The opening number was on a crisp, clear Saturday afternoon when the Rhode Island Gay Men’s Chorus brought their summer jam to the Pawtucket Arts Festival. Casually dressed in summer white T-shirts and blue jeans, they rolled out solo hits from their spring cabaret performance as well as choral numbers from their winter concert: Our Show Must Go On. They roused the audience with Choose Your Fighter”, Do You Hear the People Sing and Make Them Hear You "; tickled them with the playfully...

On July 11, Roger Williams Park continued PRIDE with a celebration after normal hours that included viewing of the animals; some with a closer look than usual with the guidance of their expert, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. Also, on hand to celebrate were local organizations like Open Door, House of Codec, TGI, Thundermist, Free Mom Hugs, Youth Pride, BVAC, and PFLAG. There was Queer-e-oke , and ACE DJ entertainment kept the tunes flowing. Cocktails and mocktails, Pizza and a cafe were...

By: Bradford Greer He wondered why? Crouched in a little shade he wondered why He was sharing intimacies with this man After such a short acquaintance. Perched on a rock in a slow moving river He wondered how? How could it be that in the short moment Of time they’d spent in one another’s company They were both so naked and free He didn’t realize his dark hair sparkled With water drops that cascaded Down the smooth skin of his shoulder. He didn’t know his brooding thought Had been caught,...