“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” is a quote attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca. As we mark the last week of Pride month, I’m counting my lucky stars …
Communication Events LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Jun 24, 2024
Activism Charities Entertainment Events Gay Pride Health LGBTQ Local Business Movies Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Jun 17, 2024
Discothèque is French for a collection of records. It was co-opted and eventually shortened to “disco” by those of us in the gay and black communities in the 70s. How …
Events Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Jun 14-16, 2024
As June Pride month started, I wrote about my new favorite saying on a t-shirt I recently purchased: “Pride is a MARCH not a parade”. I received many positive comments …
Activism Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Jun 7-9, 2024
Scott Griffin and I were on the phone together Monday night just after the release of our “American Dream” HGTV segment on Facebook. We giggled like school girls as we …
Activism LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of May 27, 2024
After a proud showing in the top 20 competitors at Chicago’s International Mr. Leather competition, our own Oscar Uvillus did not place in the top three. He placed a very …
Activism Events LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide for Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-27, 2024
Thar she blows! While we have no whales spouting water, we have plenty of dust swirling in the air. It seems like every few days we are greeted with road …
Activism Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Self-care Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of May 20, 2024
Will there be a local “trifecta” of winners this week? Sunday gave us two pieces of good news: Abi Carter won American Idol in a nail-biting show that featured her …
Activism Communication Events LGBTQ Local Business Movies Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: May 17-19, 2024
Memorial Day weekend is early this year, so making summer plans takes on a little more urgency. From all of my years in school, it’s ingrained in me to think …
Activism Communication Events LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Restaurants Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of May 13, 2024
Abi Carter may be a familiar face to you. She’s made the Top 3 in American Idol after her stunning performance in Sunday’s Disney-themed night on KESQ. But if you …
Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Restaurants Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of May 6, 2024
On November 27, 1978, George Moscone, the mayor of San Francisco, and Harvey Milk, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, were shot and killed inside City Hall by …