community
by david vera
March Forth on March Fourth for Marriage Equality
On March 5th the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the
constitutionality of Proposition 8, the November ballot measure, which elimi-
nated the right to marry for same-sex couples in California. The night before this
historic moment, we invite opponents of the ban to demonstrate for marriage
equality by joining us at our March Forth on March Fourth rally and candlelight
vigil in front of the Hall of Justice on 330 W. Broadway in downtown San Diego.
The rally begins at 4:00 p.m. on March 4 and is planned to unify our supporters
while showing support for justice and the 18,000 existing same-sex marriages.
Choruses, community and faith leaders, elected officials and loving, committed
couples will all speak out for marriage equality. A 6:00 p.m. candlelight vigil will
immediately follow the conclusion of the rally.
San Diego Opera Insight Series
Do you love the full experience of an evening at the opera but still can’t get
enough? Dr. Ronald Shaheen, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at the Univer-
sity of San Diego, will be in town on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. to present
a thorough lecture about the ins-and-outs of popular operas. This particular talk
will focus primarily on Giuseppe Verdi’s libretto-based opera Rigoletto. This free,
but richly profound lecture will be presented at the San Diego City Library at 820
CINE GAY
E Street in downtown. For more information about this series, please contact the
Art, Music & Recreation Section at 619.236.5810.
- 16th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival
Ferociously determined to “set us straight” for the last 16 years and
de-warping any damaging imagery that the LGBT community has gotten
Help Pay RENT
from Hollywood in the past, the San Diego Latino Film Festival continues to
One of The Center’s most admirable programs just got even more generous.
amaze, inspire and educate the film-loving masses with timely exemplars
Joining forces with the cast of RENT, Broadway San Diego and Confidential Restau-
of great storytelling from all around the world with another year of the
rant + Loft, The Center invites us to the opening night of RENT featuring the stars of
Cine Gay Showcase. Pushing for better representation of the LGBT Latino
the original Broadway cast and feature film, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp. Held
community in the media, this excellent film festival is the foremost author-
at the San Diego Civic Theatre, proceeds will benefit The Center’s Youth Housing
ity to highlight meaningful experiences of gay life.
Project. If all goes well and the goal of raising $15,500 is met, we’ll be helping to
Among this year’s highlights is a touching documentary entitled Quiero,
literally pay one month’s rent for all 23 youth residents in this amazing program!
which is co-presented by FilmOut San Diego on March 21 at 3:30 p.m. The
The Center’s Youth Housing Project makes safe and supportive housing available
documentary is about how gay marriage positively impacted a small
to San Diego’s homeless youth—including LGBT and HIV-positive youth. The 23-
village in Spain after these unions were legalized in that country and the
unit facility is located in downtown, close to advancement opportunities like City
mayors of larger cities made a fuss. Quiero should serve as a great reminder
College, public transportation, community health facilities and other resources
of the importance of diversity and universal acceptance.
to make sure that these youths can maintaining stable housing.
Also returning this year are the light-hearted comedies that you’ve looked
Come make your mark in the lives of these young people on Tuesday, March 10
forward to all year—accompanied by more heartfelt documentaries and
at 7:00 p.m. The fabulous stage production will be followed by an exclusive RENT
riveting short films slated for mature audiences. Come and let these stories
Cast Party at Confidential Restaurant + Loft 901 on 4th Ave. in downtown. Benefit
inspire you from March 12 to March 22 at Hazard Center’s UltraStar Mission
tickets are available in either Gold Circle or Section A of the theatre and include
Valley (formerly Mann Hazard 7), located at 7510 Hazard Center Drive. Pro-
admission to the cast party. They can be purchased at
www.thecentersd.org or
grams for all ages are available. Call 619.685.2841 for tickets and prices.
by calling Donnie Luehring at 619.692.2077 ext. 246.
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