I thought I’d share a Halloween themed Furry Friday. Maybe I’ll see this costume strutting down Commercial St. or at one of the Provincetown parties this weekend.
Another vacant space in the South End will soon be opening as a restaurant. One Union Park in the South End, previously occupied by Yakitori Zai and before that Joe V’s is being renovated and will open as a moderately priced Greek restaurant.
Opening just down the street from the neighborhood’s Greek Orthodox Church and in the heart of the South End – one couldn’t ask for a better location for this tiny restaurant space which has been closed since July 2013 when Yakitori Zai shuttered after being open for 13 months.
The South End has several Greek delicatessens but no restaurants and I’m sure the owners are hoping to fill that void. At this time I’m not sure what the restaurant will be called or any other details other than a targeted opening for early next year. If you have any information reach out to me at bosguymail@gmail.com.
Earlier this week Sergio and I attended the SpeakEasy Stage production of Casa Valentina at the Calderwood Pavilion on Tremont Street in the South End.
The play is set in 1962 at a Catskills resort that has seen better days and centers around a group of heterosexual men who secretly gather to dress and behave like women. The funny play – and it is really very funny – gets a bit serious when they are challenged to publicly reveal their female alter-egos in the pursuit of greater political acceptance. Harvey Fierstein wrote this play and his wit is evident throughout. The SpeakEasy Stage cast does a good job delivering his sometimes caustic comments and many hilarious Oscar Wilde quotes. Sergio and I found ourselves laughing along with the audience regularly and thought this was one of the funnier performances we’ve seen this year. Tickets remain available and will run through Saturday, November 28th.
Photo by Glenn Perry
Casa Valentina Tickets and Show Information
The Welcoming Committee is hosting a takeover on Thursday, November 12th and tickets are discounted! Get them while they last here.
Casa Valentina runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission and is based on actual events. Tickets start at $25.
Earlier this spring I wrote about an ongoing national study that the Fenway is participating in that follows 400 gay couples, called Stronger Together.
Stronger Together is a research study that aims to improve the sexual health of male-male couples through unique testing opportunities. HIV infections still occur and it remains both a deeply personal and difficult issue to talk about and that is the real issue: lack of communication.
If you would like to help be part of the solution, Fenway Health would like to hear from you. Participants receive up to $350 ($700 per couple). For more information and to see if you are eligible please call 781.479.2330 or email StrongerTogetherBoston@gmail.com.
Who may be eligible to participate?
Male-Male couples over the age of 18
One partner is HIV+ (serodiscordant couples)
Couples willing to test for HIV and STIs together
How you can help?
Sign up for the study if you are eligible.
Tell your friends about the study and help spread the word.
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Did you miss the world premiere of the musical, Waitress, that opened at the American Repertory Theatre (A.R.T.)? Waitress joins a growing list of musicals opening at the A.R.T. before heading to Broadway.
Waitress opens on Broadway in March 2016 and the A.R.T. sent an email to friends and supporters last week with the chance to purchase advance tickets via Ticketmaster, but the deal closes Monday, November 2 at 9:59PM. To purchase tickets visit the fan pre-sale site for Waitress and use the fan code: SBFAN.
Poetry is my favorite form of prose and when done right, it speaks to me on an emotional level that I’ve yet to experience in any other form. Music is a close second to poetry and they share a lot of similarities in that much of it I do not care for or understand, but when I find a song or poem I like – it resonates.
Last year I posted Steven Boyle’s poem, I Hit Send or Modern Meltdown. Not knowing what to expect, his poem took me completely by surprise. Boyle’s reading below is a sequel of sorts to this poem. The reading of, Message Sent, or I’m Nervous, was recorded about one year ago at his high school, which has significance, considering the content and message shared. If you’ve not heard his poem, I Hit Send or Modern Meltdown, listen to that first.
Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph that gives me pause. 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.
GRRR
Source: WS DEVELOPMENT
Last Friday The Boston Globe reported that WS Development has offered to buy 12.5 acres in Boston’s emerging Seaport district to build office space, housing and shops on what is currently parking lots. The land grab is one of the priciest ever and also one of the city’s largest developments. Ground breaking is expected to take place in 18 – 24 months, but before then a lot has to happen.
Although architects have not been hired the developer has said they do not want to add anymore ‘boxy glass towers’ and would like to see architects propose more creative – and user-friendly – designs. Time will tell.
Read the Boston Globe article, $359m sale may speed Seaport’s completion
Are you heading to Provincetown for Halloween? You may want to consider popping over to the Harborside Lounge for the Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club party. The ruggers will be sharing their own twisted take on the classic fairy tale all to help raise money for their team Boston Ironsides RFC.
Join Daddy, Puppy, Slutty, Naughty, Shady, Cubby, Twinky, Kinky, Beefy, Spanky, Sticky and others for pre-tea cocktails and a lot of fun filled with rugby shenanigans, special cocktails, raffles, games and so much more.
Drenched White & the Rugby Dwarves
Saturday, October 31st from 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Harbor Lounge – 359 Commercial Street
I am heading to Provincetown for Halloween with two friends visiting from Grand Cayman so it should be a lot of fun if the weather cooperates. Below are some of the activities / parties happening in Provincetown.
For those of you who may be contemplating a Ptown Halloween, there is a new bus service that leaves Boston on Friday and returns on Sunday; more here.
Ryan Landry and the Gold Dust Orphans announced their Christmas production last week and will be bringing the new musical, A LITTLE ORPHAN TRANNY CHRISTMAS, to the Ramrod Performing Arts Center in the Fenway for a limited engagement running from December 3rd through the 20th.
Featuring all new songs and dances, plenty of fabulous costumes and positively gorgeous sets, “TRANNY” is ready to fly high this December. For more information and to purchase tickets visit their website, A LITTLE ORPHAN TRANNY CHRISTMAS.
What to do this week: October 26th – November 1st
Bride of Frankenstein will get you in the mood for Halloween. Check out this classic playing at the Coolidge Corner Theatre Monday, October 26 in Boston
Geek Trivia is hosted every Tuesday night at Club Cafe. Come over and show off your grasp of useless information on Tuesday, October 27 in Boston
Dead Sexy Burlesque show at the Beehive might be just what you need to get over hump day, Wednesday, October 28 in Boston
Cirque of the Dead at the Oberon Theater celebrates Halloween with a macabre circus and live music Wednesday, October 28 – 30 in Boston
Costume Contest at Club Cafe has $850 in cash and prizes to give away on Friday, October 30 in Boston
Spooky Bear Weekend is this weekend. The theme this year is “Slaughterhouse” and runs from October 30 – November 1 in Provincetown
Dead Silence it is the closing weekend for this interactive theater production that runs Thursday – Sunday ending Sunday, November 1 in Provincetown
Halloween Horror Movie Marathon 12 hours of horror films will be playing at the Somerville Theatre on Saturday, October 31 in Boston
Fright Night presents “Serial Villain Night” with $1,000 in cash & prizes for best costumes on Saturday, October 31 in Ogunquit
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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