Once again, and for the eighth time, the San Diego LGBT Pride festival will be hosting the Art of Pride, a popular open air art galley and a great opportunity for local LGBT artists to share their work with thousands of people enjoying the weekend. Under the continuing direction of Mandy Huyler and John Keasler,…
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, the White House will honor ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things across the country to ensure safety, dignity, and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, as demonstrated by their inspiring video entries in the LGBT Pride Month Video Challenge. “Today’s Champions of Change have worked…
The White House will honor the Military Acceptance Project Thursday for their work in the LGBT and military communities. The ceremony is part of their Champions of Change Program that highlights individuals and organizations doing extraordinary things. The event will be streamed live at www.whitehouse.gov/live with opening remarks from a senior White House official at…
Alex Okrent, 29, a staff member of President Obama’s reelection team, died Friday following a collapse at the campaign headquarters. Okrent was treated by paramedics at the Prudential Building and was later transported to Northwesters Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Obama offered his condolences to Okrent’s parents following the announcement of his death….
Sitting down to talk with writer-director-executive producer (and one-time British boy-band singing sensation), David W. Ross, you get the sense that queer cinema has long since moved passed its awkward, self-conscious adolescent stage and morphed quite naturally into adulthood. I Do, the latest project from David, addresses one of the many by-products of DOMA, the…
Friday, I attended a rockabilly show at Tio Leo’s, a venue long-known for having a thriving scene. It was, um, interesting. I never really fully understood what rockabilly style meant. I mean, I like the fashion and motorcycles; however, I was not really sure what rockabillies actually stood for as a subculture. I found out…
The San Diego Democrats for Equality have put a call out for volunteers for Pride weekend at the parade, their booth or both. Volunteer shifts are 2-hours, during which time volunteers will discuss the club, sign up people for their eNews and Voter Guide and get to know other members. Multiple shifts are available Saturday…
To celebrate Pride, The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) is presenting Cabaret Pride at the Mississippi Room of the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., Saturday, July 21. The event will feature show tunes, Americana works, as well as music with LGBT overtones. A special Sound Of Music costume contest and sing-a-long will also be featured….
MENLO PARK, Calif. (CNN) – Last weekend, Facebook, the 900-million-person social network, updated its marriage icons to include one for men who marry men and one for women who marry women. The changes took place automatically for many people. James Lazar, a 38-year-old Chicago man who is married to a man, updated his status because…
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli is not afraid to tell people exactly what she thinks. Known as “Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean,” Lampanelli’s raunchy, yet honest, stand-up act has entertained audiences for more than 20 years. She began her comedic career in New York, but received her big break in 2002 when she was selected as the…
