GAY IE ISSUES: Marriage
It's raining gays in new video
Celebrities created this parody video, titled "A Gaythering Storm," to respond to a video issued by the anti-gay marriage group the National Organization for Marriage.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
GAY IE ISSUES:
Same-sex marriage question
may have determined Miss USA outcome
Miss California Carrie Prejean, of San Diego, says her answer to a question about same-sex marriage rights may have cost her the Miss USA crown. Celebrity blogger and pageant judge Perez Hilton posed the question Sunday during the contest's finals in Las Vegas. Prejean finished as first runner up to Miss North Carolina. Watch her answer Hilton's question about whether marriage rights be extended to gays.
Same-sex marriage question
may have determined Miss USA outcome
Miss California Carrie Prejean, of San Diego, says her answer to a question about same-sex marriage rights may have cost her the Miss USA crown. Celebrity blogger and pageant judge Perez Hilton posed the question Sunday during the contest's finals in Las Vegas. Prejean finished as first runner up to Miss North Carolina. Watch her answer Hilton's question about whether marriage rights be extended to gays.
Monday, April 13, 2009
GAY IE TV:
Coming out stories on Showtime
Showtime, the cable TV network known for “The L Word” and “Queer As Folk,” is casting for a documentary series about gays and lesbians coming out to family and friends. The network’s Web site says the show, titled “Way Out,” hopes to help the people profiled and enlighten viewers. The network is looking for gays and lesbians who have made the decision to come out and are willing to share the journey.
For more information, including how to apply, visit http://www.wayoutdocumentary.com/
Coming out stories on Showtime
Showtime, the cable TV network known for “The L Word” and “Queer As Folk,” is casting for a documentary series about gays and lesbians coming out to family and friends. The network’s Web site says the show, titled “Way Out,” hopes to help the people profiled and enlighten viewers. The network is looking for gays and lesbians who have made the decision to come out and are willing to share the journey.
For more information, including how to apply, visit http://www.wayoutdocumentary.com/
GAY IE CLUBS:
Micky's is back; Metro Q opens in the OC
Micky's has reopened in West Hollywood. The club closed after a fire in August 2007. Now the go-go boys are back, along with a bigger bar, DJs and a new restaurant. Micky's is at 8857 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollwood.
INFO: www.mickys.com
Metro Q bar and restaurant opened at the end of March at Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue. Business partners Ida Vallez and Scott Forst opened the bar, apparently the first in the city, according to a report in the Orange County Register. The establishment features a jukebox, 50-inch plasma TVs and free wireless internet. The menu includes burgers, tri-tip, salmon, coconut fried shrimp and meatloaf. Metro Q helps fill the gap for a gay bar in Orange County after the Boom Boom Room closed in 2007. Since Metro Q is also a restaurant, patrons under the age of 21 are allowed.
Looking for a club closer to home? Here’s a list of gay bars in the Inland Empire:
RIVERSIDE
The Menagerie
Dance floor, karaoke, video and smoking patio.
WHERE: 3581 University Ave.
PHONE: 951-788-8000
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Located near downtown Riverside. Back to the Grind coffeeshop is next door.
VIP Nightclub
An age 18 and over club featuring dancing, pool, karaoke, drag shows and drink specials. Patio.
HOURS: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
WHERE: 3673 Merrill Ave.
PHONE: 951-784-2370
INFO: http://www.vip-nightclub.com/
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Close to the Riverside Plaza shopping center, which has a movie theater and restaurants.
SAN BERNARDINO
The Lark
Drink specials, music, video, pool, games, patio and karaoke. Dance floor on back bar features country and western, ‘80s and hip-hop nights. Smoking patio, Internet jukebox, free Wi-Fi. Happy hour 3-7 p.m. every day.
WHERE: 917 Inland Center Drive
HOURS: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
PHONE: (909) 884-8770
INFO: http://www.the-lark.com/
UPLAND
Oasis Nightclub
Dancing to hip-hop, trance, old school and Spanish. Birthday club, drink specials. Talent club at 10 p.m. Thursdays. Drag Idol 10 week contest at 10 p.m. Sundays through May 24 with finals on May 31.
21 and over Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 18 and over Thursday and Sunday.
HOURS: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner 6-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8-11 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: 1386 E. Foothill Blvd.
ADMISSION: Cover charge
PHONE: 909-920-9590
INFO: http://www.oasis-nightclub.com/
MURRIETA
Club Escape
Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill becomes Club Escape for an evening once a month with DJs, male and female go-go dancers, drink specials, pool.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month
WHERE: 24910 Washington Ave.
ADMISSION: $3
Micky's is back; Metro Q opens in the OC
Micky's has reopened in West Hollywood. The club closed after a fire in August 2007. Now the go-go boys are back, along with a bigger bar, DJs and a new restaurant. Micky's is at 8857 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollwood.
INFO: www.mickys.com
Metro Q bar and restaurant opened at the end of March at Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue. Business partners Ida Vallez and Scott Forst opened the bar, apparently the first in the city, according to a report in the Orange County Register. The establishment features a jukebox, 50-inch plasma TVs and free wireless internet. The menu includes burgers, tri-tip, salmon, coconut fried shrimp and meatloaf. Metro Q helps fill the gap for a gay bar in Orange County after the Boom Boom Room closed in 2007. Since Metro Q is also a restaurant, patrons under the age of 21 are allowed.
Looking for a club closer to home? Here’s a list of gay bars in the Inland Empire:
RIVERSIDE
The Menagerie
Dance floor, karaoke, video and smoking patio.
WHERE: 3581 University Ave.
PHONE: 951-788-8000
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Located near downtown Riverside. Back to the Grind coffeeshop is next door.
VIP Nightclub
An age 18 and over club featuring dancing, pool, karaoke, drag shows and drink specials. Patio.
HOURS: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
WHERE: 3673 Merrill Ave.
PHONE: 951-784-2370
INFO: http://www.vip-nightclub.com/
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Close to the Riverside Plaza shopping center, which has a movie theater and restaurants.
SAN BERNARDINO
The Lark
Drink specials, music, video, pool, games, patio and karaoke. Dance floor on back bar features country and western, ‘80s and hip-hop nights. Smoking patio, Internet jukebox, free Wi-Fi. Happy hour 3-7 p.m. every day.
WHERE: 917 Inland Center Drive
HOURS: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
PHONE: (909) 884-8770
INFO: http://www.the-lark.com/
UPLAND
Oasis Nightclub
Dancing to hip-hop, trance, old school and Spanish. Birthday club, drink specials. Talent club at 10 p.m. Thursdays. Drag Idol 10 week contest at 10 p.m. Sundays through May 24 with finals on May 31.
21 and over Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 18 and over Thursday and Sunday.
HOURS: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner 6-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8-11 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: 1386 E. Foothill Blvd.
ADMISSION: Cover charge
PHONE: 909-920-9590
INFO: http://www.oasis-nightclub.com/
MURRIETA
Club Escape
Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill becomes Club Escape for an evening once a month with DJs, male and female go-go dancers, drink specials, pool.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month
WHERE: 24910 Washington Ave.
ADMISSION: $3
GAY IE WEB SITE:
www.jocc.org
The Web site for the Jeffery Owens Community Center in Riverside is back after being down for a redesign.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: This is the place to go for information about the community center that serves the Inland Empire, including the JOCC Youth Group. You can sign up to join center committees, see photos from past events or find resource lists. There’s also information on the center’s speakers bureau. A calendar of events on the site will be useful, but there’s little on it just yet.
**SEND US A NOTE: Do you have a favorite Web site. Tell us about it by sending a note to gayinlandempire.com
www.jocc.org
The Web site for the Jeffery Owens Community Center in Riverside is back after being down for a redesign.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: This is the place to go for information about the community center that serves the Inland Empire, including the JOCC Youth Group. You can sign up to join center committees, see photos from past events or find resource lists. There’s also information on the center’s speakers bureau. A calendar of events on the site will be useful, but there’s little on it just yet.
**SEND US A NOTE: Do you have a favorite Web site. Tell us about it by sending a note to gayinlandempire.com
GAY IE ENTERTAINMENT:
"Milk" on DVD
“Milk,” the Harvey Milk biopic featuring Sean Penn’s Academy Award winning performance as the gay rights leader, is worth a second look now that it’s out on video, or a first look if you didn’t find the movie in theaters late last year.
Penn disappears into the role of the San Francisco supervisor, who was assassinated in 1978 by fellow supervisor Dan White, played by Josh Brolin, also nominated for an Oscar. I’m among those who, as Penn says himself, sometimes finds the actor difficult to appreciate, but I was won over by his performance here. He deserved the awards season honors.
The movie’s screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black, won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film was also nominated for eight awards, including Best Picture and and Best Director, Gus Van Sant.
The movie is particularly relevant as it follow’s Milk’s efforts against a statewide proposition that would allow firing gay teachers.
Extras with the DVD include interviews with members of the ensemble cast, Emile Hirch, Diego Luna and James Franco. But an interview with Penn is missing on the extra reel. Other extras include three deleted scenes, interviews with people who worked with Milk and a feature on how street marches were recreated for the film
One of the notable devices in the movie is how historical footage was used. As a companion to “Milk,” see the documentary “The Times of Harvey Milk.” Putting the films side-by-side, viewers will notice that the attention to detail in “Milk” is obvious, right down to what Penn/Milk wore to the Pride parade.
BOX OFFICE: “Milk” made less than $32 million domestically in its 19 week theatrical run – its widest release was in about 880 theaters. It ranks No. 12 on Box Office Mojo’s list of the top 100 gay films released since 1980. (Check the complete list at http://www.boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=gay.htm)
RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 9 minutes.
"Milk" on DVD
“Milk,” the Harvey Milk biopic featuring Sean Penn’s Academy Award winning performance as the gay rights leader, is worth a second look now that it’s out on video, or a first look if you didn’t find the movie in theaters late last year.
Penn disappears into the role of the San Francisco supervisor, who was assassinated in 1978 by fellow supervisor Dan White, played by Josh Brolin, also nominated for an Oscar. I’m among those who, as Penn says himself, sometimes finds the actor difficult to appreciate, but I was won over by his performance here. He deserved the awards season honors.
The movie’s screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black, won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film was also nominated for eight awards, including Best Picture and and Best Director, Gus Van Sant.
The movie is particularly relevant as it follow’s Milk’s efforts against a statewide proposition that would allow firing gay teachers.
Extras with the DVD include interviews with members of the ensemble cast, Emile Hirch, Diego Luna and James Franco. But an interview with Penn is missing on the extra reel. Other extras include three deleted scenes, interviews with people who worked with Milk and a feature on how street marches were recreated for the film
One of the notable devices in the movie is how historical footage was used. As a companion to “Milk,” see the documentary “The Times of Harvey Milk.” Putting the films side-by-side, viewers will notice that the attention to detail in “Milk” is obvious, right down to what Penn/Milk wore to the Pride parade.
BOX OFFICE: “Milk” made less than $32 million domestically in its 19 week theatrical run – its widest release was in about 880 theaters. It ranks No. 12 on Box Office Mojo’s list of the top 100 gay films released since 1980. (Check the complete list at http://www.boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=gay.htm)
RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 9 minutes.
GAY IE MOVIES:
“I Love You Man”
A movie about a man searching for a new best friend to act as best man at his wedding sounds like it could turn gay pretty fast, but Paul Rudd and Jason Segel play things pretty straight in this bromance comedy. The gay element comes courtesy Andy Samberg (Saturday Night Life) who plays Rudd’s gay brother Robby. He sets up Rudd on “man dates” and gives him advice on the pursuit (no dinners – after one guy got the wrong idea). But there’s more to Robbie who gets along with, no, is adored by his father and attracts married men at the gym where he’s a personal trainer. I want to see a whole movie about this guy. By the way, an interview with Samberg made the cover of the March Out magazine. Find the article here: http://www.out.com/detail.asp?page=1&id=24726
RUDD’S EARLIER WORK: Speaking of Paul Rudd, the publicity for “I Love You Man” rarely mentioned the actor’s role in the movie “The Object of My Affection.” Rudd played a conflicted gay man torn between wanting to help his pregnant gal pal (played by Jennifer Aniston) and his desire to live his real life. The 1998 movie was based on a book by Stephen McCauley. It’s worth a look…or a read, as are McCauley’s other novels, “Easy Way Out,” “True Enough,” “The Man of the House” and “Alternatives to Sex.”
“I Love You Man”
A movie about a man searching for a new best friend to act as best man at his wedding sounds like it could turn gay pretty fast, but Paul Rudd and Jason Segel play things pretty straight in this bromance comedy. The gay element comes courtesy Andy Samberg (Saturday Night Life) who plays Rudd’s gay brother Robby. He sets up Rudd on “man dates” and gives him advice on the pursuit (no dinners – after one guy got the wrong idea). But there’s more to Robbie who gets along with, no, is adored by his father and attracts married men at the gym where he’s a personal trainer. I want to see a whole movie about this guy. By the way, an interview with Samberg made the cover of the March Out magazine. Find the article here: http://www.out.com/detail.asp?page=1&id=24726
RUDD’S EARLIER WORK: Speaking of Paul Rudd, the publicity for “I Love You Man” rarely mentioned the actor’s role in the movie “The Object of My Affection.” Rudd played a conflicted gay man torn between wanting to help his pregnant gal pal (played by Jennifer Aniston) and his desire to live his real life. The 1998 movie was based on a book by Stephen McCauley. It’s worth a look…or a read, as are McCauley’s other novels, “Easy Way Out,” “True Enough,” “The Man of the House” and “Alternatives to Sex.”
GAY IE TV:
Luke and Noah
on "As the World Turns”
Noah Mayer and Luke Snyder are “Nuke” or “Loah” the gay super couple on the daytime soap “As the World Turns” (CBS). College students in the fictional Oakdale, Ill., Luke met Noah a couple years back during a summer internship at the local TV station, and just like their straight counterparts on daytime TV it’s been a rocky road to romance. Noah had to come out of the closet, admit his feelings for Luke and then get detoured by by a green card marriage. Fans were delighted when Luke and Noah finally locked lips, then frustrated when there was a drought in displays of affection, counting down the days between kisses. But once “Nuke” started kissing again they can’t seem to stop and they finally hooked up this spring. The couple is planning to move in together, but not before dealing with housing discrimination, a possible hate crime, a homophobic biological father and…well, you get the picture.
“As the World Turns” airs from 1 to 2 p.m. weekdays on CBS. But you don’t have to stay home or even you’re your TIVO to catch Luke and Noah. Find their story episodes (more than 300 video clips) at http://www.lukeandnoahfans.com/
GAY IE BOOKSHELF:
“Overflowing of Friendship”
It’s nothing new that friendship can turn into something more judging by the title of the book “The Overflowing of Friendship: Love Between Men and the Creation of the American Republic.” It’s the latest work by former UC-Riverside history professor Richard Godbeer. The book, released in January, explores loving and sentimental male friendships in the 18th Century. Godbeer, who specializes in gender studies in colonial America, now teaches at the University of Miami in Florida.
“Overflowing of Friendship”
It’s nothing new that friendship can turn into something more judging by the title of the book “The Overflowing of Friendship: Love Between Men and the Creation of the American Republic.” It’s the latest work by former UC-Riverside history professor Richard Godbeer. The book, released in January, explores loving and sentimental male friendships in the 18th Century. Godbeer, who specializes in gender studies in colonial America, now teaches at the University of Miami in Florida.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
GAY IE WEB SITE:
Gayoutdoors.com
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: There are an impressive number of organizations catering to gays who want to explore the outdoors. GAYOUTDOORS.org is a good place to find local groups for hiking, camping, even swimming. There are articles on everything from bicycling abroad to finding nude beaches. And search engine helps to find groups in your area.
WHAT WE NOTICED: Even if you’re not an outdoorsman, check out this site for the monthly Shirtless Guys Contest at http://www.gayoutdoors.com/page-connect.cfm?typeofsite=star-Detail&ampamplistID=73
Gayoutdoors.com
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: There are an impressive number of organizations catering to gays who want to explore the outdoors. GAYOUTDOORS.org is a good place to find local groups for hiking, camping, even swimming. There are articles on everything from bicycling abroad to finding nude beaches. And search engine helps to find groups in your area.
WHAT WE NOTICED: Even if you’re not an outdoorsman, check out this site for the monthly Shirtless Guys Contest at http://www.gayoutdoors.com/page-connect.cfm?typeofsite=star-Detail&ampamplistID=73
GAY IE BOOKSHELF:
“A Wolf at the Table”
Augusten Burroughs’ latest book, “A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father,” was released in paperback in March. The story recounts the gay author’s troubled relationship with his dad. Burroughs is perhaps best known for his book “Running With Scissors,” which was made into a movie a couple of years back. His other books have dealt his his struggle with sobriety, “Dry,” and his career in advertising, “Sellevision.” He also wrote the books of essays “Magical Thinking” and “Possible Side Effects.”
“A Wolf at the Table”
Augusten Burroughs’ latest book, “A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father,” was released in paperback in March. The story recounts the gay author’s troubled relationship with his dad. Burroughs is perhaps best known for his book “Running With Scissors,” which was made into a movie a couple of years back. His other books have dealt his his struggle with sobriety, “Dry,” and his career in advertising, “Sellevision.” He also wrote the books of essays “Magical Thinking” and “Possible Side Effects.”
Saturday, April 11, 2009
GAY IE RESOURCES:
AIDS Organizations
INLAND AIDS PROJECT
Provides support services to those infected with HIV/AIDS in the Inland Empire. Services include case management, mental and behavioral health treatment, substance abuse counseling, housing assistance, home care, transportantion, education and prevention.
HIV testing at the Riverside location 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
PHONE: 951-274-0952
LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Riverside: 3767 Elizabeth St./951-346-1910
San Bernardino: 357 W. Second St. Suite 16/909-888-8878
Hesperia: 18347 Madrone St./760-947-0577
INFO: http://www.inlandaidsproject.org/
The Second Time Around Thift Store
Benefits Inland AIDS Project with sales of antiques, gifts, collectibles, furniture, kitchen items, books, music, clothing, jewelry, toys and games. Donations are accepted.
HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: 3772 Elizabeth St., Riverside
PHONE: 951-274-0952
DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Medical care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS in the desert. HIV testing, counseling, home health services, leagal assisance, and help with housing, medication, food and employment.
LOCATIONS:
Palm Springs: 1695 N. Sunrise Way PHONE: 760-323-2118
Indio: 82-365 Highway 111 PHONE: 760-342-4197
INFO: http://www.desertaidsproject.org/
Revivals Resale Mart
Benefits Desert AIDS Project withsales of clothing, furniture and housewares. Domations accepted.
LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Palm Springs: 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive/760-318-6491
Palm Desert: 73608 Highway 111/760-8690
Cathedral City 1: 68100 Ramon Road/760-328-1330
Cathedral City 2: 68401 Highway 111/760-969-5747
BIENESTAR
HIV/AIDS services for the Latino community. Services include HIV prevention and testing, support groups, case management, treatment education, housing assistance, legal services, food bank, translation and mental health services
INLAND LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Coachella: 53-990 Enterprise Way, No. 6B/760-398-3166
San Bernardino: 191 South E St., Suite D/909-889-5333
There are also locations in East Los Angeles, El Monte, Hollywood, La Casa, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, South Los Angeles and Van Nuys.
INFO: www.bienestar.org/
SAME GENDER LOVING BROTHERHOOD
Helps the African American community in the Inland Empire by providing prevention education and testing referrals for HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Provides health awareness programs and information and education on diversity, health issues and homophobia.
INFO: http://www.sbglb-inlandempire.org/
INLAND EMPIRE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS PLANNING COUNCIL
Dedicated to maintaining the health of those living with HIV/AIDS in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
ADDRESS: Riverside County Department of Public Health, PO Box 7600, Riverside, CA 92503
PHONE: 951-358-7860
INFO: http://www.iehpc.org/
RYAN WHITE PROGRAM
Provides services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to those who lack health insurance.
ADDRESS: County of San Bernardino Public Health Department, 340 N. Mt. View Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0038
PHONE: 909- 387-4290
EMAIL: asoria@dph.sbcounty.gov
INFO: http://www.sbcounty.gov/pubhlth/programs_services/ryan_white/ryan_white_home.htm
OTHER LINKS
California AIDS Clearinghouse: http://www.hivinfo.org/
California Office of AIDS: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/AIDS/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Sercices HIV/AIDS programs: hab.hrsa.gov
POZ Magazine: http://www.poz.com/
AIDS Organizations
INLAND AIDS PROJECT
Provides support services to those infected with HIV/AIDS in the Inland Empire. Services include case management, mental and behavioral health treatment, substance abuse counseling, housing assistance, home care, transportantion, education and prevention.
HIV testing at the Riverside location 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
PHONE: 951-274-0952
LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Riverside: 3767 Elizabeth St./951-346-1910
San Bernardino: 357 W. Second St. Suite 16/909-888-8878
Hesperia: 18347 Madrone St./760-947-0577
INFO: http://www.inlandaidsproject.org/
The Second Time Around Thift Store
Benefits Inland AIDS Project with sales of antiques, gifts, collectibles, furniture, kitchen items, books, music, clothing, jewelry, toys and games. Donations are accepted.
HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: 3772 Elizabeth St., Riverside
PHONE: 951-274-0952
DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Medical care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS in the desert. HIV testing, counseling, home health services, leagal assisance, and help with housing, medication, food and employment.
LOCATIONS:
Palm Springs: 1695 N. Sunrise Way PHONE: 760-323-2118
Indio: 82-365 Highway 111 PHONE: 760-342-4197
INFO: http://www.desertaidsproject.org/
Revivals Resale Mart
Benefits Desert AIDS Project withsales of clothing, furniture and housewares. Domations accepted.
LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Palm Springs: 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive/760-318-6491
Palm Desert: 73608 Highway 111/760-8690
Cathedral City 1: 68100 Ramon Road/760-328-1330
Cathedral City 2: 68401 Highway 111/760-969-5747
BIENESTAR
HIV/AIDS services for the Latino community. Services include HIV prevention and testing, support groups, case management, treatment education, housing assistance, legal services, food bank, translation and mental health services
INLAND LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Coachella: 53-990 Enterprise Way, No. 6B/760-398-3166
San Bernardino: 191 South E St., Suite D/909-889-5333
There are also locations in East Los Angeles, El Monte, Hollywood, La Casa, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, South Los Angeles and Van Nuys.
INFO: www.bienestar.org/
SAME GENDER LOVING BROTHERHOOD
Helps the African American community in the Inland Empire by providing prevention education and testing referrals for HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Provides health awareness programs and information and education on diversity, health issues and homophobia.
INFO: http://www.sbglb-inlandempire.org/
INLAND EMPIRE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS PLANNING COUNCIL
Dedicated to maintaining the health of those living with HIV/AIDS in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
ADDRESS: Riverside County Department of Public Health, PO Box 7600, Riverside, CA 92503
PHONE: 951-358-7860
INFO: http://www.iehpc.org/
RYAN WHITE PROGRAM
Provides services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to those who lack health insurance.
ADDRESS: County of San Bernardino Public Health Department, 340 N. Mt. View Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0038
PHONE: 909- 387-4290
EMAIL: asoria@dph.sbcounty.gov
INFO: http://www.sbcounty.gov/pubhlth/programs_services/ryan_white/ryan_white_home.htm
OTHER LINKS
California AIDS Clearinghouse: http://www.hivinfo.org/
California Office of AIDS: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/AIDS/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Sercices HIV/AIDS programs: hab.hrsa.gov
POZ Magazine: http://www.poz.com/
GAY IE RESOURCES:
PFLAG Directory
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Mission: Promotes health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends with support, education and advocacy to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights.
Mission: Promotes health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends with support, education and advocacy to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights.
National Web site: http://www.pflag.org/
2009 PFLAG National Convention Oct. 9-11, 2009, in San Diego
PFLAG Palm Springs /Desert Communities
611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, #7-262
Palm Springs CA 92264
Meetings are at 2:30 p.m. the third Sunday of every month
For meeting location, call information line at 760-202-4430
E-mail: info@pspflag.org
PFLAG Riverside
P.O. Box 1648
Riverside, CA 92502
E-mail: pflagriversideca@yahoo.com
Riverside PFLAG meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 950 Spruce St., Riverside
PFLAG Temecula
Serving Murrieta,Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Wildomar, Perris
P.O. Box 1020
Winchester, CA 92596
Web site: http://www.pflagtemecula.org/
E-mail: mjohn49748@aol.com
GAY IE RESOURCES:
Community center directory
RIVERSIDE
Jeffery Owens Community Center
The center sponsors monthly Excuses to Get Together, a monthly social event proceeded by a general business meeting. A meal is provided (donations accepted).
The JOCC Youth Council for LGBTQQ people 13 to 20 years old, family and friends. The Youth Council is co-sponsored by Jeffery Owens Community Center and the Rainbow Pride Alliance.
WHERE: 3845 10th St., Riverside
PHONE: 951-683-2032
WEB: www.jocc.org
EMAIL: info@joc.org
SAN BERNARDINO
Gay and Lesbian Center of the Inland Empire
PO Box 6333, San Bernardino 92412
PHONE: 909-882-4488
WEB: www.geocities.com/glcenter_ie
PALM SPRINGS
Desert Pride Community Center
Center offers HIV testing, cyber center, workshops, counseling and support, conversation groups, book club and monthly arts shows.
WHERE: 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, Palm Springs
HOURS: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday
PHONE: 760-327-2313
WEB: www.desertpridecenter.org
EMAIL: dpccinfo@desertpridecenterps.org
ELSEWHERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
LA Gay & Lesbian Center
Health services and education, including HIV and STD testing and treatment, pharmacy, mental health, meth recovery. Services for families, seniors and homeless youth. Learning Curve programs and workshops, cyber center, career center, legal services, support groups. Art gallery and theater events.
LOCATIONS:
McDonald/Wright Building, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles. Administration, clinic.
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 McCadden Place, Los Angeles. Cultural arts, workshops, conversation groups.
Jeff Griffith Youth Center, 7051 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
PHONE: 323-993-7400
INFO: www.lagaycenter.org
Jeffery Owens Community Center
The center sponsors monthly Excuses to Get Together, a monthly social event proceeded by a general business meeting. A meal is provided (donations accepted).
The JOCC Youth Council for LGBTQQ people 13 to 20 years old, family and friends. The Youth Council is co-sponsored by Jeffery Owens Community Center and the Rainbow Pride Alliance.
WHERE: 3845 10th St., Riverside
PHONE: 951-683-2032
WEB: www.jocc.org
EMAIL: info@joc.org
SAN BERNARDINO
Gay and Lesbian Center of the Inland Empire
PO Box 6333, San Bernardino 92412
PHONE: 909-882-4488
WEB: www.geocities.com/glcenter_ie
PALM SPRINGS
Desert Pride Community Center
Center offers HIV testing, cyber center, workshops, counseling and support, conversation groups, book club and monthly arts shows.
WHERE: 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, Palm Springs
HOURS: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday
PHONE: 760-327-2313
WEB: www.desertpridecenter.org
EMAIL: dpccinfo@desertpridecenterps.org
ELSEWHERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
LA Gay & Lesbian Center
Health services and education, including HIV and STD testing and treatment, pharmacy, mental health, meth recovery. Services for families, seniors and homeless youth. Learning Curve programs and workshops, cyber center, career center, legal services, support groups. Art gallery and theater events.
LOCATIONS:
McDonald/Wright Building, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles. Administration, clinic.
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 McCadden Place, Los Angeles. Cultural arts, workshops, conversation groups.
Jeff Griffith Youth Center, 7051 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
PHONE: 323-993-7400
INFO: www.lagaycenter.org
LONG BEACH
The Center Long Beach
Information and education, health services, counseling and referrals, HIV testing, coming out support, legal counseling, youth mentoring, grief support, social and cultural activities.
WHERE: 2017 E. Fourth St., Long Beach
PHONE: 562-434-4455
INFO: www.cengterlb.org
ORANGE COUNTY
The Center Orange County
Youth group, discussion group, cyber center, counseling, support groups, HIV testing, hate crimes support, transgender resources, women’s health, Latino program, health education.
WHERE: 12752 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove
PHONE: 714-534-0862
INFO: www.thecenter.org
SAN DIEGO
The Center: The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
Counseling and support, cyber center, discussion groups, youth center, HIV prevention and support, Latino services, senior services, speakers bureau, youth housing, womens resource center.
LOCATIONS:
Center Street-Hillcrest, 3909 Center St., San Diego.
ORANGE COUNTY
The Center Orange County
Youth group, discussion group, cyber center, counseling, support groups, HIV testing, hate crimes support, transgender resources, women’s health, Latino program, health education.
WHERE: 12752 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove
PHONE: 714-534-0862
INFO: www.thecenter.org
SAN DIEGO
The Center: The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
Counseling and support, cyber center, discussion groups, youth center, HIV prevention and support, Latino services, senior services, speakers bureau, youth housing, womens resource center.
LOCATIONS:
Center Street-Hillcrest, 3909 Center St., San Diego.
PHONE: 619-692-2077
Hillcrest Youth Center, 3777 Fourth Ave., San Diego
Hillcrest Youth Center, 3777 Fourth Ave., San Diego
PHONE: 619-497-2920
INFO: www.thecentersd.org
INFO: www.thecentersd.org
GAY IE RESOURCES:
Campus centers and gay studies
CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
CSU San Bernardino Pride Center
Santos Manuel Student Union
PHONE: 909-537-5963
EMAIL: pridectr@csusb.edu
WEB: http://studentunion.csusb.edu/programs_and_centers/pc-des.htm
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE
UC Riverside LGBT Resource Center
Tuesday night rap groups for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and questioning. Cultural events, cyber center, resource library, education materials, peer counseling.
245 Costo Hall, Riverside
PHONE: 951-827-2267
EMAIL: out@ucr.edu
WEB: http://www.out.ucr.edu/
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
University of Redlands Pride Center
1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
PHONE: 909-748-8287
EMAIL: raja_bhattar@redlands.edu
GAY STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersexual and Transgender Studies Minor
Part of the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, interdisciplinary studies in sexual identity and orientation, gender, sexuality, cultural diversity, perspectives on the arts. Minor requires 24 units from anthropology, art history, classics, dance, English, ethnic studies, film and visual culture, history, music, philosophy, psychology, sociology, womens studies, and lesbian, gay and bisexual studies.
WEB: http://www.lgbitstudies.ucr.edu/
Campus centers and gay studies
CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
CSU San Bernardino Pride Center
Santos Manuel Student Union
PHONE: 909-537-5963
EMAIL: pridectr@csusb.edu
WEB: http://studentunion.csusb.edu/programs_and_centers/pc-des.htm
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE
UC Riverside LGBT Resource Center
Tuesday night rap groups for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and questioning. Cultural events, cyber center, resource library, education materials, peer counseling.
245 Costo Hall, Riverside
PHONE: 951-827-2267
EMAIL: out@ucr.edu
WEB: http://www.out.ucr.edu/
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
University of Redlands Pride Center
1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
PHONE: 909-748-8287
EMAIL: raja_bhattar@redlands.edu
GAY STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersexual and Transgender Studies Minor
Part of the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, interdisciplinary studies in sexual identity and orientation, gender, sexuality, cultural diversity, perspectives on the arts. Minor requires 24 units from anthropology, art history, classics, dance, English, ethnic studies, film and visual culture, history, music, philosophy, psychology, sociology, womens studies, and lesbian, gay and bisexual studies.
WEB: http://www.lgbitstudies.ucr.edu/
GAY IE RESOURCES
Directory of SoCal recreational groups
GREAT OUTDOORS
A recreational and social group with an emphais on enjoying the outdoors for gays with five chapters in Southern California. Members may attend events sponored by any of the chapters.
INFO: www.greatoutdoors.org
Chapters in Southern California:
Palm Springs chapter www.greatoutdoors.org/ps
Los Angeles chapter www.greatoutdoorsla.org
Orange County/Long Beach chapter www.greatoutdoors.org/oclb
San Diego County chapter www.sandiegogreatoutdoors.com
Santa Barbara/Ventura County chapter www.greatoutdoors.org/sb
GAY & LESBIANS SIERRANS
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Sierrra Club offers hikes 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday night at Griffith Park, monthly walks at Long Beach and multi-day trips.
INFO: www.angeles.sierraclub.org
SHORELINE FRONTRUNNERS OF LONG BEACH
A running and walking club that organizes weekly run/walks . People of all abilities are welcome.
INFO: www.shorelinefrontrunners.org
LONG BEACH GRUNIONS SWIM TEAM
A masters swim team open to swimmers of all levels.
INFO: www.lbgrunions.com
ANGELES CREST HIKES
Gay mixer hikes with monthly events in the Angeles National Forest.
INFO: www.angelescrest.org
SAGA
Ski, snowboarding, camping and social club for gays and lesbians with events in Palm Springs, Long Beach and Los Angeles.
INFO: www.sagala.org
SAGA San Diego: www.sagasd.com
PERFECT PACE
A San Diego-based gay backpacking and hiking organization. Events cater to adventurers who are in-shape – backpacking trips, day hikes and power hikes.
INFO: www.perfectpace.com
SAN DIEGO TRAIL TRAMPS
Gay mens hiking group that takes monthly hikes.
INFO: www.sandiegotrail tramps
RAINBOW CYCLISTS
A bicycle club for lesbians and gays in San Diego County.
www.rainbowcyclists.org
SAN DIEGO RAINBOW SCUBA CLUB
A dive club for San Diego’s LGBT divers and friends.
www.sdrc.org
ANOTHER RESOURCE
GayOutdoor.org is a Web site with listings of gay campgrounds, beachs and clubs.
www.gayoutdoors.org
Directory of SoCal recreational groups
GREAT OUTDOORS
A recreational and social group with an emphais on enjoying the outdoors for gays with five chapters in Southern California. Members may attend events sponored by any of the chapters.
INFO: www.greatoutdoors.org
Chapters in Southern California:
Palm Springs chapter www.greatoutdoors.org/ps
Los Angeles chapter www.greatoutdoorsla.org
Orange County/Long Beach chapter www.greatoutdoors.org/oclb
San Diego County chapter www.sandiegogreatoutdoors.com
Santa Barbara/Ventura County chapter www.greatoutdoors.org/sb
GAY & LESBIANS SIERRANS
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Sierrra Club offers hikes 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday night at Griffith Park, monthly walks at Long Beach and multi-day trips.
INFO: www.angeles.sierraclub.org
SHORELINE FRONTRUNNERS OF LONG BEACH
A running and walking club that organizes weekly run/walks . People of all abilities are welcome.
INFO: www.shorelinefrontrunners.org
LONG BEACH GRUNIONS SWIM TEAM
A masters swim team open to swimmers of all levels.
INFO: www.lbgrunions.com
ANGELES CREST HIKES
Gay mixer hikes with monthly events in the Angeles National Forest.
INFO: www.angelescrest.org
SAGA
Ski, snowboarding, camping and social club for gays and lesbians with events in Palm Springs, Long Beach and Los Angeles.
INFO: www.sagala.org
SAGA San Diego: www.sagasd.com
PERFECT PACE
A San Diego-based gay backpacking and hiking organization. Events cater to adventurers who are in-shape – backpacking trips, day hikes and power hikes.
INFO: www.perfectpace.com
SAN DIEGO TRAIL TRAMPS
Gay mens hiking group that takes monthly hikes.
INFO: www.sandiegotrail tramps
RAINBOW CYCLISTS
A bicycle club for lesbians and gays in San Diego County.
www.rainbowcyclists.org
SAN DIEGO RAINBOW SCUBA CLUB
A dive club for San Diego’s LGBT divers and friends.
www.sdrc.org
ANOTHER RESOURCE
GayOutdoor.org is a Web site with listings of gay campgrounds, beachs and clubs.
www.gayoutdoors.org
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