Mighty Real
Posted on June 14, 2013 by A&U in Noteworthy
The legacy of Sylvester—as glittery as a mirrorball—lives on! On June 25, Fantasy/Concord Music Group will release a CD and a 12-inch double pink vinyl edition of the Queen of Disco’s hits. Also available on digital platforms, Mighty Real: Greatest Dance Hits includes eleven tracks, a combination of original album cuts and rare 12-inch remixes [...]
Art Project Los Angeles
Posted on June 9, 2013 by A&U in Noteworthy
Pablo Picasso said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” What better way to re-energize yourself and give back to the community than by attending the fourth annual Art Project Los Angeles, a charity art auction at Bonhams auction house benefitting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)? On June 29, attendees will [...]
Broadway Bares 23
Posted on June 4, 2013 by A&U in Noteworthy
America the beautiful—and bawdy? Broadway Bares 23: United Strips of America will celebrate our country, from sea to shining sea. In a burlesque-meets-Broadway extravaganza, more than 200 of the New York stage’s sexiest and most desirable dancers will create their own fireworks to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Since its inception, Broadway Bares has raised [...]
National HIV Testing Day
Posted on June 3, 2013 by A&U in Noteworthy
Last year, President Barack Obama said: “Testing remains a special priority—and thanks to quick and accurate tests, finding out your HIV status has never been easier. The Affordable Care Act now requires many health insurance plans to provide recommended preventive health services with no out of pocket costs, giving millions of Americans better access to [...]
Just*in Time: May 2013
Posted on May 17, 2013 by A&U in Columns, Just*in Time, Noteworthy
Just*in Time by Justin B. Terry-Smith Hello Justin, I do admire you so much! I added you as a friend [on Facebook] but never wanted to patronize you by coming up with clichés. I’m an African woman living in the U.K. I have a big family as you can imagine…and I have a cousin who [...]
Christopher Hewitt Literary Award
Posted on May 13, 2013 by A&U in Noteworthy
A&U Magazine celebrates our 22nd year with the announcement of the first annual Christopher Hewitt Literary Award. Christopher Hewitt Literary Award Fiction/Poetry/Drama/Nonfiction contest This year marks A&U’s first annual contest in fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. The winner in each genre will receive a $50 prize and will have his/her work featured in A&U’s [...]
Pity Party
Posted on January 20, 2013 by A&U in Columns, First Generation, Noteworthy
Why am I always being told I’m bringing the whine? First Generation by Chuck Willman First of all, we survived the election! So for those of us—and I would think that includes a great many—living on the so-called “entitlement programs” (which we worked for and earned!) we can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Now, [...]
Giving It Raw
Posted on January 15, 2013 by A&U in Noteworthy, Positively Literary
Giving It Raw How to Live with AIDS for 25 Years by Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco is the author of a novel, Flesh Wounds and Purple Flowers (Arsenal Pulp Press 2001); a collection of short stories, Killing Me Softly (Suspect Thoughts Press 2004); and a number of short stories, creative nonfiction, and academic essays published [...]
Ambassadors on the Frontline
Posted on December 27, 2012 by A&U in Columns, Noteworthy, Voices from the South
With more people on-line, it’s time to change our outreach approach Voices from the South by LaMont “Montee” Evans One of the things to be loved most about the South is its hospitality. The people, cities, and culture for so many of our Southern cities are very inviting and welcoming. As we take a look [...]
Just*in Time: December 2012
Posted on December 24, 2012 by A&U in Just*in Time, Noteworthy
by Justin B. Terry-Smith Dear Justin, I have a question for you: What is your opinion about gift givers and bug chasers? I hear that there are people out there who want to spread HIV and others who are looking to get infected with HIV on purpose. I have been diagnosed with HIV for about [...]
