There is something about seeing Kareem McJagger working the room in a fully-realized look that makes you realize how colorful, creative and wonderfully fringe nightlife can be. A gifted performer and social media sorceress–and 2016 GLAM nominee–Kareem is a true authority on “making it work” when it comes to the hard science of nightlife event planning. It’s timesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kareem McJagger”
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On Point With: Ruby Roo
This queen made Mondays WORK in Brooklyn, with a long-running popular show “Mondays on Mondays” at This-N-That (TnT). With co-hosts Thorgy and Ragamuffin, MoM was an absolute favorite until the venue’s sad and shocking closure this past week. That’s okay though, because this versatile hostess has gigs all over the city, including the Duplex’s longest-runningContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ruby Roo”
On Point With: Sasha Velour
An artist in every sense of the word, Sasha Velour embodies and informs what’s exciting about Brooklyn nightlife, art and drag. Her amazing, expectations-defying monthly show Nightgowns returns in October to gag us, issue #2 of her dragazine drops soon, and her curious and distinctive artwork continues to haunt our dreams and tickle our nightmares.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sasha Velour”
On Point With: Honey Davenport
Does this New York City drag superstar even need an introduction? Probably not. But just in case, you should know that Honey Davenport (Sir-Honey no longer!) is truly a glorious entertainer, a fantastic singer and dancer, a pageant crown hoarder and a true nightlife artist. There are very few performers in the biz whoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Honey Davenport”
Where to Watch All-Stars Ep. 3
More venues added!9th Ave Saloon: no hostAlbatross: no hostAtlas Social Club: Holly Box-SpringsBarrage: no hostBoots & Saddle: Delilah BrooksBoxersHK: Marti Gould CummingsEasternbloc: Ruby RooFarafina Café and Lounge: Vivacious & Fifi DuBoisFeathers: no hostHardware: Monet X ChangeIcon: JizzaBellaIndustry: Miz CrackerIsland Breeze: Acid BettyLantern Hall: Elizabeth JamesMacri Park: Alotta McGriddles & Miz Jade Metropolitan Bar: ThorgyMr. Biggs: VitaContinueContinue reading “Where to Watch All-Stars Ep. 3”
On Point With: Venus D’Lite
August is Madonna Month, and Venus D’Lite is one of the most sought after talents of the season. Perhaps the most famous impersonator of the Material Girl in the world, Venus graced RuPaul’s Drag Race’s third season–but her time there was short-lived, thanks to snarky editing and bad advice from a previous Drag Race girl.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Venus D’Lite”
On Point With: Jiggly Caliente
Known all over the world as a contestant of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4, Jiggly Caliente Brooks is a lot of things: a gorgeous transgendered woman, a fierce dancer and entertainer, an artist, a former escort, a badass bitch who will not suffer your attempts to push her around (no really, she’ll stab you). Don’tContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jiggly Caliente”
On Point With: Alexis Michelle
This fierce and gorgeous drag queen is well known and respected for her Broadway belting, her success in competitions and pageants, and her growing array of fierce, colorful looks. Alexis Michelle chats with Thotyssey about life, drag, reveals… and Cats! Thotyssey: Hi Alexis, how are you? How was Pride? Alexis Michelle: Hi! Pride was amazingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alexis Michelle”
On Point With: Peppermint
One of New York’s most beloved and respected drag queens, Peppermint’s been a champion of the city’s nightlife since the big club days of the early 90′s. With a discography of tunes that people actually listen to, tons of annual gigs that take her all over the world, and a Pep is a force toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Peppermint”
On Point With: Vivacious
Anyone who claims that Jamaican-born Drag Race alum Osmond Vacious, better known as Vivacious, is not a living New York nightlife legend is clearly a LIES-a Minnelli. Thotyssey is greatly honored to talk with this Queen of Clubfish about her fascinating career in the 90′s club scene, her new weekly show, and the T onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vivacious”
On Point With: Aja
One of New York City drag’s greatest dancers, Aja has been tearing up the bars and clubs of Manhattan, Brooklyn and beyond for years. And she’s only 22! Now with shows in Brooklyn, a fledgling rap career, a growing array of fierce high fashion looks and a shot at the Miss Industry 2016 crown, thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aja”
On Point With: Gary Carmichael
One of NYC’s reigning drag kings–and heralded as “The Drag Whisperer” among the queens–Gary Carmichael opens up about his origins and career, and his upcoming performance at the Metropolitan Bar in Brooklyn. Thotyssey: So, where are you from, and what sort of work do you do during the day? Gary Carmichael: NYC born and raised. I amContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gary Carmichael”
Look! Thorgy Thor
Rebecca Glasscock to do a Stonewall Invasion!
She’ll be back from Florida for a spell and performing on March 13.
A Pic of Ru & All the RPDR Winners Ties Into a S8 Challenge
Here’s a glam shot of RuPaul with all the previous seasons’ winners ( BeBe Zahara Benet, Tyra Sanchez, Raja, Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels, Jinkx Monsoon, Bianca Del Rio and Violet Chachki) of “DragRace.” Supposedly, this ties in to a first episode challenge!
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