A few weeks ago when Jeffrey Roberson was flying back home he posted this hilarious photo. Looks like the TSA agent got a bit more than she expected. I think the photos is perfect for my weekly “Caption this Photo” and hopefully the caption below inspires you to share one of your own.
My friends are never going to believe this
Larry Kessler to be honored at The HistoryMakers Awards on Wednesday at Club Cafe
In 1995 – the same year that the combination treatment known as the “AIDS cocktail” became available to people with HIV/AIDS. The Action Committee (AAC) produced a video highlighting the organization’s work, entitled A Community Responds. It depicts the first 15 very scary years of the epidemic and features Larry Kessler, then AIDS Action Committee’s executive director.
I had the pleasure of working for Larry Kessler, joining AIDS Action in 2002 just as he was stepping down as the founding executive director of AAC. Kessler’s work both directly and indirectly has saved tens of thousands of lives through his grass roots prevention and education efforts. He has also been the face of compassion for many left on their deathbed in the early days of the AIDS epidemic; forsaken by their friends and family and left to die alone – were it not for Larry Kessler. I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it to Club Cafe to see Kessler at the 2017 Heromakers Award Wednesday from 6-9PM.
America’s Finest Dodgeball League starts in Boston this Winter on December 7th. Games will be played in Dorchester at the Holland Community Center.
If you don’t live in Boston but are interested, America’s Finest Dodgeball League is also operating in several other cities including: Austin, Dallas, Denver, FTL, Houston, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Portland and Tampa. If you would like to learn more about this new league in Boston, click on the links below.
HUBweek (October 10-15) is a citywide festival that celebrates innovation in art, science and technology. The amazing event starts tomorrow and while events will take place all over the city most take place in Boston’s City Hall Plaza, which has been transformed with dozens of art installations and six geodesic domes.
Thought leaders like Malcolm Gladwell, Deepak Chopra, Atul Gawande and more will speak and networking programs have been organized to allow people to connect with some of the areas most impactful start-ups (all for free).
HUBweek is about bringing together Boston’s incredible creative economy. Come and join this amazing week of events but be sure to register first! Learn more here: hubweek.org
This week definitely check out HUBweek (October 10-15), a festival celebrating innovation in art, science and technology; the 2017 HistoryMaker Awards, paying tribute to trailblazer and AIDS Activist, Larry Kessler at Club Cafe on Tuesday night; MFA Late Nites from 8PM on Friday to 2AM on Saturday morning; and Mean Girls Basic Brunch on Saturday at Ashmont Grille in Dorchester.
If you’re looking to go dancing check out BRASH Weekly Queer Party on Tuesday in Somerville; FUZZ Boston at The Alley on Friday; Magnum Saturdays: Flannel Frenzy at dbar; and make Sunday a fun day by checking out Club Cafe’s Sunday Tea Dance.
Larry Kessler is honored at The HistoryMakers Awards
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
HUBweek starts on Tuesday and runs through Sunday; hosting free events throughout Boston
BRASH Weekly Queer Party is hosted every Tuesday at Brass Union from 9PM – 1AM in Union Square, Somerville
Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
2017 HistoryMaker Awards pays tribute to Larry Kessler from 6-9PM on Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting this Wednesday from 6-9PM at the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge
Enchanted Forest is magical interactive experience for all ages, taking place at Government Center (Thursday – Saturday) 5-10PM in Boston
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence
THE WEEKEND
LGBTQ College Fair hosted by BAGLY is from 2-5PM on Friday at Walker Hall in Cambridge
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Fuzz Boston is a fun, no-attitude and very welcoming monthly dance party with no cover with DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy at the Alley Bar in DTX
MFA Late Nites is Friday from 8PM – 2AM at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Mean Girls Basic Brunch is on Saturday from 10AM-3PM at Ashmont Grill in Dorchester
SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston
Drag Gospel Fest is a fundraiser to benefit LGBT asylum seekers on Saturday from 6-9PM at Club Cafe in Boston
Providence Zombie Night is Saturday from 7PM – 2AM at The Dark Lady
Grunt Gear Party is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, on Saturday, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX
Magnum Saturdays: Flannel Frenzy is at dbar on Saturday starting at 10PM in Dorchester
Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston
Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston
Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
When served as a side to an otherwise healthy dinner this can be the difference between an okay meal and something really delicious. The recipe comes from Ina Garten and while I never seem to be able to follow recipes, this one is really easy. The total prep time is ~5 minutes and the cooking time is ~25 to 35 minutes.
This is one of those dishes that everyone likes. The recipe below is for two people so double this (or more) if you are cooking for a dinner party. I can guarantee you every last shallot will be devoured. When it is cooked, the smell is mouth watering and you can cut them with your fork.
Cooking tip: save yourself time and buy shallots that have already been pealed.
– Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
– Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat then add the shallots and sugar. Be sure to coat the shallots with the butter and sugar and stir them until they start to brown (5-10 minutes).
– Add the vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly then put the pan (uncovered) in the oven until tender and caramelized; about 20-30 minutes.
– Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Cleaning tip: The most difficult thing about making this is cleaning the pan after. I suggest that after you cook the shallots and plate them, add some water to the pan with a little dish soap and leave it on low heat on your stove. Just remember to use your oven mitts when you grab the pan to clean it!
Enjoy your morning cup of joe (or whatever you may want to call him).
This week’s Saturday morning comics post includes both Adam and Andy & Casey At The Bat, which had been quiet for a few weeks. Enjoy this week’s comics, share them with your friends and check out their respective websites.
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
Click on this week’s comic strip to enlarge
CASEY AT THE BAT is a comic strip follows the adventures of a young, gay man [Casey] and his friends in life, love and sports! You can learn more about Casey by visiting, caseyatb.com.
Click on this week’s comic strip to enlarge
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Enjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.
Tis the season to scare the crap out of oneself. While I’m no expert on this sort of thing,I’ve done some digging to share with you information about haunted houses in the area you can visit. I’ve not attended any of these locations so share your comments to help others pick and choose the best haunted house.
Barrett’s Haunted Mansion is south of Boston in Abbington, MA. Oct 17 and 24th they will host their special Darkness Unleashed, which requires advance ticket purchase. On Sundays and Thursdays they have offer at $5 off coupon on their website. For more information be sure to visit their website.
Instagram: @bhmansion
Facebook: Barrett’s Haunted Mansion
Factory of Terror has three locations in Worcester, West Warwick, RI and Fall River. More details about individual locations, tickets and hours can be found on their website, factoryofterror.com.
Instagram: @factory_of_terror
Facebook: Factory of Terror
Spooky World may be the largest of the haunted houses in the area. This year Spooky World presents “Nightmare in New England”. Based on feedback I read online, it seems like you will want to purchase either their VIP or Super VIP tickets, but these come at a hefty price, starting at $67 on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information visit their website, Spookyworld.com.
Instagram: @SpookyWorld
Facebook: Spooky World
Six Flags Fright Fest 2017 runs through October 29th. Enjoy thrills and activities throughout the day and come back for a truly frightening evening of fun after the sun goes down
Visiting Salem, MA? Check out the following:
Voodoo and Vampires & Ghosts Walking Tour
2 Hour Sinister Stories of Salem Night Time Walking Tour
Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery: A horror museum
Salem Witch Trial Museum
Salem Ghost Tour
Escape Room
For additional information about Halloween related events and haunted houses visit halloweennewengland.com. Below are links to sites I think you might like in Massachusetts.
MA Haunted Houses and Trails Guide
MA Night and Haunted Hayrides Guide
MA Night and Haunted Corn Mazes Guide
MA Ghost and Paranormal Tours
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