Bay Area Reporter
Richie Hofmann's New Orbit of Intimacy
San Francisco poet Richie Hofmann combines memoir and fiction in order to detail the character's interior monologue in his new book of poems, "A Hundred Lovers."
Spencer Day's New Album and Feinstein's Concert of Broadway Covers
With his new album "Broadway by Day," singer-pianist Spencer Day tips his hat to the Great White Way. He'll also perform his new songs at Feinstein's at the Nikko April 8 and 9.
B.A.R. Talk 12: History in Print
In closing our yearlong celebrations of the Bay Area Reporter's 50th anniversary, our twelfth online panel on April 7 will focus on five decades of the newspaper's history, with several current and former editors and writers.
Spring Books: Noteworthy Queer Fiction and Nonfiction
Welcome to Spring! Along with this year's vibrantly blooming trees and flowerbeds (and allergies!), we present a crisp, vibrant, notable selection of current and soon-to-be-published LGBTQ books arriving on shelves.
Blair Fell's 'The Sign for Home' - Gay ASL Interpreter and Straight DeafBlind Young Man's Lives Intersect
In his debut novel, 'The Sign for Home,' author Blair Fell explores the friendship between Arlo, a young, straight DeafBlind Jehovah's Witness, and Cyril, his gay older ASL interpreter. Fell shared his inspiration and ideas behind his novel.
'How To Survive A Pandemic' David France's New Documentary as Activism
In "How To Survive A Pandemic," acclaimed investigative journalist and Academy Award-nominated gay filmmaker David France takes an insider's look at the historic, multi-national race to research, develop, regulate, and launch COVID-19 vaccines.
Harvey Fierstein's 'Better' than Ever: Theater and Film Fave's memoir 'I Was Better Last Night'
Harvey Fierstein qualifies as someone who has a distinctive voice, and while reading his revelatory memoir you'd swear he was in the room with you, dishing away. Fierstein chats about the book.
Good to be BeBe: First 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Winner's Documentary and Live Concert
Cameroon-born drag performer BeBe Zahara Benet made herstory as the first winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' and continues to break ground with a live show and a new documentary, both viewable in San Francisco next week.
Maria Maggenti's Debut Redux: 'The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love' Now on Blu-Ray
Remastered and reissued on Blu-ray, Maria Maggenti's 1995 debut feature is now available from Strand Releasing. The writer-director shared her impressions on revisiting her indie classic.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Returns: Out Dancer Vernard J. Gilmore Celebrates 25 Years with the Iconic Company
Having danced with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for an astounding 25 years, dancer Vernard J. Gilmore's love and passion for the company, and in particular the classic work "Revelations," is still radiant.
Captive Audiences: The Lavender Tube on Athlete Controversies, Funny Pirates, and Taut Thrillers
Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia, trans swimmer Lia Thomas, plus funny pirates, Toni Collette in "Pieces of Her," "Star Trek: Picard"'s potential women affair, and the gay teen romance "Heartstoppers" are all must-see TV.
And the Oscar Goes to... TCM Host Dave Karger on Film Faves and Academy Award Best Bets
The host of Turner Classics Movies shares his LGBT film faves, and makes some Oscar predictions.
Disney Villains Drag Show @ Powerhouse
Queens got animated at the March 20 Disney Villains drag show at the Powerhouse. Menorah Manischevitz hosted, and DJ Jimmy Strano kept the beats going. Photos by Steven Underhill.
Stars in the House to Host 10-Hour Star-Filled Marathon Ukraine benefit
"Stars in the House," the hit YouTube series hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, announced that they will host a 10-hour March 26 telethon to raise money for those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Janis Ian: Lighting the Way in Music
In an expansive Q&A, prolific singer-songwriter Janis Ian discusses her new — and possibly last — album, "The Light at the End of the Line," in advance of her March 20 concert at Berkeley's Freight & Salvage.
Sang Young Park's 'Love in the Big City'
Sang Young Park's gay-themed 'Love in the Big City,' his first to be newly translated into English has been a runaway bestseller (nine printings) in South Korea, astounding for such a socially conservative nation.
Playing The Pines: Classic Dance Mixes Rediscovered and Restored
Music mixes from the halcyon days of 1970s and '80s Fire Island and New York City nightclubs have been rediscovered in a series of remastered cassette mixes found in boxes of a Fire Island house. The Pine Walk Collection is now listenable on MixCloud.
Melissa Etheridge is Ready to Rock Again
In describing Grammy-winning recording artist and activist Melissa Etheridge as a "Lesbian Rock Goddess," it's a title she likes. "That's perfect!" she replies with modesty.
The Lingering Scent of Murder: Lara Elena Donnelly's 'Base Notes'
Drenched in pheromones and the smells of the big bad city, Lara Elena Donnelly's latest novel offers further proof of the author's wide-ranging talent and creativity.
Marching into TV Land: The Lavender Tube on Kate, Andy, Eve and Pam
Brittney Griner's busted, John Cameron Mitchell & Kate McKinnon in "Joe v. Carole," "The Andy Warhol Diaries," Renée Zellweger in "The Thing About Pam," and Sandra Oh in "Killing Eve" — all this and more in the new TV column.