It may seem like a lot has changed in the past 50 years, but as Dooley, the new play at the Diversionary Theater, reveals there are a few key issues from the era still making headlines today. Dooley, written by William di Canzio, tells the real-life story of Dr. Tom Dooley, a charismatic, young, gay…
San Diego LGBT Pride has hired prominent community leader Dwayne Crenshaw as its executive director, effective May 16. Frank G. Scarpaci, who has served as interim executive director since February, will assist in the transition. Crenshaw served five years as executive director of the Coalition of Neighborhood Councils (CNC), for which he spearheaded an effort…
Local resident Shindana Perryman, 32, and her partner Oraisa Ingle, 34, knew they wanted children from the very beginning of their 12-year relationship. Perryman and Ingle understood they would never physically have their own children, but that did not prevent them from searching out adoption agencies that could help them realize their lifelong dream of…
San Diego Women’s Chorus presents Our Romance, a fun and emotional journey through the world of romance with its joys, sorrows, delights and yearnings. Song selections include “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles, “Come What May” from Moulin Rouge, “I’ll Cover You” from Rent and “Constant Craving” by k.d. lang. The Chorus will also sing “What…
The San Diego Armada Rugby Team, the local chapter of the International Gay Rugby Association and Board (IGRAB), ended their regular season recently, and are already preparing for their summer tournaments. “The season just ended. We ended in the middle of the table,” said Carlos, the team’s coach. “Last season we made it to the…
BUSINESS PROFILE Sacred Transformations Acu-Care Center Complex 2852 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 619-204-0504 Sacred Transformations, a spiritual healing clinic in North Park, has specialized in a variety of natural energy healing techniques since 2006 and recently expanded to treat erectile dysfunction. Sara Burns, the owner, has practiced Energy Healing for about 15 years….
Live and Let Live Alano Club (LLLAC) hosts an LGBT Benefit on Friday, May 13 at The Center (3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest). Tickets are $50. The event includes dinner, a concert, dancing and a silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Headlining the fundraiser is Sue Palmer,…
CALIFORNIA – In a response to efforts by Proposition 8 proponents to conceal video of the Proposition 8 trial from the public, the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) has launched a campaign for the full and unedited release of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger public trial footage. AFER, the City and County of San Francisco…
NEW YORK – Governor Andrew Cuomo is optimistic that gay marriage will soon be legal in New York. He said he felt there was enough support to pass the measure, which he has endorsed. Cuomo said, “I know it’s failed before, but I think this is a different day. I’ll bring more urgency in the…
SOUTH AFRICA – Human Rights Watch (HRW), one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights, has said the murder of a South African lesbian activist who was stoned and stabbed to death is part of an “epidemic” of hate crimes against gays. Noxolo Nogwaza, a 24-year-old member of the…
