Recently, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) published the 2010 National LGBT Movement Report, an overview of the fiscal and programmatic health of almost 70 percent of the budgets of LGBT social justice and advocacy organizations in the U.S. The report is described in its conclusion as follows: “The 2010 National LGBT Movement Report provides important…
“What’s gay about the show? What isn’t gay about the show?” answered Jamieson Lindenburg. Young Zoé, John, the Target, the Aviator and Boum-Boum return to San Diego as Cirque du Soleil presents the touring production of Quidam. The beloved characters have dazzled audiences since its world premiere almost 15 years ago. Bridging together their stories…
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative genius for the first…
Now that Leather Pride has come and gone, I’d like to explain some basics of leather. To help those of you who want to understand, or if you are just curious about leather, here is a little more history, which will tell you about things that are happening today. Leather has always been intriguing to…
As I write this week’s column on Sunday morning, local pro football news is focused on the player lockout and the potential loss of the upcoming season. No one’s yet talking about the word on the street from a confidential San Diego Chargers source that the Spanos family has already inked a deal to move…
I assume, at some point, Josh Radnor struggled. Before he landed one of the leads in the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother and became a multimillionaire, he must have faced disappointment, doubt and debt. Right? Right? Well, if he used to experience daily rejection after daily auditions, scribble on his MacBook in twee…
RESTAURANT REVIEW Jaynes Gastropub 4677 30th Street San Diego, CA 92116 619-563-1011 If there was an award that went to the definition of gastropub, it would go to Jaynes. Pubs, as they are known, are causal drinking establishments with little emphasis on food and are a big part of the British culture. Gastronomy is the…
On Friday, March 18, 12 of the 13 activists who joined together for a direct action on the White House fence met for a court date in Washington D.C. The 13 of us who had handcuffed ourselves to the White House fence on Nov. 13, 2010, were a group of LGBT community military service veterans…
Remember the TV Series Mission Impossible? The intro started out to the trill of the violins as a fuse was being ignited, showing scenes of action/suspense/skilled coordination, and culminating with Peter Graves receiving a message on a mini tape recorder. The recording always started with, “Your mission, should you choose to accept it …” and…
The late Elizabeth Taylor was a highly recognized ally to the LGBT community – and now fans and patrons of her favorite West Hollywood gay bar have created a shrine to celebrate her memory. Word is out that The Abbey, a popular gay bar at which Taylor is said to have been a frequent visitor,…
