dvd of the week I loved almost every second of Goon, the broad, dirty comedy about a Massachusetts bar bouncer who becomes the star enforcer in a Canadian hockey league. Playing stupid, loyal and truly good, Seann William Scott has never been better; while he’s usually very funny, he’s never been as deeply sympathetic or…
According to the Washington Blade, a new poll says that a majority of African-American voters in the state of Maryland would support same-sex marriage if presented with the option on a November referendum. Fifty-five percent of the state’s black voters said they would vote for the law according to the Public Policy Polling Survey –…
U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken found Thursday that the Defense of Marriage Act’s (DOMA) limiting of same-sex couples’ and domestic partners’ rights to participate in a long-term care plan offered by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is unconstitutional. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District becomes the first federal court to decide a case relating DOMA…
Tuesday marked the 82nd anniversary of the birth of slain LGBT civil rights leader, Harvey Milk – and, in San Diego, the day the nation’s first Harvey Milk Street was dedicated. The dedication was officiated by Milk’s nephew and several other dignitaries. Gathered on a street corner for the unveiling was a diverse crowd made…
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has announced that it will receive its largest ever single donation – $9 million – for a new Tiger Trail exhibit. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, put one condition on the gift – the Safari Park has to raise an additional $2 million for the new exhibit….
San Diego LGBT Pride has announced that it has formed a Diversity Task Force. More than 26 local diversity organizations were invited to participate and currently 17 individuals are a part of this working group. Some of the diverse identities represented on the task force are bisexual, gender queer, Latino, black, leather, gay men, lesbians,…
After making history last year with the first active-duty military contingent in a Pride parade in the U.S., San Diego LGBT Pride is organizing an even bigger contingent for this year’s Pride event. The theme for this first post-DADT Pride is America’s Pride and it will be held July 20-22. San Diego Pride stated on…
The Live and Let Live Alano Club (LLLAC) in University Heights will be celebrating its 29th anniversary Monday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. with a barbecue and open house. All are welcome. In 1983, a small group of recovering alcoholics and addicts saw a need for an alcohol- and drug-free center to advocate for LGBT…
Cygnet Theatre’s 2012 Cygnet Gala will be held Saturday, June 2 and will include a live performance of Dirty Blonde (2 or 8 p.m.) with a gala party at the Old Town Cosmopolitan Hotel from 5– 7:30 p.m. The party includes wine, food, entertainment, valet parking, and a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting Cygnet…
The San Diego Unified School District, has announced the following events happening on their campuses in May. For more information on these events and others visit sandi.net. May 25 – Doyle Elementary International Festival, 5-7 p.m., Doyle Elementary School, 3950 Berino Ct. 92122. Open to the public. May 29 – Future Point Loma High students…
