The Party of Reagan is now Russia’s bitch

Posted on April 11, 2018 | 2 comments

russia republicans, politicsThis is an election year and if you believe all the hype, Democrats are energized and Republicans are either demoralized or not paying attention. As a political junkie who swore off politics, following the 2016 Presidential elections, I couldn’t help but be drawn into the drama last month surrounding the Pennsylvania 18th-district special election won by the conservative Democrat, Conor Lamb (don’t call it a “lamb slide”).

Many have attributed Trump’s unfavorable ratings to self-inflicted wounds, ranging from foreign policy gaffes to a revolving door at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but nothing has been more destructive to the sitting President’s credibility than the special counsel investigation looking into Russian meddling in our elections and the possibility of collusion. For the record, I don’t think Trump or his minions ever knowingly colluded with Russians, but I wouldn’t put it out of the realm of possibility that they’ve been ‘played’ by Russians and I wouldn’t be surprised if Robert Mueller found that Trump and those surrounding him were unwittingly aiding Russians who were intent in discrediting institutions that are the foundation of our democracy.

While political neophytes may be tired of all the reporting on the special counsel investigation, these remain early days. To put this in perspective, the Watergate investigation lasted for two years and resulted in 5 people pleading “guilty”. Mueller started work in the middle of May last year. That means his team has identified as many guilty pleas as Watergate in only 9-months.  In the world of politics that is moving at warp speed, and the longer this goes on the worse it appears to get for Donald Trump.

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I never thought I’d live to see the day when the Republican Party would cede its credibility with foreign policy and defense (let alone fiscal conservatism). If you ever told me that the Democratic Party was going to be holding the Republican Party accountable for colluding with an authoritarian leader from Russia, I would have wondered if you had lost your mind, but then again, I think that is the only way to explain Donald Trump’s election; either Russia tipped the scale or we as a nation have collectively lost our mind.

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This week on Instagram: BostonChops

Posted on April 11, 2018 | Leave a comment

InstagramWith buzz about a second Boston Chops restaurant opening in Downtown Crossing in the coming weeks it seemed like an appropriate time to share their Instagram account. The South End restaurant has one of my favorite bars in the neighborhood. You can usually find Sergio and me at the bar on Sunday mornings for a bite and once or twice for an after work drink and onion rings.

Food lovers will drool over the beautifully presented and photographed food and cocktails. While they have far more elaborate photographs, I’m a fan of their beer battered onion rings and couldn’t resist selecting this photo for this post. Check out their account but beware prolonged viewing will lead to hunger.

Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/bostonchops.

Do you like this weekly post? Check out previously featured IG accounts here.

 

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Caption this photo

Posted on April 11, 2018 | 6 comments

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Last week this photo from Kenneth in the 212 blog was to good not to use. I’ll also use Kenneth’s caption from the blog post which inspired this week’s post.

Hopefully the caption I’ve shared below inspires you to offer up a caption or two of your own. Leave a witty or funny caption as a comment for this post, and I’ll approve it for readers to enjoy.

“Ring of Truth“

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Frontrunners Boston

Posted on April 10, 2018 | Leave a comment

Temptation TuesdayIn less than a week 30,000+ runners will undertake one of the most difficult marathons in the world when the 122nd Boston Marathon takes place. It is hard not to be inspired by these people but for the majority of people a jog around the Charles River might be all you can commit to.

For those of you who may be looking for an excuse to be more active, I wanted to suggest checking out the Boston Frontrunner’s chapter. This club meets each week and has a social element following their Saturday runs, which gives you the chance to get to meet and connect with others. Do not worry about needing to be some amazing runner to keep up. Different distances are available for you to choose what is best.

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Frontrunners Boston visiting RI this past Fall

For more information about Frontrunners Boston, visit them on the web at www.frontrunnersboston.org or check out their Facebook page at, Frontrunners Boston.

I want to feature the LGBTQ groups and organizations that help people connect and enrich Boston’s gay life. If you’d like to have your club / team featured, please email me at bosguymail@gmail.com or via FB messenger.

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical world premiere

Posted on April 10, 2018 | Leave a comment

bosarts, Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston Theater, Broadway in BostonVery excited to have tickets to see one of the 36 performances of the World Premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which will play at the newly remodeled Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston’s Theater District from June 27 – August 5.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will star Karen Olivo (Tony Award® for West Side Story, In the Heights), Aaron Tveit (Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal), Danny Burstein (six-time Tony Award®-nominee, Fiddler On the Roof, Cabaret), Sahr Ngaujah (Tony® and Olivier award-nominated for Fela), Tam Mutu (Doctor Zhivago, Encores’ Hey, Look Me Over! and The New Yorkers), Ricky Rojas (Burn the Floor) and Robyn Hurder (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Chicago).

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Set in Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France at the turn of the century, a world of indulgent beauty and unparalleled extravagance, of bohemians and aristocrats, of boulevardiers and mademoiselles, Moulin Rouge! The Musical tells the fictional story of an ambitious, lovesick writer, Christian (Aaron Tveit), and a dazzling, entrancing chanteuse, Satine (Karen Olivo). Their lives collide at the Moulin Rouge with its many characters including the host of the Moulin Rouge, Harold Zidler (Danny Burstein); the brilliant and starving artist Toulouse-Lautrec (Sahr Ngaujah); the greatest tango dancer – and gigolo – in all of Paris, Santiago (Ricky Rojas); the tempting Nini (Robyn Hurder); and The Duke of Monroth (Tam Mutu), the wealthy and entitled patron of the club who thinks he can buy anything he wants, including love.

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Sergio and I have our tickets to see Moulin Rouge! The Musical

As in the film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical celebrates some of the greatest popular music of the last 50 years. The stage musical will feature many of the iconic songs from the movie and as well as recent hits released since the movie premiered 15 years ago.

Tickets and More Information Here

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on April 10, 2018 | 6 comments

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Jagged Little Pill at the A.R.T.

Posted on April 9, 2018 | Leave a comment
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Laurel Harris, Soph Menas, Elizabeth Stanley, Nora Schell, and Logan Hart perform at the A.R.T. Gala on March 5, 2018 at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. Photo: Liza Voll

In a little less than a month the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present the world premiere and original story, Jagged Little Pill, which was inspired by the themes and emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette’s 1995, Grammy Award-winning album.

Following a family grappling with uncomfortable truths about many of the urgent issues deeply affecting our communities and our world today, this world premiere musical is directed by Diane Paulus (Waitress, Finding Neverland,Pippin, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and features a book by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (Juno).

The production opens May 5 and runs through July 15.

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Men in kilts

Posted on April 9, 2018 | 2 comments

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What to do this week April 9 – 15

Posted on April 9, 2018 | Leave a comment

This week has plenty to offer and more to come with the long holiday weekend (for many) culminating with the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16th – note that the John Hancock Fitness Expo which runs Friday thru Sunday (and is free to the public) has moved to the Seaport this year.

Aside from the Marathon, there is plenty to do this week including that once a year celebration from Ben & Jerrys’ called Free Cone Day this Tuesday, The Laramie Project, which opens this Wednesday, Fur-Turnity Underwear Party (Boston’s newest monthly underwear dance party) is this Friday at Jacques. Sergio and I plan to check out So Hot Saturdaes presents: Muscle Otter Bear Daddy (MOBD) is at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub – will we see you there?

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The Laramie Project will play at The Oberon Wednesday thru Friday

MONDAY – THURSDAY

Pizza & Game Night is every Monday from 5-9PM (check out their ping pong and foosball tables) at Dorchester Brewery in Dorchester

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

Free Cone Day head to your favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop for their annual “Free Cone Day” on Tuesday

Cocktails & Dinner join Kiko at Boston Chops on Tuesday night for his “cocktails inspired dinner” at 7PM on Tuesday (Reservations Required)

Trivia Tuesday is every Tuesday at the Dorchester Brewing Company and starts at 7:30PM in Dorchester

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

Stump Trivia with Jonathan Brett is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

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The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition is hosted by (and at) the History Project from 6-8PM in Boston

Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Wednesday from 6-9PM at the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge

Gay Secretes of the MFA  happens again this week on Wednesday starting at 6:15PM – this week’s tour is sold out but you can sign up for future tours – the next “Gay Secrets of the MFA” tour is scheduled for 4/18 and 4/25 in Boston

The Laramie Project plays at the Oberon Theater Wednesday thru Friday this week in Cambridge

Sports Night at Peggy’s  is every Wednesday night at Peggy O’Neil’s pub in Dorchester

Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public

Bear Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston

RuPaul’s Drag Race Multiple viewing parties will take place at 8PM on Thursday at Jacques in Bay Village, The Alley Bar in DTX, Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester and Trophy Room in South End

Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston

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John Hancock Fitness Expo is free and open to the public every Marathon Weekend but this year it is at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

Fur-Turnity Underwear Party check out Boston’s newest monthly underwear dance party (the second Friday of every month) at Jacques

FUZZ Boston join DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy at the Alley Bar starting at 10PM in Boston

Latin Friday is upstairs at Machine every Friday starting at 10PM in Boston

Video Night Tracks every Saturday night join VJ Ryan Grow at Cathedral Station starting at 9:30PM

Mr New England Rubber 2018 is at the Providence Eagle on Saturday night in Providence

Mainestreet Presents: Awesome 80’s Prom Night! takes place at Mainestreet on Saturday night in Ogunquit

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So Hot Saturdaes presents: Muscle Otter Bear Daddy (MOBD) is at Peggy O’Neil’s Pub on Saturday in Dorchester

The Donkey Show is the ultimate disco experience is a story inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream each Saturday at Club Oberon in Cambridge.

Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge

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 with Miz Cracker & Isaac Escalante at Candibar in the Theater District will be busier than usual on 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.

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Burro Bar South End is hiring

Posted on April 8, 2018 | 1 comment

Mexican restaurant in the South End, South End restaurant, south end diningThe Burro Bar, which is opening a new location in space formerly occupied by the Aquitaine Group’s La Motta Ristorante, has posted notices on its windows along Washington Street, indicating that they are now hiring  for: Manager, Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Hosts, Backservers, Barbacks, Servers and Bartenders in their soon to open South End location.

The Burro Bar South End website describes itself as a neighborhood Mexican kitchen and tequila bar and the newest sibling of The Painted Burro in Somerville and Burro Bar Brookline. Chef Joe Cassinelli’s menu will be a welcome addition to the South End which has very few Mexican options. No word on when the restaurant may open but work continues at a brisk pace.

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SoWa Open Market opens on May 6th

Posted on April 8, 2018 | Leave a comment

SoWa Open Market returns on Sunday, May 6, 2018

In four weeks the SoWa Open Market 15th season will open and this year the organizers have announced a new beer hall and taproom, housed in the iconic SoWa Power Station will be a part of the market every Sunday, from May 6 through October 28, 2018. Partnering with the Craft Collective, more than 60 curated “adult beverages” from local breweries will be featured in this year’s “SoWa Beer Barn”. In addition to great beer, there will also be lawn games, live music, yoga classes, and lots of food trucks.

In addition to the new beer hall and food trucks located by the Gaslight parking lot, further up the street the Market will host their weekly farmer’s market as well and continue to feature artisans every Sunday, May 6 – October 28, 2018 from 10 AM – 4 PM.

More information about the SoWa Open Market

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on April 8, 2018 | 1 comment

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Saturday morning coffee

Posted on April 7, 2018 | 1 comment

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Saturday morning comics

Posted on April 7, 2018 | Leave a comment

This week’s Saturday morning comics blog post includes both Adam and Andy as well as Casey At The Bat. Enjoy & share this weeks’ comics and then go check out their respective websites and share them with your friends.gay cartoon, gay comic, James Asal Jr.ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.

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Click here to see the previous Adam and Andy comic strip

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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.

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Provincetown Bear Week July 7 – 15

Posted on April 6, 2018 | 1 comment

Bear, Handsome, Hairy, hunkAs crazy as it may seem, 2018 Bear Week in Provincetown starts 12-weeks from tomorrow and runs from July 7 – 15. The city sells out so if you are planning to attend this week long celebration, make sure you’ve booked a place before the entire town sells out.

There are more events than I could easily share with you in this blog post but fortunately, the organizers have shared all the official events for this year on their website at schedule.ptownbears.org. Some highlights you may want to consider enjoying should you go to Ptown that week include:

  • The first official Tea Dance of Bear Week, Saturday, July 7th at the Boatslip
  • Purgatory’s underwear party on Saturday, July 7th at Purgatory
  • Bear Boat Sunset Cruise on Sunday, July 8th leaves Macmillan Pier
  • DILF party on Tuesday, July 10th at Paramount
  • Ptown Bears Sunset Party at Herring Cove Beach Bath House on Wednesday, July 11th
  • Furball Party on Thursday, July 12th at Crown & Anchor
  • Annual Fireman’s Ball on Friday, July 13th at Crown & Anchor

Bear Week, Ptown, ProvincetownFor those who may be planning to fly into Boston a day early, The Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing typically hosts a “Welcome Party” on Friday, July 6th. For more information like and follow their Facebook page, The Alley Bar.

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