Joey Amato

Joey Amato is the founder of Pride Journeys, a leading platform for LGBTQ travel, lifestyle, and culture. He connects readers to global experiences while elevating LGBTQ voices in travel media.
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Joey Amato

The 20 Must-Have Wines for 2018…and 2019

With holiday soirees just around the corner, it is important that the right wines are chosen to accompany your meal. While white wines tend to be popular during the summer months, the reds take center stage in the winter.

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Joey Amato

Pride Journey: Indianapolis

Indianapolis has always felt like a second home to me. I used to publish a gay magazine there called UNITE a few years ago, so I was frequently visiting the city. This time, I wanted to experience things that I may not have had the chance to see on previous visits.

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Joey Amato

‘Phantom’ Shines at TPAC

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera began its two-week engagement at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall on Oct. 24. The production runs through Nov. 4 and should be on everyone’s to-do list.

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Pride Journey Seattle
Joey Amato

Pride Journey: Seattle

A journey to the Pacific Northwest is something I always look forward to. I love the natural beauty of Seattle and of course the abundance of fresh seafood the city has to offer.

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State of LGBTQ Equality in Eight Tennessee Cities Detailed in HRC’s 7th Edition of the Municipal Equality Index

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, released its seventh annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), assessing LGBTQ equality in 506 cities across the nation, including eight in Tennessee.

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