Make the Buy Local 10% Pledge
New Nosh Mob event coming up at Fish Restaurant
Browse News+Opinion
Browse Calendar+Scene
Browse Arts+Movies
Browse Food+Drink
Browse Music+Clubs
Monday, November 16, 2009
South Carolina Baptists resolve to "avoid" LGBT hate crimes
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM
The South Carolina Baptist Convention called for the federal government to repeal the newly passed hate crimes law that includes expanded protection to gays and lesbians, according to Baptist Press.
Regarding hate crimes legislation, South Carolina Baptists said such legislation "could effectively kill" freedom of speech by "criminalizing any verbal opposition to homosexuals and/or their lifestyle." The resolution calls on Congress to repeal the recently passed legislation and (calls) on Americans "to avoid acts of hatred and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons."
If anyone wants to know why conservative Christians have a tough time selling their morals to the world, this is a prize example.
Avoid? Really? Why not call on Americans to end acts of hatred and violence toward LGBT people? What about calling on Americans to deplore acts of hatred and violence toward LGBT persons? Is it because there is some list of unavoidable acts of hatred and violence the rest of us aren't aware of?
It's one part sc
Southern Voice Closes Up Shop
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Southern Voice newspaper has closed up shop, according to news reports that staff arrived to locked doors this morning, followed by a post on the paper's Facebook page.
With deepest regret, as editor of SoVo, I have to tell you that we arrived at the office to learn that our parent company, Window Media, has shut down. While the 20 years of SoVo have come to an end, our civil rights movement is only beginning. I am personally grateful to all of the staff, and to all of you who have had the courage to share your stories. It has been the honor of my life to help you tell them.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Busy Gay Week: AFFA's Taste of Equality
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:45 AM
The local nonprofit Alliance for Full Acceptance will be hosting its second Taste of Equality on Saturday night. The event will be held at the Memminger Auditorium. Tickets are available online or through the AFFA office at 843-883-0343.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Busy Gay Week: AFFA Anniversary Meeting Thursday
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:41 PM
The Alliance for Full Acceptance will have its regular bi-monthly meeting at the Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Drive. Folks start to gather at 5:45 p.m. and the presentation starts at 6:15. The guest this month is Donna Red Wing.
From AFFA:
Donna Red Wing has spent most of her life as a grassroots advocate for fairness and equality, who was called on to share her talents with HRC, GLAAD, the Gill Foundation, presidential campaigns and many local and national projects advancing equality.On Thursday morning, Donna will facilitate a discussion on Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom with area clergy. If you are interested in participating, contact the AFFA office 843-883-0343 or info@affa-sc.org
Monday, November 9, 2009
Busy Gay Week: Young Professionals Meet-Up
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Lots going on this week. First up from the Young Professional Gay-Straight Alliance:
Mellow Mushroom
Wednesday, November 11th
starting at 6 pm
We will be crashing the upstairs bar area at Mellow on King Street. It's a super friendly bar, with super beer, super great service and craaaazy pizzas, so come on out. Period.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Jim DeMint stands against hate crime legislation
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Remember when Jim DeMint said he'd rather have 30 like-minded Republicans than a large tent majority? Well, he and 28 other like-minded Senate members (including one Democrat) voted against the latest Defense Authorization bill, which included an amendment expanding hate crime protections in regards to gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
No surprises that DeMint rolls out the same arguments that have been refuted by supporters of the hate crimes bill for years, including an attempt to play off the fears of religious persecution and the protection of pedophiles and people in wheelchairs who like to run over feet. Well, that last one was mine.
The most important thing to remember is that legal protection from violence only goes so far to deter hate crimes. An even better tool is a diverse community that stands up against this violence.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Men of Charleston calendar contest starts tonight
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 8:02 AM
And you thought the hard work was over now that it's too cold to hit the beach. Guess again, fellas.
The 2010 Men of Charleston calendar competition kicks off tonight at Club Pantheon. Sponsored by Chambord Liquor, all proceeds will go to benefit Lowcountry AIDS Services.
Through six weeks of competition (at midnight on Saturdays thru Nov. 28, except Halloween) two winners will be selected for a month in the calendar.
Winners receive a $50 bar tab, a calendar photo shoot, and VIP treatment at the launch party in early January.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Banton meets with gay activists after concert cancelations
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Reggae artists Buju Banton, whose Charleston show was canceled over local LGBT concerns, sat down with gay activists in San Francisco on Monday.
Venues across the country have been dropping Banton's act over anti-gay lyrics in one of his earlier songs, "Boom Bye Bye." In the song, Banton sings about shooting gay men and setting them on fire.
His management has said he doesn't sing the song anymore, but gay activists say he does and they've questioned his sincerity in making amends for the homophobic lyrics.
San Francisco activist Michael Petrelis posted a note on his blog about the meeting with Banton.
According to Buju and his advisers, this was his first meeting ever with gay advocates, and they really want to put an end to the controversy that continues to dog him over violent homo-hating song he sang in his late teens, "Boom Bye Bye."
Monday, October 12, 2009
FREE Laramie Project: Epilogue Tonight
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 10:04 AM
The free show is at 8 p.m. at the Circular Congregational Church,
PURE Theatre's core group of actors will perform a one-night-only reading of The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, the compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the play, The Laramie Project, which was written in response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard. The epilogue, which is written by Tectonic Theater Project members Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Stephan Belber, will be performed simultaneously in theatres across the globe on Monday, October 12
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Gay-Straight Young Professionals meet-up wednesday
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 3:47 PM
The Young Professional Gay-Straight Alliance of Charleston will be meeting for happy hour from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 30, at the Recover Room, 685 King St.
Boston and the gang at Recovery Room are thrilled to host us and they'll be extending happy hour until 9pm just because we're so special. :) Happy Hour specials include a dollar off domestics and liquor drinks, 1/2 off wings, $1.25 PBR and High Life! Mmmmm, champagne of beer!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Out Magazine offers gay Charleston travel tips
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM
In the latest issue of Out (not available yet online), the leading national GLBT magazine offers some Charleston travel tips. The feature includes Pantheon and Dudley's (of course) along with food picks Hominy Grill, Peninsula Grill, and Vickery's (noting the gay scene on the patio). It also highlights Charleston Place (a favorite of David Sedaris) and the Mills House.
Look for it on the newsstand and we'll update here when its available online.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
AFFA Darkness To Light event, Gay Pride Wrap
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Our S.C. Pride wrap is on the main site.
We stopped by the booth for Charleston's Alliance for Full Acceptance and got word of an event AFFA will be participating in with Darkness to Light, the Charleston based nonprofit that prevents child abuse by educating adults about the signs to look out for.
The event will be at 10 o'clock on Oct. 10. We'll get you more information and details as we get closer.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Gay Issue hits the stands: André Bauer, Kathy Griffin, local theater and more
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
A Gay Pride Message From Joe Riley
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Our Gay Issue is out the door and on the rack tomorrow.
Welcome!I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending this year's South Carolina Pride Festival. This year's organizers have succeeded in putting together a series of fun and awareness-raising events celebrating South Carolina Gay and Lesbian families. The festival is not only a time for reflection on the social issues facing the Pride movement, but also a celebration of the successes it has seen in raising awareness and compassion for the civil rights of the gay and lesbian community. Take this opportunity to proudly focus on your own individual accomplishments and efforts for a more tolerant society.
It is my sincere hope that you will have an enjoyable visit and will want to return to our wonderful city time and time again!
Most sincerely yours,
Joseph P. Riley Jr.
Mayor, City of Charleston
Friday, August 28, 2009
Reality Revisited Opens at Aster Hall Tonight
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 12:52 PM
- Timothy Pakron
Aster Hall will be hosting an opening reception for its latest show, Reality Revisited.
The show will feature out photographer Timothy Pakron, as well as Katie Leonard.
The opening reception will be from 6-9 p.m. tonight at 481 King St.
- COAST bottles two beers1 comment
- Newcomer Carey Mulligan shines in the coming-of-age An Education1 comment
- Joe Johnson opens the church doors and finds no people1 comment
- Grindz burgers are big, but basic4 comments
- Pizza Rustica opening soon on George Street1 comment
- Tesla live review, part two1 comment
-
Tokyo Bistro
Just ate lunch there this week and it was great! They have a trendy, but…
-CHS291
-
Il Cortile Del Re
We went to Il Cortile after the Mike Moran Furniture show at Rebekah Jacob Gallery…
-project_runwayHottie
-
Baked
Heaven!!! The service was friendly & suggestive not to mention knowledgable on all the incredible…
-alicia66
-
A.C.'s Bar and Grill
Love A.C.'s brunch. Chicken and waffles are the best cure for a hangover. If you…
-chaslovah
-
Tokyo Bistro
The Sushi is AWESOME, their Dancing Dragon Roll is the best sushi I have ever…
-Megan
-
New law lets you think what you want
Hate on Me, Hater
-
Stegelin's Weekly Cartoon
-
What the Tea Party can learn from Fight Club
In Tyler We Trust
-
Graham censure shrinks party base even further
Republican Death Wish
-
Blotter: The week in crime
Highlights from the City of Charleston police reports
Powered by Foundation
© Copyright 2009,
Charleston City Paper
