The Irish Congress of Southern California (ICSC) presents its 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival this Saturday, March 12, 2011. The theme of this year’s parade will be “Irish Culture.” The dedication and commitment of the volunteers that comprise this organization have made this Festival a reality. The Parade activities will begin at…
A reported deal made between Target Corp. and Lady Gaga was dissolved this past week due to Target’s donations in 2010 toward groups supporting candidates who were opposed to LGBT equality. The announcement was made this afternoon by the co-founder of Fly-Life marketing agency, Carmen Cacciatore. Gaga was reported stating to Billboard in February that…
Media Arts Center San Diego presents the annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, now celebrating its 18th season. The 11-day event is March 10-20 at the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas Hazard Center. The Festival features more than 20,000 festival attendees; 160 entertaining and award-winning movies starring such actors as Ricardo Darin, Martha Higareda, Demian Bichir, Adal…
Harvard University opened its doors Friday to welcome the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) to its campus as an important step in moving past old divisions that prevented Americans from entering the military. But, not everyone on campus is thrilled. Protesters feel the decision to bring ROTC back on campus (since the Vietnam war…
As part of a planned increase in education enrichment programs, the White House will host a conference next week at which President Obama will address concerns surrounding anti-LGBT bullying. In the wake several high-profile, bullying-related suicides last year, the issue of LGBT bullying and its effect on education and safety has received new attention and…
Outserve, an organization made up of LGBT members of the United States Armed Services, has recently announced that the Navy will be the first of the branches to implement Tier 3 Training, also known as General Population Training. The training centers on the recent repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, and how…
Come on down for the hottest event to hit San Diego’s LGBT scene. “Guys, Games & Grub” always draws a great crowd and promises a fun-filled night of pizza, drinks, games and socializing. Head to The Center at 3909 Center Street on Wednesday, March 2 and prepare to meet some of the most interesting men…
Members of Equality Hawaii and the Human Rights Campaign gathered to congratulate Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie for Hawaii’s decision last week to enact civil unions into law. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2012, and will make Hawaii the 15th US jurisdiction to provide equal rights under law to same-sex couples. Alan…
The third-annual Presidential Dining Experience, Opposites Attract, is a fundraising dinner organized by the Board of Directors for Mama’s Kitchen. The evening is fashioned with a formal five-course dinner, chef demonstrations, beverage pairing, and more. This event will direct proceeds to support the mission of Mama’s Kitchen to provide nourishment to the men, women, and…
Perry Moore, executive producer of the “Chronicles of Narnia” film trilogy and co-writer and director of “Lake City,” was found dead in his home last Thursday morning. According to the New York Daily News, Moore, 39, was unconscious when he was found by his partner Hunter Hill in the bathroom of their shared home. Responders…
