With many Cleveland gay bars closing even before the pandemic, owners are relied on their close community ties to keep their businesses afloat when Covid-19 posed an existential challenge.
For a lot of people in Northeast Ohio, including many in the LGBTQ+ community, The Side Quest was more than just a bar, it was home. Now, it’s been shuttered by the pandemic.
People, Places, and Dreams, a new behavioral health agency, is opening up two new sober houses for the LGBTQ+ community this year, specifically focusing on queer and trans people of color.
Superheroes helped Mike Boyce navigate life as queer young person. Now, as an art therapist, they’re helping other LGBTQ+ children see themselves as superheroes.
With the sea change of leadership that is about to hit Cleveland as the new mayoral and council administration takes office, a number of LGBTQ+ leaders will find themselves not only sitting at the table, but also holding positions of great influence.
From her studio in Cuyahoga Falls, Coco Miletti and her assistant of 2 years, Jake Hallett, ply a trade synonymous with transformation: cosmetics. In their perch above Front Street, Miletti and Hallett offer a wide range of services, from hair and make-up styling for boudoir photography and weddings to ground-up makeup lessons and instructions for people who are transitioning.
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