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Q&A with Gabriel Joseph: Gay singer-songwriter calls music his "safe haven"

SAN DIEGO – There is no shortage of musical and artistic talent in San Diego, and many of these individuals are even closer to home, part of the LGBT community. Dallas, Texas native Gabriel Joseph is one such musician who has only called San Diego home for about three years, but has already made a name for himself in the music scene.

The performer, who came to San Diego on a whim after packing up his car with no money in his pocket and no idea where he would live when he arrived, says that music is a form of therapy for him, especially dance music.

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: How to have a happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Today is Thanksgiving!

Most clubs are closed today, but if you're looking for something to do, one that's still operating tonight is Urban Mo's. The Hillcrest restaurant and bar will be open from 9 am to 11 pm with a full bar and food menu, including a turkey plate dinner special from noon until closing. And Kickers Country Dancing in the main bar will go from 9 pm to 2 am.

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The BeanScene: Music super fans, unite!

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Like most people, I am big fan of music.

Always have been, always will be. And when I catch wind of one of my favorite artists doing something near my town, I must be there with bells on. But never with a previously purchased shirt bearing the name or likeness of said band. Come on now, that’s just Show Etiquette 101.

A couple of weeks ago, Tegan and Sara posted on their social media sites about showing their trio of new films titled “Get Along” at several theaters around the country. And thank my lucky stars, they were showing it in L.A.

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Jim Winsor’s Out & About: Jim’s Guide to San Diego Pride 2011

Here's this year's edition of my annual San Diego Pride Guide: All your club event and party options, in one handy location! And as you can see, we have quite a weekend ahead of us.

So, with that being said ... celebrate, stay safe, and have a happy Pride everyone!

Events for Friday, July 15

4 pm to 2 am: Martinis Above Fourth

Happy hour 4 to 6:30 pm, Carol Curtis 7 to 10 pm.

Hillcrest restaurant The Range vows to wow diners with a fresh take on comfort food

SAN DIEGO — If you are looking for a new spot to take friends and family in town for Pride weekend, or if you're just bored with your usual restaurant spots, check out the latest restaurant to hit Hillcrest.

Right in front of Ruby Room, this new establishment aims to please your palate when it opens in July.

Girls Night Out: What a week in store - RunHoney, Whitney Mixter and socials with Surge, AFCSL

Editor's Note: Check out the nightly social scene week after week with Bianca! If you know of events that aren't listed, feel free to send her a head's up on anything that's not currently on her radar. Next week this column will kick-off on Tuesdays. Tune in!

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Happening Wednesday – June 15

Bourbon Street – RunHoney – Acoustic Set – 8 pm

RunHoney never intended on becoming an all-girl band for fear of being labeled "gimmicky." They just set out to find the BEST musicians and they all turned out to be women!

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