BY PAULO MURILLO
RIVERSIDE
LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY CELLAR DOOR BOOKS FINDS NEW LOCATION AFTER BEING FORCED TO RELOCATE
As we previously reported—days after the hate group “Proud Boys” harassed visitors attending Drag Queen Storytime at Cellar Door Books, the property management abruptly canceled their lease.
“There is malice in this, a complete lack of even the slightest of courtesy,” book store owner Linda Sherman-Nurick told THE FIGHT.
“This kind of bullying comes out of hate, not simply business as usual… I believe it’s a reaction to much that we have done over the years but most of all, Drag Queen Story Time.”
The good news is that they have found a new space and should reopen by May 22.” Sherman-Nurick said. The store is located at 473 E. Alessandro Blvd., Suite C, in Riverside.
For up-to-date info visit: www.facebook.com/cellardoorriv.
WEST HOLLYWOOD
DRAG MARCH LA ON EASTER SUNDAY
The Los Angeles LGBT Center will host Drag March LA on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. The event is for all ages and aims to mobilize against the oppressive anti-LGBTQ+ tidal wave that is currently sweeping through the nation. The march will start at 12 noon at West Hollywood City Hall, located at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Sweetzer Avenue and end at the LGBT Rainbow District.
LOS ANGELES
LA LGBT CENTER GALA VANGUARD AWARDS
The Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala Vanguard Awards is one of the nation’s premier LGBTQ+ charity events. The Gala Vanguard brings together more than 1,000 of the region’s most important leaders and influencers in the civic, corporate, entertainment, and philanthropic communities to celebrate the achievements of the Center and pay tribute to inspiring honorees for their vision, leadership, and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
The event takes place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
For more info visit: gala.lalgbtcenter.org.
SAN DIEGO
HILLCREST SIGN IS BACK WITH NEW LOOK AND LIGHTS
The landmark Hillcrest Sign on the corner of Fifth and University Avenue is back with a new look. The sign was in repairs for three weeks. According to the Hillcrest Business Association, the sign was first constructed in 1941 and first illuminated in 1984. The popular neighborhood marker has undergone gradual upgrades over the years, including the addition of neon lights, artwork atop the poles and environmentally friendly LED neon. The most recent upgrades include electrical and lighting components with new color-changing technology, allowing the community to change the colors of the letters to celebrate neighborhood events and seasons. Community members raised over $80,000 to restore the sign. It now features 16 million color hues.
WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPLICATIONS FOR WEHO’S INAUGURAL DRAG LAUREATE PROGRAM NOW OPEN
The City of West Hollywood is now accepting applications from professional drag persona/performers to serve as the City of West Hollywood’s first Drag Laureate. The Drag Laureate will serve as an ambassador of West Hollywood’s vibrant drag culture and arts and promote West Hollywood through the art form of drag performance. Application deadline is Wednesday, April 26 by 5 p.m.
Application requirements and submission information is available on the City of West Hollywood’s website: www.weho.org.
