BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on March 3, 2017 | 9 comments

riddle, exercise for your brainEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, share it with a friend or colleague and see if you can figure out the answer together.

I’ll confirm answers in the afternoon so don’t worry if you don’t see your comment posted right away. I want to give everyone a chance to guess.

This week’s riddle

With 3 or 4 points, I can cause pain,
If you use me a lot and weight you will gain.

Sometimes I’m paired with a blade,
I’m quite useful and totally man made.

What am I?

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

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All About Eve coming to theaters March 5th and 8th

Posted on March 2, 2017 | 1 comment

Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter, movies, classic hollywoodFasten your seatbelts! Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and 20th Century Fox will be showing the 1950 classic,  All About Eve, around the country for two days only, Sunday, March 5th and Wednesday, March 8th.

WHEN: Sunday, March 5, 2017; 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017; 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for All About Eve can be purchased online at FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. The following movie theaters in and around Boston will be showing this classic film.

Fenway Stadium 13
Assembly Row 12
Revere Showcase Cinemas
Braintree 10
Legacy Place
Randolph Showcase Cinemas
Burlington 10

For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website.

All About Eve which stars Bette Davis and Anne Baxter also includes a young, aspiring actress who was then-unknown named Marilyn Monroe. If you’ve never seen this film, I encourage you to check it out. I promise you’ll love it. This could make for an excellent date night if you are looking for something different to do.

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US News & World Report ranks Mass. best state in U.S.

Posted on March 2, 2017 | 3 comments

March 2017Recently I wrote about the survey findings from Boston Consulting Group, that showed Massachusetts taking the top spot in their “well being” study. They cited a healthy population that has near universal healthcare insurance, education and an incredibly robust and balanced economy as reasons for the top ranking.

Just two weeks later U.S. News and World Report awarded Massachusetts its top honor, citing the state’s continuing academic achievement, innovative health care system, and strong economy in its ‘Best States’ ranking – sound familiar?massachusetts The US News & World report evaluates all fifty states across seven categories: health care, education, opportunity, economy, infrastructure, crime and corrections, and government. Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in education and No. 2 in healthcare, and placed within the top ten for economy and crime and corrections.  There are many surveys that evaluate quality of life and economic opportunity.  When you start seeing different surveys finding the same thing over and over again it becomes a trend. 

Where did your state rank? Check out the listing of all fifty states here.

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Vintage gay

Posted on March 2, 2017 | 4 comments
1955 portrait of Windham (left) with life-partner Sandy Campbell by celebrity gay photographer and writer Carl Van Vechten.

1955 portrait of Donald Windham (left) with life-partner Sandy Campbell by celebrity gay photographer and writer Carl Van Vechten.

Donald Windham and Sandy Campbell were a well-known couple in New York’s gay literary circles. It was at a chance meeting at Paul Cadmus’ studio that Donald met Sandy, who was modeling for one of Cadmus’ paintings. Windham and Campbell began a 45 year relationship that led to a collaboration as avid book collectors, voracious readers, and friends with many of the most important literary figures of their time. The couple lived together from 1943 until Campbell’s death in 1988. Windham passed away 22 years later in 2010.

I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

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The Coming of Light by Mark Strand

Posted on March 1, 2017 | 1 comment

beach, man on beach, sunrise, sunsetThe Coming of Light
Even this late it happens:
the coming of love, the coming of light.
You wake and the candles are lit as if by themselves,
stars gather, dreams pour into your pillows,
sending up warm bouquets of air.
Even this late the bones of the body shine
and tomorrow’s dust flares into breath.

I had never heard of this poem by Mark Strand until late December when The Closet Professor (NSFW) posted it on his website.

Mark Strand was a Canadian-born American poet, essayist and translator. He was born on Prince Edward Island in a secular Jewish family. He received a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1999 for Blizzard of One. You can purchase some of his works including The Coming of Light on Amazon.com, here.

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This week on Instagram: chefchriscoombs

Posted on March 1, 2017 | 2 comments

chef coombs, deuxave, boston chops, dbar, boston chefThis is a somewhat deceiving photo from Chef Chris Coombs’ Instagram account, which does include several photos of his son, Carter, but is mostly a platform to show off some delicious meals. Chef Coombs is the owner of Deuxave, Boston Chops & dbar Restaurants here in Boston so if you love food and the occasional photo bomb by Carter his son check him out.

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

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Caption this photo

Posted on March 1, 2017 | 5 comments

humor

Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption. Hopefully the photo above and my caption below inspires you to share a few of your own in the comments section.

Ouch!

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Gay for Good Boston volunteering opportunity

Posted on February 28, 2017 | Leave a comment

generations inc, volunteering, gay bostonThe Boston chapter of Gay for Good next project will be on Saturday, March 11th to support Generations Inc. a non-profit that pairs senior adults with non literate proficient children in the Boston metro area. The adults read with children to strengthen their literacy skills.

15 volunteers are needed so register quickly before it fills

Gay for Good will be constructing the book covers that will be used by the participants of the programs – highlighting challenging words and descriptions of the plot in keeping with the themes of their education program. There will be plenty of construction paper and glue to complement your imagination.

For more details and to register link here!

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P.S.A. on access to bathrooms for trans people

Posted on February 28, 2017 | Leave a comment

LGBTQ, Trans Community, gay BostonTake a moment to watch this P.S.A. regarding laws in some states that look to restrict bathroom access to the Trans population.

The video opens with this very valid point, “Every year, some fool tries to trick people into thinking this is an issue,” activists said in the video. “And somehow thinks the way to protect privacy and bathrooms is by policing them? The biggest irony is that their solution will create the very thing they’re trying to stop.”

However my favorite point shared is “more U.S. Senators have been arrested for public misconduct in bathrooms than trans people.”

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on February 28, 2017 | 5 comments

handsome, TwinkI was asked by a reader why I rarely post Twinks on my blog so this is for David. Thank you for reaching out and hope you like this week’s Temptation Tuesday.

Past Temptation Tuesday Posts

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Boston Ballet Artifact 2017

Posted on February 27, 2017 | 1 comment
Boston Ballet William Forsythe Artifact2017

Source: Boston Ballet William Forsythe Artifact2017 Photo by Rosalie O’Connor

It is rare for me to have people (aside from my closest circle of friends) ask my opinion about a show I recently attended so I was surprised by the handful of emails and direct messages on Twitter asking me about Boston Ballet’s Artifact 2017, which is currently at The Boston Opera House through March 5.

I’m at a loss for words on how to describe the ballet. While dance and ballet in particular makes me appreciate the athleticism and grace required, this is the first ballet I’ve ever seen that made me feel anxious. Artifact 2017 has challenged my perception of what ballet is and what it is capable of evoking in me.  Roslyn Sulcas who writes for The  NY Times had a great article about the Boston Ballet – Forsythe relationship and the importance of Artifact. She writes:

“Artifact” was a manifesto of Mr. Forsythe’s intent to investigate and extend the boundaries of ballet technique and conventions, and it is still an urtext in his oeuvre…

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Source: BostonBallet William Forsythe Artifact2017 Photo by Rosalie O’Connor

You can also read the glowing Boston Globe review of Artifact 2017 here. Tickets remain available for most shows, but the production closes on March 5th so don’t delay and make plans to see this production. It is the kind of work people will be referencing long after the curtain drops after the final performance.

Boston Ballet Artifact 2017

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Men in kilts

Posted on February 27, 2017 | 1 comment

After my weekly men in kilt post went live a number of you shared this video which had been published the day before so I thought I’d share it. Yoga instructor Finlay from Dundee, and his handsome student, Tristan take to the wilds of Scotland to practice yoga. Men in kilts + yoga = happy BosGuy.

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What to do this week: February 27 – March 5

Posted on February 27, 2017 | Leave a comment
Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman Tour comes to Boston Friday, March 3, 2017

Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman Tour comes to Boston Friday, March 3, 2017

What to do this week: February 27th – March 5th

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

Mass Bears and Cubs Social is on Tuesday, February 28 starting at 7:30PM at Cathedral Station in Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

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

November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30AM every Wednesday in Boston

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Jon Richardson’s “Tonic” CD Release Party is Wednesday 6-9PM at The Black Rose. He also performs at Club Cafe’s Napolean Room Saturday, March 4th.

Jon Richardson’s “Tonic” CD Release Party takes place on Wednesday night starting from 6-9PM at The Black Rose in Boston

Hasty Pudding Musical Theater at Harvard is being taken over by The Welcoming Committee on Thursday, March 2 in Cambridge

Precious Little 0pening night from the Central Square Theater opens Thursday, March 2 and runs through March 26 in Cambridge

Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence

Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday, March 3 in Somerville

Guerrilla Queer Bar

TWC’s popular Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) is this Friday

Guerrilla Queer Bar takes place at a location to be named later this week on Friday, March 3 in Boston

SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, March 3 in Boston

Wicked Queer Cinema Club will watch You’ll Never Be Alone at the Paramount Center at Emerson College in the Theater District Friday, March 3 from 7-9PM in Boston

Grand Concourse opening night at the SpeakEasy Stage is Friday, March 3 and will run through April 1 in Boston

Single’s Pool Tournament is back at Cathedral Station on Friday, March 3 starting at 7:30PM in Boston

Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

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Gender Swap Karaoke contest starts at 10PM on Friday, March 3 at dbar in Boston

Ariana Grande performs at The Garden on Friday, March 3 in Boston

Fearless in the Dark is hosted the first Friday of every month with DJ Cisco at Mirarbar in Providence

Red Dawn starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey shows at The Coolidge starting at 11:59PM on Friday, February 3 in Brookline

Jon Richardson, “Come Sing Some Songs” repertoire at the Napolean Room at Club Cafe on Saturday, March 4 from 10PM – 12AM in Boston

So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

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UNITE Saturdays is the weekly dance party every Saturday that starts at 10PM at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera in Boston

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party on Saturday, March 4 is at Paradise in Cambridge

From Russia with Love a classic James Bond flick shows at The Coolidge starting at 11:59PM on Saturday, March 4 in Brookline

Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Pajama Party Sunday with DJ Denis spinning your favorite music from the 80s, 90s and now is 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.

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Dinnerfest early bird ticket sale ends Tuesday

Posted on February 26, 2017 | Leave a comment

Victory Programs, BosGuyThe Victory Program’s Dinnerfest
Sunday, April 23, 2017  ||  Early Bird Tickets $50.00
Red Lantern, 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Dinnerfest which goes to support Victory Programs and Boston Living Center is delicious fundraiser to attend.  Early bird ticket pricing ($50.00) ends on Tuesday, February 28th.

I want my Dinnerfest tickets!

Your support helps Victory Programs and Boston Living Center serve individuals and families who are homeless and may have substance use disorders, often accompanied by chronic health issues like HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and mental illness. For more information visit vpi.org.

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#HoldTight campaign

Posted on February 26, 2017 | Leave a comment
When you feel like letting go… #HoldTight.

 

A new advertisement campaign from Australian bank ANZ is urging LGBT couples to hold hands during difficult times with its #HoldTight campaign.

Ever since the U.S. Presidential election in November hate crimes have risen. According to The Southern Poverty Law Center an astounding 867 cases of hateful harassment or intimidation in the United States were reported in the 10 days following the November 8 election. While many of these cases are directed at minorities and foreigners, the LGBT community has been targeted as well, making ANZ’s message relevant here in the U.S. Be safe and #HoldTight.

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