Out in the Media - NBC Universal

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!

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

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

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

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

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

NYCGMC Holiday Spectacular Concert

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

Santa's Sexy Helpers at Splash

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

Wine Tasting, Auction, Raffle Benefit at Art Gallery

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

Stonewall Democrats Holiday Party

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

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

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

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

Lady Clover Honey's Holiday Drag Bag:

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

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

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

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

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

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Lady Clover Honey Named a "Hero" in News Article

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

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

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

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

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