Recent Articles: Arts and Culture

Summer in Seattle!

This city – sculpted by Puget Sound and Lake Washington, and crowned with leafy hills – abounds with lively diversions, both indoor and outside. A sunny and mild climate from June through well into October makes it one of the country’s most enchanting summer destinations. - read more

Upcoming Baltimore Gay Pride will be Happier than Ever!

The 38th annual Pride festivities in Baltimore on June 15-16 should feature a bit more hop in the steps of the paraders, a few more wide smiles among the folks around the festival’s booths, and a general feeling of accomplishment by the thousands who are expected to attend. For this Pride marks the first time that same-sex couples can legally marry in Maryland. - read more

Win tickets to End of the Rainbow!

One of the most celebrated performances of the Broadway and London stage is making its way to Los Angeles, CA! - read more

London’s Gay Nightlife Scene Takes a Hit for the Worst

Save Our Scene! The closure of Profile and Lo-Profile last week is just the latest in a sad line of venue closures to hit the gay scene. London may still proudly boast the world’s most diverse gay scene, but it’s more important than ever to support your favourite local to keep London’s nightlife alive… - read more

Great Art in Gay Tel Aviv

The greatest thing about gay Tel Aviv, besides it being the amazing gay capital that it is- is that there it never rests. And if you are not too tired from last night's partying, and you'd like to spend some time to explore Tel Aviv's art scene- you are sure to get a taste of fine art, of whichever kind you fancy. - read more

Gay Travel Journal: Santa Barbara

California's the place to go to grab a meal whipped up by a celebrity chef or eat at the table where George Clooney nibbles between takes. If you want vegan, they've got it. Mexican? Some of the best I've tasted. A great burger? Only the most delish for Ben Affleck. California has it all and on a recent vacation to the sunshine state, I took in as much as my tummy and taste buds could handle. - read more

Insider’s Guide to Virginia’s Loudoun Counties Wineries

Girlfriend getaways, couples retreat... What better way to spend that time than to hit the spa, tour the local wine region and shop til you drop! - read more

Finding Your Inner Vegas - A Newbie’s Guide to Sin City

Truthfully I didn't really know what happens in Las Vegas. I'd never been and all I knew was that I had built this trip up in my mind, and was worried that I would be headed for disappointment if Las Vegas wasn't all it was cracked up to be. - read more

Columbus, Ohio: Annie Leibovitz Exhibit’s Only Stop

The Wexner Center for the Arts will devote its entire gallery space to a major presentation of work by photographer Annie Leibovitz from Sept. 20 through Dec. 30, 2012. ”Annie Leibovitz,” organized by the Wexner Center, will feature more than 200 photographs. The bulk of the exhibition comes from “Master Set,” an authoritative edition of 156 of her images. Leibovitz personally selected and oversaw the printing of the limited edition, large archival pigment prints. A special lobby display will feature portraits and related working prints by Leibovitz of artists who have appeared at The Wex over the years, some of whom are Wexner Prize recipients. - read more

Homo Haunts

For the record, Casper was more than just a “friendly” ghost. Yep, when the playful spirit opened his mouth, a spooktacular, rainbow-colored purse fell out. And, as for his witchy gal pal Wendy? She was a hag … and we’re not talking the kind with a pointy hat and broomstick. - read more