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Cyndi Lauper

and Her Heartfelt Farewell Show

By Chris Azzopardi Photos: Patrick Beaudry

I spent 15 years attending the Catholic church (and over 15 years more attending pop concerts), so I can confidently say that pop music shows are a form of congregational worship in their own right. They serve as sermons for the soul, and sometimes when you’re a gay kid born in the 1980s, led to believe that God condemns you, you turn to the catharsis of sparkly pop bops from someone like singer and gay icon Cyndi Lauper. I was that kid.

To survive as a closeted gay teen in the 1990s, which I consider the pop era that defined my Appropriately, I was there with my mom, an youth, I latched hard onto music as escape and ally herself. This history sets the stage for what catharsis. (I consider the 1980s to be the musical happened last week, again with my mom, now 22 era of Me Loving Anything My Mom Played, years later, as Cyndi Lauper sang that song again, including Lauper, who rose to fame then.) I deepened by time and life experience and my own needed to fling open those closet doors, which I knowledge of its history (Lauper recorded the song did in 2001 during the summer after I graduated in the 1980s because it reminded her of her friend high school, before I could truly get closer to the Gregory Natal, who died of AIDS) and its everhistory of who Lauper was to so many gay men growing resonance in our community. I consider who allowed me to also live openly as one. it now to be a prayer for all of us outsiders. And yet, when she sings it, even still, you are made to Then I saw Lauper on stage for the first time, feel very much on the inside. The only person in opening for none other than Cher. I still can’t the room. believe this was all in one night, and seeing Lauper open the show, well, it really just felt like Though she’s playing mostly arenas on this trek, its own main event, as did the giant scabbed-over called the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell zit on my face.

Tour, Lauper took the stage at the Fox Theatre on Oct. 24. Detroit, it seemed, got a pre-Halloween My self-esteem was in tatters then; even though treat — a chic, retro-meets-modern show that I had come out, an acne-speckled face had me combined grand-scale production with the feeling like an outsider in a crowd of people with intimacy of a theater performance. What a way to seemingly perfect skin. Hearing Lauper sing “True say goodbye.

Colors” that night became a religious experience, and, through tears that I thought would never stop, At 71, Lauper has accepted her own mortality.

I would play it ritualistically, but especially before “Well, hon’, you know, right now I’m strong, and I bed in place of “Our Father.” It was me, with the can do an arena tour,” she told me in June when I sad eyes, in a world full of people, that Cyndi was asked her about what led to this being her last tour. singing to. And she saw my true colors.

“And I haven’t done it in years, like a real bonafide

arena — ‘go see Cyndi, it’s not 50 minutes, it’s a into the night, adding a “Girls Just Want to Have fucking hour and a half,’ and you actually can hear Fundamental Rights” rap to the song that perfectly a lot of music. Right now, I’m strong and I can do encapsulated that evolutionary sentiment. At the it. But in five years, I don’t know what the heck. onset, a video montage set the stage for the show, Sure, I’ll probably sing. I’ll probably do something featuring footage of Lauper testifying before a because I love singing, but I don’t know that I Senate subcommittee about LGBTQ+ youth would have the physical strength to do an arena homelessness in 2015. This montage highlighted tour. The people that can, God bless them.” scenes from her life and career, showcasing four decades of artistry and LGBTQ+ activism.

And God bless Cyndi Lauper, whose performance defied the passage of time as she gave one hell Lauper acknowledged her queer fans when she of a concert. Lauper’s liquid voice showcased mentioned that Christian Siriano designed some just how robust it still is on this night, and when of her wardrobe for this tour. She shared how he it soared to places that sounded like I was seeing helped her achieve a level of glamor not typical for her in 2002 all over again, I stood proudly. The truth her, noting that if this was indeed going to be her is, though, if there were a prayer bench, I would’ve last tour, the LGBTQ+ community would expect been on my knees. Her underrated cover of the nothing less. breakup ballad “I’m Gonna Be Strong” resonated with the same emotional intensity it has since she Wig or not, “True Colors” still takes me back released it as a solo cover in 1994, culminating in to 2002. When she performed it near the end, soaring notes that, if you didn’t know her version, following the ebullient “Shine” — another song that would have you wondering if this is same voice has become an LGBTQ+ anthem — she stepped singing “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” “I Drove into the audience, a gesture of togetherness. A All Night” challenged that notion too. Though man behind me wept, and I wondered if he was Lauper’s career is often defined by catchy crying because he, too, remembered the first time bops that showcase only a fraction of her vocal he heard that song and felt its embrace. Our youth prowess, she is an undeniable powerhouse when behind us, we had survived. No zits! And mom, she lets it rip. still by my side.

Emotionally, she can still pack a punch. Upon its We were older now, as was Lauper; old enough 1993 release, “Sally’s Pigeons” could pierce even that we might never experience one of the defining the hardest of hearts. Today, it should change songs of our younger years the same way again. the minds of Republican voters who’d rather see Unbeknownst to us all, that night, if this truly women die from medically unsound abortions than was farewell, we weren’t just saying goodbye to have control over their own bodies, and with the Cyndi Lauper, but to so much more than we ever fate of safe abortion rights on the 2024 election anticipated. ticket, her poignant song about the tragic death of a young woman from a back-alley abortion left a Chris Azzopardi is the Editorial Director of Pride few women around me in tears.

Source Media Group and Q Syndicate, the national “I wanted to have songs that mattered to me,” LGBTQ+ wire service. He has interviewed a multitude of Lauper said, reflecting on her journey from pop superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey star to genre-defying artist, before performing and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in The New “Who Let in the Rain.” Alongside “Sally’s York Times, Vanity Fair, GQ and Billboard. Reach him via Pigeons,” she wove several political statements Twitter @chrisazzopardi.

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Keep Your Holidays Fun and Healthy Without Guilt Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt

The holidays are a magical time—filled with celebration, delicious food, and perhaps a few too many glasses of spiked eggnog. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, it’s also a season of togetherness and chosen family.

While it’s the perfect time to indulge, it can also feel like all your gym progress or mindful eating habits fly out the window. But here’s the thing: the holidays are meant to be enjoyed, not obsessed over. With just a few tweaks, you can have your pumpkin pie and eat it too—without sacrificing your fitness goals or peace of mind.

Don’t Skip Meals—Pre-Game Wisely hydrated and curb overindulgence. Better yet, mix Skipping breakfast or lunch to “save calories” for a up lighter cocktails like vodka sodas with a splash of big dinner might seem like a good idea, but it often cranberry or try zero-proof alternatives to enjoy the backfires. By the time the holiday feast rolls around, festivities without the extra calories. you’re ravenous and more likely to overeat. Instead, fuel up throughout the day with balanced meals that Bring Mindfulness to the Table include protein, fiber, and healthy fats. A morning It’s easy to get carried away in the excitement of smoothie with spinach, protein powder, and almond holiday meals. Take a moment to slow down and truly butter or a hearty salad with chicken and avocado at enjoy the flavors, textures, and aromas of the food. lunch can set the tone for mindful indulgence later.

Eating more slowly not only helps you recognize when you’re full but also makes the meal more satisfying.

Indulge Strategically Remember: it’s about quality, not quantity.

The holidays are a time for treats—so don’t deprive yourself. That said, you don’t have to try *everything* Give Yourself Grace on the table. Scan the spread and prioritize the The holidays aren’t the time for guilt. One indulgent dishes you truly love. Grandma’s famous pecan pie? meal—or even a week of them—won’t derail your Absolutely. Store-bought sugar cookies? Maybe skip fitness journey or make your progress disappear. those. Savor the foods that bring you joy, and don’t What matters is the habits you return to after the waste calories on the ones that don’t excite you. celebrations. Allow yourself to enjoy the season without judgment. Life is about balance, and Lighten Up Classic Dishes sometimes that balance includes an extra slice of pie.

If you’re hosting or contributing to the feast, consider giving classic holiday dishes a health-conscious Lean on Your Community makeover. Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt in The LGBTQ+ community is all about support and mashed potatoes, use almond flour in baked goods, celebration, so lean on your chosen family to keep you or roast vegetables with olive oil instead of drowning motivated. Plan a group workout before a big holiday them in butter. The best part? These lighter versions dinner, share healthier recipes, or simply remind each often taste just as good and will leave you feeling less other that enjoying the season doesn’t mean giving up sluggish post-meal. on your goals.

Stay Active—But Make It Fun Focus on the Moments, Not Just the Food Balance your indulgences with movement, but don’t The holidays are about so much more than what’s on stress about hitting the gym every day. Instead, your plate. Focus on the laughter, the connections, and embrace holiday-themed activities. Go ice skating, the memories you’re creating. Food is just one part of organize a festive group hike, or dance the night away the experience—celebrating the people you love is at a holiday party. Even a brisk walk with your partner what truly makes the season special. or friends after a big meal can help with digestion and burn a few extra calories.

Hydrate Like a Pro Holiday cocktails are often packed with sugar, and the more you drink, the easier it is to lose track of mindful eating. Balance each drink with a glass of water to stay

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