BASKING IN THE ‘AFTERGLOW’ WITH S. ASHER GELMAN

Two Men hugging

by chris carpenter – Good communication is key to the success of any long-term relationship — gay, straight or otherwise. Without honesty and openness, there is little chance for growth. Don’t just take my word for it; ask your marriage or relationship counselor. This month will mark the West Coast premiere of the hit off-Broadway […]

21st ANNUAL FILMOUT SAN DIEGO LGBTQ FILM FESTIVAL PREPARES TO TAKE FLIGHT

by chris carpenter – Although it won’t take place until September, FilmOut San Diego organizers got a jump on this month’s Outfest Los Angeles by announcing their festival lineup earlier. The 21st annual FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival will take place from Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12.  A total of 47 movies will be […]

SOUTH BAY PRIDE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: EMBRACING DIFFERENCE, CHANGING TOMORROW

by andrew j stillman Who said this year’s Pride festivities were done and dusted? They must have forgotten about the 13th annual South Bay Pride set for Saturday, August 21 at Bayfront Park in Chula Vista. This year’s event is all about embracing our differences while looking to change our future. This particular celebration will […]

OUTFEST 2020: Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival Goes Hybrid

Two men in what appears to be a dim green lit hallway in a bathouse about to kiss

by chris carpenter – There are hybrid plants, hybrid animals, even hybrid cars. But a hybrid LGBTQ film festival? That’s how Outfest Los Angeles is billing itself this year in light of our current socially-distanced circumstances. LA’s largest and oldest film fest, also considered the preeminent LGBTQ fest in the world, is scheduled to take place Thursday, August 20 […]