NEW YORK — PFLAG NYC (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of New York City) has announced that Broadway producer, Daryl Roth, who has mounted a record seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and multiple Tony Award-winning shows, and Edie Windsor, the brave and outspoken plaintiff in United States v. Windsor, which brought federal recognition of same-sex marriage, will be featured honorees…
03 Fall Apart Billed as the “wholesome homo” – Kenyth Mogan has been making connections and working behind the scenes in Hollywood since he was still in high school … in Montana. He’s worked on movie sets, web-series and even published a manga-style graphic novel called The Phoenix Chronicles: Awakenings. Now, seven years after moving…
Bridegroom tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof. The story of what happened after this accidental death– of how people without the legal protections of marriage can find themselves completely shut…
WASHINGTON — Gay rights activist George Takei will speak about LGBT issues at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon, Oct. 18. In his speech entitled, Embracing Change, Takei will address the growing momentum for legalizing same-sex marriage in the U.S. Takei, who became famous playing Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu on the Star Trek TV series and in the franchise’s films, has…
Democrats who support former Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher put the case against Councilmember David Alvarez succinctly: “He can’t win.” Often sandwiched between such phrases as “He’s a great guy” and “I have nothing against him,” the message is clear: If you don’t want Mayor Kevin Faulconer, you need to vote for Fletcher. Why? “It’s too soon…
The path to an Alvarez victory is perhaps the most easily visible, as former Mayor Filner walked it just last year. It’s called solidify your base. Despite his own negatives, two moderate candidates and arguably lackluster early campaigning, the party machine turned out 30 percent of the primary vote for Filner. If Alvarez can reach…
SAN DIEGO — Dr. Spencer Epps has been chosen by the Rich Life Gallery to exhibit his latest series, Arts Mentis, paintings on mental health. The show is 4-10 p.m., Oct. 12 at 502 University Ave. in San Diego. Through emotive portraiture, thought-provoking, abstract and linear paintings, Dr. Epps provides a cogent critique of the…
Today, Diversionary Theatre announced that Executive Director John Alexander will be stepping down. The Board of Trustees issued a statement that read: “Today the Board of Trustees is announcing the resignation of our Executive Director, John E. Alexander. We are very grateful for John’s vision, passion and leadership over the past 2 and ½ years….
The Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego (The Met®) has announced that Interim Mayor Todd Gloria will be their special guest Sunday, Oct. 20, at the 11 a.m.service. Interim Mayor Gloria will bring the worship service message focusing on the unique talents and gifts we are all given and how beautiful it is to use those gifts…
In a letter that has quickly become a viral sensation, a father has penned a heartfelt letter to his daughter after he learned that she kicked out her son out of the house simply because he is gay. The letter, which first appeared on the FCKH8.com’s Facebook page reads as follows: Dear Christine: I’m disappointed…
