thursday, april 28 Dan Soder Dan is a New York based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. He has appeared on Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer, The Half Hour, Conan, and Opie and Anthony. He had a leading role in the feature-length indie film It Had To Be You opposite Cristin Milioti. The American Comedy Company,…
Dining Out For Life® San Diego celebrates 10-year milestone April 28 There was a time when fighting AIDS meant claiming the streets in civil disobedience and getting arrested. The heady turbulent winds blowing through the ’80s were filled with enraged voices chanting “Fight AIDS! ACT UP!” People were battling for their lives and believe me,…
Starting a new restaurant can be exhilarating and stressful. Yet, in spite of opening just last month, Eric and Lindsey Fillion, owners of “Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen,” felt especially compelled to support Dining Out For Life® San Diego. “Our next-door neighbors told us about Dining Out For Life and asked us if we…
thursday, april 21 Tastings: A Musical Sampling of Season 2016-17 Highlights Don’t miss this one-night-only preview of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s soon-to-be-announced 2016-17 downtown season at the Jacobs Music Center, giving you a flavor of this not-to-be-missed Legacy Season. And be sure to stay after for our After-Party celebration at 9 p.m. in our…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! You’ve heard of “family of origin” and “family of choice.” Family of origin is the family…
Editor’s note: Pastor Dan is away and this week’s column is written by Lee Bowman, Minister of Administration & Communications, MCC San Diego. By the way, be sure to tune in this week for Meet the Press when Chuck Todd takes an in-depth look at what’s been called a contentious, angry even depressing presidential race…
It’s a familiar pattern, oft repeated. A forgotten neighborhood is discovered by artists seeking good spaces and cheap rents. They move in and the process of gentrification begins. Before long, the rents are so high and home values so steep, that the artists have to look elsewhere for space. The neighborhood is so no longer…
In his book What’s the matter with Kansas, Thomas Frank describes how a state with a proud progressive tradition became reliably conservative. Part of the process involved persuading middle income voters to choose their heavenly prize over their own economic interests. Business elites accepted their religious and culture wars to keep their votes, but never…
It has recently been reported that over 20,000 individuals in San Diego County are affected by HIV/AIDS – this is a third of HIV/AIDS cases in the state of California. Often, those newly diagnosed are unsure where to turn for emotional and community support. Now, a new site – Poz Link (www.pozlinksd.com) – provides a…
America’s Finest City Softball League celebrates 35 years of LGBT acceptance and inclusion in sports It’s that time of the year again. Time for Americans to flock to the nation’s ballparks to enjoy a good old fashioned baseball game, indulge in hot dogs and cracker jacks and root for the home team. While sports fans…
