The year reign of Empress XLI Candi Samples and the Imperial Court de San Diego will come to an end Feb. 8 at the Lafayette Hotel when the new emperor and empress will be elected and crowned. The Imperial Court, Empress XLI Candi Samples and the board of directors have been responsible for giving out more than…
Mario Ortega (Her Most Imperial Majesty, Empress Candi Samples of the Imperial Court de San Diego) and husband James Hederer were legally married in a historic ceremony Wednesday. Although the couple’s nuptials did not represent the first same-sex union in the County since the repeal of Proposition 8, their wedding is the first legal marriage…
SAN DIEGO — Selena Diamond, Carlos Silva and friends, along with the Imperial Court de San Diego’s 41st reign, present the 15th annual Cinco de Mayo charity fundraising event featuring the annual Mr., Ms and Miss Cinco de Mayo contest. This event benefits The Tijuana Aids Fund and fundraising programs of the Imperial Court de…
For the past decade San Diego’s very own Imperial Court and countless volunteers have raised money and collected Easter baskets, bicycles, toys and more for underprivileged children to receive Easter Sunday. The Imperial Court de San Diego and Empress Candi Samples kicked off the 10th annual Children’s Easter Basket campaign at Bamboo Lounge in Hillcrest…
SAN DIEGO – For the past decade San Diego’s very own Imperial Court and countless volunteers have raised money and collected Easter baskets, bicycles, toys and more for underprivileged children to receive Easter Sunday. The Imperial Court de San Diego and Empress Candi Samples kicked off the 10th annual Children’s Easter Basket campaign at Bamboo…
One of San Diego’s oldest gay organizations The Imperial Court de San Diego is getting ready for their annual Investiture and Prince and Princess Royale Gala. This event will be held Saturday April 13 at The LGBT Community Center. The Prince and Princess Royale work very closely with the reigning emperor and empress. The elections are held…
The Imperial Court de San Diego will be holding their first Drag Queen Rummage Sale Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m. at The Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego. Several “notorious” personalities, including Grace Towers, Bianca St. James, Gigi Masters, Erika Odessa, Ajax and Sisters, will be selling their items – just in time for Halloween…
San Diego has a very vibrant past, especially in the LGBT community. The history is just as colorful – and fabulous – as its people. You don’t have to dust off an old book, however, to learn about America’s Finest City’s early days. Just look around and you will see several organizations and establishments that…
