CitizenKurt's San Diego
Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Big Mike Phillips
I first met “Big Mike” Phillips in 1992 when he was tending bar at the Brass Rail. At the time, I was a regular there and Big Mike always poured a nice, heavy cocktail. Big Mike moved on to other venues around town, and we all followed him, especially when he landed at Rich’s. As... »
Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Bo Dixon
Bodybuilder and former Colt model Bo Dixon first came to my attention a few short months ago. I became a fan on his Facebook Fan Page and, shortly after, received a friend request from Mr. Dixon himself to join his personal Facebook page (…little ol’ me.) Bo is a proud gay man who shares... »
Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Ben Gomez
Ben served in the U.S. Navy during Operation Desert Storm. He was also part of United Nations’ humanitarian efforts during the Bosnian conflict during his 11-year career in the armed forces. Currently, he serves as Board President of Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol and is actively involved in countless other community organizations and non-profit agencies including: Servicemembers... »
Citizen Kurt’s Dirty Dozen: Sister Iona Dubble-Wyde
Sister Iona Dubble-Wyde I met Sister Iona online originally, lord knows how long ago. But in the past six months we’ve become close friends. We eat together TOO often. Usually you’ll find us at Brians American Eatery, Baja Betty’s and Iona’s favorite, The Chicken Pie Shop. We’ve carved pumpkins at Cheers and we talk... »
All I Want for Christmas
Dear Santa Obama, Do I have equal rights in this country yet? No, I don’t, but at least I don’t live in a place where I have to fear my Government will execute me because of who I love. Sure, there are people in this country that would like to see gay people dead –... »
Baja Betty’s Celebrates 5 Years
Who would have thought that a Wednesday night could be so glam! If you follow me on Facebook, it should be no surprise where I was Wednesday night…or any day during the week for that matter. Baja Betty’s pulled out all the stops to celebrate their 5th year serving great food and “oh so yummy”... »
Varla Jean comes to town in ‘Shut Up Sweet Charlotte’
Shut Up Sweet Charlotte arrives in San Diego this week as a stop on its “back by popular demand” engagement. Directed by, written by and starring drag sensation Varla Jean Merman, the show is scheduled to play the Birch North Park Theatre for five performances Wednesday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. There will... »
San Diego Social Scene
What a great opportunity to be writing for GLTNewsNow.com! My hopes and desires with this column are to bring you a little bit closer to what San Diegans are doing, where they are doing it and how well they are doing it! I have lived in San Diego since 1991, I’ve been there, done... »
