A select month-by-month recap of stories about our community reported here and elsewhere in 2016. JANUARY Rev. Mick Hinson to leave MCC SA Reverend Mick Hinson, pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of San Antonio announced he was resigning his position. Candidates line-up to speak at Stonewall Dems endorsement forum The Stonewall Democrats of San…
Gene Elder Arrested in Alamo Heights, Says Police May Have Bullied Boy
Artist, activist and Out In SA columnist Gene Elder was arrested on July 14 in Alamo Heights where he was charged with interfering with an arrest and resisting arrest. Police took Elder into custody after he tried to give his business card to a boy who police were questioning and who Elder believes was being…
Ready for Fiesta? Events to Consider
Fiesta San Antonio is observing its 125th anniversary with ten days of parties and parades beginning on April 14. The celebration started in 1891 as a parade to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. It has evolved into one of the premier festivals in the US.…
King Couple to Come Out at Corny Fundraiser
Wayne D. Beers and Michael Bobo will make their first official appearance as Kings Anchovy LI at Cornyation’s 5th Annual King’s Coming Out Party at El Mirador on April 5. This is the first time Cornyation has appointed two kings but not the first time it has had two monarchs. In 2014, Steve and Jody…
Two Kings Anchovy for Cornyation 2016
The board of directors of Fiesta Cornyation announced on December 8 that for 2016 there will be two Kings Anchovy, a first for the organization. In a Facebook post, Cornyation board member Jesse Mata announced, “Congratulations to Wayne Beers and Michael Bobo of the fabulous, storied W. D. Deli, your Kings Anchovy LI. Get ready…
BEAT AIDS banquet theme: ‘It takes a village’
The theme for this year’s BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust’s Annual Awards Banquet, slated for October 16, will be “HIV/AIDS: It Takes A Village.” “Now in existence for over 28 years, BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust continues to expand its programs and services to the community in our aggressive effort to end the spread of HIV/AIDS,” BEAT…
A View of Reality from a Chartreuse Couch*: Susan Yerkes
*My Own Private Alamo Gene: Hello, Susan. I am so delighted to have you visit the world-famous Chartreuse Couch, and we have a lot to talk about: San Antonio past, San Antonio future, Cornyation, UFOs and art. There is just a world of knowledge in your brain and we need to hear all of it.…
Chris Hill named 50th King Anchovy
Christopher Hill, architect, developer and owner of the Esquire Tavern, has been chosen as San Antonio’s 50th King Anchovy. Hill will reign over this year’s edition of Fiesta Cornyation on April 21 through 23 at the Charlene McCombs Empire Theater. Hill was recently in the headlines after he announced he is seeking approval from the…