Dovetailing with a year of protest in the U.S. and around the globe, The San Diego Repertory Theatre is offering a timely world premiere workshop production of A Hammer, A Bell, and A Song to Sing. Inspired by the work of legendary folksinger and activist Pete Seeger, it celebrates the history of change from the…
IRONICALLY, JUST A FEW MONTHS after the infamous Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy was abolished in the U.S., promising a hoped-for new era of tolerance in the military, the U.N. has published a damning first-ever official report on the state of global human rights for LGBT people and the widespread abuses that continue to exist….
As it turns out, 2011 was a really great year for independent queer cinema. I’ve mentioned multiple times over the last few months my love for Weekend, one of best gay movies ever made. And now San Diego is getting to see Pariah, one of the best lesbian films I’ve ever seen, which has won…
One of the luxuries of living in the Uptown/North Park neighborhoods is that we are surrounded by many fine eateries. You can literally walk out the door to great food and gorgeous company. It is so easy to forget we live in a diverse county with close to three-million residents and a mixture of cultures…
DeMaio, Dumanis, Filner, Fletcher duke it out at Lincoln Club BY NICOLE MURRAY RAMIREZ I would call the first mayoral debate among the four leading candidates, held at the elegant and expensive U.S. Grant Hotel, a draw. Hosted by the very well-known and conservative Republican Lincoln Club, City Club, it cost $30 to attend the…
Happy New Year to all of you! I wish you the best in 2012. We all deserve a healthy and happy year. I have to say that although 2011 was a little bumpy at times, for the most part it was a very good year for me and it ended pretty well – a new…
Fresh from a National Championship won in October, the San Diego American Flag Football League (SDAFFL) kicks off its eighth season with the promise of an even bigger and better season and another run for the national title. Preseason activities start Saturday, Jan. 21, with the rookie clinic. The rookie clinic is a chance for…
Dr. Joseph Colombo, a former board member of The San Diego LGBT Community Center and generous benefactor died suddenly Jan. 2, at the age of 57. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dr. Colombo is survived by his parents, two siblings and many loving family members as well as a vast number of friends, colleagues and mentees….
District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis laid out an eight-point plan to reform San Diego’s public schools last week, calling her ideas bold and comprehensive. “The future of our schools is threatened by the possibility of financial insolvency, a lack of stability in top management positions and a structure that puts too much distance between parents and…
Join Lambda Archives of San Diego for food, fun contests and prizes at their 1st annual Pajama Party, Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. at Snooze, 3940 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. See how much fun you can have, dressed in your favorite pair of pajamas as you join the crowd at this great venue. Tickets are…
