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  • 100 Percent Cotton

    By on February 25, 2004

    The first piece of gay-related clothing that I acquired -- back when I was still in the practice of acquiring gay-related clothing and accessories --...

  • A Great Rebate

    By on February 25, 2004

    After many frustrating hours spent slaving over your taxes, the pay-off has finally arrived. Amongst the junk mail and Pottery Barn catalogues, you find your...

  • Closed for Business

    By on February 25, 2004

    Nob Hill, the oldest gay bar in Washington and one of the oldest black gay bars in the country, closed its doors on February 1,...

  • Heartbreak Hotel

    By on February 25, 2004

    It's 1911. Seth and Bertha Holly (Randall Shepperd and Lynn Chavis) run a modest boarding house in Pittsburgh where guests stay as long as they...

  • Language Barrier

    By on February 25, 2004

    The second act of Melissa James Gibson's opens with Babette (Susan Lynskey) discussing her novel with her agent. ''It's about 20th century screams, ''...

  • National Capitol Area Lesbians (NCAL)

    By on February 25, 2004

    Members of the National CapitolArea Lesbians book club Mission: NCAL offers a safe place for lesbians to meet, talk, collaborate, discuss literature and the arts,...

  • Hearsay

    By on February 25, 2004

    It's a Beachy Keen night at Lizard Lounge... Cobalt's second anniversary lights up 17th... Dazzled by drag at Ziegfeld's... Before Hearsay could have one last...

  • Soundwaves

    By on February 25, 2004

    THE HALL OF FAME DANCE… The battle of disco divadom seems to be breaking out all over again. This time the question seems to be...

  • Truly Yours

    By on February 25, 2004

    Dear Lena, I am 19-years-old and have been out for almost two years. I've only been in one relationship, which ended after three weeks when...

  • Hailing Mary

    By on February 25, 2004

    John Aravosis is a fast talker. Conversation with the 40-year-old political consultant and writer is a whirlwind of ideas, opinions and observations, liberally punctuated with...

  • Just Married

    By on February 25, 2004

    Just before Valentine's Day Erwin Gomez was featured on Fox Morning News, doing make-up for a bride-to-be as part of the morning show's ''Wedding in...

  • San Francisco Treat

    By on February 25, 2004

    Two weeks ago, on Valentine's Day weekend, I was fortunate enough to be able to act as a witness for many of the same-sex weddings...

  • Environs

    By on February 25, 2004

    3 BR, 3 1/2 BA, Historic Spanish Colonial Revival Style House with swimming pool, extensive collection of Roy McMakin designed furniture. After seven years of...

  • Holiday Road

    By on February 25, 2004

    In order to fully enjoy Eurotrip, you need to be willing to completely shut off your mind and relax as you soak for ninety minutes...

  • The Queen Mother's Farewell

    By on February 18, 2004

    It was years ago at Nob Hill, listening to all the gay guys calling themselves queens that Carlene Cheatam first used the title she most...

  • Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA)

    By on February 18, 2004

    Members of AGLA at a recent group meeting Mission: AGLA offers a variety of social, political and community service activities to bring gays and lesbians...

  • The Name of Life

    By on February 18, 2004

    It's tempting to present Name All The Animals, the new memoir by Alison Smith, as a series of suggestive clichés. Imagine Catholic schoolgirls in plaid...

  • Blemished Brecht

    By on February 18, 2004

         Galy Gay is having an identity crisis. Once a sweet, docile family man and dutiful dock worker, he suddenly finds himself among an unlikely...

  • Hearsay

    By on February 18, 2004

    Cobalt gets ready for a big second anniversary bash… VelvetNation takes a walk on the raw and uncut side… Scarlet's Bake Sale raises $7,500… Hearsay...

  • Marinated Bliss

    By on February 18, 2004

    Even those who dine out rarely are likely to have experienced the near-ubiquitous tapas. But far fewer have had the pleasure of trying the Middle...