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  • Win tickets to STC’s production of ‘Stockholm’ Win tickets to STC’s production of ‘Stockholm’

    Thanks to the Sydney Theatre Company, the Star has one double pass to give away to their production of Bryony Lavery’s play Stockholm at Wharf 1 for the performance on ... Read more

    Fri March 19th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Disco under the stars Disco under the stars

    Disco pioneer, eclectic composer and one of Allen Ginsberg’s many lovers, Arthur Russell, will be commemorated at a special event to be held on Cockatoo Island on Saturday, March 20. Tapes ... Read more

    Fri March 19th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Gaga says play it safe Gaga says play it safe

    Pop sensation Lady Gaga’s message to fans about the importance of safe sex has been welcomed by Australia’s peak AIDS organisation as she embarks on her first solo tour of ... Read more

    Thu March 18th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Gabbing with Glambert Gabbing with Glambert

    Appropriately for someone whose goth-glam appearance is the subject of much tabloid fodder, out-and-proud American Idol alumnus Adam Lambert was on his way to get his roots touched up when ... Read more

    Wed March 17th, 2010 - 21 Comments

  • Scene guide Scene guide

    THURSDAY 18 ARQ Drag for Dollars from 11pm + Dungeons and Drag Queens with Minnie Cooper, Mitzi Macintosh, Charisma Belle and Tora Hymen. Free entry from 9pm. BERESFORD HOTEL Happy Hours 5pm ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Gay composer’s showcase Gay composer’s showcase

    Contemporary classical and chamber music composer Peter Urquhart will premiere his Fellowship Quartets, Water to Air for Solo Piano, at St John’s Anglican Church on March 26. His music expresses ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Heaven introduces bells Heaven introduces bells

    Your Westie Divas will launch their new show, Drags can hear the bells, at the Heaven Social Dance on Saturday, April 10 at the Northmead Bowling Club. Doors open at ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Songs from a soul sister Songs from a soul sister

    Queer Kiwi-born Jess Harlen’s newly-released debut album, Neon Heartache, comes after recent collaborations with roots band Blue King Brown and hip-hop act Muph & Plutonic. True to its title, Harlen’s ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Love and art is all you need ths IDAHO Love and art is all you need ths IDAHO

    Calling all artists interested in taking part in this year’s IDAHO exhibition. Held each year to commemorate International Day Against Homophobia on May 17, the exhibition invites people to contribute artworks ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Playtime Playtime

    Boys NAKED BARBER Looking for a close shave? The Naked Barber is a men’s mobile grooming service that specialises in body shaving/clippering, haircuts, cutthroat shaving and hair colouring. info: www.thenakedbarber.com.au FRANCOIS ON ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Velvet in the garden Velvet in the garden

    A new burlesque and cabaret show, The Velvet Garden, showcasing the debut work of up-and-coming performers will feature at the Red Rattler Theatre this Friday, March 19.  With playwright Wayne ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Sweet girl grows up Sweet girl grows up

    The all-out disco assault of Gabriella Cilmi’s new single, On A Mission, is a long way from the laidback pop of her chart-topping 2008 debut single, Sweet About Me. And ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Conigrave’s classic hits West End Conigrave’s classic hits West End

    Australian actors Guy Edmonds and Matt Zeremes will reprise their roles as love-struck teenagers in the stage adaptation of Timothy Conigrave’s classic memoir Holding the Man when it opens in ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Hungry Beast intersex story Hungry Beast intersex story

    A few weeks ago it was gay conversion, then labiaplasty. Now Hungry Beast is turning its attention to telling the story of two intersex people. The ABC’s new part-current affairs, part-sketch ... Read more

    Tue March 16th, 2010 - 3 Comments

  • Bears across the pond Bears across the pond

    Auckland, New Zealand played host to a brand new bear festival late last month, along the lines of popular Australian events Southern HiBearnation and Bear Essentials. The week-long program of ... Read more

    Mon March 15th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Nixon tops list of gay advocates Nixon tops list of gay advocates

    Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon and The View’s Joy Behar have topped the honours list at the 21st Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards. Held annually, the ... Read more

    Mon March 15th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Wig Out change Wig Out change

    Due to last minute re-scheduled US television commitments for Lady Bunny in New York, the organisers of WIG OUT have relocated the event to the Beresford Hotel. Wig Out will be ... Read more

    Mon March 15th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Loose Ends party Loose Ends party

    Loose Ends will host the official Horse Meat Disco after-party with the Hot Mess! trannies at Phoenix on Sunday, March 14. Doors open at 10pm and the event will feature ... Read more

    Sat March 13th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Velvet in the garden Velvet in the garden

    A new burlesque and cabaret show, The Velvet Garden, showcasing the debut work of up-and-coming performers will feature at the Red Rattle Theatre on Friday, March 19.  With playwright Wayne ... Read more

    Fri March 12th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Black Box strikes it up again Black Box strikes it up again

    Mention the name Black Box, and many will strike a blank look. But screech out your best attempt at “Ride on Time” - complete with Diana Ross like hand movements ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - 1 Comment

  • Katie’s coming home Katie’s coming home

    Katie Noonan’s career thus far has consisted of a series of musical left-turns. Going solo for the first time, she abandoned the sounds of her band george for the sweet soul ... Read more

    Tue March 9th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Athlete of a generation Athlete of a generation

    Olympic diving champion and gay icon Matthew Mitcham appears on Channel 10 game show Talkin’ Bout Your Generation this Sunday. Sydney Star Observer caught up with Mitcham one-on-one backstage after ... Read more

    Tue March 9th, 2010 - No Comments

  • We’re copping a Spray We’re copping a Spray

    John Waters’ camp delight Hairspray hits Australia later this year. The musical, based on John Waters’ 1988 feelgood flick of the same name, comes to Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in October ... Read more

    Tue March 9th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Heartache turned to gold Heartache turned to gold

    Speaking to singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier down the line from her home in Nashville, Tennessee the 47-year-old’s sing-song Southern accent belied her years of personal struggle. Heartache is Gauthier’s stock-in-trade: her breakthrough ... Read more

    Tue March 9th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Different discos for different horses Different discos for different horses

    Loose Ends presents its official Mardi Gras after party, Horse Meat Disco, next Sunday March 14 at Phoenix Bar. Trannies direct from London, surprise guests and DJ sets from Matt ... Read more

    Tue March 9th, 2010 - No Comments

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