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Off to Provincetown for Halloween
Sergio and I are off to Provincetown for one last visit this year. The weather looks questionable but no matter what Mother Nature has in store, Provincetown’s Spooky Bear Halloween weekend beckons.
Enjoy the Halloween weekend.
Mazon Lighting Design
Earlier this week I took a day off from my day job to join Sergio as an honorary employee of his company, Mazon Lighting Design, while a lighting manufacturing conference came to Boston. The show, Boston Lights, has sentimental meaning for Sergio because he conceived and created it back in 2010 (BTW, Sergio is the most amazing lighting geek you’ll ever meet).
For those who don’t know, Sergio is a lighting designer who teaches lighting design at several universities in Boston and started a design company several years ago. Truth be told, I’m quite proud of him. He follows in the footsteps of my mother and several of her siblings as well as my grandfather who all started successful small businesses. What can I say? I’m attracted to self-starters.
Anyway, the day spent as an employee of Mazon Lighting Design was a lot of fun and I learned a little bit about lighting along the way. On the off chance you may be remodeling, building a new home or have some questions about lighting, give Sergio a call. Not only is he handsome, but he also knows more about lighting than you could ever possibly imagine.
Furry Friday
I felt the need to re-post to keep in theme with Halloween.
16th annual Halloween Horror Marathon at The Coolidge Theatre is this weekend
Tis the season to watch scary films and keeping with that tradition The Coolidge Theatre is hosting their 16th annual Halloween Horror Marathon this weekend.
The twelve hours of murder, mayhem, and masks on 35mm film starts at the witching hour on Saturday, October 29th with a double feature of the late Wes Craven’s meta-slashers Scream and Scream 2!
For more information contact The Coolidge Corner Theatre.
Tonight is opening night for Boston Ballet’s, Le Corsaire
Le Corsaire Photo Credit: Wilfried Hösel, Bayerisches Staatsballett
The 2016/2017 Boston Ballet season opens tonight with “Le Corsaire”, which is loosely based on Byron’s poem “The Corsair“, a love story that revolves around a slave girl and the two men who love her, a Turkish pasha and a pirate. You can read the full synopsis of the three act ballet here.
The Boston Ballet first performed this ballet in 1997 as “The Pirate”, but artistic director, Mikko Nissinen, opted for a different version this time. Inspired by the Czech choreographer Liska production for the Bavarian State Opera Ballet and the stunning sets and costumes, “Le Corsaire” promises to be a dramatic and beautiful ballet. I look forward to enjoying tonight’s performance and suggest you purchase tickets now before the Boston Ballet production sells out.
Vintage gay
Source: George Chapin Scott and Edward F. Bernier Collection / The History Project
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.
This photograph is courtesy of The History Project. To learn more like them on Facebook and visit their website, historyproject.org.
What’s happening Halloween weekend in Boston, Provincetown, Providence and Ogunquit
There are a lot of parties and events taking place later this week to celebrate Halloween. Below I’ve tried to share events that might be of interest to you in Boston, Provincetown, Providence and Ogunquit.
What’s Happening in Boston
YAASSS! Thursdays, Halloween Edition has a costume contest with cash prizes at Club Cafe on Thursday, October 27
Costume Karaoke starts at 10PM at dbar on Friday, October 28
Halloween Friday costume party with cash prizes is hosted by Lili Whiteass at Club Cafe on Friday, October 28
EPIC Halloweeen brings you the largest Halloween Party in the city with $1,000 costume contest at Boston’s House of Blues. Get your tickets before they sell out. Doors open at 10:30 on Saturday, October 29
Halloween Contest at Cathedral Station includes cash prizes; registration starts at 9PM and the contest starts at 10PM all the while they will be showing Halloween horror videos on Saturday, October 29
So Hot Saturdaes: Skreem Kweens edition is at Peggy O’Neil’s starting at 10PM on Saturday, October 29
Halloween Saturday has a costume contest with cash prizes at Club Cafe on Saturday, October 29
Back2Basics Tea Dance has a Halloween theme and a performance by Mizery starting at 5PM at Club Cafe on Sunday, October 30
Katya & Roxxxy Andrews bring you Hot Mess (Halloween ed.) Sunday at Candibar starting at 10PM on Sunday, October 30
Halloween with Sharon Needles & Laila McQueen at Royale Night Club on Halloween night, October 31
Ghost Ship Harbor takes haunted houses to a new level on the USS Salem – open through October 31 (in Quincy)
What’s Happening in Provincetown
A.K.A. Spooky Bear Weekend
Tea Dance at The Boatslip from 4-7pM on Friday thru Sunday, October 28-29
Goblins & Ghouls Lounge temporary takes over the Shipwreck Lounge on Friday and Saturday, October 28-29
Fagbash Halloween is at the Gifford House on Friday, October 28
Saints & Sinners Ball at The Crown & Anchor is on Friday, October 28
Fetish Night takes on a Halloween theme at A-House on Friday, October 28
All Hallow’s Eve Costume Party at the A-House on Saturday, October 29
Purgatory’s Costume Party is downstairs at the Gifford House on Saturday, October 29
Rocky Horror Picture Show starts at 7PM at The Crown & Anchor on Sunday, October 30
Townie Halloween is at The Crown & Anchor on Monday, October 31
Dead Silence: The Disease of Astonishment is Provincetown’s horror theater attraction of the season and runs through Monday, October 31
What’s Happening in Providence
Scream Queens 18+ Dance Party opens early at 8PM at Ego on Thursday, October 27
PolerBears present POLEtergeist at the Dark Lady, Thursday, October 27
Monster Ball Costume Party benefits AIDS Care Ocean State from 7-10PM at the Omni Hotel on Friday, October 28
Twerk or Treat Halloween Party is at Ego on Friday, October 28
Halloween Costume Party at Mirabar has cash prizes for the best costumes on Friday, October 28
Halloween 2016! “Election Year From Hell” Party is at The Dark Lady on Saturday, October 29
Nightmare on Richmond Street has a $1,000 costume contest at Ego on Saturday, October 29
Halloween Costume Block Party at the Eagle on Saturday, October 29
Brujeria Latina hosted by Gizzelle Fierze is at Ego on Sunday, October 30
What’s Happening in Ogunquit
Halloween Freak Show at Mainestreet has cash prizes for best costumes on Saturday, October 29
Poe: Tales of Fear and Suspense is Clay Hill Farm’s seasonal theatrical dinner experience with shows on Monday, October 31 as well as Friday and Saturday, November 4-5 and 11-12
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Word of the day: Fashionista
Fashionista (\ˌfa-shə-ˈnēs-tə\noun)
Definition: A person devoted to fashion clothing, particularily unique or high fashion.
Example: Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw on Sex in the City epitomized the term fashionista and it is one reason so many gay men loved her.
Caption this photo
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.
I feel the urge to jaywalk
Boston earns perfect MEI score (again)
The Municipal Equality Index (MEI) examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of the LGBTQ people who live and work there in more than 500 cities from every state in the U.S.
Cities are rated based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement and the city leadership’s public position on equality.
This year marks the fifth year of this annual edition, and I’m proud to share that each year, my hometown, Boston has achieved a perfect score.
Halloween-themed movies showing this weekend
Are you a Halloween movie junkie? Do you love horror films and all things gothic? Check out these area movie houses that are pulling out all the stops with some classics that are sure to get you in the mood. Below I’ve included links to each showing so you can purchase tickets online if you’re so inclined.
Thursday, October 27
The Phantom of the Opera is at The Coolidge in Brookline at 7PM
Hocus Pocus is at The Kendall Cinemas at 7PM
Ouija: Origins of Evil is at the AMC Theatres Boston Common (multiple showtimes)
Friday, October 28
The Fly is at The Coolidge in Brookline at 11:59PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is at the AMC Theatres Boston Common at 12:00 Midnight
Saturday, October 29
The Addams Family is at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge at 4PM
Pet Sematary is at The Brattle Theater in Cambridge at 7PM
Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary is at The Brattle Theater in Cambridge at 9PM
16th Annual Halloween Horror marathon is at The Coolidge in Brookline starting at 11:59PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is at the AMC Theatres Boston Common at 12:00 Midnight
Sunday, October 30th
Nosferatu is at The Brattle Theater in Cambridge at 7PM
Monday, October 31st
The Bride of Frankenstein is being shown for FREE at The Brattle Theater in Cambridge at 6PM
Halloween is at The Brattle Theater in Cambridge at 8:30PM
Psycho & The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Double Feature) is at The Coolidge in Brookline at 7PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is at the AMC Theatres Boston Common at 10PM
If I’ve missed any showings, please feel free to share in the comments section.
Opus Affair monthly social tonight
Join Opus Affair in BackBay this evening is at Post 390 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.
BosGuy 
