Giving Back is the New Black, a charitable afternoon of fun and fashion benefitting the Helen Woodward Animal Center is taking place at My Sister’s Closet, 8610 Genesee Ave. in San Diego Saturday, June 23 1-3 p.m. The highlight of the afternoon will be the live modeling of items from My Sister’s Closet and its…
In recent weeks, scores of new businesses have signed up to take The Pride Card. Two of the latest examples are Heart Dog Studios, the specialists in soulful, candid, fine art animal photography and Déjà Vu Love Boutique, “a one-stop shop for all your naughty pleasures.” Heart Dog will offer 20 percent off a custom…
WASHINGTON – A new report on gay and lesbian parenting, which purports to show the “very harmful” affects of having gay and lesbian parents, has been described as flawed, misleading, scientifically unsound and disparaging to lesbian and gay parents by organizations that protect and advance the freedoms and equality of LGBT Americans. The paper, New…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released a groundbreaking study of LGBT-identified young people and a corollary study of straight teens that shows tremendous disparities between the two groups. With more than 10,000 respondents ages 13-17, Growing Up LGBT in America is the largest known survey of LGBT teens. Among the report’s key…
Well, I’ve been grounded again for a month; so, I’ve canceled all my out-of-state traveling. Now maybe, I can enjoy our community and its many events. Cheering your parents/family relationships Every Father’s Day has very mixed emotions for me. Coming from a very Latino, Catholic, conservative family my parents were not happy, at all, with…
dvr this Turner Classic Movies Saturday, June 23 10:15 a.m. Patty McCormack plays the most wicked child imaginable in this classic film that is both campy fun and downright scary. Director Mervyn LeRoy keeps the suspense taught and focused, giving the viewer ample time to identify and sympathize with Christine (Nancy Kelly), whose daughter Rhoda…
Rent, the musical that made so many performers household names; shot its composer/lyricist Jonathan Larson through the roof; spawned runs on Broadway, the U.K. and Ireland; and hit the big screen; will be presented by San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) in their new home at The Birch North Park Theatre on University Avenue. The show…
Positive Youth, a 42-minute documentary produced by Logo TV, tells the story of four inspiring young adults whose lives are affected by HIV. Appearing at film festivals across the United States and Canada during the summer, including FilmOut San Diego May 31, Positive Youth shares a message of hope for those living with HIV and…
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World When I’m under the weather – when I’m home with a cold or just filled with ennui – I like to watch romantic comedies. However, there are a few things I can’t take in a romantic comedy. Don’t bring me down. I don’t want disease, death…
