In the words of the lesbian poet and scholar Judy Grahn, Halloween is “the great gay holiday.” And this weekend of lavish costumed theatricality will attract everyone, but especially lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer revelers. Back in the day, Halloween – the night before All Hallows Day (All Saints Day) – was linked to…
Recently, Madonna stopped by the Tonight Show Music Room to perform her classic song “Holiday” with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots. Instrument list below: Madonna – vocals, cowbell, whistle Jimmy Fallon – wood block, bass drum, Casio keyboard Questlove – hand clappers Mark Kelley – kazoo, apple shaker Tuba Gooding Jr. – kazoo, banana shaker…
As unofficial national holidays go, St. Patrick’s Day holds a unique position on the Western calendar. It’s one of the oldest celebrations our country has known, aside from Christmas and Independence Day, and it’s one of the few days of the year that Americans allow themselves to get blindingly drunk in so public a fashion….
As we all celebrate the Fourth of July by having barbecues, picnics, family reunions and outings to watch fireworks displays, it is also a good time to reflect upon the true meaning of the holiday. Most of us know that the actual name of the holiday is Independence Day, the day on which the Declaration…
The Glenner Memory Care Centers, a local nonprofit providing programs and resources for those living with dementia, was the lucky beneficiary for the very popular San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) holiday concerts in mid-December. Representatives dropped off a check Dec. 23 for $2,128 from donations collected in a giant ruby red slipper in the…
What will you do on Christmas Day if you “need” a peppermint soy latte, or a bottle of hydrogen peroxide, or a plate of cooked salmon? Why, just do what you would do any other day of the year: go to Starbucks, CVS or Harvey Milk’s American Diner. Regardless of what employees think of the…
Celebrants of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and the usually omitted Druid’s Yule, all find December a joyful season this year. And me too; Dec. 25, among other things, is my birthday. It is a day which I am facing with mixed emotions. Certainly, I am happy to still be here considering, as they say, the alternative….
The holiday season is in full swing and with the barrage of advertisements, traffic, crowded malls and nearly impossible to find parking spots, consumers are out and about looking for that “perfect gift” for that “special someone” all at “a great deal.” While the overwhelming amounts of stress can sometimes take away from the magic…
NEW YORK – Girls Will Be Boys Clothing (“GWBB”), has announced their 2013 Holiday Promotions. The brand, which recently expanded into a full line of active and lifestyle apparel, will be offering a free sports tote on all purchases over $60 throughout the holiday season. The promotion was trialed for Black Friday and by popular…
SAN DIEGO –Diversionary Theatre’s Production of Scrooge in Rouge opens Dec. 7. The festive and zany holiday production has officially landed back at Diversionary! Scrooge in Rouge is here to kick tradition in the Dickens with its quick-changing, cross-dressing take on the holiday classic, set in a Victorian music hall where three actors play 23 roles! San Diego…
