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Local artist Fernando DeOliveira’s wearable art

Fernando DeOliveira Pledge PhotoA South End artist and friend named Fernando DeOliveira wants to make his beautiful abstract art wearable by making limited edition silk scarves of some of his favorite creations.

Check it out here

He has created a kickstarter campaign to help him get the money necessary to manufacture four scarf designs.  I believe in Fernando’s work and think he is an exceptionally talented artist. Sergio and I actually have one of his paintings in our home – I wrote about it back in 2010 in my post, Hanging The Painting.

Fernando DeOliveiraCheck out Fernando’s kickstarter page and help him spread the word. One of the things I most love about my neighborhood is the influence of our vibrant, local art scene so let’s support them and in this case, Fernando, if you believe in his work and like what you see.

Monday blues

Monday BluesNo this isn’t the MBTA Commuter Rail, but some mornings it might feel like this. I have worked from home since 2008 and prior to that I walked to work. I have not driven to a job since 1999 and I’m more than okay with that.

Is your commute a dream or a nightmare?

25 Years ago today the Berlin Wall came down

For Millenials it must seem strange to think of Germany as two separate nations with its historic capital, Berlin, divided by barbed wire and troops patrolling with orders to shoot to kill if anyone from East Berlin tried to escape.  However, that was the reality until twenty-five years ago when the Berlin wall came down; the symbolic repercussions of that event cannot be stressed strongly enough.

With all the challenges in the world today whether it pertains to nuclear proliferation, war and or outbreaks that threaten public health, it is important to recognize how much better the world has become too.   A big part of that world becoming a better place is the fall of Communist Europe.

Jesse post for new BosGuy reader, Lyne

Boys of BostonA new follower of my blog recently requested that I post a photograph of my friend Jesse for an upcoming Furry Friday.  It isn’t quite Friday yet, but I thought I’d post this and dedicate it to Lyne.

The photo is from a video Jesse did about a year or so ago with friends in Boston.

Jesus Christ, It’s Christmas! Dec. 4 – 21st

Ryan Landry, Gold Dust OrphansRyan Landry and his troupe, The Gold Dust Orphans, are back with a new Christmas special that opens Thursday, December 4th and runs through Sunday December 21st  (a 3 week limited engagement!)  Tickets are currently on sale with general admission pricing approximately $43 and reserved seating approximately $53.

Get Your Jesus Christ, It’s Christmas! Tickets Here

Jesus Christ, It’s Christmas! is based on the 1947 classic, “The Bishop’s Wife”, “Jesus Christ” features all new songs and dances, plenty of fabulous costumes and positively gorgeous sets! As is always the case with The Gold Dust shows, this is not a kid-friendly program and those easily offended should probably go elsewhere, but for everyone else, come down to the Ramrod Performing Arts Center to see this soon to be classic, Jesus Christ, It’s Christmas!

Franklin Cafe Southie closing

Franklin Cafe South EndOn Friday Donna Goodison from The Boston Herald Tweeted that the Franklin Cafe Southie will go before the Boston Licensing Board to sell the business (and alcohol license – of course) to a new spot called Moonshine Kitchen.   I can’t find any details about Moonshine Kitchen but any tips from my readers would be welcome.

Donna Goodison

Scruffy Sunday

handsome, hunk, gayHave a good morning guys.

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

Saturday night video: Sex Ed

I first post this video about a year ago but had forgotten about it until someone had reminded me about it earlier this week so I thought I’d share it again.

This YouTube video of Julia Sweeney sharing her discussion about the birds and the bees with her eight-year-old daughter is absolutely hilarious.  This clip is completely safe for work; I actually teared up at one point from laughing so hard.

Meet Marc Solomon at Club Cafe, Monday, Nov. 10th

Marc SolomonThe national campaign director for Freedom to Marry, Marc Solomon, is back in Boston on Monday, November 10th at Club Cafe to kick off his national book tour to promote  Winning Marriage: The Inside Story of How Same-Sex Couples Took on the Politicians and Pundits – and Won.

The book, with a forward by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, shares the inside story of how marriage in Massachusetts was won and the state’s critical role in making this a national dialog.

Meet Marc Solomon at Club Cafe at 209 Columbus Avenue – Monday, November 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  The program is free and open to the public.

 

Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

James Asal Jr. Click on the comic strip to enlarge.

ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.

Bonus fur

hairy chestThis week’s bonus fur post is courtesy of Izzoiz.com.

First Friday in South End from 5-9PM

Photographer: Ali Horeanopoulos

Photographer: Ali Horeanopoulos

Come down to the South End (450 Harrison Ave. to be exact) to meet local artists and view their work from 5-9PM tonight. The First Friday of each month more than 60 artists open their studios in the 450 Harrison building making it easy to walk around, socialize and see artists in their studios no matter what the weather is like outside.

Local galleries in the South End also support First Fridays by remaining open like, Boston Sculptor’s Gallery at 486 Harrison Avenue.  After chatting with local artists and viewing some of their work head over to one of your favorite South End restaurants to grab a cocktail and dinner. If you need any suggestions, give me a shout and I’m happy to play the role of concierge.

You can get more information about this monthly event by visiting the SoWa First Fridays Facebook Page.

The Show Me State is now the Marry Me State

Missouri Marriage EqualityMarriage Equality comes to the “Show Me State” Missouri

From the HRC website:  Today Judge Ortrie D. Smith ruled against Missouri’s state constitutional amendment banning marriage equality, making the Show Me State the latest state to see such a ban struck down in court since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its historic marriage rulings last June.  In Lawson v. Kelly, the ACLU of Missouri sued the state on behalf of same-sex couples who argue that Missouri’s ban on marriage equality violates the U.S. Constitution.  For more information link here.

Furry Friday

shirtless guys, hunk, hairy chestI wouldn’t mind being some place like this today. Probably doesn’t hurt that these guys are super handsome and hamming it up for their beach selfie.

Past Furry Friday Posts

BosGuy brain teaser

brain teaser, rodinEach Friday morning I post a riddle to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. If you are stumped, feel free to get help – share it with a friend or colleague to see if you can figure it out together.

I’ll confirm answers later in the day 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 riddle:  If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?

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