SATURDAY CHURCH
TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE… Discovering Your Place by joel martens Take the story of a shy 14-year-old boy named Ulysses, who is struggling with the death of his father, gender identity and relentless bullying because he’s “different.” Then throw in a strict, religious and judgmental aunt, homelessness and a spat of painful […]
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION: Honoring Sarah Kasman and Shanti’s 30th Birthday Bash
by tony reverditto – The word Shanti, meaning “inner peace” in Sanskrit, was first used in 1974 by San Francisco’s Dr. Charles Garfield, to describe The Shanti Project’s model of volunteerism, designed to enhance quality of life by providing emotional support and assistance to people living with life-threatening illnesses. It’s a mantle and ideology that […]
MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER
A MAN, A WOMAN AND A SONG Dito van Reigersberg’s Wild Ride by joel martens Martha, Martha, Martha… She’s outrageous, she pushes the boundaries of convention, is funny as hell, can sing a power ballad, kill a mad rock tune and serenade you exceedingly well with a love song—maybe even challenge your comfort levels a […]
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
GLOBAL LGBT REPRESENTATION A CONVERSATION WITH DAVID ANSEN by tim parks Since its inception in 1990, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has grown by leaps and bounds, becoming one of the most pre-eminent film festivals in the world. The five-day affair was originally spearheaded by the late Sonny Bono, mayor of the desert city […]
A YEAR IN REVIEW: The 10 Best Episodes of TV of 2017
from edge media network – With more and more new TV series hitting airways (and the Internet), the quality of shows continues to be impressive. Narrowing down a list of just the 10 best episodes of the year is no easy task. Putting together a small list like this feels more like an omission than […]
Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips to Reduce Stress
from edge media network – With the holiday season in full swing, it is easy for stressed consumers to stop living within their budget. They simply pull out their credit cards and assume they will figure out how to pay for things when the bills come in January. For people trying hard to get through […]
Rising From The Ashes: ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE
by bill biss – Bruno Serato, the owner of the revered dining establishment known for three decades as Anaheim White House, is a remarkable humanitarian in his charity work and a chef supremo, putting his passion, talent and heart into every detail. In February of this year, Serato, his family and staff watched as their […]
THE SHAPE OF WATER: Reinventing A Childhood Classic – Del Toro Style
by chris carpenter – As a boy, acclaimed writer-director Guillermo del Toro thought the title monster of his favorite movie, The Creature From The Black Lagoon, and the human woman with whom it was smitten should have swum off into the sunset together. Del Toro has now taken a step toward correcting this perceived slight […]
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: Spreading Cheer on Downtown San Diego’s 4th Street
by lisa lipsey – Christmas time is upon us and with it comes Miracle on 34th Street. You know the one with the department store Santa Claus, who claims he’s the real Kris Kringle and gets arrested? His case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court, of course. And of course, a miracle […]
A Year in Review: The Best 10 Songs of 2017
from edge Media network – Women have dominated the music charts over the last few years, with pop stars like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift and many more populating Billboard’s Hot 100. But this year was quite different. In May, Billboard published the article “Men Have Linked the Longest Streak of Hot 100 […]