Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph for readers to caption. I’ll get you started with a possible caption that hopefully inspires you to share a few of your own in the comments section below.
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Mainestreet in Ogunquit will be playing host to Hedda Lettuce after the Thanksgiving holiday on Saturday, December 5th so if you plan on spending the weekend in the cozy coastal community check out her show. Tickets are on sale now and are only $20.00. More details about her show can be found here.
Even though half of the people living with HIV are over the age of 50 infections continue to happen and there remains no cure for AIDS.
According to statistics from AIDS.gov, there are approximately 50,000 new HIV infections each year in the US. In 2010 50% of youth under the age of 24 with HIV didn’t know that they were positive. Aside from concerns that these people are not receiving the necessary medical care and attention they need it is likely they are unintentionally infecting others who do not engage in safe sex — so make it a point to know your status.
Local resources – including testing and counseling are available in the following locations listed below. Feel free to share other sites you know about in the comments section. Maybe in honor of World AIDS Day you’d like to make a donation to help these organizations continue their important work.
About 15 years ago when I worked at the AIDS Action Committee of MA (AAC) I was responsible for soliciting corporate donations. During my tenure at AAC I never recall any of the local taxi companies donating a single penny. Uber’s support for causes that mean something to me increases my loyalty to them. Their support may be just savvy marketing but they are helping raise awareness and money for charities that are near and dear to me; and that matters to me.
Earlier this year Uber joined the EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVES LIVES campaign to fit AIDS with (RED). On World AIDS Day, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Uber is partnering with (RED) and enabling riders to help drive towards an AIDS Free generation. 
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Uber riders in more than 150 cities nationwide (including Boston) can join the fight by choosing to ride (RED) and donate $5 on top of their normal fare.* Around the world, cars in the app will turn red to drive awareness around the cause. Moreover, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has generously pledged to match all donations made to (RED) in-app on December 1. With this match, every $5 donation helps provide a month’s worth of lifesaving medicine, which costs as little as 30 cents a day, to a mother living with HIV/AIDS.
Want to donate? It’s easy.
If you’re not riding on December 1, join the conversation and support the drive to an AIDS-free generation.
Are you aware of the Garçon Model underwear selfie contest? I have no idea how this escaped my attention for so long. The contest is fairly straight forward, take a selfie wearing your favorite Garçon Model underwear and upload it with the hashtag #GarconModel to your Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram account for your chance to win a free pair of underwear.
Garçon Model underwear is giving away one pair of underwear to 3 lucky guys every month. Check out some of the Garçon Selfie Contest Submissions.
This past weekend I attended the Boston Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker at the Boston Opera House theater.
Attending The Nutcracker Thanksgiving weekend is quickly becoming one of my favorite holiday traditions, because the Opera House is richly decorated, the music is beautiful and the ballet is a feast for the eyes – just look at the handsome Nutcracker Prince to see what I mean. Even Ebenezer Scrooge would leave the Boston Ballet production with a smile on his face.
Paulo Arrais of Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker photo by Rosalie O’Connor
The Nutcracker is a great date night suggestion or fun night out with friends. Even if you don’t always appreciate or understand ballet, I’m willing to bet more than a few of you will leave with a bit of a crush on the Boston Ballet’s principal dancer, Paulo Arrais, who plays the Nutcracker Prince.
Performances run through the end of the year. Tickets for The Nutcracker start at $35.00 and can be purchased online here, bostonballet.org/nutcracker.
What to do this week: November 30th – December 6th
Copley Square Tree Lighting starts at 5:00 PM and will be followed by a reception at 6:00 PM at Fairmont Copley Monday, November 30 in Boston
World AIDS Day takes place globally to raise awareness about AIDS and HIV – see what events are happening in your city Tuesday, December 1 – everywhere
AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit and reception for World AIDS Day is from 5:30 – 7:30 on Tuesday, December 1 in Boston (on view thru Friday)
Weeknight Get Together with The Welcoming Committee is taking place at Meadhall in Kendall starting at 6:30PM Wednesday, December 2 in Cambridge
Little Orphan Tranny is this year’s holiday musical from Ryan Landry and The Gold Dust Orphans – it opens on Thursday, December 3 in Boston
The Slutcracker mixes the classic tale of The Nutcracker with R-rated burlesque – the 2015 season opens Friday, December 4 in Somerville
SoWa First Friday will have more than 60 artist studios open from 5-9PM at 450 Harrison Avenue in the South End, Friday, December 4 in Boston
Chrismukkah includes more than 50 artisans selling hand crafted goods (and goodies) in SoWa Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6 in Boston
Holly Folly is a 3-day holiday party that includes events like a Speedo run down Commercial Street Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6 in Provincetown
Guerilla Queer Bar The Welcoming Committee’s monthly take over of a traditionally straight bar is tonight Friday, December 4 in Boston
Hedda Lettuce Holiday Show is for one night only at Mainestreet starting at 8PM on Saturday, December 5 in Ogunquit
Back To Basics Tea Dance takes place each week at Club Cafe starting at 5PM on Sunday, December 6th in Boston
I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities. 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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Later this week Provincetown pulls out all the stops for their annual 3-day holiday party a.k.a. Holly Folly. This year Holly Folly will host their first ever Santa Speedo Run, a 1 mile run down the center of town, with proceeds benefiting the Cape Cod Firefighter/EMS Cancer Relief Fund.
For a full list of events visit the official website, ptown.org/holly-folly.
Boston’s 32nd Annual LGBT Film Festival which will take place March 31 – April 10, 2016 is presenting a sneak preview of The Danish Girl on Wednesday, December 9th at 7PM at the Landmark Kendall Square Theatre. If you are interested in attending this special screening you *must* register to be added to the guest list.
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