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An LGBT Look Back at Sundance 2012

Annually, the heavy hitters of the film industry gather in Park City, Utah in their most stylish outerwear for 10 days of wheeling, dealing, schmoozing and movie watching at the Sundance Film Festival.

Relax and Go Green at Aruba's Bucuti Beach and Tara Resort

Weathering coral produces stunning white sand beaches juxtaposed with the aqua blue ocean and swaying palm trees -- it feels like you’ve found paradise. The Bucuti Beach and Tara Resort in Aruba offers a small, more intimate experience. It has become a favorite for honeymooners and LGBT couples. Recently, the 104-room resort became adult only to further cater to the couples looking for a romantic getaway, and they offer a several proposal packages for those looking to pop the question while on vacation.

Kelly Rowland Plays to the Gay Girls at Gir Bar's Dinah Shore Week: Exclusive

Kelly Rowland is a five time Grammy award winner, who has also made her mark as a songwriter, dancer, actress and most recently, television host. She has signed on to headline the 2010 Saturday night Girl Bar main event, “Circus a Go-Go,” during the big lesbian event, the Dinah Shore Week in Palm Springs.

Sundance Film Festival: 'Bhutto' and 'Killer Inside Me'

The movie Bhutto is a stunning documentary. Michael Winterbottom's Killer Inside Me has been the most polarizing film at Sundance in a long time. Starring heavy hitters like Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson, the drama is based on the 1952 Jim Thompson novel. Ricki Lake, and a Real Housewives of New Jersey, attended the 8: The Mormon Propositionscreening.

A Gay Girl's Guide to Sundance: Prop 8 and Loreal Makeovers

Writer and photographer Jenn Kennedy continues her coverage of the 2010 Sundance Film Fest with an eye toward all things gay and lesbian. She checks out 8:The Mormon Proposition, and then checks in to the Loreal tent for a makeover.

Sundance Film Festival: Queer Brunch Photos

One of my favorite events at the Sundance Film Festival: Queer Brunch. Hundreds of gays pile into the Grub Steak, Absolute provides endless bloody marys and you get to rub elbows with every gay at Sundance. In attendance were: cast and crew of Four Faced Liar, 8: The Mormon Proposition and Howl, as well as GLAAD Executive Director Jarrett Barrios, filmmaker Candy Gutierrez and many more!

A Gay Girl's Guide to Sundance: Day Two, Joan Jett, 'The Runaways'

Writer and photographer Jenn Kennedy continues to find the gay and lesbian at the Sundance Film Festival. On her second day she met up with The Four-Faced Liar's Marja Lewis Ryan and Emily Peck, spotted Marisa Tomei and John C. Reilly and hit up Joan Jett's The Runaways' show, which boasted special guests Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart.

A Gay Girl's Guide to Sundance: Day One

Writer and photographer Jenn Kennedy is on hand at Sundance to guide SheWired readers to the gay or lesbian-ish films this year's festival hast to offer, including the Four Faced Liar.

Lesbians Do it Better: Holiday Gifts Under $30

The holidays are officially here and it’s time to start shopping. Not sure what to get that special lesbian in your life? The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune on your lady. Here are few crafty options, which are available online and cost under $30.

Love/Avon Army of Women: Be One in a Million

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Dr. Susan Love is answering the call for women’s health. Recently, her foundation (Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation) and the Avon Foundation for Women, a global leader in breast cancer research, joined forces to launch the Love/Avon Army of Women.

Stepping it Up: The New Lesbian Footwear!

Lesbians have come a long way from the Birkenstock / Croc footgear stereotype. Jenn Kennedy weighs in on the hottest shoes out there...'Footwear is something I can always seem to justify buying. There are beach days (flip-flops), black tie events (heels), shooting days (converse sneakers), client meetings (loafers) and girls' night out (boots). Living in Southern California, I have 30 variations in the category of sandal alone.'

Grilling for the Girls: BBQ 101

Lesbians love to BBQ and now that we're in the throws of summer writer Jenn Kennedy offers up some advice on how to throw the perfect barbecue, complete with recipes from renowned lesbian Chef Susan Feniger.

Fashion Forward: Dykes and their Denim

We dykes love our denim. Butch, femme, lipstick lesbian and boi...you name it. Jeans are essential to the lesbian look. Photographer and writer Jenn Kennedy takes a look at some denim options for you and your girl. Screw the "boyfriend" jean.

Golden Gate Gay: Traveling in San Francisco

Writer and photographer Jenn Kennedy leads us on a tour of San Francisco as a summer destination, visiting neighborhoods including Chinatown, The Haight, North Beach and of course, the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender hub, The Castro.

San Francisco Gay Pride: In Photos

San Francisco knows how to throw a party. They fill the streets with every color and stripe. Young and old, nude and clothed, you're guaranteed to see something shocking and curious. We attended last weekend's Dyke March and Gay Pride Parade along with thousands of others

Filmmaker Roberta Munroe Talks 'Shorts'

Aspiring filmmakers are almost as common as starlets in Los Angeles. People come to LA with a dream and do just about anything to make it happen. Like any industry, there are gatekeepers that red light or green light these dreams. Jenn Kennedy chatted with lesbian filmmaker and author Roberta Munroe to get the scoop on Outfest, Sundance and her book How Not to Make a Short Film.

Waving the Pride Flag in Weho: Video Part 2

Writer and photographer Jenn Kennedy heads out to West Hollywood to discover just what gays and lesbians know about Stonewall and the origins of gay pride!

Talking Pride and Stonewall in WeHo: Video

Writer and photographer Jenn Kennedy heads out to West Hollywood to discover just what gays and lesbians know about Stonewall and the origins of gay pride!

The Ace Hotel: Lesbian Friendly Palm Springs

The Ace, which already has locations in Seattle, Portland and New York, has a reputation for being a little kitschy, a little rock-n-roll. In Palm Springs, if you take the main drag through town, it eventually turns and becomes slightly more residential. That’s where the Ace sits. It’s close enough to get into the thick of things in 10 minutes, but separate enough to avoid the traffic and chaos.

Miami Beach Gay Pride Makes a Comeback!

It's been 10 years since uber lesbian and gay Miami held a Pride event. But this Saturday Miami Beach Gay Pride will change all that. With Grand Marshalls Patti LaBelle and Richie Rich music sensations India, Fanny Lu, Carol Jiani, Ceevox, and Jery will performing and music by DJ Maximus 3000, Miami's back in the Pride game.