Artist grant recipients announced; film fests, theater submissions open

The winners of La Asamblea's Pa'lante Artist Grant Program have been announced by Kimzin Creative. Also, two film festivals and a theater company announced calls for submission.

'Ahead of the Curve' - inspiring tribute to Franco Stevens and Curve Magazine

The documentary film "Ahead of the Curve," directed by Jen Rainin and Rivkah Beth Medow, tells the long-awaited real-life story of Franco Stevens and her groundbreaking career as founding publisher of Curve Magazine.

Julie Delporte's storybook memoir 'Portrait of a Body'

"Portrait of a Body" by Julie Delporte, translated from French by Helge Dascher and Karen Houle, tells the story of how one woman came to gain self-acceptance. The intimate storybook is masterfully illustrated by the author.

Cianga's poetry chapbook 'Congo, seen from heaven'

The new poetry collection by Cianga, "Congo, seen from the heavens," contains 18 intriguing poems, including highly innovative poetry forms.

Ashley Ray's 'Ice Cream Money,' and hit podcast tell truths with laughs

Ashley Ray, the "most famous bisexual solo polyamorous Black queer comedian, actor, and writer currently based in Los Angeles," continues to inform and entertain with her recently released debut comedy album "Ice Cream Money."

'Frida' magical new documentary on the life of artist Frida Kahlo

The incredible true story of 20th-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, "Frida" is told from the artist's own perspective. The film is based on primary sources including Kahlo's illustrated diaries, essays and interviews.

Josh Fernandez's 'The Hands that Crafted the Bomb'

Josh Fernandez is a multi-talented man with an artist's eye. His first book, "The Hands That Crafted the Bomb," released this week by PM Press, is a fascinating memoir.

A.C. Burch's 'The Distance Between Us' – a murder mystery in Provincetown

Written with great creativity and passion, "The Distance Between Us" by A. C. Burch is a fun page-turner with echoes of "Murder She Wrote," Miss Marple, and at times Jane Austen.

'Two Dykes and a Mic' – podcasters McKenzie Goodwin & Rachel Scanlon serve up laughs and life lessons

"Two Dykes and a Mic" is the hit podcast created by stand-up comedians and platonic best friends McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon, who share their magnetic chemistry, quick wit and unique perspectives.

'Masc' film series at BAM/PFA

A new film series at the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive, "Masc: Trans Men, Butch Dykes, and Gender Nonconforming Heroes in Cinema," celebrates the rarely depicted masculine identities of queer and gender non-conforming trailblazers.

K. Allison Hammer's 'Masculinity in Transition'

In this current moment in history, K. Allison Hammer's new academic tome "Masculinity in Transition" provides, a "vision of gender justice in a time of selective care and empathy."

'Archie' miniseries explores the life of film icon Cary Grant

"I'm not Cary Grant. But he wasn't Cary Grant, either. That's the point," said self-deprecating actor Jason Isaacs, who aces his role as Cary Grant.

Fariha Róisín's 'Survival Takes a Wild Imagination' – on being Queer and Muslim

Poet, cultural critic and multidisciplinary artist Fariha Róisín (pronounced 'roh-zhin') has written a powerful collection of poems in "Survival Takes a Wild Imagination," her second book of poetry.

Vichet Chum's 'Kween' – playwright's debut novel delights and educates

"Kween" is the welcome new novel by debut author, playwright and actor Vichet Chum, the Texas-born, Lowell, Massachusetts-bred son of Cambodian immigrants.

Mimi Tempestt: queer poet's 'The Delicacy of Embracing Spirals'

The new groundbreaking poetry collection "The Delicacy of Embracing Spirals," Mimi Tempestt's second book, is being released October 3 by City Lights Books. Since 2017, she has been an integral part of the Bay Area poetry scene.

'Samuel Barber: His Life & Legacy' - Howard Pollack's biography of the gay composer

Howard Pollack has written a comprehensive biography rich with information about composer Samuel Barber's private and professional life, his music, and his place in the canon.

Myriam Gurba's 'Creep: Accusations and Confessions'

"Creep: Accusations and Confessions" is a truly worthy new collection of essays about the evil that exists all around us. It is written by the very talented Mexican-American writer Myriam Gurba.

Leon Acord's 'Expletives Not Deleted'

The creator and star of the hit series "Old Dogs & New Tricks," and author of the very entertaining book "Sub-lebrity: The Queer Life of a Show-Biz Footnote," Leon Acord is now wowing fans with his new book, "Expletives Not Deleted."

Shelly Lares: Tejano country singer's musical life

This year Shelly Lares was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Tejano Music Awards Show. At 51, she's been singing professionally 41 years, admired for her unique blend of Tejano country music, and only recently came out.

The wild ride of Jinwoo Chong's 'Flux'

Jinwoo Chong's new futuristic debut novel is like no other book you've ever read. Written in the tech thriller genre, it is a masterful example of what just may be the literature of the future.

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