Tuesday, December 31, 2013
(16) New Year, Same Ol? Foolishness ?
Republican Pizza Pies, Nipple Clamps, Porn Virgins, Naughty Blue Chippers, Ear Piercing Karaoke … does any of it really have any meaning?
(17) 1 Minute Commentary on Tom and Katie
It’s been common knowledge for decades that Tom shoots blanks. I know Morton thinks he has the lowdown, but he doesn’t … I DO!
Britney Spears Works Vegas Debut
The pop performer turned out a powerful performance for her Sin City debut.
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(65) ?Outrage? Director Kirby Dick
Interview with prolific filmmaker Kirby Dick on his controversial movie Outrage, which outs closeted gay politicians who vote to pass anti-gay legislation. His film SICK (1997) won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance and the Grand Prize at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Dick also directed the controversial TWIST OF FAITH (2005), a film about […]
San Diego LGBT Pride donates $10,000 to Stepping Stone by Staff Reporter
San Diego LGBT Pride donated $10,000 last week to Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc., which for 10 years has provided the GLBT community with alcohol and drug rehabilitation support through a variety of residential and non-residential treatment programs. The check was presented to Stepping Stone representatives at San Diego Pride’s board of directors meeting on Sept. 15.
“This type of community support mandates that we continue solving the financial issues that have been with us for some years now,” said Stepping Stone’s Board Chair Tom Reise. “On behalf of our entire board and staff, and especially our clients, we express deep gratitude and appreciation for this gift.”
To date, San Diego LGBT Pride has given more than $1…
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“This type of community support mandates that we continue solving the financial issues that have been with us for some years now,” said Stepping Stone’s Board Chair Tom Reise. “On behalf of our entire board and staff, and especially our clients, we express deep gratitude and appreciation for this gift.”
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Monday, December 30, 2013
Real Estate News
Fannie bares her teeth
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae - the hillbilly kissin’ cousins of the nation’s secondary mortgage market - instituted a long-needed reform to the sale process of its REO (foreclosed) properties. The “First Look” program gives buyers purchasing a primary residence for their own use, a 15-day head-start before investors can submit offers on the same property.
Nearly 18 months ago I met with the field staff of Congresswoman Susan Davis’ office on this matter and I was glad to see both Fannie and Freddie get on board. The problem in a nutshell is this: Investors, including large syndicators began snapping up foreclosures at an astonishing rate converting large percentages of owner-occupied housing into rental stock.
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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae - the hillbilly kissin’ cousins of the nation’s secondary mortgage market - instituted a long-needed reform to the sale process of its REO (foreclosed) properties. The “First Look” program gives buyers purchasing a primary residence for their own use, a 15-day head-start before investors can submit offers on the same property.
Nearly 18 months ago I met with the field staff of Congresswoman Susan Davis’ office on this matter and I was glad to see both Fannie and Freddie get on board. The problem in a nutshell is this: Investors, including large syndicators began snapping up foreclosures at an astonishing rate converting large percentages of owner-occupied housing into rental stock.
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Darren Young named one of the most powerful "Coming Outs" of 2013
WWE superstar Darren Young flew out of the closet at the prompting of a TMZ paparazzo in August upon arriving at LAX, Young was asked by TMZ whether a gay man...
?2 a.m. Satusfaction? by Inspired Enigma
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Planning a Whistler Ski Adventure
Ski season is just around the corner in North America's largest, and in the opinion of many, most beautiful ski resort community, Whistler, BC - the slopes usually get going around the third week of November. This friendly, attractive, and upscale town 77 miles north of Vancouver hosts one of the top GLBT winter events in the world, Whistler WinterPride, in late January (this year the celebration runs from January 26 to February 2). If you're thinking of attending this year, you'd be wise to start looking into hotel accommodations now, as some of the top properties can book up fast - here's our Whistler Gay Hotels Guide, which includes a mix of gay-friendly resorts and B&Bs. Whistler is good fun anytime of year. Well, personally, I'm not much for late spring - when many businesses take a hiatus, and the terrain can be a bit muddy. But the other three seasons are gorgeous, and there's still good skiing here well into April on Whistler Mountain, and until mid-May on Blackcomb (after which there's glacier skiing, starting in late June)....Read Full Post
Activists protest at Ugandan Consulate
A small number of activists gathered Dec. 29 in front of the Ugandan Consulate of Chicago, 7822 S. Dobson Ave., to protest the recent passage of anti-LGBT legislation by that nation's parliament. The group staged a prayer vigil as well.
Dining, Drinks & Desserts
The “ZIO’S EXPERIENCE” with 4 lovely lesbians
Greetings everyone, hope your week is going well. What a week in our busy world! The Senate did not pass DADT. The Republicans decided to start running on platforms which the Democrats created and former President Bill Clinton had some great words of advice for President Obama. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction!
This week my guests were 4 lovely lesbians, Christina our Editor, her partner Alice and their friends Joergie and Neally.
We selected ZIO’S Italian Restaurant on El Cajon Blvd in North Park. When I arrived, owner Darren James greeted me with his warm embrace and handshake. We have chatted several times on Facebook and this was our actual first time meeting in person.
My ladies had not yet arrived so I asked Darren to give me a tour of…
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Greetings everyone, hope your week is going well. What a week in our busy world! The Senate did not pass DADT. The Republicans decided to start running on platforms which the Democrats created and former President Bill Clinton had some great words of advice for President Obama. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction!
This week my guests were 4 lovely lesbians, Christina our Editor, her partner Alice and their friends Joergie and Neally.
We selected ZIO’S Italian Restaurant on El Cajon Blvd in North Park. When I arrived, owner Darren James greeted me with his warm embrace and handshake. We have chatted several times on Facebook and this was our actual first time meeting in person.
My ladies had not yet arrived so I asked Darren to give me a tour of…
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
Does the party ever stop?
An interview with Nick Lewis, bartender at various San Diego bars
Nick Lewis is a bartender for several Lesbian nights that are hosted across San Diego. Nick is from Boston and if you ever order a drink from her you will know right away because her charming Boston accent is a dead give away. Nick is a fan of Softball and Ice Hockey and her favorite team is North Eastern University. Along with working the wild San Diego nightlife, Nick is a huge fan of comfy clothes, movies or a good book. Nick has given us the opportunity to ask her a few questions about herself and her job.
GLT: What is your favorite part of the night at Bourbon Street?
NL: Well I think it’s only fair I give all my bars some credit LOL. Rich’s: every time the girls get on the bar. Brass Rail: every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month I love beca…
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Nick Lewis is a bartender for several Lesbian nights that are hosted across San Diego. Nick is from Boston and if you ever order a drink from her you will know right away because her charming Boston accent is a dead give away. Nick is a fan of Softball and Ice Hockey and her favorite team is North Eastern University. Along with working the wild San Diego nightlife, Nick is a huge fan of comfy clothes, movies or a good book. Nick has given us the opportunity to ask her a few questions about herself and her job.
GLT: What is your favorite part of the night at Bourbon Street?
NL: Well I think it’s only fair I give all my bars some credit LOL. Rich’s: every time the girls get on the bar. Brass Rail: every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month I love beca…
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Lesbian News - 10 Dec 2013
How Junk Science and Anti-Lesbian Prejudice Got 4 Women Sent to Prison for More Than a DecadeLesbian victim testifies of alleged 2008 gang rapeLesbian Playwright, Performer, Activist On How to Speak Out Against RacismI'm a Woman Who Loves a Woman, but Don't Call Me a LesbianOklahoma police respond to drunk lesbian ninja nunchuck brawlShould a Student Conceal Her Lesbian Identity in College Application Essays?
Review: K?s Choice Echo Mountain tour in Eindhoven
K’s Choice were supposed to play at the Effenaar shortly before Christmas 2010.
But I heard their American record company planned a US promo tour, which took precedent to their European one, so part of their European tour got postponed to a later date. I was informed the Eindhoven date was set for March 2nd, 2011. That was fine with me until I found out Serena Ryder and Melissa Etheridge were going to play Halifax Metro Centre the exact same day. Well, poop!
K’s Choice kicked off the Eindhoven concert with Favorite Adventure, a song they wrote for bass player Eric Grossman’s wedding. It was clear that this audience showed up to see K’s Choice - even though they gave opening act Arid, fellow Belgians, a shot. I have heard of them, and the one song I recognized off their set list was Too Late Tonight (which they played early on, but judging from the response from the audience, it might have been better if they played it towards the end of their set).
Singer Sarah announced at the start that this show consisted of two parts: an acoustic set and a full on “rock and roll” set. It’s very much like their latest album Echo Mountain of which the first disc contains up-tempo songs, and the second one consists of the slower songs and ballads. I was glad they decided to turn that around for the show and start off with the acoustic set first to get everybody warmed up and ready to rock out later.
The acoustic set lasted about half an hour (it seemed shorter), after which the band took a quick break, allowing their roadies to ready the stage for a regular rock concert.
I was pleasantly surprised when the band also played Virgin State Of Mind: Buffy fans may recognize this song from an episode in which K’s Choice had a cameo. They, of course, played their biggest hit - worldwide - Not An Addict as well.
I had a great time people watching: it almost felt like Pride. The audience consisted of people of all ages (anything from teenagers to your mom and dad), straight couples, lots of queer women. I eavesdropped on a conversation happening behind me where a straight guy introduced his lesbian friend to K’s Choice. (He, too, appreciated Sarah Bettens’s singing voice.)
K’s Choice came back for two encores. The first one was kicked off by Gert performing Shadowman, a song which (in a past tour) he had paired up with Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. It’s a slightly haunting song, and in total contrast to the rest of the show, but a good indicator the show is coming to an end. Both encores consisted of songs that are slower and have a more intimate feel to them.
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If I remember correctly, they ended the show with God In My Bed. People in the audience either hummed along, or were silently listening. And I was reminded of the fact there once was a time where smoking at venues and public spaces was still allowed: moments like these lent themselves to fish out one’s lighters and sway along to the music. Not anymore. People didn’t even take out their cell phones do to something similar.
Sarah thanked the audience for coming out (no pun intended), and said that playing at a sold out venue on their first date back in the Netherlands was wonderful. I had a great evening.
In case you’re interested, I found a slide show of band pictures taken at the Eindhoven show here.
But I heard their American record company planned a US promo tour, which took precedent to their European one, so part of their European tour got postponed to a later date. I was informed the Eindhoven date was set for March 2nd, 2011. That was fine with me until I found out Serena Ryder and Melissa Etheridge were going to play Halifax Metro Centre the exact same day. Well, poop!
K’s Choice kicked off the Eindhoven concert with Favorite Adventure, a song they wrote for bass player Eric Grossman’s wedding. It was clear that this audience showed up to see K’s Choice - even though they gave opening act Arid, fellow Belgians, a shot. I have heard of them, and the one song I recognized off their set list was Too Late Tonight (which they played early on, but judging from the response from the audience, it might have been better if they played it towards the end of their set).
Singer Sarah announced at the start that this show consisted of two parts: an acoustic set and a full on “rock and roll” set. It’s very much like their latest album Echo Mountain of which the first disc contains up-tempo songs, and the second one consists of the slower songs and ballads. I was glad they decided to turn that around for the show and start off with the acoustic set first to get everybody warmed up and ready to rock out later.
The acoustic set lasted about half an hour (it seemed shorter), after which the band took a quick break, allowing their roadies to ready the stage for a regular rock concert.
I was pleasantly surprised when the band also played Virgin State Of Mind: Buffy fans may recognize this song from an episode in which K’s Choice had a cameo. They, of course, played their biggest hit - worldwide - Not An Addict as well.
I had a great time people watching: it almost felt like Pride. The audience consisted of people of all ages (anything from teenagers to your mom and dad), straight couples, lots of queer women. I eavesdropped on a conversation happening behind me where a straight guy introduced his lesbian friend to K’s Choice. (He, too, appreciated Sarah Bettens’s singing voice.)
K’s Choice came back for two encores. The first one was kicked off by Gert performing Shadowman, a song which (in a past tour) he had paired up with Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. It’s a slightly haunting song, and in total contrast to the rest of the show, but a good indicator the show is coming to an end. Both encores consisted of songs that are slower and have a more intimate feel to them.
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If I remember correctly, they ended the show with God In My Bed. People in the audience either hummed along, or were silently listening. And I was reminded of the fact there once was a time where smoking at venues and public spaces was still allowed: moments like these lent themselves to fish out one’s lighters and sway along to the music. Not anymore. People didn’t even take out their cell phones do to something similar.
Sarah thanked the audience for coming out (no pun intended), and said that playing at a sold out venue on their first date back in the Netherlands was wonderful. I had a great evening.
In case you’re interested, I found a slide show of band pictures taken at the Eindhoven show here.
NOW Applauds the End of the Government Shutdown
http://now.org/press/10-13/10-17.htmlPresident Obama and the leadership of the Democratic Party for standing strong against the dangerous tactics of Tea Party ideologues, and call on Republican leaders to pledge that never again will they resort to governance-by-hostage-taking.
Toronto moves forward on gay-focused athletic centre set to receive some city funding
Only two members of council and mdash; Mayor Rob Ford and Councillor James Pasternak and mdash; voted against the proposed development by the 519 Church Street Community Centre, expected to cost about $100-million, one-third of which would be funded by the three levels of government.
NOW Calls for Janet Yellen to be Appointed Next Chair of the Federal Reserve
http://now.org/press/07-13/07-25.htmlThe National Organization for Women (NOW) today called on President Obama to appoint Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as chair of the Federal Reserve.
Jim Winsor?s Out & About: New Year?s Eve Guide to Hillcrest
New Year?s Eve is this coming Tuesday, and as I?ve done in the past, here is my list of parties and club events in Hillcrest and the surrounding gayborhoods on the 31st, in which you can ring in the New Year:
3 pm: Brew Year's Eve at Hillcrest Brewing Company
4 pm: New Year's Eve Party at Jake's on Sixth
New Year?s Eve is this coming Tuesday, and as Jim has done in the past, here is his list of parties and club events in Hillcrest and the surrounding gayborhoods on the 31st, in which you can ring in the New Year.
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3 pm: Brew Year's Eve at Hillcrest Brewing Company
4 pm: New Year's Eve Party at Jake's on Sixth
New Year?s Eve is this coming Tuesday, and as Jim has done in the past, here is his list of parties and club events in Hillcrest and the surrounding gayborhoods on the 31st, in which you can ring in the New Year.
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POZitively Speaking
21st Annual AIDS WALK & RUN A HUGE SUCCESS!
Thousands participated in the 21st Annual Aids Walk Run event, in Balboa Park, to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS, and raise funds for more that 20 San Diego County organizations. From its beginning in 1989, the Annual Aids Walk Run event has helped raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS, which has become an epidemic of global proportions. The event helps to raise funds through donations to help over twenty San Diego County service organizations. The San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative combines donations from other philanthropists and foundations qualifying for matching funds and has raised millions over the years, distributing half a million dollars to community-based HIV/AIDS service orga…
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Thousands participated in the 21st Annual Aids Walk Run event, in Balboa Park, to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS, and raise funds for more that 20 San Diego County organizations. From its beginning in 1989, the Annual Aids Walk Run event has helped raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS, which has become an epidemic of global proportions. The event helps to raise funds through donations to help over twenty San Diego County service organizations. The San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative combines donations from other philanthropists and foundations qualifying for matching funds and has raised millions over the years, distributing half a million dollars to community-based HIV/AIDS service orga…
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
The Compton’s Cafeteria riot
“This is gay San Francisco. An inside look at the life of San Francisco’s homosexuals. They number 90,000— at least according to police department figures. They work to hide their sexual orientation by day, and only at night do they show their true colors.
The city’s downtown Tenderloin District is the home ground of the always visible segment of the city’s homosexuals and transvestites. The drag queens are here at Turk and Taylor.
So frequent were the fights between screaming queens in the 2 to 3 a.m. period that police — even in permissive San Francisco — had had enough, and asked an all night cafeteria to close by midnight.”
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The city’s downtown Tenderloin District is the home ground of the always visible segment of the city’s homosexuals and transvestites. The drag queens are here at Turk and Taylor.
So frequent were the fights between screaming queens in the 2 to 3 a.m. period that police — even in permissive San Francisco — had had enough, and asked an all night cafeteria to close by midnight.”
So began the 2005 documentary “Screaming Queens; The Riot at the Compton&rs…
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Duck Dynasty Patriarch Will Return
A&E reverses Phil Robertson's suspension but also says it will produce PSAs 'promoting unity, tolerance and acceptance among all people.'
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SNL = Saturday Night's Lesbian?
Congratulations to Kate Mckinnon for being the first openly gay human to be on SNL :) Thank you to my pizza pie Sarah for letting me know!MSN had this to say: "Saturday Night Live" has increased their collection of XX chromosomes by adding Upright Citizen's Brigade sketchtress Kate McKinnon to the show. McKinnon, formerly of LOGO's "Big Gay Sketch Show," becomes the fourth female in the current cast and will make her Studio 8H debut on the April 7, Sofia Vergara-hosted episode. McKinnon has done several UCB solo shows and has cast herself in delightfully demented roles. McKinnon also becomes SNL's first openly lesbian cast member, one who outed herself at a church-sponsored theatre camp. "I was speaking in front of 250 people and thought 'Wouldn't it be wacky if I came out during this speech,'" she told OutImpact. "It was scary but it was fun."She sounds fun. Now if only they could get a black woman on the show, we'd be good!
Sexy Male Models and Obamacare! SIGN ME UP!
Male Models and Obamacare! SIGN ME UP!Full Frontal Freedom has teamed up with Out2Enroll
(the new effort by the Center for American Progress, the Sellers Dorsey
Foundation, and the Federal Agencies Project to try and get LGBT signed
up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act) for a new
Christmas video featuring a few sexy guys from Santas workshop, in their bulging underwear!!W A T C H
(the new effort by the Center for American Progress, the Sellers Dorsey
Foundation, and the Federal Agencies Project to try and get LGBT signed
up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act) for a new
Christmas video featuring a few sexy guys from Santas workshop, in their bulging underwear!!W A T C H
'Husbands' Writer Announced as Guest at Comic-Con 2014
Husbands and Buffy the Vampire Slayer writer Jane Espenson will appear at Comic-Con International 2014.
Contributor:
Patrick Yacco
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THEATER REVIEW Tribes
Playwright: Nina Raine. At: Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Tickets: 312-335-1650; www.steppenwolf.org; $20-$82. Runs through: Feb. 9
In the Pit
Leather labors of love
All over the country leather people are competing for local titles so that they may represent their communities at home and also at international contests next year. Producing a contest is an expensive and time consuming labor of love but the leather women of San Diego have found an ingenious way to raise funds and put a little camp into a community that sometimes takes itself way too seriously. Next Saturday, October 9th is the thirteenth annual Butch Revue which will benefit the charities of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and SD Leather Pride. Former Ms. World Leather and producer of Ms San Diego Leather, Annie Romano is the founder of the Butch Revue which was initially a fundraiser for her travel fund when she ran for IMsL in 1998 during her reign a…
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All over the country leather people are competing for local titles so that they may represent their communities at home and also at international contests next year. Producing a contest is an expensive and time consuming labor of love but the leather women of San Diego have found an ingenious way to raise funds and put a little camp into a community that sometimes takes itself way too seriously. Next Saturday, October 9th is the thirteenth annual Butch Revue which will benefit the charities of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and SD Leather Pride. Former Ms. World Leather and producer of Ms San Diego Leather, Annie Romano is the founder of the Butch Revue which was initially a fundraiser for her travel fund when she ran for IMsL in 1998 during her reign a…
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"But Honey I Swear, I AM Not Skylar from American Idol, Innit"
The accents here are pretty strong, so I will translate. Basically, the blonde is trying to convince the brunette that she's not having an affair with me, and the brunette is trying to convince us all that she's not Skylar from American Idol. They do all of this quite convincingly while kissing each other constantly for 9 minutes. Oh and don't let the unfortunate screenshot fool you. You'll be crying, but for much different reasons:) 'Sophie & Sian' from the TV show 'Coronation.' If you loved that like I did, check out this GREAT, great interview with the two actresses: DALLAS, TX, SUNDAY, JULY 1ST! Just $5 before 9 (w/RSVP)
Friday, December 27, 2013
HIV/AIDS and the Military After 28 Years
Randy Shilts very accurately described the early stages of the treatment of HIV/AIDS in the military in his ground breaking book And The Band Played On. In short he described a military that when faced with an epidemic that at the time was largely viewed as being a gay disease, against the odds, they chose the higher road. The military’s initial response while far from perfect, was among the most progressive at the time.
Among other things the military made the wise choice of letting medical fact rather than social stigma and fear guide their policy. They recognized early on that HIV was not transmitted through casual contact and therefor those who had contracted HIV were not a threat to their coworkers. That realization led to a sensible policy tha…
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Among other things the military made the wise choice of letting medical fact rather than social stigma and fear guide their policy. They recognized early on that HIV was not transmitted through casual contact and therefor those who had contracted HIV were not a threat to their coworkers. That realization led to a sensible policy tha…
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New trans art awards recognizes Chicagoans
Chicago's transgender community has gained national visibility in recent years for its activism on housing and legal issues, but its artists have been less visible. That could be changing, thanks to a new award spotlighting four local artists.
Friday Abs
Just some gratuitous flesh in diesel underwear for Friday.
Gay newsView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
Gay newsView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
New Yorks Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Ticket Deals
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, with the Radio City Rockettes, has
been high-kicking off the Holiday season with classic dance numbers,
special effects, gorgeous costumes and innovative staging since 1933.
Every year, more than one million people enter Radio City Music Hall to
see the one-of-a-kind show and participate in a classic New York
tradition. In fact, for many theatergoers, the Radio City Christmas
Spectacular is an annual event, right up there with the Rockefeller
Christmas tree and the Holiday window displays, and a quintessential
part of the Christmas-in-New-York experience. Get ticket deals here!ALSO......A Christmas Story, The MusicalIt?s been 30 years since the film A Christmas Story
debuted, and the holiday hijinks of the Depression-era Parker family
have been part of American culture ever since. Driven by nine-year-old
Ralphie Parker?s desperate wish to find a Red Ryder BB Gun in his
stocking, the movie has become an annual event, joining It?s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street
in the pantheon of Christmas classics. Now reimagined for the stage as a
musical, the holiday hit will once again come to the stage in December. GET TICKET DEALS HERE!
been high-kicking off the Holiday season with classic dance numbers,
special effects, gorgeous costumes and innovative staging since 1933.
Every year, more than one million people enter Radio City Music Hall to
see the one-of-a-kind show and participate in a classic New York
tradition. In fact, for many theatergoers, the Radio City Christmas
Spectacular is an annual event, right up there with the Rockefeller
Christmas tree and the Holiday window displays, and a quintessential
part of the Christmas-in-New-York experience. Get ticket deals here!ALSO......A Christmas Story, The MusicalIt?s been 30 years since the film A Christmas Story
debuted, and the holiday hijinks of the Depression-era Parker family
have been part of American culture ever since. Driven by nine-year-old
Ralphie Parker?s desperate wish to find a Red Ryder BB Gun in his
stocking, the movie has become an annual event, joining It?s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street
in the pantheon of Christmas classics. Now reimagined for the stage as a
musical, the holiday hit will once again come to the stage in December. GET TICKET DEALS HERE!
Couples start planning after Maryland voters approve marriage equality
Company president, Kathryn Hamm, sat down with Hatzel Vela of ABC7 News in Washington DC after the November 2012 marriage equality victory in Maryland to learn more about same-sex wedding trends in Maryland.
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My favorite time of year?
The month of May is a time for celebration, a time for titillation, a time for good vibrations…it is National Continue reading →
Best Lesbian Movies of 2013
If anyone knows lesbian movies, it's Jenni Olson, VP of consumer marketing at Wolfe Video. Wolfe is the largest distributor of LGBT films, so I asked Jenni if she would be interested in compiling a list of this year's best lesbian films. She agreed, but couldn't stop at just 10. Some of these you can rent or stream right now, others are still playing in the theater. Check out the list of Top Ten Lesbian Films for 2013.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
New Book looks at the history of New York Nightlife...THE FUN: THE SOCIAL PRACTICE OF NIGHTLIFE IN NYC
Surveying the evolving nature of nightlife in New York City, THE FUN: The Social Practice of Nightlife in NYC
is a first-of-its-kind publication, documenting the new forms of
nightlife practitioners to emerge since the turn of the millennium.
Through profiles of over 30 artists, including the royalty of Manhattan
nightlife like Susanne Bartsch and Ladyfag; hybrid forms like Xtapussy
and FCKNLZ; the continuation of minimal wave and goth communities
through Pendu Disco; and the vibrant queer scenes of JUDY, Frankie
Sharp, and My Chiffon is Wet, THE FUN documents the rich
contemporary cultural activity keeping NYC as weird and innovative as
decades past.
Accompanying these profiles are essays by a range of
voices in the nightlife, including artists Rob Roth and Genesis
P-Orridge, curators and critics Claire Bishop and Jake Yuzna, as well as
journalist Michael Musto providing both historical context and
contemporary understanding of nightlife as a vital artistic practice
that has been marginalized by the arts sector for hundreds of years.
THE FUN traces the history of nightlife as it has evolved,
from the explosion of large and small discos throughout the 1970s like
Studio 54, which paved the way for 80s megaclubs; the candy-colored club
kid movement of Michael Alig and the Limelight in the early 90s; the
parallel expansion of the boundary shattering merger of drag,
performance, and music in downtown venues such as the Pyramid Club and
Mother; the rise of Brooklyn as a new focal point in the 2000s with the
emergence of Luxx, Secret Project Robot, Silent Barn and other hybrid
arts/music/nightlife venues; and on into the many vibrant forms found
today.
(Paperback, 8.5 x 10.33 inches, 336 pages, ISBN:
978-1-57687-659-6, $39.95)
Richie Rich and Traver Rains, aka Heatherette got to enjoy the club scene as well as celebrity and notoriety. Pop culture loved Heatherette, but so did society princesses. Everyone
from Paris Hilton and Lydia Hearst to the Backstreet Boys, Foxy Brown
and Gwen Stefani was drawn to their taste for sparkly streetwear glam.
"The clothes were attention getting and fun," Heatherette's longtime
friend and muse Amanda Lepore remembers. "They had a distinct look,
which at that time -- everyone wanted it. David LaChapelle was using it. All the
celebrities wanted it. It was in demand." (from Paper Mag).
Since their last show Rains moved to LA to pursue photography
while Rich is set to launching two fashion lines this spring: Rich
& Warr, a mens line, and a womens, Chantilly Rich, with Chantilly
Lace designer, Chantelle Warr. Although busy, Rich still has his eye on
the club scene. "It's been fun watching the new generation of kids. When
I moved to New York I was 'the new' to the old nightlife generation,"
Richie says. "Now it's fun to see all the new kids coming on the block
and dressing up. I feel like the style is coming back. Who knows, maybe
Heatherette will too."
is a first-of-its-kind publication, documenting the new forms of
nightlife practitioners to emerge since the turn of the millennium.
Through profiles of over 30 artists, including the royalty of Manhattan
nightlife like Susanne Bartsch and Ladyfag; hybrid forms like Xtapussy
and FCKNLZ; the continuation of minimal wave and goth communities
through Pendu Disco; and the vibrant queer scenes of JUDY, Frankie
Sharp, and My Chiffon is Wet, THE FUN documents the rich
contemporary cultural activity keeping NYC as weird and innovative as
decades past.
Accompanying these profiles are essays by a range of
voices in the nightlife, including artists Rob Roth and Genesis
P-Orridge, curators and critics Claire Bishop and Jake Yuzna, as well as
journalist Michael Musto providing both historical context and
contemporary understanding of nightlife as a vital artistic practice
that has been marginalized by the arts sector for hundreds of years.
THE FUN traces the history of nightlife as it has evolved,
from the explosion of large and small discos throughout the 1970s like
Studio 54, which paved the way for 80s megaclubs; the candy-colored club
kid movement of Michael Alig and the Limelight in the early 90s; the
parallel expansion of the boundary shattering merger of drag,
performance, and music in downtown venues such as the Pyramid Club and
Mother; the rise of Brooklyn as a new focal point in the 2000s with the
emergence of Luxx, Secret Project Robot, Silent Barn and other hybrid
arts/music/nightlife venues; and on into the many vibrant forms found
today.
(Paperback, 8.5 x 10.33 inches, 336 pages, ISBN:
978-1-57687-659-6, $39.95)
Richie Rich and Traver Rains, aka Heatherette got to enjoy the club scene as well as celebrity and notoriety. Pop culture loved Heatherette, but so did society princesses. Everyone
from Paris Hilton and Lydia Hearst to the Backstreet Boys, Foxy Brown
and Gwen Stefani was drawn to their taste for sparkly streetwear glam.
"The clothes were attention getting and fun," Heatherette's longtime
friend and muse Amanda Lepore remembers. "They had a distinct look,
which at that time -- everyone wanted it. David LaChapelle was using it. All the
celebrities wanted it. It was in demand." (from Paper Mag).
Since their last show Rains moved to LA to pursue photography
while Rich is set to launching two fashion lines this spring: Rich
& Warr, a mens line, and a womens, Chantilly Rich, with Chantilly
Lace designer, Chantelle Warr. Although busy, Rich still has his eye on
the club scene. "It's been fun watching the new generation of kids. When
I moved to New York I was 'the new' to the old nightlife generation,"
Richie says. "Now it's fun to see all the new kids coming on the block
and dressing up. I feel like the style is coming back. Who knows, maybe
Heatherette will too."
(18) Xanax and Rehab ?All In One? Trip
Sandi’s shares her Xanax experience in a “1″ minute commentary.
Urge Senate to Pass Military Justice Improvement Act
http://action.now.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=8810Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) bill, the Military Justice Improvement Act (S. 967), that would establish an independent, objective and unbiased military justice system to better respond to the epidemic of sexual assault in the U.S. military will soon come to a floor vote in the Senate.
The Dinah 2011: Day 3
They're here, they're queer, and you might just react with fear. Videos of 10,000 lesbians in the desert.
6 Worst Parents of 2013
2013 may have been a banner year for LGBT rights, but these parents clearly didn't get the memo.
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Community News
Flicks host football and radio station for the next Charger home game
Enjoy Monday night football and Karaoke at Flicks, 1017 University Avenue, San Diego. Flicks is the only bar in Hillcrest that shows all the games on Sunday on all TVs in High Definition. Every Sunday doors open at 9 a.m. with a special on Coors Light pitchers at $4.50 all day and free food. Prizes are given away after the game! Karaoke starts at 10:00pm with Host Rebekah. Enjoy a $3 shot with every drink purchase. On Sunday October 2nd for the next Chargers home game, 105.3 FM radio station will be broadcasting their pre game show live from Flicks at 10:00 a.m. for three hours, with loads of give-a-ways and prizes.
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
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Enjoy Monday night football and Karaoke at Flicks, 1017 University Avenue, San Diego. Flicks is the only bar in Hillcrest that shows all the games on Sunday on all TVs in High Definition. Every Sunday doors open at 9 a.m. with a special on Coors Light pitchers at $4.50 all day and free food. Prizes are given away after the game! Karaoke starts at 10:00pm with Host Rebekah. Enjoy a $3 shot with every drink purchase. On Sunday October 2nd for the next Chargers home game, 105.3 FM radio station will be broadcasting their pre game show live from Flicks at 10:00 a.m. for three hours, with loads of give-a-ways and prizes.
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
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(58) Slut Bitch Cunt
Eminem & Dr. Dre’s�bitter response to Mariah;�Another Rant�about�Republicrat Demublicans;�Nikki, Bobbi, and Lalee call in�to chat about H20, a Sexless Marriage, Crooked Cash Businesses in the NY, Rude LA Drivers,�Tranny Chasing Music: Talk to Me – Peaches PSA’s: Kiko Lombardi of http://www.Visitronix.com
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Is the Salvation Army Anti-Gay?
As you hurry about in the mall or downtown, this holiday season, you're sure to pass by bell-ringers for the Salvation Army. The Christian charity has been helping people overcome poverty since the 1800s. Sure, their services do help many people, but at what cost? Before you throw your spare change into one of the red buckets you see out and about this holiday season, educate yourself on the Salvation Army and it's policies toward gays and lesbians....Read Full Post
Award winning singer/songwriter Nhojj returned home to celebrate SASOD's decade of LGBT activism in Guyana.
(06-20-13) --The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD), a human rights organization in Guyana welcomed 3x OUTMusic Award winner Nhojj to headline its 10 year anniversary concert and celebration dubbed -- SASOD at 10: Nhojj & Friends on Stage? on Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Sidewalk Caf� & Jazz Club in Georgetown.
Which Member of One Direction is Gay?
Which Member of One Direction is Gay? Are there any gay members of One Direction? Do any of them actually know themselves? Take a look at the history of boy bands with members coming out as gay.
Irish boy band Westlife star Mark Feehily declared he was gay and in a relationship with Kevin McDaid, who used to be in boyband V. Westlife memebrs fully supported Mark as did Westlife's fans.
Irish boy band Boyzone were the biggest boy band in Britain - six number ones, 10 million albums, sold-out arena tours with a not a dry seat in the house - and Stephen Gately was (secretly at first) gay. Sadly Stephen passed away last year from a congenital heart problem.
Lance Bass from US boy band N-Sync came out in 2006. "I knew that I was in this popular band and I had four other guys' careers in my hand, and I knew that if I ever acted on it or even said (that I was gay), it would overpower everything," said Bass at the time, referring to bandmates Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake.
Jonathan Knight from US Boy Band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) is reported by Perez Hilton as gay. Johnathan dated a Brazilian model (Kyle Wilker), until he spilled the beans on his boy band boyfriends.
UK boy band Take That have no out gay members. Robbie Williams has joked many times about being gay but has sued The Mirror for libelous reports about his sexuality.
McFly are very cool and very supportive of their gay fan base. The boys recently got their willies out on the stage of gay London club institution G.A.Y. The one on the left is particularly cute. He has an amazing body.
So which one of One Direction do you think is gay?
The one in purple?
The One Direction boys are working very hard on the X Factor to make it in the tough world of music. I'm sure they will do well winning or otherwise. They really don't need speculation on their sexuality, but they are sure going to get it.
JLS last year's X Factor definitely all look straight. It will be interesting to see if a boy band every has an out gay member from the get-go.
Comments please guys!
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Irish boy band Westlife star Mark Feehily declared he was gay and in a relationship with Kevin McDaid, who used to be in boyband V. Westlife memebrs fully supported Mark as did Westlife's fans.
Irish boy band Boyzone were the biggest boy band in Britain - six number ones, 10 million albums, sold-out arena tours with a not a dry seat in the house - and Stephen Gately was (secretly at first) gay. Sadly Stephen passed away last year from a congenital heart problem.
Lance Bass from US boy band N-Sync came out in 2006. "I knew that I was in this popular band and I had four other guys' careers in my hand, and I knew that if I ever acted on it or even said (that I was gay), it would overpower everything," said Bass at the time, referring to bandmates Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake.
Jonathan Knight from US Boy Band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) is reported by Perez Hilton as gay. Johnathan dated a Brazilian model (Kyle Wilker), until he spilled the beans on his boy band boyfriends.
UK boy band Take That have no out gay members. Robbie Williams has joked many times about being gay but has sued The Mirror for libelous reports about his sexuality.
McFly are very cool and very supportive of their gay fan base. The boys recently got their willies out on the stage of gay London club institution G.A.Y. The one on the left is particularly cute. He has an amazing body.
So which one of One Direction do you think is gay?
The one in purple?
The One Direction boys are working very hard on the X Factor to make it in the tough world of music. I'm sure they will do well winning or otherwise. They really don't need speculation on their sexuality, but they are sure going to get it.
JLS last year's X Factor definitely all look straight. It will be interesting to see if a boy band every has an out gay member from the get-go.
Comments please guys!
Gay newsView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
How to work in/move to a gay supportive country where same-sex marriage is legal?
I'm looking to work in/maybe move to, a country where same-sex marriage is legal and gay people are treated equally. Any recommendations? Any advice from expatriates?
I've been in a committed and loving relationship with my partner for over 6 years. Looking forward, I would like to move to a country where I can get married, live, work, raise a family and be openly gay in a country with as much respect from the law and the community as everyone else. I'm lucky to be well-qualified and am considered talented in my work, with a Master's, several published papers, and a Bachelor's from an Ivy League university in Electrical Engineering and Physics, and 6 years of work experience as an expert on solar energy and semiconductor technology. I've business consulting experience and am trilingual, in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Unfortunately I also grew up in a place where most gay people are closeted at work and society. Most gay people face heavy and regular discrimination and ignorance in most major areas of life, from the law, society, employment, family, to the government. It's a daily toll to be closeted, and it's very difficult to have a home of your own if you're gay, not to mention raise a family.
I would like to work in a city/country where I can be out, equal, and have my children proud to tell their schoolmates they have two mothers. Of course, I would like to be able to have my partner join me as soon as possible.
Preferably this is a place where, while same-sex marriage is legal, gay people are treated the same as straight people, and it's easy for new people to fit in. A place where people don't avert their eyes when you hold hands with your partner in public, don't blink when you tell them you're gay, and you and your partner are invited, as a matter of course, to straight friends' homes. It'd be good if it's a city or place open to different races and cultures.
What would your advice be? What cities, places and companies to work for would you recommend?
If you've moved cities or countries before with your partner, what was your experience? How did you secure a job in a new city? What did you do to make new friends and get used to a new culture? How did you and your partner make such a huge life change as easily manageable and successful as possible?
I've been in a committed and loving relationship with my partner for over 6 years. Looking forward, I would like to move to a country where I can get married, live, work, raise a family and be openly gay in a country with as much respect from the law and the community as everyone else. I'm lucky to be well-qualified and am considered talented in my work, with a Master's, several published papers, and a Bachelor's from an Ivy League university in Electrical Engineering and Physics, and 6 years of work experience as an expert on solar energy and semiconductor technology. I've business consulting experience and am trilingual, in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Unfortunately I also grew up in a place where most gay people are closeted at work and society. Most gay people face heavy and regular discrimination and ignorance in most major areas of life, from the law, society, employment, family, to the government. It's a daily toll to be closeted, and it's very difficult to have a home of your own if you're gay, not to mention raise a family.
I would like to work in a city/country where I can be out, equal, and have my children proud to tell their schoolmates they have two mothers. Of course, I would like to be able to have my partner join me as soon as possible.
Preferably this is a place where, while same-sex marriage is legal, gay people are treated the same as straight people, and it's easy for new people to fit in. A place where people don't avert their eyes when you hold hands with your partner in public, don't blink when you tell them you're gay, and you and your partner are invited, as a matter of course, to straight friends' homes. It'd be good if it's a city or place open to different races and cultures.
What would your advice be? What cities, places and companies to work for would you recommend?
If you've moved cities or countries before with your partner, what was your experience? How did you secure a job in a new city? What did you do to make new friends and get used to a new culture? How did you and your partner make such a huge life change as easily manageable and successful as possible?
I Flunked GirlSpeak
Women.They are so hard to understand that I have no idea how it is that I am even gay.I have only had one love in my life and she was an entire 6-year course in learning the language of women. The fact that I am now single should tell you that I got an "F" in GirlSpeak. However, I did pick up a few things from my own (as well as others) experiences. I hope that you, my reader, may benefit somehow from my fuck-ups.Lesson 1: Forget her actual words. They mean nothing.She might say something like "Leave me alone." It seems like this would be an easy fix. Leave her alone. A logical, linear thinker might make the mistake of leaving her alone. And then her feelings will be hurt because you left her alone. To her, you don't care about her at all because you left her alone. What she really wants is for you to fight to be with her, to not leave her side, to comfort her and be present with her.Until the next time she says me "Leave me alone." Then, you might try to be by her side and be present with her or comfort her and that bitch will try to shank you. Because this time, "Leave me alone" really means "Get the hell away from me!" Scratch your head all you want... you will NOT figure this out so don't waste your time trying. Take away: There is no take away. Women are crazy.--------------------------------------------------------------Lesson 2: Women will spill their pain out before you and you had better not try to help clean that shit up.A million times I have listened to women share a problem or concern with me. Very often, it would be an easy fix. I would even wonder why we were talking about it when the solution is so simple. And yet it never is.Example:Her: "My co-worker is such a difficult woman to work with. Every day when we have lunch together, she always complains about her health problems and it starts to bring me down. I try to tell her what she can do to change her health but she ignores my advice. By the end of the week, I feel so negative and I don't want to be around her or spend any time with her."Me: "Stop eating with her."Her: (silence with an icy glare)Me: "What?"Her: "I don't want you to solve my problems. I just want you to listen to them!"(Like your co-worker wants you to do with her?)Take Away: There is no take away. Women are crazy.--------------------------------------------------------------Lesson 3: Everyone wants you. You may not know this but when you think someone is being polite, you are a stupid fool. They want you and you are just too dumb to know it. Thank God she is there to point it out to you. Otherwise, you would never know when you are being hit on. (My dad's wife subscribes to this viewpoint - she's so cute!)Take Away: There is no take away. Women are crazy. ----------------------------------------------------------------
(72) Master of Intellectassy
Solo Rant. Lots of yelling. Warning: If you are in love with 0bama DO NOT listen to this show and start whining. Just continue shunning us, we love that. Maybe it was the guy who shot the TV at Bristol Palin over Dancing with the Stars who Twittered TLM last night. He tried to school […]
Queer Beer: a beer for gays and lesbians
A Mexican company has launched a new beer aimed at the gay and lesbian community that will also be exported to other countries, company officials said.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
(55-A) O Solo Mio mj, perez, pride
Be sure to tune in to part B. of this show which is right under this one Late posting this so it’s a bit dated. Haven’t had time for an official gay pride show, hope this solo bit will do. Part A. RIP MJ or maybe not; Perez: Is language an excuse for violence? Does […]
(67) bell hooks
� Lovers, We are still on a bit of a vacay and hope to return soon. In the meanwhile, we managed to snag part of an interview we heard on WBAI with esteemed author, thinker, teacher, and�theorist on feminism, gender, race, class and culture, bell hooks, author of over 20 books. She discuesses parenting, critical […]
Va. Marriage Lawsuit Proceeds, Without Gov. as Defendant
Gov. Bob McDonnell's duties do not involve enforcing marriage laws, so he'll no longer be a defendant in the suit seeking marriage equality in the state, a judge has ruled.
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January 2012 - Life on the road (and my own bed)
I've been wanting to share a lot that's happened over the last 5 or so weeks with you guys, but it seemed so overwhelming because I didn't know exactly where/how to start. Yesterday I read a musician's blog and what she does is summarizes her work by the month. So a few days into a month, she'll write about the preceding month. I dig that, so I shall henceforth be stealing this idea from Hannah:)I won't bore you with ALL of the details of how I got to this point, but basically, I spent months and months in my early-mid 20s booking and tour managing some of my indie friends' tours. This was thousands of miles traveled, several hotels and friends' couches crashed, and lots and lots of gas station food partaken...ofeth. All of this was of course after spending weeks booking the actual shows one by one, and talking to people with names like 'Snake' and 'Timber' asking if my friend(s) could play at their venue. For every show I booked, I got at least 10 'no's. I also heard hundreds of 'no's when I was publishing my music magazine INTERLUDE.So things haven't always been easy and I've spent plenty of time sleeping on the floor, the couch, and every once in a while, in beds. All the while though, I've been networking and making friends in various production roles, at various levels of success. The tenacity paid off when just a couple of days before New Year's, I was asked to help out with the production of a show out of town.The artist was CeeLo Green, and the show was the headlining Allstate BCS Fanfest event in New Orleans. So on New Year's Eve, I watched my new boss sing during the NYE countdown in Times Square, and a few hours later, I was hard at work helping to advance his next show.It was in New Orleans that I met CeeLo, the Goodie Mob, and CeeLo's incredible band for the first time. They're all amazingly talented and some of the nicest people I've ever met. The city was SO full of energy during these few days in particular because of the big game, and aside from being physically exhausted from all the work we did, I was on cloud 9 the entire time. I also got to meet this cool performer named DJ Ruckus. You guys should check him out. He is a REALLY sweet guy, and kinda blew my mind with how talented he is.(New Orleans stage during soundcheck!>(CeeLo's lighting/video director Fraser and me after the New Orleans show...right outside our production office/backstage area)I flew back to my new home in Houston for a few days to work on the next shows...and then it was back in the air. I can already tell that this year I will probably spend more time in the security line at airports than in my own bedroom. But do you see me complaining? Nope! And if you ever do, please feel free to slap me about my person.January was capped off the same way it started: EPIC...ly. Or whatever.I was flown to Miami and Montego Bay, Jamaica for 2 big shows. Miami's show was at the Fontainebleau hotel in their venue LIV and Jamaica's was the Jazz and Blues Festival where CeeLo was Saturday night's headliner. Friday night's headliner was Celine Dion! I definitely got spoiled with our accommodations that week and I'm not sure I'll know how to do anything without wearing a plush robe and having room service every 3 hours now that I've tasted the good life. I was also in the same room with Bobby Brown for a couple of hours while a Jamaican lady sang a 45 minute Whitney Houston medley to about 25k people...needless to say it was all sorts of awkward, but thats another story for another time. Anyhoo...I love robes!(My awesome view from my room in Miami)(The view from the hotel's private beach....cause THAT happens)It's pretty awesome to get to see everyone at the top of their game. Everyone in this team comes in ready to work hard, do their thing, and then celebrate just as passionately. I dig the pace of it all. And I think I'm going to like it here. I feel like Annie just moved into Mr. Warbucks' place and having a look around.(My view of soundcheck in Jamaica, mon!)While I was at the hotel in Jamaica, I saw these two chicks playing pool. My dar went into overdrive. I said to myself, I says 'Self...I spy homosexuals.' And Self agreed with me. But we were in Jamaica which isn't very lezzy friendly, AND I didn't wanna just walk up to them and say "LESBIANS!...welcome." No, this wasn't Weho, after all. So I did what any self-respecting gay blogger would have done: I walked up to them and I said 'If I said 'Shane is my homegirl,' would it mean anything to you?" They paused...stared at me for a while--enough time for me to be frightened even though they were a good 6 inches shorter than me and I could TOTALLY outrun them--and then one of them said, "HELL YEAH IT WOULD!" and we all hugged. It was awesome!! I recommend it as an icebreaker at your local deli or Jamaican hotel situation.Oh and did I mention everyone is British?? Well, not everyone. But like...more than half of the people I deal with are incredibly English and it rocks my world. Here are background singers Annabel and Jodie. The girls were drinking TEA. Can't make this stuff up!Not sure what's on the horizon for February and the rest of 2012, but I do know it will be filled with experiences I've never had before, new friends, hard work, hard play, and more robes than you can shake a robe at!
Stopping the National Organization for Marriage
I don't think I've seen a better response to a misleading ad than this one. Thanks Stop8
SDGLN Poll: Readers divulge their Christmas spending habits
SAN DIEGO ? Readers of San Diego Gay & Lesbian News who took our poll say they don?t go overboard buying presents for Christmas.
Our poll question was: What are your spending habits on Christmas presents?
The results, which are not scientific, reveal that 78% of readers say they are ?modest? in their Christmas spending, 11% spend lavishly, while 11% say they fall somewhere in between.
The new SDGLN Poll question asks readers: Do you re-gift?
The new SDGLN Poll question asks readers: Do you re-gift?
Our poll question was: What are your spending habits on Christmas presents?
The results, which are not scientific, reveal that 78% of readers say they are ?modest? in their Christmas spending, 11% spend lavishly, while 11% say they fall somewhere in between.
The new SDGLN Poll question asks readers: Do you re-gift?
The new SDGLN Poll question asks readers: Do you re-gift?
Kids Views on Gay Marriage - MUST SEE
MOST of these kids find gay marriage so acceptable!Pretty Amazing views!WATCH
GLOV Announces Guardian Award Recipients: Group honoring volunteers, community leaders, government officials for work in combating hate crimes in D.C.
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Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV), a program of The DC Center dedicated to preventing and responding to violence against the District's LGBT community, will celebrate six honorees with the GLOV Guardian Award for contributions to combating hate crimes at an awards ceremony Dec. 18.
Guardian Awards are given annually to those individuals and organizations that have been proactive in combating anti-LGBT violence in Washington. This year's awardees include two GLOV volunteers, Paul Tupper, who also serves as the group's secretary, and Alan Shih.
Guardian Awards will also go to Ruby Corado, executive director of the LGBT community center Casa Ruby, and the Network for Victim Recovery of DC. Closing out the list of 2013 recipients are Roxana Olivas, director of the Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs, and Matthew Mahl, a sergeant with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
''GLOV is honored to recognize the 2013 recipients of the Guardian Award,'' Hassan Naveed, co-chair of GLOV, said in a statement praising the award recipients. ''They have gone above and beyond in their efforts to make our city safe for the LGBT community. We are grateful for their service, dedication, and commitment to ending hate crimes.''
GLOV's Guardian Awards reception will take place at Number Nine, 1435 P St. NW, Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 202-682-2245 or visit glovdc.org.
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Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV), a program of The DC Center dedicated to preventing and responding to violence against the District's LGBT community, will celebrate six honorees with the GLOV Guardian Award for contributions to combating hate crimes at an awards ceremony Dec. 18.
Guardian Awards are given annually to those individuals and organizations that have been proactive in combating anti-LGBT violence in Washington. This year's awardees include two GLOV volunteers, Paul Tupper, who also serves as the group's secretary, and Alan Shih.
Guardian Awards will also go to Ruby Corado, executive director of the LGBT community center Casa Ruby, and the Network for Victim Recovery of DC. Closing out the list of 2013 recipients are Roxana Olivas, director of the Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs, and Matthew Mahl, a sergeant with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
''GLOV is honored to recognize the 2013 recipients of the Guardian Award,'' Hassan Naveed, co-chair of GLOV, said in a statement praising the award recipients. ''They have gone above and beyond in their efforts to make our city safe for the LGBT community. We are grateful for their service, dedication, and commitment to ending hate crimes.''
GLOV's Guardian Awards reception will take place at Number Nine, 1435 P St. NW, Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 202-682-2245 or visit glovdc.org.
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Monday, December 23, 2013
Obama Pledges $100 Million to Help End AIDS
President Obama announced on Monday he?s redirecting $100 million at
the National Institutes of Health for a new initiative to develop a cure
for HIV as part of his vision for an ?AIDS-free generation.?
Obama made the announcement when speaking before a group of HIV/AIDS
advocates at a White House event observing World AIDS Day in the South
Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
?The United States should be at the forefront of new discoveries in
how to put HIV into long-term remission without requiting live-long
therapies, or better yet, eliminate it completely,? Obama said.
In a fact sheet published after the event, the White House clarified
the $100 million would be distributed over the course of three years and
would catalyze further research for new therapies to improve outcomes
for people with HIV.
Read More at Washington Blade!
the National Institutes of Health for a new initiative to develop a cure
for HIV as part of his vision for an ?AIDS-free generation.?
Obama made the announcement when speaking before a group of HIV/AIDS
advocates at a White House event observing World AIDS Day in the South
Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
?The United States should be at the forefront of new discoveries in
how to put HIV into long-term remission without requiting live-long
therapies, or better yet, eliminate it completely,? Obama said.
In a fact sheet published after the event, the White House clarified
the $100 million would be distributed over the course of three years and
would catalyze further research for new therapies to improve outcomes
for people with HIV.
Read More at Washington Blade!
Kids Views on Gay Marriage - MUST SEE
MOST of these kids find gay marriage so acceptable!Pretty Amazing views!WATCH
Moldovan parliamentarians called on to combat discrimination and hatred
Currently, the Moldovan Parliament is debating an anti-discrimination law which in its current form provides protection against discrimination on various grounds, including sexual orientation.
The draft law was approved by the Moldovan government and is now in the hands of parliamentarians.
The proposed law caused strong reactions and criticism from religious organisations, encouraged by right wing American evangelicals, who are calling for the rejection of the entire draft law labelling it as a ‘gay law’.
A number of parliamentarians are also calling for a deletion of sexual orientation from the draft law and are making hateful and openly homophobic statements.
Former interim president of Moldova and the leader of the Liberal Party Mihai Ghimpu has declared for the media on March 17, that his party will not vote for the anti-discrimination law:
We are liberals, but we are healthy and we want a healthy family. Homosexuality is a deviation, nature is nature, but it doesn’t mean that we need to put them [homosexuals] in the forefront. We don't take patients from psychiatric institutions to bring them on our main square. With all the respect for them, I will not vote.
On the same day, a demonstration of 150 opponents of the anti-discrimination law took place outside the Moldovan Parliament under the slogan ‘homosexuals stay at home!’.
ILGA-Europe is seriously concerned about the increasingly volatile situation in Moldova: aggressive homophobic rhetoric by religious organisations and a number of parliamentarians already resulted in threats being made to the members of GenderDoc-M, the leading Moldovan LGBTI rights organisation. Alexei Marcicov, President of the organisation, was verbally abused and had stones thrown at him near his home. Other human rights defenders supporting the anti-discrimination law have been threatened on the streets and near their homes.
Linda Freimane, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board said:
We are concerned with the situation in Moldova which is worsening with every day. There are serious concerns regarding growing homophobic sentiments and safety of LGBTI activists. ILGA-Europe calls on Moldovan politicians to immediately refrain from further incitement to hatred and act responsibly. It is their duty to protect all citizens from discrimination, particularly those who belong to marginalised and vulnerable communities.
Martin K.I. Christensen, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board, added:
Moldova is under obligation to introduce comprehensive anti-discrimination law and protect its citizens from discrimination on any ground, including sexual orientation. Moldova committed to passing an anti-discrimination law protecting all minorities under its visa liberalisation agreement with the European Union and within the EU-Moldova Action Plan. We call on the EU to assert its position with the Moldovan authorities and hold them accountable under their obligations.
As a Council of Europe member state, Moldova has supported the adoption of the Council of Europe’s Recommendation to combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the United Nation’s Human Rights Committee called on Moldova to introduce such a law in 2009.
[Source: ILGA-Europe]
The draft law was approved by the Moldovan government and is now in the hands of parliamentarians.
The proposed law caused strong reactions and criticism from religious organisations, encouraged by right wing American evangelicals, who are calling for the rejection of the entire draft law labelling it as a ‘gay law’.
A number of parliamentarians are also calling for a deletion of sexual orientation from the draft law and are making hateful and openly homophobic statements.
Former interim president of Moldova and the leader of the Liberal Party Mihai Ghimpu has declared for the media on March 17, that his party will not vote for the anti-discrimination law:
We are liberals, but we are healthy and we want a healthy family. Homosexuality is a deviation, nature is nature, but it doesn’t mean that we need to put them [homosexuals] in the forefront. We don't take patients from psychiatric institutions to bring them on our main square. With all the respect for them, I will not vote.
On the same day, a demonstration of 150 opponents of the anti-discrimination law took place outside the Moldovan Parliament under the slogan ‘homosexuals stay at home!’.
ILGA-Europe is seriously concerned about the increasingly volatile situation in Moldova: aggressive homophobic rhetoric by religious organisations and a number of parliamentarians already resulted in threats being made to the members of GenderDoc-M, the leading Moldovan LGBTI rights organisation. Alexei Marcicov, President of the organisation, was verbally abused and had stones thrown at him near his home. Other human rights defenders supporting the anti-discrimination law have been threatened on the streets and near their homes.
Linda Freimane, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board said:
We are concerned with the situation in Moldova which is worsening with every day. There are serious concerns regarding growing homophobic sentiments and safety of LGBTI activists. ILGA-Europe calls on Moldovan politicians to immediately refrain from further incitement to hatred and act responsibly. It is their duty to protect all citizens from discrimination, particularly those who belong to marginalised and vulnerable communities.
Martin K.I. Christensen, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board, added:
Moldova is under obligation to introduce comprehensive anti-discrimination law and protect its citizens from discrimination on any ground, including sexual orientation. Moldova committed to passing an anti-discrimination law protecting all minorities under its visa liberalisation agreement with the European Union and within the EU-Moldova Action Plan. We call on the EU to assert its position with the Moldovan authorities and hold them accountable under their obligations.
As a Council of Europe member state, Moldova has supported the adoption of the Council of Europe’s Recommendation to combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the United Nation’s Human Rights Committee called on Moldova to introduce such a law in 2009.
[Source: ILGA-Europe]
The Pope Books Take That for the Next Vatican Show
After this weeks Royal Variety Performance (the one where Duchess Camilla was attacked with a stick when caught up in the London riots), the Pope has booked Take That. The show included hundreds of near naked male dancers.
Naked from the back
The five Take That members sang on top of a raised platform while the remainder of the stage was covered in male dancers wearing nothing but flesh-coloured jockstraps.
As the song continued the men re-enacted the five poses on the front of the band?s new album, Progress.
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Naked from the back
The five Take That members sang on top of a raised platform while the remainder of the stage was covered in male dancers wearing nothing but flesh-coloured jockstraps.
As the song continued the men re-enacted the five poses on the front of the band?s new album, Progress.
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Congrats on Gay Marriage Hawaii! Now, Where to Honeymoon?
This week - quite possibly at any moment - Hawaii will become the 15th state to legalize gay marriage, with Illinois expected to follow in a matter of days. Congrats to, interestingly, the two states most associated with President Barack Obama. In the spirit of celebration, I thought I'd share a handful of the most special resorts and inns in Hawaii for planning a destination wedding and honeymoon (I'll do a similar blog on Illinois next week, with a decided focus, as one might expect, on Chicago). The happy challenge in heavenly Hawaii is narrowing down the extensive list of worthy options - you've got four major islands to choose from, along with a couple of lovely smaller ones, and dozens of properties that have already begun embracing the same-sex wedding market (starting a couple of years ago, when Hawaii legalized gay civil unions)....Read Full Post
NYC expands smoking ban to include e-cigarettes
A stew of foul weather, ranging from freezing rain and snow in the Midwest to thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in the South, is arriving just in time for one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
SLDN Releases Statement on Major Margaret Witt Ruling
Statement from Aubrey Sarvis, Army veteran and executive director of Servicemembers Legal Defense Network:
“This is a stunning victory for Major Witt and all gay and lesbian patriots serving our country today. Clearly federal courts are trending towards allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly. It is only a matter of time before this happens throughout the armed forces, but these cases are slowly working their way through the legal process and it could well be years before there is finality in the courts. The favorable Witt decision, like the Log Cabin Republicans ruling, only underscores the urgent need for the Senate to take up repeal in the lame duck session.”
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“This is a stunning victory for Major Witt and all gay and lesbian patriots serving our country today. Clearly federal courts are trending towards allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly. It is only a matter of time before this happens throughout the armed forces, but these cases are slowly working their way through the legal process and it could well be years before there is finality in the courts. The favorable Witt decision, like the Log Cabin Republicans ruling, only underscores the urgent need for the Senate to take up repeal in the lame duck session.”
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Life Beyond Therapy
A psychological look at HIV
I am sometimes asked to help facilitate workshops at The Center for people who are HIV-positive. As an HIV- person, I consider this quite an honor…and I have learned A LOT in doing so. I’ve learned that, for many people, an HIV+ diagnosis feels like your world is falling apart. After the initial shock wears off, most people feel a lot of grief and depression. Over the years, so many people have asked me some version of these two questions: “How do I keep my sanity when I get an HIV+ diagnosis?” “What do I do when it feels like my life is falling apart?”
To answer these questions, here are some questions that I have offered participants in workshops for HIV+ folks. [Note: If you’re HIV-, these questions may still be…
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I am sometimes asked to help facilitate workshops at The Center for people who are HIV-positive. As an HIV- person, I consider this quite an honor…and I have learned A LOT in doing so. I’ve learned that, for many people, an HIV+ diagnosis feels like your world is falling apart. After the initial shock wears off, most people feel a lot of grief and depression. Over the years, so many people have asked me some version of these two questions: “How do I keep my sanity when I get an HIV+ diagnosis?” “What do I do when it feels like my life is falling apart?”
To answer these questions, here are some questions that I have offered participants in workshops for HIV+ folks. [Note: If you’re HIV-, these questions may still be…
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Community News
Flicks host football and radio station for the next Charger home game
Enjoy Monday night football and Karaoke at Flicks, 1017 University Avenue, San Diego. Flicks is the only bar in Hillcrest that shows all the games on Sunday on all TVs in High Definition. Every Sunday doors open at 9 a.m. with a special on Coors Light pitchers at $4.50 all day and free food. Prizes are given away after the game! Karaoke starts at 10:00pm with Host Rebekah. Enjoy a $3 shot with every drink purchase. On Sunday October 2nd for the next Chargers home game, 105.3 FM radio station will be broadcasting their pre game show live from Flicks at 10:00 a.m. for three hours, with loads of give-a-ways and prizes.
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Enjoy Monday night football and Karaoke at Flicks, 1017 University Avenue, San Diego. Flicks is the only bar in Hillcrest that shows all the games on Sunday on all TVs in High Definition. Every Sunday doors open at 9 a.m. with a special on Coors Light pitchers at $4.50 all day and free food. Prizes are given away after the game! Karaoke starts at 10:00pm with Host Rebekah. Enjoy a $3 shot with every drink purchase. On Sunday October 2nd for the next Chargers home game, 105.3 FM radio station will be broadcasting their pre game show live from Flicks at 10:00 a.m. for three hours, with loads of give-a-ways and prizes.
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Sex Without Condoms: Discuss
Moderator Mr. Pam, left, who doesn't use a last name professionally, was joined by panelists Chrissy Scardina and Alan Guttirez at the condomless sex forum A standing-room crowd turned out to discuss changing rules around condomless sex and other HIV prevention options at a recent Real Talk forum sponsored by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, ... (more)
Friday Abs
Just some gratuitous flesh in diesel underwear for Friday.
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Brian Embly: 1st Runner-Up: 2013 Coverboy of the Year
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Brian Embly
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
The shy guy is not the one you expect to be baring it all, but that's exactly who Brian Embly is. The Hagerstown native who now calls Alexandria home may manage a clothing outlet by day, but the only clothes you'll find him in a few nights a week are his socks as he dances for patrons at Secrets in Southeast D.C.
''Growing up I used to be really self-conscious,'' the 22-year-old explains. ''That was the biggest thing about working at Secrets. 'Oh, my God. I'm going to be naked.' I'm actually pretty shy. When it comes to social situations, especially meeting new people, I'm usually the one to stand back.''
While letting it all hang out is definitely helping him become more outgoing, Brian says there is one bit that he tries to hide: the occasional puff he needs from his inhaler to treat his asthma. Did the other kids make fun of him for it when he was growing up? Does he fear others will pity his minor malady? No and no. Brian has no idea why he's inhaling on the down-low.
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
''I never got teased for having asthma,'' he shares, laughing at the memory. ''A lot of kids thought the inhaler was cool. Like, 'Can I try it?' No, you can't! I need this. Every pump counts. Still to this day, when I need to use my inhaler, I'm very secretive about it. I turn away from people to take a quick puff. I've always been that way. I don't know why that is. No clue.''
Having asthma, though, seems to have been a psychological burden as much as physical one. At least, it used to be. It's a lesson he learned in Texas, the backstory behind his October answer to something he never wants to do again: swim a mile.
At 14, Brian started working at a camp resort, leading craft lessons for the kiddie campers. At 16, however, he was eligible to be a camp lifeguard. He took to the new job so well that management asked him to be a lifeguard supervisor. He'd just need to get certified, which meant heading out to Austin, Texas.
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
''We did all our training courses in the University of Texas swimming pool, big Olympic-size pool,'' Brian recalls. ''One of the tests we had to pass in order to get our certification was to swim a mile. It didn't matter how long it took us, we just had to swim it. It was like 9 o'clock in the morning, first thing. Everybody started at the same time. I wasn't last, surprisingly. But I got about halfway through, and I got really sick to my stomach. I couldn't breathe. I had to stop and I actually got sick. They were like, 'Well, you have to finish.' 'You're kidding me. I'm sick. I'm exhausted. I can't breathe.' They were like, 'Well, take a quick 5-to-10 minute break. Drink some water. But you still have to finish.' So I had to jump back in the pool at the spot I got out. It took me about 35 minutes to actually finish, but it was awful.''
Awful as it might've been, it helped Brian turn a corner.
''That did teach me something,'' says Brian. ''When I turned 7, I had a really bad breathing spell, had to be rushed to the emergency room. Come to find out that I had an extreme case of asthma. I've had asthma my entire life. As a kid I played soccer and I played baseball. After a couple years, my asthma got worse and worse, so I had to stop playing. Every five minutes I'd have to stop and use my inhaler. That was one of my biggest things -- finishing this whole mile of swimming. With my asthma, I couldn't breathe. That kind of scared me. But I took away that even though I have asthma, I may have a spell, it doesn't prevent me from doing what I want to do or what I need to do. I just need to fight through it. Give myself a break, calm down, and just get back into it.''
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
That's the sort of spirit that today has Brian working those two jobs, working toward a bachelor's in business administration, and generally diving into life. It may have also given him the confidence to be a Coverboy, which he says was a great way to really introduce himself to metro D.C. after moving to Alexandria to live with his boyfriend, Matt. It also pushed him to campaign hard when it came time for the Coverboy of the Year contest.
''Probably every day, two to three times a day, I'd post the contest link on my Facebook wall, ask people to vote for me,'' he says. ''I had a ton of friends sharing it every day. And I shared it on Twitter. I had a good support system.''
That support system likely comes from the sort of friend Brian is. Asked how his friends might describe him, the answer comes easily: ''Humble. A very caring person. Genuine.''
''Everyone -- even after just five minutes of talking to me -- sees me as just a down-to-earth guy,'' says Brian. ''I get along with everybody.''
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
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Brian Embly
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
The shy guy is not the one you expect to be baring it all, but that's exactly who Brian Embly is. The Hagerstown native who now calls Alexandria home may manage a clothing outlet by day, but the only clothes you'll find him in a few nights a week are his socks as he dances for patrons at Secrets in Southeast D.C.
''Growing up I used to be really self-conscious,'' the 22-year-old explains. ''That was the biggest thing about working at Secrets. 'Oh, my God. I'm going to be naked.' I'm actually pretty shy. When it comes to social situations, especially meeting new people, I'm usually the one to stand back.''
While letting it all hang out is definitely helping him become more outgoing, Brian says there is one bit that he tries to hide: the occasional puff he needs from his inhaler to treat his asthma. Did the other kids make fun of him for it when he was growing up? Does he fear others will pity his minor malady? No and no. Brian has no idea why he's inhaling on the down-low.
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
''I never got teased for having asthma,'' he shares, laughing at the memory. ''A lot of kids thought the inhaler was cool. Like, 'Can I try it?' No, you can't! I need this. Every pump counts. Still to this day, when I need to use my inhaler, I'm very secretive about it. I turn away from people to take a quick puff. I've always been that way. I don't know why that is. No clue.''
Having asthma, though, seems to have been a psychological burden as much as physical one. At least, it used to be. It's a lesson he learned in Texas, the backstory behind his October answer to something he never wants to do again: swim a mile.
At 14, Brian started working at a camp resort, leading craft lessons for the kiddie campers. At 16, however, he was eligible to be a camp lifeguard. He took to the new job so well that management asked him to be a lifeguard supervisor. He'd just need to get certified, which meant heading out to Austin, Texas.
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
''We did all our training courses in the University of Texas swimming pool, big Olympic-size pool,'' Brian recalls. ''One of the tests we had to pass in order to get our certification was to swim a mile. It didn't matter how long it took us, we just had to swim it. It was like 9 o'clock in the morning, first thing. Everybody started at the same time. I wasn't last, surprisingly. But I got about halfway through, and I got really sick to my stomach. I couldn't breathe. I had to stop and I actually got sick. They were like, 'Well, you have to finish.' 'You're kidding me. I'm sick. I'm exhausted. I can't breathe.' They were like, 'Well, take a quick 5-to-10 minute break. Drink some water. But you still have to finish.' So I had to jump back in the pool at the spot I got out. It took me about 35 minutes to actually finish, but it was awful.''
Awful as it might've been, it helped Brian turn a corner.
''That did teach me something,'' says Brian. ''When I turned 7, I had a really bad breathing spell, had to be rushed to the emergency room. Come to find out that I had an extreme case of asthma. I've had asthma my entire life. As a kid I played soccer and I played baseball. After a couple years, my asthma got worse and worse, so I had to stop playing. Every five minutes I'd have to stop and use my inhaler. That was one of my biggest things -- finishing this whole mile of swimming. With my asthma, I couldn't breathe. That kind of scared me. But I took away that even though I have asthma, I may have a spell, it doesn't prevent me from doing what I want to do or what I need to do. I just need to fight through it. Give myself a break, calm down, and just get back into it.''
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
That's the sort of spirit that today has Brian working those two jobs, working toward a bachelor's in business administration, and generally diving into life. It may have also given him the confidence to be a Coverboy, which he says was a great way to really introduce himself to metro D.C. after moving to Alexandria to live with his boyfriend, Matt. It also pushed him to campaign hard when it came time for the Coverboy of the Year contest.
''Probably every day, two to three times a day, I'd post the contest link on my Facebook wall, ask people to vote for me,'' he says. ''I had a ton of friends sharing it every day. And I shared it on Twitter. I had a good support system.''
That support system likely comes from the sort of friend Brian is. Asked how his friends might describe him, the answer comes easily: ''Humble. A very caring person. Genuine.''
''Everyone -- even after just five minutes of talking to me -- sees me as just a down-to-earth guy,'' says Brian. ''I get along with everybody.''
Coverboy: Brian
(Photo by Julian Vankim)
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UPDATED: DC Eagle Closing in Current Location: Longtime leather/Levi bar to go dark temporarily as relocation effort continues
News:
After nearly 26 years at its current location, The DC Eagle, D.C.'s main bar catering to the leather/Levi crowd, will close its doors. According to co-owner Ted Clements, the bar will cease to operate at 639 New York Ave. NW on Sunday, Dec. 29.
[UPDATE, Monday, Dec. 16, 1:57 p.m.: Peter Lloyd, a DC Eagle co-owner, reports that the venue's landlord, Douglas Development Corp., today granted an extension of the lease through Jan. 31. While the DC Eagle may not remain open through the entirety of that extension, Lloyd confirms that the bar will be open during the Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, Jan. 17 to 20.]
Now in its third reincarnation since first opening in 1971 on 9th Street NW, the DC Eagle will move again to a place in the District, says Clements. But although there is a particular address in mind for the Eagle's fourth roost -- made known to a small group of people at the Eagle's 42nd anniversary party -- Clements is hesitant to share it, preferring to consult with affected Advisory Neighborhood Commissions before going fully public.
DC Eagle
(Photo by Todd Franson)
"We submitted our ABRA license application," Clements confirms. "But I haven't signed anything. We still don't own it."
The move means the DC Eagle won't be open for a period including the Centaur Motorcycle Club's upcoming Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL), Jan. 17 to 20. But Clements hopes to be fully operational in the new space by August. And that new space, larger than current venue, may also offer a restaurant, a separate smoking bar, and a dance floor.
Clements is also trying to get an entertainment endorsement that would allow the bar to play host to musical guests, pageants, and similar events, as well as a patio with outdoor seating.
In the meantime, the Eagle will hold "pop-up parties" in different locations throughout the city, including one during MAL. During the downtime, several leather/Levi clubs and Eagle-based events will need to find alternate venues.
One such event, Otter Crossing, held monthly on the first Friday, hosted its final party in the current venue Dec. 6. David Brown, Otter Crossing organizer, says his party will move to the Green Lantern, near Thomas Circle. He stresses, however, that he hopes to maintain a relationship with the DC Eagle for other events in the future.
"The crowd at Otter Crossing is very fluid," says Brown. "Some of it is people coming from Bear Happy Hour, some are coming from elsewhere. But the Green Lantern has a little bit of the same feel as at the Eagle. It also has longstanding ties to the community, and a history of serving a broad range of clientele, so it's really the perfect place to hold it."
Todd White, president of Centaur MC, says many of the motorcycle clubs like the Centaurs who make the DC Eagle their "home bar" will likely frequent the Green Lantern, considered the backup leather/Levi bar by many of club members. He also foresees the Centaurs and others holding "bar invasions" -- visiting a gay venue en masse that is usually not associated with the leather community, dressed in full gear -- which he says may raise the clubs' profiles and help with recruiting.
"You pick a bar you wouldn't normally go to," White explains. "Sometimes you don't fit the dress code and stand out. But that's the point: to be seen, to show that [the leather clubs are] a facet of the LGBT community as well."
"It's sort of an exciting time, because it's going to force the leather community to branch out," White continues. "When our club goes out to a venue, we can educate people and show them leather's not 'scary.'"
White says the transition may also prompt less orchestrated outings, with leather enthusiasts also having a greater presence at "bear" events, for instance.
"The unique thing that separates D.C. from other cities is that the leather and bear communities already often interact with each other," says White, noting that the Centaurs are also trying to plan something in conjunction with Town Danceboutique's Friday Bear Happy Hours.
"The point is we're going to find something to do," White promises. "We're not going to hibernate. ...more
After nearly 26 years at its current location, The DC Eagle, D.C.'s main bar catering to the leather/Levi crowd, will close its doors. According to co-owner Ted Clements, the bar will cease to operate at 639 New York Ave. NW on Sunday, Dec. 29.
[UPDATE, Monday, Dec. 16, 1:57 p.m.: Peter Lloyd, a DC Eagle co-owner, reports that the venue's landlord, Douglas Development Corp., today granted an extension of the lease through Jan. 31. While the DC Eagle may not remain open through the entirety of that extension, Lloyd confirms that the bar will be open during the Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, Jan. 17 to 20.]
Now in its third reincarnation since first opening in 1971 on 9th Street NW, the DC Eagle will move again to a place in the District, says Clements. But although there is a particular address in mind for the Eagle's fourth roost -- made known to a small group of people at the Eagle's 42nd anniversary party -- Clements is hesitant to share it, preferring to consult with affected Advisory Neighborhood Commissions before going fully public.
DC Eagle
(Photo by Todd Franson)
"We submitted our ABRA license application," Clements confirms. "But I haven't signed anything. We still don't own it."
The move means the DC Eagle won't be open for a period including the Centaur Motorcycle Club's upcoming Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL), Jan. 17 to 20. But Clements hopes to be fully operational in the new space by August. And that new space, larger than current venue, may also offer a restaurant, a separate smoking bar, and a dance floor.
Clements is also trying to get an entertainment endorsement that would allow the bar to play host to musical guests, pageants, and similar events, as well as a patio with outdoor seating.
In the meantime, the Eagle will hold "pop-up parties" in different locations throughout the city, including one during MAL. During the downtime, several leather/Levi clubs and Eagle-based events will need to find alternate venues.
One such event, Otter Crossing, held monthly on the first Friday, hosted its final party in the current venue Dec. 6. David Brown, Otter Crossing organizer, says his party will move to the Green Lantern, near Thomas Circle. He stresses, however, that he hopes to maintain a relationship with the DC Eagle for other events in the future.
"The crowd at Otter Crossing is very fluid," says Brown. "Some of it is people coming from Bear Happy Hour, some are coming from elsewhere. But the Green Lantern has a little bit of the same feel as at the Eagle. It also has longstanding ties to the community, and a history of serving a broad range of clientele, so it's really the perfect place to hold it."
Todd White, president of Centaur MC, says many of the motorcycle clubs like the Centaurs who make the DC Eagle their "home bar" will likely frequent the Green Lantern, considered the backup leather/Levi bar by many of club members. He also foresees the Centaurs and others holding "bar invasions" -- visiting a gay venue en masse that is usually not associated with the leather community, dressed in full gear -- which he says may raise the clubs' profiles and help with recruiting.
"You pick a bar you wouldn't normally go to," White explains. "Sometimes you don't fit the dress code and stand out. But that's the point: to be seen, to show that [the leather clubs are] a facet of the LGBT community as well."
"It's sort of an exciting time, because it's going to force the leather community to branch out," White continues. "When our club goes out to a venue, we can educate people and show them leather's not 'scary.'"
White says the transition may also prompt less orchestrated outings, with leather enthusiasts also having a greater presence at "bear" events, for instance.
"The unique thing that separates D.C. from other cities is that the leather and bear communities already often interact with each other," says White, noting that the Centaurs are also trying to plan something in conjunction with Town Danceboutique's Friday Bear Happy Hours.
"The point is we're going to find something to do," White promises. "We're not going to hibernate. ...more
Saturday, December 21, 2013
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SEX AND THE CITY hotspots tour! Whether you?re a fashion-forward ?Carrie? with a big heart, a sexy and
scandalous ?Samantha? with a take-no-prisoners attitude, a
prim-and-proper romantic "Charlotte" or a self-assured "Miranda"
juggling success and a family, you?ll want to grab your BFF's and
get on the bus ? the Sex and the City Hotspots tour bus! One part
sight-seeing trip, one part trivia game and one part hands-on shopping
experience, Sex and the City Hotspots Tour brings fans of the iconic Sex and the City
franchise directly to the real-life sights, sounds and tastes featured
in the TV series and subsequent films, immersing them in the sexy and
fun world of famous female best friends Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and
Charlotte.
FASHION ON FIFTH! Attention Fashionistas! Shopaholics, look no further than Uncle Sam's Fashion on Fifth Avenue
Tour for your chance to hit the town like Manhattan's shopping elite.
Fifth Avenue is home to some of the most glamorous boutiques in the
world, so live like a Kardashian for a day and let style experts guide
your way through some of the best fashion real estate in the world.
On the Fashion on Fifth Avenue tour, you and a group of fellow
fashionistas will set out to find the perfect look, with an expert
professional stylist as your guide to the latest trends and fashion
secrets. Fifth Avenue between 49th and 60th streets is home to some of
the most prestigious stores and expensive shopping opportunities in the
world. Luxury department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue are on the
itinerary, as well as Juicy Couture, Armani Exchange, Zara and more.How about Dinner on a Yacht?! World Yacht Dining Dinner Cruises offers an elegant experience on the
Hudson River, accompanied by stunning views of New York City and the
Statue of Liberty at night. Guests enjoy a leisurely four-course meal
that allows time for viewing the city from the rooftop lounge, taking
photos, sipping drinks and slow-dancing to tunes from a live jazz band
or DJ.
Dinner is a four-course meal that includes an amuse bouche (a
bite-sized hors d?oeuvre), appetizer, entr�e and dessert with coffee or
tea. Menus change regularly, but you can expect dishes like jumbo lump
crab cakes and Long Island duck breast served with saffron risotto.
Guests can order a variety of wines, cocktails, beer, soda and specialty
coffees for a fee that's paid at the table at the end of the cruise.
(Passengers are expected to tip based on the dinner cruise ticket
prices, plus any extra drinks.)
What queen doesn't want get backstage at Radio City Music Hall??During the Radio City Stage Door Tour, guests go behind the scenes of
New York City?s iconic Radio City Music Hall to learn about its history,
exquisite Art Deco architecture and the secrets of the ?Great Stage.?
Plus, visitors can take advantage of a fun photo opportunity to
high-kick in step with a Radio City Rockette.
A friendly, knowledgeable tour guide welcomes visitors into the
venue?s art deco lobby adorned with enormous jeweled chandeliers, golden
doors and a majestic staircase. The tour takes guests back to 1932 when
Radio City, the first building in the Rockefeller Center complex,
opened as the world?s largest indoor theater (at the time) and daily
presented the Rockettes and other live acts in between movies. Guests
hear fascinating stories about the building?s stunning murals, nude
aluminum statues (that were once taboo) as well as the intriguing
justification for how the ladies? and gentlemen?s bathrooms and lounges
were decorated.
Inside the theater, visitors view the massive stage that stretches
an entire city block (from 50th to 51st Streets) and learn how it gets
raised and lowered by its original hydraulic system. On the top floor,
guests view a short film inside the former private apartment of Radio
City Music Hall?s innovator and theatrical impresario, the late S.L.
?Roxy? Rothafel. Framed posters of famed Radio City acts line the
corridors, including Prince, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and Bette
Midler, who broke a Radio City record in 1993 by selling out 30 shows.
All this and more at NEW YORK.com!
New Jersey Senate Passes Transgender Birth Certificate Bill
Gov. Chris Christie has not yet indicated whether he will sign or veto the legislation.
Contributor:
Parker Marie Molloy
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The Case for Janet Yellen Gets Stronger Every Day
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-oneill/the-case-for-janet-yellen_b_3872012.htmlNOW President Terry O'Neill has a new piece at The Huffington Post on Janet Yellen: "Women, working families, the elderly and everyone struggling in today's economy need an ally at the Fed, not an ambitious insider with a poor record of leadership and independence."
A Christmas Eve Jewbilee December 24th!
A Christmas Eve Jewbilee
Tuesday, December 24
Doors at 9pm
DJ XAVIER
Stage 48
605 West 48th Street
(between 11/12 Ave)
$15 online (until 12/23)
$20 at door
Bottle service and out-of-town group sales: jayson@myhebro.com
Tuesday, December 24
Doors at 9pm
DJ XAVIER
Stage 48
605 West 48th Street
(between 11/12 Ave)
$15 online (until 12/23)
$20 at door
Bottle service and out-of-town group sales: jayson@myhebro.com
Miss Coco Peru PRAYS THE PREACHER Away
A Catholic high School has postponed a talk by a controversial priest
who encourages teens to ?pray away the gay? ? but the president of the
Bronx school defied angry gay groups by saying the lecturer will be
invited back.
Father Donald Timone was scheduled to speak Tuesday night at Cardinal
Spellman High School about the Catholic group called Courage ? which
encourages teens "struggling with same-sex attraction" to lead chaste
lives.
After outrage by lesbian and gay alumni, and some staffers, school
President Trevor Nicholls scrubbed the event ? but this battle is not
over.
Miss
Coco Peru, the alter ego of Clinton Leupp, took to social media to rally
fellow graduates of Cardinal Spellman when she heard that a retired
priest affiliated with Courage, a Catholic group that encourages teens
who suffer from "same sex attraction" to stay away from sex, was
scheduled to speak at the school. The meeting has been canceled.
?It?s hard enough being a teenager,? said Spellman grad Clinton Leupp.
?I look back at all of the suffering I did. All of the bullying. And
something like this just fosters that environment.?
Leupp, better known by his drag persona Miss Coco Peru, used social
media to draw attention to the Timone lecture, causing its cancellation,
however temporary.Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/catholic-school-cancels-anti-gay-talk-article-1.1521968#ixzz2lfhXmr7L
who encourages teens to ?pray away the gay? ? but the president of the
Bronx school defied angry gay groups by saying the lecturer will be
invited back.
Father Donald Timone was scheduled to speak Tuesday night at Cardinal
Spellman High School about the Catholic group called Courage ? which
encourages teens "struggling with same-sex attraction" to lead chaste
lives.
After outrage by lesbian and gay alumni, and some staffers, school
President Trevor Nicholls scrubbed the event ? but this battle is not
over.
Miss
Coco Peru, the alter ego of Clinton Leupp, took to social media to rally
fellow graduates of Cardinal Spellman when she heard that a retired
priest affiliated with Courage, a Catholic group that encourages teens
who suffer from "same sex attraction" to stay away from sex, was
scheduled to speak at the school. The meeting has been canceled.
?It?s hard enough being a teenager,? said Spellman grad Clinton Leupp.
?I look back at all of the suffering I did. All of the bullying. And
something like this just fosters that environment.?
Leupp, better known by his drag persona Miss Coco Peru, used social
media to draw attention to the Timone lecture, causing its cancellation,
however temporary.Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/catholic-school-cancels-anti-gay-talk-article-1.1521968#ixzz2lfhXmr7L
Friday, December 20, 2013
Moving to Austin. What next?
My partner and I plan to move to Austin, Texas, in January. We?re looking for recommendations about neighborhoods, information about the housing market, or any other useful information. Traits of our ideal area, in no particular order:
* Bicycle friendly.
* Close to transit lines.
* Funky and weird.
* Inexpensive.
* In the city limits.
* Mix of people, such as different ages.
* Relatively cohesive neighborhood.
* Relatively quiet (I am hypersensitive with sounds).
* Has stuff within walking distance ? for instance, grocery store, pool, park, library and restaurants within about a mile.
About us:
Early 50s women. No kids. Three cats and a dog. We have a variety of interests, but not spectator sports. Two cars, but we?d like to use them less. No jobs lined up yet. I might work in journalism or government, but am also interested in coworking.
About housing:
Looking for two or three bedrooms at a moderate price. Expect to live there the rest of our lives. Plan to buy a home but might rent for about six months first. Open to different types of housing (such as condos, townhouses, mobile homes, cohousing) but probably not apartments.
We live in a small town in a house with 1,700 square feet. It has three bedrooms and 1.75 baths. The house was bought for $140K six or seven years ago. Last year, it was appraised at $180K. We hope to sell it for $160K to $175K.
Our questions:
* Are there any areas you recommend?
* Are there any areas we should avoid?
* How does the housing market compare?
* Where is the ?gay ghetto??
* Are there any neighborhood newspapers?
* Is there anything else we should know?
* Bicycle friendly.
* Close to transit lines.
* Funky and weird.
* Inexpensive.
* In the city limits.
* Mix of people, such as different ages.
* Relatively cohesive neighborhood.
* Relatively quiet (I am hypersensitive with sounds).
* Has stuff within walking distance ? for instance, grocery store, pool, park, library and restaurants within about a mile.
About us:
Early 50s women. No kids. Three cats and a dog. We have a variety of interests, but not spectator sports. Two cars, but we?d like to use them less. No jobs lined up yet. I might work in journalism or government, but am also interested in coworking.
About housing:
Looking for two or three bedrooms at a moderate price. Expect to live there the rest of our lives. Plan to buy a home but might rent for about six months first. Open to different types of housing (such as condos, townhouses, mobile homes, cohousing) but probably not apartments.
We live in a small town in a house with 1,700 square feet. It has three bedrooms and 1.75 baths. The house was bought for $140K six or seven years ago. Last year, it was appraised at $180K. We hope to sell it for $160K to $175K.
Our questions:
* Are there any areas you recommend?
* Are there any areas we should avoid?
* How does the housing market compare?
* Where is the ?gay ghetto??
* Are there any neighborhood newspapers?
* Is there anything else we should know?
Laugh with Me and Dana Goldberg
I'm looking forward to seeing my pal Dana Goldberg this weekend. She's been busy touring the country as an out lesbian comedian and raising money for some great LGBT causes. Dana is on tour with her solo show Crossing the Line and she's performing with comedians Jason Dudey and Ian Harvie as part of the Come Out Laughing tour. If you're in the Pacific Northwest you can catch Dana this Friday, November 22nd in Portland, OR, or Saturday November 23rd in Seattle, WA. She'll have more dates in 2014, both solo and with the guys. Whether you can come see her live or not, be sure to check out my interview with Dana Goldberg and find out why so many people think she's the funniest comedian in the US.
Just In Time For The Summer Wedding Season
Leave it to Saturday Night Live to come up with a fun way to spoof gay and lesbian weddings!As only they can do it: Xanax For Gay Weddings
Real Estate News
Lorie Zapf follow up
Last Friday, our community got some good news from the San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) which decided to suspend its endorsement of Lorie Zapf for City Council. Zapf failed to disclose a number of crippling personal details including her open gay-hatred and her operation of a short sale scam with husband Eric. Zapf is now forced to remove the Realtor thumbs-up from all campaign material and won’t have access to the organization’s PAC funds. Thanks to all who took a moment to contact SDAR, both as Realtors and as clients. Your direct involvement helped immensely. Professional credit is owed to SD City Beat’s Dave Maass and Realtor Pat Flannery from blogofsandiego.com.
Before we uncork the Prosecco in victory, let me offer a more dir…
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Last Friday, our community got some good news from the San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR) which decided to suspend its endorsement of Lorie Zapf for City Council. Zapf failed to disclose a number of crippling personal details including her open gay-hatred and her operation of a short sale scam with husband Eric. Zapf is now forced to remove the Realtor thumbs-up from all campaign material and won’t have access to the organization’s PAC funds. Thanks to all who took a moment to contact SDAR, both as Realtors and as clients. Your direct involvement helped immensely. Professional credit is owed to SD City Beat’s Dave Maass and Realtor Pat Flannery from blogofsandiego.com.
Before we uncork the Prosecco in victory, let me offer a more dir…
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Social Security Turns 78 Today! Will It Make It To 80?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-oneill/social-security-turns-78_b_3755073.htmlNOW President Terry O'Neill writes for The Huffington Post: "Seventy-eight years ago today, on August 14 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the bill that created Social Security into law. And yet, some in Washington are still obsessed with undermining this essential foundation of retirement security in America."
Do you regularly donate to LGBT causes and charities during the holiday season?
Yes
65.87%
No
25.83%
I have in the past, but not anymore
8.30% -More-
65.87%
No
25.83%
I have in the past, but not anymore
8.30% -More-
Pretty Airplanes
Jes from Dayton Ohio recently contacted me to tell me about an art project she completed. She was invited by the city to cover this model F16 jet with art. Since she is a mosaic artist, this is what she came up with. Jess said:I covered the Jet with stained glass because glass is the most beautiful media in the world ;)I wanted to show a larger range of color and knew that a rainbow would be perfect. The plane is meant to be beautiful more than anything else. I wanted people to want to know what she is all about. A beautiful sculpture that says I'm proud to be gay and in the military. I hope this Rainbow F16 serves as a reminder that we need to defeat the BAN on gay men and women serving our country. Equality is beautiful.Jes's plane will be on display in a bank in Dayton, Ohio. Thanks for sharing Jes!
Thursday, December 19, 2013
(55-B) MJ Overkill & Otherness
B. Late in posting this sorry if it’s a little dated. This is a portion of the show 55 that was going to be cut and tossed, thought it was overkill on the Micheal Jackson talk. For those of you who are interested and want to hear yet more MJ talk, tune in. There are […]
Couples start planning after Maryland voters approve marriage equality
Company president, Kathryn Hamm, sat down with Hatzel Vela of ABC7 News in Washington DC after the November 2012 marriage equality victory in Maryland to learn more about same-sex wedding trends in Maryland.
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Gary Holt out as San Diego Gay Men's Chorus artistic director
SAN DIEGO -- Gary Holt, who has been at the helm of what is now the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus (SDGMC) for many years, directed his final concerts this weekend at the group's "The Nutcracker (Men In Tights!)" shows.
On Wednesday, Holt posted the following statement to his Facebook account, which came as a shock to many community members and longtime chorus supporters:
Gary Holt, who has been at the helm of what is now the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus (SDGMC) for many years, directed his final concerts this weekend at the group's "The Nutcracker (Men In Tights!)" shows.
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On Wednesday, Holt posted the following statement to his Facebook account, which came as a shock to many community members and longtime chorus supporters:
Gary Holt, who has been at the helm of what is now the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus (SDGMC) for many years, directed his final concerts this weekend at the group's "The Nutcracker (Men In Tights!)" shows.
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Lesbian News - 05 Dec 2013
Toronto group wants gay-lesbian sports facilityThe fear of missing out is especially true of lesbian cultureSocial Schema Lesbian StyleI?m A Celebrity 2013: Annabel Giles reportedly ?dating a lesbian carpenter!? Insider says ?She figured men weren?t worth the hassle!?The Beautiful Reason Why Illinois Is Letting a Lesbian Couple Marry 7 Months Early
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