The entire community is cordially invited to attend an evening with a classical music concert and reception benefiting 6th@Penn Theatre and the Asian American Repertory Theatre. The concert will be held at the historic home of Dr. Marianne McDonald in Rancho Santa Fe on Thursday, April 29 starting at 6:00 p.m.

Asian American Repertory Theatre is a professional, nonprofit performing arts organization. As San Diego’s only contemporary Asian American theatre company, its mission is to create theatrical productions that celebrate the Asian American experience, and present fresh perspectives on traditional works.

6th@Penn Theatre is an emerging theatre of significance in San Diego with a growing reputation for high quality work with a broad range of artistic presentations including cutting edge plays, classical Greek productions, musicals, comedy shows and Butoh dance.

Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by cash or check. Make checks payable to 6th@Penn Theatre and mail to 6th@Penn Theatre, 3704 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103, Attn: Dale Morris. Call (619) 688-9210 for more information.

Priority Pharmacy was among the honorees during the recent Combined Health Agencies’ Tenth Annual Health Hero Awards Reception. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) nominated Priority Pharmacy for its leadership in the chapter’s education, outreach efforts, support programs and participation in the Annual Hot Pepper Run. The Combined Health Agency’s mission is to improve the community by supporting member agencies through individual and corporate giving.

“We’re honored by this prestigious award,” said Monique DeChaine of Priority Pharmacy. “We look forward to continuing to help further the mission of CCFA and supporting programs that empower San Diegans living with Crohn’s and Colitis.”

Asian Pacific Islanders for Human Rights (APIHR) invites all Asian and Pacific Islander (API) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexual, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth 24 and under to participate in the nation’s first Youth Leadership Institute, a groundbreaking program to train the next generation of API leaders.

The purpose of the APIHR Youth Leadership Institute is to facilitate leadership development and support for API LGBTIQ youth. Youth selected will attend a weekend training retreat, be placed with API and LGBTIQ organizations to serve as interns for an 8-week period during the summer, attend weekly meetings and trainings throughout the internship period, and design a final project using acquired skills and experiences from the trainings and internship. The institute provides hands-on, interactive leadership training and experiences.

The weekend retreat is scheduled for June 5-6. Participants will be selected on the basis of demonstrated community interest and involvement, leadership potential, and ability to complete the entire program. It is mandatory that participants attend all trainings, fulfill the internship, and design a final project. For more information or to apply, contact Sumiko Braun at (323) 860-0876.

Deputy Mayor Toni Atkins and The Center will host their April Community Coalition Breakfast on Friday, April 16. The LGBT Community Coalition Breakfast starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. The April breakfast will focus on healthcare. Speakers will include representatives from the County of San Diego Office of AIDS Coordination, Priority Pharmacy and local providers. The cost is $6 per person and includes a full breakfast, panel presentation, Q&A and open networking. RSVPs are not required. Organizations or individuals interested in adding an event to the community calendar or placing community announcements should contact AJ Davis at (619) 692-2077, ext. 212 or email adavis@thecentersd.org at least ten days prior to the event.

Palm Springs-based Triangle MultiMedia Ltd., Inc. (QBID) has announced the creation of a new television network. This 24-hour channel, featuring a broad spectrum of programming directed at GLBT audiences, will be offered to cable and satellite systems throughout the United States.

The network will feature original plays, motion pictures, series and documentaries as well as sports, travel and lifestyle programming combined with live news broadcasts and specials. Triangle MultiMedia Ltd, Inc. has contracted with Network Teleports Inc. and its president Barbara Lamont to coordinate the launch, webcasting and satellite uplink, whose footprint reaches all of North America.

Providing all technical and programming aspects are met, the network will have a “soft” launch by middle May, running one-hour sampler programming to give cable operators a chance to preview the network. Regular programming will begin transmission via satellite and will be available as a subscription channel on selected cable systems once all transmission issues have been resolved.

For more information on the availability of the network, contact Triangle Multimedia at (760) 323-4199.

Join the Imperial Court de San Diego for its second annual Easter egg hunt. This free event provides fun for children and families from all over San Diego. The egg hunt will be held on Easter Sunday, April 11, at Trolley Barn Park located at Adams Avenue and Park Blvd. Children ages 1 through 12 are invited to attend and there will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Donations of Easter Baskets, candy and stuffed bunnies are being accepted for the event. Complete Easter baskets will need to be dropped off at The Center by April 10.

For more information call (619) 303-2384.

In 1986, the Gaylaxian Science Fiction Society formed in Boston, Mass. That September, as a result of folks gathering at Worldcon, they began a national group called the Gaylactic Network. Since 1986, the network has had up to 11 affiliate clubs. The affiliates are locally oriented, regionally based, autonomous clubs with their own leadership and membership.

Gaylaxicon 2004 marks the twelfth Gaylaxicon the network has sponsored and will be taking place here in San Diego April 8–11 at the Red Lion Hanalei Hotel.

For more information visit the Gaylaxicon website.

They will wash your car and sing a song while they’re at it. The San Diego Men’s Chorus is holding a car wash fundraiser on Sunday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fundraiser is dedicated to help chorus members travel to Montreal in July 2004 to sing with the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses. Not to mention, there should be a lot of good-looking men there to wash your car and make it shine. The cost is $7.00 per car and it will be held at Park Boulevard Pharmacy, located on the corner of Park and University.

Stan Lawrence, of Stan Lawrence Portrait Art Photography, recently announced a search for couples interested in participating in the upcoming Gay and Lesbian Couples Exhibit. The fine portrait works will be displayed in select venues throughout Hillcrest and North Park.

The project’s history dates back to 1996, and quickly became a noted annual event for six years. Its revival is more important now than ever before as gay and lesbian couples across the country continue struggling for equal rights and recognition. The project is committed to promoting awareness and celebrating the diversity of human love.

Traditionally, an average of 200 couples have participated each year. In addition to “showing what real couples look like,” Lawrence’s artistic talents take professional photography to an even higher level. He captures the essence of individual relationships, delivering the highest quality portraiture that becomes a treasured family heirloom passed through future generations. Couples wishing to participate should call (619) 465-2477.