Big Mike
Harvey Milk’s American Diner gets a makeover
In honor of the fact that Harvey Milk’s American Diner is doing something totally unique in San Diego by bearing the moniker of the LGBT-equality movement’s patron saint and trailblazing public-office pioneer, San Diego LGBT Weekly is sharing with you a Q&A posed to the restaurant’s co-owners, Frank Lechner and Big Mike Phillips about the…
Harvey Milk’s American Diner closed for major renovations
SAN DIEGO — Harvey Milk’s American Diner, which had its soft opening in August of last year, closed its doors last night to undergo a complete remodel. An entirely new restaurant and cocktail lounge will welcome back customers, and the entire Hillcrest community with a fresh and exciting new look by famed designers David Kohen…
Some gay Democrats are getting really nasty
Everyone agrees that the last campaign for mayor got really nasty and negative. Politics as a whole, sadly, has become that way. Many of us gay Democrats, including myself, join the bandwagon and I regret some of my writings. During this on-going mayoral campaign, I tried not to get nasty and negative but, once again,…
Alvarez is no Todd Gloria
Monday morning, MSNBC News informed its national audience that in the upcoming mayoral race in San Diego, Kevin Faulconer had a “commanding lead over David Alvarez”. The Survey USA poll: Faulconer 53 percent; Alvarez 37 percent. While the election is about four weeks away, the last poll had them both tied. So, what is the…
Big Mike’s Golden Birthday, Jan. 26
Sixteen years ago, Big Mike started what has now become a tradition in San Diego – celebrating his birthday as a fundraiser to help raise much needed funds for non-profit organizations. This year, Harvey Milk’s American Diner will open its doors to host this year’s birthday fundraiser to benefit the Toni Atkins Women’s Health Fund….
2nd annual ‘Diving For Being Alive’ event: Aug. 1
Mark your calendars and save the date and join Paris, Candi Samples, Susan Jester and Big Mike for the 2nd annual Diving For Being Alive event Sunday, Aug. 1 1-4 p.m. at 1041 Cypress Street in San Diego. The pool party will feature beautiful mermaids and mermen and the talents of DJ Rob Klaproth and…
2013 Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras: ‘bigger and better than ever’
The 2013 Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras will be held Feb. 12 in its traditional location; between First and Fourth on University Avenue. The event will be produced by renowned party promoter and producer Bill Hardt. “We approached Bill Hardt to produce the event because of his vast experience,” said Stampp Corbin, president of the GSDBA…
The City: Top to Bottom
thursday, jan. 24 Leading Ladies Ken Ludwig’s new comedy centers on two young English Shakespearean actors who are so broke that they are performing their Shakespearean shows at Moose Lodges in Amish country. When they hear about an elderly lady about to die, leaving her fortune to her long-lost English nephews, the actors decide to…
A happy, healthy New Year to all
Well, on New Year’s Eve Big Mike and I went over to popular businessman Wayne Becks’ home for his fabulous party benefitting Stepping Stone. It was fun and everyone had a great time. GLBT community has big hearts For more than 45 years I have witnessed the love, compassion and concern of our GLBT community…