Castro Commons: Make it permanent!
Nov 28th, 09 in Community, The Castro by Mark
The Castro and 17th pilot project has been a smashing success, at least from my point of view. There’s no other public gathering place in the Castro to just hang out with friends, cruise, or eat your Zapata burrito. The problem is, the temporary structures that have in place since May are starting to look like a bit of an eye sore. The planters look like cardboard tubes with scrawny trees planted in them. It’s not a pretty sight! The area has so much potential. It’s time to make this pedestrian area permanent! More »
Support for same-sex marriage gaining
Nov 9th, 09 in Community by Lotus
Could the debate over marriage equality resolve itself in our favor over the next 20 years? That may be overly optimistic but it’s not entirely wishful thinking if current trends are any indicator.
Joe Mazza: The man behind all those sexy Manhunt photos
in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, The Castro by Mark
On Saturday I sat down with local photographer and actor Joe Mazza. Joe’s recent photo work includes two projects for local non-profits: The annual SOMA Bare Chest Calendar, and a great piece of work for the Stop AIDS Project, a 2010 calendar entitled Black Men in the Castro. His recent acting work includes a supporting role in Speed Racer, and you can catch him on tonight’s episode of “Trauma” on NBC. More »
SF anti-gay marketing company revealed
Nov 4th, 09 in Community, SF Life by Lotus
Finally, the name of the company that earned nearly $700K to create anti-same-sex marriage ads for Stand For Marriage Maine. As reported by our friends at SF Appeal.
San Francisco company Criswell Associates really earned their money yesterday, as they were successful in in their campaign to strip away the rights of Maine’s same sex couples to marry.
Read the SF Appeal story here and check out the one at SFist here.
Photo Blogging: Castro Halloween 2009
Nov 1st, 09 in Community, Photo Blogging, The Castro by Mark
The “official” Castro Halloween was cancelled a couple years back because of some downright frightening crimes perpetrated by a bunch of out of town thugs. However, plenty of party goers showed up on Saturday night to show off their ghoulish and campy costumes. Revelers had a fantastic time as SFPD kept a watchful eye for any shenanigans. Check out some of the great costumes from this year’s “unofficial” festivities. More »
