Vintage gay

Posted on August 25, 2016 | 2 comments

dirk bogarde and anthony forwoodDirk Bogarde and Anthony Forwood were a couple for more than 50 years. Dirk was an incredibly successful actor and Anthony was his manager. The first photo looks as if it may have been taken in the 1950s and the second showing Anthony on the left and Dirk on the right was taken in the 1980s before Forward died in May of 1988. You can learn more about this interesting pair here.

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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 for a future post? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

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First Light: A decade of collecting at the ICA Boston

Posted on August 24, 2016 | Leave a comment
Paul Chan, 1st Light, 2005. Photograph by Jean Vong. © 2016 Paul Chan

Paul Chan, 1st Light, 2005. Photograph by Jean Vong. © 2016 Paul Chan

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its collection and signature waterfront building in the Seaport with the largest and most ambitious presentation of its collection to date.  

First Light: A Decade of Collecting at the ICA
August 17, 2016 to January 16, 2017

This exhibition is organized by the ICA’s curatorial department under the leadership of Eva Respini, Barbara Lee Chief Curator. First Light: A Decade of Collecting at the ICA is on view from August 17, 2016 to January 16, 2017. During the first week of October, midway through the presentation, there will be a rotation of some of the sections (or “chapters”) enabling more of the collection to be showcased and new works and juxtapositions to be explored. 

Don’t forget that every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission to the ICA Boston is free to the public so if money is tight, you can still come by on a Thursday evening to see this special exhibit. 

 

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Word of the day: Jock

Posted on August 24, 2016 | 1 comment

Temptation Tuesday, shirtless guy, hunk, handsomeJock (\ˈjäk\ noun) 
Definition: A gay man with an athletic build who typically enjoys sports.
Example: There are so many gay sports leagues in Boston because there are so many jocks.

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Caption this photo

Posted on August 24, 2016 | 7 comments

hunks, homoerotic, sports

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

Heteroflexible

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Flicks on the lawn: The Martian, Wed., Aug 24

Posted on August 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

Matt DamonTomorrow evening the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in the South End hosts “Flicks on the Lawn” and will be showing The Martian, starring Matt Damon. Bring a picnic and a blanket to the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology located on the corner of Berkeley and Tremont Street.

The lawn opens at 6:00PM and the movie starts at dusk. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase; nonmember adults $5.00.

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2016 Provincetown Carnival: Back to the 80s

Posted on August 23, 2016 | 1 comment

Provincetown, PtownMuch thanks for everyone’s patience with me posting this year’s video. It took us a couple days to decompress after so much fun in Provincetown.

I’d also like to thank Sergio for all his help before, during and after Carnival as well as my friend Kyle Szary who shared many of his excellent photos for this video. Lastly, thank you to everyone who was nice enough to pose and emailed me their group photographs.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year when Provincetown Carnival’s theme will be Gods & Goddesses.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on August 23, 2016 | 2 comments

handsome, hunkBorn in New Zealand, raised in Australia, Ben is a good friend of mine who has lived in Boston for the past 4+ years. This photo, taken on a recent visit back to Australia, is a personal favorite and definitely fitting for a Temptation Tuesday.

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2016 Red Bull Flugtag Boston

Posted on August 22, 2016 | Leave a comment

Red Bull Flugtag Boston 2016This weekend Red Bull hosted their Flugtag competition in Boston.  Earlier this spring a call went out encouraging people to create homemade flying machines. Red Bull Flugtag has been around for 25 years, but this was the first time it has been hosted in Boston.

Thirty teams participated, jumping from a 22-foot platform into the Charles River. Did you miss the fun or just want to relive it? Check out this two minute highlight clip courtesy of NESN.

 

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Opus Affair cocktail social tonight

Posted on August 22, 2016 | Leave a comment

Opus AffairJoin Opus Affair in Central Square this evening at Brick & Mortar for their roving, monthly cocktail social, from 6 – 9 PM.

Don’t forget to RSVP
There is no cost – it is just to help them keep track of numbers

About Opus Affair in their own words: Opus Affair is a mix of artists and art appreciators who get together each month for cocktails and to chat about the arts scene in Boston…or whatever else comes to mind. Some people come for serious networking, others come for fun. There’s no agenda—just a chance to have a few drinks with other like-minded folks.

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Dinner with Chef Danko in Provincetown

Posted on August 22, 2016 | 2 comments
Post dinner selfie with Chef Danko and longtime friend, XXXXXXX

Post dinner selfie with Sergio, Chef Danko and his longtime friend, Patty Whelen

Provincetown never ceases to surprise. Our most recent trip last week for Carnival is a good example.  We’ve been going to Ptown for so long it would be safe to say that we have our routines but there always seems to be a twist or surprise; maybe that is part of Provincetown’s appeal.  This year when friends said they had a friend who was an amazing cook who was having a casual get together deep in the East End we tagged along not expecting much.

Imagine our surprise when the friend happened to be Chef Gary Danko, a celebrated chef who spent years running award-winning kitchens in the Bay Area, including Beringer Vineyards and The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco.

Sipping wine in the East End before a delicious dinner

Sipping wine in the East End before a delicious dinner

After passing a pleasant hour outside meeting dinner guests as they walked back from the center of town, we were invited to dinner. My only regret from the entire dinner was that I didn’t pace myself better or bring a better camera to capture how beautiful everything was.

Chef Danko’s “casual dinner” for twenty was easily my best I’ve had in Provincetown. What a treat to get a chance to spend time with Gary in his kitchen and to watch him entertain. While I realize not everyone has the same chance that we did, his self named San Francisco restaurant, has received raves from the likes of the NY Times and may be a place you’d like to put on your list of places to try the next time you visit the Bay Area.

Chef Gary Danko Provincetown Dinner

Post Carnival lobster dinner with more sides than I can count

Photo Credit: Michael Boots

Photo Credit: Michael Boots

Photo Credit: Michael Boots

Photo Credit: Michael Boots

For more about Gary, his cooking and his successful restaurant: garydanko.com.

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What to do this week: August 22 – 28

Posted on August 22, 2016 | Leave a comment

dbar Tea DanceWhat to do this week: August 22nd – August 28th

I Love the 90s Tea Dance starts at 4PM each Monday at The Boatslip in Ptown

Opus Affair monthly cocktail social is at Brick & Mortar from 6 –  9PM in Cambrige

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

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

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

Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5 – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston

Young Leaders Council of Fenway Summer Social starts at 6PM at Cathedral Station on Wednesday, August 24 in Boston

Dueling Drag Divas takes place each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9:30PM in Ogunquit

Sing-Along Sound of Music is hosted by The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at Machine on Thursday, August 25 from 7 –  11PM in Boston

St. Anthony’s Feast in the North End runs through the weekend but starts in the evening on Friday, August 26 in Boston

QuICK Climbers weekly climb is  from 6 – 8PM on Friday, August 26 at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

Therapy GLOW party 18+ from 11:55PM to 5:00 AM starting on Friday, August 26 in Providence

Kiki at M Street Beach in Southie is every Saturday (just look  for all the speedos) in Boston

DONT ASK DONT TELL monthly queer dance party theme is Pokemon & Anime on Saturday, August 27 at Great Scott in Allston

Wigs Out for Charity fundraiser at Mainestreet raises proceeds for Harbor to the Bay on Sunday, August 28 in Ogunquit

Summer Sports Tea Dance takes place at dbar from 4 – 8PM in Dorchester

South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market return separately in the South End every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM in Boston

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

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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Broadway to the Bay, Monday, Aug. 22 at Club Cafe

Posted on August 21, 2016 | Leave a comment

H2B, Harbor to the Bay, Club CafeHead over to Club Cafe on Monday evening for their Broadway to the Bay fundraiser. Join members of the 2016 Harbor to the Bay Ride at Club Café for a cabaret-style evening, filled with live performances of your favorite show tunes and musical hits to help support the fight to end HIV/AIDS. Tickets are $20.

For more information visit Club Cafe’s event page, Broadway to the Bay.

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In Provincetown

Posted on August 21, 2016 | 1 comment
Kyle Szarzy, Provincetown, Ptown, Carnival

Photo Credit: Kyle Szary

Much thanks to our talented friend Kyle Szary for taking this photo of us in Provincetown during Carnival 2016.  It is a personal favorite. Look for more of his photos from Carnival 2016 on my blog shortly.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on August 21, 2016 | 1 comment

handsome, hunk, man in bedI believe this is a photo of chef and model Franco Noriega, which means in theory he could also make you breakfast in bed; provided you ever let him leave.

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Men’s sort of synchronized swimming

Posted on August 20, 2016 | 1 comment

The Rio Summer Olympics closing ceremonies will take place tomorrow, and I can hardly wait for the summer of 2020 when the games open in Tokyo. Perhaps these guys will be there – probably not.

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