Gay Charlotte and LGBTQ Carolina News, Arts & Entertainment
When “Sordid Lives” ended its original run as a stage play in Los Angeles, Calif. in 1996, the show’s writer and director, Del Shores, and the cast had no idea it would go on to have such a long and varied life.
When Gerald Gurss, artistic director for One Voice Chorus/Sotto Voce (Charlotte, N.C.) and Midlands Men’s Chorus (Columbia, S.C.), was contacted by the Turtle Creek Chorale’s Director Sean Michael Baugh to compose a piece to honor the memory of Dallas, Texas slain police officers, he was tasked with a monumental responsibility.
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte (ATC) announced on Sept. 12 that it had found a home for the 2016-17 season: the building formerly occupied by Paradox Films and Digital at 2219 Freedom Dr. near Wesley Heights and the Berryhill Rd. intersection.
As the leaves change colors and the weather cools down, it’s time for LGBT folks to find their way to the hottest movies in town. Whether it be drama, comedy, Westerns, fantasy or action, there is at least one film for everyone to watch this fall. And some that you might want to skip.
Music plays a part in virtually everyone’s life, but for those with a true passion, music is life. Michael David Wallace falls into the latter category, with a lifelong love of music. This native of the Carolinas lives his music through every professional position he fills — and that’s quite a few.
Are the hills enlivened with musical sounds? They sure are throughout the Carolinas. And, what better way to have them be so than with ones brought forth by those from the LGBT and allied community.
Gay Bingo is back in the Queen City on Nov. 5 after last year’s successful resurgence following a five year hiatus. The event on Nov. 5 was first put on by nonprofit HIV/AIDS services organization RAIN 16 years ago.
The past week presented several hopeful signs for opponents of House Bill 2 (HB2), the so-called Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act. As unfortunate economic consequences continue to climb, with the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) both canceling events in the state, former supporters of the bill seem to be shifting position.
So, how do you stay positive in a world of negativity? That is hard indeed. It is seemingly all around us. We see negativity in the political arena with Hillary versus Trump.
The “scared book,” the “Holy Bible” has been translated in many languages. As of November, 2014, the United Bible Societies declare the “Holy Book” has been translated in more than 2,530 languages to date.
