The set of The Golden Girls was a same-sex co-opt home for seniors. Of course Rose, Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy and their loyal fans never called it that, but in essence, it was. Inside this typical, suburban house in Miami, four senior citizens, without life partners, put their money together and lived their days surrounded by…
When David Maxine’s second grade teacher picked up L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to read aloud after recess, the tale of adventure and escapism instantly connected with him. Just like that, he became hooked on the mythical world of Oz. “There was no real distinction between the parents and the kids,” Maxine…
Eric Shanower never intended for the Land of Oz to be such a large part of his career as a cartoonist, but more than two decades later, he’s left quite the impression on the Oz comic scene. As a child, Shanower discovered the Oz books even before he was even old enough to read. His…
Possibly the greatest family musical of all time, The Wizard Of Oz touches down in San Diego as Broadway San Diego brings this national treasure to the San Diego Civic Theatre, playing Feb. 15-20. Hold on to your ruby slippers, however, because this wizard has a few surprises hidden behind his curtain with updates and…
From basketball to wrestling, the San Diego LGBT community has many sporting opportunities throughout the year. If you are looking to join a team, or just want to be a fan on the sidelines, then here is a list of competitive leagues for your review. (Editor’s Note: San Diego offers a lot of other outdoor…
With little exposure to the world of rugby, many Americans are totally baffled by the rules and concepts behind the game. The Armada Rugby Football Club is changing that. Not only are they changing how San Diegans see the game, but also how the other teams see the LGBT community. Rugby has been played throughout…
The San Diego Tennis Federation is sharing some love as it begins the Spring Team Tennis tournament this weekend. Started 28 years ago, the SDTF is one of the oldest organized gay and lesbian tennis clubs in the nation, boasts more than 200 members and includes activities for all skill levels. “It’s a way for…
The 2011 season of the San Diego American Flag Football League (SDAFFL) is set to kick off March 12. However, anyone interested in playing this year has an opportunity to join the league before teams ever take their first snaps. The San Diego group is one of California’s premier seven-on-seven flag football leagues. The SDAFFL…
America’s Finest City Softball League (AFCSL) is coming up to bat for its 30th season as the Spring season begins in just a month. With a unique mix of serious ball players competing for a chance to play in the Gay Softball World Series as well as social players competing in tiaras and fuzzy leg…
In the ever-evolving commitment landscape, what can you do to protect your interests in the event of separation? Begin by understanding the status of the law as it applies to your relationship. It is vital to protecting your interests. Same-sex married couples, and couples that are registered domestic partners, can find protection under specific California…
