Sam Byrd

Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to Outsmart who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also loves helping others to discover Houston’s rich culture. Speaking of Houston, he's never heard a Whitney Houston song he didn't like.
WiggingOut

Channeling Dolly

Vancie Vega is a renowned Dolly Parton impersonator and a veteran drag entertainer.

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Education

Funding the Future

Out For Education celebrates its 25th anniversary, empowering Houston-area LGBTQ students with scholarships.

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Beyond the Binary

Bursting with the ‘It’ Factor

Miss Majors captures audiences’ attention, and awards too.

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Art

Drawing on the Past

The Menil Collection's Fragments of Memory exhibit explores personal experiences and historic events in art.

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Latinx Leaders

Introducing the Ice Queen

Her name suggests she’s icy cold, but Sasha Frost brings the fever with her spicy hot performances.

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Dance

Counterpoint: Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher’s Unique Fusion of Music and Dance

The show is a testament to the power of music, the power of rhythm, and the power of listening.

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Front Page A&E

Houston Drag Queen Adriana LaRue up for Spot on Mexican Reality Show

Local drag phenom Adriana LaRue is competing to be a contestant on the Mexican reality show La Más Draga.

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WiggingOut

Bayou Brilliance

Glitter-bearded beauty Jacklyn Dior knows the blitz of a live performance.

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WiggingOut

The Powerhouse Diva

  Dynasty Banks-Couleé knows about drag royalty because she comes from it. Her drag mother is Bambi Banks-Couleé, who is…

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Front Page A&E

Wes Landry Takes the Lead in Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore

Out gay actor to play dual roles in show described as “Jane Austen meets Young Frankenstein.”

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