Colorful poster for the 2nd Annual Nautil Burlesque Festival. Features a mermaid on an anchor. Details include show dates August 21 and 22, times, QR codes, and venue address at 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA 01915.

Nauti Burlesque Festival

Creative Collective Team

Set against the backdrop of Massachusetts’ historic North Shore, the Nauti Burlesque Festival is a celebration of burlesque with a naughty, nautical twist! Co-produced by acclaimed burlesque troupe The Betsi Feathers and producer/performer Siren of the Circle, the festival unfolds across the charming seaport towns of Salem and Beverly, bringing together burlesque, seafaring spirit, and a splash of rebellion! Each …

Six people in swimsuits jump in the air together on a grassy sand dune under a partly cloudy sky, celebrating queerness and enjoying a sunny day at the beach.

SSU’s THE THING THEY LOVE to Explore Queerness in 1920s NYC

Salem State Theatre Department presents the world premiere of The Thing They Love written by 2021 graduate Parker Goodreau. Directed by Esme Allen, the production will take place at the Sophia Gordon Center March 3 – 6, followed by virtual streaming March 20 – April 30. Tickets for both performance modalities are available at www.salemstatetickets.com.  Set in prohibition-era New York …

A young woman with fair skin and brown hair tied back is wearing a red, polka-dotted cardigan and a black necklace with a red pendant. Captured by Leah CS Photography, she smiles slightly at the camera against a white background.

#SummerSnaps – Leah CS Photography

This week’s #SummerSnaps feature is Leah Cirker-Stark (they/them), owner of Leah CS Photography. Check out this video to learn more about who they are, what they do, and why a bit of silliness is the great way to get naturally fun shots. You can also learn more about them by checking out their website at www.leahcsphotography.com or by following them …

Two people sit close together outdoors, smiling and embracing at a New England LGBTQIA2+ Pride event. One wears a black T-shirt with a rainbow flag and white symbol; the other has a tattoo on their upper arm. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

Two Spirit Pride is Native-Led in the New England LGBTQIA2+ Community – Part 2

Editor’s Note: Recently, Jessie Little Feather and Sherry have hit a rough patch due to serious medical difficulties. Click here to find out more or to give to the GoFundMe campaign. Images and Story by Joey Phoenix Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Sherry Gagne (they/she, Metis, Abenaki, Mohawk, Algonquin, Choctaw – Board Member for North Shore Pride), Makademakwa …

a group of people standing next to each other.

Queer Lynn Scene Lynn Pride Panel and Mixer – PHOTOS

Images by Joey Phoenix for Creative Collective Queer Lynn Scene held their 2021 Lynn Pride Panel and Mixer on Wednesday, June 23rd at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The panel consisted of members of the LGBTQ2IA+ Community in Lynn, including Marianthy Posadas Nava (she/they), Zan (they/them), Narong Sokhom (they/them), Jessica Beal (she/her), and moderator Cristian Recinos (any pronouns) Sounds for the mixer …