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WHITE PARTY

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17 W. Vernon Ave., Unit 3 Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 750-1164 www.IONAZ.com ionarizona@me.com PUBLISHER / SALES / FOUNDER Jack M. Tesorero .................................... jacktesorero@me.com EDITOR Deon Brown ............................................ ionazeditor@me.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kevin Bushaw ............................................. kbushaw@me.com ART DIRECTOR .............................................. Alex Campos COPY EDITOR .................................................. Austin Head PRODUCTION & ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS ionazproduction@me.com NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863 TUCSON ADVERTISING SALES Danny Catt ........................................................ (520) 429-5905 danny.catt@gmail.com DIRECTOR OF EVENTS Christopher Tong .............................................. (702) 883-2525 chris.bgcentertainment@gmail.com

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ast month we asked our readers to send a photo of their tattoos. We were blown away by all the submissions. I love asking people why the choose their tattoos and their eyes light up. They are passionate and love to explain their meaning. Plus, most people plan to add to their human canvas. Check out some of the amazing tattoos on page 72. Speaking of thin skin, owning a LGBTQ business has been the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. We face many challenges every day. Some are the nature of owning any business and others are created by man. We are attacked on many fronts including competitors, social media and sometimes even a member of our community. Personally, I am passionate about what we do here and prefer to rise above and move forward. Life’s too short to look back and sink to new lows. As Michelle Obama said (God, I miss them), when they go low, we go high.

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Last month the City of Phoenix, along with the help of Phoenix Pride and one•n•ten, took one step toward marking our territory with the addition of two rainbow-striped pedestrian crosswalks. One is located near downtown Phoenix by the Parson’s Center for Health and Wellness, and the other is on 7th Avenue in the Melrose District. Many other cities have embraced their LGBTQ communities and have done similar projects in a show of solidarity and support. And speaking of Melrose … there‘ll be some exciting changes and additions coming soon. Look for more exciting information in the next IONs. Stay tuned! I hope you enjoy this issue as you cuddle up to your air conditioner this month. Have a wonderful, safe and cool August.

Jack Tesorero Passionate Publisher

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Comedy Night at Plazma “I met a man who said he hadn’t had a bite in weeks. So I bit him.” Okay, okay, that joke stinks, but the stand-up comedians and the jokes at Plazma are top notch! They’ll have you laughing ‘til the vodka shoots outta your nose. Every Thursday night at 9 p.m. at Plazma, 1560 E. Osborn Rd. in Phoenix.

Kobalt Bar Grand Reopening Since 2006 Kobalt is a midtown favorite suds ‘n’ sipping station. They’ve relocated to a bigger, better, superglam cocktail lounge with a great view! Still the best in karaoke, they’ll now feature a new menu of signature cocktails & local beers–but they’re keeping the same friendly faces. The big night is Friday, August 3 at 6 p.m. at Park Central Mall, 3110 N. Central Ave, Ste. 175.

Joseph & Stacy’s Pancake Breakfast Ooh la la! Everyone loves les pancakes! Join Joseph & Stacy for their 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast, Gay Paree style! This “petit déjeuner” includes pancakes (they’re kinda like crêpes), les saucisses, (sausages), ribs, crab legs and more, with the most fantastique Marie Sanglant (Bloody Mary) bar ever! Benefiting the Phoenix Pride Scholarship Fund, the $20 fee enters you to win a trip to Paris! Sunday, August 12 at Stacy’s @ Melrose, 4343 N. 7th Ave. Á bientȏt!

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Barbra Seville’s Wonderful 100 AIDS Walk Phoenix is coming! After ten years Barbra Seville & her team are ready for their last walk. Make it special! Join the team and register at these events or online at Wonderful100.org Sat. Aug. 4 - Cobra Arcade • Mon. Aug. 27 - High Heel Bingo at Kobalt • Sun. Sept. 9 - BSW100 Takes Over “Pussy & Friends” at Charlie’s • Sat. Sept. 15 - “SATC” Trivia Night Kobalt • Fri. Oct. 26 - Coors Light Bus Bar Crawl • Sat. Oct. 27 Barbra Seville Show at The Rock. • Sun. Oct. 28 - AIDS Walk downtown Phx.

30th Annual Shrimp Boil at Charlie’s For three decades now Charlie’s owner John King has been importing those juicy, tender crustaceans from the blue waters of the Sea of Cortez at Rocky Point and boilin’ ‘em up for his friends and customers at the club. Peel ‘em & eat ‘em! The feeding frenzy happens on Sunday, September 2 at 7 p.m. Charlie’s, 727 W. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix.

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LOCATION The Cash OZ Bar The Rock OZ Bar The Cash The Rock Film Bar Plazma Kobalt The Anvil Stacy’s @ Melrose The Anvil Dick’s Cabaret BS West Tempe Ctr. for the Arts The Anvil Karamba FLEX Spa Karamba FLEX Spa Charlie’s The Rock

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New documentary about designer genius opens in theatres.

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y shows are about “ sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. It’s for the excitement and the goosebumps. I want heart attacks. I want ambulances.” ― Alexander McQueen A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of designer Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, archives, visuals and music, McQueen is a portrait of an inspired, yet tortured fashion visionary. Born and raised in East London’s working-class neighborhood, nothing in the background of Lee Alexander McQueen hinted at his future. McQueen’s fierce romanticism made him one of the most original and influential artists of his time. Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui capture McQueen’s life and work in their new documentary. Intimate one-onone interviews with family, friends and colleagues, footage from runway shows and previously lost video of McQueen reveal an unmatched talent expressing his darkest fantasies and greatest ambitions through his revolutionary design and spectacular showings.

“We wanted to speak with all of the people in his life who were intimately connected with his creativity,” says Bonhôte. “He was an obsessive genius running on raw energy and instinct. There was something not quite civilized about him.” McQueen created fantastically realized new worlds that riveted audiences. He sent models strutting down the runway with live wolves on leashes, used armour and masks to obscure the faces of some of the most beautiful women in the world. He drenched his runway in rain or blanketed it with snow, experimented with nudity, and dropped his trousers as a finale, saying, “You’ve got to put your pubic hair in Anna Wintour’s face.” Before long the world’s top models were clamoring to be included in his over-thetop productions. Kate Moss takes the runway in hologram form and Naomi Campbell struts down the catwalk wearing golden ram’s horns. During one show, the set caught fire and McQueen insisted it be left to burn as the models continued to walk. At 27-years-old, he was named creative director of the fabled house of Givenchy. As much as August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 31

McQueen loved Paris, it was difficult to fit in. The French fashion media panned McQueen’s first showing and unimpressed by the designer who appeared at the show’s end in baggy pants, boxy short sleeved shirt and running shoes, carrying an open beer. His irreverence, cheek and rebel spirit was lost in Paris. He was abusing drugs and alcohol, and his temper could be uncontrollable. He sold 51 percent of his label to Gucci for an estimated 50 million dollars, but everything had changed; the fun was gone. He had driven away old friends and became an increasingly lonely figure, isolated and trapped in a deep depression. By the time his collection was in stores, Lee McQueen was dead—not in front of an adoring audience, but alone in his home. At the height of his acclaim, the man who collaborated with Tim Burton and Lady Gaga, designed stage costumes for David Bowie and directed videos for Björk, once again shocked the world by ending it all. McQueen’s influence lives on. He had an unparalleled understanding of the craft of making clothes that he could push in any direction. In a 20year career, he created more fashion than most people could in 80 years. “I want to be a wallflower,” he said. “Nondescript. Just not anything. I don’t want to see me.” Alexander McQueen and the world he created with his fashion will never be invisible or forgotten. McQueen opens August 3 exclusively at Harkins Theaters.

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“ t’s time to cha-cha! Or rhumba. Or salsa. Or tango. Possibly a paso doble? Maybe even ... the Forbidden Dance ... the lambada!” Get ready for the annual “Dancing for one•n•ten” sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Bud Light. This crowd-pleasing spectacle gives our community’s best and brightest a chance to jitterbug live, and on-stage, in a dazzling competition displaying their talent and skill, determining who can out-foxtrot, grandstand or do a little showboating for a chance to win the audience’s heart. Well, and bragging rights, of course. Best of all, they’re fundraising for one•n•ten, our local agency benefiting LGBTQ youth across the Valley. Eleven sensational couples representing your favorite bars, clubs, restaurants, businesses and valued sponsors team up with a professional dancer for painstaking hours of intensive training courtesy of the talented instructors at Arizona Ballroom Champions while they boogie-woogie their way into your hearts. Each dance team agrees to raise at least $2,000 for one•n•ten by encouraging supporters to vote for them through online donations. Each team is also sponsored and receives support from a great line up of bars and businesses that often host their own “preview fundraisers.” Pool parties, Jell-O shots, drag show turnabouts ... anything goes when it comes to bringin’ in that coin in this thrilling, crowdpleasing event. one•n•ten’s mission is to serve LGBTQ youth and young adults. The nonprofit organization supports youth (con’t.) August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 37

ages 14-24 by empowering them through social and service programs that promote self-expression, selfacceptance, leadership development and healthy life choices. Hundreds of Valley youth have benefited from their services—including a few of this year’s contestants. “Dancing 4 one•n•ten has always been about the larger community coming together for the youth LGBTQ community,” said Nathan Rhoton, Executive Director (and–ahem– competition winner emeritus). The last few years have seen a dramatic upswing in the fundraising our contestants undertake, along with the businesses they represent. In just the last two years, the contest has raised nearly $150,000 for our youth and our programs, proving dancing can—and is—truly changing and saving lives.” The competition includes a People’s Choice and a Judge’s Award. The dancer with the highest points will be designated the Grand Champion Award. This year’s event theme is Dancing Around the World featuring regionallyinspired dance numbers. Meet the sparkling dancing teams who dedicated their time, energy and talent they’ll be sharing on the stage. Maybe Mike Johnson will please you with a Polka. Perhaps Savannah Stevens will show you that she really can Can-Can. Will Fred Arbona give us a little bit of Mambo Italiano? Scaramouche! Scaramouche! Can Tuesday Mahrle do Fandago? There’s only one way to find out who’ll be the Cha-Cha Champion! This is the glittering event of the year that you won’t want to miss. We guarantee! 38

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Which team are you rooting for? Aneesh Ratan & Selina Vega representing 101.5 LIVE Phoenix Devon Norris & Diona Peltcs representing ReBar Fred Arbona & Paige Knuth representing Stacy’s @ Melrose Kalp Parikh & Shannon Piece representing The Rock Kristofer Lee & Iliana Gonzalez representing Phoenix Pride Lady Christian & Elvin Dioquino representing the Imperial Court of Arizona Letitia Frye & Jordyn Reyes representing Lustre Bar Mike “Emm Jay” Johnson & Iliana Gonzalez representing BS West Savannah Stevens & Shawn Nerdahl representing Miss Gay Western States America Tuesday Mahrle & Freddie Maese representing Kobalt

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Cruisin’s Playmates

Wednesday nights just got a whole lot more titillating with an all new show! The seductive Nikki Knowles and exotic Lisa St. Laurent are a surefire duo. They promise to entertain and delight audiences every Wednesday night at 10:30 p.m. All this glamour in one place—and there’s no cover. It all happens at Cruisin’ 7th, 3702 N. 7th St. in Phoenix. See ad on p. 29 (Nikki Knowles photo: Scotty Kirby)

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SHOW / PERFORMER(S) Welcome Aubrey Gahlichi Trinity The Tuck Taylor

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Claudia B & Coco St. James - The Strip Factor The Next Big Star with Naomi St. James T Party hosted by Gia DeMilo Ariana Miller Show Diamond in Fuego Cruisin’s Playmates with Nikki & Lisa Urban Thursdays with Ruby Reynolds Piping Hot Thursdays with Piper M’Shay Coco’s Charm School TGIF (Thank Grande Its Friday) with Espressa Grande 4Some Revue with Miley, Gia, Piper & Luna Special Event Rotating Drag Shows New Times Best Drag Show Freaky Fridays with Celia Putty Elements - The Valley’s Top Drag Entertainers Volt Vixxxens with Naomi St. James Lady Christian’s Lady & the Tramps The Barbra Seville Show Pussy’s Patio Show Sinful Saturday Hosted by Sonja Jae Savage Excuse Our Beauty Revue Pussy LeHoot & Friends The Showgirl Follies Big Sexy Show Top 40 Sundays Adriana Galliano Show The Queens of Brunch

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Charlie Puth

Even if “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” Charlie will still sing to you. YouTube catapulted Charlie to fame, and he has perfect pitch. See Charlie on Tuesday, August 21 at the Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave. in Phoenix.Visit TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

Shakira

The Columbian She-Wolf brings her sensual “Waka Waka” to the Valley on Sunday, August 26 to the Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix. Go to TicketMaster.com or 800-745-3000 before you can’t remember to forget.

Sam Smith & Beth Ditto

Dreamy Brit Sam brings “The Thrill of It All” to Phoenix. He brings along the self-described “fat, feminist lesbian from Arkansas,” Beth Ditto. Don’t miss them on Friday, August 31 at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave. in Glendale. Tix: 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or GilaRiverArena.com

AUGUST 2018 ION CONCERT CALENDAR DATE ARTIST 7 Diplo 3 G-Eazy, Ty Dolla Sign 4 Lisa Loeb 7 Tony Bennett 12 Weezer & Pixies 17 Panic! At the Disco 17 O-Town 21 Charlie Puth 21 Sawyer Fredericks 22 Jack White 23 Lady Antebellum 24 Rod Stewart & Cyndi Lauper 25 Otis Day 26 Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie 26 Shakira 28 Jack Johnson 30 Lost 80s Live 31 Sam Smith, Beth Ditto

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David Cross

You might know him as Tobias Fünke or maybe as Todd Margaret. Comedy Central calls David Cross one of the Top 100 Stand Up Comedians of All Time. Now you can see him on his new tour, “Oh, Come On!” on Thursday, August 16 at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. in Phoenix. For tickets go to TicketForce.com or call 877-840-0457

West Side Story

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Shark or a Jet. Can’t we all just get along? Everybody loves this classic 20th century Romeo and Juliet musical tale of strife and family values gone haywire. September 4 thru’ October 14 at Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix

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Dog, Pooh! A.X.L. Disney’s Christopher Robin Starring: Ewan McGregor, voice talent: Jim Cummings, Brad Garrett, Chris O’Dowd We love to re-imagine the lives of children’s literature’s most beloved characters off screen. Spielberg guessed about whatever happened to the boy who refused to grow up in Hook, (1991) with Robin Williams starring as the adult Peter Pan. Everyone’s favorite nanny floats back into London 25 years later to visit the Banks brats with the forthcoming Mary Poppins Returns this December, while we get a glimpse of Aladdin’s blue buddy’s genesis in Genies coming in 2019. In this live action/animated vehicle, Christopher Robin (McGregor, Moulin Rouge) is all grown up and a boring, working-class family man. Problem is, he’s lost his treasured imagination. Before long, his beloved, plush, stuffed animal pals from his childhood back in the Hundred Acre Wood get wind of the tragedy and set out to London to help make things right. Opens Friday, August 3

Starring: Alex Neustaedter, Becky G, Alex MacNicoll Miles Hill (Neustaedter, Colony on the USA Network) is your ordinary, sci-fi, futuristic boy next door motocrosser. He meets an advanced, robotic dog created by military technology who he names A.X.L. (Attack, Exploration, Logistics) in a deserted junkyard, part of an experiment gone terribly wrong. Miles activates the castoff pooch’s owner pairing technology and before you know it, A.X.L. is Man’s Best Friend. Problems arise when the scientists at Craine Systems who created the mechanical canine decide they want him back. Miles enlists the help of his crush, Sara, (pop star Becky G) to help prevent that from happening. This feature length film was expanded from a 2015 short film, Miles, backed via a Kickstarter campaign. The writer/ director Oliver Daly wanted to make a movie about “blurring the boundaries between humanity and technology.” Hey, who doesn’t love a picture about a boy and his dog? Opens Friday, August 10 August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 51

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Shea Diamond

Seen It All Diamond caught the ear of celebrity songwriter Justin Tranter (Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez) after he heard an a cappella performance of her original song, an empowering trans anthem “I Am Her” at a Black Trans Lives Matter event. Impressed, Tranter invited her to L.A. to record her debut EP Seen It All. Diamond’s stories of struggle as a trans woman of color form every song. Overwhelmed by the pressures at home, she was a runaway, then a ward of the state in foster care, and was incarcerated in a men’s prison for over a decade after committing armed robbery to get money for reassignment surgery. This is where Diamond found her voice as an artist and penned “I AM HER.” With Tranter’s help, Diamond created a dynamic and moving debut, amalgamating R&B, Southern Rock, Blue and hip-hop. “Keisha Complexion” chronicles a lover of her dark skin, “Good Pressure” about taking a night off from the struggle and missing her “piece of the American Pie” on the EP’s opener. The title tune reflects on Diamond’s long journey to finally being “the girl I always dreamed I was.” Having won the battle, she sings, “Now I’m living the best-case scenario.” Amen, sister. Available Now

Years & Years

Palo Santo (Deluxe) Years & Years is back with a darker and more overtly queer follow up to their bop-full debut Communion. Written with an A-list of collaborators, like SIA’s go-to Greg Kurstin, Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter, the electro-pop trio’s sound is refined. Doubling down on the religious and spiritual double-entendres, Palo Santo, (which translates to “holy wood”) opens with “Sanctify,” where frontman Olly Alexander asks his closeted BDSM enthusiast lover to “sanctify [his] body with pain,” sung perfectly with his Timberlake-esque trills. “Preacher,” “Hallelujah” and “Karma” expertly swap out EDM style beats for something bouncier—an update on 80s icons George Michael and Michael Jackson. The Gloved One is most present with “Up in Flames,” a sexy finale to a transcendent sophomore release. Available Now

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Queens Gone Wild Edward II (1991) Starring: Tilda Swinton, Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan Director, writer, filmmaker, queer activist and impresario Derek Jarman (1945-1994) was an artistic and cinematic force in Great Britain during the 1980s and 90s. A dash of Oscar Wilde and a touch of Larry Kramer only begins to describe him and the scope of his work. Jarman directed the 1989 tour of the Pet Shop Boys. He died from complications of AIDS. “Decadence is the first sign of intelligence.” said Jarman; he had it all. It’s evident in Edward II, now beautifully restored and released on Blu-ray and Jarman’s most lavish and aesthetically rigorous film, recalling the flamboyant, sexually charged films of director Ken Russell, who gave Jarman his break in filmmaking. The drama is radically adapted from the 16th century 1593 play by the premiere Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe, purportedly gay himself, who

had a tendency to highlight homoerotic undertones gleaned from historical texts. Your ear will adjust to the modest adaptation of the Shakespearean language and you’ll be riveted to the fast-paced, soap opera worthy gothic tale of palace intrigue, revenge and political machinations of the 14th century court of King Edward II (Waddinton) of England and his relationship with his lover, Piers Gaveston (Tiernan). Throw in a jealous wife, Isabella, the Queen of France (a young, luminous Swinton) and her evil lover, Lord Mortimer (Nigel Terry), and their attempt to banish the grasping, spoiled Gaveston and exile the weak king, plus twisted family relationships for added drama. Weary is the head that wears the crown, that’s for sure. Expect a treat from the timeless Annie Lennox who performs the Cole Porter standard, “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” when the lovers are separated. This highly stylized, award-winning film paints a nostalgic, Post Modern aesthetic, bizarre, erotic imagery, often very sexual, the brilliant Jarman paints a picture about power and corruption. Some things never change through the centuries. Available now. Blu-ray $39.95, DVD $29.95 August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 55

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espite the Teutonic name, don’t expect the Captain Georg von Trapp, Maria or all those Sound of Music kids to be inside this “haus.” No schnitzel. No wursts. No frankfurters. No pretzels. Nein, liebchin! Odd, because barbeque is something that’s uniquely American; but the philosophy behind the name is once you’re inside their ‘haus,’ you’ll be “trapped.” Once you’re in, you can expect some darn good vittles, y’all. And nothin’ says “summer” quite like barbecue. Barbecue can be controversial. Purists will argue about Memphis, Texas, Kansas City, Carolina, Alabama, or Piedmont styles of barbecue. It’s confusing—like algebra. We’re not into the technicalities here. What we are into is taste. Early this past March, the Trapp Haus BBQ opened their doors in the super trendy hipster ‘hood on Roosevelt Street. How did the little bit of Dixie’s kitchen delights end up here? Surprisingly, owner “Phil the Grill” Johnson isn’t a Southerner— he’s from the Bronx. He barbecues competitively. And he often wins. Depending on the meat, he uses cherry, maple, hickory or pecan pellets in his smoker, right on the premises. He seasons the meats with cumin and sazon, a Spanish spice blend, that’ll perk up your palate. Here’s a few of my, ahem,

favorite things, to coin a phrase. Appetizers? The Brisket Mac Roll looks like two big eggrolls, with smoked brisket folded into smoked mac & cheese, rolled and deep fried, served with dipping sauce for $8 left us unimpressed, with pasta that was just too overdone. But we’re dying go back to try the Brisket Empanadas. In the mood for a “Sammitch”? They’ve got five. Try the New York Hot Pastrami Reuben with a thick slab of pastrami, cole slaw and Russian Dressing on toasted marble rye with chips for $11. The secret? Their pastrami. They take uncooked brisket they’ve brined for five days, then it’s ready to be

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smoked. A real crowd-pleaser, you’ll come back for this one, we promise. If pastrami ain’t your bag they’ve got four other sandwiches, including a Philly Cheese Fix with hickory smoked brisket for $12. The Brat Haus offers six BBQ Platters that’ll fill you up, heck, most offer 1/2 pound of meat. We chose the Apple Smoked Hand-Pulled Pork $11. Tender, juicy, an succulent. Other viands include chicken, brisket, pastrami and hot links. Don’t forget the Apple Smoked St. Louis Ribs $14. Thick, robust, with fork-tender meat. Can’t decide? Want some more? How about the Two Meat Choice with 1/2 pound of meat ... but wait, there’s more ... a yummy 1/4 piece of smoked chicken! All for $16. You can keep on adding more, like hot links for $4 each or a half-pound of ribs for $9, but you better be hungry! Every table is equipped with three styles of sauce to douse your meats, if you like, ranging from sweet to hot ‘n’ spicy. Try

Platters all come with pickles made in house (sweet, and so crisp they snap), moist, sweet honey jalapeño cornbread, plus choose two sides: waffle fries, PTG baked beans, potato salad, mean greens, honey jalapeño coleslaw, smoked mac & cheese, and honey jalapeño cheddar cornbread. They know their greens—not overcooked, earthy and packed with flavor. The blandish coleslaw could do with a bit more imagination (where were the promised peppers?) and the mac & cheese didn’t impress us. (Don’t worry; all sides are available if you didn’t get any. Small $3. Large $5.) Trapp Haus isn’t fancy. It’s tiny. You order at the counter (and make up your mind quick; don’t dilly-dally, there’s liable to be a line forming with dedicated fans and hungry patrons.) Most take their barbecue to go, but there’s a few tables available (if you get their early.) You might sing, “So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu,” to Trapp Haus with a little sauce stuck on your face. But you’ll climb ev’ry mountain and come back.

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“Yours, Mine, and Ours.” Wedding bells, brides and babies!

Text by: Deon Brown Photos by: Yoko & Todd Photography & Cinema

fter the last piece of cake is gone, all the ‘Thank You’ notes have been written, and the wedding gowns are packed away, Amber Cordova and Celine Castillo of Tucson are not only officially “wife and wife,” but this month they’ll be “Mama and Mommy.” Amber and Celine are expecting. Both of them! Amber is due this August 12 and Celine is due on August 15. The newlyweds have been together since they met on Christmas, 2009, and legally married July 7, 2016. The expecting mothers pushed their “big wedding” to this past July 7, 2018, held at El Conquistador in Tucson. Ever since Amber proposed to Celine at Disneyland, they both longed to have a family of their own. But there were complications conceiving. “After two miscarriages we had come to terms that my wife, Celine, could not ever carry or have a baby, as heartbreaking as it was,” said Amber. “I tried through two fertility clinics before and we had no luck. Then we had a friend help as a sperm donor, under the condition to remain anonymous to the children, so we

both decided to double our chances. After 50 thousand dollars, and four years of trying to create a family, we are honored to say we are both pregnant!” Ultimately, the fertilization was accomplished through at-home insemination. “We learned and tracked everything; we just had to get sperm from our donor on our fertile days,” Amber explained. Celine is carrying their baby boy, Josiah, meaning ‘Fire of the Lord & Supported by God.’ Amber is carrying their baby girl, Amaris, meaning ‘Child of the Moon and Promised by God.’ Celine will adopt Amaris, and Amber will adopt Josiah. “They both have the same donor so they will be half-siblings but we are going through the legal process to make sure our family is secure and complete,” said Amber. “We know having kids in a same-sex relationship isn’t easy and has challenges. This is the hardest things we’ve gone through mentally and emotionally, but with a good relationship, faith and an amazing support team of our families and friends, we never gave up,” the August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 63

ladies believe. “We want to give gay couples and marriages hope that it can happen as long as you don’t give up and have faith.” Sharing pregnancies strengthened the bond between the wives and mothers. “Being pregnant with my wife has been a beautiful journey,” said Celine. “I have someone I can rely on, and understand what I’m going through. Amber is not only my best friend but the type of person that will go above and beyond for anyone. Bringing not only one, but two children into this world, makes me appreciate everything we have been through together and what we have together.” Are more babies on the horizon? “We would love to have a big family and more kids. However, we are going to enjoy the two blessings we have first and see where our path takes us next,” they laughed. Amber is a realtor for Tierra Antigua Realty and Celine is a supervisor for UPS. Their babies might grow up to be astronauts or President of the United States of America. You never know.

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he human body becomes a living canvas with tattoos for body modification enthusiasts. For some, they represent a lost love or a new love. For others, they signify a victory or accomplishment. Sometimes they have cultural significance, or identify a landmark of their heritage. Often theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re simply decorative and a piece of walking art. We asked our readers to show-off their tattoos and tell you about them.

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“My tattoos are collected from multiple artists. My most recent tattoos—on my neck— are done by Lindsey Dorman. They’re representative of my love of art and oddities. I love collecting tattoos from my friends and co-workers. I’ve been tattooing for seven years and I’m currently an artist at Lady Luck Tattoo & Gallery in Tempe.” August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 69

“Since I’m not creative or artistic in any way, I express myself through art done by others, on my skin. One of my favorite pieces is the dark space lady on my forearm because she’s the most beautiful.” Primary Artist: Daniel Limon, Lucky Lady Tattoo & Gallery

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“I’ve incorporated several important elements into my tattoo art: Lotus flower is about pursuing a spiritual life. Koi, representing courage and triumph over adversity. The Phoenix, eternal life, rebirth from your own ashes, emerging even better and brighter than before.” Artist:Christian Biede, Stained Purity Tattoo in Tucson

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“I was a Make A Wish kid, so my first tattoo was the word ‘Wish.’ When Lady Gaga toured in 2014 when she called me on stage. (“You! With the blue hair and seashells!”) That’s when I got ARTRAVE. I’ve always loved mermaids and Marilyn Monroe. They’re beautiful and the quote, ‘She is tossed by the waves but does not sink’ is for her. The anchor, octopus, and hakuna matata all represent my battle fighting ulcerative colitis.” Artist: Joshua Gargalione, Lost Dutchman Tattoo

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“Being someone with tattoos doesn’t mean you’re a delinquent; for me it’s having a different personality and my own style. Most of the tattoos I have were done in Puerto Rico. I have nine tattoos—you never have enough, you always want more. The most ambitious tattoo that I’m planning will be a tribute to my parents. One day when they are not with me physically, the tattoo will continue to represent them for many years.” August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 77

“I have a portrait of my late mother, Christina, on my left arm. But I also wanted to include cultural tattoos on my right arm; the female warrior signifies femininity and strength. The cards are from a Spanish game from the 1800s called ‘La Lotería.’ El Borracho reminds me about the long line of generational alcoholism in my family. El Nerd is for me—I’m an aspiring scientist and I love learning.” Artist: Daniel Limon Lucky Lady Tattoo & Gallery

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“I chose to get my tattoos once I entered recovery. I suffered from addiction most of my life, and the Snake and Rose tattoos are all about the ultimate temptation, and how I act on it. The skull and sword refers to my mortality, and how I challenge it. Every year I’m sober I get another tattoo.” Artists: Mark Peoples and others at The Golden Rule Tattoo. Pictured right: Reader submitted photos from Elias Villareal Jr., Jennifer Ackerman & Michael Browder.

(following page) “It’s hard to pick one tattoo that I love most, but the one on my back blows my mind. I had no influence on it; Daniel completely thought of it all on his own. The majority of the pieces he’s done he came up with and I don’t see them until the day I go in. I prefer it that way, too. I trust his art, creativity and imagination. There’s never a doubt in my mind that I’m not going to love it. He knows what I like and knows how to add it into his art. It feels like a special gift draw up just for you. I chose a portrait of Lucille Ball because it was really the only show I enjoyed watching as a kid.” Artist: Daniel Limon, Lucky Lady Tattoo & Gallery August 2018 WWW.IONAZ.COM 81

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FEZ $5 Big Margaritas (W)

OZ Bar Bingo (W)

Los Diablos Tuesday Trivia (W)

Bar 1 Karaoke (W)

Charlie’s The Strip Factor (W)

OZ Bar Bingo (W)

Filmbar Grease

Filmbar Bring It On Dick’s Cabaret WTF Wednesday (W)

Plazma Comedy Night (W)

BS West The Studs of Scottsdale (W)

Charlie’s Trinity The Tuck Taylor

BS West The Studs of Scottsdale (W)

The Rock Bearracuda

The Rock Barbra Seville Show (W)

Karamba Labor Day Party

The Anvil Gear Night

Plazma Freaky Friday (W)

Flex Spas Porn Star Pool Party

25 Club Volt 4Some Revue (W)

Cruisin’ 7th TGIF w/ Espressa Grande (W)

BS West Toga Party

Plazma Freaky Friday (W)

Plazma Comedy Night (W)

Plazma Sinful Studs (W)

Dick’s Cabaret Blackout Bash

The Rock Barbra Seville Show (W)

The Anvil Alpha Pup Night

Cruisin’ 7th TGIF w/ Espressa Grande (W)

Karamba Top 40 Hits (W)

2601 on Central Sultry Saturdays (W)

The Rock Barbra Seville Show (W)

SATURDAY

OZ Bar Bingo (W)

The Cash Dance Party (W)

Roosevelt Row First Friday

Talking Stick Resort Arena Phoenix Mercury Game

FRIDAY

Charlie’s The Family Jewels

Cruisin 7th Reverse Happy Hour (W)

Club Volt RPDR viewing (W)

The Rock Undie Night with Chris (W)

OZ Bar Bingo (W)

Karamba Welcome Aubry Ghalichi

BS West The Studs of Scottsdale (W)

THURSDAY

Filmbar The Bodyguard

Plazma Sinful Studs (W)

Cruisin 7th Cruisin Play Mates (W)

I N PARTY CAM EVENTS • (W) WEEKLY EVENT

The Cash Free Dance Lessons (W)

BS West Industry Night (W)

Charlie’s Trash Disco

Bar 1 Karaoke (W)

Charlie’s The Strip Factor (W)

Tempe Center for the Arts Dancing For One.N.Ten

The Cash Free Dance Lessons (W)

BS West Industry Night (W)

Los Diablos Tuesday Trivia (W)

Bar 1 Karaoke (W)

Bliss/ Rebar Taco Tuesday Trivia (W)

TUESDAY

The Rock Dahl Haus presents ”Gagged”

Stacy’s @ Melrose Karaoke (W)

Stacy’s @ Melrose Pancake Breakfast

Bliss/ Rebar Happy Hour All Day (W)

Talking Stick ResortArena Phoenix Mercury Game

Stacy’s @ Melrose Karaoke (W)

MONDAY

Charlie’s Sunday Funday (W)

SUNDAY

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WEDNESDAY

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DRINK & EVENT GUIDE

PHOENIX FRIDAY SATURDAY

2601 on Central

SUNDAY

FLIGHT FRIDAY’S ALL DAY All flights $10

BRUNCH 10am-2pm $10 bubbles SULTRY SATURDAY 9pm

BRUNCH 10am-2pm $10 bubbles Reverse HH 2pm -6pm

Anvil

DIRTY DADDY DANCERS 10pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

WILD MEN of the WEST 7:30pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

BEER BUST $3 Pitchers All Day HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

Bar 1

HH 10am-7pm

$2.25 Domestic Bottles 7pm-9pm

$1.50 Bud Light Drafts $2 Canned Beer

HH $4 Well & Beer $2 OFF Apps/GlassWine/Prem.Spirits

Brunch Specials 10a-3p $12 Bubbly $5 Bloodys/Sangria

$12 Bubbly, $5 Bloodys 10a-3p 1/2 OFF Cock. 2-7pm KARAOKE 9p

BS West

Elements Show 10:30pm $5 Tito’s Handmade Vodka All Night

Buy 1 get 1 for $1. Go-Go Dancers, Extended Patios VIP

Sunday Funday KARAOKE 10p $2 doms - $3 Marys & Mimosas

The Cash

HH $3 Well & Dom 4-8pm $1 Drafts 8-10pm $5 Long Isl 10-cl

HH $3 Well & Dom 4-8pm DJ Delicious 9pm

HH $3 Well & Dom ALL DAY KARAOKE 8pm

Charlie’s

$3 Pitch/2-4-1 Well-Dom 2-7pm $1 Draft 10pm-Mid

2-4-1 Well/Dom Noon-7pm $3 Deep Eddy & Blue Chair Bay 10p

Super Happy Hour 4-7pm $3 Pitch / $3 Lng Island Open-Cl

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Espressa Grande 10:30pm

Dirty Daddy Dancers 4:30pm Lady Christian 10:30pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-4pm TS Dancers 10pm

2-4-1 VIP & 50% off Cover 7-10pm

Off the Hook Tons of Prizes & Giveaways

2-4-1 Cover, Wristbands & VIP Dances

HH 3:30-6:30pm & 11pm-Close $2 OFF Apps / Well / Wine / Beer

$4 & $5 Big Brunch Drinks 10a-3p HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close

Karamba

Vaquero Fridays 9-11pm Reverse Happy Hour $3 Drinks

Top 40 Saturdays 9-11pm Reverse Happy Hour $3 Drinks

Top 40 Sundays Adriana Show $3 Pitchers Beer Bust

Los Diablos

HH 3pm-7pm WILD MEN of the WEST 9:30pm

HH All Day Pitcher Specials

Broadway Brunch 11am-2pm HH All Day KARAOKE 2pm-7pm

Oz Bar

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks KARAOKE 9pm-Cl POKER 7pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $6.75 Top Shelf Darts 2pm KARAOKE 9pm-Cl

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks Bingo 1p

Plazma

$3 Well & Dom Until 8pm $4 3 Olives & $3 Fireball Shots

HH $3 Well/Dom Btl/Drft 12/8pm All Male Revue 10pm

Beer Bust until 7p $3.50 Dom Pitch KARAOKE 8pm-Cl 2-4-1 $3 Shots

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm KARAOKE 9pm

2-4-1 11a-7p KARAOKE 9p Barbra Seville Show10p

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom. 11am-cl

HH 4-8pm $2 Rolling Rock $4.50 Pinnacle Flavors & Firball 8pm-Cl

$1.50 Rolling Rock & Well open -7pm 7-10 $1 Wells & Rolling Rock

Bliss/ReBar

Cruisin’ 7th

Dick’s Cabaret FEZ

The Rock Stacy’s

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TUCSON FRIDAY SATURDAY Hotel Congress

IBTS

Live Music on the Patio Tom Walbank 7p DJ Dirtyverbs 10p

Free Dance Party 10pm DJs Sid the Kid, BOBFelix & More!

Flawless Fridays with China Collins

Saturday Night Starrletts with Janee Starr

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Hot Club of Tucson 10:30pm Club KARAOKE 10pm 2-4-1 9p-Close KARAOKE

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Taco/Tequila Tues ALL DAY $2 Tacos, Tequila & Corona

WINE WED All Day $20 Bottle of house Red/White w/ App

HH from open to close

Beards, boxers & Briefs $1 OFF HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

$2 Miller High Life & well vodka cocktails 8pm-close

2-4-1 WELL 8pm-close HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

KARAOKE 9pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm

$1.50 Bud Light Drafts, $5.25 Martinis

KARAOKE 9pm $2.75 well, dom bottle & drft

$6 Huge Long Islands

2-4-1 U-Call-It 10am-2am (except shots & pitchers) $4 Bellinis

HH ALL DAY $4 Well & Beer $2 OFF Apps/GlassWine/Prem.Spirits

$3 OFF Toco Platters $5 Margaritas TRIVIA 6:30p $4 Drafts

20% OFF ENTIRE BILL (excludes discounted items)

$20 Any wine bottle $15 Any wine bottle w/ food purchase

1/2 Priced Well and Beer

TIMEWARP Decades show w/ Mya & Franzia 9p $3 Coors Light

Sexy Summer Nights Buy 1 get 1 for $1. Go-Go Dancers - VIP

Thirst Trap w/ Men of BS $4 Heineken / $6 Absolut & Jager

Industry Night 1/2 off All Day KARAOKE 8pm

HH $3 Well & Dom ALL DAY 2-4-1 Well & Dom 10pm-close

Underwear Party 8pm-Cl 50% off w/ your Pants Off $3 Jack

2-4-1 Open to Close KARAOKE 9:30pm

$3 Dos equis / $3 Corona / $3 1800 Coconut Tequila 8pm-Close

2-4-1 All Cocktails & Beer Open-Close

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm TS Dancers 10pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Cruisin’s Playmates 10:30pm

HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Wild Men of the West 10:30pm

2-4-1 Cover, Wristbands & VIP Dances

Amateur Night Starts at 10pm

WTF Wednedays $5 Cover and almost everything else!

Thirsty Thursday $5 off Cover w/ Coupon on webpage

$5 BIG Margaritas ALL DAY HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close

$5 Classic Martinis ALL DAY HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close

$2 OFF Glasses of wine 50% OFF Bottles of wine

$5 BIG Signature Cocktails G Spot / O Spot / B Spot/ A Spot

Cumbia Night $3 Pitchers Karime Show

Urban Thursdays Ruby Show $3 Pitcher $3 Drinks

Taco Tuesdays Trivia 7pm9pm $5 Marg & Mex Beer

Live Entertainment HH 3pm-7pm Buy 1 get 1 for $1 Well & Dom.

Buy 1 get 1 for $1 Well & Dom. KARAOKE 7pm-12

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks Trivia Night 9pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $6.75 Top Shelf Poker 7pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $5.75 Call Drinks Poker 7pm

$2.75 Well & Dom $6.75 Top Shelf KARAOKE 9pm-Cl POKER 7pm

HH 2-4-1 4-8pm $2 Well & $3 Domestic

HH 2-4-1 4-8pm $2 Well & $3 Domestic 9pm-Close

2-4-1 4-8pm Sinful Studs 9pm-Mid

HH 2-4-1 ALL DAY Beautiful Losers Comedy SHow

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm KARAOKE 9pm

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm Underwear Night

HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm

KARAOKE 9pm-Close HH All Day & $2.50 Rolling Rock

HH All Day $5 Martinis All Day & $2.50 Rolling Rock

2-4-1 All Day Live DJ

HH 4-8pm Live DJ $1.50 Rolling Rock & Well 8-mid

MONDAY

TUESDAY

KARAOKE 9pm $3 Drinks / $3 Pitchers Taco & Tequi

90s House Party 10pm w/ DJ Sid the Kid 90¢ PBR Br

3-4-1 Well Drinks 8p-Close KARAOKE

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night 8pm

Tequila & Mexican Beer ALL DAY

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Live Music

Salvador Duran 7pm OPTI CLUB Dance Party 10pm

Viva La Diva Show with Diva

2-4-1 All Day Go Go Boys 11pm

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PHOENIX Address

1. 2601 on Central

Phone

2601 N. Central Ave.

Coming Soon!

2. Anvil

2424 E. Thomas Rd.

(602) 334-1462

3. Aqua

1730 E McDowell Rd.

(602) 253-0689

4. Bar 1

3702 N. 16th St.

(602) 266-9001

5. Bliss/ReBar

901 N. 4th St.

(602) 795-1792

6. Boycott Bar

4301 N 7th Ave.

(602) 515-3667

7. BS West

7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale

(480) 945-9028

8. Bunkhouse

4428 N 7th Ave.

(602) 200-9154

9. The Cash

2140 E McDowell Rd.

(602) 244-9943

10. Charlie’s

727 W. Camelback Rd.

(602) 265-0224

11. Club Volt

3108 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 244-1465

12. Cruisn’ 7th

3702 N. 7th St.

(602) 212-9888

13. Dick’s Cabaret

3432 E. Illini Rd.

(602) 274-DICK

14. FEZ

105 W. Portland St

(602) 287-8700

15. Flex Spas Phoenix

1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy.

(602) 271-9011

16. Hula’s Modern Tiki

4700 N Central Ave # 122

(602) 265-8454

17. Karamba

1724 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 254-0231

18. Kobalt

3110 N Central Ave. Park Central (602) 264-5307

19. Los Diablos

1028 E Indian School Rd.

(602) 795-7881 x

20. NuTowne Saloon

5002 E Van Buren St.

21. OZ Bar

1804 W. Bethany Home Rd. 1560 E Osborn Rd.

23. The Rock

4129 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 266-0477 (602) 248-8559

4343 N 7th Ave.

TUCSON Address

25. Hotel Congress

(602) 242-5114

22. Plazma

24. Stacy’s @ Melrose

(602) 267-9959

(602) 264-1700 Phone

311 E Congress St., Tucson

(520) 622-8848

26. IBTs

616 N 4th Ave, Tucson

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just love getting questions from mothers who randomly come across my column! In honor of all the moms bold enough to write me, this month’s installment of Favorite Bitch® is all about #MommieDearestRealness! Dear Miss Tiger, I found your website in the browser history at work. I have a problem and thought I’d write to you. While attending my daughter’s bridal shower, I got offended at her friend who bought her a dildo. My daughter is 23-yearsold. Why would she and my future son-in-law need one? I wanted to tell that young lady a thing or two, but my daughter would’ve been upset with me for causing a scene. I bit my tongue and kept quiet. What do you think about this? — Mother of the Bride Dear I Think If Your Daughter Doesn’t Want It She Should Re-gift That Shit To You Because, Miss Thing, You Are In Dire Need Of Some Eggplant, NEXT! Dear Miss Tiger, I discovered that my daughter masturbates with zucchini. There is absolutely no delicate way to discuss this with her. I don’t want to embarrass Gina. I’m wondering if you have any advice for a hip mom? — Mom in The Bronx

Dear Next Time Gina Invites You Over For Dinner You Might Wanna Skip The Salad, NEXT! Dear Miss Tiger, My gay son confided in me that he thinks his sister is a lesbian. How do I know if my daughter prefers women? — Liberal Mom Dear Goddamn It, Mommy, Don’t You Have Any Straight Kids, IF you’ve walked into her room after her “best friend” spent the night and felt the need to spray some Febreze Fabric Pet Odor Eliminator ... chances are she’s a LESBIAN! IF you’re still wondering when her tomboy phase will go away ... chances are she’s a LESBIAN! IF she’s downed more kegs than a frat house on a Friday night ... chances are she’s a LESBIAN! IF she steals HUSTLER magazines outta the mailbox before your husband has a chance to jack off to them ... chances are she likes kitty cat just as much as he does! Need advice? Write, Tweet, Instagram me or call my talk show and get the answers you’ve been looking for, Hunty! Miss Tiger

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by Addison DeWitt

he old song goes, “There ain’t no cure for the summertime A blues.” Oh, my little sweet, sweaty, sexy, swamp ass-y readers ... they don’t know you very well, do they? Whenever I’m feeling a little down in the dumps, I do a little Facebook Stalking to figure out where you are, B what you’re doing, then off I go! Scottsberg, Arizona ex-pat and insult songstress/ comedian extraordinaire Jackie Beat might call “Hollywood”

home now, but she’s always ready and willing to come back to relive the shame and horror of Life in the Valley (when the price is right.) She traded quips with that foreskinaficionado, bestie and fellow Jewess, Sherry Vine at The Rock for a night of hilarity and humor with “The Battle of the Bitches.” (A) Do you know what I love, readers? I love dogs (but cats, not so much.) I love watching Chaturbate. (I’m waiting to see someone I know.) And I love pastries. Barbra Seville’s Wonderful 100 Bake Sale fundraiser at Stacy’s satisfied one of those loves, at least. Barbra officiated in mufti as Richard Stevens (but with the remains of her eyebrows from the night before still curiously penciled in). Handsome IvánLorenzo played Vanna White and “modeled” a fabulous cake dripping with butter cream icing and chocolate ganache. (B) I have a few croissants, Pepperidge Farms Milanos and Parker House rolls I wouldn’t mind seeing IvánLorenzo model. He could show me his Ritz Bits anytime. (Oh dear! I can’t believe I just typed that!) What’s variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft, rich flesh? I know what you’re thinking. And you’re right. A banana. Even more

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shocking, did you know that botanically they’re a berry? Yummy David Simmons made gourmet, all-natural, organic, gluten free, non pesticide, dolphin safe, free trade, no plantain, 100% pure banana bread ... with his own precious hands! (C) Sometimes I dream of David feeding me his banana bread by hand. In bed. Crumbs be damned! (My apologies to his boyfriend, Jeff Perales. No offense, darling! The stomach wants what the stomach wants.)

E Divine Dusty Brinsmade, Jason Carlton, and Evan Gibbs paused during the sale’s “Brownie Madness” during the “Hour of Flour” for this snapshot. (D)

CEO of Aunt Rita’s Foundation, the clearinghouse for distributing funds from AIDS Walk, Glen Spencer, won a tray of bi-racial Rice Krispy Treats and a two-pound Lemon Pound Cake in a silent auction. (E) See what you people miss when you sit around eating your G soggy salads, being skinny and sad? See? You’re welcome. From the “Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” files (Seriously.) ... The excitement reached a fever pitch at

D 2601 on Central (conveniently located at 2601 on Central) when RuPaul’s Drag Race competitor and premier Britney Spears impersonator Derrick Barry had the crowds screaming, “Gimme More” at her appearance (F) for “Sultry Saturdays.” But wait! There’s more! Our own local gals, Doja and the loco Coco St. James entertained the troops, too. (G) Audiences were shocked when Ronald McDonald’s bastard lovechild, heir to the hamburger fortune, Rhonda McStinkfinger (H) made a celebrity appearance. (Okay. I lied. That’s the talented Doja after a costume change.) But it made a good story, I think. No?

his is a good time to do some major re-evaluating. Jupiter has you checking out routine and rituals as well as organizing everything from finances to the drawer where you keep your sex toys. Yes, even that one. ¶ You’ll find Venus flirting brightly in the western sky on the 17th; romance rates high. In the morning hours before dawn of the 26th you’ll see Mercury on the eastern urging you to hone your communication skills. ¶ The Perseid Meteor Shower on August 12 & 13 will be one of the most intense, and will help you conquer fear with the power of your mind. Imagine that! ARIES Mar. 21 - Apr. 20 A few calculated risks pay off, but you need to be meticulous and pay attention to detail to make that happen. I said, “Pay attention to detail!” A little extra effort pays off in the romance department. TAURUS April. 21 - May 20 Patience and peace are your hallmarks, but you get fussy when you’re at the end of your rope. You stay grounded and then you can raise a little hell. In public. GEMINI May 21 - June 21 Do something outside your comfort zone (which is weird, because you’re always doing something a little wild.) You question your own beliefs and begin a quest for wisdom and truth. And pizza.

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sep. 22 Helping others is your trademark, still you ask, “How good is good?” You’re an overachiever, but don’t get too competitive or too fussy. If it’s your birthday you find yourself hitting a target spiritually, romantically or sexually (because you’re kind of a tramp. Not that we have a problem with that.) LIBRA Sep. 23 - Oct. 22 You’re easy to get along with, despite your tendency to argue. A lot. You compromise with a polar opposite on an important issue. How do you sweeten the deal? SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov.23 You’ll view a new, unique situation with mixed emotions. Shake yourself. A fresh look will illuminate an old path which you’ve taken before, but with brilliant colors. And it’s not because of mind altering drugs, either. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 - Dec. 23 Always look at the big picture. This is a good time for you to sort through details, but don’t get bogged down with them. You’re productive and polish some very specific skills. Why? Because you just never know who might put out. CAPRICORN Dec. 23 - Jan. 20 Feeling ambitious? You’re rarely frivolous (no surprise) and you take things seriously (again, no surprise.) Take something to the next level, or nip it in the bud.

CANCER June 22 - July 22 Join forces with someone you can trust. Even the advice of someone you always thought was an idiot will come in helpful. (Who knew?) You embark on an unusual project. Like, almost freaky. Good luck!

AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 Everyone wants your attention. You love that, but think about what you really want to project, because we all know you can’t resist the spotlight. Even if you have to make things up to work to your advantage. You’re kind of a fame whore that way. That’s what keeps your audience coming back.

LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 Get out of the house! Your social circle grows, but so does the opportunity for conflict. Just walk away. It’s really not worth it. Birthday lions can expect to be rewarded. Expect a victory you’ve been waiting for.

PISCES Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 Projects you started in the beginning of the year start to pay off. It’s about time. Make a few adjustments. Don’t be too impulsive. Remember to think before you say something stupid. (We all do it.)