December 30th, 10pm NEON, the party that couldn’t even… is a monthly explosion of color and sound brought to you by the collective minds of DJ Mateo Segade, Queen of Crayola, Rubella Spreads, and their rotating cast of the most creative characters in Drag representing all areas of the art form. NEON is a family…
Hailed as “one of the last important links to a glorious tradition in music,” the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) has been a notable part of Southern California for over thirty-five years. BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM On a July night in 1979, a small group of men opened the…
Stress, depression and the holidays: tips for coping. BY VICTOR MELAMED Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and be detrimental to your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off the holiday blues. Here are a few tips to prevent holiday stress and depression, courtesy of the Mayo Clinic at…
An interview with Kevin Stalter, CEO and Board Director of the Thrive Tribe Foundation—a Los Angeles based not-for-profit with a mission to end HIV through peer-to-peer empowerment, building community, and connecting members to care. By Paulo Murillo Meet Kevin Stalter. He was diagnosed as HIV positive at age 19 in 1989 and was given about…
Guide for choosing a health plan through Covered California—for people living with HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and those considering PrEP. Five leading California HIV organizations—Access Support Network, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Project Inform, and San Francisco AIDS Foundation—have released an updated guide for people living with HIV, hepatitis C (HCV),…
Filmmaker Scott Bloom on the deadliest hate crime ever committed against the LGBT community. By Scott Bloom Dates of significance: June 24, 1973 an arsonist set fire to The Upstairs Lounge, a gay bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans. That evening 32 people lost their lives in what is the deadliest hate crime…
Nirvana’s Dr. Andrew Vanderveer on cannabis and HIV. By Brenden Shucart I know first-hand how helpful cannabis can be when you are HIV-positive. I had smoked pot before being diagnosed (I was in my early twenties after all), but never with any consistency or enthusiasm. I just didn’t like the high. But a friend suggested a…
Battle of the billboards in Los Angeles. The Center versus AHF. BY MARK ARIEL The Los Angeles LGBT Center recently launched a campaign dubbed “What R U Into?” showing men at different WeHo hot spots conveying “what they’re into” by using various emojis on smart phone apps. Scrawled under the images, the message from the…
Salah Abdeslam, who is now believed to be in disguise (right) and going by a new name. Paris terror fugitive Salah Abdeslam was seen visiting gay bars in Brussels before the attacks. BY VICTOR MELAMED One of the terrorists involved in the deadly Paris shootings last month was thought to be a rent boy, after…
SEE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 ONYX SOCAL/SOUTHWEST JINGLE BALLS Eagle LA, 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 4pm–8pm. ONYX SoCal/Southwest Leather Men Of Color monthly beer bust. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Exposure Drag Offbeat Bar, 6316 York Blvd., Los Angeles, 10pm–2pm, for more info: offbeatbar.com Every Monday Night. No Cover, Drink Specials! 21+. Featuring the fabulous talents…
BY PAULO MURILLO West Hollywood Recognizes World AIDS Day The City of West Hollywood recognized World AIDS Day this month with several events, including the World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil which was co-presented by the Alliance for Housing and Healing, AIDS/LifeCycle, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Being Alive, West Hollywood Cheerleaders, The Thrive Tribe, and The…
Educating Healthcare Providers Grindr recently surveyed users about Truvada and found some noteworthy trends, reports The New York Times. They’re particularly interesting considering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last month that one out of four gay and bisexual men should take the pill. Among Grindr users who took the survey, more than 25 percent…
Palm Springs Leather Pride Last month’s Palm Springs Leather Pride was jam-packed with hot men and exciting events, including a Meet and Greet at Hunters Nightclub, a clothing optional pool party hosted by Clifton Tatum, Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2015, a Formal Leather Dinner at the Palm Springs Hilton, the Tool Shed/PSLOD Vendor Market and…
AIDS Action Plan Implementing the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy next year and through 2020. In conjunction with World AIDS Day this month, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy has released the Federal Action Plan for 2016-2020, which outlines specific Federal agency actions to implement the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy next year and through 2020.…
Naughty Or NICE Some stocking stuffers and Santa approved recommendations that will even make the biggest video game fanatic drool. BY JOSEPH ARELLANO Fallout 4 Not only did this game get some of the biggest launch madness in history, but the game lived up to the hype. Being a hero, you roam the nuclear wasteland to…
Ever seen Brigadoon? One of the 15 myths about gay men was the “myth” that my gay brothers are all experts on show tunes. And again, I know that’s not a myth, and I know that only age separates those of you who remember the Lerner and Lowe stage and screen classic from those of…
Family Affair December is a month for family gatherings during the holiday season. We asked a list of local folks with different lengths of recovery time how their sobriety affected their relationship with their families. Beyond Happy “My family is ecstatic that I’m sober. They love everything about it. It was not the best relationship…
Anthony Clarke-Denham PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Age: 47 Occupation: Administrative nurse, working in senior care. Relationship Status: Been with husband for 5 years, married 6 months ago. Pet Peeve: “Getting men to understand that ‘racial preference’ is racism.” Biggest Fear: “Losing my mind to dementia, losing control.” Something No One Knows About You: “I like…
LGBT Undocumented Immigrants Equality California joins Supreme Court Brief calling for Restoration of Immigration Relief. Together with a group of other labor, civil rights and service provider organizations, Equality California has submitted an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in a case seeking to lift a federal injunction blocking implementation of programs awarding temporary…
On The Runway Slay Model Management—first fashion agency with an all-transgender roster. Slay Model Management, the first exclusively transgender modeling agency, has opened its doors in downtown Los Angeles. “We believe one’s gender identity should not be a hindrance to one’s fashion dreams,” says founder Cecilio Asuncion, a former film director who entered fashion after his…
