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Don’t Ask Don’t Tell this Saturday at Great Scott
This Saturday is the monthly LGBT party in Allston at Great Scott. This month the theme is “Club Kid Scene of the 1990s”. As the event page says on Facebook, “The club kid scene of the 90’s was a glorious and monstrous thing. It was your most lavish fantasy or your most twisted nightmare. Come dressed to impress for this rave featuring an all female roster of DJs and performers.
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: Club Kids Rave – Saturday, Oct 24
Gus Kenworthy comes out as gay
Gus Kenworthy first appeared on my radar during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia when he took the silver medal in Men’s freestyle skiing. However it was his decision to postpone his return to the US following the Olympic Games to help find homes for more than 1,000 stray dogs in Sochi that captured my heart. 
Today Gus Kenworthy is making news again, but this time because he has come out to the media, confirming he is gay. With every athlete who comes out as gay they help to chip away at stereotypes and challenge assumptions about gay men and their ability to compete in sports. The fact that Gus is handsome and showed a more compassionate side to saving stray dogs is just icing on the cake so to speak.
Kenworthy has a videotaped interview on ESPN where he candidly discusses how he felt the need to hide the fact he was gay, “for the longest time I didn’t think I would tell anybody. I was so scared of what people would think… that way no one would ever have to know this dark side of me.” You can watch the 2-minute video of Gus Kenworthy talking about why he ultimately chose to come out, here.
Boston Ballet presents Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier
Tonight is opening night for the Boston Ballet’s Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier. Hailed as “a work of genius” by Clive Barnes of New York Post, this epic masterpiece, choreographed to Mahler’s longest symphony, expresses a dynamic array of images and emotion; from creation and passion to death and heavenly life.
Boston Ballet tickets and show information here
I’ve said this in previous posts because I think there is a prejudice about ballet by those who have either never attended or only think of the Nutcracker when the ballet is referenced. The Boston Ballet has done an amazing job and you owe it to yourself to come and see a performance. #YouGottaHaveArts
Throwback Thursday: BosGuy in Pisa
This past weekend I stumbled upon this photo of me (age 22), while Sergio and I were doing some housecleaning. I had all but forgotten this photo of me posing by the Leaning Tower of Pisa, holding my tattered copy of Let’s Go Europe, but once I got over the shock of the difference in my hairline, it made me smile.
Backpacking through Europe after college was only possible because of the generous gift my parents gave me and it changed my life. While I had learned a lot at college, this trip taught me more about myself and others than I learned in college and it awoke in me a desire to travel and see the world. I am still afflicted some 25 years later and have been fortunate to be able to visit twenty countries. I’m not nearly done seeing the world and this photo serves as a reminder that it is time to think about booking another trip abroad.
Instagram account BearsCubsNBeards
If you liked the shout out I gave last month to an Instagram account that posts photos of men with beards then I think you’ll like this month’s account too.
This month’s featured Instagram account has a significant number of followers (60k plus) and focuses on bears and cubs mostly. If you like the sound of that and you are on Instagram, check out @bearscubsnbeards and while you are on Instagram check out my own account, @bosguyblog.
SpeakEasy Stage presents: Casa Valentina
Based on actual events, Casa Valentina takes place in 1962 at a Catskills resort where a group of heterosexual men secretly gather to dress and behave like women. But when challenged to publicly reveal their female alter-egos in the pursuit of political acceptance, each must decide whether freedom is worth the risk of ruin.
Written by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots, Hairspray), Casa Valentina is a provocative, hilarious, and touching new play about gender identity, self-acceptance, and the struggle to find the right pumps.
Casa Valentina opens this weekend and runs from October 24th – November 28th. You can read more about the production and purchase tickets from the SpeakEasy Stage Company’s website. Note that The Welcoming Committee is hosting a takeover on Thursday, November 12th and tickets are discounted! Get them while they last here.
The golden age of gay weddings
The US Supreme Court’s decision in June 2015, declaring same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states has resulted in many LGBT couples getting married this year. While many already lived in states where they could get married it was the recognition provided by the Federal Government that some had been waiting for. Regardless of their reasons, wedding planners who focus on this demographic are suggesting that this has ushered in the “golden age of gay weddings”.
According to a 2014 estimate from the Williams Institute, nationwide spending on gay marriage could bring in as much as $2.6 billion over the next three years.
Working with Credit Suisse, The Williams Institute created an interactive map, that shows how many marriages occurred and the total spending in the first three years LGBT couples were allowed to marry in those states. In the case of MA, 12,167 marriages took place and $111.2m was spent. Check out the interactive map here.
Boston Book Festival is October 23-24
This weekend walk over to Copley Square for the 7th annual Boston Book Festival, featuring more than 175 authors and events through out the city.
Boston pulls out all the stops for this free annual celebration and this year is no exception with an amazing line up that in part include: Margaret Atwood, Alan Dershowitz, Dr. Atul Gawande, Lani Guinier, and my friend Mark Pasnik.
For more information visit, bostonbookfest.org.
Caption this photo
Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph that gives me pause. I’ll get you started with a possible caption that hopefully inspires you to share a few of your own in the comments section below.
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Lyric Stage Company presents: Saturday Night / Sunday Morning
Saturday Night / Sunday Morning cast
Opening this Friday on October 23rd, Boston’s Lyric Stage Co. presents Saturday Night / Sunday Morning, which brings together seven African-American women in a Memphis, TN beauty parlor / boarding house during the waning days of WWII. The play centers around their lives and the uncertainty they feel for their future, wondering if their men will return home safely.
Saturday Night / Sunday Morning runs from Friday, October 23rd – Saturday, November 21st. You can read more about the production and purchase tickets from the Lyric Stage Co.’s website.
TWC’s Fellows take over Ted Baker Wed. 10/21
Tomorrow night The Fellows are hosting an event at the Ted Baker shop on Newbury Street. Over the years, Mr. Baker has provided me with an incredible amount of retail therapy. If you are in a similar mood or are just looking for an excuse to get out, check out The Fellows event tomorrow.
All the fun starts at 7PM on Wednesday, October 21st at the Ted Baker store. There is a $10 charge and you must register but you get a free cocktail and 20% off any purchase you make. For more information and to RSVP link here.
Fellows winter outing at Killington announced
The Fellows now have details of what looks like a fun trip to Killington, VT January 29-31. The Fellows first Winter Outing includes lodging, entertainment and a host of optional activities all in one easy and pretty affordable package.
What’s included:
- 2 nights at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel
- Transportation assistance (they can help you find a ride)
- Free nightlife entry at Wobbly Barn and Pickle Barrel
- Discounted lift tickets, equipment rentals, and lessons
- SWAG and various goodies to get you through the weekend
- Good company of other men in this gay 30+ social group
If you are interested or would like to learn more, all you have to do is sign up to join The Fellows (there is no cost to join) and visit their event page, Fellows Winter Outing to Killington, VT.
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