The Chain Drive and the Rumor Mill
A gay Austin institution holds its last hoorah, again and again.
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June 13, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund
Naked City
The latest casualty of Vignette's relocation downtown: The Chain Drive, a gay leather bar that sits on property owned by Perry Lorenz that is directly in the path of Vignette's expansion.
"...the Chain Drive to uproot his little Willow Street bar and rethink his target clientele, which used to be..."
Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith
Qmmunity: The Queer-ster Bunny
A springtime showing of Austin's queer haps, like a new leather bar, pre-show parties, and the academic achievement by a young Black trans scholar.
"...by the Queer-ster Bunny, who brings good tidings and gay times to all the good little alphabet babies. With..."
April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott
Qmmunity’s (Non-Exhaustive) Guide to Local Queer Austin Biz
For anyone looking to start queering up their ATX experience
"...just moved into town, or want to make a gay bucket list of ATX delights, here’s a non-exhaustive list..."
March 6, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott
Living in Mess: 'Wildness'
Documentary as palliative care
"...the back of the stage in The Silver Platter bar in Los Angeles reads: “El show de Morales y..."
March 12, 2012 SXSW Post by Andy Campbell
aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary
Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule
"...a little effort: get spiffy for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus in Gay Chorus Deep South, and glam..."
July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
The AggreGAYtor: August 22
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...Quinn gets death threats, and Houston gets a new gay haunt, as your AggreGAYtor seeks Amy...."
Aug. 22, 2013 Qmmunity Post
History's Closet
Making the case for an Austin gay barchive
"...late June 1969 is a strange launchpad for modern gay struggle. But, at least it is there – a..."
June 5, 2009 Features Feature by Kate X Messer
The AggreGAYtor: April 21
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...Pop, hecklers get told, and photo campaigns are totally gay, as your AggreGAYtor practices hir ghosts of small Iraqi..."
April 21, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund
UPDATED: The Iron Bear Moves to Sixth Street
Austin’s only bear bar gets a new address, kitchen
"...from the Iron Bear co-owner Bengie Beshear, and the bar’s new logo is below!..."
Dec. 26, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff
Queer Culture From the 1970s to 70
Three documentaries highlight a generation of gay icons
"...and blue American flag is replaced with a rainbow-hued gay pride flag. MC5's "Kick Out the Jams" roils up,..."
March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Andy Campbell
Mardi Gras 2015: Mardi Gai
A traipse around the South on the trail of LGBTQrewes
"...Gay Mardi Gras is a conundrum wrapped in an enigma..."
Jan. 21, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer
Will You Still Love Me When I'm 64?
Where do old queens go when they don't own a palace?
"...and becoming the first multitude of out and visible gay seniors...."
June 20, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries
Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign
"...A gaggle of queers are about to descend on..."
Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff
The AggreGAYtor: December 17
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...an unjust ruling, Dakotans get double-married, and Moscow's biggest gay club gets a partial makeover, as your AggreGAYtor keeps..."
Dec. 17, 2013 Qmmunity Post
Oilcan Harry's Closed?
Rumors swirl about Austin’s oldest continually running gay bar
"...has been updated. The description no longer claims the bar was sold, and instead reads: "The club were [sic]..."
Sept. 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff
Who You Callin' a Bear?
It's a Bear Nation, we're just living in it.
"...love with Malcolm Ingram when he made Small Town Gay Bar, a little jewel of a documentary that meditates..."
March 26, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell
The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin
From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city
"...city of Austin required liability insurance to host a gay event in a public park for 2,000 people, the..."
Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
Your Queer Guide to Austin
A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources
"...been documenting queer parties, the rise and fall of gay bars, new festivals, and community members doing awe-inspiring work...."
Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff
Feeling Extra Queer
'Interior. Leather Bar.' highlights what it's like to be an extra in an explicitly gay film
"...to, in the words of its director, "scare middle-of-the-road gay activists." Gay activists in New York*, where Cruising was..."
Oct. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Andy Campbell
Chances Are
"...recognition for her business. Certainly, she couldn't foresee how bar ownership would lead her to become one of Austin's..."
Dec. 25, 1998 Features Feature by Spike Gillespie
Cheer Up Charlie's New Red River Digs
East Sixth fixture moves into storied space with warm gay memories
"...Hold up, Santa Claus! We knew you couldn't possibly..."
Dec. 30, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer
No Room for Gays at the Red Room?
Customers allege bar turned away LGBT customers
"...request. Later, as Moon was setting up the patio bar, some of his regulars told him that they were..."
July 26, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson
DIY Queer Community
Can’t relate to what Austin’s gay scene has to offer? Make one of your own!
"...When Kitty walks into a gay bar, people know who she is. They might not..."
June 2, 2006 Features Feature by Kate Getty
Drink 'Til It Helps
Boozy events that give back to queers and the greater community
"...If there are two things Austinites do well together..."
July 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff
The AggreGAYtor: September 12
Your daily dose of LGBTQ news
"...“my bad,” and Miley Cyrus does something scandalous. Today’s AggreGAYtor’s talking all this stuff about me. Now why don't..."
Sept. 12, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson
Behind the Bars
Why are gay bars not counted within Austin club histories?
"...Dirty Sally's was the epitome of your neighborhood bar. That's when AIDS Services of Austin was just starting..."
June 5, 2009 Features Feature
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...New York Times, that have long histories of factual accuracy.]Gay SegregationDear Editor,..."
March 11, 2005 Column
Cheer Up Charlie's Soft Opening
Your AggreGAYtor strikes a pose beneath the pink ’chute
"...moved across the yard and took over the dive bar from which she’d been renting the trailer space, she..."
Feb. 19, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund
LGBTQ Bars Reclaim Their Place as Community Hubs
After Orlando, queer space is more important than ever
"...Long before Stonewall, a scattering of bars and clubs blocked unwanted stares and provided shelter from..."
