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years, once they are released from jail. If they can’t remain so- ber and abide by probation con- ditions, both men face four years in prison. Blount was awaiting sentenc-
ing for drunk driving and was free on bail when he assaulted Harsh- barger. As a result, his bail was revoked. He will receive a concur- rent sentence for the drunk driv- ing charge, a prosecutor said. In a interview this week with
Gay San Diego, Harshbarger said he believed his attack was a hate crime because he is gay, and dis- agrees with police and prosecu- tors who did not categorize it as a hate crime. Harshbarger said he was wearing a an adult “gay humor” T-shirt. “It was obvious I was gay,” he said. He also testified that Blount and Brandon yelled anti-gay slurs during the beating. However, Deputy District At-
torney Michael McCann said Harshbarger’s jacket was zipped up over the gay themed T-shirt and nobody saw it until he was in the hospital. Harshbarger said he had blood on the T-shirt and inside and out of the jacket and questioned whether his jacket had been zipped up. “Even after I was unconscious,
they continued to beat me. That’s grounds enough for them to do some time,” Harshbarger said. “I feel both of them definitely should do some time. I hope it doesn’t happen to anyone else.” Harshbarger could not identify
his attackers in court and said he drifted in and out of conscious- ness. He said he woke up with paramedics assisting him in an ambulance. He received 12 to 13 stitches inside his mouth and on his lip and a black eye. “Everything healed up rather
nicely,” Harshbarger said, adding that he has a permanent scar near his lip.
Harshbarger lost about
$1,500 in wages from his second job as a caterer. He said he could not handle food until his facial injuries healed. “It’s imperative that I repair
my financial situation,” he said. “I’ve missed so much work al- ready.” The pair may be ordered to
pay restitution to Harshbarger. His two dogs turned up after he returned home after nine hours in the emergency room. According to testimony, Blount
and Brandon were returning from a party and one of them started choking their friend, Dan Mea- sures, so he got out of the car and started walking away. Their driver was also from East County and none of them knew North Park. Blount and Brandon also got
out of the car and were trying to persuade Measures to get back in the car when Harshbarger walked by. Harshbarger thought they were bullying Measures, and he told the two men to pick on some- one their own size. Blount and Brandon then be-
gan assaulting Harshbarger. Ac- cording to testimony, the driver insisted the assailants leave the scene immediately. In their rush to leave, Blount left one shoe in the alley and Measures dropped his cell phone, which police seized and led to the pair’s arrests on Nov. 2. Brandon is being held on
$75,000 bail and both men are be- ing housed at George Bailey De- tention Facility.•
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Lambda Archives of San Diego 2011 Gala, Feb. 11 Lambda Archives of San Diego; a local nonprofit that collects, preserves and teaches the history of LGBT people in San Diego and Northern Baja California; will host its annual fundraising gala at the San Di- ego LGBT Community Center on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. The archive will honor its annual “heroes, pioneers and trailblazers” at the gala. Honorees include San Di- ego Democratic Club President Larry Baza, San Diego LGBT Pride Boardmember and Mar- riage and Family Therapist Judi Schaim and the archives own Frank Nobiletti among others. Tickets are $75 and $25 for
students. A table of eight costs $600.
For more information or to
purchase tickets, visit lambdaar-
chives.org. The Center is located at 3909
Centre St. in Hillcrest.
All4U dance showcase, Feb 12.
The annual production of the All4U dance showcase will be held at UCSD’s Mandeville Auditorium on Feb. 12 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. The production encompasses diverse dance styles from hip hop to jazz and modern. The show will feature over 16 dance
“He's My Girl”
‘He’s My Girl,’ Feb. 12 The 21st annual San Diego
Jewish Film (SDJFF) Festival is showing the gay French comedy “He’s My Girl” at the UltraStar Mission Valley on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 6:20 p.m. In “He’s My Girl,” gay
clarinetist Simon Eshkenazy is harangued by his ailing mother
Anise Parker
Victory Fund Champagne Brunch, Feb 13 The Victory Fund, a national
political organization which works to elect LGBT leaders to public office, will be hosting its annual Champagne Brunch at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa in Pacific Beach on Febru- ary 13 at 11 a.m. Houston, TX’s
eventsATTHECENTER Wednesday, February 2
Guys, Games & Grub 6:30 - 9:30 pm, The Center
Have a hankering for an evening of board games, card games and pizza? Like the sound of a free monthly
social event for guys 21+, where you’ll meet interesting men of all ages? Then don’t miss Guys, Games & Grub on the first Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact Carlos Marquez at
cmarquez@thecentersd.org. This is a free event, but donations are always appreciated.
Wednesday, February 9
Coffee & Conversation with Maureen Steiner and Camille Davidson
7 pm, The Center
We are pleased to welcome “cool couple” Maureen Steiner and Camille Davidson. Camille is a 23-year veteran of the Air Force Reserve, while Maureen is an activist and product of the Berkley Free Speech Movement. Join us for coffee, dessert and a dynamic conversation about art, activism and the makings of a real love story. Coffee & Conversation is a monthly community talk show that features Tryce Czyczynska (co-founder of 51% – A Woman’s Place is in Politics) interviewing notable women from the community. This event is FREE and open to all, but donations are always appreciated. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at (619) 692-2077, ext. 212, or
women@thecentersd.org.
Friday, February 11
Valentine’s Celebration at Hillcrest Youth Center 7:30 pm, Hillcrest Youth Center
Join us for a Valentines’ celebration at Hillcrest Youth Center. HYC offers programming for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 14-18. For more information, contact the HYC coordinator at
HYC@thecentersd.org or (619) 497-2920, ext. 101.
Tuesday, February 25
LGBT Creative Writers Group 11:30 am, The Center
Do you love to write but need a little inspiration to get going? Then join 50 & Better Together’s LGBT Creative Writers Group every fourth Tuesday of the month for another stop on our journey to become better writers. Bring a pen, paper and an open mind! No previous writing experience necessary. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at (619) 692-2077, ext. 212, or
seniors@thecentersd.org.
Look for the NEW Center website. New year, fresh new look in 2011!
www.thecentersd.org The San Diego LGBT Community Center • 3909 Centre Street • 619-692-2077
All4U Dance
duos and companies with more being added daily including As- cension, Unity Dance Ensemble and Danceology. Part of the proceeds from the show will go towards benefiting Photochairty, a non-profit orga- nization that supports House of Hope, which aids homeless youths 18 and older. General admission is $20.
Tickets can be purchased at
cstarproductionz.com or by call- ing (858) 534-8497.
UCSD’s Mandeville Audito- rium is located at 9500 Gilman Dr. in La Jolla.
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into letting her live with him. Then Simon’s ex-wife shows up with her fiancé and her son, who Simon hasn’t seen since in- fancy. Into this messy “tsimmes” enters Naim (Mehdi Debhi), a Muslim transvestite who deliv- ers a stunning performance as his female persona Rose. SDJFF, which takes place
February 10-20, showcases more than 45 of the best contempo- rary Jewish themed films from around the world celebrating life, human rights and freedom of expression. Movies are shown at various San Diego County locations. For more information on “He’s My Girl,” other film’s be- ing shown during the festival or to purchase tickets, call 858-362- 1348 or visit
lfjcc.org/sdjff. The UltraStar Mission Valley,
where “He’s My Girl” is being shown, is located at 7510 Hazard Center Dr. in Mission Valley.
Jan. 28-Feb. 10, 2011
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Major Annise Parker, the first elected openly gay mayor of a U.S. city with more than a mil- lion residents, will be a special guest. Registration start at $100. For more information or to register for the event, visit vic-
toryfund.org/about_us/events/ id:94.
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde Poetry Night, Feb. 22 The Women’s Resource Cen-
ter will be hosting Audre Lorde Poetry Night at The San Diego LGBT Community Center on Feb. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. In honor of the self pro-
claimed “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet” attend- ees will be invited to read some of Lorde’s works and encour- aged to share their own in an open mic forum. Succinct, a member of the 2010 San Diego Slam Team will also be there as a special guest speaker. The event is free. The Center is located at 3909
Centre St. in Hillcrest. For more information call 692-2077, ext. 212 or email women@thecen-
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