Pride events in smaller towns foster community, support homegrown talent and highlight local services, such as gender-affirming health care.
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Four of a Kind: Dahmit Janet discusses the local drag scene
The Beer City Sister talks new projects and the city’s drag scene.
Celeste Starr moves to O.Henry’s after more than 20 years performing at Scandals
After his 1994 graduation, Robb Smith left his hometown. Like a story from an independent gay movie, he jumped on a Greyhound bus bound for Asheville, where he started a new life — complete with a drag persona — with the help of an accepting uncle.
Smart bets: Ne-Hi
Local rock groups Shallows and Isaacson open for Ne-Hi, which is currently touring the country in support of Drag, at the Mothlight on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 9 p.m.
“One amazing train wreck of a performer”
Cookie LaRue’s second cousin Lorna Doone performs two shows at Tressa’s on Friday, April 1.