LGBT
It’s our flag too
Recently at a GLBT event, one of the producers actually went out of his way to hide the American flag because of personal views! For decades, I’ve dealt with this with many left-wing GLBT activists refusing my requests that we sing our nation’s national anthem and display our country’s flag. Most refuse to do so…
Trance
In Danny Boyle’s latest thriller, James McAvoy plays Simon, an art auctioneer who helps a group of thugs steal a $25 million Goya painting in a daring heist. Unfortunately, the crew’s leader Frank (Vincent Cassel) knocks Simon unconscious during the robbery and when Simon wakes up, he has forgotten that he stole the painting from…
The Women
Turner Classic Movies, 5 p.m., Saturday, July 13 It seems fitting that while San Diego is whooping it for Pride, TCM will be playing the original high-camp movie about bitchy women saying mean things to each other. I’ve told you to DVR it before! It demands repeat viewings. Norma Shearer stars as Mary, Mrs. Stephen…
‘Freedom to Love and Marry’
In February, San Diego LGBT Pride announced the theme of the 39th annual Pride celebration weekend – Freedom to Love and Marry. At the time of the announcement, San Diego Pride Public Affairs Director Fernando Lopez said, “We are standing at a critical moment in our movement when the very question of our ability to…
Visitor’s guide to San Diego
Best Pride parties Bill Hardt Presents.com billhardtpresents.com Best nude beach Black’s Beach Torrey Pines State Park blacksbeach.org Best Bears hotspot Pecs 2046 University Ave. 619-296-0889 Best 24-hour grocery store Ralphs Hillcrest 1030 University Ave. 619-298-2931 Best cab service Yellow Cab of San Diego 619-444-4444 Best dance bar Rich’s 1051 University Ave. 619-295-2195 Best bailbonds King…
Direct from New York City … the remarkable Amanda Lepore
Given the historic nature of Coy Mathis’ victory, it would perhaps be fodder for media dissection long after the ruling came down. But, sandwiched as it was between some of the nation’s most transcendent moments in LGBT history, her story has all but disappeared from our collective national consciousness. Yet it bears repeating if we…
Bill Hardt: The king of San Diego Pride Parties reveals a giving side
You’re on the dance floor working up a good sweat. A throbbing hip-hop beat thumps from the speakers and colored lights flash and spin in sync with the music. You’re having a great time with your friends at one of the many San Diego LGBT Pride Parties. Chances are good that while you’re working up…
PRIDE UPDATE: Air Force Reservists – uniforms
Announcement from Robert P. Palmer, Col, USAFR, director of Public Affairs, Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command (HQ AFRC/PA) through San Diego LGBT Pride: Lt Gen Jackson has approved Air Force Reservists to wear their service dress uniform if they choose to participate in a special military contingent leading the 39th Annual San Diego Pride Parade this…
Life, love, family shaped Vicci’s art
Life shapes art according to singer-songwriter, Vicci Martinez, who will be performing at Pride’s main stage, Sun., July 14 from 5-5:30 p.m. For Martinez, a few major events that have unfolded during her 28 years have molded her into the artist Pride Festival goers will experience, not least among them her parents’ response to her…