Sara Collas
Sara Collas, Ph.D., is a Ball State Sociology Assistant Teaching Professor by day, published author and artist by night. Dr. Collas (AKA Peru) specializes in creating visually stunning collages using recycled materials to create unique gift boxes, containers, and cards. The self-professed scrounger strives towards creating spaces in her art, writing, teaching, and the classroom that promote a sense of belonging, diversity, inclusivity, and inspiration. Sara’s philosophy in life is: “Don’t Let Anyone Take Away Your Bubbles.” She can be reached at sfcollas@bsu.edu or sfcollas.htimes@gmail.com.
The Dinah 2026: Back and Better Than Ever!
Photos: THT
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/9/26 - The 35th edition of The Dinah, held September 30 through October 4, 2026, was nothing...
Da Brat is Da Bomb at The Dinah’s Black and White...
Da Brat is Da Bomb at the 35th Dinah
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/4/26 - Da Brat performed her signature hit “Funkdafied,” and the...
Keeping the Heartbeat Pulsing at The Dinah
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/2/26 - The opening party for the 35th Dinah brought attendees from all over the world to Hunter’s...
The Dinah’s 35th Anniversary Kicks Off at Hotel Zoso with Rose...
Photos THT
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/1/26 - The pre-party for the legendary 35th anniversary of The Dinah was lit at Hotel Zoso...
Lesbians Are Ubiquitous, Glamorous and Chic in 2026: A New Era...
By Sara Collas, AKA Peru
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 9/14/26 - The first lesbian party scene...
Where the Ocean Meets the Table: Geoffrey’s Restaurant, Malibu
By Sara Collas
Photographs by Sara Collas
If you’ve already heard about Geoffrey’s in Malibu and been there, it’s time to rediscover it! If you never...
Mariah Hanson’s Last Dance at Dinah!
By Sara Collas
Photos THT
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/1/25 - The 34th Dinah, founded and built into legend by Mariah Hanson, felt like...
The 34th Dinah! Party Scene or Movement?
By Sara Collas, Ph.D (AKA Peru)
Palm Springs, CA (The Hollywood Times) 9/26/25 - Palm Springs sizzled for the 34th and final Dinah, Mariah Hanson’s legendary...
The Art of Dining at Vida
By Sara Collas
Indianapolis, Indiana (The Hollywood Times) 8/8/25 - Vida in Spanish means life. My twin and I found plenty of Vida at a...
The Lesbian Nation Rages On at the Second Annual Michigan Fern...
By Sara Collas AKA Peru
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Michigan (The Hollywood Times) 8/9/23 - A femme parade in which beauty was not a competition, a lesbian feminist anthem “Pussy Manifesto”...