J. James debut novel, Denial, Deceit, Discovery is the heart-rending story based on true events in the life of Jack Ellis; a young Catholic man deep in denial of his own homosexuality. Receiving excellent reviews, the novel is written in the style of a personal memoir with James telling the complex, engaging and moving coming…
SAN DIEGO – The Children’s Holiday Magic Project is gearing up to spread the joy of music to children hospitalized during the holiday season. In its 11th year and with the support of donors and sponsors, the Children’s Holiday Magic Project will deliver more than 7,000 CDs to children’s hospitals internationally. The CD includes an…
Madonna has joined thousands of others from around the world to be part of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) #LoveConquersHate campaign – standing in solidarity with LGBT people in Russia. Her note is below: “Love conquers hate.” It’s an iconic message that the Human Rights Campaign’s members and supporters have spread to millions around the…
NEW YORK, — Today marks the paperback release of Elton John’s national bestseller, Love Is the Cure: On Life, Loss and the End of AIDS, in which he shares his vision for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide. Love Is the Cure describes Elton’s personal journey into AIDS activism, beginning with his friendship with Ryan White. Much more than a…
All registrants for the 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation will receive the unique beautifully designed, well-crafted 3-inch participant medal to wear around their necks. First, second and third-place finishers in the various divisions and categories of the 35+ sports happening Aug. 9-16 will take home gold, silver and bronze versions. Graphic designer Jamey…
SAN DIEGO, – San Diego Opera has announced that Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo will open their 2014 season Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 for four performances only. Making his return to the Company to sing the role of the murderous clown Canio, is American tenor Frank Porretta who was last heard as the Duke in Rigoletto in 2002. Soprano…
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Organizers of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Winter Party Festival have announced that the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach Hotel will once again serve as the host hotel for the 21st edition of this iconic celebration. Before that, the Shelborne will undergo a $150 million room and common area…
Creators of the Gender book, a colorful visual primer on the world of gender, have announced their manuscript is complete and they are ready to go to press. The Gender book has been called “clear enough for your mom to understand, real enough to hit home on every page.” (Lily Hiott-Millis, buzzfeed.com). It discusses terms…
Award-winning singer/songwriter, Eric Himan, returns to San Diego for one night only at Lestat’s Coffeehouse, 3343 Adams Ave., Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. Himan may be a staple in his current city of Tulsa, but more and more, there are people outside of Oklahoma who are taking notice of him. The San Diego stop is…
SAN DIEGO – Home and Healthy for the Holidays is back for a second year, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m., at W Hotel, 421 West B Street in San Diego. Family Health Centers of San Diego will once again use the power of fun to raise money for a very real and compelling need – health…
