If you happen to be working this week, I’m sorry and hope that you can at least sleep in a bit longer than usual and it is a quiet week at work for you.
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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Auditions
The Rainbow Times reports that Boston Gay Men’s Chorus will hold auditions for its 2014-15 season next Sunday on January 4, 2015. The BGMC will embark on an historic Middle Eastern Tour in June 2015 and members who join in January are eligible to participate with the tour.
BGMC Auditions Sunday, January 4, 2015
To schedule an audition fill out the inquiry form at bgmc.org/our-stories/audition-form. Auditions can also be schedule by texting SINGBGMC to 41411. You can read the full article in The Rainbow Times here.
BosGuy’s 5 restaurant trends for 2015
In 2014 the Boston restaurant industry seemed to finally hit its stride with more openings than I can recall in recent years. An improving economy and some interesting local legislative initiatives – notably the addition of 75 new liquor licenses – all helped to contribute to this. While some restaurants closed their doors in 2014 it seems like there was twice that number opening. Here are five trends that I believe you can expect to see in Boston in 2015. Let me know your thoughts and feel free to share your own predictions.
Celebrity Chefs: More big name, nationally recognized chefs will open restaurants in Boston. Mario Batali’s Babbo Pizzeria which is expected to open in the Seaport is just one example. Expect announcements from local chefs of note to announce new restaurants (hint: think Ink) in the first half of 2015.
Seaport, South End & Southie: Developments in the Seaport will keep the neighborhood in the news with more high profile restaurant openings. However, Southie and the South End will continue to see more restaurant openings as well.
Shared Plates: Dining trends continue to point to small / shared plate options. I will admit this trend confounds me but recent and soon-to-be openings continue to show an appetite on the part of chefs to build these menus.
Bigger: Restaurants in Boston will get bigger and build even larger bars that are prominently featured in an open dining space that encourages a more social dining experience.
Late Night Dining: More restaurants in Boston’s downtown neighborhoods will experiment with staying open and serving food later as millennials look for more options after Midnight and the city becomes more accustomed to the Late Night T service.
Scruffy Sunday
Although I don’t usually enjoy mornings, I love days that start like this.
Saturday night video: Just Add Coco
This video is dedicated to millennials, who Coco is apparently trying to save from themselves. If you like the video you may want to consider subscribing to her YouTube channel or checking out when she may be touring near you.
Happy birthday Dad
Today is my father’s birthday, but I’m not there with him. I am down in Brazil with Sergio who’s family is going through a particularly difficult time so I wanted to wish him all the best and let him know I’m thinking of him.
My relationship with my parents has only deepened and grown stronger over the years, despite the fact that I couldn’t live a more different life than they know (gay, urban and childless) but the bond and understanding has never wavered or been stronger. My parents and my father in particular are living heroes who I strive to emulate. This is Dad on his boat on Lake Winnipesaukee in 2013.
Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy
Click on the comic strip to enlarge.
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
Bonus Fur
Hope the holidays don’t have you feeling like this.
Wishing you much love from Brazil.
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: Christmas is Dead
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the party in Allston on Saturday, December 27th. This month’s theme is Christmas is Dead so wear all black and come in mourning attire. The party is 21+ and there is a $10 cover charge. For more details about the party check out their Facebook page Don’t Ask Don’t Tell or visit their website, pleasedontaskdonttell.blogspot.com.
Furry Friday
Perhaps you’re still nursing a holiday hangover. I thought this might be appropriate to recycle this week – Happy holidays.
Furry Santa
I am away in Brazil celebrating the Christmas and New Year holiday with Sergio’s family. However, I did want to wish anyone who happens to stop by my blog a Merry Christmas. If you don’t celebrate the holiday then just appreciate the image for its sex appeal.
Have a great day and thank you for visiting my blog.
T’was the night before Christmas
Well its not quite night in Boston just yet, but it will be before I realize it so I wanted to wish everyone who celebrates the holiday a relaxing evening and pleasant Christmas tomorrow.
It seems odd to be in Brazil, I’ve become accustomed to our tradition of hosting a cocktail party in Boston for friends and feel like I should be running to the liquor and grocery store right about now. However, I want to let friends (near and far) know that my thoughts are with them even though we are miles apart.
Where to grab grub on Christmas in Boston
After I wrote the post about EaterBoston’s list of restaurants open and serving dinner on Christmas Eve they went ahead and created another post, offering tips on where you can go for dinner on Christmas Day. While this is not a complete list, it does give you some options if you are hungry and want to get out of the house.
Santa placed me on his naughty list
Santa has been angry at me ever since I bumped into him at The Boatslip Tea Dance in Provincetown this summer and told him he can’t be a Furry Friday until he loses a little more weight.
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