The 2013 Carnival party in Provincetown starts later today.
If you’ve not attended Carnival before, my word of advice is to get out to Commercial Street early to watch the thousands of men and women dressed to this year’s theme Viva Las Vegas.
Here is a video my friend Olivier made after last year’s outlandish theme of Space Odyssey.
I’ll look to pull together something from all the fun this week to share with you in a few days.
“Prison Break” star Wentworth Miller — long rumored to be gay — officially came out of the closet today, in a letter to the St. Petersburg International Film Festival declining an invitation to appear there, citing Russia’s recent rash of laws essentially criminalizing homosexuality. Good for you Wentworth.
Similar to the Harlem Shake but more pervasive is twerking. While I understand why so many gay themed blogs regularly post these animated GIFs, I have to admit I’m over it and looking forward to when people talk about twerking in the past tense. Much like the Macarena and other pseudo-dance phases, this can’t end fast enough for me.
I’m sure there are a number of you who will disagree. For those of you who can’t get enough of this sort of thing, check out Queerty’s post of favorite Twerking GIFs here.
I am off to Provincetown for one final visit before the 2013 summer season for Cape Cod officially ends this coming Labor Day Weekend. Should you be in Ptown and see me out this week, say hello.
Pardon the provocative blog post title, but for several years now every Wednesday night downstairs at the Governor Bradford there is a dance party called Fag Bash.
This week’s theme: Shotgun Wedding
Each week these differently themed parties attract party goers; some in very elaborate costumes. With Carnival Week in full swing by tomorrow night you can imagine that downstairs at the Governor Bradford will be packed so get there early. Much thanks to my friend Devon for sharing this week’s theme.
In the weeks that followed the Fourth of July, I some how fell off the fitness & diet wagon.
The past couple weeks in particular have resulted in my cancelling even my personal fitness dates with my much beloved trainer, Kris, but I’m not making any excuses because the fault lies squarely on my shoulders. I plan on rectifying the situation after returning from Cape Cod this weekend. Until then I’m trying my best not to feel like this.
Driving to LaGuardia airport last week, I noticed this sign. My initial thought was “Hmm… I don’t think New York City knows what the word beautification means.”
Mark your calendars and tell your friends that next Sunday is the third annual summer sports tea dance at dbar. The fun starts at 4pm and a $10 suggested cover will help support the local non-profit, Victory Programs.
Sunday, August 25th from 4-8 pm at dBar
Have questions? Never been to one of dBar’s tea dances? Give me a shout and I’ll fill you in – otherwise I hope to see you there.
Fortunately, I’m looking at a very short work week and will be heading to Cape Cod on Wednesday to celebrate Carnival in Provincetown.
Francesca’s Cafe is closing, after serving the South End for nearly 20 years from their cozy home on the corner of Union Park and Tremont Street. Earlier this afternoon I spoke to the staff and they confirmed Francesca’s closing. There is no word if the owner plans to reopen in another location.
In March I reported rumors about a pending close in my post Francesca’s Cafe South End. I speculated Francesca’s days may be numbered after South End resident, Fredmond Kiley IV, quietly purchased the building in what was rumored to be a cash deal.
Time will tell if this is the final chapter for Francesca’s or if the owners will look for another space to reopen. I’d love to suggest they look at the 7-Eleven space that will be closing at 1306 Washington Street in SoWa later this year. Time will also tell what the landlord will do with this prime real estate – rumor has it he’d like a high end restaurant or cafe.
If you are not one of the tens of thousands moving out of your apartment on August 31st, you may want to head down to Boston’s waterfront. Earlier this week Mayor Menino announced the return of summertime public fireworks on the waterfront.
Saturday, August 31st at 9:00 pm
The fireworks will be a highlight of the city-sponsored Boston Arts Festival which runs from Saturday, August 31 to Sunday, September 1 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Christopher Columbus Park.
My first thought when I saw this photograph was, nice manicure. There must be something wrong with me.
Be sure to scrub all your bits before heading out tonight so you’ll be nice and clean. There will be plenty of time for you to get dirty later.
Earlier this summer Christina Bianco sang Bonnie Tyler’s 1980s hit ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart‘ at 54 Below – a Midtown cabaret bar in NYC. Unlike past covers you may have heard, Christina sings the Bonnie Tyler hit as nearly 20 different divas. Check it out. She impersonates some divas better than others but I have to give her props.
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