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.
Lesbian New York City Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Reveals Bulimia Struggles
On Tuesday, Christine Quinn disclosed a difficult piece of her past that she had kept private: She was bulimic for a decade in her teens and 20s, went to rehab for it at 26 and considers herself a recovering alcoholic to this day.
Anti-Violence Project Works With LGBT Community in Wake of Recent NYC Attacks
New York City’s LGBT community reacts to a string of unrelated alleged hate crime attacks that occurred in the city over the course of a week.
In Boston
The Pirates of Penzance
The A.R.T.’s production of the beloved Gilbert and Sullivan favorite is a summery salute -- but it’s not sit-in-you-seat theater (unless you want it to be).
Two Nights of High Flight :: Jason Slavick on the Multi-Media Theatrical Experience ’Icarus’
Liars and Believers Artistic Director Jason Slavick found a way to merge classical Greek mythology with the American mythos of the carnival. But you’re going to have to be fleet of foot (or wing) to catch it: The show only has a two night run.
Brave New Worlds :: Cecilia Tan on Publishing Sci-Fi GLBT Erotica
Why don’t the sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres include more gay and lesbian erotica? If you’ve asked this question, you’ll be glad to hear about The Circlet Press. Dan Kimmel interviews Circlet’s founder, Cecelia Tan.
The Elliot Norton Awards :: May 13, 2013
The Boston Theater Critics Association held their annual Elliot Norton Awards this past Monday at the Paramount Center. The awards paid homage to their guest of honor, Chita Rivera, as well as the best in theater over the past year. See who was there!
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…
