Unfortunately, I’m not in Boston to see opening night, but luckily Ryan Landry’s latest musical starring Varla Jean Merman will be running in Boston through the middle of March. You can buy your tickets online here.
Posted in Theater
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Gold Dust Orphans, Ryan Landry, Theater
The HuffingtonPost called this photobomb from a rogue llama an “instant classic” and I kind of have to agree with them. Taken by Erica Kuschel while on vacation with her husband, this llama apparently is no shrinking violet and inserted itself in Erica’s photograph of the ancient Incan city, Machu Picchu.
You can read more about the photograph here.
In light of my previous post about hotel chain rankings, perhaps, I can suggest Starwood consider spicing up their advertising to get more attention. I have to admit I’d be tempted to learn more about their impressive packages. Then again, maybe this would be an example of why it is best to leave this sort of thing to advertising professionals.
Market Metrix hospitality index has ranked the best US hotels. The survey which was compiled by responses from more than 40,000 travelers placed Drury Hotels at the top of the list.
I’m not familiar with Drury Hotels, which has properties in 20 states but mostly in the Southeast, Southwest and Midwest. Other very recognizable hotel chains scored well including Kimpton, Renaissance, Hard Rock, and Ritz. Huffington Post breaks down the findings to show you the top ten hotel brands according to Market Metrix, which you can view here.
Curious to see all the brands that were included in the ranking – click here.
I had forgotten how much I enjoyed watching Water Polo during the Olympic games in London last year until I stumbled upon this photo. Oddly, after seeing the photo, the appeal of the sport suddenly made sense.
No sooner have I returned from Puerto Rico and I’ve been told to hop on a plane to San Francisco. I’m so bummed, because the trip is so last minute and so quick I won’t even be able to see friends or go out and enjoy the city.
Q: What do you call a gay Jamaican guy?
A: Pokemon.
I know the joke is quite cheesy but it gave me a good chuckle, and I hope it makes you smile and laugh today too. Have a great day.
Twenty-something, BostonMo, is collaborating with those wonderful people over at Urban Grape in the South End and The Salty Pig to host a fun and relaxed “Meet and Meat” mixer on Sunday, February 10th from 7-9PM.
Space is limited for this event and there is a small registration fee, but take heart that you will be able to sample wine, beer, and spirits, as well as platters of meats from The Salty Pig. Proceeds raised from this Sunday evening will go to benefit the Point Foundation – which empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
The Taste of the South End, which raises funds for the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts may be my favorite charity event of the year. With 40 restaurants participating, it is a “must attend” in my opinion. That is why I wanted to give everyone a heads up that one month from today, on Tuesday, March 5th, the Taste of the South End 2013 will take place. If you’d like to learn more about the event or purchase tickets online, link here.
Feel free to check out my two minute video from last years Taste.
Posted in AIDS Action Committee, Dining
Tagged AIDS Action Committee, BosGuy, Boston Guy, Dining
This past December I included the post, Santa lives on Fire Island. My friend Jesse is a bit of a computer nerd and switched up his iPhone to have Siri provide cheeky answers to set questions like this one above which gives a nod to Laverne & Shirley, a popular US television show from the 70s and 80s. Too funny.
This particular photo came from Sean’s Just A Jeep Guy blog, although I cannot recall when exactly. Much thanks to Sean for this one.
What a curious image of players from the Blackpool Football Club.
For a US Senator who wants smaller government and less regulation, Rand Paul (R-KY), seems to feel differently when discussing social issues like gay marriage, where he conveniently forgets his self-proclaimed libertarian bent and rails that there apparently is not enough government interference and regulation.
Last week Sen. Paul had this to say about marriage equality rights when he spoke with the very conservative American Family Association’s, Bryan Fischer.
“We should try to keep it as a state issue… My fear is that in federalizing it, we’re going to lose the battle for the whole country. And keeping it state-by-state… that we’ll still have areas that will continue to have traditional marriage… If the urban centers are able to dictate for the rest of the country what our definition on marriage is, I’m a little concerned about that.”
Clearly, Sen. Paul isn’t pleased to see the country’s growing acceptance that marriage equality is a civil right worthy of federal recognition become the majority opinion. With more states looking to recognize same sex marriage and the US Supreme Court’s expected ruling on California’s controversial Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), 2013 is shaping up to be a “tipping point” in the United States.
This sort of message probably can’t be repeated often enough.
Image by China Daily / Reuters
Talk about a tough commute. I’m glad I’m still down here in Sunny Puerto Rico where my commute entails hopping on an elevator and the only decisions I need to make are pool or beach.
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