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.
Former Philadelphia Promoter is Latest Victim of Anti-Gay Violence in NYC
NYC’s hate crime spree continued last night when former Philadelphia club promoter Dan Contarino was jumped, kicked and beaten in the East Village by an attacker who shouted anti-gay epithets.
AP Sources: Obama OK Punting Gay Immigration Idea
Two people familiar with the Senate immigration deliberations say the White House has suggested to Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy that it would be best to put off a controversy over gay marriage until a bill goes before the full Senate.
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.
True Blood -- The Complete Fifth Season
That sexy sci-fi soap opera is back for more. The fifth season of the popular HBO series is back with the supernatural on steroids. The Blu-ray also includes some quasi-special features.
8 Tips for Saving Money on Your Next Cruise
You can still sail the high seas in the lap of luxury, it may just take some extra planning and flexibility to stay within your budget. Here are eight…
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…
