New beginnings don’t always arrive softly. Sometimes they show up as a breakdown, a reality check, a moment that cracks your whole life open. Sometimes they come after years of trying to hold everything together with shaking hands. And sometimes, a new beginning is simply a decision, “I deserve better. My kids deserve better.”
At first glance, Life Blows: The Escapades of the Real Lexi Ray sounds like pure absurdity: a life-sized blow-up doll embarks on a road trip of self-discovery, documenting her existential musings through poetry, yoga, heartbreak, and beachside epiphanies. But beneath the humor and whimsy lies something far more tender and resonant; a profoundly queer meditation on identity, mental health, belonging, and the quiet work of learning to stay alive when life feels overwhelming.
The beginning of a new year often inspires reflection and renewal. This provides an opportunity to evaluate ourselves and ask: Does my life align with my goals and values? What is going well? What needs to change? This self-assessment can help us create goals that help us grow, change and strengthen who we are. This year, the Southern Nevada Health District invites you to use the new online resource, CredibleMind, to begin building the best version of yourself.
As a new year unfolds, January and February offer a powerful moment of recalibration, especially for queer and trans communities navigating change, resilience, and self-definition. These months invite us to release what no longer fits, recommit to chosen family, and step more fully into lives shaped by authenticity rather than expectation. Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or courage, this forecast looks ahead with intention, reminding us that our futures are self-written, and worth celebrating.
I have known Jeffrey since I moved to Las Vegas in the 90s. His mother, Pat, was one of the best volunteers and “Moms” I had during my career with Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest. Our paths met so many times over the years with the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association (NGRA) that I knew there would be a time when his incredible knowledge would be shared with our readers and me.
New beginnings don’t always arrive wrapped in hope and certainty. Sometimes they come quietly, disguised as small choices. Sometimes they arrive through grief, exhaustion, or the moment when staying the same feels more painful than change. And sometimes, a new beginning is simply the decision to keep going.
2026 is HERE! Las Vegas PRIDE is excited to return to our events, including our recurring PRIDE OUTside Hikes, PRIDE Family BINGO, PRIDE Party, and more. These events are being added to our calendar now, so be sure to sign up for reminders and stay connected.
This fall, the world of drag takes center stage in a way it never has before. Pageant Queens: Our Story Behind the Crown, a 12-episode docuseries directed by Travis Stancil with Michael Silas as Artistic Director, promises to peel back the layers of glamour, competition, and community that have shaped generations of drag artistry.
On November 26, 2025, Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Deborah Silver brings her unmistakable sparkle, powerhouse voice, and deep musical soul to Vic’s Las Vegas for a one-night-only concert that promises to swing, shimmer, and uplift. Already a two-time #1 Billboard Jazz artist and a favorite among music lovers who crave authenticity wrapped in showmanship, Silver arrives in Las Vegas riding a wave of acclaim for her latest triumph: Basie Rocks!; the electrifying, genre-blending album recorded with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra and now the centerpiece of a nationally televised PBS special.
For Olympia Le Paige, drag has never been just about sequins and spotlight — it’s about storytelling, advocacy, and the art of self-empowerment. As she prepares to step onto the national stage this January for the Miss Gay America Pageant, Olympia is not only competing for a crown; she’s representing a vision of resilience, authenticity, and progress for the entire LGBTQ+ community.
