I’ll admit I’ve had a long love affair with Balboa Park, and adore its lushly landscaped grounds, numerous museums and secluded trails. It’s no surprise then that I found myself at The Prado one recent warm spring afternoon for a nosh and a cold beverage. The restaurant, a member of the Cohn Restaurant Group (CRG),…
The true and real heroes and role models for LGBTQ America are our youth and students as they are proudly coming out in their middle schools and high schools, and taking their rightful places and demanding the same respect that is due to all students. Today’s LGBTQ youth and students are organizing LGBTQ clubs in…
I phoned an old friend from Tokyo days and had a great time sharing old memories. Sadly the call made me realize how far he had returned to the closet. After retiring and proclaiming he was a farm-boy at heart, he returned to his Nebraska roots and the family ranch 15 miles from the town…
This month, San Diego’s Spanish-language transgender group Transgenero 2000 celebrates 17 years of education, advocacy, community activities and support to those in need. Their Facebook page spells out their mission: “Serving our LGBT Latin community in San Diego since 2000, in the fight to educate our community to achieve justice and dignity in our society.”…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Dalila Ali Rajah will be in San Diego May 19 headlining the next engagement of LGBTs In The News with Thom Senzee. With roles on Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, NCIS – not to mention her Best Actress performance in Quiet as Kept – and too many others…
Well Obamacare got the first six nails in its coffin with the passing of the American Health Care Act by the House of Representatives. Republican congressmen and women decided that their party affiliation was more important than the health care of over 20 million Americans. LGBT Republicans you made the decision last November, as did…
It’s all about who you know. The guy who bags your groceries might have stock tips for you. A co-worker introduces you to your next best friend. You find a great restaurant from your stylist, a new job from a former classmate, and your neighbor gives you gardening advice. It’s all about who you know…
Part of why people loved Guardians of the Galaxy so much when it came out in 2014 was how surprised they were: The Guardians are not well-known characters outside of diehard Marvel Comics fans; no (at-the-time) major starred in the movie and few knew of writer-director James Gunn beyond his screenplay for Scooby Doo. There…
thursday, may 11 San Diego Surf Film Festival The 6th Annual San Diego Surf Film Festival (SDSFF) builds momentum year after year due to its incredible event schedule and film lineup. The SDSFF returns through May 13 with its headquarters at Misfit Gallery in La Jolla and once again offers a very ambitious program. Festival…
thursday, may 4 Rachel Feinstein Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress who is best known for playing with gender and ethnic stereotypes. Her past credits include The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, co-hosting The View on multiple occasions and several appearances on Inside Amy Schumer,…
