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Boston’s Guerrilla Queer Bar celebrates 7 years at Tequila Rain
Tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd Boston Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) will celebrate seven years in Boston. Over time GQB’s popularity expanded beyond a one time a month take over of a straight bar or nightclub into the very popular LGBT social group, The Welcoming Committee (TWC), which is now also active in several other cities around the country.
GQB – 9PM Friday, October 3rd at Tequila Rain
If you’ve never been to a GQB takeover or if it has been awhile, you may want to check out this week’s celebration. You can learn more about GQB’s seven year itch this Friday by liking their event page, here. You can also learn more about other programs from TWC by visiting, thewelcomingcommittee.com.
Congratulations TWC. I wish you many more years here in Boston. You’ve enhanced LGBT life in Boston and made our city more welcoming.
First Friday at South End studios
Photographer: Ali Horeanopoulos
Looking for something different to do? Tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd is the SoWa Artist Guild First Friday celebration. Visit 450 Harrison Ave in the South End to meet the local artists, walk through their art studios and check out their work. More than 60 artists routinely open their studios for the “First Friday” of every month.
For more details check out the SoWa First Friday Facebook Page.
#FeelingNuts
It was inevitable I suppose, but looking to capitalize on the social media success of this summer’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, U.K. based Check One Two has created the “Crotch Grab Challenge” to raise awareness about testicular cancer and to encourage men to regularly examine themselves.
Recently Hugh Jackman decided to lend a hand (so to speak) to support the cause and tweeted out the above photo signalling his acceptance of the challenge. He then nominated Niel Patrick Harris, Michael Strahan and Ricky Gervais.
DIEUX DU STADE 2015
Dieux du Stade 2015 goes on sale starting today, October 2nd.
To entice their many fans around the world they have released a series of ‘teaser’ promotional videos over the past few weeks leading up to the launch.
Below is the third such teaser. While there isn’t any explicit nudity – you may want to watch this away from colleagues who may raise an eyebrow with so much skin on the screen.
If you like, you may place your order by visiting their website here. You may also want to follow them on Twittah, @DivxDvStade.
Bostonians love local cultcha
A recent study conducted by the MFA Boston has concluded that Bostonians attend a greater number of cultural events per month when compared with the national average; and for those wondering sporting events were not factored into the survey.
The study found that 78% of Boston-area audiences participate in at least one cultural event each month, while only 69% of national audiences do. The most culturally active audiences around Boston are Millennials (18 to 29) and Generation X (30 to 49).
The survey results really don’t surprise me. Boston has a large number of cultural venues (more than most cities its size) as well as an affluent, young, educated population. You can read more about the findings here.
Boston Out-Fit Challenge is Oct. 11 has been cancelled
Boo… Apparently there wasn’t enough interest and the event has been cancelled.
Thought of the day
I’ve never been one to nibble on anything. Not sure I’m into choking either. What does one need to do to be fabulous?
Boots No7 gym essentials gift box
Earlier tonight I was pleasantly surprised by a gym essentials gift box courtesy of Boots No7. I wanted to say thank you for all the great product and the gym bag. I like the scent of Boots No7 face wash as well as the hair and body wash and look forward to using them in the morning.
Random man candy post – just for you
I know I just posted my Temptation Tuesday post, but I’m wicked busy and man candy posts like this are both quick-n-easy. I hope you are having a good Tuesday and thank you for your patience. In the meantime enjoy the post while I focus on my day job.
November Project – Stair workout Wednesday morning
I’ve talked about the November Project a number of times over the past few years and thought I’d remind everyone that gym memberships are not necessary in Boston thanks to this group.
Every Wednesday morning the November Project host their free morning workout at Harvard Stadium. Click here for details.
Where: Harvard Stadium – 65 N Harvard St (Allston, MA)
When: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 6:30AM – 7:30PM
Admission: Free
Johnny Diaz at South End Library Tuesday, 9/30
Miami native and one time Boston resident and Boston Globe reporter, Johnny Diaz, returns to the South End branch of the Boston Public Library to read from his new book, Looking for Providence. I wrote about Johnny’s book in my July post, Summer reading list.
No plans on Tuesday, September 30th? Head over to the South End annex of the BPL at 685 Tremont Street from 6:30 – 8:00 PM and meet Johnny.
More event information about this free event here.
Realm health and fitness tips from Kyle
If you are trying to put on muscle and are not currently practicing at least 1 or 2 sets of “negatives” you are missing out on a lot of potential upside, for literally less work.
Let me explain further, there are two primary types of muscle contractions, concentric and eccentric. Concentric is when a muscle is “shortening” (ex. action at the bicep on a curl when you are raising the muscle.) and eccentric is when the muscle is “lengthening” (ex. action at the bicep when you are lowing the muscle).
Studies show that “eccentric training” or putting your focus on the eccentric muscle contraction, during a workout, will build more muscle. The activity causes more microtrauma and forces your body to rebuild and grow. Try applying this rule to your current program and see the results when you start lifting. For each set, count 5 seconds on the “eccentric” and 2 seconds on the “concentric”.
- Bench press: 5 seconds slowly bringing the bar to your chest, and 2 seconds pressing it up.
- Squat: 5 seconds lowering your hips and 2 seconds pressing up
- Bent over row: 2 seconds pulling the bar into your stomach and 5 seconds letting the bar out toward the ground
Kyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry.
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