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Thank you to everyone who came to @theriveroakstheatre to see the Numbers doc. It was a total dream of mine to show this film at such a historic venue, a dream I wanted since I started the film 12 years ago. I fell in love with River Oaks as a 17 year old queer kid running around the theatre performing as Frank-n-Furter, so it was a truly incredible experience to show the Numbers doc in that same room all these years later.

I said it on Friday night and I’ll say it again a million times - we must protect our special institutions like @numbersnightclubofficial that are leaders in creating community, belonging and tolerance and for allowing us to experience a sense of freedom through music and dancing. This is vital, now more than ever.

Thank you @robsauce2500 and @riveroakstheatre for inviting me to show the film. Thank you to @numbersnightclubofficial, the owner of Numbers @rudibunch and @djweswallace for your gracious support all these years and the whole Numbers community for your continued love and excitement for this story and film. I will continue to share this film as much as I possibly can.

A forever thank you to the extremely talented @realteeth @barrycoffing @fightinmadmary @chanteachantea for helping me make the film (and hundreds of others along the way!)

The night wouldn’t have been possible without my old club friends @ijustgothitdotcom and @snake_dreams who helped me sell all the merch at the screening!! Yall are the best!

There will be another screening of the film at River Oaks on January 3rd - tickets in the bio. ❤️

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#EverydayIsHalloween #Spooky #Memories #MenInMakeup #FXMakeup #ClassicNumbers #SpookySeason #WeAreTheWeirdosMister #ComicBook #JackOLantern #PaintTheWorld #BeArt #DressedToThrill #WesWallace #UVmakeup #GlowUp #BodyPaint #ThrowBack #🎃 #GreatTimes #AmazingPeople

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These two right here - they certainly have the stories 😂😜 One day I will post their first interview with all the hilarious side stories of the late ‘80s and ‘90s, riddled with all the wild antics of the bands who passed through. Much love to Lloyd and Mike for being so open and wonderful in their interviews. They are certainly legends at Numbers without a doubt. Sad to see Lloyd leave the club after 31 years of bartending. That back bar won’t be the same without him and his fun, welcoming spirit. Happy to see Mike back at the front door doing his thing.

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So thankful for my Numbers friends and family!!! No better place to be especially on my birthday!!! Love y’all! ❤️❤️❤️

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…when an impromptu girls night out ends up epic/awesome! ⚡️

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#TrashDisco #GreatTimes #SaturdayNightFever #StayingAlive #Disco #70s #Groovy #DanceTheNightAway #💃🕺 #🪩 #NumbersNightClub #BeautifulPeople #💜 #Tradition

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Finally got to see The Cure and who better to see them with than my pal Natali!!! This couldn’t have happened had it not been for Lloyd and Rene so thank y’all so much!!! The Numbers after party and the Star Lane after, after party we’re awesome as well. What a great freaking night!!! 🖤🖤🖤

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I love this guy!

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Once again I am filled with so much gratitude for the overwhelming love and support for the Numbers documentary. The film showed this past Saturday at @mfahouston to a sold out house of 350 people! The audience was amazing and filled with many Numbers family, my parents and a lot of new faces who haven’t seen the film.

I had just landed that afternoon from showing the film in Minneapolis the night before, so I was a little late to the screening because I was frantically trying to finish sewing my outfit (is that a surprise to anyone who knows me?) so when I walked in shortly after the film started, I was totally filled with tears in my eyes. I was speechless to see that huge room so packed. It’s no doubt that Houston absolutely adores Numbers Nightclub.

It warms my soul to see that the film has touched people with laughter and tears, whether they have a nostalgic connection to the club or not. At the core of the film is a celebration of a place that has been a monument for acceptance in a world that continues to make that difficult. I hope the story and meaning behind Numbers continues to inspire people who watch the film.

Thank you to all who have come out to see the film, the @cinemahtx the MANY people who have helped make the film, the countless people in the film and of course to Rudi and Numbers itself.

If you have a story to tell, tell your story!!!

Thanks @poorlilgreenie for filming the videos in the reel :)

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Friday I’m In Love won the audience award for documentary feature at The New Orleans Film Festival! @neworleansfilmfestival

A huge thanks to all who came out, flew in, drive down and voted. I’m so thankful for all the love and support. Thank you to @neworleansfilmsociety for giving the platform to share the story of Numbers. Long live Numbers!! ❤️❤️❤️

#documentary #film #filmfestival #neworleans #neworleansfilmfestival #houston #numbersnightclubhouston #filmmaker #documentaryfilm

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Tux I wore in HS, some sunglasses and poof! Mr. Worldwide, Mr. 305 or also known as Pit Bull! Did pretty good at the costume contest despite pretty much just being me! Lol! Laziest costume ever! Epic good times at Numbers with my amazing friends!!! 🖤😈❤️🪦💀
Photo credits to Bianca for the pics of me on stage… thank you! 🤗

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