The Hughes Foundation Giving Hope Through Living Positively
by Todd ParkJerry Hughes strikes a first impression of enthusiasm, vigor, and well-being. It would be easy to think he is on top of the world, and, by all accounts, he probably would agree with you. But his contagious smile and the animated way he relates the story of his namesake Hughes Foundation belie the desolation he […]
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The Big Cheese: Comté
Get Outta Town by Carla Waldemar
You thought the French were passionate about wine? That’s nothing. To get them really wound up, just mention cheese. “How can I govern a country which makes 600 kinds of cheese?” President De Gaulle was said to moan.
Lunch of comté; Tas the “Cow-Whisperer”; Ornans, typical village in the Comté country; Cheesemaker. Photos Courtesy of Carla […]
Milk Debuts Three Decades After Activist’s Assassination
by Russell Remmick
An Interview with Actor Emile Hirsch
November 27 marks the 30th anniversary of the assassination in San Francisco City Hall of Harvey Milk, the city’s first openly gay Supervisor, and George Moscone, the city’s gay-supportive Mayor, by homophobic former Supervisor Dan White. Screening locally starting November 26—what timing!—Milk, the new film about the activist’s life directed […]
Lavender’s Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for all things shiny and new. And this year’s Lavender Holiday Gift Guide is sure not to disappoint. From the hottest books to the best wine to the latest accessories, the 2008 gift guide has something for everyone on your list. With two more gift guide installments to come, Lavender proudly presents […]
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Upcoming Calendar Events
Atons’ 2008 Holiday Fundraiser
Sunday, Dec 7It’s that time of year again when the Atons invite you to come in from the cold and join with us in this season of giving. As part of our ongoing outreach, we host this fundraising event during the winter holiday season to benefit charitable organizations in our community. Beneficiaries this year will be The Aliveness Project and Open Arms of Minnesota.
Dec 7 • 5 – 10 PM • Innuendo/Rumours, 213 E. 4th St., St. Paul • If you would like to contribute items for the silent auction, please contact us at holidayfundraiser@atons.net for more information.
Visit us at www.atons.net
GLBT Country/Western Dances
Saturday, Dec 6Dec 6 • 9 PM – 12:30 AM • James Ballantine VFW, 2916 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.
For more info, please call 612-824-7150
Bears Uncorked Inauguration Party
Saturday, Dec 6The first Bears Uncorked gathering is going to take place – beginners and wine experts welcome! This is a laidback group led by our own former chef & caterer, Jeremy. Gatherings will be monthly & have some structure for everyone to learn and uncork the mysteries of wine, along with being comfortable around like-minded people & making new friends.
Dec 6 • 7 PM – 9 PM • Chris & Bryan’s House, St. Louis Park, MN • MUST RSVP by Dec 4 to bearsuncorked@yahoo.com • Bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share • $5 for hors d’oeuvres • For more info, visit www.ncbears.com
