Mission Federal ArtWalk celebrates 30th anniversary with inaugural graffiti show

SAN DIEGO – In celebration of its 30th year, Mission Federal ArtWalk has introduced the inaugural Off the Wall Urban Show 2014, featuring acclaimed street artists Chor Boogie, Mike “Bam” Tyau, APEX and Codak. These internationally recognized artists will create artwork live on constructed walls from noon until 4 p.m.  Saturday, April 26. ArtWalk patrons can create…

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Epic Italian cycling event returns to San Diego April 6

The 2014 Campagnolo Gran Fondo San Diego presented by Bianchi, celebrates cycling in Italian style  April 6. With three routes (34, 56 and 105 miles), well-stocked food stops, and a post-ride Italian feast from award-winning San Diego restaurant Acqua AL2, the event delivers a well-supported athletic challenge in a gorgeous setting. Tobias Panek, event organizer…

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Cambodian transgender activist Sou Sotheavy wins 2014 David Kato Vision & Voice Award

BERLIN — The David Kato Vision & Voice Award has announced that the 2014 award will go to Cambodian transgender activist Sou Sotheavy. Now 75 years old, she has spent the last two decades working to establish a national network of organizations to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people across the country.  Sou will…

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Brunei’s Shariah-based Penal Code set to take effect, gays risk stoning, execution

In what the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) are calling ‘a step backward’ for human rights, the Sultan of Brunei has announced that a series of laws that were formulated in 2013 are set to be enacted in April, 2014. The laws, which criminalize everything from adultery to same-sex relations, include punishments ranging from public…

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New CEO chosen for Greater San Diego Business Association

SAN DIEGO — A new CEO has been selected to serve the Greater San Diego Business Association, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Barbra Blake will take over  February 3, 2014 to lead the organization into its 35th anniversary year. Most recently, Blake was the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Rady School of Management…

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Diversionary Theatre kicks off 2014 season with West Coast premiere of ‘Boys & Girls’

SAN DIEGO – Diversionary Theatre is bringing the West-Coast Premiere of Tom Donaghy’s chaotic comedy to their 2014 Season.  This new year of theater-making will share stories inspired by discovering, maneuvering, and celebrating our unique personal identities in the LGBT community.  Boys & Girls is first up to ardently represent this inspired theme. Join Diversionary…

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