The WORD SD News

La Onda Arte Latino

We were very excited to have the chance to preview the new exhibit at The Studio Door. Last night’s media blitz in the gallery showcasing La Onda Arte Latino and Foto(grafia) was fantastic. Don’t miss the Artist reception Saturday February 22, 6-9pm

R Place Hillcrest opens its door tomorrow just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Meet owners and life partners Juan Carlos Flores and Demecio Meneses and get to know them a bit better…View full interview on the link below https://thewordsd.news/r-place-owners-juan-carlos-flores-and-demecio-meneses/

Great opening day for R Place just in time for Super Bowl Sunday…welcome to the gayborhood…

R Place Hillcrest opens its door tomorrow just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Meet owners and life partners Juan Carlos Flores and Demecio Meneses and get to know them a bit better…View full interview on the link below https://thewordsd.news/r-place-owners-juan-carlos-flores-and-demecio-meneses/

Go behind the scenes on our February cover feature photo shoot…behind the cameras the always talented Dennis Covey

Our Sweet tooth was complete satisfied at POZabilities dessert & wine social A Sweet Affair. So many sweets and all to benefit POZabilities on its mission to be a social and support system for folks living and thriving with HIV/AIDS. We can’t wait for next years event…We can forget the Emcee for the night the fabulous @jesse_glam and Congratulations to SugarBears Sweet Provisions for winning crowd favorite!

Some Like It Hot

It was a HOT day getting to enjoy the cast of Some Like It Hot the musical at the historic Hotel del Coronado. We chatted with Travis Kordell (Jerry/Daphne), Matt Loehr (Joe/Josephine) and were delighted with a song rendition by Tarra Conner Jones (Sweet Sue) & Leandra Ellis-Gaston (Sugar). The musical is a reimagined and updated version of the beloved film that was filmed at the Hotel del Coronado. The message of love and being your true self is deep in the message of the musical. Some Like it Hot runs till Feb 2 at the civic theater.

Art is liberating. In San Diego’s vibrant art scene, where colors dance, stories unfold, and bold voices shine, an emerging artist is creating a buzz that’s impossible to ignore. Meet Nik Boivin, better known as HoneyBee, an artist whose work radiates passion, purpose, and an unshakable devotion to the LGBTQ+ community. See our full video interview on the link below https://thewordsd.news/honeybee-meet-artist-nik-boivin/

We are a week away from A Sweet Affair you won’t want to miss. San Diego– POZabilities is excited to announce, “A Sweet Affair,” an enchanting dessert and wine social featuring a silent auction, set to take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at The Recital Hall in beautiful Balboa Park, 2130 Pan American W Rd. San Diego, CA 92101. This delightful event promises to be an evening filled with delectable treats, fine wines, and the chance to bid on exclusive items while supporting a great cause. Get all the details in our feature where we interview the emcee for the event Glitz Glam @jesse_glam and two of the business participatig: Kravings Fruit Bar and Butter Baked Cake Co. https://thewordsd.news/pozabilities-a-sweet-affair-a-way-to-indulge-and-give-back/

SDEBA Equality Business Awards 2025

The SDEBA presented its Equality Business Awards last night at the fabulous Westgate Hotel down town…Congratulations to all the nominees and winners…It is always a joy to be a rounded by folks working for the betterment of our community…and here is a small sample of the festivities…

Reading is what…fundamental!We launch a new section in The WORD to recommend some literature to inspire you…Let us know if you have some recommendations of your own…https://thewordsd.news/the-word-on-reading-january-2025/

Wisdom, transformation, and introspection—These are the hallmarks of those born in the Year of the Snake according to the lunar calendar. Individuals born under this sign are known for their insight, strategic thinking, intuition, patience, and elegance. As we approach the Lunar New Year, The San Diego LGBT Community Center invites you to join in celebrating these qualities and more at our Lunar New Year Community Celebration on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 6-8 p.m.Get all the details on the link below https://thewordsd.news/the-centers-lunar-new-year-community-celebration/