Women Impressionists
Impressionism is often thought of as a great male fraternity, but there was a feminine side to the once-notorious movement that shocked the conservative academy, the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Paris salons, in late-19th-century France.
Theodora, She-Bitch of the Byzantium
"Theodora, She-Bitch of the Byzantium" was Charles Busch's follow-up to "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom", a play so wildly successful that its successor largely got left in the dust. But Thrillpeddlers, which usually specializes in Grand Guignol spectacles, is reviving "Theodora" as part of a summer season devoted to Theatre of the Ridiculous.
Priced out of the Castro, LGBTs seek housing elsewhere
Today, many LGBT people find themselves priced out of the Castro. Rents for one bedrooms now range from $1,500 to more than $2,100 a month while housing costs $450,000 for a one-bedroom unit to upwards of $1 million or more for a single-family home.
Domestic partnerships still valid, necessary
For many people, California's same-sex marriage victory was the crown jewel in the struggle for gay equality. Informed by rhetoric that has often referred to domestic partnership as a lesser system of family recognition - and inspired by their own cultural and religious traditions - gay couples hoping to marry have stopped at nothing to secure the right to say "I do."
Forget pink, Pride events go green
Green is the new color code for the city's Pride events, as the various outdoor gatherings this weekend promote eco-friendly policies to lessen their impact on the environment.
Hit the Dyke March Sat.
The Dyke March takes place Saturday, June 28, celebrating 16 years of women-only space during the weekend of Pride Parade festivities.
Trans March turns five
Now in its fifth year, the annual Trans March will kick off Pride weekend Friday night with what organizers expect will be its largest crowd yet. Attendance could number 10,000 marchers this year as several hot button issues have focused attention on concerns facing the transgender community.
United by Pride, bound for a good time
"United by Pride, Bound for Equality," the theme of this year's LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration, took on a bit more meaning last month when the California Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in the state.
Charo-scura!
Alright, admit it. Somebody says "Charo!," and your mind's eye conjures up bumping hips, pouting lips and "Cuchi-cuchi!" It's okay. Charo knows. Charo understands. After 40 years in the entertainment industry, the lady has long ago made peace with being a showbiz sight gag - what comedienne Carole Cook would call the epitome of glitter and tits.
Tetrazzini, c'est moi!
During LGBT Gay Queer Homosexualist Pride week every year, Out There is always proud to put on our party dress and proclaim, "Welcome, LGBT tourists, to the gayest little cowtown in the wild old West!" Oh, we weren't always so gung-ho. Prior to our current incarnation as a San Francisco cartoon character (along with the rest of you), we lived several past lives in New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia.
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