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Online Extra: Gays Across America: Data 'more crucial than ever,' report says
Aging LGBTs face challenges as numbers grow; black LGBT group to launch PrEP ambassadors campaign for college students at HBCUs. (read more)
Online Extra: Political Notes: CA LGBT Dems elect trans, bi co-chairs
Transgender and bisexual leaders elected to CA Dem Party posts. Group aiming to oust Rep. Issa seeks funds in SF. (read more)
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Gay SF 'Survivor' player plots return
Having landed in fourth place his second time out on the CBS game show "Survivor," and believing he had a path to victory, gay San Francisco resident Tai Trang is ready to compete a third time on the long-running show. (read more)
National LGBT health study seeks participants
A yearslong national health study of LGBT residents of the United States being conducted by researchers based at UCSF is now seeking participants. (read more)
Queer arts fest expands to S. Bay
The National Queer Arts Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and is expanding to the South Bay. (read more)
Despite efforts, worries about ADAP remain
Advocates for people living with HIV and AIDS are still worried about clients' access to medications as California officials continue fixing the state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program. (read more)
Mission police captain hopes to increase patrols
The new police captain at San Francisco's Mission Station, which includes the Castro, Mission, and other neighborhoods, recently told police commissioners and community members he hopes to increase patrols and address homeless complaints and other issues. (read more)
More Arts
Film - Redemptive documentaries
If you can't afford travel, accommodations or tickets to Sundance, the folks who stage the 16th San Francisco Documentary Festival (aka SF DocFest) have a deal for you. (read more)
Fine Arts - Back from the edge!
"Tiny Bubbles," a phrase that prompts associations with old Lawrence Welk reruns or memories of wobbly champagne toasts, is actually the title of a new group show at the San Francisco Arts Commission Galleries (SFAC). (read more)
Film - Lost worlds regained!
To enter the Castro Theatre is a thrill, to sit can be a competition, the vibes and the decor induce awe, the Wurlitzer provokes giddiness, and singing "San Francisco" might make you cry. (read more)
Out There - Frameline frolics
There's a certain amount of buzz surrounding Frameline 41 , the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival coming up this June 15-25. (read more)
Music - Shostakovich turns on the dark
For the past two weeks the San Francisco Symphony has been keeping the lights on at Davies Symphony Hall with concerts featuring noted guest conductors, one making an impressive and overdue debut, and visits with excellent vocal and instrumental soloists. (read more)
Theatre - Stimulated in the flyovers
Many of us grew up around someone your parents identified as "a bad influence. (read more)
