By day, Heather Brown-Hudson raises funds for Shriners Children’s Hospital, and her wife Lacie does the same for PROMO, Missouri’s statewide LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization. But what do they do in their off hours? They raise more funds — for others. This dynamic duo is known for hosting extravagant gatherings at their West…
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2025 Luminary Awards: Joe Hedley
At 80 years old, beloved bartender Joe Hedley describes the three defining eras of his life as the three legs of a tripod: his time in the US Army, his years in San Francisco at the dawn of the AIDS crisis, and his 14 years at Just John. Though he has received awards from Fair…
Art of PAWS & People Returns November 1 to Celebrate the Healing Power of Pets and Community
The 22nd annual Art of PAWS & People, presented by Purina, returns Friday, November 1 at The Gatsby Ballroom at The Alverne. The beloved fundraiser pairs art, pets, and purpose to raise critical funds for Vivent Health’s Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) program, ensuring that people living with HIV in St. Louis never have to choose between caring for…
Saint Louis Anti-Violence Project Celebrates 10 Years of Advocacy and Impact
This year marks an important milestone for the Saint Louis Anti-Violence Project (STLAVP) as the agency celebrates 10 years of incorporation and commitment to uplifting LGBTQIA+ survivors of relational violence. STLAVP’s mission is to bring awareness of relational violence within and to the LGBTQIA+ community. Over the past decade, STLAVP has: Conducted field research of…
The Little Bevo to Host Drag Benefit for Tornado Victims
On Thursday, May 29, The Little Bevo will host Together We Rise, a heartfelt drag charity event dedicated to those affected by the recent St. Louis tornadoes. This special evening aims to bring together entertainment, compassion, and community action under one roof. The event will showcase performances from some of the city’s most talented drag…
LGBTQ+ St. Louisans Step Up To Help Tornado Victims
A contractor named Jake (last name retracted after he was bombarded with calls) was on a job in the Penrose neighborhood when the sky turned black and the wind grew fierce. He saw a few older women sitting in a car, and helped them get to a nearby house. He was then lifted up by…
LGBTQ Medical Power of Attorney Event is Coming to Columbia, Hosted by Veronika Versace
When there’s a loss in cabin pressure, the first thing you’re instructed to do is put on your own mask. The same principle applies to the horrific times we find ourselves in. So much is coming at us on a macro level, that it’s completely overwhelming. But if you start by getting your own house…
Cocktail Competition Benefiting PROMO to Be Held at Platypus April 13
PROMO is Missouri’s statewide LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization, and a fun way to get acquainted with them and support their critical work is by attending their Merryvale Antigua Cocktail Competition at Platypus on Sunday, April 13 from 2-4 p.m. St. Louis’ finest bartenders will compete in a cocktail showdown that mixes sweet flavors…
St. Louis County Library’s 2025 Community Autism Expo is This Saturday
The new Clark Family Branch plays host to St. Louis County Library’s 2025 Community Autism Expo, Saturday, April 5th from 11:00-2:00 p.m. Now in its sixth year, the expo provides the St. Louis area with one of the largest gatherings of organizations and resources for families with loved ones on the spectrum. This year’s expo…
Fourth City Sisters to Host University Staff and Faculty Networking Event This Thursday
University faculty and staff inspire and support student development, preparing students to thrive as they transition from their small ponds into the turbulent oceans of today’s world. While the ACLU is currently tracking 39 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in Missouri, research from the American Psychological Association (APA) highlights the profound impact of supportive environments, which significantly reduce…
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