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.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Advocate's Washington reporter on her years in Charleston
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 12:54 PM
MetroWeekly out of Washington, D.C., has a story online about the Advocate's Washington reporter Kerry Eleveld.
In it, she talks about six years spent in Charleston. First in the food and bev industry and then as a reporter. Check it out.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
AFFA's 2nd Annual Drag King Contest At Chart Saturday
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM
From AFFA:
If you thought last year's show was amazing and outrageous—wait till you see the lineup for this one! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 22nd at The Chart. 1078 E Montague Ave in N Charleston, corner of E Montague and Chateau.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
More Edible Equality at Mosaic Cafe
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 9:57 AM
From AFFA:
Mosaic Café and Catering located in Mt. Pleasant announced today, "edible equality night"
Mosaic Café and Catering will give twelve percent (12%) of the pre-tax receipts from their Tuesday Dinner and a ½ wine special on Tuesday August 18 , between 5pm - 9pm to Alliance For Full Acceptance.
Come one, come all - bring a date, meet your friends, order a ½ off bottle of wine and browse our fresh, local and delicious menu. You don't want to miss this.
We have outside seating...feel free to bring your little furry friends too.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Gay Issue Sept. 9
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 9:19 AM
We're moving the fourth annual gay issue up a month to coincide with the South Carolina Pride Festival in Columbia on Sept. 12.
We're working on a few things, but would love your suggestions in the comments field.
One of the things we're working on is a local recognition of the 20th anniversary of "Heather Has Two Mommies."
We want to get the perspective of local gay and lesbian parents about how this book or books like it impacted your lives.
Thanks, and look for the issue Sept. 9!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Heartthrob Looking for Same: Little Dog Laughed Opens Thurs.
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 9:00 AM
We've got a preview in today's edition for The Little Dog Laughed, the first offering this season from The Village Playhouse. It's a story of a closeted celeb who falls for a male escort he picks up in New York and the lengths his lesbian agent will go to in order to get him back on the straight and narrow.
Here's the dates.
Aug. 13-14, 20-22, 28-29 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 23 and 30 at 5 p.m.
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