Next week Boston will host their annual Santa Speedo Run (now called SSR). I thought I’d share the video from last year’s run this evening. I’ll have more information about the 2015 SSR on Saturday, December 12th later this week.
Stu Maddux is showing his recent film, Reel in the Closet, on Monday night, December 7th at FenwayHealth. A friend of mine watched it at the SF LGBT film festival and gave it two thumbs up. Details about the free screening is below; RSVP by calling 617-927-6417 or by emailing cbrienza@fenwayhealth.org.
The Blackstone / Franklin Square Neighborhood Association is hosting their annual Christmas holiday event today from 10AM – 3PM; even Santa makes an appearance from 10AM – 1PM. In addition to Santa, Flour Bakery will have its food truck on hand to serve pastries, cookies and hot chocolate. There will also be a photo booth and plenty of trees and wreaths for sale.
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Casey At The Bat is a comic strip follows the adventures of a young, gay man and his friends in life, love and sports! Casey At The Bat is the work of the very talented Bob Glasscock who resides in NYC.
You can read back issues and order Casey At The Bat volume 1 from his website, caseyatb.com.
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ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com. To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.
One week from tonight is the annual holiday party, Toys for Joys. If you’ve not yet registered, be sure to visit their website before the event sells out. Last year they moved the venue to the Revere Hotel in the Theater District and the larger space makes it easier to socialize with the hundreds of men who come bearing gifts for the children of Boston and to enjoy a cocktail or two with friends.
Time: Friday, December 11, 2015 from 7:30PM to 12:00AM
Location: 200 Stuart St. Boston – Space 57 at the Revere Hotel
Registration: Includes passed hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and DJ Steve Marsden spinning under a dazzling array of lights.
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Tomorrow evening SoWa First Fridays is joined by the annual holiday shopping festival Chrismukkah SoWa. This year Chrismukkah will include a 6,500 square foot heated tent in the 450 Harrison Ave to accommodate the 50+ local artisans selling handcrafted goods and treats. In addition to the “Big Tent”, along Thayer Street shop the more than 90 artist studios and 60+ shops, boutiques and galleries that will be open. Food trucks will also be setting up should you want a snack or you can cozy up in one of the many restaurants in SoWa.
Chrismukkah Hours
Friday, Dec 4: 5-9PM
Saturday, Dec 5: 10AM-5PM
Sunday, Dec 6: 10AM-5PM
If you would like directions, check out the Chrismukkah website to view the map or to get directions, here.
I miss all the holiday mail that use to fill my mailbox this time of year. For many years Sergio and I would send out anywhere from 125 – 200 Christmas the first week of December. And we weren’t the only ones, because by the end of the month our house would be filled with so many cards that there wasn’t a flat surface in our den that didn’t have a dozen or more stacked together on display.
In an age where Facebook messages and status updates rule, there is no time left for buying, writing and mailing cards to those we love; what a shame.
It is opening weekend for Ryan Landry and the Gold Dust Orphans Christmas production, A LITTLE ORPHAN TRANNY CHRISTMAS. The show runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 20th.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit their website, A LITTLE ORPHAN TRANNY CHRISTMAS.
Last month I wrote about the Instagram account of the handsome @joeputignano. This month when I was trolling Instagram I stumbled upon an account that features gay interracial couples and was pleasantly surprised to see two friends of mine Keegan and Fabio (@kee_fab) who both moved to Boston a couple of years ago.
Photos are submitted from all over and range from everyday activities to significant moments, but my favorite are the vacation photos like the one my friends posted. If this sort of thing sounds appealing and you are on Instagram, check out @intergaycial and while you are on Instagram check out my own account, @bosguyblog.
Join the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart, celebrating his 20th anniversary with the orchestra, in a performance filled with holiday music favorites, traditional Pops sing-a-long, and even a visit from Santa Claus. The 2015 Holiday Pops show opens tonight and runs through Thursday, December 31, 2015. For more information or to purchase tickets visit BostonPops.org.
Last month Actor / activist Wilson Cruz and Matthew Dempsey talked about the role race plays regarding attraction. Some say it’s a “preference” while others contend this is a racist smoke screen.
The quick discussion in their video below is something I broached back in 2014 in my blog post, Sexual racism: When does your preference become racist after reading an article written by Scott Roberts on the UK blog, GMFA. Watch the video and if you like read my past blog post then share with me your thoughts on this subject.
Thanks to Accidental Bear for making me aware of this Youtube post.
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