'Better' Than Ever: Author Philip Dean Walker

Washington, D.C.-based gay writer Philip Dean Walker's third book contains six short stories consisting of fictionalized situations involving characters whose names will be familiar to many readers.

by Gregg Shapiro | Jan 5, 2022

Matthew Aucoin on 'The Impossible Art: Adventures in Opera'

Matthew Aucoin's new book, "The Impossible Art: Adventures in Opera," focuses on opera's mysteries, the alchemy of opposites that fires it, and, perhaps most surprising of all, its unique and lasting power.

by Timothy Pfaff | Jan 6, 2022

Betty White: A TV Legend Remembered

Betty White was the last major cast survivor of two television programs in which she gave iconic comic Emmy award-winning performances. But White's career was much more than two hit sitcoms.

by Brian Bromberger | Jan 5, 2022

'Cicada' - Love Takes Wing

When a film opens with the tagline "Based on true events," it's an attention-grabbing move. Writer/co-director/actor Matt Fifer takes that step with his full-length feature debut 'Cicada,' with additional story by his co-star Sheldon D. Brown.

by Gregg Shapiro | Jan 5, 2022

Q-Music: Lesbians Lead the Way

Queer women are making big sound waves in music, including Amythyst Kiah, Jennifer O'Connor, Brandy Clark, Lilli Lewis, Lady Blackbird, Ana Egge, Torres and Rosie Tucker. Enjoy our latest round-up, with a music clip of each artist.

by Gregg Shapiro | Jan 5, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Dec. 31, 2021-Jan. 7, 2022

Openings, closings, cancellations, variants and vaccinations have induced precautionary postponements of some events, so check and recheck before going out, or just stay in and watch movies, dance concerts or music shows online.

by Jim Provenzano | Dec 29, 2021

Some Castro & SoMa Bars Temporarily Close

New Year's Eve celebrations in the Castro and South of Market districts will have fewer indoor options as nearly half a dozen bars and restaurants have temporarily closed out of pandemic health concerns.

by Jim Provenzano | Dec 28, 2021

The Lavender Tube's Best of 2021

Here are what we thought were the best TV series featuring LGBTQ characters in primary roles, not as tacked on adjuncts to cis-het normativity. These series made queer, trans and nonbinary characters integral to their plots.

by Victoria A. Brownworth | Dec 28, 2021

'Solid Ivory: Memoirs' - Gay Filmmaker James Ivory's Career Told

Prolific gay film director James Ivory's candid, urbane, and meandering book is a pastiche scrapbook of letters, diary entries, travelogue, magazine articles, sketches of famous show business personalities, and reflections on his childhood.

by Brian Bromberger | Dec 30, 2021

Safety in Queer Numbers: Elton John, Sad Daddy and More

Lend your ears to new music from Elton John's 'The Lockdown Sessions,' Sad Daddy, Adult Mom, Bachelor, Destroy Boys and Haunted Like Human. Each offers a queer turn on pop, country and rock grooves.

by Gregg Shapiro | Dec 28, 2021


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