Yearly Archives: 2012

Boston BBQ Beach Party June 22-24

Posted on June 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

This weekend is the annual Phantom Gourmet’s BBQ Beach Party, or should I say Beach Paaahty? The event is located at City Hall Plaza (take the Green & Blue line to Gov’t Center T station) and costs $10 at the event but can be purchased in advance for $5. In addition to some of the best BBQ you are likely to taste, there is a mini-beer garden and plenty of other temptations for your taste buds.  The event runs from FRI and SAT 12PM – 9:45PM / SUN 12PM – 6:45PM.

More information about the event and how to purchase tickets can be found on the website.

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Broadway Bares XXII: Happily Ever After

Posted on June 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Queerty has a selection of photos from last night’s Broadway Bares show at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The goal of this show each year is to raise money for Broadway Cares / Equity fights AIDS.

This year’s fairy-tale themed show “Happy Endings” hoped to raise $300,000, but there is no word if they met or exceeded the goal from the sale and money raised from the two shows last night.  My favorite promo photo for this event is Goldilocks and the three bears.  You can see pictures from Sunday’s shows on Queerty’s website here.  You can also check out the very enticing promo video, which I posted on my blog last week here.

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Oh crap…its Monday

Posted on June 18, 2012 | 3 comments

BosGuyIf you live on the East Coast in the United States, there are only 88 hours or 5,280 minutes or 316,800 seconds until Friday. It is all a matter of perspective I suppose.

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Men of Twitter

Posted on June 18, 2012 | 6 comments

BosGuyEach Monday I post #MenOfTwitter profiles of men who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following.  This month I’m featuring Twitter profiles of men who are lending their voice and influence to fight for greater equality. Last week I included names of out and proud actors.  This week I’m featuring two handsome men who have built careers as political activists to foster change and greater equality.

SeanEldridge – Sean is a senior advisor for Freedom to Marry.  He initially started working with Freedom to Marry in 2010 as their Communications Director and then Political Director, a role in which he was instrumental in winning the freedom to marry to New York.  He’s handsome, articulate and a political activist helping the LGBT community; follow him on Twitter.

Aravosis – John Aravosis is a political consultant, writer, gay activist and blogger who lives in D.C. He is also the founder of AMERICAblog.  Although you may not recognize John by name – you will likely recognize some of his accomplishments, which include co-founding the site, StopDrLaura.com. Aravosis has also worked with leading US businesses to ensure they do not bow to pressure from conservative religious organizations. Also active on Twitter, John is worth following.

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Abercrombie & Fitch models: Call me maybe

Posted on June 17, 2012 | 5 comments

Carly Rae’s Call Me Maybe just might go down as the most over-played pop song of the summer. However, when Abercrombie & Fitch realeased this video last week, I couldn’t help but watch and I’m assuming many of you will feel the same.  For those truly tired of the song, I might suggest just turning down the volume – it doesn’t diminish the appeal of the video one bit.

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Hot Daddy alert

Posted on June 17, 2012 | 5 comments

Since it’s Father’s Day in the US today, it seemed like a great excuse to post this photo.

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 | 1 comment

FatherHappy Father’s Day, Dad

I cannot think of a man I would more like to emulate than my Dad.  When I was younger I loved my father but could not relate to him (he was “old” and had a job that I couldn’t comprehend).  After graduating and moving out, my feelings matured and I developed a profound respect and admiration for the values my father lived / lives.

I’d also like to wish a Happy Father’s day to my brother-in-law, Travis, who is a father to three of the most adorable children I know, my cousin Chris who is now a Dad twice over as well as all my other cousins and uncles and friends who have strived to be the best parent they know how.  And although its not not Father’s Day in Brazil today, Feliz dia dos pais para voces Zeluiz (pai e filho).

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Hotel review: Waldorf-Astoria

Posted on June 16, 2012 | 2 comments

On a recent business trip to New York City I stayed at Waldorf-Astoria.  Although I’m not typically a fan of older hotels, one cannot help but be impressed by the old world charm this fabled New York City hotel holds, and the art deco architectural details both outside and through out the property are truly amazing.

I did not have a chance to enjoy the hotels’ amenities or visit any of the three hotel restaurants, but I did appreciate my slightly quirky but spacious corner room on the 11th floor with high ceilings, large closet and small work space.

Waldorf-Astoria hotel room

Waldorf-Astoria The hotel is very convenient to Midtown attractions but beware that this iconic property means that the lobby is always busy.  Hotel guests mingle with curious visitors coming to photograph the lobby and or attend one of the many events the property seems to always host.

Property hint: If you join the Hilton Membership program you will be allowed two free waters each day of your stay.

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Summer in the City Entertainment Series

Posted on June 16, 2012 | 1 comment

Rowes WharfThe Summer in the City Entertainment Series by the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf begins again this year starting on Monday, June 18th. The popular summer series will run through the summer months concluding on Friday, August 31st.  With the exception of “Music and Movie Fridays”, the free entertainment is from 6:00 – 10:00PM nightly.

Beach Party Monday theme with tropical island bands performing. Soul Tuesday with R&B bands playing soulful music from icons including Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and others. Timeless Tunes Wednesday hosts musicians playing popular music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Blues Barge Thursdays will have blues bands performing on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel

Music & Movie Friday begins a bit earlier and runs from 4:30 – 10:00PM.  This summer all the movies shown will be from 1987 and include: Princess Bride, Moonstruck and Dirty Dancing among others.

Pick a night, go down early with friends (or for a date) and grab a seat at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille and enjoy an evening down on the water. Check out their facebook page, or visit the event’s website here.

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Thought of the day

Posted on June 16, 2012 | 1 comment

Spread the word. Sometimes people need to be reminded of the obvious.

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2012 Boston Pride Weekend (recap)

Posted on June 15, 2012 | 1 comment

Last week at this time the gay community in Boston was ready to enjoy the final weekend of Pride 2012. After a week of rain and cool temperatures, weather was beautiful all weekend long.  Here is a video of some of the events and parties we attended last weekend.  

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Come down to Sister Sorel Saturday at 2pm

Posted on June 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

BosGuyCome over to Sister Sorel for a fundraiser to help Tiago a.k.a. Tiaginho. Sadly, one of my favorite bar tenders and a very sweet guy is facing deportation back to Brazil and needs help to pay for his legal fees.

Come to Sister Sorel Saturday, June 16 at 2PM

Bring your friends and come down to Sister Sorel to show your support.  The Sister Sorel family is suggesting a $20 donation and will be donating all the tips made to a “Save Tiago” fund to help defray the cost of Tiago’s lawyer fees.  Tiago is an incredibly sweet guy and can really use your help.  There is more information on facebook here.

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Furry Friday

Posted on June 15, 2012 | 8 comments

This week’s Furry Friday post features the very sexy retired rugby player, Ben Cohen.  After retiring in 2011, he started The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, which is dedicated to ending bullying. The foundation places a special emphasis on helping LGBT kids.  Ben’s good looks combined with his good works makes him one of the sexiest Furry Friday’s I’ve posted.

Past Furry Friday Posts

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on June 15, 2012 | 11 comments

Each Friday morning I pose a riddle for those who like that sort of thing.  If you are stumped, share this with friends and colleagues, and I’m sure you’ll be able to figure out this week’s riddle.

Two men apply for a job. They are identical and have the same mother, father and birthday. When asked, “Are you twins?” they honestly reply, “No”.  How is this possible?

Take a guess and leave a comment. I’ll publish comments and confirm the correct response in the afternoon.

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Cazwell “Rice and Beans”

Posted on June 15, 2012 | 1 comment

Massachusetts native, Cazwell, is back with another outrageous music video full of innuendo and barely clothed men writhing suggestively.  Its proven to be a potent combination for this gay singer who first caught my attention in the summer of 2010 with a very similar gay club hit, Meet Me at the Ice Cream Truck.

This video is probably not appropriate to play if at work.

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