Zach McKenzie

OutSmart Magazine: TUTS Reveals 2026–27 Season of Broadway Hits and Big Laughs –

OutSmart Magazine: Nick Wolny’s Money Proud Makes Queer Finance Fun

OutSmart Magazine: A New Shine on a Seasonal Favorite

OutSmart Magazine: Houston Ballet’s Ryan Williams Brings Passion to Rock, Roll & Tutus

OutSmart Magazine: Fortune Feimster Brings Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour to Sugar Land

OutSmart Magazine: The Feisty Collective Brings Queer Joy to the Heights

OutSmart Magazine: Galveston Couple Shapes a Creative Life Through Clay, Community, and Love

OutSmart Magazine: Lushious Massacr Is Living Her Realness Era—and ‘Dragvestigating’ Her Way Through It

OutSmart Magazine: In the Heights Gets a Bold, Joy-Fueled Revival at TUTS

OutSmart Magazine: Stonewall Sports Launches in Houston, Uniting the LGBTQ Community Through Sports

OutSmart Magazine: David Odyssey’s When Saturn Returns Makes Astrology Personal and Powerful

OutSmart Magazine: Joseph Berck and Jaime Gonzalez: Husbands and Thriving Business Owners

OutSmart Magazine: Mascorro Rosales: A Fitness Coach’s Journey to Inspire Others

OutSmart Magazine: TUTS Brings Holiday Magic with Disney’s Frozen - Local artist Tyler Ray Lewis portrays Pabbie, an indigenous mystical being, in the stage adaptation

OutSmart Magazine: Gender-bending Detectives - Rose Morrigan plays Ms. Sherlock Holmes in a new comedy at Stages

OutSmart Magazine: Director César Jáquez Brings The Hispanic/Latino/ Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote to Life

OutSmart Magazine: Houston’s Stages Welcomes New Artistic Director, Derek Charles Livingston

OutSmart Magazine: The Best Little Beach House in Texas -

OutSmart Magazine: Stellar Storyteller - David Clarke is recognized by PRWeek for his work and advocacy.

OutSmart Magazine: The Guncle Returns! - New York Times-bestselling author Steven Rowley celebrates the sequel to his popular novel.

OutSmart Magazine: Houston’s LGBTQ Tennis Club: A Beacon of Inclusivity - Board President Kenneth Jones discusses what makes the club so special.

COVER STORY, OutSmart Magazine: Cultured Cuisine - Chef Henry Lu blended his background and creative talents to launch a “New Asian-American” concept.

OutSmart Magazine: Exclusive Eats - Chef Sasha Grumman is one of Houston’s most sought-after private chefs.

OutSmart Magazine: Bunnies on the Bayou: Houston’s Premier LGBTQ Fundraiser Turns 45 with More Big Plans Ahead

OutSmart Magazine: Lei and Mika Burgs: A Dynamic Duo Nurturing Love and Success in Marriage and Hair Studio Ownership

OutSmart Magazine: Not Too Gay to Function - Queer artists Auli'i Cravalho and Jaquel Spivey bring new life to beloved characters in Mean Girls.

OutSmart Magazine: One Wild Ride - Zachary Quinto and Jacob Elordi star in He Went That Way, available to stream January 12.

OutSmart Magazine: MAD About Fitness - Alex Alvarado is on a mission to help her clients reach their fitness goals.

OutSmart Magazine: The Magic of Marfa - This small West Texas town is the perfect place to escape.

OutSmart Magazine: It’s Giving Generosity - Local nonprofits rely on support to make a difference this holiday season and throughout the year.

OutSmart Magazine: Nourishing Lives Beyond Hunger - Kinnon Falk’s Kindred Kitchen nonprofit uses food as a catalyst for transformation.

OutSmart Magazine: The ‘Ugly’ Side of Christmas - Dan Knechtges’ The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical brings holiday cheer at the Hobby Center.

OutSmart Magazine: Beauty and the Beast - Kim Petras brings her Feed The Beast World Tour to Houston.

OutSmart Magazine: A New Stage of Life - Kenn McLaughlin closes out his tenure at Stages Houston with SWITZERLAND.

OutSmart Magazine: Man on a Mission - George Zemanek leads the support group Transmasculine Alliance Houston.

Houstonia Magazine: Oh, the Things You’ll Learn at Nerd Nite Houston

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OutSmart Magazine: The Music Men - Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp discuss their upcoming film DICKS: The Musical.

OutSmart Magazine: Eye For Design - Israel Cruz develops unique styles for his apparel brand MANBUNS.

OutSmart Magazine: A Slice of Sondheim - Local performer Mark Ivy enters the delightfully dark world of Sweeney Todd at Theatre Under The Stars.

OutSmart Magazine: The Doctor Is In - Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. George Washington empowers the LGBTQ community.

OutSmart Magazine: The Queen Returns - Local fans speak about Beyoncé’s legacy ahead of her Houston concerts.

OutSmart Magazine: A Writer’s Revolution - César Ramos uses his publishing venture to create spaces for Latinx creatives.

OutSmart Magazine: Designing in the Digital Age - Bilal Rehman leveraged his social-media fame to open an eclectic interior-design studio.

OutSmart Magazine: Empowered Aging - Positive Living Houston provides both community and wellness advocacy for HIV-positive seniors.

OutSmart Magazine: Making Affirming Churches Fashionable - Katy’s First Christian Church opens their new safe space for LGBTQ youth with a fashion-show fundraiser.

OutSmart Magazine: Selfless Leader - Onjheney Warren speaks out for full access to sexual health care.

OutSmart Magazine: A Nonbinary Broadway Voice - Jade McLeod stars in the touring rock musical Jagged Little Pill.

OutSmart Magazine: Expanding on the Beer Binary - Hannah Schaible celebrates craft beer and queer community at Frost Town Brewing.

OutSmart Magazine: King of Hearts - Director Matthew López brings the beloved novel Red, White & Royal Blue to the screen.

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OutSmart Magazine: From the Fields to the Front Lines - Attorney Luis Ruiz gives back to his community in many different ways.

OutSmart Magazine: Shaman by the Gulf - Galveston shamanic practitioner Anthony Rios brings a spiritual awareness to his work.

OutSmart Magazine: Let Freedom Sing - A provocative revival of the Broadway classic 1776 hits Houston this month.

OutSmart Magazine: A Texas 12-Step - Grace Gibson finds freedom as a drag king living in sobriety.

OutSmart Magazine: Two Decades in the Making - Kevin England and Brian Bartlett tied the knot in Puerto Vallarta.

OutSmart Magazine: Going Live with Terri Joe - Houston-based creator Kelon Campbell brings hilarity and shock value to TikTok.

OutSmart Magazine: The Pink Triangle’s Legacy - Dr. Jake Newsome to speak about the original Pride symbol on June 7.

OutSmart Magazine: AIDS Foundation Houston Rebrands as Allies in Hope - Jeffrey Campbell, First Black CEO, Talks Rebranding and Organizational Evolution.

OutSmart Magazine: A Whole New Level of Fabulous - Drag Wonderettes comes to Stages this month.

OutSmart Magazine: Creating Shalom and Safe Spaces - Ari Rosen fights for inclusion and empowering others.

OutSmart Magazine: This Is Ripley - Ripley Tamborello reflects on her gender-affirming transition journey.

OutSmart Magazine: An Angel Among Us - Tomás Matos hits the stage with plenty of New York attitude.

OutSmart Magazine: La Vie Boheme - Director Ty Defoe previews his Theatre Under The Stars production of Rent.

OutSmart Magazine: Dancing Through Time - Houston choreographer Monica Josette brings a unique perspective to TUTS’ production of Rent.

OutSmart Magazine: A Champion for All - Poonam Kapoor is an advocate for equitable housing opportunities.

OutSmart Magazine: Best Believe She’s Still Bejeweled - Taylor Swift Dazzles at Night Two of Historic Eras Tour at NRG Stadium.

OutSmart Magazine: That’s a Read! - Theresa Caputo heads to Houston for a night of spiritual connection and healing.

OutSmart Magazine: Faithful Leadership - W. Jeffrey Campbell becomes AIDS Foundation Houston’s first Black CEO.

OutSmart Magazine: Stories from the Heartland - Photographer Maxwell Poth’s new book highlights queer youth in rural America.

OutSmart Magazine: An OutSmart Magazine 30th Retrospective

OutSmart Magazine: The Kidd’s Got It - Rapper Kidd Kenn comes to Houston as a headliner for next month’s Black Queer AF Music Festival.

Houstonia Magazine: The Bearded Beauty of Texas

Houstonia Magazine: The Hyper-Femme Queen With Poise and Elegance

Houstonia Magazine: The Intoxicating Fun of Muffy Vanderbilt III

Houstonia Magazine: The Boho Chic and Haute Couture of Chloe Crawford Ross

Houstonia Magazine: The Bayou City Bombshell - Mistress Isabelle Brooks has cemented herself as Houston’s reigning “plus-size dancing” drag diva.

OutSmart Magazine: A Star’s Turn - Billy Porter’s first nationwide solo tour includes a stop in Houston.

OutSmart Magazine: Celebrated Survivor - Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi brings his story of hard-won success to Houston.

OutSmart COVER STORY: Mother of Pearl - Julie Mabry’s Pearl Bar is one of the few remaining lesbian bars in the US

OutSmart Magazine: Creative Cocktails - Henry Poured offers stress-free bartending services for every occasion

OutSmart: Celebrating Blackness - Greg Mathis Jr. heads to H-Town for the Black Queer AF Music Festival

OutSmart Magazine:Platinum Jubilee - The Diana Foundation celebrates 70 years with a star-studded bash

Found Me Magazine: "Made In Houston" (Essay)

OutSmart: All That Sass - Houstonian Christina Wells stars in the Broadway touring production of ‘Chicago.’

OutSmart: A Montrose Lifeline - Natalie Ferguson helps Montrose Grace Place empower housing-insecure youth.

OutSmart: M.E.N. on a Mission - Desmond and Justin Bertrand-Pitts are passionate local mentors.

OutSmart: Q&A with Austin Davis Ruiz - The new LGBTQ+ Political Caucus president sets his sights on positive political change.

OutSmart: Holistic Healer - Liam Adair breaks down barriers and builds up his clients

OutSmart COVER STORY: Heart Breaker - Jim Parsons brings 'Spoiler Alert' to the big screen

OutSmart: A Pop of Christmas - Matt Rogers Presents Hilarious Holiday Special Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?

OutSmart: A Holiday Homecoming Bret Shuford returns to Houston in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins

OutSmart: Family Man: Grey Stephens thrives with the help of his close-knit Crocker Bar community

OutSmart: Holiday Seduction - Nikki Knockout and the Aphrodisi-Acts give "The Nutcracker" a campy burlesque spin

OutSmart: From Pagent Queen to CEO: Boutique owner Roneshia Ray transforms clients with more than just clothing

OutSmart: In Search of Herself: Author Shana Ross finds her birth family, who are members of the Navajo tribe

OutSmart: Gayest and Greatest 2022: Health & Beauty Part II The Montrose SPENGA studio offers a unique new workout option. (Writer)

OutSmart: From Acres Homes to Yale Artist Trevon Latin is inspired by memories of his childhood in Houston. (Writer)

OutSmart: ‘THEY/THEM’ Debuts on Peacock John Logan previews his highly anticipated queer psychological thriller. (Writer)

OutSmart: A Banjo, a Bass, and Embroidery Geoffrey Muller shares his wide array of talents in Houston and beyond. (Writer)

OutSmart: Creating the Soundtrack to His Life Pop star Isaac Niaz’s music is authentic to his own personal journey. (Writer)

OutSmart: Ty Herndon’s New Album ‘Jacob’ is Out Now The openly gay country singer talks his early days and his new projects. (Writer)

OutSmart: Andrew Clarke, francesca’s CEO, is Creating a Company of Inclusion (Writer)

OutSmart: Sounds of the Seaside Ezra Bordelon leads worship at an LGBTQ-affirming church on the Island. (Writer)

OutSmart: Commanding the Coast Steven J. Baines is an asset to his local community. (Writer)

The Knot: 7 Rules for Attending a Drag Show During Your Bach Party (Writer)

OutSmart: Joel Kim Booster’s New Film Mirrors His Own Queer Journey: 'Fire Island' debuts June 3 on Hulu. (Writer)

OutSmart: Living an Authentic Life: Keaton Fox found the courage to come out publicly with the support of ABC 13. (Writer)

The Knot: Should You Use Multiple Dating Apps at the Same Time? Less may be more when it comes to online dating. (Writer)

OutSmart: Fighting for Love and Democracy Roxanne and Kristina Werner fell for each other while working together at the Harris County Clerk’s Office. (Writer)

OutSmart COVER STORY: Unleashing Bronco - Orville Peck talks his vulnerable sophomore album before bringing the new tunes to Houston. (Writer)

OutSmart: Inspired Interiors: Derrick “Dax” DeCristofaro blends his personal style with client visions to create artistic living spaces. (Writer)

OutSmart: Record-Breaking Renovation: Jessica Aguilar and Shalita Grant’s Houston home remodeling project exceeded seller expectations. (Writer)

The Knot: My First Hookup Made Me Hate My Body - What started out as a casual encounter had much deeper consequences. (Writer)

OutSmart: Trans Ukranian Woman Fights for Her Country on the Front Lines (Writer)

OutSmart: COVER STORY: Culinary Champion - Texas-based Jo Chan vies to become Bravo’s next Top Chef. (Writer)

OutSmart: Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott Call Gender-Affirming Care “Child Abuse” (Writer)

OutSmart: New Sexual Health Center in Texas Hit with Funding Cuts - ASHwell’s Ben Walker discusses the loss of support for free PrEP services. (Writer)

OutSmart: Out for Change: An Innovative Advocate - Ben Chou’s inspiring ideas are a driving force in his campaign for Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner. (Writer)

OutSmart: Exploring Intersectional Christianity Ademian Pinder and Andrés Herrera provide a platform for queer and BIPOC people of faith. (Writer)

CityBook: burger-chan 2.0 - After Closure in 2020, Couple Bets Their Buns on Gourmet Burger Spot's Success (Writer)

OutSmart: Cycling in Community Instructors Zach West, Tyler May, and Sergio Moreno keep things spinning at for the people. (Writer)

OutSmart: Jonathan Van Ness Brings Their Comedy Tour to Sugar Land (Writer)

OutSmart: Hot and Unbothered - Chelsea Handler previews her hilarious post-pandemic comedy tour. (Writer)

COVER STORY: Positive Living Baylor College of Medicine’s Caleb Brown uses his online platform to destigmatize living with HIV.

CityBook: Bow Wow! Rosenberg Biz Will Make a Plush Version of Your Rescue Dog

Chron.com: After struggle with alcohol, this Houstonian made a sober space for all (Writer)

Chron.com: The impressive backstory of Legacy Man, the Heights' eccentric Rollerblading musician (Writer)

OutSmart: Gayest & Greatest 2021: People Part I - Amir Diamond connects through the airwaves.

OutSmart: Gayest & Greatest 2021: Arts and Auto - Stoo is an outspoken actor and activist.

Chron.com: H-Town Hustle: Houston's Rusty Gates puts entrepreneurs behind the mic on 'Houston Made' (Writer)

CityBook: Coogs You Can Count On: With School Back on, Charity’s Founders Suit Up to Help Kids in Need (Writer)

OutSmart: Legal Powerhouse - Attorney Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist handles some of Houston's toughest personal-injury cases (Writer)

OutSmart: An Altruistic Artist - Photographer and rapper Emilio Coochie uses his platform to make a difference(Writer)

OutSmart: Media Mogul - Austin Davis Ruiz empowers local LGBTQ organizations (Writer)

Chron.com: Burger-Chan plans triumphant return to Houston dining scene after pandemic closure (Writer)

OutSmart: Gayming in Galveston (Writer)

OutSmart: ‘Million Dollar Listing New York’ Gets Up Close and Personal (Writer)

OutSmart: Heavy Hitters Pride Creates Community for LGBTQ Men of Color and Larger Size (Writer)

Chron.com: Essay: As Pride month ends, Houston's lack of sober queer spaces resounds

Chron.com: Heights House Hotel opens in Houston after major renovation of '70s-era inn (Writer)

Outsmart: Budget-Friendly Lodging (Writer)

Chron.com: Jolt Action aims to harness the 'huge voting power' of young Latinos (Writer)

OutSmart: Community-Oriented Oasis (Writer)

OutSmart: Voodoo Doughnut Opens in Montrose (Writer)

OutSmart: Shop Local LGBTQ Houstonians offer high-quality artisan goods. (Writer)

On The Cover with Jessica "JAG" Aguilar (Video)

OutSmart: COVER STORY: Rolling with the Punches (Writer)

OutSmart: Houston Healthcare Couple Uses Instagram to Create Queer Visibility (Writer)

CityBook: Lemonade Day Goes Global! All About the New Entrepreneurship App for Kids

OutSmart: Houston Pastor Encourages LGBTQ People to “Overcome” Their Identities (Writer)

OutSmart: Instagram Account Aims to Expose Gay Houston Men at Super-Spreader Events (Writer)

OutSmart: Data-Driven Workouts (Writer)

OutSmart: Houston Native Named a 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation Youth Ambassador (Writer)

OutSmart: COVER STORY: The Power of Perseverance

OutSmart: An Artistic Activist Legacy (Writer)

OutSmart: Gayest & Greatest 2020: Community (Writer)

OutSmart: Gayest & Greatest 2020: Health and Beauty Part II (Writer)

OutSmart: Gayest & Greatest 2020: Real Estate (Writer)

OutSmart: Houston Drag Queens Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Writer)

OutSmart: MJ Hegar’s Pro-Equality Senate Race (Writer)

OutSmart: Imaginative Illustrator (Writer)

OutSmart: Gabriele Bertaccini Shares His Truth (Writer)

OutSmart: COVER STORY: Model Mania (Writer)

OutSmart: Overcoming Trauma with Humor (Writer)

OutSmart: Empowering the Black Trans Community (Writer)

OutSmart: Recounting the Life of Susan Sontag (Writer)

OutSmart: Activist for Accessibility (Writer)

OutSmart: Fostering Safe Spaces (Writer)

CityBook: The Sun Will Rise: The Gallery World’s New Normal? (Writer)

OutSmart: DRAG GOES DIGITAL (Writer)

CityBook: Local Org Goes Online / Autism Awareness Month (Writer)

OutSmart: MEDICAL ASSET (Cover Story Writer)

OutSmart: IRON WOMAN (Writer)

CityBook: BUILDING COMMUNITY (Writer)

OutSmart: FROM THE GROUND UP (Writer)

CityBook: LIFT OFF (Writer)

CityBook: GROWING 'ROOTS' (Writer)

Playbill: Artist Profile - LaBraska Washington of ELF - THE MUSICAL

CityBook: 'KIND' HEARTS (Writer)

CityBook: MIND THE GAP (Writer)

CityBook: DRAW DEAL (Writer)

Playbill: Artist Profile - Raven Justine Troup of SPRING AWAKENING (Writer)

Playbill: Artist Profile - Sarah Bowden of A CHORUS LINE (Writer)

OutSmart: Walk for Mental Health Awareness Houston (Writer)

CityBook: THE EQUALIZER (Writer)

CityBook: HIGH NOTES (Writer)

CityBook: ASPIRE TO INSPIRE (Writer)

CityBook: SPARKING JOY (Writer)

CityBook: HUMAN NATURE (Writer)

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