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.
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
sfcollas@htimes@gmail.com
Michigan (The Hollywood Times) 8/9/23 - A femme parade in which beauty was not a competition, a lesbian feminist anthem “Pussy Manifesto”...
Le Tigre Reunited After 17 Years Puts on a Powerful Performance
By Sara Collas
Cleveland, OH (The Hollywood Times) 7/19/23 - Le Tigre, a feminist, trans-inclusive, lesbian-centered, electrifying band was reunited in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday...
Looking for Love in all the right Places
Story and Photos By Sara Collas
West Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/16/23 - Who knows which celebrity, drag queen, or wannabee star one will...
The Decisions We Make Explored in the Docudrama, “Gender Transformation: Untold...
By Sara Collas
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/15/23 - We have all regretted decisions we’ve made. The filmmaker, Tobias Elvhage explores some of...
Why would dykes need their own day of LGBTQ rainbow fun...
Story and Photos: By Sara Collas
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/11/23 - Why would dykes need their own day of LGBTQ rainbow fun...
“Gritty in Pink” Brings Down the House With Bitch
By Sara Collas
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 6/9/23 -
What to wear for a tech lgbtq event. Would I wear a Black turtleneck like...