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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2014 on Lake Winnipesaukee
Sergio and I have returned to spend Thanksgiving Day at my parent’s house on Lake Winnipesaukee. Fortunately, the weather is more mild than last year when we visited. While I’m very happy to share that the forecast is mostly sunny with temperatures in the low to mid 50s, last year’s surprise snowstorm in northern New England was unbelievably picturesque so I thought I’d share one of the photos Sergio snapped of me walking back to the house with his phone.
I also wanted to use this opportunity to wish any who may stop by to read my blog today a very happy Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving humor
Think of this as the Pilgrim’s version of sexting.
Happy Thanksgiving
According to AAA nearly 50 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home this weekend to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family. Sergio and I will have already left Boston and driven up to northern New England. Our early start was intentional to avoid the expected traffic that comes with the holiday. Whatever you are doing or however you may be spending the Thanksgiving holiday I hope your travels are smooth.
Massive mixed use project for Government Center
Source: Pelli Clarke Pelli CBT Architects
Last week The Boston Globe wrote (once again) about a huge mixed use project in Government Center that would add to Boston’s skyline and significantly change the make up of the Government Center / West End neighborhoods. The project proposed by HYM Investment Group (shown above) would replace the existing Government Center parking garage (shown below) with two towers; a 45-story apartment tower and a 43-story office tower. The two towers are part of a larger, 2.4-million-square-foot development that was first proposed back in 2011 but is finally expected to start next year.
Photo by David L Ryan, Globe Staff
According to The Globe, the new apartment tower will feature a mix of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units and will offer a lineup of amenities including a swimming pool, sun deck, yoga studio and gym on the 9th floor, while the 31st floor “will offer leisure spaces for residents with a multi-purpose room, library, and roof deck.” According to the BRA website, the project will include 800+ residential units, a 196-room hotel, 82,500 square feet of retail space, while preserving the nearly 1,200 parking spaces from the garage.
You can read more about The Boston Globe story here.
You can read more about the project on the BRA website here.
Caption this photo
Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption. This week I have a thanksgiving themed image to share. I’ll get you started with a possible caption that hopefully inspires you to share a few of your own in the comments section below.
Sally’s Match.com photo
Las Ventas and Stella Cafe in South End close
Las Ventas, a Spanish deli located at 700 Harrison Avenue, and Stella Cafe, a breakfast and luncheon cafe located next to Stella Restaurant & Bar at 1525 Washington Street have both closed. Las Ventas closed earlier this month and according to their website the space will be remodeled for private dining and function space for Estragon. Stella Cafe closed last week but there has been no word on what will become of the space.
Will & Grace Thanksgiving at Club Cafe tonight
The Welcoming Committee has teamed up with Club Cafe and will be binge-watching three episodes of Will & Grace (including one double-episode). In addition to the episodes, a $15 admission includes complimentary light bites. All are welcome starting at 6PM; shows starts at 7PM in the back room at Club Cafe.
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Temptation Tuesday
For those of you who are into the “I’m so damn handsome” look.
Boys of Boston Love Myself official video
Boston’s gay flag football is back with another fun and carefree that appears to be mostly taken in and around where I live in the South End. The video includes views from around Boston, dancing, and plenty of shirtless guys having fun.
Boston Ballet The Nutcracker opens this week
Friday, November 27th – the day after Thanksgiving – Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker opens at Boston’s Opera House. A few years ago Mikko Nissinen and the Boston Ballet updated their production of the classic tale set to the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky. This is a classic holiday tradition that I highly recommend. Tickets are very affordable, starting at $35 and performances run through December 31st. Check out the video below of the Boston Ballet’s Snow Scene – like you’ve never seen it before – from The Nutcracker.
Purchase Tickets to Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker
20th annual LGBT travel survey
I would like to invite you to take the 20th annual LGBT travel survey hosted by Community Marketing & Insights Inc. The survey is used to help open doors and minds around the world and to help make the travel industry more LGBT-welcoming. Responses are kept completely confidential and will never be used for any direct marketing or solicitation purposes.
If you complete the survey by Tuesday, December 1, 2015 you can choose to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of twenty US $50 cash prizes.
For more information about Community Marketing & Insights Inc link here.
What to do this week: November 23-29
What to do this week: November 23rd – November 29th
Will & Grace and Thanksgiving will be showing episodes at Club Cafe to get you in the holiday spirit starting at 7pm on Tuesday, November 24 in Boston
Thanksgiving Eve at Icon will have 2 DJs playing music at the bar formerly known as Rumor – doors open at 10PM on Wednesday, November 25 in Boston
Boston Ballet The Nutcracker opens later this week so be sure to check out the production starting Friday, November 27 in Boston
Fascination Fridays is Boston’s gear / kink / fetish party at Jacques Underground – doors open at 9PM on Friday, November 27 in Boston
Swet Studio Workout for Men South End Swet Studio invites guys to this men-only full body workout at 12PM on Saturday, November 28 in Boston
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell has a masquerade theme this month at their party at Great Scott on Saturday, November 28 in Boston
Back To Basics Tea Dance takes place each week at Club Cafe starting at 5PM on Sunday, November 29 in Boston
I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities. Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Buy local this holiday season: visit 460 Harrison Ave in the South End
Photographer: Ali Horeanopoulos
The South End has an eclectic mix of retail space and nowhere is that more evident than at 460 Harrison Avenue along the pedestrian walkway, Thayer Street. Cate McQuaid from The Boston Globe wrote a great article talking about the 21 new galleries that opened last month, but her article only tells part of the story because joining these new galleries are 90 artist studios and 40 boutiques.
While Newbury Street has more shops, even Back Bay’s pride and joy can’t rival the South End’s 460 Harrison Avenue and Thayer Street for those looking for unique gift items or those who want to support local businesses. Not a single retail chain can be found here and many of the products sold are unique expressions from the local arts community – meaning your purchases go back into this community – not a corporate headquarters based somewhere far away.
As we approach the holiday season, I’d like to offer a plug for these new galleries, boutiques and artist studios. Shop here first. You may be surprised by the quality and variety. It’s like nothing you’ve seen at any shopping mall.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus holiday concert tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Ho Ho Ho holiday concert, which includes traditional carols and the world premiere of Forbidden Holiday, a revue of sassy send-ups of seasonal standards from the creator of the Off-Broadway sensation Forbidden Broadway.
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Ho Ho Ho holiday concert will take place in the Fenway at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall on Dec. 13th, 19th, 20th & 21st. You can get your tickets from the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus website.
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