Month: August 2017

DESTINATIONS

A walk down Ottawa’s LGBT past.

August 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off on A walk down Ottawa’s LGBT past.

Glenn Crawford suggests meeting in the parking lot between Staples and the Book Bazaar at the Corner of Bank Street and Gladstone Avenue. It seems like a rather mundane place to start a historical walking tour. But Crawford, the research and project leader of the Village Legacy Project, assures that this newly paved lot is a storied space. Notorious, even. In this location there was once an upscale cinema called The Rialto, which opened in 1931. But it became increasingly seedy. By the 1950s and ’60s, it was known as the “Rat Hole” and was a gay cruising area. Later, the building that is now home to the Book Bazaar had a basement bar called Bottom’s Up.

5 THINGS TO KNOW

A bit of redecorating in The South.

August 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off on A bit of redecorating in The South.

It’s come to our attention that America is doing some redecorating: Monuments and statues honoring Confederate leaders are being taken down with a swiftness—which is terrific. But it’s leaving unsightly empty spaces outside city halls, parks, and schoolgrounds across the country. Below, we humbly nominate seven LGBT heroes perfectly suited for public admiration.

5 THINGS TO KNOW

Adorable power couple attend Montreal Pride.

August 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Adorable power couple attend Montreal Pride.

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar began his three-day visit to Canada by taking part in the Montreal Pride Parade. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s first gay PM, attended Sunday’s event with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau. The leaders also held talks, where they discussed a range of issues, including Brexit and abortion.

PRIDE

Glasgow Pride marred by Trans protesters.

August 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Glasgow Pride marred by Trans protesters.

Trans and queer protesters were pinned to the ground by police, handcuffed, and arrested Saturday at Glasgow Pride, Gay Star News reports.  The protesters, who carried signs with anti-police slogans, were attempting to block the parade at the beginning of its route in objection to the fact that Scottish officers were allowed to march at the front. “No pride in the police,” they shouted.

A & E

Trevor, aiming for Broadway, gets first look in Illinois.

August 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Trevor, aiming for Broadway, gets first look in Illinois.

Trevor, a musical based on the Oscar-winning 1994 short film of the same name, is now aiming for Broadway. Produced in association with U Rock Theatricals, the world premiere musical is currently playing a limited engagement at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois.

PRIDE

San Diego Pride captured in a beautiful video.

August 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on San Diego Pride captured in a beautiful video.

Do you spot yourself in this colorful and fun video recap? San Diego Pride 2017 was the most successful one ever and Rich’s Nightclub has just released a video to show you the energy of the weekend. The video starts out as an aerial view of the celebration but it also goes down to street level and finally into the musical celebrations and themed circuit parties such as Massive, hosted by the nightclub.