In Boston
Somerville Mayor Strongly Condemns Homophobic Remarks
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone has released letter in response to comments made about recently-appointed Alderman Courtney O’Keefe during the board process to appoint her. O’Keefe is openly gay.
’I Am Divine’ Opening & Party :: May 4, 2013
EDGE was on hand for the Boston Gay and Lesbian Film Festival’s screening of Jeffrey Schwarz’s new doc "I Am Divine" that tells the story of the drag superstar. Here are pics from the MFA screening & party at First Printer in Harvard Square.
Committee Nears Final Big Immigration Decisions
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to pass a compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration legislation.
After a Decade, Global AIDS Program Looks Ahead
The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts.
In Boston
Goblins, Rag Dolls, and Forbidden Fruit :: Blue Spruce Presents ’Faerie Tales’
Blue Spruce Theatre decided to stage a one-act play based on a Victorian poem. Then, to round out the evening, the company decided to create their own one-act musical as a companion piece. Producing Artistic Director Jesse Strachman gives EDGE the story.
’Boston Calling’ :: Indie Music Fest Comes This Weekend
Boston will get its first alternative music festival on May 25 and 26. Boston Calling will welcome 18 artists, including fun., the National, Dirty Projectors, Ra Ra Riot, Matt & Kim, Marina and the Diamonds and more.
’Classical Barbra’ Revisited
For hundreds of thousands of Streisand fans, many of whom were Friends of Dorothy, "Classical Barbra" was the album that first introduced them to the songs of Faure, Debussy, Schumann and Wolf.
"The Hangover Part III" Cast Attends L.A. Premiere
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong and the rest of the cast of "The Hangover Part III" were in Los Angeles Monday night for the red carpet premiere of the final installment in the "Hangover" trilogy.
The Importance of Being Inverted: Gay Days at Amusement Parks, Part 1
From castle crashing to bible thumping, EDGE writer Tony Phillips explores the ins, outs, ups and downs of the multi-billion dollar amusement park ind…
Dems Criticize GOP Support of DOMA
The cost to taxpayers for a House Republican decision to fund the legal team supporting DOMA has climbed from $500,000 to as much as $3 million, Democ…
