San Diego LGBT Pride has hired prominent community leader Dwayne Crenshaw as its executive director, effective May 16. Frank G. Scarpaci, who has served as interim executive director since February, will assist in the transition. Crenshaw served five years as executive director of the Coalition of Neighborhood Councils (CNC), for which he spearheaded an effort…
Local resident Shindana Perryman, 32, and her partner Oraisa Ingle, 34, knew they wanted children from the very beginning of their 12-year relationship. Perryman and Ingle understood they would never physically have their own children, but that did not prevent them from searching out adoption agencies that could help them realize their lifelong dream of…
San Diego Women’s Chorus presents Our Romance, a fun and emotional journey through the world of romance with its joys, sorrows, delights and yearnings. Song selections include “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles, “Come What May” from Moulin Rouge, “I’ll Cover You” from Rent and “Constant Craving” by k.d. lang. The Chorus will also sing “What…
The San Diego Armada Rugby Team, the local chapter of the International Gay Rugby Association and Board (IGRAB), ended their regular season recently, and are already preparing for their summer tournaments. “The season just ended. We ended in the middle of the table,” said Carlos, the team’s coach. “Last season we made it to the…
BUSINESS PROFILE Sacred Transformations Acu-Care Center Complex 2852 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 619-204-0504 Sacred Transformations, a spiritual healing clinic in North Park, has specialized in a variety of natural energy healing techniques since 2006 and recently expanded to treat erectile dysfunction. Sara Burns, the owner, has practiced Energy Healing for about 15 years….
Live and Let Live Alano Club (LLLAC) hosts an LGBT Benefit on Friday, May 13 at The Center (3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest). Tickets are $50. The event includes dinner, a concert, dancing and a silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Headlining the fundraiser is Sue Palmer,…
On May 6, Mama’s Kitchen celebrated its 30th anniversary of Mama’s Day, its annual fundraiser that showcases some of the best restaurants in San Diego. For info, log on to mamaskitchen.org.
Retired United States District Judge Vaughn R. Walker is the keynote speaker at the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association’s 18th Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony, May 12. In last summer’s Perry v. Schwarzenegger case, Walker ruled that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional. Judge Walker is an exciting and interesting speaker, an authority on many current…
After several years of musical soul-searching, out singer/songwriter Eric Himan returns to San Diego with his newest CD, Supposed Unknown, and also with a new friend, trans singer Namoli Brennet. Supposed Unknown is Eric’s tenth album. His first self-titled solo CD was released in 2000, and starting in 2002, Himan was releasing at least one…
There are geographical niches that, when mentioned, bring images of thriving, supportive LGBT communities – such as Hillcrest, Palm Springs and San Francisco. North County is not one of these niches. The residents know it, which is why they are working to open a resource center by the end of this year. The North County…
