http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:18:42 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:55:56 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Out-artist-finds-inspiration-with-angels-and-demons?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Andrew Ogus has been very involved with angels and demons lately. He’s not re-reading the Dan Brown book of the same name. Instead, he’s focused a lot of his artwork on this theme. But with a twist. And since he’s an out and prou... art Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:55:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Out-artist-finds-inspiration-with-angels-and-demons?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Tranny-Film-Festival-Farmers-Cupcakes-and-Epilepsy--a-fun-weekend-for-all?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner It would have been nice if I knew about this earlier. Then there could have been more depth and possible interviews. But just learning about the Tranny Film Festival this weekend doesn’t give one much time to prepare – but it soun... film tranny Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:29:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Tranny-Film-Festival-Farmers-Cupcakes-and-Epilepsy--a-fun-weekend-for-all?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Gays-finally-make-a-family-modern?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Mitch and Cam – a new couple to love. ABC Television has a fresh twist on a tired story with all of the characters in “Modern Family” but it’s particularly nice to see that the family includes a gay couple who have ado... TV Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Gays-finally-make-a-family-modern?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d28-End-your-Halloween-with-Zombies-and-a-song?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Can’t believe Halloween is almost here and I let these exciting events almost slip through my fingers. But the Exit Theatre is saluting Halloween in a big way – and the good thing is, you can still enjoy it after Halloween! They a... theatre theater musical Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d28-End-your-Halloween-with-Zombies-and-a-song?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-is-a-drag-with-Peaches-Christ-and-Heklina?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner It’s good to see that although there is no weekly Trannyshack or summer time Midnight Mass any more, two of San Francisco drag queens Peaches Christ and Heklina are center stage in San Francisco events. And of all of the Halloween parti... drag tranny camp diva Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:38:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-is-a-drag-with-Peaches-Christ-and-Heklina?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hellbent-The-tricks-are-treats-in-this-gay-horror-flick?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Rarely is there an actual horror film that caters to the gay audience. Sure “Interview with a Vampire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Silence of the Lambs,” dabble in gaydome. But they are too mainstream. Sure it’s... film comedy camp Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:36:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hellbent-The-tricks-are-treats-in-this-gay-horror-flick?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Three-musicals-two-Idols-Broadway-is-going-strong?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner With a flurry of new Broadway shows opening up this winter, it seemed like a good idea to catch up with some of the shows that have been playing for awhile, especially since some have new actors. "Next to Normal" a Tony winner for a... theatre theater musical Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:38:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Three-musicals-two-Idols-Broadway-is-going-strong?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d22-All-a-show-needs-is-Kerry-Butler?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Kerry Butler isn't a household name. But she is making herself quite known on the Broadway stage. The demure actress with the big voice has worked her way up the ranks in the passed several years from Belle in "Beauty and the Beast&q... theatre theater musical music Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:09:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d22-All-a-show-needs-is-Kerry-Butler?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Memphis-to-be-next-American-musical-classic?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Seven years. It’s taken seven long years for the exciting and easily be-boopable “Memphis” to make it to the Broadway stage. And it’s about time. First seen at the Bay Area’s TheatreWorks, I knew it had to be on ... theatre theater musical Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Memphis-to-be-next-American-musical-classic?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Soul-music-finds-glory-in-actors-groove?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Normally when I go to New York for the theatre, I wait until I get back to write a piece that encompasses all of the shows I've seen. But there is one that ends Nov. 1 that I wanted to get the good word out there before it's too late.... gay theatre theater music Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:36:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Soul-music-finds-glory-in-actors-groove?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Save-Willows-Theatre-More-than-housewives-desperate-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner The economy has hit us all. And the actors from the Willows Theatre Company are fighting back this Sunday, Oct. 18 in a fundraiser. The 33 year old Willows may be closing its doors on Nov. 1. So there possibly might be no home for “Hats: T... theatre theater comedy musical cabaret Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:08:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Save-Willows-Theatre-More-than-housewives-desperate-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Little-Dog-laughs-best-at-small-venue?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Douglas Carter Beane's "The Little Dog Laughed" is right where it should be - on a small intimate stage.The production running through Nov. 8 at San Francisco's NewConservatoryTheatreCenter is at a better suited venue here than th... theatre theater comedy Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:07:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Little-Dog-laughs-best-at-small-venue?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d9-The-men-behind-the-dog-are-more-than-meets-the-eye?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner I went to meet the two men in the show "The Little Dog Laughed" and for some reason we talked more about drapes than the show.Don't get me wrong, the drape that divides the minimal set design of the show and the audience is lovely - a vibra... gay theatre theater Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:42:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d9-The-men-behind-the-dog-are-more-than-meets-the-eye?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Oh-what-a-night-a-meal-art-exhibit-and-a-disco-bathroom?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner  Fun gay people, wonderful food and great art make an excellent receipe for success and blend well together at Triptych Restaurant, Catering and ArtGallery. According to David Kittredge, the word “triptych” in art actually means... art Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:12:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Oh-what-a-night-a-meal-art-exhibit-and-a-disco-bathroom?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Wendy-Williams-A-new-friend-in-my-head?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner  I have a friend in my head and her name is Wendy Williams. From the debut of her self-titled talk show on NBC (and repeated on BET), a breath of fresh air has entered my home every day. More like the old “Rosie O’Donnell S... comedy TV camp diva Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:03:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Wendy-Williams-A-new-friend-in-my-head?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Which-Diva-will-be-1-A-new-take-on-celebrity-deathmatch?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Okay divas, let the fights begin! On September 29, the three biggest selling female artists of all time will release CDs. Barbra Streisand, Madonna and Mariah Carey ALL have CDs coming out that day. And it’s likely it will be a record week... music diva Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:21:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Which-Diva-will-be-1-A-new-take-on-celebrity-deathmatch?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Bigger-isnt-better-Dog-laughs-may-be-larger-in-small-venue?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Sometimes it’s better when it’s small.  And it will be interesting to see if the intimate New Conservatory Theatre Center  will enhance the delightful “The Little Dog Laughed” in its run through Nov, 8, 2009. &l... theatre theater comedy Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:48:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Bigger-isnt-better-Dog-laughs-may-be-larger-in-small-venue?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d18-SF-Fringe-Festival-Spider-Baby-seems-to-have-a-following?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Take a bite out of “Spider Baby the musical” before it’s gone from the San Francisco Fringe Festival. It only plays through Sunday and then its off to territories unknown. Well maybe not. According to show creator Enrique Acost... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:27:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d18-SF-Fringe-Festival-Spider-Baby-seems-to-have-a-following?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d17-SF-Fringe-Festival-Chainsaw-blood-and-song-to-splatter-soon?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner “The Texas Chainsaw Musical” is a fun musical spoof playing in workshop at San Francisco’s Fringe Festival.While the show still needs some work, and it promises to review the comment cards from the audience to make necessary changes... theatre theater comedy musical camp Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:15:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d17-SF-Fringe-Festival-Chainsaw-blood-and-song-to-splatter-soon?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Tuesdays-are-posh-and-not-too-expensive-at-Infusion-Lounge?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner Still looking inexpensive arts things to do? Well, Posh Tuesdays at Infusion Lounge can easily fit the bill.Part happy hour, part cabaret, Posh Tuesdays is all entertainment and it's totally free. Well, you're likely to spend some money as its hard t... comedy cabaret Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:49:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13287-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Tuesdays-are-posh-and-not-too-expensive-at-Infusion-Lounge?cid=exrss-SF-GLBT-Arts-Examiner