Speaking through early-afternoon tears and a stiff upper-lip, Eden general manager and co-owner, Daniel Schulz reiterated what he said was his primary concern regarding tomorrow’s sudden closure of the popular nightclub on University Avenue. “We employ 50 people,” Schulz told San Diego LGBT Weekly as news of Eden’s closure broke Wednesday. “We were trying to…
Solana Beach Deputy Mayor Dave Roberts, candidate for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in the Third District, has challenged congressional aide Steve Danon, his opponent in the Nov. 6 election, to a series of community debates throughout the district. “I believe it’s important to the voters and healthy for our democracy, to provide…
Saturday, Aug.11, Bears San Diego and Mr. Bear 2012, Chuck Houghton, will host the “Bears Care” rummage sale, in the auditorium at The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rummage sale is a fundraiser to benefit HIV/AIDS support services through Family Health Centers of San Diego,…
Swedish singer/songwriters and producer/DJs Rebecca and Fiona, who recently made their North American debut with the release of their album I Love You, Man, have launched a North American tour and are coming to San Diego, Saturday, Aug. 4 at Voyeur, 755 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. Hailing from Stockholm, Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick…
The LGBT Weekly Pride Card has announced three new businesses who now offer discounts with The Pride Card. Paul Tucci Yoga of San Diego is offering $1 off a group class or $5 off a private class. Call 415-215-8023 for details. Adrian Alcantara International Realty, 810 W. Washington Street in San Diego is offering a…
BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (CNN) – The lesbian den leader who was dismissed by her local Boy Scout troop this year has delivered a petition calling for her reinstatement to the organization’s headquarters. Jennifer Tyrrell, who was the leader of a Bridgeport, Ohio, Tiger Cub den, brought 300,000 signatures collected by Change.org to the Boy Scouts’ national…
KEARNEY, Mo. (CNN) – A Missouri Boy Scout says everything he has worked for over the past 10 years is gone because he finally admitted who he really is. Eric Jones says he was kicked out of a Boy Scout summer camp where he worked because he is gay. Jones, 19, says he knew what…
GRAND FORKS, British Columbia – A same-sex couple in British Columbia have won their human rights case against a Christian bed and breakfast which refused to let them stay. The Province reported that Brian Thomas and Shaun Eadie had booked a room at the Riverbend Bed and Breakfast in Grand Forks, back in June 2009….
GLASGOW, Scotland – Attendance records were shattered at Scotland’s biggest LGBT event, Glasgow Pride. According to The Glaswegian more than 6,000 people attended the event, breaking previous attendance records. Held July 14, Glasgow Pride kicked off with a parade from Kelvingrove Park to George Square. Ross Stevenson, Glasgow Pride director said, “I am so glad…
The openness of being gay at Gay Pride brought to mind the time when guys had to use “she” and the lesbians “he” when discussing their dates. Code words and phrases were used to identify fellow travelers and gay businesses. “The Ruby Slipper” gift shop was clearly a place where one could ask about the…
