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Grub Gone…Drag! on Saturday, April 30

Posted on April 26, 2016 | Leave a comment
Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret

Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret

Later this week Boston’s Literary District will host Grub Gone…Drag, a special evening of literature and drag performance celebrating GrubStreet’s 15th annual the Muse & the Marketplace National Conference for Writers.

Saturday, April 30th Grub Gone…Drag! will feature readings by celebrated authors Colum McCann and Kaitlyn Greenidge and a live performance by renowned drag performer Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret at 8pm at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, located at 85 W. Newton Street, in Boston’s South End. Tickets are $12 for Muse conference goers and $18 for others.

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Want to learn more about GrubStreet’s 15th annual the Muse & the Marketplace National Conference for Writers taking place April 29 – May 1, at Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel? Click here for more information.

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on April 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

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Which 1980s John Hughes film character are you?

Posted on April 21, 2016 | 1 comment
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Duckie (played by Jon Cryer) in John Hughes 1986 film “Pretty in Pink”

Writer-director John Hughes defined the 1980s American high school experience with teen comedies such as “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “Sixteen Candles.” CNN currently has a short online quiz that tells you which Hughes character you most resemble.

While a part of me seriously relates to Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) in Sixteen Candles, I did love Duckie from Pretty in Pink. Who would you be in the John Hughes movie universe? Take the quiz and let me know in the comments section which Hughes character you most resembled.

Take the online quiz here

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The 1970s: The Blossoming of a Queer Enlightenment

Posted on April 19, 2016 | 1 comment

Earlier this month the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art opened their latest exhibit, The 1970s: The Blossoming of a Queer Enlightenment.

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Davies Diana Davies, Demonstration at City Hall, 1973/2013, Digital print. Gift of Alexis Heller, ©NYPL. Collection of LeslieLohman Museum

If you have plans to visit New York City in the coming weeks or months you may want to stop by the museum at 26 Wooster Street in New York City to check out the exhibit, which opened on April 8th and runs through June 26th.

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Milk Harvey Milk, San Francisco Gay Parade, 1974/2009, Archival inkjet print, 8 x 10 in. © The Estate of Harvey Milk. Collection of Leslie-Lohman Museum.

The exhibit explores the vibrant and liberating decade between the Stonewall Riots from 1969 through 1980, just before we heard the first rumblings of the AIDS crisis.  The exhibition features over 115 works, including photographs, drawings and paintings made during this significant period in LGBTQ history.
The exhibit explores themes of political activism, body/self, fashion/style, and sexual freedom/expression.

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Massachusetts film tax credit

Posted on April 17, 2016 | 2 comments

Massachusetts film tax creditIn July 2007 then Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the Massachusetts Film Tax Credit, to encourage movie producers from Hollywood and around the world to film here.  Since then it seems like Boston in particular has been overrun with both TV and Film production crews, although in fairness some very prominent films that feature Boston predate the tax credit like the 1970s romance Love Story and a personal favorite the 1997 Good Will Hunting.

Although it has been controversial, I am in favor of keeping the Massachusetts Film Tax Credit and despite the occasional inconvenience of film crews closing off streets, I think it is really cool to see parts of my home city featured in films – even when it is supposedly some place else (usually NYC).

Well over 100 movies and TV episodes have been filmed since the 2007 tax credit including: The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds (2009); The Fighter with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale (2010), The Town with Ben Affleck (2010), TED with Seth McFarlane and Mark Wahlberg (2012); The Heat with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy (2013); American Hustle with Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper (2013); Spotlight with Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams (2015); and Ghostbusters 3 with Chris Hemsworth, Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig (2016).

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on April 16, 2016 | Leave a comment

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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

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High Line Nudes by Kevin McDermott is now available for pre-order

Posted on April 12, 2016 | Leave a comment

photography, NYC, New York CityKevin McDermott is an accomplished photographer who first came to my attention in 2014 when his book, Virgin Island, with Detroit-based model, Todd Sanfield, was released. McDermott is getting attention again for a new book that is available for pre-order called High Line Nudes.

The forthcoming book juxtaposes the male form against impressive and iconic New York City architecture and is now available for pre-order from the publisher, Ten Avenues Press.

Pre-Order Your Copy of High Line Nudes by Kevin McDermott

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LGBT artists invited to submit work

Posted on April 9, 2016 | Leave a comment

Boston PrideAbout 3 weeks ago I wrote that The Alternative Art Space Gallery would be partnering with Boston Pride to host a special exhibit, Solidarity Through Pride, that will open on Thursday, June 2, 2016.

The exhibit is intended to showcase LGBT artists but if you would like to participate I want to remind you that the deadline for submission is fast approaching.  All entries must be submitted by Monday, April 25.

The exhibit will be hosted at the Alternative Art Space Gallery in the South End June 2 – 17, 2016. All 2D media will be considered and there is no entry fee for submissions. For more information go to alternativeartspace.net/call-for-art.

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on April 9, 2016 | Leave a comment

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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

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Unlock the Children’s Creativity

Posted on April 6, 2016 | Leave a comment
Reception & Open House: Thursday, April 7, 2016 5:30-7:30 pm

Reception & Open House: Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 pm

Unlock the Children’s Creativity is an exhibition & collaboration between ARCK & the Fort Point Arts Community Gallery to promote & advocate for arts education in the Boston Public School community.

The exhibition shows how communities can come together to build bridges & eliminate silos. The art will be organized in the gallery according to ARCK’s three primary themes: Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Social Justice.

THE EXHIBITION WILL INCLUDE SELECTED WORK BY:
88 East Boston Early Education Center students, ages 5-6
60 Blackstone Innovation School students, ages 6-7
36 Gardner Pilot Academic students, ages 13-16

For More Information Link Here!

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on April 2, 2016 | Leave a comment

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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

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Provincetown art galleries

Posted on April 1, 2016 | 1 comment
Jay Ho Gallery, Provincetown

Artwork by Chris Lopez

Several of Provincetown’s galleries are opening – a sure sign of spring here in New England.  Tomorrow, April 2 the Jo Hay Gallery at 167 Commercial Street across from Joe’s Coffee is hosting their Grand Reopening for the 2016 season from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The above image by artist Chris Lopez is just one example of the artists the gallery will be showcasing this season.

For more information about the gallery and to stay up to date with their latest shows, like their page on Facebook, here.

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Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival

Posted on March 28, 2016 | Leave a comment
Wicked Queer Boston LGBT Film Festival

The 32nd Boston LGBT Film Festival runs March 31st – April 10th

Better known as The Boston LGBT Film Festival, this year the organization updated their name in time for the 32nd annual film festival which opens later this week and runs through Sunday, April 10th.

Do you like independent films? Do you like queer cinema? Come out and show your support and purchase tickets to a few films before they sell out.  A couple of films that caught my eye include: That’s Not Us (Friday, April 1), Paris 05:59 Theo and Hugo (Saturday, April 2), Sex Work: A program of shorts (Friday, April 8) and Kiss Me, Kill Me (Saturday, April 9).

Check out the full listing of movies and events that will take place around the city and show your support for Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival.

Wicked Queer Film Festival Calendar of Events

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Astrological sign sculptures coming to Greenway

Posted on March 27, 2016 | Leave a comment
Ai Weiwei, Circle of Animals/Zodiac

Ai Weiwei with his dog head, part of the exhibition Circle of Animals/Zodiac

In April, Chinese contemporary artist, Ai Weiwei’s 12 mounted bronze statues entitled, “Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads” will grace part of Boston’s Greenway.  The 10′ high sculptures have already appeared in cities around the world including, London, Los Angeles, Taipei, and Paris.

These look a tad frightening to me and I’m sure they will be the subject of a lot of discussion once they are on display.

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Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

Posted on March 26, 2016 | Leave a comment

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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.

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