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    My sister from another mister

    Growing up with Chelsea Clinton: I've been there from childhood to wedding

    Fayza A. Elmostehi
    Jul 29, 2010 | 7:03 pm
    • Frizzy-haired, red-cheeked, brace-faced, and woefully lanky. Chelsea as ateenager was perfect fodder for the evil eyes of the press.
    • Chelsea and I had that ugly duckling thing in common during our pre-teen years,that's for sure.
    • By 1997, coed-on-the-verge Chelsea began to come into her own.
      White House photo
    • The curly hair? Under control? My confidence? Emerging. 1997 found both Chelseaand me on the brink.
    • Poised, coiffed, and fabulous. Chelsea Clinton has come a long way in theunavoidable limelight, baby.
    • Brushing my hair has been a big part of my ladylike transition. That's kindawhere it stopped, though. It's not Chelsea-esque, but it'll do.
      Photo by Julie Soefer
    • Here's to wishing Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky the best in their New Yorknuptials this weekend.

    Could you spare a tissue? I need to dab my eyes. You see, my almost-sister Chelsea is getting married this weekend.

    You may know her as Chelsea Clinton. But she's practically the twin sister I never had.

    If you squint your eyes a bit closer, your keen eyes may detect a few very negligible differences between Chels and I.

    It's true, my foreign-born father was never (and thankfully won't be) the country's top dog. My mum does not currently serve as Secretary of State. I've never even stepped foot on Stanford's campus, let alone had the option of matriculating there. And I only know Oxford by way of its utilitarian reference material.

    But the chasm between First Child Chelsea and me isn't as gaping as it may appear.

    My paternal figure was also a sloppy philanderer, and my mother has always rocked her respective house. I've spent meaningful moments in Palo Alto, and I, too, have an unused degree in international relations that lives in a very large frame in a trunk at my parents' home, some hundreds of miles away.

    We were both child prodigies (Chelsea skipped third-grade; my dad merely told everyone I did as a result of starting school early), and boy, were we both ugly ducklings in our youth.

    Above and beyond those superficialities, however, is the glaring fact that Chelsea and I grew up together.

    When Big Bill took up residence in the White House in January 1993, he shone a spotlight on a daughter a few months my junior. This only child went from girl to woman right along with me during his eight years in office.

    The nosy public eye remained on Chelsea with the limelight that followed the Clintons, even after the White House glory days. And so did my curious private eye.

    While Chelsea deftly dealt with her gangliness, I dodged juvenile wisecracks about my demeaning Coke-bottle glasses. Chelsea and I both struggled in the wake of Cindy Crawford, tugging at, teasing, and finally surrendering to our curly locks during our teen years. Her snaggleteeth were forced in line; mine folded into the excuse of my eternally youthful personality.

    We kept our noses clean, we kept our heads down, and we both went off to college with good grades, heads held high, and an iridescent, oyster of a world ahead of us.

    Maybe it was graduate school far from home, or maybe it was about that time. But somewhere along the line, Chelsea and I became bona fide ladies.

    My almost-sister Chelsea did — and does — the refined thing so much better than I ever could. The classic makeup, the strawberry blonde waves, the timeless elegance.

    What began as an awkward adolescent emerged as a new breed of American royalty before everyone's very eyes. I didn't quite pull that one off.

    To some of us, it wasn't so much a stunning transformation as an inevitable progression. But perhaps only an almost-sister sees it that way.

    I've vicariously lived a more charmed version of life through Chelsea since we were 12. And this weekend, at 30, I'll sit back in anticipation while my privileged alter ego ties the knot with her longtime sweetheart in rural New York.

    To my chagrin, Chelsea didn't extend a invitation to me, her estranged sister. Perhaps because I'm a member of the ill-favored press. No bother, sis. I'm in good company, at any rate.

    While I won't be part of the prying paparazzi aiming to spoil your special day, Chelsea, I'll be there in spirit. Just like the last 18 years, I'll watch and wait quietly from afar.

    I'll still need that box of Kleenex, though. I haven't missed a moment in your life since we were fledglings. There's no way I'm going to miss the moment you take flight from the Clinton nest.

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    Rich's reborn

    Essential Houston LGBT dance club reopens in original Midtown location

    Eric Sandler
    Jun 17, 2025 | 1:00 pm
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    The new Rich's intends to be a concert venue.

    Houston nightclub Rich’s has reopened its original location on San Jacinto, but the venue aims to reach a broader audience than it did as a LGBTQ-focused dance club.

    First opened in 1983, owner Jeff Harmon moved Rich’s to 202 Tuam in 2019. Earlier this year, Harmon rebranded the property that property as the Montrose Country Club, an all-day restaurant and bar with a pool. Those changes paved the way for Rich’s to return to 2401 San Jacinto with an upgraded audio-visual system and a refreshed interior.

    While Rich’s will always welcome the LGBTQ community — it will host the official afterparty for this year’s Pride Parade on Saturday, June 28 — its new iteration is primarily an event space that will host everything from weddings and corporate meets to concerts of all musical genres. Notably, Rich's will only be open for events and concerts. It won't be open on weekends for regular service.

    “It is now a multipurpose venue open to all types of events,” entertainment consultant and talent booker Rich Pangilinan tells CultureMap. “It is no longer strictly a nightclub. It is no longer just a LGBT venue.”

    One of the most noticeable changes is the interior. Instead of the dark walls one might expect in a nightclub, the walls and floor are a more neutral shade.

    “Event planners can come in and hold different types of events that are catered to their needs. There’s no limitations to this venue now,” Pangilinan says.

    Harmon also invested $1 million into upgrading the lights and sound, according to Pangilinan. Rich’s is one of a handful of venues in Houston using Void speakers, an internationally-recognized name for venues of this type. Since it reopened in April, the venue has hosted hip hop concerts and a performance by superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold.

    “Jeff is proud of the way the renovations have turned out. It’s a lot more upscale,” Pangilinan says. “Previously, the second floor had multiple rooms. They've been removed. It’s one big space with areas for people to socialize.”

    For the Pride Parade party, Rich’s will host Italian DJ Danny Verde. The evening will also include photo installations, surprise performances, and pride-themed cocktails. Tickets start at $25 for general admission with various VIP packages available. Get more details at the Rich’s website.

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