Lights, camera, fashion and passion—this month’s style issue has been a long time coming. As a former stylist and designer, fashion has played an important role in my life. My first thought was… What is LGBT style? Once upon a time, most would say, “boys would be girls and girls would be boys”, but is that the truth in this new decade? How does one define LGBT style? Well… you don’t.
Whether it constitutes a lifestyle or is your weekend wear at the bars, leather has played an important role in the LGBT community since Marlon Brando and James Dean transfixed their generation in the 1950s. Still it wasn’t until the early 1970s that an organized leather community would take shape with the appearance of Levi/Leather and Motorcycle Clubs in cities across the country.
When Chuck Atteberry and the late Dean Dingler and Michael Lavin formed the comedy drag trio Sex, Inc. in 1972, they couldn’t have imagined the 13-year run that lay ahead of them.
As we wrap up summer 2010 and begin our journey into fall, we felt it pertinent to inform you about the many great up-and-coming Arts and Entertainment festivals, gallery openings and events for the 2010-2011 season.
Squirrels… "It’s gettin’ hot in here!" And heating up our cover is the sizzling Anna Kournikova. Miss Kournikova, along with Lindsay Davenport, Venus Williams Martina Hingis and Jan-Michael Gambill will all be burning up the court this month with the St. Louis Aces. Please join Vital VOICE on July 6 for a throwback to the 1970’s kick off party. Log onto stlouisaces.com for more information!
I’ve always been a bit of an Olympics nut. I love the pomp and ceremony, the competition and the cultural coming-together of the many nations of the world. So it goes without saying—I’m a big fan of the Gay Games to boot.
In 1987 a young Missouri couple filed for divorce. They had one son, Curtis, and both husband and wife sought his primary custody. By all accounts both were loving parents; neither parent abused or harmed Curtis in any way. But their respective abilities to provide for Curtis differed dramatically.
We at Vital VOICE Omni-media are so honored to be the official presenting media sponsor for PrideFest St. Louis 2010. We are proud to bring you the 2010 PrideFest St. Louis Guide inside our June issue. It’s been several years since the PrideFest St. Louis Guide was produced in St. Louis.
Happy Pride everyone! As this year’s parade rolls by, the contingent from Growing American Youth will invariably receive one of the loudest receptions. The support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and questioning youth 21-and-under celebrates 30-years in The Lou this month. So as a former alumnus of the organization, let me lead the cheer—you all are doing us proud!
Publisher's VOICE - September 2010
Lights, camera, fashion and passion—this month’s style issue has been a long time coming. As a former stylist and designer, fashion has played an important role in my life. My first thought was… What is LGBT style? Once upon a time, most would say, “boys would be girls and girls would be boys”, but is that the truth in this new decade? How does one define LGBT style? Well… you don’t.
LAUPP & LEATHER
BY: COLIN MURPHY – SENIOR WRITER
Whether it constitutes a lifestyle or is your weekend wear at the bars, leather has played an important role in the LGBT community since Marlon Brando and James Dean transfixed their generation in the 1950s. Still it wasn’t until the early 1970s that an organized leather community would take shape with the appearance of Levi/Leather and Motorcycle Clubs in cities across the country.
SEX and FLIER
BY: COLIN MURPHY – SENIOR WRITER
When Chuck Atteberry and the late Dean Dingler and Michael Lavin formed the comedy drag trio Sex, Inc. in 1972, they couldn’t have imagined the 13-year run that lay ahead of them.
Publisher's VOICE - AUGUST 2010
Dear Friends,
As we wrap up summer 2010 and begin our journey into fall, we felt it pertinent to inform you about the many great up-and-coming Arts and Entertainment festivals, gallery openings and events for the 2010-2011 season.
"You are your own worst critic. Let go, live and forgive"—How Meeting Jujubee Got Me Through My Grandfather's Passing
BY: MATT JAMIESON
Vital VOICE writer Matt Jamieson recounts how meeting RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE star Jujubee helped to ease the pain left after his grandfather’s passing.
Publisher's VOICE - July 2010
Dear Friends,
Squirrels… "It’s gettin’ hot in here!" And heating up our cover is the sizzling Anna Kournikova. Miss Kournikova, along with Lindsay Davenport, Venus Williams Martina Hingis and Jan-Michael Gambill will all be burning up the court this month with the St. Louis Aces. Please join Vital VOICE on July 6 for a throwback to the 1970’s kick off party. Log onto stlouisaces.com for more information!
Team StL—Cologne Bound!
BY: COLIN MURPHY - SENIOR WRITER
I’ve always been a bit of an Olympics nut. I love the pomp and ceremony, the competition and the cultural coming-together of the many nations of the world. So it goes without saying—I’m a big fan of the Gay Games to boot.
Pulling Parenthood From the Closet: Missouri’s Inability to Let Homosexuality and Parenthood Mix
BY: MARK LEINAUER
In 1987 a young Missouri couple filed for divorce. They had one son, Curtis, and both husband and wife sought his primary custody. By all accounts both were loving parents; neither parent abused or harmed Curtis in any way. But their respective abilities to provide for Curtis differed dramatically.
Publisher's VOICE - June 2010
Dear Friends,
We at Vital VOICE Omni-media are so honored to be the official presenting media sponsor for PrideFest St. Louis 2010. We are proud to bring you the 2010 PrideFest St. Louis Guide inside our June issue. It’s been several years since the PrideFest St. Louis Guide was produced in St. Louis.
Growing American Youth: Thriving at 30!
BY: COLIN MURPHY - SENIOR WRITER / WEB EDITOR
Happy Pride everyone! As this year’s parade rolls by, the contingent from Growing American Youth will invariably receive one of the loudest receptions. The support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and questioning youth 21-and-under celebrates 30-years in The Lou this month. So as a former alumnus of the organization, let me lead the cheer—you all are doing us proud!