Some gay and lesbian seniors have been out for years; others only recently. And, sad to say, others are still in the closet. Many of us purposely keep our living space private in order to relax amid things of our lifestyle. These varying degrees of outness to friends, co-workers and relatives correspond to the varying…
You’re staying. No, you’re going. You’re staying and then you’re going. The truth is that it’s going to be a nice long summer, so you can do what you want to do. One thing’s for sure, though: you want to do it with a book. So here are some great new releases scheduled to come…
This summer, the first ever “Out and Proud” LGBT microbrewery will open its doors in San Diego under the name of Hillcrest Brewing Company (HBC). General manager and partner of Baja Betty’s, Stefan Chicote and Mo’s Universe family of restaurants (Urban Mo’s Bar and Grill, Baja Betty’s and Gossip Grill) owner, Chris Shaw, were looking…
Sam Shakusky, the hero of Moonrise Kingdom, is an awkward 12-year-old boy. An orphan living in a foster home for troubled boys in 1965, he is the only one who doesn’t look like an extra in Rebel Without A Cause. Tough guys, the other boys are all in white T-shirts and blue jeans and their…
WASHINGTON D.C. — Army Captain Stephen Hill and his husband, Joshua Snyder, have joined the Freedom to Marry and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN). Hill made headlines this year for being booed in a presidential debate after asking if the military’s discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy would be reinstated if then-hopeful Rick Santorum would…
According to a new poll by 10News San Diego, Congressman Bob Filner and City Councilmember Carl DeMaio are statistically equal in the San Diego mayoral race with Filner leading by a nominal three points. The poll reveals that Filner is a popular hit among younger voters with a 13 point gain for those under the…
For a tank-and-half (maybe two if you do a lot of driving while there) of fuel and 10-15 hours, a whole other world of nightlife and entertainment awaits you in Hollywood. Why not make a turn-around trip and take in a show and a pub night in Hollywood this weekend? Now through June 17, The…
Stepping Stone of San Diego, a non-profit alcohol and drug recovery facility serving the LGBT community, will hold its annual summer fundraiser, Cirque du Summer, Saturday, June 16, 4-10 p.m. at 3767 Central Ave. in San Diego. Billed as a day of old-time circus fun, live entertainment, great food, celebrity auctions, and friendship, all proceeds…
Art & Soul, Being Alive’s signature fundraising event, is an annual happening, formerly known as Soul Plates. Each year, celebrity artists create one-of-a-kind art pieces that are auctioned off. The event is typically attended by 250 guests. While the event is said to be great fun, its underlying purpose is serious – to increase awareness…
Tuesday morning may have found most elected officials and candidates sleeping in, but it found Councilman Todd Gloria with his staff at University and Sixth Avenues in Hillcrest at 7 a.m. waving signs to thank voters for their support.
