Kevin Beiser grew up in a family whose challenges included constant moving, homelessness, school suspensions, low expectations from teachers and addiction. Nevertheless, he is now president of one of the largest school districts in the nation, San Diego Unified. “I remember my first couple of days at middle school,” Beiser recalls. “I was following my…
http://youtu.be/xoEW9aTbFoc NEW YORK, — The whole world is watching Russia. As the Sochi Olympics approach the halfway mark, a new law from Moscow bans international adoptions by gay couples as well as single people from nations that allow same-sex marriage — just in case these singles are gay. Russia’s so-called “gay propaganda law” also has stirred…
Mariah soared, boy bands strutted their stuff and high-energy music had us pumpin’ up the jam across the dance floor. Relive that megawatt decade with the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) as they present Wow! The Chorus Sings the ‘90s at the Garfield Theatre, April 5 and 6. “This show is amazingly fun! It’s…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGl-vQ4CgA&list=UU2pjyw8GOjRHQeGC3OrfbRA&feature=share LOS ANGELES — Highly talented and classically trained, Anthony Starble puts himself out there with a raw lyrical ballad. Proving his ability to take a stand and showing his determination, “Oh Father” is the first single off his debut EP We Need to Be Loved. In addition to the powerful single, Starble is showing fans his deeper…
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., – Female rap titan Eve will be heading to Palm Springs this April to headline Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend’s Saturday signature party at the Palm Springs Convention Center Saturday, April 5. The Grammy Award-winning rapper who recently released her first new album in 11 years titled Lip Lock will take center stage at the…
http://youtu.be/QZLn4CN2cj4 NEW YORK, — On the heels of her debut hit “Break Your Heart,” singer/songwriter Aline Queen has released the follow-up single, “Princess Boy” that celebrates adolescent boys exploring their love of dressing as the female gender. Produced by Brian DeNeeve, guitarist for the band The Wanted, the infectious dance song is available on iTunes and at other digital…
PALM SPRINGS – Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend – the largest lesbian event of its kind in the world – has confirmed Iggy Azalea as one of the 2014 main headliners. Iggy Azalea, one of the most hyped MCs/female rapper in American hip-hop, is set to headline The Dinah’s Friday night “White Party” at the Palm Springs Convention…
Garden of Lights thursday, dec. 12 Garden of Lights The San Diego Botanic Garden brings your favorite elements of the winter season all to one location. Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling through the lighted Garden. The San Diego Botanic Garden is a dazzling winter wonderland…
This irresistible exhibition of 65 black and white photographs by noted American photographer Elliott Erwitt is a heartfelt and original tribute to “man’s best friend.” Nearly every image is a miraculous blend of composition and content by a 20th-century master of moment and meaning. Erwitt sees the dignity of the ankle-high Chihuahua; the anxiety of…
Marry Me A Little, being presented at Diversionary Theatre, is a Stephen Sondheim musical revue that features many of the composer’s unknown musical gems that have been cut from several of his shows. Some of those shows are well known (Follies and Company) and some are not (Saturday Night). Playwright and performer Craig Lucas and…
