Gam3rCon, the first local event with an international following, dedicated to celebrating the world of video games and interactive entertainment, wrapped up its five-day flurry of events Sunday. Co-founded by local LGBT activist and author, Walter Meyer, 2012, Gam3rCon dominated the Tenth Avenue Theatre with more activities, displays, video gaming tournaments, opportunities to try new…
Alex Okrent, 29, a staff member of President Obama’s reelection team, died Friday following a collapse at the campaign headquarters. Okrent was treated by paramedics at the Prudential Building and was later transported to Northwesters Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Obama offered his condolences to Okrent’s parents following the announcement of his death….
NEW YORK – The Arcus Foundation, a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues, announced today that Kevin Jennings has been named Executive Director. Jennings, a respected leader with a strong record of accomplishment in the non-profit and public sectors, is currently CEO of Be the Change, Inc., where he was instrumental…
Sitting down to talk with writer-director-executive producer (and one-time British boy-band singing sensation), David W. Ross, you get the sense that queer cinema has long since moved passed its awkward, self-conscious adolescent stage and morphed quite naturally into adulthood. I Do, the latest project from David, addresses one of the many by-products of DOMA, the…
Friday, I attended a rockabilly show at Tio Leo’s, a venue long-known for having a thriving scene. It was, um, interesting. I never really fully understood what rockabilly style meant. I mean, I like the fashion and motorcycles; however, I was not really sure what rockabillies actually stood for as a subculture. I found out…
A transgender activist was detained by San Diego Police (SDPD) Saturday, July 7 at a downtown protest against the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a proposed free trade compact many have likened to NAFTA. according to activists. Several other protestors were detained at the march and later let go, according to a press release issued by…
The San Diego Democrats for Equality have put a call out for volunteers for Pride weekend at the parade, their booth or both. Volunteer shifts are 2-hours, during which time volunteers will discuss the club, sign up people for their eNews and Voter Guide and get to know other members. Multiple shifts are available Saturday…
This Saturday, July 15, the Imperial Court de San Diego will present a Say Something Hat Contest at The Caliph Lounge, 3100 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 4-7 p.m. Seven categories of prizes will be awarded: Best Home-Made, Most Outrageous, The Southern Belle, The True Couture, The Derby Male, Most Eco-Friendly and Best Imperial Themed….
Openly gay stand-up comedian, Jason Stuart, will be appearing in the Laugh Out Proud Comedy Show at Martinis Above Fourth Friday, July 19 for two shows, 7 and 10 p.m. Stuart has been making people laugh with his performances all over the country since coming out in 1993. Stuart’s material about his experiences as a…
Chris Hassett, Kenny Ard, Sue Palmer, Drew Massicot, Kay Etheridge and many more musicians will put on a night of music at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front Street (Hillcrest, across from UCSD Hospital) Friday, July 20. Marking the 25th anniversary of a concert series that has raised money for AIDS support…
