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L Style G Style 2nd Anniversary Party at Mercury Hall

In Houston during the 1970s, one could break down the gay social scene into the Powerful, the Fashionable, the Purposeful and the Individuals.

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Oliver Everette and Alisa Weldon

In Austin during the 2000s, one could discern all those attributes in a gay crowd at Mercury Hall. Here, however, everyone shares them.

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Mary Coronado and Donna Miller

The occasion was the 2nd anniversary of L Style, G Style, the upscale lifestyle magazine that chronicles the lesbian and gay community.

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Hedda Layne and Troy Warden

The theme was “black and white” — thanks to a pre-party note from Brenda Thompson, I was appropriately attired — and the powerful, fashionable, purposeful individuals looked impeccable.

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Will Lucas and Carlos Platero

I talked to newcomers, short-timers and veterans of the social scene, as the Tipsy Texans served Boy George cocktails …

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James and Miryam Arosemena

A veil of enchantment fell on the graceful Mercury Hall grounds.

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Brandon Lewis, Dr. John Hogg and Chey Hollowell

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