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Boy George to kickoff Israel’s month-long Pride season in Eliat
Boy George, the hit making wunderkind from the 1980s whose chart-topping singles included “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya,” “Miss Me Blind” and “Church of the Poison Mind,” is set to kickoff Israeli Pride in the southern port city of Eliat. The festivities, which run from May 15 to the…
Billionaires aid push to enact ENDA
Two top donors to the Republican Party, billionaires Paul Singer (whose son is gay) and Seth Klarman, are quietly and surefootedly attempting to convince more Republicans to come out and support a legislative bill that would ban workplace discrimination based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. According to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)…
Testosterone therapy: understanding the real meaning of recent trials
Two recently published trials, which have been sensationalized by the news media, suggest that testosterone replacement therapy may increase the risk of heart disease and/or stroke. These were poorly designed studies which conflict with numerous previous medical trials which showed the beneficial effects of testosterone on the heart and that a low testosterone level in…
2014 Gay Games update: sports tickets on sale, book your room, dance and more
The 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation is one of the biggest sports and cultural festivals in the world and comes to Cleveland+Akron, Aug. 9-16 . The Games are open to all adults – regardless of sexual orientation or athletic ability. With more than 35 sports (from darts to triathlon, bowling to softball)…
SDGMC: Top Ten gayest events of ‘The Gay ‘90s’
SAN DIEGO—Next weekend, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus brings to life the songs that made the 1990s so mega-spectacular with their show Wow! The Chorus Sings the ‘90s. It was a pivotal time in gay history as the AIDS crises forced American culture to cartwheel out of the closet and into a new era…
Diversionary’s ‘Open Mondays:’ a free showcase of some of San Diego’s most talented artists
One Monday each month DiversionaryTheatre will present one-night only events that showcase San Diego’s most talented artists with a Diversionary style twist! From staged readings of brand new works with LGBT voices to classic pieces of LGBT theater to concerts, you can always expect the unexpected at Open Mondays. This series is a playground for…
San Diego Wrestling Club to host tournament President’s Day weekend
The San Diego Wrestling Club will be hosting their 8th annual Bulldogs Wrestling Tournament Saturday Feb. 15 starting at 1 p.m. in the main auditorium of The Center in Hillcrest. Spectators are welcome to come and check out the wrestling competition during the tournament for a $5 donation to the club. The annual San Diego wrestling…
Inspirational stories and events
In The Time of the Butterflies In the Time of the Butterflies is a gripping story of courage in the face of unjust actions and repression based on the historical novel by Julia Alvarez. It examines how four sisters make the hard decisions whether they believe they feel strongly enough in a cause to risk…
Step out and enjoy our great natural treasures
A recent road trip with my gal-pal Ms. Scarlett, a brassy broad and long-time resident of Scottsdale who never lost her Long Island accent, reminded me of how intimate and romantic our National Parks can be in winter. Our nearly 800 mile excursion, dubbed A Very Thelma and Louise Christmas, was similar to past adventures…