SALUTING OUR LGBT VETERANS: Wall of Honor Marks Valiant Service During Era of ‘Witch Hunts’
the l effect | by morgan m. hurley – This past September 20 marked the eighth anniversary of the day that the discriminatory policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was officially repealed, allowing gay, lesbian and bisexual people to serve openly. While this specific policy had been on the books for 17 years, […]
REINVENTING RUFUS
Celebrated singer-songwriter branches out to other mediums, elaborates on his inspirations like Judy Garland and his folk-singer mother, and dishes on how a backstage interloper would become his husband by tom andrew – The New York Times has lauded Rufus Wainwright for his “genuine originality.” Rolling Stone calls him “brilliant,” and The Guardian says he’s […]
STEVE GRAND: Pink Champagne and Martinis with the All American Boy
by lisa lipsey – With the release of his first album, All American Boy, in 2015, Steve Grand, an openly gay artist from the Chicago suburbs, carved a place for himself in the music industry and hasn’t looked back. The past three years have seen Grand touring across the world and creating new music. He […]
Welcome to the New Club San Diego
by tim parks – Much like the mythical phoenix and its propensity to rise from the ashes, Club San Diego reopened its doors on October 25 after a fire forced them to close in May. And this uncanny ability to maintain its presence on Fourth Avenue for 37 years — after experiencing another fire in […]
The 96th California Men’s Gathering: Connecting Men at the Heart
by milo shapiro Does summer camp bring up images of hikes, pool play and crafts? Or of bullying, sports-phobia and longing to be out of the “manly” world that didn’t quite suit you? Now imagine how much fun camp would have been if almost everyone going was gay? Throw in fun workshops, a talent show, […]
“Simply Streisand” is More Than Simply Steven Brinberg
Entertainer Brings Hello Dolly! and More to Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage By Bill Biss It’s an incredible gift to be able to sing and stun as Barbra Streisand can. When Steven Brinberg takes the stage, there is a tingle and recognition in his talent to perform and delight in the very same way […]
‘Man of La Mancha’ Journeys to San Diego
by lisa lipsey – Based on the classic 17th century Spanish novel Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes, Man of La Mancha remains one of the most enduring musicals of all time. The original Broadway production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Since that time, the show has been revived four times on Broadway […]
FAITH, HOPE and BRUNCH: A Musical Gala Benefiting Fraternity House
by lisa lipsey – Emceed by Hillcrest’s beloved Babette Schwartz, the inaugural Faith, Hope and Brunch is coming up on Saturday, October 12, hosted by Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage. The musical gala and silent auction benefits Fraternity House and includes bottomless mimosas and a stellar lineup of vocalists. Enjoy gospel, standard and modern […]
THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: Scorsese, Pitbull, ‘Bionic Woman’ provide star power at San Diego International Film Festival
by chris carpenter – The 18th annual San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) will celebrate a diverse array of movies and artists from Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, October 20. This year’s festival has a theme of “The Power of Perspective. Come Watch With Us.” The festival is the signature annual event presented by the […]
Showing Pride in Oceanside: Catching the Pride Vibe with Laura Jane Willcock
by lisa lipsey – The North County LGBTQ Resource Center, under the direction of Max Disposti, has flourished and so has their annual Pride by the Beach weekend. This year’s event, chaired by Lisa Nava, is coming up on Saturday, October 12 and features live entertainment, a dance tent (country western, Latin, dance hall), food, […]