Michael Mack

John McCusker's spirit lives on

SAN DIEGO – Eight years after his passing, John McCusker's spirit lives on. McCusker, a beloved local business owner and leader in the San Diego LGBT community died on March 13, 2005.

McCusker, who owned Club Montage and ReBar, was well-connected and always lent his support to numerous organizations and causes.

Passing away at just 31 years old, he had achieved things in his short life that many could only dream of, even after their own decades-long careers.

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Jim Winsor’s Out & About: Big gay guide to Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is here, or as some like to call it, Singles Awareness Day. So, in honor of this romantic holiday, I've compiled a little guide to some of the many Valentine themed event going on around the gayborhood today:

3 pm: Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Range - “Wanna take the boo out for Valentine's or just treat yourself cuz you deserve it? Chef Jacob has whipped up something special.”

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Going on Atlantis cruise out of Long Beach? Limo bus tickets available

For all of you going on the Atlantis Halloween in Mexico cruise the following weekend, good news: SDPIX will be sponsoring a limo bus between San Diego and Long Beach, where the cruise will be departing from.

Debby Holiday: Keep dreaming and keep believing

SAN DIEGO – Debby Holiday, a popular rock, soul and dance-music singer, will take the stage for a special performance this Saturday at Michael Mack’s “Montage Reunion” party at Spin Nightclub.

The event, which will take place in the space that once housed Club Montage, is being organized to “bring back the magic” of the legendary night spot.

Los Angeles native Holiday, who has performed in San Diego several times, says that there is something special about this city that keeps bringing her back – noting that it was the second place she ever performed live in.

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Atlantis Halloween Cruise almost sold out

For those of you still procrastinating about booking passage, you should know that the 2012 Atlantis Halloween cruise to Mexico is now almost completely sold out.

My sources tell me that the 3,000-passenger cruise ship is currently more than 95% filled, with just a few interior cabins left. So, if you are going to book, the time to do so would be NOW.

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Spin is back in action

It's the endless cycle of life: One thing dies, while at the same time something else is reborn. Eden closed last week, so right on cue, regular gay nights are returning to Spin!

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Memorial weekend party guide

As expected we will have a busy and fun-filled Memorial Day weekend ahead of us. Here's a rundown on some of the major gay events we have going here in San Diego:

Thursday

7 pm and 9 pm | Miss Coco Peru Live at Martinis Above Fourth

Miss Peru's San Diego debut! It should be a lot of fun.

10 pm | Wet at Bourbon Street

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Montage Reunion DJ announced

Be sure and mark your calendar for Feb. 11, 2012, as that’s the date for the next Montage Reunion at Spin Nightclub.

The previous two reunions were nights to remember, and this upcoming third one promises to be the best yet. Michael Mack tells me that he has already booked Masterbeat DJ Brett Henrichsen to spin the night, so it's looks like we're in for quite a party.

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Jim Winsor’s Out & About: A week of comedians, charities and closings

I hope you're all fully recovered from the White Party, because we have another fun-filled week ahead here in San Diego!

Laugh Out Proud at Martinis

For example, tonight's the premiere of Laugh Out Proud, Martinis Above Fourth's new monthly gay and lesbian comedy show.

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VIDEOS: Comedienne Judy Tenuta to star at fundraiser at Eden to benefit Michael Mack

SAN DIEGO -- A fundraiser called "That's What Friends Are For: A Night of Outrageous Comedy" is being organized by friends of Michael Mack to help the popular community personality with medical expenses he has incurred.

The event, which will star Judy Tenuta, known by many as "The Goddess of Comedy," will be held at 7 pm Monday, April 18, at Eden, 1202 University Ave. in Hillcrest.

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