THE CANADIANS: Cruise to Comedy in World Premiere of Adam Bock’s New Play at South Coast Repertory
by tom andrew – Original works don’t happen as often as they used to. Most plays and musicals these days are shows we’ve all seen many times, many different ways, or not. The reason that happens is because most theatres don’t like taking the risk that comes along with a new piece. Audiences aren’t familiar […]
FAITH, HOPE and BRUNCH: A Musical Gala Benefiting Fraternity House
by lisa lipsey – Emceed by Hillcrest’s beloved Babette Schwartz, the inaugural Faith, Hope and Brunch is coming up on Saturday, October 12, hosted by Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage. The musical gala and silent auction benefits Fraternity House and includes bottomless mimosas and a stellar lineup of vocalists. Enjoy gospel, standard and modern […]
Steven Fales’ Tells His Story – True ‘Confessions’ Proves To Be Cathartic
by tim parks – In 2000, Steven Fales probably didn’t figure that his ex-communication by the Mormon Church would prove to be the catalyst for unexpected changes that he couldn’t have predicted. Granted, his world had been turned upside down and took some shadowy turns, until he realized there was a different way that he […]
THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: Scorsese, Pitbull, ‘Bionic Woman’ provide star power at San Diego International Film Festival
by chris carpenter – The 18th annual San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) will celebrate a diverse array of movies and artists from Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, October 20. This year’s festival has a theme of “The Power of Perspective. Come Watch With Us.” The festival is the signature annual event presented by the […]
Showing Pride in Oceanside: Catching the Pride Vibe with Laura Jane Willcock
by lisa lipsey – The North County LGBTQ Resource Center, under the direction of Max Disposti, has flourished and so has their annual Pride by the Beach weekend. This year’s event, chaired by Lisa Nava, is coming up on Saturday, October 12 and features live entertainment, a dance tent (country western, Latin, dance hall), food, […]
“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” to make television premiere in the U.S. on Friday, October 11 on Logo
On the heels of “RuPaul Drag Race’s” second consecutive Emmy® win for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and RuPaul’s fourth consecutive Emmy® win for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program, top drag queens from across the pond will sashay into the workroom for the U.S. television premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” on Friday, October […]
Lorna Luft: A Legacy of Talent That’s Her Own
by bill biss – Lorna Luft, the only daughter of Judy Garland and Sid Luft has “lived it” and she sure has a lot more living to do! Before heading to London, this star is performing at Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage on Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19 in her own cabaret. […]
6th Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Showcases Award-Winning Chefs, Restaurants, and Wineries
by tony reverditto – Pacific Sales Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival is one of the city’s premier annual events. In its 6th year, the highly-anticipated culinary event has a phenomenal roster of celebrity chef demonstrations, participating restaurants, and wineries. Guests of the four-day extravaganza will indulge in everything from one-of-a-kind dinners by celebrity chefs […]
Oh, Canada! Vancouver’s Beautiful, Gay Heartbeat
by joel martens – Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Canada’s coastal mountains, Vancouver, B.C. is the latest location I’ve had the pleasure to explore and enjoy. I spent a long, delightful weekend there perched on nature’s edge, basking in the hospitality the stunning city is known for. To my added delight, I was fortunate […]
Official Statement from Missiongathering Christian Church Lead Pastor Brandan Robertson
The past two weeks have been turbulent ones in the life of Missiongathering Christian Church. After receiving a notice from the City of San Diego to cease our youth homeless shelter and rentals of our Sanctuary, Missiongathering has been thrown into a very real struggle for the survival of our church at 3090 Polk Avenue. […]