San Diego native stars in upcoming production of ‘The Lion King’

Broadway San Diego has announced that  San Diego native, Nick Cordileone, will star in the role of “Timon” in the San Diego limited return engagement of The Lion King at The Civic Theatre, Sept. 7 – Oct. 2. This production also features Mark Campbell as “Scar,” Gerald Ramsey as “Mufasa,” Buyi Zama as “Rafiki,” Drew Hirshfield as “Zazu,”…

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New episode of ‘Gaycation’ to focus on aftermath of Orlando massacre (VIDEO)

Vice TV show Gaycation will air a special episode Aug. 24 where co-hosts Ellen Page and Ian Daniel travel to Orlando in the wake of the massacre at Pulse nightclub. Gaycation: Orlando includes one survivor’s harrowing story of escaping the night club and another’s day of burying one pair of friends, reports Indiewire. The special hopes to…

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San Diego Women’s Chorus extends deadline in search for assistant to artistic director

The San Diego Women’s Chorus have extended the deadline in their search for an assistant to the artistic director (AAD). The new deadline for applicants is Aug. 29. The AAD will work under and report to the San Diego Women’s Chorus Artistic Director, the acclaimed Kathleen Hansen, and the SDWC Board of Directors. The ideal…

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San Diego Opera announces 2016-2017 ‘Community Conversations’

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Opera has announced the continuation of its “Community Conversations”, a free lecture series that explores the various aspects of San Diego Opera’s 2016 – 2017 season – La Cenerentola (Cinderella), Soldier Songs, Falstaff, and La traviata. These popular events pair San Diego Opera’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, Dr….

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Director Chris Morrissey to be featured spotlight filmmaker at the upcoming RIP Horror Film Festival

The annual RIP Horror Film Festival celebrates its fourth successful year in Los Angeles with a special Filmmaker Spotlight featuring L.A. independent film director Chris Morrissey. Two of Morrissey’s feature films will screen, alongside several new films and shorts during the four day film festival. The festival will be held at the Vintage Los Feliz…

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Cyndi Lauper returns to the road with Sept.-Oct. U.S. ‘Detour’ tour dates

Iconic performer and musical chameleon Cyndi Lauper returns to the road for the second leg of her Detour Tour in support of Detour (Sire Records) out now. Lauper just returned from the European leg of her DETOUR tour after performing in 19 U.S cities.  The 16-city second leg will kick off September 10 at Austin’s…

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Kevin Sessums and Chandi Moore included as Plus’ ‘Most Amazing HIV+ People of 2016’

LOS ANGELES — For Plus magazine’s September/October issue, the publication announced its curated list of the 75 Most Amazing HIV+ People of 2016.  This year’s edition of the annual list includes everyone from activists to artists who all have one thing in common: they are fighters and advocates for a more informed community. Topping this…

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