'Shore Thing' a Winner

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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 Pride month!!

Bloomberg Announces New TV line-up including ME!!

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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.