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From Spitfire to Sultry to Blacklisted: Overlooked Latinas in Classic Hollywood
By Jan Wahl– Once in a while a fascinating female comes into my life and takes me on an amazing journey. Most recently that was Tina D’Elia, who is a…
Making Magic With Queer Actor Joe Apollonio
By Gary M. Kramer– In writer/director Amalia Ulman’s deadpan, shaggy dog comedy, Magic Farm, opening May 2 in the Bay Area, bisexual actor Joe Apollonio charms as Justin, a sound…
Sister Dana sez, “May you have a very happy MAY DAY!”
By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “May you have a very happy MAY DAY, CINCO DE MAYO, and all things MAY!” Bob Ostertag, author of ENCOUNTERS WITH MEN, appeared…
A Canine Old Soul and a Feline Loverboy
Old Man Jenkins At 9 years old and just under 43 pounds, Old Man Jenkins arrived at the shelter underweight, with visible injuries to his face and an unspoken story…
Meet Spritely: SF SPCA’s Most Talented Cat Is Ready for Her Big Break
If you think cats can’t learn tricks, think again. Spritely, a dazzling and whip-smart feline at the SF SPCA Mission Campus, is out to change your mind. With a sleek…
We Are in Our Hero Era
By Joanie Juster– On April 17, 2025, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) convened a small but mighty group of community leaders for a panel discussion led by SFAF’s CEO,…
Daddy Ray Tilton Practices Love Unbound and Is a Beacon of Light in San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ Community
By Sir Kippy Marks– All communities practice love in some fashion. We gather together for festivals, shows, performances, fundraisers, and protests; the overall doing of good deeds helps bring about…
San Francisco Joins Nationwide Celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week, April 21–27
Lesbian Visibility Week USA (#LVWUSA25), powered by The Curve Foundation, kicked off on Monday, April 21, 2025, and will run through Sunday, April 27, with special events happening in San…
Transgender Day of Visibility 2025 in San Francisco
Photos by Rink Spearheaded by the U.S.-based youth advocacy organization Trans Student Educational Resources, the International Transgender Day of Visibility has been held annually on March 31. Transgender activist Rachel…
Anatolian Kitchen, Broadway Under the Stars in Sonoma, and San José Theater Month
By Beth Schnitzer– Welcome back to my temporary culinary column, as I fill in for David Landis who is healing up from shoulder surgery. The love of food and the…
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