community by lance perkins
Queer Gazing: Exploring Gay Film Aesthetics Seminar
Whether it’s “lavender,” “pink,” gay or queer in visual and narrative design,
homosexuality’s influence in cinema is now pretty much mainstream. But is there
an actual “gay film aesthetic?” How have “homo-revisionist” readings of classic
films added creative depth to gay cinema’s foundation? Take a wild ride through
everything from homoeroticism to the establishment of the queer POV called
“The Gay Gaze” and rediscover queer cinema in more of its flamboyant glory on
June 10. Thomas Ethan Harris instructs. Film clips will be used to inspire an open
dialogue with the audience. The Seminar starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are General:
$24; Seniors/Students: $17; Members: $13. Located at The Spielberg Theatre—
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood. For more info call 323.466.3456.
South Coast Plaza Summer Food & Wine Festival
In its 16th year South Coast Plaza’s Summer Food & Wine Festival presents
The Legacy of Harvey Milk
an exciting evening of culinary delights from South Coast Plaza restaurants,
Explore the legacy of Harvey Milk, from his early days of community
premium wineries and breweries plus live music by the Beatles tribute band,
organizing to the recent portrayal of him as a hero of mythic proportion
Imagine on June 19. The event is a unique opportunity for the entire community
in a major motion picture. This event will feature a digital photography
to respond to the hunger problem in Orange County. Every dollar generated from
presentation by Danny Nicoletta, one of Harvey Milk’s first employees,
ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and opportunity drawings will be donated
who will share intimate memories and photos from his vast collection; a
directly to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and Someone Cares
screening of film featurettes, including behind-the-scenes footage from
Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa. These two organizations work tirelessly to assist the
the film, Milk; an archival video display; and a panel discussion of Milk’s
456,000 men, women and children in Orange County at risk of missing meals each
historic position in American culture and the legacy of his organizing
month. Call 714.435.2000 or visit
southcoastplaza.com/summerfoodandwine/
spirit. Confirmed panelists include Dan Nicoletta, Mark Thompson, Mal-
for more information.
colm Boyd, Frank Pancucci and Patricia Nell Warren. Dessert reception will
follow the panel. Event runs from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on June 6, located
at the Pacific Design Center Silver Screen Theatre, 8687 Melrose Ave. West
Hollywood. While the event is free, reservations are recommended. For
more information call 323.848.6883.
10th Annual FREE Transgender Pride Celebration
The 10th annual Trans-Unity Pride—the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s annual
celebration for transgender, transsexual, gender-queer and cross-dressing in-
dividuals and those who love them—will be June 3-7. Trans-Unity will include
an art exhibit; workshops; a march; and the 10th annual Siren Awards to honor
the work of transgender individuals, organizations and allies. Unless otherwise
noted, events are FREE, substance-free and take place at the Center’s Village at
Ed Gould Plaza125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles. For more information, call
Farina Dary at 323.860.7394, visit
lagaycenter.org or send an e-mail to fdary@
lagaycenter.org.
SoBAR
SoBAR is a healthy sober environment where people of all walks of life can
come and spend time celebrating sobriety. Emcee Patrick Fabian from Pushing
Daisies and Big Love will introduce comedian Leslie Jordan from Will and Grace, Dyke March
the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, singer Julie Zimmer from Broadway, the The Lesbian Visibility Committee of the City of West Hollywood and
Los Angeles cast of Tick! Tick! Boom!!, go-go dancers, hand and Tarot card reader Christopher Street West present a rally on June 12 featuring honorary
Lisa Greenfield (1 - 2:30 p.m.) and Japanese Calligraphy Artist Kayako Takatsuna (1 speakers who represent the West Hollywood community. WeHo Dyke
- 2:30 p.m.). Food will be served from 1 - 2:30 p.m. (free food with admission). The March is held on the Friday evening before the Christopher Street West
“show/entertainment” will begin at 3:15 p.m. The profits made from this event Gay Pride Festival and Parade, and is co-sponsored by CSW. The Dyke
on June 7 will benefit Recovery Homes in the West Hollywood Area. Door prizes March Rally will commence at 7:30 p.m. on San Vicente Blvd. just south
and much more! 1 - 4 p.m., Here Lounge, 696 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood. of Santa Monica Blvd. For more information please call the City Of West
Suggested donation is $5 at the door. For more information call 213.841.0128. Hollywood at 323.848.6510 or visit
myspace.com/wehodykemarch.
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