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Two Cents: Dining Out For Life…why and where

By Aaron Heier

Face it, we all love to eat. I know I do. Anytime this foodie has an opportunity to indulge and imbibe, I’m there, especially if it’s for a good cause. Dining Out For Life is just that cause. It’s the one event each year that I look forward to eating out every meal. Why?... »

Two Cents: Top Cheffer Rich Sweeney’s Big Gay Secret

By Aaron Heier

Well, the day is finally here. You’ve heard me hint to it. You’ve read blog post, after status update, after Tweet about the ‘big announcement’ coming from one of my all-time BFFs, out and proud local celeb chef Rich Sweeney. Now, the secret can be revealed. He chatted with me and a big crowd... »

Quick Clicks: April

By Aaron Heier

Ah, April showers bring May flowers. Or, is it May gray brings June gloom? I never know in San Diego. As they say, if you’re unhappy with the weather, just wait five minutes. The wet of the winter months has greened the city which means outdoor activities cometh. There’s much in store during the... »

Two Cents: Proms, Prodigal Sons and some big gay props

By Aaron Heier

If you’ve paid attention to the blogosphere of late, then you’re well aware of the prom ‘controversies’ in both Mississippi and Georgia. Constance McMillan, the 18-year-old senior from Itawamba Agricultural High School has become a media darling and a new champion for equality, taking her fight to attend prom with her girlfriend all the... »

Quick Clicks: March

By Aaron Heier

I’m a Pisces, so March is HUGE…especially since I’m turning 30-ish. On top of birthdays, this month we celebrate Women’s History, college basketball, the equinox, Easter bunnies, St. Paddy’s Day and my favorite, Awards. And by awards, I mean the Spirits and the Oscars. Mama Nature may still be beating us down all wet... »

Two Cents: Action, Influence & Gloria

By Aaron Heier

My second ‘Two Cents‘ event at the Center was a big hit. Guest Rick-y Walker - Ophelia Later – gave everyone, me included, an entirely new perspective on how one’s actions absolutely influence more action. Ophelia has been a well-known drag personality in the local community for almost two decades and when Ricky talked about how... »

Two Cents: “Tea”totalers in the Desert

By Aaron Heier

Yes, I spelled it correctly…sort of. And, since revelers who would be attracted to a certain big to-do in Palm Springs over White Party weekend won’t be abstaining from adult libations in the least, ‘Tea’totalers seems quite a fitting descriptive. Several months ago, I mentioned in this very column some news of an ‘uber-exclusive’ event... »

Two Cents Exclusive with NOH8 Campaign Founder Adam Bouska

By Aaron Heier

A couple of weeks ago, I left my usual evening post at the Center’s front desk for an hour and braved one of the city’s most torrential down pours in years to attend the official San Diego NOH8 Campaign photo shoot, held at the Mission Gathering offices in Hillcrest. Wading through water up to... »

Quick Clicks: February

By Aaron Heier

This month, we celebrate Presidents, love and Black History. By all accounts, February is short (28 days,) sweet and to the point. Still, all around San Diego, there’s a plethora of new and exciting events and activities to quench both your social and intellectual gayborhoodian thirsts. Check out these Quick Click picks of the... »

Two Cents: My Debut with Joseph Rocha

By Aaron Heier

On Tuesday, January 19, about 60 people braved the chilly, wet winds, left their beloved prime time TV shows to the DVR and joined me at The Center for the debut Two Cents w/Aaron Heier – this very column’s namesake event. A new monthly addition to Men @ The Center’s programming, Two Cents is an... »

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