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First-time Director Mikki del Monico Sings Out About “Alto” His Fabulous Lesbian Mob Story which Redefines Rom-Com

In director Mikki del Monico’s “Alto”Rising singer-songwriter Francesca “Frankie” Del Vecchio (Diana DeGarmo) is engaged to her promising musical career and to frozen-food entrepreneur Tony, happily devoted in equal measure to traditional Italian-American culture, her famiglia, and Mom’s lasagna. Frankie’s bella vita is perfectly peaceful—until a dead body shows up in the trunk of her rental car. Obsessed with the exploitative (and hugely popular) TV show Mob Hit, Frankie’s sister Heather convinces Frankie to attend the mafioso’s wake, setting off a string of fateful introductions to the real mobsters in their midst. The entrancingly seductive Nicolette, the daughter of newly […]

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Director Michael J. Saul Talks About His Stunning First Feature and Frameline

In Michael J. Saul’s “The Surface” an aimless young man happens upon a yard sale, where he’s drawn to a vintage 8mm camera. His impromptu purchase awakens unexpected impulses, both artistic and personal, which adjust his life’s course and set him on unfamiliar paths toward illuminating destinations. Evan—played with great delicacy by lithe newcomer Harry Hains—is a waiflike, orphaned 22-year-old who grew up in the foster care system and is still feeling unmoored as he enters adulthood in Los Angeles. He is uninspired by his college classes, growing frustrated with his increasingly critical boyfriend, and eager to find something meaningful […]

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Coffee, Conversation, and Community: Drop-In Discussion Groups for LGBT Seniors

There are several social drop-in discussion groups available in the counties of Marin, Sonoma, and Napa that are special places for LGBT older adults. What constitutes an ‘older adult’ you ask? We leave that up to you, but attendance is typically people whose age is anywhere between 50 and 100. Following is a general description of each group. All are free of charge to attend, and all occur on a monthly basis. You are welcome to visit any group that appeals to you, regardless of where you live. Since these are drop-in groups, you may come once or each time. […]

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The Kinsey Sicks Storm Sebastopol Sunday

The Kinsey Sicks will perform Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Sunday, June 14th at 7pm A Sensation! With a phenomenal performance record that includes an Off-Broadway show, an extended run in Vegas, two feature films, eight albums, and appearances throughout the US (in over 40 states), Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia, The Kinsey Sicks hardly need an introduction. For over 20 years America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet has served up a feast of music and comedy to audiences at performing arts centers, music venues and comedy festivals in every kind of town you can imagine! Their award-winning a cappella singing, sharp […]

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“Baby Steps” Walks Viewers Through a Gay Adoption

American/Taiwanese Danny has been with his artist boyfriend Tate for two years now and to mark their anniversary Tate gives him a portrait of them both that he has painted.  However what Danny really wants is a baby.  So too does his mother back in Taiwan who is desperate to be a grandmother, something that her straight single elder son refuses to play along with. When mother gets wind of Danny’s dream she hopes that her openly gay son is now suddenly ‘batting for the other team’ to make this happen  and she is bitterly disappointed to discover that his chosen […]

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Jim Bailey, One Of The Great Old School Female Illusionists, Has Died At 77

  Jim Bailey, who helped introduce American television audiences to drag with his frequent appearances on classic series such Here’s Lucy, The Carol Burnett Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, has died at age 77. A message posted to the entertainer’s official website on May 30 reads: “Heaven is getting a fabulous show tonight with standing room only! Rest in Peace Our Sweet Prince.” Bailey’s manager Stephen Campbell told The Hollywood Reporter that his client died of cardiac arrest from pneumonia complications. While there were many male comics such as Milton Berle who dressed in drag for easy laughs, wearing […]

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‘Fun Home,’ ‘Curious Incident’ Win Top Tonys

“Fun Home,” which finds a lesbian coming to terms with her sexuality in middle age, on Sunday completed a long journey from the margins to the mainstream as it won the Tony Award for best new musical, the New York Times reports. It also won in four other categories at the 69th annual awards. CBS has a complete list of winners here. Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming hosted. The show, adapted from the best-selling graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel, bested more traditionally entertaining nominees, propelled by rapturous reviews and, in recent weeks, sold-out crowds to an unexpected victory that is […]

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Get Ready for Wildwood’s Open Body Yoga Retreat for Men

The Wildwood Retreat Center will be hosting its annual Open Body Yoga Retreat for Men starting Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12, 2015 at its facility in the hills near the Russian River. “We’ve put together four days of exciting and varied events with the idea that each participant will be able to create his own ideal yoga getaway,” says Tim J. Luddy, the yoga instructor leading the event. “Attendees will find a broad series of yoga offerings each day including power yoga, five elements, and partner work, plus evening workshops in self-¬pleasure and partnered massage exchange.” In addition […]

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This 68-Year-Old AIDS/LifeCycle Rider Just Might Be The Mother Of The Year

  At the age of 68, Anne Stacy of Houston, Texas isn’t the oldest rider on this year’s AIDS/LifeCycle (that honor goes to an 86-year-old cyclist), nor did she travel the furthest (several people ventured all the way from China), but she may be one of the sweetest and most endearing moms to do the 545-mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. “When my son did AIDS/LifeCycle last year, he called to say he wanted me to ride with him this year. I said ‘you’re nuts!’ We had done two-day rides together, but I couldn’t imagine doing a seven-day […]

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Sonoma County AIDS Fod Bank Food For Thought Expands its Services

  When Food For Thought celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, leaders at the grassroots Sonoma County AIDS food bank decided it was time to broaden their outreach. While their original mission to feed people affected by HIV has not waned, they felt they were in a strong position to meet a growing need by expanding their services to help all people with critical illnesses who are in danger of malnutrition. “If you get sick and you don’t have a caregiver or money, there’s nothing for you,” said Ron Karp, the nonprofit’s executive director. “It’s like where people with HIV […]

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