Happy birthday, Todd and AJ
District 3 City Councilman Todd Gloria and community activist AJ Turner celebrated their birthday together at Saigon on Fifth, May 10. The event included food, drinks, entertainment and of course a birthday cake.
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San Diego sends Mr. Leather to IML
The San Diego leather community hosted an IML send-off party for 2010’s Mr. San Diego Leather, Anthony Rollar. He will be representing San Diego at the International Mr. Leather competition in Chicago, Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30.
San Diego Gay Pride lands Margaret Cho for festival performance
The famously blunt and unapologetic comedian Margaret Cho will headline at the San Diego Pride Festival this year, taking the main stage at Marston Point in Balboa Park on July 16, 2011 as the final act in a full-day performance roster. Cho, who recently appeared on season 11 of Dancing with the Stars and is…
Dr. Tom Dooley
It may seem like a lot has changed in the past 50 years, but as Dooley, the new play at the Diversionary Theater, reveals there are a few key issues from the era still making headlines today. Dooley, written by William di Canzio, tells the real-life story of Dr. Tom Dooley, a charismatic, young, gay…
San Diego LGBT Pride announces new executive director
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…
LGBT couples assist children with foster care, adoption
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…
Women’s Chorus presents ‘Our Romance’
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…
Armada ends season, starts summer tourneys
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…
Spiritual clinic expands natural energy healing treatments
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….
Swing to the music at benefit dinner
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,…