Just in from a break up out west Jennifer was looking for a place to play. Where could a stylish CD with dominant leanings go to have a good time? She knew that somewhere in the big city there was a place for her. She found it in a nondescript building with no sign but the street number. Now she plays at M4.
When you hear the word “sizzler” you may think of a bacon sandwich, a really hot day in August, or a “value” price chain of steak restaurants. The “sizzler” in this case is the Summer Sizzler Party that happened June 14 outside Boston. Stacey Carla Stevens brings us a report on the fun.
Christine-Jane was inspired by the discussion started last week by TransJenn’s post on knowing what you’re talking about when you go out to educate about the TG community. Will Christine-Jane’s cartoon contribution today spark controversy? We’re not sure about that but we hope it sparks a chuckle.
Legendary female impersonator David de Alba sent us some photos from his last performance in Las Vegas. It’s David doing his spot-on Judy Garland.
Our TG music columnist Pamela DeGroff reviews a CD by San Diego TG musician Vicki Estrada. Reminiscent of the keyboard work of Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson, Estrada is a master keyboardist. Pamela also reviews the cast album from Kinky Boots and more!
Today’s Out & About article looks at the festivities at Ravenmania — Raven 15. The Raven is a gay resort hotel/bar/restaurant in New Hope, Pa. and Jennifer Bryant is the lady who puts together TG parties at The Raven. Our own party maven Angela Gardner went to Raven 15 this past weekend and files a report.
Linda Jensen is on the road a lot and while she’s traveling she likes to take breaks from the grind, slip into something femme and go out and party with other girls along the way. This month she tells us about a visit to a Tiffany Club outing at a place called the Randolph Country Club. How posh.
Foxxjazell has a new CD and our music columnist Pamela DeGroff gives us a review. The CD is called “Elevation” and it is Foxxjazell’s first release since 2010. The title track is already getting play in clubs and Pamela tells us what other trax to look out for. She rounds out the column today with TG music news and a mini review of the band Alpine’s latest.
The legendary cartoons of Christine-Jane have appeared in many transgender community publications in years gone by. They are part of our TG history and now they have found a home here on TGForum. Today a classic toon from decades ago. The pipe and console TV set the tone.
Through a mutual admiration of the band Yes our music columnist Pamela DeGroff met a TG musician from California. Her name is Vicki Estrada. Pamela interviews her an we have a video of her amazing piano playing. Pamela also reviews new music by Demi Lavato, Charli XCX, Ashley Allen and Alexis Jordan.
This is the last in a series about Linda’s experiences at the Queen Mary Show Lounge in Los Angeles. From 1964 to 2001 it was the crossdressing equivalent of the Muslim’s Mecca –- everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime. To Linda it was more like the Jew’s Miami Beach –- she visited every winter.
We asked Sophie Lynne to write an Out & About report on Angela’s Laptop Lounge, the longest running TG-centric party in the Philadelphia suburbs. She threw in history, all kinds of sensitivity and such and then got around to saying it’s a great time. Her review is a good read! With pictures!
Deep in the heart of Costa Rica our contributor Georgia Tg operates a retreat for transgendered people. That may sound all new age and spiritual but there’s also shopping. In today’s report Georgia tells of two closeted CDs who came to Costa Rica to spend full time enfemme. And they shopped!
The legendary cartoons of Christine-Jane have appeared in many transgender community publications. They are part of our TG history and now they have found a home here on TGForum. Today Christine-Jane comments on how it might be soon as crossdressing becomes more accepted.
Music news! TG artists Foxxjazell, Coco Peru, Rev. Yolanda, and Storm Florez are in the news! Pamela DeGroff tells you what’s up on the TG music scene, does a full review of Georgie Jessup’s new CD and a mini review of non-TG Dido’s newest.
Linda Jensen continues her series on the former Queen Mary Show Lounge in Los Angeles. Today she is stalking the “admirer” in his natural habitat. Linda profiles the admirers from The Queen as they would have been seen through the eyes of a popular television show from the past.
Kristy Snow, VP of TransCentralPA, has provided us with many photos of the latest Keystone Conference 2013. The group is already working on the 2014 Conference and word is that they have reserved all the rooms at the conference hotel. Check out the fun from 2013.
Willam Belli has released a CD with the parody songs that have made waves on the Internet for the past several months. Chow Down (At Chick-fil-A), Love You Like a Big Schlong and other tunes are featured on The Wreckoning. TGF music writer, Pam DeGroff, reviews the release.
The legendary cartoons of Christine-Jane have appeared in many transgender community publications in years gone by. They are part of our TG history and now they have found a home here on TGForum. Her work is a glimpse into the world of crossdressing in days gone by.
The Rev. Yolanda Roger Anthony Mapes not only has one of the longest names in the music business, she has a new CD with a long name. It’s called “Rev. Yolanda’s Country Gospel Kirtan Vol. 1: God Is” and our TG music columnist Pamela DeGroff has a review for you. Also some mini-reviews of new music.
Linda is recalling her experiences at the Queen Mary nightclub in Los Angeles. In its day the Queen Mary was the destination of choice for crossdressers. This month Linda recalls meeting a person named Sandi Hart, someone who had been a great influence on Linda’s early development. Videos from “The Queen” also!
Our music reporter Pamela DeGroff has snagged an interview with Willam Belli and that’s the main feature of today’s TransVocalizers column. Pam also has music news, video clips and mini-reviews of new music. Check it out!
The Co-Chairs of First Event 2013 have sent us a report on how that event unfolded in January 23-27 in Peabody, Massachusetts. With a keynote address from Amanda Simpson, a wedding, fashion show, cabaret and dance party — and more — the convention was a great success.
Our correspondent from Costa Rica, Georgia Tg, has sent us an Out & About report from her trip to the first LGBT night at a local nightspot. Learn how the night went when the Brasilia Bar and Disco opened the doors and the dance floor to the LGBT crowd for the first time.
The legendary Christine-Jane, whose cartoons have appeared in transgender community publications for many years, is now a contributor to TGForum with her funny and insightful cartoons about the crossdressing life.
