. Rosie hasn't done Stand-Up Comedy in a long time and this evening was the opening night of the NY Comedy Fest. Rosie was born and raised in Long Island and began her career doing Stand-Up in the NYC area. A special surprise guest performer was Roseanne Barr! Everyone enjoyed seeing the two plus-size funny girls. At the end, they sang "I Got You Babe/Bitch" with re-written lyrics that suited them perfectly. Rosie joked about how her daughter wanted to try walking in high-heeled shoes but even though there were two Mommies in the house, there were no high-heels. Rosie told her daughter that in a house with two Mommies, chances are there will be no high-heeled shoes. "However, in a house with two Daddies. . . ."

OUTloud Music

On Monday, November 5th, I rocked the house with a musical number as part of the Out Loud Musial Performance night at famous performance venue on the Lower East Side, Rockwood Music Hall. The event was produced by Out Music, 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. One of the songs I sang was "I'm just a girl who can't say 'No'" from Broadway although I joked that my New Jersey accent may not fit in with a song form "Oklahoma!" I also told some jokes about my difficulties in transitioning into a Lady, which requires more complex ways of sharing intimacy. Saying "no" isn't something Guys worry about or even do! The event was hosted by the hot Rock band called Telling on Trixie with lead singer Derek Nicoletteo and guitarist Brad Small. The band is thrilled to have a top ranking Music Video being broadcast on MTV's Logo Network! They guys gave a hot, electrifying performance that everyone loved! Also performing that evening were Robert Urban from the popular band R.U.B.,Latin dance/house music performer Lovari danced and sang some of his original music. Mary Edwards, Frank Grimaldi, John Raymond Pollard, Morrey Campbell and others also gave some excellent musical performances. The event is produced by PM Magazine columnist Jed Ryan, who is also adorable besides being an avid music lover and supporter!

R.U.B. Halloween Rock Concert

Yes, it's HALLOWEEN, my favorite time of the year! When else can you dress up slutty and outrageous and run around the streets looking for Tricks and Treats? Well for many of us, Halloween is every day! But still, it's the best holiday ever! I already attended a special sacred circle led by Grove Agentum of The Fellowship of Isis, a Neo-Pagan Wiccan spirituality clan to honor Halloween, or what Pagans call Samhian, the ancient Celtic "Summer's End" Harvest Sabbat when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is at its thinnest! On Wednesday evening October 31st, I had dinner with my fabulous girlfriends from CDI at The Irish Rouge Restaurant. M2F Crossdressers and Transgender and some spouses, friends and admirers gathered for a Halloween dinner and had a costume contest for fun. I was the Hostess of the contest and the winner was Rita, who was a fabulous Mae West. A close second came a lovely lady who was dressed as a beautiful Zebra, complete with a stripped made-up face. I had a wonderful time with the all the costumes and camaraderie that my wonderful friends provided. After the dinner, I headed down to the Lower East Side with Rolada Rose over to the Bowery Poets Club to be a special guest singer for R.U.B. rock band. The Poets Club has been turning into a premiere downtown Rock concert venue since the legendary CBGBs closed across the street. RUB is award-winning musician/producer Robert Urban (of The Robert Urban Band) on vocals and lead guitar, bassist Steve Sullivan (also of The Robert Urban Band), electro pop-star Gordon Smith (of Rubberlegs band) and on vocals and synthesiser keyboards and drummer Ant Maulella (also of Rubberlegs). RUB always rocks the house with their talent, energy specializing in 70s - 80s Rock classics. The special guest vocalists besides myself were V*I*R*G*O, Baron, Terry Christopher, Francesca and Chuck of Temptress. I did my version of "Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania" complete with sexy fishnet stocking hose with garter belts. The crowd went wild. Many of the men told me that I was a much sweeter Treat than a caramel apple! Don't ask about the Tricks! I always liked hearing howling mysterious sounds echoing through the night. On Halloween is seems much more justified. R.U.B turned the club into a wild version of Rocky Horror Show with all the costumes, make-up, kick-ass band playing and dash of fabulous Drag! I'm so hauntingly grateful to CDI and R.U.B. and all of my good friends for making this Halloween so screamingly special!

National Stonewall Democrats - Halloween Fundraiser

Since nothing has ever been Scarier or more of a Horror than the last two Presidential election results, going to a Political fundraiser with a Halloween theme on the Day before Fright Night seem perfectly natural. My dear friend, Transgender activist and Judicial Delegate Melissa Sklarz held a fundraiser for the National Stonewall Democrats at Chelsea nightspot XES on Tuesday, October 30th. John Hoadley, the newly hired Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats was vising New York City and it was an honor to be able to finally meet him. And what a doll he is! Like me, he has brains and beauty, only he expresses and dresses as a man. The National Stonewall Democrats is a network connecting LGBT Democratic Activists across the country. Stonewall Democrats is a grassroots force for social change withing the LGBT movement and within the Democratic Party. I am very proud to be a member of a political organization that issued a call for Congressional Democrats to support a proposed amendment to prevent discrimination based on Gender Identity. The National Stonewall Democrats and more than 150 groups announced the launch of a united lobbying and advocacy campaign to win passage of the fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 2015.

I am on the Board of the NYC Chapter of Stonewall Democrats, so usually when I attend political events I try to dress more like a genetic woman, and less like a Drag Diva. But since it's Halloween and they said to wear costumes, I wore an Elvia gown and accessorized it with huge "diamond" jewels. Three of our City's Out elected officials visited us during the event. They were Senator Tom Duane, Assembly Member Deborah Glick and Assembly Member Micah Kellner. The hilarious and fabulous Hedda Lettuce was an extrodianary entertainer at the event. She were a star-spangled ensemble and performed in front of the American flag. Her jokes included her satirical campaign for USA President, claiming that a vote for her would make it unnecessary to decide if you wanted a man or a woman working in the oval office, since she is a combination of both! Also attending the event were: Matt Carlin (President of the NYC Stonewall Democrats), Tony Juliano, XES owner/manager, Jon Winkleman, Bob Zuckerman Caprice Bellefleur, Madelyn Madalaine and many others.

Dance 208: Halloween Dance

On Saturday, October 28, I went to Dance 208: The Halloween Dance at The LGBT Community Center of NYC, where I was the Celebrity Hostess and Mistress of Ceremonies for the Costume Contest. Dance 208 is the longest running continuous Dance Party in New York City. The hall where the dance takes place looked especially haunting with decorations to die for by artist David Availles. The crowd came up with many creative costumes and I met so many of my friends and acquaintances who dropped by to celebrate the Holiday! There was also a special screening of Schwarzwald, a movie you can dance to shown on three big screens. The film was very Gothic and about the infamous Black Party in NYC. The movie stars F2M Transsexual star Buck Angle "and a cast of thousands." Schwarzwald lets you experience New York City’s underground Black Party first hand – but it goes beyond simply documenting the legendary event. Producer Stephen Pevner and writer/director Richard Kimmel have instead created a truly original art film merging the revelry of the annual event with ancient druidic rituals, resulting in a provocative, eye-opening allegorical fairy tale. Schwarzwald follows Buck Angel on a transformative journey through the forest culminating in the orgiastic spectacle of the Black Party.

The Celebrity Judges at the Costume Contest were the Drag Legend Rollerina, Mr. Metrobear Cub, Empress B and Emperor Craig Hollywood - the monarchs of the Imperial Court of NY and David Availles. They had a hard time picking a winner out of the final two contestants, an electric Bee Bitch and a fierce Drag Grace Jones. They finally went with Bee Bitch! My girlfriends came with me, Madelyn, Pettie Pie, Kelly and Caprice, who modeled an adorable Tracy Turnblat costume complete with a huge can of Hairspray! It was also great to see the regular guys who keep the dances going like manager Joe Fiore. I had a great time laughing and dancing with Bruce Michael Gelbert, Will Clark, Jeff Eason, Mike, Tony, Manny and all the other guys. And I received so many complements on my sexy she-devil costume with references to "horny." That's Men for you!