An acquaintance of mine recently introduced me to the concept of the “Non-Profit Industrial Complex.” There is a book of essays on the subject from Incite! The Women Of Color Against Violence entitled it The Revolution Will Not Be Funded – the book came after the Incite!-organized conference of the same name. They describe the…
So you want to fix up your house and make it look like one of those homes in the real estate magazines, but do not have a lot of money? No problem! There are many things you can do to make your home look beautiful that do not cost a fortune. With a little elbow…
There was a question asked at a church anniversary. The speaker began with this question: “Is this a backward day or a forward day?” Her point was, is this a day we look backward and pine for the good ‘ole days; the good ‘ole days that have passed through the filter of our selective memories…
Four Friends – including Being Alive, Stepping Stone, Special Delivery and Townspeople – hosted their first joint fundraiser, a large rummage sale last weekend, April 30. Together, they are building a coalition to raise funds to compensate for fewer grants and donations. More information about Four Friends »
Ricky Martin is performing in San Diego this Sunday to end his successful tour to promote his first studio CD in two years, Musica+Alma+Sexo. It has been quite an exciting few months for Martin who had been in self exile for almost three years taking care of his twin sons Matteo and Valentino. Musica+Alma+Sexo debuted…
Thursday, May 5 Let Me Down Easy San Diego Repertory Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse present The Second Stage Theatre’s production of Let Me Down Easy conceived, written and performed by Anna Deavere Smith, who Newsweek called “the most exciting individual in American Theatre.” For the past eight years, Smith has interviewed hundreds of Americans…
Community Marketing, Inc., San Diego LGBT Weekly and more than 120 other LGBT business partners have launched a survey to quantify the buying power of the LGBT community. For the last four years, a worldwide survey has been done to help understand the buying attitudes, intended purchases and other data about lesbians, gays, bisexuals and…
Log Cabin Republicans are partnering with the NRA to present Refuse to Be A Victim, a seminar to help develop personal strategies for self-defense and personal safety. The event is May 6 at The Center (3909 Centre Street). Topics include the Psychology of the Criminal Mind, Home and Security, Automobile and Travel Security, Personal Security,…
On May 6, Mama’s Kitchen presents the 20th annual Mama’s Day – A Mosaic of Taste, a fundraising event showcasing an extensive array of delicious food and unforgettable desserts offered by San Diego’s finest chefs. “The short version is: you go; there is a lot of food; you taste from almost 60 restaurants; and you…
Imperial Court de San Diego hosts the 13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 7 at Numbers Night Club (3811 Park Blvd.) This year’s event raises funds for the programs of the Imperial Court De San Diego and the Trevor Project. Empress 37 Selena Diamond, also known as Emperor 28 Carlos Silva, began this…
