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SVL Charity Brunch Resumes at New Location, Monthly

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dear Outword, The SVL Charity Brunch is resuming at a NEW location , The Bolt, 2560 Boxwood St., and will now be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
the first Sunday of the month, beginning on February 6.

The cost is $10 for non-members, $8 for SVL members. The Feb. 6 brunch will have a basic menu as shown in the calendar, and future brunches will have an expanded menu as we settle in and get used

Stop The Hate Comes to West Coast

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to create a safe campus for students to learn and staff to work at The Stop The Hate: Train The Trainer Program.

The program allows top administrators, student affairs professionals, faculty and students to learn new innovative tools to take action on hate crimes and bias-motivated violence issues on their campus.

The program was developed in partnership with the AntiDefamation Lea

Important Additions Made To CalComUI Web site

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dear Outword, I wanted to let your readers know that we have added some important new tools to the California Communities United Institute web site.

First, we have added a calendar showing deadlines on getting California legislation through the legislative process. To see those deadlines, visit our web site at http://www.calcomui.org and then click on "Legislative Calendar 2011" on the left sid

LCR Continues DADT Fight at Ninth Circuit

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

L og Cabin Republicans have filed a response to the Obama administration's latest attempt to indefinitely delay arguments in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States, despite legislation enacted last month which removed DADT from U.S. code. The military has emphasized that the policy remains in force and the Obama Department of Justice continues to defend the ban in court.

"Log Cab

Camera Phone Photo of the Week

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DOJ Files Brief Supporting DOMA

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Attorneys for Obama's Justice Department have filed a court motion in support of the Defense of Marriage Act, despite the President's evolving view that the law should be repealed. Saying that it is obligated to defend U.S. policy, regardless of the president's personal beliefs, the Department filed a brief on January 13 before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in defense of

What Famous Person Would You Most Want to Marry?

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Asked at the Rainbow Chamber's monthly mixer. (Now, quick, visualize their children.) Photos by Fred Palmer. Chuck Edwards Elke Sommer -- She was an actress while I was growing up and I was enchanted by her. Jason Russell Bette Midler -- She would have great parties, especially the younger version. Debi Gaul Brad Pitt -- He is sexy and I love his dimples and he also has a lot of money, and a

Brown's Budget Imposes Cost-Sharing on People with AIDS

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

According to analysis provided by Project Inform, Governor Brown's new budget proposal provides an additional $77.2 million for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) to address growing need, but would institute costsharing for ADAP clients that may be burdensome. ADAP provides access to lifesaving HIV medications for over 35,000 low-income Californians living with HIV/AIDS who are uninsured o

LGBTs Targeted for National Suicide Prevention Efforts

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention has added three new task forces to address suicide prevention efforts within high-risk populations: American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN); youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT); and military service members and veterans. This brings to six the number of task forces formed by the Action Alliance, the public-privat

Sir Elton John to Play Reno Concert

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The "Biggest Little City in the World" will host one of the biggest pop stars on the planet when Elton John and his band appear in concert at the Reno Event Center the weekend after Valentine's Day, on Saturday, February 19 at 8 p.m. The openly gay singer, and proud new father, will be performing his Greatest Hits Live concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from througho

National TV Ad Touts Girls Clothing for Boys

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Suddenly Fem has released the first-ever national television commercial campaign for crossdressers, with 30-second spots airing on Bravo, E! Entertainment, Spike TV and VH1. The spots, highlighting the company's clothing and lingerie, can also be seen at http://www.forcrossdressing.com.

A Grand Night for Singing Plus Two Big Shows at B St.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Two stellar shows are playing at Sacramento's Street Theatre into February, and apromising new production just opened at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret that will be running until early May. Shining City This sexy, modern ghost story was written by one of my favorite living playwrights, Conor McPherson, the talented Irishman who gave us The Weir and The Seafarer.

What do you get when you mix a mi

Who Would You Die for to Live Forever?

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

That's the question Jasin and his vampire brood ask in the new horror thriller Vampire Boys, as Jasin struggles against tradition and fights the battle to choose his own eternal "one. " Suck it up and watch the trailer at http://www.ariztical.
com.

Fall in Love Again at Sac Ballet's Romeo & Juliet

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Sacramento Ballet will celebrate St. Valentine's Day weekend with four performances of Ron Cunningham's full-length production of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's tale of love everlasting. The timeless classic is brought to life to the music of Serge Prokofiev, with more than 100 beautiful costumes and a full stage set recently acquired from Ballet West in Salt Lake City.

Arguably, the be

How a Gay Man Joined The Real Housewives

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

by Dave Rupel Cedric Martinez is an out and proud gay man, who is also a cast member of Bravo's latest hit series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which is now the sixth successful Housewives franchise airing on the Bravo network. The first of the bunch, The Real Housewives of Orange County, began airing in 2006, followed by versions in New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Washin

Theatre - Next to Normal Plays the Curran Plus Clybourne Park at A.C.T.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fans of edgy modern theater take note. Two highly acclaimed new productions, one a play and one a musical, are now running in the Bay Area. Next to Normal If you think you might not care to see a musical that touches on the subject of mental illness, think again. Next to Normal is one of the most ambitious and thrilling new musicals to come along in ages.

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize

Lucky Lady comes to DVD Plus Conviction and Catfish

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

by Chris Narloch Two very different but equally intriguing titles make their way to DVD on February 1. A third film was released on DVD in early January, but I still can't get it out of my head.
Lucky Lady This all-star comedy from 1975 stars Liza Minnelli, Gene Hackman and Burt Reynolds at the height of their stardom in an homage to the screwball comedies of the 1930s. This type of humo

The Musical Of Musicals The Musical !

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Our theatre reviewer Chris Narloch says this show is too much fun and too funny to miss, so don't miss this hilarious homage to the great musical theatre genres of our time.
Through Feb. 20, at Sac. Theatre Company. Get your red hot tickets at SacTheatre.org

Calendar

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

compiled by Charles Peer Jan.

Thursday, 27 ECLECTIC TRASH BOOK CLUB Join this LGBT book club for a lively discussion of Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel. 7 p.m. Lavender Library, 1414 21st St. Info: 916-492-0558 LavenderLibrary.
org Friday, 28 OSCAR PREVIEW PARTY Come and find out who's getting the nods for this year's Oscars, as the Absolut Models give the monitors the Vanna White treatment

Business Directory

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

touch with my mother. She abandoned me.

Are you getting recognized a lot from being on the show? What's a typical fan encounter like?
Since the show aired I get recognized wherever I go. For the most part, people have been very kind to me. They express their love and want to see more of me in Speedos.

Many of our readers want to see more of you. Have you What's your fitness secret?

Drag Queen Bingo for Sac Gay Men's Chorus

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Drag Queen Bingo kicked off 2011 in grand style on Wed. Jan. 12, with Rusty Nails hosting a sold-out house at Hamburger Patties to benefit the Sacramento Gay Mens Chorus. Thanks to you wonderful Bingo Players, we raised $1,306.13 for the Chorus, and to date have raised $27,189.16 for local charities and non-profits. Join us for the next Drag Queen Bingo, Feb. 2, to benefit the Capital City Volleyb

Momix, Mark Morris at the Mondavi Center

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Two of the hottest modern dance troupes around are both scheduled to appear in Davis soon, almost back to back at the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts. MOMIX Botanica Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton.

Their new work Botanica which traces the beautiful unf