An uncertain summer in Rehoboth
For Tim Ragan, owner of the Blue Moon bar and restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Del., the adjustment to the pandemic economy came immediately. “As soon as we were closed for dine-in, we started…
Where San Francisco’s Spirit of Tolorance Came From
Dressed in a Union Civil War junior officer’s frock coat with epaulets and a purple-felt top hat displaying an array of long feathers in red, green, yellow and blue, Joseph Amster leads a…
6 Ways Visiting NYC Will Change Going Forward
The talk after almost three months of battling the coronavirus in the U.S. – a battle that is still being waged – is when we will get back to normal. ‘Normal’ as we know…
Provincetown: A Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway
Provincetown always feels like the end of the world by the time you drive to the tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts — and that impression is multiplied in the winter. The two-lane…
Your Guide to Pride 2020 and How Coronavirus Will Affect the Celebrations—Plus: Virtual Pride!
For the first time in their 50 year history, Pride events all over the nation—including the infamous New York City celebrations—have been postponed and canceled. The LGBTQIA+ events and parades have been moved due to…
Gay Bars Bet on Virtual Happy Hours to Save Them From Extinction
Shelley Brothers doesn’t know how much longer her bar can survive. For 17 years, Brothers has been co-owner of Wildrose, a homey storefront bar with giant windows overlooking Seattle’s Capitol Hill. The bar, which…
Exploring how Los Angeles art museums have curated virtual visitor experiences
American museums have survived wars, famines and economic depressions. Even so, COVID-19 is proving difficult to navigate for some of Los Angeles’ most established institutions. Some museums have exhibition archives they can dip…
5 Great Travel Experiences to Plan Post COVID-19
Who would have thought that we would have to get through a pandemic in order to appreciate the small things we have, such as the ability to simply pack our bags and hit…
2020 San Francisco Pride ‘will look very different,’ ED says
San Francisco Pride is working with City Hall to make major changes to the 50th annual parade and festival, which is scheduled for June 27-28, in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak. “It…
Queer festivals, drag performances and LGBTQ meetups turn digital
“The space between you and me is longer than forever,” reads Pickle, a drag queen sporting a bedazzled denim jacket and blue and pink streaks in her hair. Pickle is reading from “Firebird,”…