As a pianist and composer, Henry Koperski has shared the stage with Alan Cumming, Matteo Lane and Catherine Cohen, and now he's striking out on his own. Koperski hits Joe's Pub with two legendary shows in October: The fantastical solo show Magic Elf Lord, on October 10; and Spirit Night on October 21st, featuring co-host Larry Owens and a performance by your dear Luminaries host. Before his big month begins, Henry and David hold an Erev Rosh Hashanah review of our favorite things: Psychedelics, Star Wars, Club Cumming and higher dimensions. We talk about Henry's recent performance with Chita Rivera; our favorite memories from his weekly show Cabernet Cabaret, with Catherine Cohen; and how we've both developed over the years. It's a perfect way to start your new year. 

Be sure to follow Henry @magicelflord and get your tickets for the 10/10 and 10/21st shows at the Joe's Pub site. You can follow David @goldberghawn, and be sure to rate/share/subscribe to the Luminaries. It makes a huge difference. See you next Tuesday!

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In August, Shalewa Sharpe released her second stand-up album, "So, You Just Out Here?" The acerbic, off-beat comedy favorite joins David to talk about her decade in comedy, why she's happy she started late, and how she found her voice. A lively conversation about the black romantic comedy canon ensues, with heaps of discourse on Beauty Shop, Something New and Coming to America. "So, You Just Out Here?" is available on Itunes, Amazon and Spotify. You can follow Shalewa @silkyjumbo. 

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Gifted with an unforgettable voice and a wicked sense of humor, the cabaret prince Jack Bartholet has taken the city's stages by storm. Before he brings his powerful, provocative show Lady with a Song to Pangea on April 4 (and takes it worldwide), he joins David to talk about his journey as a performer, speaking truth to power, and his love of downtown. You can follow Jack @jack.bartholet.

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In honor of a once-a-millennia eclipse, David welcomes high Pisces Mo Fry Pasic for a summit on self-love, dreams, and becoming who we are meant to be. Pasic hosts the twice-monthly comedy show TRINE at Freehand New York and is a part of the critically beloved show 50/50 Old School Animation, which heads to the UK this summer. You can follow her @meauxpas.

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She's a downtown favorite, an uncanny cabaret star, and a certified-gold luminary. Amber Martin joins David and special guest co-host Derek Smith to talk about her Three Women series at Joe's Pub, at which she invokes Bette Midler, Janis Joplin and Laura Nyro. On deck for discussion: Bette Midler's infamous Continental Bathhouse shows; her uncanny ability to channel Reba McEntire; Our Hit Parade; and her album A.M. Gold. Amber returns to Joe's Pub on September 7 with her Laura Nyro show, and hits Club Cumming with a Reba Christmas Special on December 2. Follow Amber @msambermartin and Derek @gayhorsederek.

Don't miss the LIVE edition of the Luminaries at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe on Thursday, September 5 at 7pm. It's free! Learn more at davidgoldberg.online. 

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In their new memoir A Year Without a Name, Cyrus Dunham details their journey through gender transition and confirmation. They join David to talk about their writing process, how they're reconciling with the book now, masculinity, memoir and dissociation. A Year Without a Name is available where ever books are sold, and you can follow Dunham @cyrus_today.

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Before he records his debut comedy album at New York Comedy Club on Tuesday, September 24, the crush-worthy stand-up Jay Jurden (Just For Laughs, Stand Up NYC) joins David for a conversation about his career, his comedy technique and his dreams. A lengthy discourse ensues regarding SNL's recent casting controversy , along with some hardcore X-Men geek talk. Follow Jay @jayjurden, and don't miss his historic recording on Tuesday night. 

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Handsome, dangerous, to die for! Artist, nightlife god and culture-smasher E.T. Chong joins David to discuss his mission—to call out and transform racist behavior in queer sexual spaces, and far beyond. E.T. talks about his early days on MTV's NEXT, his journey in nightlife, and how Asian queer sexuality is exploding in the new decade. You can follow E.T. @e.t.chong.

And if you enjoyed this episode of the Luminaries, be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating and review—it really helps. Be sure to catch David in his solo show REBIRTH! at The Duplex in NYC, on January 23 at 7pm. You can find out more and buy tickets at davidgoldberg.online, and follow David @goldberghawn.

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