Murray Ramirez twice honored
Long-time gay/Latino activist Nicole Murray Ramirez has been honored with two prestigious LGBT Pride awards. The first honor was presented on the floor of the California State Assembly in Sacramento during the third annual “LGBT Pride Celebration” held in the state capitol. Gov. Jerry Brown officially recognized the celebration and Murray Ramirez was honored along…
Awaken your senses with oysters
Ascribed to Cleopatra and Casanova, an oyster on the half shell has been an element of sexual connotation almost by default. The truth behind the oyster as an aphrodisiac lies in an elevated content of zinc. Oysters deliver 110-1,200 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for every 3.5 ounces consumed. Zinc is associated with…
Pride parade: Marching toward equality
More than 160 social, business and political organizations representing the LGBT community take to the streets for the 37th Pride parade – with an anticipated 150,000 spectators. The parade is July 16, starting at 11 a.m. on the corner of University Avenue and Normal Street; it continues west on University to Sixth Avenue, and then…
‘Launch’ honors friend
The annual Rob Benzon Foundation launch party is Friday, July 15, 6-10 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Burnham House (3576 Seventh Ave.). General admission is $50 and includes 10 chef’s tables, hosted bars, a silent auction with more than 100 items, live music and more. The Rob Benzon Foundation’s mission is to honor…
DVD of the Week: ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’
There are few gay movies that are so joyful that I’d want to watch while getting ready for a Pride parade. So many are just too depressing. Or bad. But Priscilla is all glitter, glee and gowns, and – bonus! – a fine screenplay is met with stellar acting. Two drag queens (Hugo Weaving and…
DVR This: ‘The Bad Seed’
Mervyn LeRoy’s 1956 thriller about a blonde grade-school psychopath is taut, terrifying and more than a little bit campy. Patty McCormack plays Rhoda, the titular character, with a cold, devilish calm that influenced every child playing evil ever since, from The Omen to The Good Son. The battle of wits between Rhoda and her mother…
Encore: Michael Feinstein once again performs with the San Diego Symphony
To say Michael Feinstein is busy is an understatement. The out singer is currently working on his 30th album, creating a score for a Broadway musical, designing a new piano, owns his own nightclub, serves as artistic director of the Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, runs his own record label and still finds…
Win big with Pride raffle
Getaways to South America, Las Vegas, Monterey, Scottsdale, Arizona and Long Beach are among a cache of prizes up for grabs next weekend through the first-ever opportunity drawing being held by San Diego LGBT Pride as part of the upcoming Pride Around The World celebration. Proceeds from the opportunity drawing will go toward San Diego…
Pride awards: Honoring local activists in the LGBT community
LGBT Pride honors San Diegans each year, based on their activism and support given to the LGBT community. This year’s honorees will be publicly recognized at Pride’s Spirit of Stonewall rally, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., July 15, at the main festival stage at Marston Point in Balboa Park. The 2011 Stonewall Honorees include: Larry Baza…