Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer corssdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. See if her subject is of an historic nature.
Sophie Lynne reports on her big night out at the Henri David Halloween Ball. There were Duff Men, vampires, zombies, superheroes and things you couldn’t name. There were even men in dresses and women in nothing but tape. The Ball has been happening every year for 45 years, always on Halloween night. This year Sophie was a flamenco dancer (and Goddess of the Night). Read her report on the festivities.
It’s a pictorial feature on the 45th Annual Henri David Halloween Ball. The event happens in Philadelphia, Pa. and every year a couple thousand people (or more) get rigged out in costumes that range from banal to absolutely amazing. When people say that you can see anything at a Henri David Ball they mean everything. Check out the photos and see what we mean.
In this Perpetual Change column Pamela DeGroff interviews Ryan Cassata. Cassata is a singer/songwriter and transman activist who appears at high schools, colleges and on television to promote anti-bullying. Cassata is a talented young musician as well and he discusses his activism and his music in this interview. Pamela also has some transgender music news about Justin Vivian Bond, Beth Isbell and a new fund raising CD project that features music from several TG performers including Wayne County, Lipstick Conspiracy, Ricky Riot and Rev. Yolanda. As if that’s not enough she then gives you some mini-CD reviews.
It’s a Catie Doodle! Catie Maye is a heterosexual crossdresser of over forty years, who has written a book that destroys the myths surrounding crossdressing. It’s titled Men Can Wear Dresses and the book and her company Transgender Doodle Limited, she hopes to raise awareness and dispel the negative mythology surrounding crossdressing.
Linda Jensen brings us stories of her adventures and adventures in crossdressing that feature her friends. She has written a script for a short film that she can’t tell us is about her, about one of her friends or an amalgamation of several people’s erotic CD adventures. As they used to say on an old television show, “the names have been changed” but this time to protect the participants. Read on and discover the nature of “Sara’s” birthday surprises. Hint: One of them is not a cake.
Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer corssdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. See if her subject today look familiar.
Today Pam DeGroff’s TVocalizer is the multi-talented Kokumo. She’s a songwriter, singer, actress and political and social activist who is a champion for the rights of black transwomen. She owns a media production company and has released an extended play CD to be followed next year by her second EP. If Sylvester and Grace Jones had gotten together and had a child that would be Kokumo. Meet her and get TG music news and some mini-CD reviews in TransVocalizers.
Camille Brandon and her MeetUp pals had a great night out. First they went to the MAC counter at a department store and got makeovers. Then they hit a diner for dinner and ended up at Orlando’s hottest LGBT nightspot — The Parliament House. Parliament was definitely in session after the girls arrived. Get all the news about what happened that night in Camille’s Out & About report.
Nikki Nicole is a charming woman who you will find out and about almost every weekend in the Philadelphia region. She classifies herself as an “unconventional girl.” Unconventional or not she is loaded with comments and advice on all aspects of crossdressing. We are happy to have her join our TGForum contributors and look forward to featuring her insights well into the future. Today Nikki comments on makeup. In particular, how to avoid over application without having “makeup withdrawal.”
TG musician and songwriter Beth Isbell has a new CD and our music columnist Pamela DeGroff interviews Isbell for this edition of Perpetual Change. Isbell was a civil rights attorney in Oklahoma when she transitioned and could no longer find employment in that field. Since she had a life-long interest in music she decided to go to music school and pursue a career in the music business. In this interview she talks about her musical influences, the musicians she worked with and her plans for touring to support the project. Pamela also covers some TG music news and gives us a mini-review of a new CD from Natalia Kills.
Our contributor RachelX is a woman of many parts. She is a member of the fetish/S&M scene, she has firm opinions on many things and is not afraid to express them and she is a rock and roller who is just adjusting to being a “rock chick.” Rachel and her band Touch The Sky played last weekend at a beer festival in Newtown, Pennsylvania. How would the festival crowd, who had seen her before with the band as a rock dude, accept her in her new persona? Read about Rachel’s day “Out & About” and view some photos.
It’s a Catie Doodle! Catie Maye is a heterosexual crossdresser of over forty years, who has written a book that destroys the myths surrounding crossdressing. It’s titled Men Can Wear Dresses and the book and her company Transgender Doodle Limited, she hopes to raise awareness and dispel the negative mythology surrounding crossdressing.
If you are a bit prudish about fluid sexuality you may wish to skip this tale from Linda Jensen. She tells a story from Cindy, a late 40-something crossdresser, who is belatedly embracing her interest in all things TG. The last time Linda talked to Cindy she learned that Cindy spent part of her long summer holiday in Vancouver, Canada taking care of her sister’s home and living 24/7 as Cindy. Her sister had an off beat way of paying the landscapers and Cindy would be expected to pay the bill.
Sophie Lynne takes a walk on the rough side of town to deliver on an assignment she was handed by a tough editor. It’s all about Noir, and a former cop who’s now a lady detective. All the standard Noir characters are there but some of them take a few twists and turns. Sure, there’s a murder. Maybe two. It’s noir, baby. The book is called One for an Old Friend. Check out the banner ad that pops up on the right side of the page now and then. And give Sophie Lynne’s review a look see, see? Or we’re not sure what might happen.
Our music reporter Pamela DeGroff re-visits an artist she introduced to TGF readers in 2009. Today she interviews Francis UK, leader of the “Frockabilly” band The Frantastics. The three-piece band performs all over England and Francis has appeared on stages a diverse as Paris and New Orleans. They specialize in Americana music with elements of early country, early rock and roll and rockabilly. Read the interview with Francis and listen to music clips and watch a video in today’s TVocalizers. Pam has other TG music news, too!
Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer corssdresser foibles with her pen. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. See if you recognize her subject today.
Last month Pamela DeGroff introduced TGForum readers to the TG singer/songwriter Namoli Brennet. Ms. Brennet gave Pamela a copy of her latest CD, “Namoli Brennet Live.” Today Pamela does a review of the CD which includes live versions of songs from all of Ms. Brennet’s caree. She has released several albums since her first CD in 2002, Boy In A Dress and she performs songs from it and the rest of her catalog on “Live.” Then Pamela gives us music news from several TG artist, a video from Calpernia Addams, and new music from some non-TG artists. It’s all about music in Perpetual Change.
The phone rang and it was The Baroness requiring RachelX’s presence in New York City. When The Baroness calls RachelX gets her tush to the Big Apple posthaste. When she arrived there was some fit modeling to do and then some flogging to participate in. After that it was fun and service to The Baroness until later in the evening when RachelX takes in a comedy show, has coffee and pastries and then hits the Garment District the next day. There’s even an encounter with the Statue of Liberty. Read about all the adventures of RachelX’s Out & About in New York City.
Catie Maye is a heterosexual CD with over over forty years experience. As an author, cartoonist and the owner of Transgender Doodle Limited she hopes to raise awareness and dispel the negative mythology surrounding crossdressing. Her first Doodle on TGF is all about dreams.
Willow Arune is a collector of books. Not just any books but signed first editions. She hunts up the author and has them sign her copy of their work, or a bookplate which she affixes to her first edition making it a signed first edition. One of the authors she decided to track down was Geoff Brown who wrote a novel in the early ‘60s called “I Want What I Want.” The main character is a male to female transsexual. Join Ms. Arune as she takes you on a tour of TS themed books on her Hunt for Geoff Brown.
Our TG music columnist Pamela DeGroff has a review of a CD by Michelle “Rocking Horse” Garcia titled Laughin’ in the Kitchen. Originally released in 2008 Garcia has started doing a television cooking show and each show features, in addition to creating a delicious dish, a performance of one of the songs from the CD. It’s culinary rock at it’s finest. Read Pamela’s review and listen to some clips. Also in today’s column Pamela has music news about Rev. Yolanda’s birthday, Jennifer Leitham’s birthday and performance schedule, a benefit album for the singer from All The Pretty Horses and new music from Ciara.
Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer corssdresser foibles with her pen. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. Pause for either a chuckle or a “LOL” and take a look at this vintage Christine-Jane cartoon.
Music columnist Pamela DeGroff interviews TG performer Namoli Brennet. Ms. Brennet, from Tucson, Az., has been recording and touring since the release of her first CD, Boy In A Dress, in 2002. Pamela chats with her about her music, her trans-identity and the popularity of the “folk” sound. Also new music news!
