The FDA just approved the drug flibanserin for women with hypoactive sexual-desire disorder. Most people were all, “Wait, what? Girl Viagra? Score!” when this really isn’t the case at all. I taped an interview with Charity McCurdy from WOAI recently about this drug and the impact of it (as well as hyposexual desire on relationships). Charity…
City hires diversity and inclusion officer
The San Antonio Current is reporting the City of San Antonio has hired a diversity and inclusion officer who will administer and manage the activities of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Robert Salcido, a field organizer for Equality Texas, told the Current the city hired Kiran Bains for the position, adding that “he and…
With end of summer comes award and banquet season
Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of fundraising season in San Antonio’s LGBT community. While fundraising goes on year-round, the fall and winter are when many local nonprofits schedule signature events. The season kicks off on September 26 with the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio Awards Presentation and Comedy Show at…
Nominate your favorite LGBT artists for the San Antonio Music Awards
The San Antonio Music Awards Showcase isn’t until September 26th, but voting for the awards is already underway. You can cast a vote (one per category per day) in up to 35 categories for your favorite local artists online. Winners will be recognized as the best in the city in the Current’s September 23 Music…
My kid came out to me…and now to you
I talk about my children quite often in my writing and my speaking engagements. But I only talk about what they are comfortable with me saying, and at the level they are comfortable with. They tend to be pretty open, but this particular bit of information isn’t something I have shared in the past. Why…
LGBT community leaders on panel to interview police chief candidates
Three activists from the LGBT and allied community were chosen to be a part of a panel of local citizens who are providing input on the selection of San Antonio’s new police chief. Ruby Krebs, who is on the mayor’s LGBT advisory committee, Carolee Moore, co-chair of the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio and Patricia…
Zertuche leaves Ballet SA in major shakeup
There was a major shakeup at Ballet San Antonio this week with both executive director Courtney Mauro Barker and artistic director Gabriel Zertuche ending their positions. The news comes as a surprise after the company’s successful 2014-2015 inaugural season at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Barker wrote:…
Teaching the art of coffee at SA’s first barista academy
Sylvia Miller has worked in the coffee business for many years. When she began thinking about opening her own store, she says she wanted to “step it up,” by also offering training to budding baristas and to others who crave a good cup of joe. This week, Miller’s new business, Cyclo Coffee and Barista Academy,…
Support the Pride Center while you paint
Show the Pride Center your heart while you make some art! Painting With a Purpose, Painting with a Twist’s August 25 event, will be benefitting Pride Center San Antonio. If you enjoy wine and art and want to support Pride Center, this event is for you! At Painting with a Twist, guests can enjoy a glass of wine as…
Opera Piccola’s Mark Richter on the Chartreuse Couch
My greatest hope is that the gay community will embrace coming to the opera as a gay-friendly choice for their entertainment. Gene: So, Mark. Let’s talk opera. I know you have a lot to say on that topic and you have a performance soon at the Carver Community Center. A good location by the way.…