June 2011
About the ‘tone’ of this column
After much travelling recently, it was good to spend some quality time in San Diego. I was able to attend two great events celebrating Stepping Stone’s 35th anniversary (outstanding job Bixi Craig, Tom Reise and committee). This past week marked the 30th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS and I thought about the wonderful friends…
Find ‘Refuge’ with this captivating and powerful performance
Refuge’s remaining performances are June 11 and 12. A few issues ago, I reported on a handful of dance companies located at Liberty Station. I encouraged LGBT Weekly readers to consider taking a dance class or attend a choreographed production as a way of adding some variety to your local art-going activities. I took my…
‘Swimming in the Shallows’: A Comedy About Love, Relationships and … a Shark
InnerMission Productions will be presenting the Adam Bock comedy Swimming in the Shallows at the Diversionary Theatre beginning June 4. Swimming is a surreal comedy that weaves in a lesbian commitment ceremony, a middle-aged couple re-evaluating their lives, and a boy in love with a shark. In a phone interview with LGBT Weekly, playwright…
Stevie Nicks stands and looks back
There are certain words that you associate when you hear the name Stevie Nicks, which are as indelible as the uniqueness inherent in her intonations during a song that surrounds you from your speakers. Words such as “royalty,” “survivor” and “one-of-a-kind,” and you can now officially place “Gleek” and “bossy” on the short list of…
Concierge Travel announces first gay and lesbian Amazon River cruise
Concierge Travel, the Houston-based, LGBT-oriented travel company that recently announced a lesbian and gay cruise on the world’s largest cruise ship, has now launched plan for the first gay and lesbian cruise on Peru’s fabled Amazon River. The seven-night river cruise is scheduled to set sail on October 27, 2012. Guests will travel aboard the…
Things we’ll miss about ‘Brothers & Sisters’
It looks like ole ABC did it to me again, and I didn’t even get the luxury of being taken out to a free dinner prior to them … you get my drift and you may want to stand downwind! First, they axed one of their most inventive shows ever when Pushing Daisies was cancelled…
Supporting Bonnie Dumanis
The 2012 election for San Diego Mayor is shaping up to be an exciting race. For the first time in our city’s history, we will have the opportunity to elect an openly gay candidate. I strongly encourage our community to embrace San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ candidacy and acknowledge her outstanding contributions to…
Letters to the Editor, June 9
Supporting Nathan Fletcher This past week the California Assembly passed two important bills aimed at combating anti-LGBT bullying in schools and colleges. I am very proud that my assemblyman, Nathan Fletcher was the only Republican to cross party lines on both occasions to vote to protect LGBT youth. In the past Assemblyman Fletcher took a…
Beautiful downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego is one of the most beautiful metropolitan centers in the world. It sits on the gorgeous Pacific bay and has a mesmerizing skyline that is second to none. In addition, it is adjacent to the world famous 1,400 acre Balboa Park. There is really no city in the world that can compare,…