The first gay movie to be made and shown in Malaysia has proved an unexpected box office success in the conservative Muslim country. Directed by Khir Rahman, Dalam Botol (In a Bottle) is about a post-op transsexual who comes to realize that she may have been better off as a man. It has already earned…
The Old Globe Theatre is to stage Tracy Letts’ award-winning play, August: Osage County. Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold, the dark comedy runs in the Old Globe Theatre, May 7-June 12. One of the most acclaimed plays of the last decade, August: Osage County won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play and…
What a great issue to talk about worship and celebration – where churches around the world are celebrating Easter, and Passover is being celebrated in synagogues by those of Jewish faith. In many churches, and in many of our lives, worship has unfortunately been mistaken for what happens for one hour on Sunday morning or…
Are you the next John Galliano? Let me clarify, do you want his career, not actually be him? Is Project Runway the center of your universe? Do you have serious aspirations of becoming a fashion designer? If so, Art Meets Fashion, a citywide event that kicks off April 16 is offering local designers the opportunity…
North Park is the place to be (once again) for a couple of interesting art events on Saturday, April 23. UPDATE: The launch of the 2837 University at Agitprop in North Park has been moved by the organizers from April 23 to May 14. Head to Agitprop, behind Glenn’s Market at 2837 University Ave. and…
Scott LoBaido, a New York artists and self-proclaimed “surrealist and patriot,” has decided to give the Westboro Baptist Church a taste of its own medicine. In a passive counter-attack against the church’s recent anti-gay demonstrations at military funerals, LoBaido set up shop across the street from the organization’s headquarters in Topeka, Kansas and displayed a…
A Washington Post blogger reported today that education officials in the conservative Malaysian state of Terengganu have created a camp for effeminate young boys. The objective? To teach them conventionally masculine behavior and steer them back to “a proper path in life.” 66 Muslim schoolboys are currently enrolled in the camp, where over the next…
Pop sensation Christina Aguilera sported lingerie and a winning smile as she inaugurated The Abbey’s Gay Walk of Fame on Wednesday evening. The star was selected for The Abbey’s high honor for notable contributions to gay culture, such as the empowering anthem “Beautiful,” which has earned accolades from the gay community over the years since…
After incurring various consequences after uttering a homophobic slur at a L.A. Lakers game — including a steep fine and the outrage of GLAAD representatives and LGBT advocates – Kobe Bryant and fellow members of the Lakers have joined forces to preach a message of LGBT tolerance in a new public service announcement. At one…
