For all the dish, visit www.billymasters.com. Write Billy at billy@billymasters.com.

For more LaBelle tour dates, visit www.labelleisback.com.

For more information on The Center Advocacy Project, visit www.centeradvocacy.org (CAP blog). Also, visit the CAP Facebook page at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1626914314&hiq=center%2Cadvocacy%2Cproject, or www.jointheimpact.wetpaint.com or www.sdequalitynow.com to get involved.

For more information on the Imperial Court de San Diego’s annual toy and blanket drive, visit www.imperialcourtsandiego.com.

For more information on the Salvation Army’s toy drive, including 10News drop off times and locations, visit www.10news.com/news/17948834/detail.html.

For more information on Project Homeless Connect, call 858-292-7627 or visit www.rtfhsd.org. The event will take place Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golden Hall, 202 C Street San Diego, CA 92101.

Taste Artisan Cheese & Gourmet Shop in Hillcrest is located at 1243 1/2 University Ave. For more information, call 619-683-2306.

Casa de Pico in Grossmont Center is located at 5500 Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa. For more information, call 619-463-3267.

Bing Crosby’s Restaurant and Piano Lounge in Fashion Valley mall is located at 7007 Friars Road. For more information, call 619-295-2464.

For more information on San Diego Restaurant Week, visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com.

If you have suggestions, ideas or a recipe you’d like to share, visit, e-mail Kirk at gltrecipebox@gmail.com. For more information on Kirk’s private acupuncture practice, visit www.uptownacupuncture.net or call him at 619-339-9980.

For more information and contacts, visit www.10news.com/news/17948834/detail.html

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, gays, lesbians, and straight allies plan to call in “gay” to protest passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, and California. Urban Mo’s is located at 308 University Ave. in Hillcrest. For more information, call 619-491-0400 or visit www.mosuniverse.com.

On Sunday, Dec. 14, SD Pix will present Hey Mr. Christmas!, charity event to benefit Christie’s Place, a nonprofit social service organization in San Diego County that provides HIV/AIDS education, support and advocacy. Taking place at Universal Hillcrest, the pre-show will begin at 9:30 p.m. with the main performance scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. For more information call 877-727-5446 or visit www.sdpix.com.

The reception will take place at the Mission Hills home of Robert P. Meinzer, Jr. and Stephen D. McIntee on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.sldn.org.

For more information on Project Homeless Connect, call 858-292-7627 or visit www.rtfhsd.org. The event will take place Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golden Hall, 202 C Street San Diego, CA 92101.

For more information on It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, including ticket information, call 619-337-1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com.

For more information on Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, including ticket information, 619-23-GLOBE or visit www.theoldglobe.org.

For more information on Scrooge in Rouge – a British Music Hall Christmas Carol, including ticket information, call 619-220-0097 or visit www.diversionary.org.

Balboa Park December Nights 2008: San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season, will take place for the 31st consecutive year in Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, noon to 10 p.m. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m. both evenings. For more information, call 619-239-0512 or visit www.balboapark.org/decembernights.

Ski Clothing Fashion Show: Join SAGA for an evening of fashion, fun, drinks, opportunity drawings, and learn about all of the exciting winter ski and snowboarding trips SAGA has planned at SAGA’s Annual Ski Clothing Fashion Show. Sexy Ski & Snowboard Models will show off the latest in snow-sport apparel for the winter season at Flick’s from 7-9 p.m. Flick’s is located at 1017 University Ave. in Hillcrest.

‘WomanSong’: The San Diego Women’s Chorus presents its 21st annual holiday concert, WomanSong at the Mission Hills United Church of Christ, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors, students, military, and groups of 10 or more. Children under age 12 are admitted for free. Mission Hills United Church of Christ is located at 4070 Jackdaw St. For more information and to buy tickets, call 619-291-FEMM, or visit www.sdwc.org.

Fa la la la… Fabulous!: “American Idol” finalist Paris Bennett will guest star with the San Diego Men’s Chorus at the group’s 24th annual holiday show Fa la la la… Fabulous! Jeff Gelder will host the performance at the Balboa Theatre in Horton Plaza at 8p.m. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase tickets call, 619-570-1100 or visit www.sdmc.org.

Come Home for The Holidays!: The San Diego LGBT Community Center will host the seventh annual Come Home for the Holidays party from 5-8 p.m. The holiday party takes place at The Center, located at 3909 Centre St. For more information, call 619-692-2077, or visit www.thecentersd.org.

Martinis Above Fourth Wreath Auction: The Fifth Annual Martinis Above Fourth Wreath Auction will take place at 7 p.m. More than 40 uniquely designed holiday wreaths are auctioned off, which were all created and donated by various community members, organizations and businesses. Martinis Above Fourth is located at 3940 4th Ave. in Hillcrest. For more information, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com.

Hula’s Holiday Gift Card Drive: Join The San Diego LGBT Community Center, MARYAH and Gentleman’s Martini Night for a fabulous night at Hula’s Beach Bar and Grill. Hula’s will be a hosting a “Holiday Gift Card Drive” to benefit The Youth Housing Project from 6-9 p.m. Hula’s Beach Bar is located at 142 University Ave. in Hillcrest.

Day Without a Gay Party: Gays, lesbians, and straight allies plan to call in to work “gay” to protest passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, and California. Both Urban Mo’s and Baja Betty’s will be hosting happy hour from open to close. DJ Taj will be spinning at Mo’s from 1-8 p.m., at which time he will turn the stage over to the performers of Dreamgirls for their anniversary show. There will be no cost to attend any of these events. Urban Mo’s is located at 308 University Ave. in Hillcrest. For more information call 619-491-0400 or visit www.mosuniverse.com.

Rethinking Gender: The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at the San Diego LGBT Community Center will present Rethinking Gender: A Four-Part Series at 7 p.m. For more information, e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org.