Concrete Hero
Posted on June 14, 2012 by A&U in Features
Clamber over the parked-car pile-up of “Carmageddon.” Get into the swing of the “Tar Pit Traverse.” Tackle the “Hollywood Sign Climb.” Stunt training for the latest summer action-hero blockbuster? Not exactly. These are some of the scaled-down replicas of Los Angeles landmarks that stand between you and the finish line if you sign up for [...]
Philly AIDS Thrift
Posted on April 10, 2012 by A&U in Features
“Aimless browsing is strongly encouraged” is the (shopping) tag line of Philly AIDS Thrift and it perfectly captures the nonprofit store’s welcoming, relaxed vibe. Its mission, however, is anything but aimless. Philly AIDS Thrift raises funds for AIDS services by selling “lovely, useful and interesting” items while expanding the square footage of AIDS awareness. Christina [...]
Darren Carnall
Posted on February 24, 2012 by A&U in Columns, Ruby's Rap
Ruby’s Rap by Ruby Comer Assisi, Italy At last, I made it! Ever since I chose St. Francis of Assisi (1182–1226) to be my patron saint for confirmation, I have longed to be in the land where he lived. Okay, so I’m a fallen Catholic girl, but the sage teachings of St. Francis continue to [...]
Spirited Journey
Posted on February 15, 2012 by A&U in Features
A Death In The Family Propelled Source Events’ Craig Smith To Change His Life’s Course By Creating Family For Others by Dann Dulin Breakfast on the Danube, lunch in Cape Town, or dinner near Machu Picchu—welcome to the adventurous world of Craig Smith, philanthropist and human rights activist. On this day, Craig is anchored on [...]
Carol Channing
Posted on February 9, 2012 by A&U in Flashback
Zippy, zany, and full of zeal, the 2012 documentary Larger Than Life, about the adventures of Carol Channing, finds this “Dolly” performing her signature role of Hello, Dolly! for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS—and at ninety years young yet, is out in theaters! Check out our 2004 interview with Carol Channing about her AIDS advocacy. Broadway [...]
Favorable Forecast
Posted on January 16, 2012 by A&U in Cover Story
Former Weather Girl Martha Wash showers us with hope as she places high pressure on the battle against HIV Text & Photos by Sean Black It’s late afternoon on a perfectly stormy day and Martha Wash is dolling up for her rooftop performance. Beauty, talent and wardrobe, check, check, check. She’s at the swanky Ink48 [...]
Show of Strength
Posted on November 2, 2011 by A&U in Cover Story, Music, Dance & Theater, The Arts
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert’s Nick Adams High-Kicks from Chorus Boy to Lead and Creates A New AIDS Fundraising Technique by Dann Dulin A college boy from Erie, Pennsylvania, sits in the last row of the top balcony at Broadway’s Palace Theatre. His first time to this theater, he’s spellbound at its splendor and its history. [...]
