Thanks to the printout atop the photo we can see this photograph was taken in March 1963 and based on their dress we can assume they are somewhere warm, which sounds pretty wonderful to me right about now. What do you think of this week’s photo?
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.
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of chatter about the future of the Boston Sports Club South End. Current and former employees have confirmed that the BSC would like to sign a new lease and the manager has indicated that negotiations with the landlord, GTI Properties are ongoing.
The current lease is set to expire this spring. If the BSC lease expires, it’s not clear if the space would be re-purposed, another chain would takeover, or if GTI would takeover the gym. While managing a gym would be a stretch for GTI, anything is possible. Last year, GTI Properties formed the SoWa Hospitality Group and hired Jeff Gates (former partner of Aquitaine Group) to manage food and beverage operations at the SoWa Powerstation, Brasserie, and Roma 500 (slated to open later this year). I hope the BSC and GTI come to some agreement. The uncertainty is frustrating, because it disincentivizes BSC from making any further investments or to improve the facility.
Regardless of the fate of the BSC South End, if the space remains a fitness center, the gym will need to do more to fend off competition from the many boutique studios that have opened. While these smaller studios are more expensive, their popularity increased during the pandemic.
During the pandemic two gyms opened blocks from the BSC SE, Elite Training Group (operated by former BSC SE trainers) and Epoc Studios. But these are hardly the only boutique studios to open. A quick Google search will show a dozen such gyms within blocks of the BSC SE — several of them owned and opened by former BSC South End trainers who’s clients followed them.
Hopefully the caption I’ve shared of Paul Wagner (and his conversation with ‘himself’) inspires you to share one or two of your own in the comment section for readers to enjoy.
Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have extended their deadline for organizations to submit requests for their Spring Grant Ceremony which will take place later this year at a date and time to be determined due to the fucking ongoing pandemic.
The grants range from $250 – $1,000 and are designed to help smaller not-for-profits that are often overlooked. To date, Boston’s convent has distributed more than $25,000. Interested? Grab your grant form here at bottom of page.
Criteria For Consideration
To be considered for a grant, the not-for-profit’s mission and planned use of grant funds must be used to improve / benefit the Boston community and build cooperative, cordial and supportive relationships in our community in one or more ways as described below:
• Alleviating economic and/or social disadvantage to members of the community • Providing for the health & welfare of the LGBT community • Promoting awareness of personal health and healthy living • Prevention & education of health issues impacting LGBT community • Providing resources, support or care to those with disease / disability • Supporting / advancing human rights equality and dignity for all • Providing for the free expression of human sexuality, conditions, aspirations, and spirit through visual and/or performance arts • Must be incorporated as a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation • Grant funds must be submitted correctly, in its entirety
For questions, clarification or to submit your form for consideration e-mail grants@thebostonsisters.org or send your grant request via snail mail to:
The Boston Sisters Attn: Mistress of Grants 20 Daniels St Unit# 120 Malden, MA 02148
Here is the link to the web page with the grant form (scroll to the bottom of the page to download and fill out). The deadline has been extended to Monday, January 31, 2022 by 11:59pm.
This week’s photo is from Fashion Kilt™. If you’re looking to buy a kilt, check out this company, which seems to make a kilt for every occassion. Check’em out online at fashionkilt.com.
Last year my friend Bian M suggested that I check out this handsome model, Michael Yerger. He makes for an excellent Monday morning mancandy post. Don’t you think? You can see more of Michael on his Instagram account, @michaelyerger.
Boston’s theater companies have some great productions this winter
Boston’s local theater companies returned to the stage with some amazing live performances. While this is not an exhaustive list, it does share in-person shows from some of my favorite local theater companies.
Some of the show dates above have changed due to COVID
Boston’s “B Together” policy is in effect and will require you show proof of vaccination to allow you to enter. For more information visit B Together.
Lyric Stage: Mr. Parent
Synopsis: This one-man performance based on actor Maurice Emmanuel parent’s real-life adventures of teaching in an urban public school system.
Synopsis: Based on the first novel by Toni Morrison, it tells the story of Pecola, a young Black girl who believes everything in her world would be made wonderful if only she had blue eyes. .
Synopsis: Assembled from over 60 interviews with scientists – established and emerging, rock stars and renegades – playwright Melinda Lopez weaves together their challenges, successes, and wildest dreams. Told from the perspective of those most underrepresented in science, their stories are amplified with rich harmonies to bring us together and break down the boundaries of science.
Synopsis: Emma is a 30-something actress who thinks she is having the time of her life, until she finds herself in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem – but therein lies the problem. Will she ever sober up?
Synopsis: Inside the Senate chamber of a global governing body, Mr. Majority introduces an “End of Ocean Bill” designed to shrink Earth’s oceans into a more manageable (and marketable) collection of inland seas. When the floor is opened for debate, the Ocean arrives to speak in its own defense…and so begins an epic Human-Ocean showdown.
I’m continuing with my bearish theme, that I started with this morning’s humorous Saturday morning comic post. It’s far too chilly today to be in the buff enjoying a morning cup of coffee here in Boston.
I’ll post the unedited version on my Twitter feed later this morning at @bosguy.
ADAM & ANDY comic strip will hopefully return soon, but in the interim, I thought I’d share this hilarious doctored cartoon I found online courtesy of @oldmasc on Twitter.
Each Friday, 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.
Leave your answer in the comment section. I’ll approve responses later in the day to give people a chance to respond without seeing any spoilers.
This week’s brain teaser: There was a theft on a snowy day, but everyone claimed that they were home. One of them was lying. Who is the thief and how do you know?
Below is a list of what is happening in Boston. Support these gay bars and businesses. If you have an event you want included, email bosguymail@gmail.com.
Much thanks to Matthew Rettenmund who writes the boyculture blog for letting me know about DJMag.com article, It takes a village, people: preserving San Francisco’s gay disco history. It is a great article filled with many photos from that era that I encourage you to read or at a minimum visit and scroll through the images included in the article.
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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