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From Southern hills to the Hollywood lights
Musical artist gets major break with TV network as platform

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Across the globe, a variety of talented musical artists and vocalists hope to find a conduit into the Big Show — being showcased on national television, as well as growing a larger-than-life persona that would increase numbers at concerts to throngs of devoted fans. This journey is not always easy, [...]

Cazwell larger than life
The NYC superstar talks about the Queen City, Peaches, Beyonce and more!

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Cazwell isn’t a new face on the music scene, but since he began working with the record label Peace Biscuit, he has become a much larger presence in the LGBT music scene outside of New York. His unique mixing of dance beats and hip-hop blend with sexy, and sometimes hilarious, lyrical content to create a sound that is fun, engaging and truly his own.

‘Da Baddest Chick’ is coming to town
Trina to headline Pride Charlotte 2012

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Pride Charlotte 2011 was the biggest Pride event the Queen City has ever seen and it looks like 2012 will be even bigger. The sixth annual Pride Charlotte festival was held on August 27, 2011, on Tryon St. An estimated 27,000-plus people attended the one-day festival, doubling the number of participants from the previous year.

20 Questions: Peter Presta, Charlotte

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Hey DJ! Put a record on — I wanna dance with my baby! International circuit DJ Peter Presta is a recent transplant to Charlotte. Over his career, the Brooklyn, N.Y., native has racked up over 400 productions and remixes for artists spanning from Usher to Duran Duran to Sade.

Project Hate
On Being a Gay Parent

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In an article posted on the “Independent Gay Forum,” Walter Olson — a gay dad — dug through the latest “dump” of information gathered by the National Organization for Marriage (NOM). What was discovered in this dump was one of the strategies that NOM used in stirring up hate toward LGBTQ people.

It’s never too late!
Drag Rag

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Oh, my gosh — let’s see what I can mess up this time! I must have been tapping away while I was falling asleep that last time — all this talk about going to the formers show in Hickory for Miss NC U.S.of A., and didn’t even mention the results! Saywhat? Seems like I missed something else, too — I’ll figure it out shortly.

Out in the Stars: April 14 – 27
Out in the Stars

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Get a front seat for the fireworks when retrograde Mars redirects and trines retrograde Pluto. Oy, vey! How much trouble can you possibly get into? Where will your out-of-control imagination lead you? Let’s try to imagine all the possibilities!

Young, gifted and gay!
Tell Trinity

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I’m writing to you because I’m 18, gay and live in a small town. There’s not a lot for me to do. It seems that if you’re not drinking age or live in a big city, you’re considered a gay outcast. Sometimes, I think there’s no place for me! Help!

Dwellings 2012: Home & Garden – Gardens
Ways to beautify your garden

March 31st, 2012 Comments (0)

Whether your garden is a source of food for your family, a way to beautify your home’s outdoor spaces or a gathering place for parties, you already know how beneficial your outdoor hobby can be.

Dwellings 2012: Home & Garden – Gardens – Charlotte
Tips for spring time sprucing up in the Carolinas with your garden

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Clean out all landscape beds of old Winter debris, leaves, fallen camellia flowers that could promote disease, and all weeds.

Dwellings 2012: Home & Garden – Real Estate
Boosting your home’s curb appeal

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You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a home by its exterior. And, with warmer weather comes thoughts of outdoor home improvement projects.

Dwellings 2012: Home & Garden – Organization
Better home organization can save you money

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Did you know that a disorganized household can cost your family money?

Dwellings 2012: Home & Garden – Maintenance
Make your spring cleaning last longer

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Maintaining a clean home can seem like an exercise in futility, especially for parents and pet owners.

Dwellings 2012: Home & Garden – Ecology
Make your home energy efficient

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Whether you’re an environmental steward or a smart consumer, you may be dreaming up ways to increase the energy efficiency of your home during the warmer months.

Dwellings 2012: Home & Garden – Beautification
Easy and inexpensive home decorating tips

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Every living space needs a change from time to time — but redecorating your home from scratch can cost you a lot of time and money. Luckily, there are headache-free, cost-effective ways to completely revamp your rooms.

20 Questions: Kristian Wedolowski, Charlotte

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Actor Kristian Wedolowski grew up in Uruguay. He came to Charlotte after studying at the Universidad Católica del Uruguay to fulfill his dream of appearing in 20 Questions.

Out in the Stars: March 31 – April 13
Out in the Stars

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We are no April Fools especially with the march of planets through strong constellations of Aries and Taurus. Know where you are and where you are going. When in doubt, pretend like you know what you are doing and no one will question you.

Must we be extraordinary to be ordinary?
Transilluminations

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Clacking away at my laptop, chunky Dior glasses sliding to the end of my nose and lips pursed in concentration, with a lifted finger, I momentarily held off the doctor while I crafted a last sentence.

Playing the field
Sports across the Carolinas: Spring season heats up

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The first annual Duck Invitational Tournament was held in Atlanta, Sunday, March 11. The event was graciously hosted by the Atlanta Ducks Softball Club in College Park. Teams from Tennessee and Georgia competed in C and D level divisions, in a single elimination style tournament.

So your husband wants to do drag
Tell Trinity

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Suddenly, out of nowhere, my partner wants to do drag. Is there anything I can say to change his mind?

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