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Boston Globe’s scathing article about the Seaport

Posted on December 12, 2017 | 2 comments

The Seaport is comprised of approximately 1,000 acres and for most of the second half of the 20th century the land was overlooked and neglected. But for the past 10-15 years Boston’s newest neighborhood has transformed into a second financial district and home for million dollar glass condos.

While everyone is happy to see the city revitalize prime real estate, The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team took a closer look at the neighborhood and shared some of their findings in this article, A brand new Boston, even whiter than the old. The Spotlight Team found that this neighborhood, is really only for the white and affluent (89% white and only 3% black). The Seaport may as well be a gated community in Alabama for all the racial diversity you’ll find there.

While I understand that developers can make far more money selling $2million condos or building office buildings, The Globe team reminds us that more than $18 billion of public funding was used to transform this land so it seems like Boston should be able to do better in making space for more of its population and creating a neighborhood that is more racially and economically diverse.

The Seaport’s story is still unfolding and there is much more development that will happen over the next decade. I hope that excellent reporting like this article in The Boston Globe will get the attention of Mayor Marty Walsh, our City Council and Massport so they can work to reconcile this and insist on development that will make the Seaport a more diverse neighborhood.

You can read the full article online here: A brand new Boston, even whiter than the old.

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Sam Adams tap room opens in JP

Posted on December 11, 2017 | Leave a comment

Photo from Samuel Adams website

Hey beer lovers, Samuel Adams beautiful brewery has just opened a tap room that will serve beer Monday through Saturday from 11AM to 8PM. And each Wednesday the tap room will host “Flight Night” when Sam Adams brewers will hand select four of their favorite beers from the brewery for you to taste.

The Samuel Adams brewery can be a little off the beaten path for people who visit Boston and the city certainly has no shortage of breweries to enjoy, but I love the historic mill that Samuel Adams calls home. If you love beer it really is worth visiting the brewery in Jamaica Plain. If you’ve never been take a tour then enjoy a few pints in their new tap room.

For more information visit samueladams.com/brewery-and-craft/tap-room.

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Men in kilts

Posted on December 11, 2017 | Leave a comment

You may recognize the Kilted Yogis who you can follow on Twitter @kiltedyogis.

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Dr. Stephen Boswell resigns from Fenway Health over mishandling of sexual harassment complaints

Posted on December 11, 2017 | Leave a comment

Sexual Harassment, Dr. Stephen Boswell, Dr. Harvey MakadonDr. Stephen Boswell has been the chief executive of Fenway Health since 1997 and under his leadership he has turned Fenway Health into one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ health centers, with a $100 million budget that employs about 500 people and serves 29,500 patients annually.

However, his mishandling of sexual harassment complaints forced Fenway Health’s Board to ask for Dr. Boswell to resign this weekend. In his place M. Jane Powers, Fenway’s director of behavioral health and the only woman in senior management has been appointed as an interim chief, while a search is conducted for a permanent replacement.

Criticism of Boswell’s handling of sexual harassment complaints that centered around Dr. Harvey Makakon came to light recently when it was learned that he did not heed the advice of legal council which recommended firing Dr. Makadon, after conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations made by staff. According to The Boston Globe, Boswell also failed to inform Fenway Health’s Board about the allegations (including a$75,000 settlement). You can read the full story in The Boston Globe here.

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What to do this week: December 11-17

Posted on December 11, 2017 | Leave a comment

There are a lot of events happening through the end of the year and I wanted to remind you that two of Boston’s naughtiest holiday traditions The Slutcracker  and The Gold Dust Orphans holiday show, Whatever Happened to Baby Jesus are still running.

In addition to twisted holiday theater this week Dorchester Brewery hosts their weekly Pizza & Game Night, Boston Gay Men’s Book Club meets in the Back Bay and Queens and their Pets (Part 2) returns to Cafeteria Boston.

This weekend at the Kendall Tom of Finland Biopic opens in Boston, the OutRyders head to Cannon Mountain for some fun on the slopes and there are a number of dance parties including Excess: Yule Ball, Boyfriends and Bears, Cubs and Toys! Oh My Toy Drive

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Hosted by Pamela Manderson on Wednesday from 6-11:30PM at Cafeteria in Boston

MONDAY – THURSDAY

Pizza & Game Night is every Monday from 5-9PM (check out their ping pong and foosball tables) at Dorchester Brewery in Dorchester

Boston Gay Men’s Book Club meets to discuss Be Safe by Doug Weaver on Monday at 7PM at Trident Booksellers & Cafe on Newbury Street in Boston

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

All Star Mondays: 80s Theme starts at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Bright Lights: Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled w/ Miranda Banks is Tuesday at 7PM at the Bright Family Screening Room at the Paramount in Boston

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

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

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

The History Project’s 2017 Holiday Party starts at 6PM at Cathedral Station on Wednesday in Boston

Queens and their Pets (Part 2) hosted by Pamela Manderson on Wednesday from 6-11:30PM at Cafeteria in Boston

B-Movies & Burgers: Spaceballs The Friendly Toast in Kendall Square hosts this fun event starting at 7PM in Cambridge

Atomic Karaoke with DJ Stevie Psyclone & Jonathan Brett is every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting on Thursday from 6-9PM at the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge

Bear Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston

Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston

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OutRyders go to Cannon Mountain Saturday for fun on the slopes in NH

THE WEEKEND

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

Tom of Finland – Boston Release will be showing starting Friday at The Kendall Cinema in Cambridge

BELIEVE! Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert performances run through the weekend at Jordan Hall in Boston

Ugly X-mas Sweater Contest & Christmas Queens Tickets starts at 9PM with music by DJ Begbick at The Alley Bar on Friday night in Boston

Excess: Yule Ball is a club night for Boston’s pan-alt scene (Goths / Burners / Fetishists / Queers / Spinners) starting at 9PM at Excess in Somerville

Boyfriends is a monthly dance party with music from DJ Brent Covington at the Milky Way Lounge on Friday starting at 10PM in Jamaica Plain

OutRyders head to Cannon Mountain Boston’s LGBTQ ski & snowboard club heads north Saturday for fun on the slopes from 8AM – 4PM in NH

Bears, Cubs and Toys! Oh My Toy Drive is presented by Mass Bears and Cubs at the Alley Bar on Saturday night starting at 9PM on Saturday in Boston

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge

Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted 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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Massage at étant makes for a great holiday gift

Posted on December 10, 2017 | Leave a comment

south end spaétant is a neighborhood spa that has been in the South End since 1998, and I recently reviewed the spa when I took my father there for a 30-minute aromatherapy hand and foot massage for the two of us (you can read all about it here). As I said in my review, although 30-minute massage isn’t cheap, it is a more affordable option than a full body massage, making it a great treat if you’re on a budget. However, for those who are looking for more pampering étant offers an array of massage therapies in addition to facials, waxing, etc… On this particular trip I opted for a 1-hour Swedish Full Body Aromatherapy Massage ($120/60-minutes or $160/90-minutes).

A massage makes for a great gift for that hard to buy guy

There is something wonderfully relaxing about walking into a spa. The entire mood inside seems light years away from the hustle and bustle happening outside its doors and walking into étant is no exception. Jeanne greeted me with a smile as I walked up to the reception desk and offered me some water while I waited. A few minutes later my massage therapist, John Koran, walked in, introduced himself and guided me to the room for my massage. In less than 10-minutes I was on the massage table. With each knot that John worked out of my shoulders and back I started to relax more and more until I realized I had dozed off (something I tend to do off and on throughout any good massage I receive).

It is hard to describe how good I feel, mind, body and soul after a quality massage. If you’ve never had a massage I’d really encourage you to try it; and if it has been a while use the holiday season as an excuse to pamper yourself. étant provides consistently quality service and has a professional staff. My only critique is that I wish they had larger facilities that included saunas, lockers and showers for after a massage, but check it out and decide for yourself. étant is located at 524 Tremont Street in the South End and online at etant.com.

BosGuy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars, Awesome.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on December 10, 2017 | 1 comment

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Saturday morning coffee

Posted on December 9, 2017 | 2 comments

handsome, hunkEnjoy your morning cup of joe.

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Saturday morning comics

Posted on December 9, 2017 | Leave a comment

gay cartoon, gay comic, James Asal Jr.ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip and purchase Adam and Andy cartoon collections by visiting their website at adamandandy.com.

Click on this week’s comic strip to enlarge

PART 1james asal jr, gay comic stripPart 2James Asal Jr, Gay comic stripTO BE CONTINUED…

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Bonus fur

Posted on December 8, 2017 | 1 comment

male torso, hairy, furry, underwearThank you for stopping by to check out my blog and have a wonderful weekend.

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Boston’s Santa Speedo Run is Saturday, Dec. 9th

Posted on December 8, 2017 | 3 comments

If you find yourself in Back Bay tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon you may want to head over to Boylston Street to see the 18th annual SSR (Santa Speedo Run). Scheduled to take place at 1PM, runners will line up at the intersection of Boylston and Gloucester Street (in front of the Hynes).

This annual tradition which has inspired more than a dozen similar runs in cities through out North America and Europe starts outside of Lir at 903 Boylston Street. Come down to check out all the activity. After a slight warm up the middle of this week it looks like tomorrow’s weather could be quite chilly so the runners can use all the support they can get.

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Furry Friday

Posted on December 8, 2017 | 1 comment

Furry FridaySince Boston’s Santa Speedo Run is tomorrow, I thought I’d inject this photo from a run a couple of years ago. When this photo was taken they had yet to run but were working up the liquid courage to run through the freezing streets of Boston for the 1 mile charity run.

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BosGuy brain teaser

Posted on December 8, 2017 | 7 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 brain teaser:  

This time of year is filled with songs
That through the world are heard.
And this classic holiday melody
Is titled with just two words.

The first syllable of Word #1
Is a sound you might make when down.
The second syllable of this word
Might come from a cotton gown.

The second word can be found
On a board with sixty-four squares.
Four of these appear at the start
And all of them look like mares.

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

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What to do this weekend

Posted on December 7, 2017 | Leave a comment
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Toys for Joys is at the Revere Hotel on Friday, Dec. 8 (Do you have your tickets?)

As would be expected, there is a lot happening this weekend, but I’d like to give a shout out to a few events not to miss starting (with a personal favorite) 9th Annual Toys for Joys Gift Gala at the Revere Hotel on Friday.

Also happening this weekend: 18th Annual Santa Speedo Run Boston, Tremont 647’s Cookies and Cocktails  Saturday afternoon and on Sunday if you have the energy head to Sunday Tea Dance at Club Cafe.

Boston’s Santa Speedo Run is Saturday afternoon

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

9th Annual Toys for Joys Gift Gala (my favorite holiday party in Boston) starts at 7:30PM at the Revere Hotel – get your tix here – in Boston

Stephen Hogan’s 7th Annual Providence Teddy Bear Ball Toy Drive is at The Eagle starting at 9PM in Providence

Mainestreet Community Holiday Party begins at 8PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

FUZZ is back at The Alley Bar starting at 10PM in Boston

Grunt is a weekly dance party with no cover for burly men and their admirers, starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in DTX

18th Annual Santa Speedo Run Boston takes place along Boylston and Newbury Streets on Saturday in Boston

Cookies and Cocktails on Saturday afternoon will help you get in the holiday spirit from 3-5PM at 647 Tremont Street in Boston

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge

Gay Beer Club Runs the Yulefest 5k starting at 9:30AM in Harvard Square

Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted 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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Well-Strung to perform at Ptown’s Town Hall Dec. 30th

Posted on December 7, 2017 | Leave a comment

Are you planning to spend the New Year’ Eve holiday in Provincetown? Last week Well-Strung announced they would make their Town Hall solo debut with a very special performance at 6:30PM on Saturday, December 30th.

The show, “Home for the Holidays” is comprised of unique pop-classical songs that the quartet is so well known for as well as some traditional holiday favorites. Tickets start at $35. For more information check out the Art House website.

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