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ON THE COVER LeakedGlass Productions came to life one caffeinated night with three people‑not only high on coffee‑but also by a passion they wanted show, not just in Phoenix, but around the world.

LeakedGlass Productions’ storytelling is in every detail of their images and films. They want to bring out the creative imagination in all of us. LeakedGlass Productions is about a team making a dream come true. United, Samuel J. Deleon, Alex Campos and Vanessa Nunez bring ideas and dreams into life.

3819 North 3rd Street Suite 26, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 308-4662 • Fax (602) 271-0939 www.IONAZ.com ionarizona@me.com Publisher / FOUNDER Jack M. Tesorero ............................................ jacktesorero@me.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kevin Bushaw ..................................................... kbushaw@me.com Editor Deon Brown ................................................... ionazeditor@me.com COPY EDITOR .......................................................... Austin Head GRAPHIC DESIGNER ......................................... Angel Jimenez SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR ..................... Stacey Jay Cavaliere PRODUCTION & Artwork SUBMISSIONS

ionazproduction@me.com Advertising Sales Jack Tesorero ............................................................ (602) 750-1164

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Eddie Cruz Franklin Diaz Scotty Kirby

Fernando Hernandez Stephanie Ann Donoghue Sean Kapera

National Advertising Representative Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863 ContributORS:

Stacey Jay Cavaliere Addison DeWitt C. Edwards Ted Kirby

Peter Lora Paul Sanchez Miss Tiger

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Welcome to Phoenix Pride!

You’ve probably have noticed this issue of ION Arizona is a lot thicker. That is because April is one of our biggest, best issues of the year. 132 pages including interviews with Wilson Phillips, androgynous supermodel Rain Dove, Prismatic Pride Award notables, information about Splash Bash, VIP Experience, Bar1’s Heel Party plus a slick fashion feature for the downtown guy on the go called, “A Day in the Life.”

Prismatic Pride

Every year ION carefully considers unique individuals who go above and beyond to help grow, support and unite our community. The title holders appear in our prestigious Prismatic Pride feature. Check it out on page 90.

Splash Bash! Phoenix Pride Kick-Off

For the past 13 years ION has hosted the biggest, sexiest pool party of the year.

Now, Splash Bash is the official kick-off party of Phoenix Pride on April 10 from 12 noon-8pm. We’ve got DJ Pornstar spinning, plus there will be dancing, volleyball, swimming, shopping, drinking, and plenty of cruising. This fun-filled event

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is hosted by the Queen of Everthing, Barbra Seville! Admission is FREE between noon-1p.m., with a hotel room or with your VIP Experience ticket. Check out the ad on page 8.

VIP Experience

ION Arizona was asked to host the Phoenix Pride VIP Experience at the festival this year! In addition to no lines to enter the festival grounds, we’ve added a gourmet chocolate fountain, free photo booth, free massages, free popcorn, vapor lounge, fashion shows as well as beverage sampling, full bar, air-conditioned tent, private restrooms and front row main stage viewing! It doesn’t get much better than this, folks! Get your tickets at PhoenixPrideTickets.org For more information on Splash Bash, Phoenix Pride, VIP Experience and all the great events this month, go to IONAZ.com.

Enjoy this thicker, juicer edition of ION. Please make sure that you stop by the ION booth located at the entrance of the VIP Experience and say, “Hi!” We’d love to meet you, too!

Be safe, play safe.

Jack Tesorero, Publisher

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Splash Bash!

Get ready! Put on your suntan oil and get sexy!

It’s almost summer and that means it’s time for TUC Shops’ Splash Bash, the official Phoenix Pride Kick-Off Party presented by ION Arizona! Sexy stud DJ Pornstar is the music master and our own Barbra Seville is the Hostess with the Mostess. Friday, April 10 from noon to 8 p.m. at Wyndham Garden Phoenix Midtown, 3600 N. 2nd Ave. No cover from 12 noon ‘til 1 p.m. (See ad p. 8 for more info)

Phoenix Pride & VIP Experience Celebrate and show your LGBT PRIDE—Phoenix style!

The Phoenix Pride Festival is Saturday & Sunday, April 11-12. We’ll see you at the Pride Parade up 3rd Street on Sunday morning. Wanna be a big shot? Join in the VIP Experience! Avoid lines, get front row tix to the mainstage, enjoy delicious air-conditioning and so much more! Get your golden ticket at PhoenixPrideTickets.org (See ads on p. 78 & 96 for additional information)

FLEX “Afterglow Party” The hottest, sweatiest, sexiest, arousing, all-male, late night afterhours party of the weekend happens at the FLEX Spa, boys! This provocative blacklight party will feature pulsepounding music (that’s pulse pounding, not ... well, you know), plus glowsticks and lots of glow in the dark “fun” in blacklight!

Saturday, April 11 at 1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix. Check out FlexSpas.com. (See ad on p. 126)

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White Party 2015 The Mother of All Circuit Parties! The legendary weekend of dancing, music, fun and ... well, you know ... returns! New! This year the boys will party poolside at Wet ‘n’ Wild in the beautiful desert resort town of Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, April 25 before the Main Event at the Palm Springs Convention Center! Party safe, boys! For tickets and more info go to JeffreySanker.com (See ad p. 38)

Orgullo Latino Las Vegas Spend a weekend in “El Ciudad del Pecado!” That’s “Sin City” for the gringos out there! It’s Latino Pride April 28 - May 3 in Las Vegas, and what happens there, stays there. It’s bound to be fun! Stay for the parties, festival, concert and dancing at the best clubs in Vegas. It’s a fiesta you won’t forget! For locations, tix & info go to OrgulloLatinoLV.org (See ads p. 102-103)

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rab your favorite spectators, slingbacks, platforms, wedgies or stilettos, honey! High heels are fabulous and they make your calves look better when you walk. So put on a pair of Miu Mius, Manolo Blahniks, or Christian Laboutins and get ready for the annual Heel Party on Saturday, April 25th at 9pm at Bar1. Hard to fit? Relax! Get a chic, stylish pair of heels that fit at Boom Boom LaRue’s!

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Wilson Phillips Their Dream is Still Alive.

by Ted Kirby

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wenty-five years ago, the very popular all-girl singing trio Wilson Phillips debuted their sensational self-titled album. This multi-platinum freshman release sold over ten million copies worldwide spawning three number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100! Their 1992 sophomore album, Shadows and Light, resulted in platinum sales status.

Over the growth of a generation, Grammy Award and American Music Award nominee Wilson Phillips have produced a handful of albums including original material, greatest hits, a Christmas album and a compilation of cool covers of their parents’ (The Mamas & The Papas’ John and Michelle Phillips and The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, respectively) chart-topping songs.

After 46 years of friendship and thirty years of singing together, Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson, and Wendy Wilson are on their way back to Phoenix, Arizona. They will showcase their harmonious talents as the main headliner on Saturday night, April 11 in celebration of the Phoenix Pride’s 35th Anniversary Festival.

Wilson Phillips is ready to share some details…so, hold on…here we go!

ION: The three of you have sustained a very special bond for over four decades. What is the group dynamic when touring together?

WENDY: Always the same dynamic; we have a lot of fun and there is some fighting just like you would with any family. Times change but personalities stay the same.

CHYNNA: We definitely complement each other!

ION: While out on tour, you like to put new “twists” on your song set lists once in a while. How do you change things up?

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that like? You have stated that you have developed a strong connection with the gay community.

How do you feel about that today?

WENDY: Let’s answer both questions ... We love the LGBTQ community!

Truth is we love ALL of our fans and are so grateful for all of their support.

CARNIE: Won’t it be a great day when you won’t have to ask those questions?

CHYNNA AND WENDY: Yes!

CHYNNA: Well, we certainly don’t ever want to be boring!

We want to make our shows fun for everyone.

CARNIE: Really performing the songs that we love and what inspires us.

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CARNIE: I just know how honored we are that the LGBTQ fans have been so fiercely loyal to us.

CHYNNA: It’s very humbling for us.

ION: You have performed in Arizona several times over the years; what memories do you have?

CHYNNA: It’s really hot! (laughing). No really, we have had some great times in Arizona!

WENDY: I just found a picture of us from 1990 from one of our very first radio shows for KZZP radio. (pictured down left) CARNIE: Oh yeah! I remember that it was 114 degrees and I was in a Richard Tyler suit with sweat dripping down my face, hair matted to my head and I look over and Chynna and Wendy are cracking up at me with not one bead of sweat on their faces!

CHYNNA: That’s because it was dripping down our legs! (All three girls cracking up).

ION: Your number one song “Hold On” celebrates 25 years this year and was the number one song of 1990. The three of you and this particular song were featured in the hit comedy Bridesmaids in 2011. What are your thoughts about this song’s legacy?

WENDY: “Hold On” has really been the “glue” for us as artists. We treasure that song and are very proud of what it has become for so many people.

CHYNNA: I am always shocked to find out how many people have been so touched by “Hold On”. So many people have said to us in the last 25 years how it helped them get through some really tough times in their lives.

CARNIE: And Bridesmaids? Wow! What a phenomenal experience that was! It gave us the ability to reach a whole new group of fans that–well–quite frankly, weren’t even born yet when that song was first released.

ION: You are currently working on several projects. What is in the works currently and in the future for Wilson Phillips?

CHYNNA: We will continue to tour as long as our fans will have us.

WENDY: New records are in our future; we just aren’t sure of the content as of yet.

Stay tuned!

CARNIE: We are also getting ready to launch a brand new website and a new line of merchandise for men and women. We’re really excited about that!

ION: We’re so excited Wilson Phillips will be entertaining us at the 35th Phoenix Pride Festival this year. Since we are feeling nostalgic, what can we expect to see and hear during your show?

WENDY: Well, you expect Carnie to moon the audience.

CARNIE: Now wait a minute! Ah who am I kidding? She’s right. I will wear my usual penis tiara. Wearing a penis on my head makes me feel like a queen!

CHYNNA: Expect the unexpected with us.

You just never know what’s going to happen up on that stage. We will be doing something that we’ve never done before but I think I’ll keep it a surprise!

WENDY: It will be a little bit of time travel– with all of our hits and some of our favorite songs. Just one big party!

Don’t miss Wilson Phillips performance on the Main Stage after sunset on Saturday night, April 11 in celebration of the Phoenix Pride’s 35th Anniversary Festival at Steele Indian School Park

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Latrice Royale “Ooooh! The shaaade of it all!” Everybody’s favorite, lovable, ex-con turned drag queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 4, Latrice Royale comes to town! Yes, she’s large and in charge and you can see Miss Royale on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25 at The Twisted Peacock when she performs. VIP Meet ‘n’ Greet tix available!

3108 E. McDowell Rd. See ads pp. 10-11

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Drag Race Viewing Party with Clayton

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Stars Choice Talent Showcase

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Garden Variety Revue with Olivia Gardens

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Karamba Girls - Adriana Galiano & Karime Lizaldi

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Nevaeh’s High Heels & Halos

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Tejano Thursdays with Ruby Reynolds

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Absolutely Flawless with China Collins

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Elements - The Valley’s Top Drag Entertainers

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The Fabulous Mia Inez Adams

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The Tomkat Project

Tom + Katie + Scientology = Some f*cked up sh*t! Based on actual interviews and imagined scenes, seven actors portray 54 personalities, including Oprah, Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks, JLo and even little Suri Cruise. This satire skewers our obsession with celebrity. Brought to you by Stray Cat Theatre. April 24-May 9 at The Tempe Performing Arts Center, 132 E. 6th St. For tix call 480-277-1766 or go to StrayCatTheatre.org

Adult Puppet Slam Hey, these ain’t anything like the puppets living in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood! Expect salty language and “adult situations” in these quirky, edgy, short puppet shows from Arizona’s leading puppeteers. Got kids? Don’t bring ‘em! Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre on Third Avenue at 302 W. Latham St. by Hance Deck Park. Go to AZpuppets. org for more info and tix.

SpellBound!

Spend a night under the stars enjoying this fantastical production about an evil stepmother, a rotten father, villains in disguise and a heroine in this 90-minute original, magical, musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” performed May 7-24 at the lovely Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. in Phoenix. Presented by professionals and the Southwest Shakespeare Company. For tix go to SWShakespeare.org or call 480-435-6868

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Black Theatre Troupe - Phx 602-253-6890 11-25 History of the Devil Nearly Naked Theatre - Phx 602-254-2151 thru 12 Romeo & Juliet AZ Theatre Co. - Phx 602-256-6995 15-5/3 Buyer & Cellar Phoenix Theatre 602-254-2151 17-5/10 Sweet Charity AZ B’way Theatre - Peoria 623-776-8400 21-26 Newsies UofA Cenntennial Hall - Tucson 800-745-3000 21-26 Motown: the Musical ASU Gammage - Tempe 480-965-3434 24-5/9 The Tomkat Project Stray Cat Theatre - Tempe 480-227-1766 MAY 1 & 2 Adult Puppet Slam Great AZ Puppet Theatre - Phx AZpuppets.org 7-24 SpellBound!

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More than a courtroom drama, we find Satan up for parole.

is a cross between John Grisham and John Milton, the play is in seven parts, each a short flight through history, with the Devil’s identity changing radically.

April 11-25 at Nearly Naked Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix.

For tix call 602-254-2151 or visit NearlyNakedTheatre.org The Devil (David Nelson, left) fawns over his second in command; the fallen angel Verrier (Vanessa Kiernan) as they plot their return to Heaven.

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The Devil (David Nelson, left) even seduces the Actor (Andy Cahoon), proving that not even the narrator is safe from his power.

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The Devil (David Nelson, center) is attended by his demons. Clockwise from left: Verrier (Vanessa Keirnan), Procell (Austin Morris) and Sonneallon (Hillary Low).

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Panic! at the Disco With the handsome (and bisexual) Brendon Urie as the frontman, Panic! is influenced by emo, pop, electro, vaudeville and baroque pop and other vintage bands (like the Beatles. Ever heard of ‘em?)

They’re joined by emo/pop Death Cab for Cutie, Glass Animals, Family of the Year, Meg Myers and Coasts at FestivALTAZ933 on Friday, April 10 at Quail Run Park & Sports Complex, 4155 E. Virginia St. in Mesa, near Greenfield Rd. and the 202. For info & tix go to ALTAZ933.com

Keisza

This one-time Miss Canada Universe contestant was in the Royal Navy and a trained dancer. Keisza’s chirpy, disco-infused, electronic “SteamPop” style is guaranteed to make you move. Get into the groove on Sunday, April 12 at the Crescent Ballroom. 308 N. 2nd. Ave. in Phoenix. Need a ticket? Go to TicketFLy.com or CrescentPHX.com or call 877-435-9849

Hozier

Hailing from the Emerald Isle, the brooding Irishman brings his folky songs– plus the heartfelt, Grammy nominated Best Song for 2014, “Take Me To Church” to the stage on Sunday, April 19 to the Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave. in Tempe. For tix call 480-839-0707 or visit LuckyManOnline.com

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ARTIST LOCATION PHONE Arlo Guthrie Mesa Arts Center 480-644-6500 Mary Chapin Carpenter Fox Theatre - Tucson 520-547-3040 Ariana Grande US Airways Ctr. - Phoenix 800-745-3000 Barry Manilow Gila River Arena - Glendale 800-745-3000 Alabama Shakes Marquee Theatre - Tempe 480-839-0707 Interpol Rialto Theatre - Tucson 520-740-1000 Rick Springfield Fox Theatre - Tucson 520-547-3040 Country Thunder USA - Florence CountryThunder.com Panic! at the Disco Quail Run Park - Mesa ALTAZ933.com Death Cab for Cutie Quail Run Park - Mesa ALTAZ933.com Bad Religion Marquee Theatre - Tempe 480-839-0707 Morris Day & the Time Wild Horse Pass - Chandler 877-840-0457 Panda Bear Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix 602-716-2222 Keisza Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix 602-716-2222 The English Beat Musical Instrument Museum - Scotts. 480-478-6000 Hozier Marquee Theatre - Tempe 480-839-0707 Father John Misty Marquee Theatre - Tempe 480-839-0707 Ryan Adams Rialto Theatre - Tucson 520-740-1000 Kenny Rogers Wild Horse Pass - Chandler 877-840-0457 Zappa Plays Zappa Rialto Theatre - Tucson 520-740-1000 Kenny Chesney Gila River Arena - Glendale 800-745-3000 The Decemberists Mesa Arts Center 480-644-6500 OK Go Rialto Theatre - Tucson 520-740-1000 April 2015 www.IONAZ.com 53

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Aural Fixation

Rupaul - Realness

“Someone turns 18 everyday,” is a mantra RuPaul ruminated over during the creation of his eighth studio album Realness. Unlike Ru’s previous three albums from TV’s Drag Race era collaborations with producer Lucian Piane, Realness finds Ru back in the studio with Eric Kupper. WIth his help 22 years ago, Rupaul sashayed into stardom with his club-ready debut album, Supermodel of the World and club hits “Supermodel (You Better Work)” and “A Shade Shady.”

Realness is no time capsule. With artists like Disclosure and Kiesza gaining acclaim for their blatant ru-packaging of late 80s/ early 90s house and dance music, Ru’s Ru-turn to his original sound is more than warranted; it’s welcome. The album bumps right from the beginning with “LA Rhythm,” a duet with lifetime cohort Michelle Visage; “If you stay ready, you ain’t got to get ready, OK!” Like Drag Race, cameos from Rebecca Romijn, Clairy Browne, Lady Bunny, Frankmusik and David Aude fill Realness, but don’t pull focus from the queen supreme. Intimate interludes like the love story of Ru and his partner make Realness real and more personal than any other prior Ru-lease. Previous Rupaul albums depended on camp but Realness, with its exceptional retro beats and intimate lyrics is an exception to the Ru-le.

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Ibeyi – Ibeyi

“Ibeyi” is the Yoruba term for the divine spirit that exists between twins; it’s also the name of the 20-year-old FrenchCuban musical duo Naomi and Lisa-

Kaindé Díaz. Raised in Paris but in the AfroCuban tradition of Regla de la Ocha, a.k.a.

Santería, Ibeyi melds their upbringing with the contemporary influences of jazz, hip hop and electronica. Signed to XL Recordings, record label to Adele, M.I.A., FKA twigs and Radiohead, the debut album from the duo was highly anticipated, living up to the tier set by their label mates.

The song, “Eleggua” is a harmonious prayer to a Yoruba deity of the same name. “River,” about baptism and rebirth, begins with a bass heavy drum beat, treading on Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill. “River,” “Think of You” and “Weatherman” thread the ancient tribal beats of Africa and our contemporary hip-hop. Despite the simple instrumentation of the album, voice, piano and traditional percussion, the album is filled with personal lyrics. “Mama Says”–a song for their mother and “Yanira” for their late sister–are almost uncomfortable in their intimacy.

Perhaps the most radio-ready song, “Stranger/Lover” takes an elegant approach to hiphop.

Ibeyi is refreshing, worldly and above all else unaffected from all the studio techniques that convolute popular music today. Available Now

Grimes

THE DL SONGS TO DOWNLOAD ARTIST SONG Grimes Entropy Duke Dumont The Giver (Reprise) FKA Twigs Glass and Patron Kendrick Lamar King Kunta Lord Huron The World Ender Alabama Shakes Gimme All Your Love Jussie Smollet You’re So Beautiful Courtney Barnett Pedestrian at Best CHIC I’ll Be There Marina & The Diamonds Savages April 2015 www.IONAZ.com 55

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’Ho’s, Hexes & ’Mo’s Into the Woods (2014)

Maison Close (2010)

Starring: All-star cast, including Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick

Starring: Valerie Karsenti, Anne Charrier, Jemima West

Since the 1990s several studios and producers attempted to bring Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods onto the screen. It took nothing less than the Big Mouse himself to make it happen. The relatively small budget of $50 million forced cast and crew to accept pay cuts.

This popular French TV series comes to DVD for the first time. Set in a fashionable, classy bordello (a “maison close”) called Le Paradis in 1871 after one of France’s many uprisings, we meet the aging, but still lovely Véra, desperate to escape the brothel.

Angèle and the other “belles de jour” practice the World’s Oldest Profession for the greedy yet insecure Madame Hortense, a lesbian.

Alas! Poor Rosalie comes to Paris from the countryside, searching for her long lost mother, a former prostitute.

She’s tricked–and trapped–into indentured servitude at Le Paradis while her virginity is auctioned off.

This period soap opera has all the evil machinations and subterfuge of Dynasty, Dallas and the new Empire all rolled into one–but with bustles, hoop skirts, corsets, petticoats and other fripperies. With more sex. It is French, after all. Think Downton Abbey–but with a bunch of wild French whores instead of stuffy English aristocrats.

In French with English subtitles, but don’t worry. You’ll quickly get sucked into the titillating histrionics and the lush, extravagant art direction.

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Everybody knows by now the story is a “Who’s Who” of fairy tales, all thrown, well, into the woods, each with a task, upon completion revealing something spiritually more important about themselves.

The art direction, costumes and lush orchestration easily stands out in this magnificent Sondheim musical, nearly an opera.

Disney, however, insisted darker plot twists changed to make the picture more family friendly. Happily nothing is lost.

How do you top La Streep as the Witch?

You don’t. The One Note Johnny Depp is a miss as the Big Bad Wolf.

Enchanting, entrancing and emotional.

You’ll watch it again and again.

Available now. MSRP $39.95

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The Circle (2014) Starring: Sven Scheiker, Mathias Hungerbuhler Long before ION Arizona was around, before Phoenix Pride and the Stonewall Riots, a countercultural gay social network known as “The Circle” operated in Zurich, Switzerland. These men covertly operated with a certain degree of freedom.

Beginning in 1942 they published a bimonthly magazine–like our ION–with racy photos, stories, poems and erotic art, distributing it to a large, heavily guarded subscription base.

This docudrama begins in 1958 with dramatic scenarios intertwined with interviews and archival footage. The plot: Mild mannered teacher Ernst Ostertag (Scheiker) falls for the beautiful drag queen, Röbi Rapp (Hungerbuhler), performing at one of The Circle’s fabulous underground balls. Soon, Ernst gets a fire in his belly for recognition and gay rights, (and Röbi), even risking his job. After several gay murders with the city fathers making The Circle the scapegoat, the group was disbanded in 1967.

Interviews with the aging activists and archival footage lend historic voice.

Despite the faraway locale, this is the story of gay men and women around the world who fought for equal rights. Ernst and Röbi’s love story is real. Particularly winsome is the 83-year-old Röbi’s recent heartwarming performance of a song with lyrics from Ernst’s poetry. They were the first couple to be united in a civil union in Switzerland.

Don’t be afraid of the German with English subtitles. The fascinating plot moves the story along. Submitted to the Academy of Motion Arts & Sciences for Oscar nomination for “Best Foreign Film” for 2014.

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The Moon and the Sun Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, William Hurt

This action/adventure and fantasy film is based on 1997 historical/sci-fi novel. 17th century monarch, “L’état, c’est moi,” Sun King Louis XIV (Brosnan, TV’s Remington Steele series, James Bond fanchise) is determined to protect the future of la belle France by reigning for all eternity. His search for immortality leads him to capture and steal the life force from a lovely mermaid (Fan Bingbing, X-Men: Days of Future Past), but soon his 18-year-old illegitimate daughter (Scodelario, Skins) discovers the mystical creature and strikes up a friendship with her. Filmed on location in Versailles, it will be sumptuous and oh-so ooh là là!

Prediction: period pictures usually flop at the box office.

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Unfriended

Starring: Cast of unknowns “Online your memories last forever. But so do your mistakes.” Move over supernatural horror stories. There’s something new.

And even scarier. It’s cybernatural (the original title). After all, what could be more frightening than Facebook, right?

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Majesty & Meanies comes Unfriended. Popular high school girl Laura Barns (Heather Sossaman) commits suicide when an embarrassing video circulates when she was passed out at a party.

One year later, six of her less popular (and more vicious) classmates chat via Skype when a mystery guest logs on using Laura’s old account who knows quite a bit about them. If they log out or stop talking, someone dies. The truth about who posted the video emerges and each others’ secrets are revealed, testing friendships. Just like Facebook.

Lesson learned: don’t get “White Girl Wasted” at parties.

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The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Bettany The Marvel superheroes have their hands full. Desperately in need of a vacation since S.H.E.I.L.D. (an espionage, law enforcement and counter terrorism agency) was destroyed, Tony Stark (Downey, Iron Man franchise) jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program monitored by a self-aware, self-teaching artificial intelligence, Ultron (voiced by the always sinister James Spader, Pretty In Pink).

“Everyone creates the thing they dread.”

In true Frankenstein style, Ultron decides that humans are the real enemy, deciding to wipe them off the face of the Earth.

The superheroes don their lycra ‘n’ latex uniforms and set out doing what they do best: save the world.

Directed by Joss Whedon (TV’s Buffy, the Vampire Slayer) who also co-wrote the script with Stan Lee. Expecting lots of exploding things rocketing through the air accompanied by deafening sounds.

Observation: Chris Evans is hot.

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ou can thank all those socalled “bleeding heart Liberals” for things like Affordable Healthcare, National Public Radio and the Public Broadcast System–better known as PBS. Here in Arizona we’ve got “Eight” (formerly known as Channel 8). Of course, there’s Sesame Street, The McLaughlin Report and Masterpiece Theatre.

PBS also focuses on the local/state scene.

Locally, Eight’s hit Check, Please! Arizona with host Robert McGrath (of Roaring Fork fame) is now in its fifth season. Known as the “series where you dine, then dish,” every Thursday night McGrath invites ordinary people–just like you and me– to weigh in on various restaurants, cafés and diners around the Valley. No gourmet doublespeak and claptrap about too much turmeric and not enough fennel.

For the past three years, Foodies gathered Sunday, March 22 at CityScape for Eight’s Check, Please! Arizona Festival where over two dozen local, independently owned restaurants featured on past shows were invited to participate. Every chef’s kitchen was required to prepare a staggering 1,000 samples to a sold out crowd of hungry ticket holders. Up to 12 beer and wine pairings from participating wineries and breweries are included in the ticket price starting at $59 pre-advance purchase, $89 on the day of the show. (The lesson here: “Buy your tickets early!”)

Eight’s Check, Please! Arizona Festival is a lot like the popular Devoured Culinary Classic, held every year in early March

at the Phoenix Art Museum. The selected restaurants and beverage vendors set up tents with pots, pans, skillets and woks serving up plates of representative samples of their best comestibles and drafts.

This festival is a great way to sample a little something from some of the best restaurants across the Valley.

It’s like a little smorgasbord!

While everyone had something to bring to the table–so to speak. there was something to please everybody.

Texaz Grill If you’re longing for some stick-toyour-ribs food, this is the place to go. Nothing fancy, but prices reflect that. Legendary for their monstrously over-sized chicken-fried steak, their pork chops, liver & onions and fried chicken is the kind of grub that made America great. If you’re lucky you’ll get to try their chicken & dumplings on a daily special.

We felt their TEXAZ Chili was lackluster, but don’t let that dissuade you from ditching your diet when you head here. Extra helpings of Love no charge at the Texaz Grill.

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Cowboy Ciao This celebrated Wild West brasserie doesn’t serve typical chuckwagon-style fare like you might imagine. Since 1997 they’ve some served rootin’-tootin’ Modern American vittles with a Southwest flair. We sampled their Pilaneilla-cured porkbelly with peach/ cascabel compote, agave crema & mint (pictured above). A festival champ. Question: What ‘n tarnation does “Pilaneilla-cured” mean? We couldn’t find the definition. Did they make it up? This fancified specialty was created just for the festival, but Cowboy Ciao April 2015 www.IONAZ.com 65

loses points because this larrupin’ delight isn’t offered at the restaurant, gol’ dangit!

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Vogue Bistro Bar “C’mon ... Vogue!” You’ll groove to the Franco-American cuisine of this brasserie.

They presented a gorgeous ballotine of pork & chicken with gazpacho and a salad of baby greens, pickled beets

and white balsamic peach vinaigrette (pictured). Not Julia Child? Neither are we, frankly. A “ballotine” is a deboned leg of chicken or other poultry stuffed with ground meat, other ingredients, tied & braised or poached. This lovely charcuterie is traditionally served cold. We agreed this won “Best of Show” for creativity, taste and an unexpected surprise taste of something different. Now we want to make the hike to Surprise for the whole nine yards.

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Rancho Pinot For over 20 years Rancho Pinot has been serving a seasonally inspired menu created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Chrysa Robertson. All-American favorites, like creatively prepared beef, chicken, fish, chops and more make them popular.

We couldn’t get enough of the simple, yet succulent porchettastyle (suckling pig that’s butterflied, stuffed, rolled together and seasoned) braised pork served with a crispy, baked polenta (pictured top right).

Juicy, flavorful and something your tongue will kick out the back of your teeth to get to. The à la carte menu is worthy of a special occasion, but still with a “moderate” price tag that won’t murder your wallet.

6208 N. Scottsdale Rd. RanchoPinot.com

Salt Cellar Since 1971 this “Old Guard” restaurant has been serving up classics like Maryland crab cakes, filet mignon, escargot, baked & stuffed lobster and much more. They served the old fashioned favorite: Sautéed Shrimp San Remo made with portabello mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, spices, lots of garlic and even more butter (pictured second from top). Best of all: they serve ‘til 1 a.m. Sinatra would’ve loved this place.

550 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale SaltCellarRestaurant.com

Durant’s For over 60 years this fabled steak & chop house has been considered one of the great bastions for sophisticated dining in downtown Phoenix. The midcentury, mobster-like den of black banquettes with red wallpaper make people squeal for some reason.

Like the classic tale of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” the Big D. failed to impress us at the festival, forgetting to bring their “A game.” They donated a weird combo of a dreary strip of New York Strip Steak on a (cold) biscuit (pictured center) that had us pointing and saying, “There’s no ‘there’ there!”

Sometimes a reputation just ain’t enough. #notimpressed. Just sayin’. Step it up.

2611 N. Central Ave. DurantsAZ.com

Amy’s Baking Co. Remember Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares when the hothead chef flipped out and walked out of Amy’s Baking Co. in 2013? We do. And we admit: we were looking for a heaping helping of Totes Crazy on Toast when we visited Amy & Sam Bouzaglo’s stall. Instead we found the two enfants terribles of reality TV to April 2015 www.IONAZ.com 67

be charming.

Not only that, they served a fabulous orzo w/ fresh basil pesto, parmesan and sugar pea salad, perfect for summer. We loved their aromatic curry chicken salad– mayonnaise free (pictured above)! Amy’s tangy Key Lime Tart won our heart. Would we go to their restaurant? Absolutely.

Need something to wet your whistle? Southern Wine & Spirits sponsored a variety of fine breweries and vintners who were on hand to quench the crowd’s thirst with generous samplings of beer and wine. And I mean a very generous sampling.

This festival is a great way to sample restaurants from around the Valley. ‘Til then, you can check them out on a TV near you on Eight’s Check, Please! Arizona.

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all, dark and handsome. The arrestingly exquisite 25-year-old Rain Dove’s brooding beauty and glamorous good looks are taking fashion runways by storm. She’s walked at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and modeled for Calvin Klein, H&M, JeanPaul Gaultier and Michael Kors. Marie Claire recently identified her as one of “Eleven Women Who Are Redefining Beauty.”

Who is Rain Dove? She’s an androgyne, supermodel, actor, lesbian, humanitarian and she’s breaking the binary gender laws and the status quo about beauty for women–and men.

She is signed on as, both, male and female with her agency.

“It’s incredible what one image can do,” Dove reflected about her career as a model. “An image can tell people that its okay to embrace a different side of themselves, to stand out, to choose how they want to express themselves. And that has been such a rewarding process to be a part of telling people it’s safe to be themselves.”

ION: Genderqueer, genderbender, genderfuck, androgynous, gender variant, male/andro, Let’s talk about labels.

Rain: As human beings it’s important for us to be able to label things and communicate.

Our labeling system has become so efficient that it’s become inefficient. What was used to streamline the world around us–he, she, red, blue–began to impede our ability to efficiently and politely tell somebody about our experiences and describe ourselves to each other because we have so many labels out there.

It’s very difficult to define ourselves to

people without offending them. Personally, I don’t care what people call me as long as they have positive intent. People’s definitions of me do not define what I can do myself. It’s always an honor to have people recognize me in any form. Nothing anybody can say is truly definitive.

The only truth is my word.

ION: How do you feel being desired by straight men, gay men, straight women, gay women?

Rain: An orgasm is an orgasm! I was kind of an ‘ugly duckling,’ (isn’t that every single model’s story you’ve ever heard?) Different forms of affection coming from different people who see a different thing has been really flattering.

I’m openly dating. I’m ‘pansexual.’ I date whomever turns me on and gets me off. If you’re a good person, that’s what I’m into. It’s been a really great exploration so far.

ION: How’s the fashion industry treating you?

Rain: I get a lot of rejection–a lot of people do. You don’t need everyone to love you in this industry. Just the right people.

The rewarding part is finding people who understand me–more than I understand myself. Helping me find part of me I didn’t even know existed through clothing and photography. The first time I did a female shoot I thought it was a men’s shoot. They said, ‘There’s no way we can shoot you as a man; you’re such a beautiful woman’ and I cried. I couldn’t think anyone could ever think I was beautiful. It changed the way I look at myself.

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Rain: I’m a “gender capitalist.” I do whatever I feel is going to get me somewhere and I’m gonna capitalize on it. If I’m going to a club it’s better to be a female. I get free drinks, no cover. If the Titanic were sinking I’d also want to be a female. But as a male I think you get more respect; I feel like I can do a lot of work unapologetically–everything I do is right, everything I say is right. As a guy I feel more comfortable. As a female I feel more empowered.

ION: I don’t see you wearing a frilly, flowered dress.

Rain: Exactly! Every person has a difference sense. Sex sells and there’s different types of sex out there. Just because you can’t picture me in a floral dress doesn’t mean I wouldn’t wear one or that my body doesn’t deserve one. But it definitely signifies that we’ve created a construct that defines what people should or shouldn’t wear or how they look.

ION: You’re signed on with your agency as both, male and female, but model as “all capacities of the human condition.”

Rain: That was really important to me.

Other agencies at the time told me that “male” was the only gender they would sign me as. When I was younger I felt like an ugly woman. I didn’t really care! I just didn’t feel like a cute sorority girl who would seduce a guy into buying me a cappuccino at Starbucks. I love my body. I’m not going to feel ugly. Offering me an opportunity as a female was an important thing. There are different kinds of women. Everyone has limitless expressions. We are infinite human beings.

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Clothing doesn’t have a sexual preference.

It’s about showing commercial industry that there’s consumer value to the queer culture. No private company is responsible or obligated to represent anyone in any way. No one has to be diverse. But consumer power can change the way they advertise.

ION: What’d the greatest lesson the fashion industry needs to learn?

Rain: It needs to remind itself that it’s a commercial industry and an art industry.

People who buy these products are not stupid. People are just looking for representation of who they are.

ION: What do you say to a young man or young woman or young person who is struggling with a different need for presentation of their gender?

Rain: There’s a difference between social dysmorphia and body dysmorphia. A lot of people identify as ‘trans’ because they feel not that they’re unhappy with what their body is giving them, but what society is giving their bodies. They’ll change their body physically in order to gain different certain privileges or treatment that we give to people with a different set of genitalia.

I want people to realize they are not alone. Transgender is beautiful thing.

I want people to rise up against social dysmorphia. People want to express themselves differently. Nobody has the right to tell you what feathers or scales or colors you should be representing yourself with. People might make fun of you, but that’s part of the problem; people are afraid.

People who tease us will never have that time back. Ever. The way you choose to be can never be wrong. If everyone does it, then it’s ‘the cool thing to do.’

You have your body for only so long.

There’s a whole world out there to explore.

There’s much more than going out to a club, getting drunk and vomiting on your friends in a $50,000 car and saying, ‘I’m not doing it again!’

ION: What would you like for people to know that might surprise them about you?

Rain: I eat constantly! Also, I do as much humanitarian work as possible. I do a lot of physical work; I love landscaping. My agency hates it–I always have dirt under my nails.

Even though I’m doing high fashion modeling, walk in heels, wear $30,000 worth of clothes, I still get my hands dirty. I’ll never be too glam to get dirty.

ION: Who would you like to walk for?

Rain: I would love to walk for Jean Paul Gaultier. I’ve modeled for him; he ‘gets’ me. I’d like to walk for Victoria’s Secret. They need me, I have great tits: 32 DD. I can walk in heels like nobody’s business. They need to take a chance.

Rain is part of Queer Fashion Week, April 16-19 in Oakland, CA. She will also appear on the VOD series Dyke Central to be released on April 10. Check out DykeCentral.com. She was part of the Oxygen Network’s January 2015 four-part series, Living Different.

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LIFE Photos by Scotty Kirby. | Fashion Editor Benjamin Neher.

Hair by Johanna Lorraine at RePose Salon & Spa CityScape. | Production Assistance by Kevin Bushaw

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pring is time to ditch black. With our sizzling temps, who wants to wear black anyway? The men’s Spring/Summer ‘15 season was brimming with desert shades of brown and tan, monochromatic blues, optic whites, and orange sunsets. Model Cory sports these colors in looks for our daily lives, paying homage to our Arizona landscapes and architecture in celebration of Pride.

Macy’s Scottsdale Fashion Square

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5213 N Central Ave., Phoenix 602.277.4822

Blu Boutique

4750 N Central Ave., Phoenix 602.277.8425

LET’S GET PHYSICAL Admit it, you have a dozen or so different outfits for the gym. A sexy tank and sweat shorts should get you noticed for all the right reasons.

Tank Top: Diesel. Shorts: Todd Snyder for Champion. - both available at Hub. Shoes: Nike - available at Macy’s Scottsdale Fashion Square.

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NINE TO FIVE It’s a living! If you have to layer for work, linen is your new best friend for the warmer months. It breathes well, and these light colors reflect sunlight. Don Johnson would approve.

Blazer: Perry Ellis. V-neck shirt w/ grommets: Kenneth Cole Reaction.

Pants: Polo by Ralph Lauren Shoes: G.H. Bass & Co Watch: Fossil Above items available at Macy’s Scottsdale Fashion Square Sunglasses and Belt available at Blu Boutique

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SPRING IN YOUR STEP There’s not too much time left before we spend the entire summer in tank tops. If you’re wanting to try something new, these drop-crotch pants are, both edgy and comfortable for a street look that alters the norm.

Hoodie: Diesel.

Pants: Zanerobe.

Both available at Hub. Tank top and necklace availabel at Blu Boutique.

Shoes: Model’s own

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IT’S A MATCH! We all want to look our best.

Whether it’s a first date at FEZ, or your first anniversary as a legally married couple here in Arizona. Printed shirts make a statement without overkill.

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SUNDAY FUNDAY We all love brunch, it’s a great excuse to drink before noon! Responsibly, of course.

Casual loafers and a simple polo never go out of style. White shorts pair perfectly with everything in your closet until the snow birds return.

Polo: Calvin Klein. Shorts: Polo

by Ralph Lauren. Loafers: Alfani.

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he rainbow reflects millions of colors within the spectrum of light.

We see pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Subtle variations of color are hidden from the human eye including black and white. People are the same as the colors of the rainbow. We often only see the ones who really stand out.

Others may be inconspicuous, still shine just as brilliantly, but we may not always see them with our limited scope of vision. This doesn’t mean that they aren’t just as beautiful, adding to the magnificence of the entire, vibrant display. ION Arizona magazine recognizes these beautiful people who are like the colors of our rainbow flag and make our community dazzle. Look for them everywhere!

Ira Sanchez

Rising Star

Hey, Mr. Smarty Pants! Ira is an activist and scholar, currently is an honors student at Phoenix College, transferring to ASU. He’s a delegate for Model United Nations, organized protests and organized the United Nations Ass’n. for Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Committee in addition to authoring scholarly writings. That’s just the beginning of his accomplishments!

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The OUTScouts

Outstanding youth Riley Ongle and Brett Freeman are two of the OUTScouts, part of one•n•ten’s youth leadership group that helps plan the one•n•ten annual OUTdoors Camp. Additionally, they also go on several outdoor adventure trips every year, help with special events and volunteer efforts. We look to these enterprising and ambitious youths as future leaders in the community.

Joe Gesullo & Bobby Gordon The Passion Award

For over 35 years the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the oldest non-profit LGBT Chamber of Commerce in the nation, boasting nearly 2,000 individual and businesses as members.

Bobby Gordon is Director of Marketing and a member of the Board of Directors.

He was worked hard, raising awareness of the impact GPGLCC has in our LGBT and allied business communities.

Joe Gesullo is Chair of the GPGLCC. “I am proud of fostering communication and partnership across our community.”

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Lesley Hafalia Most Valuable Volunteer

The biggest heart beats strong inside Lesley, a volunteer at one•n•ten. “Nothing makes me happier than helping youth, whether they are LGBTQA or straight. They’re the future of our communities, nationally and around the world. Each one is special and unique, deserving love, respect and guidance. I’m proud of my own children and all my lovelies at one•n•ten.”

Schuster Printing Unsung Heroes

Tracy, Carrie & Elaine from Schuster Printing donate printing products and services to such worthy causes as the YMCA, Valle del Sol, Down Syndrome Network and many, many more. Their tireless dedication to Aunt Rita’s and deep involvement in the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce get snaps from us!

Coletta Spurling Straight Ally

What a classy chassis! If you’ve ever been to Los Olivos Hand Car Wash, you can thank warm-hearted owner Coletta.

For more than 25 years Los Olivos and Coletta along with her fab staff have been friends of the LGBT community. Thank you for being a friend, Coletta!

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Ray Bradford & Frank Deering Community Outreach & Fantastic Fundraisers

Tumbleweed has been in the Valley for over 43 years. The organization is strictly local; the money they receive stays here to help our young homeless neighbors.

Ray Bradford joined Tumbleweed about three years ago. “It wasn’t my intention to become the Tuesday volunteer lunch cook, but I’ve loved every minute of it!

“We’re challenged every day with minimal resources and incredible needs, but we do it. That’s what makes volunteering at Tumbleweed so challenging. What makes it rewarding is the kids. I’m grateful that our Valley has Tumbleweed and the work they do.”

Frank Deering was introduced to Tumbleweed by Ray. “He hooked me saying it would change who I was as a person; he was right!”

A recent fundraising event garnered $7,500. The money will help improve the new Tumbleweed Green Kitchen, in their new facility on 24th Street and Roosevelt.

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Dee Jae Galaxy & Trixxie Deluxxe Mister & Miss Phoenix Gay Pride The new faces of Phoenix Pride royalty, Dee Jae Galaxy and Trixxie Deluxxe will represent Phoenix Pride.

They are role models for our community, raising awareness of Phoenix Pride Grants & Scholarship programs, helping Valley LGBTQ youth continue their education.

Pup Tugger Mr. Phoenix Leather ’15

A cyclone blew “Pup Tugger” here from Wichita, Kansas in 2013. He’s a member of Phoenix Boys of Leather as well as AZ Pups & Handlers. He will go on to represent the Phoenix Leather Community in the International Mr. Leather Contest in Chicago this May.

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Get your very own “Pride Blast Off” powder portrait created just for you

by LeakedGlass Productions on Saturday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m.

You can only get it at the Phoenix Pride VIP Experience! Tix at PhoenixPrideTickets.org

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April 2015

Vol. 9, Issue 1

OUTRAGEOUS! OUTRAGEOUS! Unfair and unbalanced. We decide.

ANY RESEMBLANCE TO THE TRUTH IS TRAGICALLY ACCIDENTAL

Dolce & Gabbana Bad Gays Open HQ in Indiana

OUTRAGEOUS!

Indianapolis – Designer kingpins Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana might have lost their thimbles when they spoke out against gay marriage and gay parenting recently. No uterus is for rent. No “designer” offspring.

signed in a law guaranteeing “religious freedom” and covertly supporting the discrimination of the LGBT population on that basis, the Hoosier State has been hemorrhaging tax dollars. Conventions and businesses are giving bigots the boot as they rapidly vacate the Great Plains State for more liberal Gays everywhere from Sir Elton John down ANY RESEMBLANCE TOdesigning THE TRUTH IS TRAGICALLY ACCIDENTAL climates. are calling for a boycott of the duo’s dazzling duds. The Milan studios have been packed up and are moving due to the Gov. Pence said, “We love those Super Mario backlash.

Brother spaghetti-slurpers! We are thrilled that those queer little damn Dagos are coming “Indiana or Bust!” they said. “We are to Indiana! We welcome those nelly Wops moving our atelier and operations to a decent here with almost open arms,” Pence said.

“But our religious beliefs forbids me being country where they will appreciate us! That country is Indiana!” affectionate with Guineau faggots. I’m sure you understand.”

Since Indiana governor Mike Pence quietly

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OUTRAGEOUS! “Liza With a Relapse.”

Her Gays Are Gone.

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memories. Well, and booze, pills, cocaine, and New York City ‑ Broadway superstar and a ratty old red sequined pant suit.”

Hollywood film legend Liza Minnelli, 69, was admitted yet once again into another in Minnelli, the daughter of drug addled superstar a long string of rehabilitation facilities for ANY RESEMBLANCE TO THE TRUTH TRAGICALLY ACCIDENTAL JudyISGarland proves that the Appletini never even more substance abuse. Insiders report falls far from the tree, entering the unnamed that a dwindling gay fan base has Minnelli ANY TRAGICALLY ACCIDENTAL facilityIS singing, “Life is a Cabernet, old feelingRESEMBLANCE forgotten and alone. TO THE TRUTH chum!” as she weaved unsteadily through the doors.

“Maybe this time, for the first time, maybe this time she’ll stay‑sober, that is,” said one Minnelli was visited by supporters Cher and anonymous source. “Andy, Halston, Peter Madonna. “We know what it’s like to see our Allen. All of her gay friends are long gone.

New, young gay fans flew the coop, flocking gays desert us,” they said. “We wish Liza a speedy recovery. But without any speed.” to Gaga, Britney, even Katy Perry. Poor old Liza is left with nothing. Nothing but

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n honor of all the new Easter shoes purchased at a Payless ShoeSource near you ... this month’s Favorite Bitch is all about ‘hos on the go! All over busses, streets and taxi cabs. Their boots were made for walkin‘ ... right into some bullshit!

Dear Miss Tiger, I take the Light Rail to work every weekday morning. I sit in the same seat every day. I stare at the same male passenger all the time. He’s over six feet tall and has these incredibly large feet. I want to invite him out for drinks.

How do I do so while riding the bus and not feel somewhat embarrassed?

— Trent Dear Washington West To Central Station Stalker, Boo, you’re on public transportation for God’s sake! And you’re really worried about being embarrassed? Motha fuckahs are puking, adults are talking to imaginary friends, folks are having bipolar moments, geriatrics are shitting in their Depends Undergarments and domestic disputes run amok. Trust me when I say ... ya ain’t got shit to worry about.

P.S. I know you’re an undercover size queen, Trent. But don’t be fooled into thinking he has a big dick just because of his Hush Puppies ... their bark may be louder than the bite given to your rear end. NEXT! Dear Miss Tiger, I throw on a pink wig and give blow jobs to random guys all the time. How do I remain a slut and still walk down the street with dignity?

— Tina

Dear Your Momma Named You Right, I highly doubt you walk the streets with any dignity ... more like hand-in-hand with your pimp. NEXT! Dear Miss Tiger, I was on vacation in New York City. I got in a cab and the driver literally turned around and asked if he could suck my dick!

Should I report him to the mayor?

— Curtis in Scottsdale Dear Feed The Meter, Darling, you should’ve busted your marbles down that Hungry Hungry Hippo! The money you saved on cab fare would’ve covered at least two or more trips to Starbucks. By the way, do you really think that complaining to the mayor’s office is gonna get you anywhere? Bitches are gettin’ run over by busses and trains ... and are still waiting to be heard. You really think the mayor gives a shit about some perverted troll going the extra mile to provide customer service?

Wanna talk to me LIVE about this kind of bullshit and more? Then join me April 27th on Derek and Romaine • SiriusXM OutQ 106 at 7pm MT! Visit my website for more information on columns and upcoming radio appearances Miss Tiger Advice columnist • SiriusXM radio personality ... and everyone’s #FAVORITEBITCH Website FavoriteBitch.com Twitter @ MissTiger Advice ask@misstiger.com

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rom the “It Happened in Aspen” Files: Have you ever noticed that handsome Cameron Goebler (A) looks an awful lot like that cute kid Freidrich (B) from The Sound of Music?

Some of Fred’s Alpine skills might’ve helped our little Tyrolean tootsie B Cameron out when he slalomed downed the slippery slopes of Aspen recently, breaking his gorgeous femur.

Ouch!

But there’s always a silver lining! (Or C titanium, in this case, since Cam has 15 inches of the stuff in his leg now.) Cameron and Endodontist to the Stars, Dr. Kevin Axx (C),“Trump Bumped” elbows with trillionaire tartlet Ivanka (D) at the Prada boutique. Cameron saved the day when he helped fashionality Donna Karan (E) with an Instagram upload! DKNY is one of Barbra Streisand’s besties, so it’s kinda the same as hanging out with Babs.

So through “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,” So now Cam and Babs are buddies, too. It’s all quite logical.

People who need people!

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Please don’t “striptease” the animals! Phoenix ex-pat and hottie Joel Anderson (F) spent thousands of dollars getting a big, fancy engineering degree at A ASU and he’s putting his skills to work, girlfriends! Joel done packed up and moved to Los Angeles and he engineered a way for his moneymaker to earn a little moola as go-go guy “Johnny Ford” at Fubar in WeHo and Ripples in Long Beach at the weekly “Adonis Lounge” parties ... hunkfilled parties where it all comes off! If anybody can engineer an erection, it’s Joel. And I ain’t talking about a building, either, E dolls!

It’s a good thing I just happen to be an Erection Detection expert. And that diploma didn’t even cost me one red cent! There are some things that you learn in life that you don’t have to go to school for.

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I look forward to seeing you all at Splash Bash and Pride.

Make you sure you misbehave, too! I’ll be there watching!

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pril 4 brings us a dramatic “Total Lunar Eclipse of the Heart.” So turn around, Bright Eyes. This wolf-howler of a Moon will mean purging relationships and material items. It may be extremely emotional, but calm down.

Mercury’s superior solar conjunction on April 10 prior just in time for Splash Bash! enabling you to gather relevant information and share these facts with friends and lovers. Celebrate with all of them! Show your Phoenix Pride!

Aries Mar. 21 - Apr. 20

You’re a “Me first,” kind of person. Your childlike, unbridled excitement is infectious.

You’ll have a crowd surrounding you at Phoenix Pride. Birthday Rams bring a new perspective to an important project or event like Splash Bash.

Taurus Apr. 21 - May 20

You’re a no-nonsense kinda person, but deep down you’re really sensitive and you take things personally. Don’t be so butt-hurt all the time. A birthday finds you living large and in luxurious surroundings, like a day at Splash Bash!

Gemini May 21 - June 21

Virgo Aug. 23 - Sep. 22

You’re a thinker and problem solver. You get to the root of a problem through relentless interrogation, freaking people out. Sudden moves, biting and slapping make you retreat, which is odd, considering your own tactics.

Libra Sep. 23 - Oct. 22

You’re a fickle lover. Did you know that you have a reputation for that? Well, the cat’s outta the bag now! You’re not exactly a slut, but you are a heartbreaker. You’re emotional and eager to please. And, boy, do you ever!

Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov.23

Pluto is your ruling planet, taking 246 years to revolve around the Sun. I’m not saying you’re slow, but this makes you­, let’s say­ “methodical.” Like the icy planet, you never sweat. You will not be denied anything. Not anything.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 23

You’re naturally adventurous and this month you’re open to new situations. It might be professionally or romantically. Answer “yes” or “no.” It’s up to you. But try to use a little tact for once.

Capricorn Dec. 23 - Jan. 20

You dread boredom and crave intellectual stimulation. On the downside: you abandon hobbies and grand, but unfinished projects are common. Your creativity is given full reign. Now if you can only stick with a project...

You’re dependable and loyal. Caps make good teachers, bankers and bureaucrats because you love being mired down with details and lots of red tape. Live a little! Let your hair down for Phoenix Pride!

Cancer June 22 - July 22

You’re typically a rebel and love to act up, but you also really dislike unpleasant situations and bad behavior in public. You hate being denied freedom or choice. That’s why Phoenix Pride is so perfect for you.

Keep your butt plug in your hole! Your moody nature makes everything so damn complicated. Admit it: you know this. Phoenix Pride is coming! Do something unexpected and shock others. Don’t get arrested.

Aquarius Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Pisces Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Your compassion, brilliant conversation and talent make you a strong friend. Your ability Your bold and brazen nature make you a to sense undercurrents and detect anything leader. Your animal magnetism makes you “fishy” going on is typical. Still waters run the center of attention, but don’t let your controlling nature drive everybody crazy. Yes. deep. You’ll “hook” a new friend at Splash Bash.

We said it: you drive everybody crazy. Don’t act surprised. You’re still loved.

Leo July 23 - Aug. 22

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