Gay singer/songwriter/song stylist Raspin returns to San Diego June 14, appearing at Lestats West, 3343 Adams Ave. at 9 p.m. Based in the Los Angeles area, Raspin is a well-rounded, accomplished songwriter, vocalist and producer. His first CD, We Do What We Do has received rave reviews and is an eclectic mix of some of…
thursday, may 31 Hands on a Hardbody Based on the documentary film of the same name, Hands on a Hardbody features a brilliant score from Amanda Green and Trey Anastasio, along with a masterful story by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright. It’s been a tough year for the ten strangers competing for a new hardbody…
“I’m not religious, I’m spiritual …” is a common phrase we’ve all heard. I like it myself. To me, when I think of being religious, I think of rules and regulations, do’s and don’ts, and being all stuffy and uppity. Who needs it? I also like the phrase, “Some people are so heavenly minded, they’re…
Iran has recalled its ambassador to Azerbaijan after accusing the country of planning a “gay parade” for this coming Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest. The Telegraph reports that Azerbaijan’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest – a flamboyant annual pageant of pop music from around Europe – has been condemned by some Iranian clerics who have…
thursday, may 24 Antarctic Killer Whales: The Family That Preys Together The killer whale (Orcinus orca) is the top marine predator and perhaps the most widespread vertebrate on Earth, occurring in all the world’s oceans. Hear a discussion on NOAA’s current research in Antarctica, including satellite-tagging killer whales to study movements, observing feeding behaviors and…
Two award-winning gay songwriters are teaming up for a night of music in San Diego. Tom Goss and Bobby Jo Valentine will be appearing at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. #101 Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information on the event call 619-220-0097 or visit diversionary.org.
thursday, may 17 Nobody Loves You A funny and irreverent world premiere musical romantic comedy! Filled with tuneful pop songs, Nobody Loves You takes audiences on a hilarious behind-the-scenes ride through reality television and into real life. When Jeff, a philosophy grad student, joins a dating show to win back his ex, he breaks all…
Continually, I find great, sometimes unheralded, treasures here in America’s Finest City that prove otherwise. One such is the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, now actually in its 57th season of bringing classical music to Southern California. I had the opportunity to experience this orchestra with more than a half century of legacy for…
thursday, may 10 Chicago Christie Brinkley makes her San Diego debut as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit Chicago. This tale of greed, murder, corruption and show biz is filled with hit songs such as “ All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and “Razzle Dazzle.” San Diego Civic…
dvr this Turner Classic Films, Monday, May 7, 7 p.m. Easily one of the two or three greatest movie musicals of all time, West Side Story is also my favorite. Stunningly shot, directed and choreographed, it is not just so beautiful to look at, but as affecting as any production of Romeo & Juliet, which…
