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SpeakEasy Stage: Next to Normal opens tonight
Tonight Boston’s SpeakEasy Stage production of Next to Normal opens at the Calderwood Pavilion on Tremont Street in the South End. This play won 3 Tony Awards and received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama so I know the story line will be compelling. According to the website the show has a pop rock musical score which should add an element of drama to this story of a suburban family dealing with the direct and indirect effects of mental illness.
The cast of six includes three handsome faces who are making their debut with the SpeakEasy Stage. Native New Yorker – Chris Caron, Northeastern University graduate – Michael Levesque, and Boston Conservatory’s very own – Michael Tacconi.
Look for my review of the show early next week, and in the interim start talking to friends to line up a date to step out and enjoy this show.
Posted in Theater
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Calderwood Pavilion, SpeakEasy Stage, Theater
The Manliest Drink on Earth
Feeling sluggish?
Need a little extra something to get going? Maybe what you need is a swig of this drink which claims to be “The Manliest Drink on Earth”.
I might suggest the distributor try sharing samples at Bear Week in Provincetown as a way to increase brand awareness.
Thanks to Mark over at Tales of the Sissy for posting and bringing this to my attention. After my initial reaction of “Ick”… I laughed pretty hard.
Dear God: Syria
Last year’s Arab spring led to toppling several long standing dictatorships. Unfortunately the Arab spring has turned into what looks like a civil war in Syria. Horrible reports are regularly broadcast about how children are being targeted and how the army is bombing hospitals so the wounded cannot be tended to. I’ve had to stop watching the news because it is so upsetting.
For those who follow world events, what I’m writing is not news and for those who may not be aware, I assume its because you have a lack of interest (hopefully not sympathy) in these people’s plight. Watching the lack of any meaningful response from the U.N. and more importantly from neighbors in the region like Turkey, I’m left to surmise if evil does exist it must manifest in situations like this.
Oh, hey Spring
With temperatures expected to exceed this lovely forecast you’ll notice many Bostonians walking around with a smile on their face. Get out, enjoy the day and say “hey” to spring.
Fitness update: The new trainer
Last week I started working out with my new trainer, Kris. It will probably take me a couple of months before our training sessions become routine and I can anticipate what he may have in store for me. For now, each work out is something a bit different and new.
Like my former trainer, he couples routines so one rep focuses on one muscle group and the next focuses on a secondary group. Thank goodness we take 30-second breaks after these back-to-back sets so I may catch my breathe.
We are still in the “honeymoon” stage; he’s figuring out what are my limits and structuring routines to push me and I’m trying to impress him by not gasping for air. Although I miss my former trainer, Stu, I’m happy with the change and have faith that Kris is going to help me attain a higher level of fitness so I’ll be more comfortable when the warmer weather arrives. Are you working out? Let’s chat and motivate each other.
Kristin Chenowith Some Lessons Learned Tour comes to Boston
Tomorrow, March 9th, tickets to Kristin Chenowith’s recently announced tour will go on sale. The Tony Award winning actress may be best known as Glinda the Good Witch in the musical, Wicked. She had a supporting role in Glee from 2009-2011 and is starring in ABC’s new television series GCB which stands for Good Christian Belles (otherwise known as Good Christian Bitches).
Friday, June 8th at The Boston Opera House
Chenowith’s tour will visit 19 cities, and opens in Seattle on Wednesday, May 9th. Ms. Chenowith will be performing here in Boston a month later the weekend of Pride on Friday, June 8th. You can see her full list of tour dates here.
PlentyOfTwenties.com
While reading this month’s Boston Spirit Magazine I read their article “Who Says Money Can’t Buy Happiness“. Two friends, Rich Cook and Steven Grant, each day hide a $20 bill somewhere in Greater Boston then post clues online. 
Rich Cook who lives here in the South End said in the Spirit Magazine interview “Being able to make people’s day and to show how happy they are to receive twenty dollars has really been worth it to us.” The effort is also in a way an homage to a third friend of theirs who they had discussed the idea, but sadly passed this past fall after suffering a head injury.
Rich and Steven’s tribute to their friend put a smile on my face and I hope this story will leave you feeling the same. Check out their website at www.plentyoftwenties.com and be sure to check out their humorous video.
Our Blades are F**king Great
Looking for a little humor to get you through your day? Check out Dollar Shave Club’s website at DollarShaveClub.com and watch their hilarious video.
Essentially the firm is offering one month’s worth of razors for $1 plus shipping and handling. Not only does the video make me want to try out their product, but it seems like a brilliant deal.
2012 Taste of the South End
You know how much I enjoy my food so the fact that I look forward to the Taste of the South End each year will not be a shock. The event draws 40 restaurants from the neighborhood and consistently sells out. The proceeds go to the very worthy AIDS Action Committee.
The event includes plenty to eat and drink with more than a dozen different wines to sample. Sam Adams was the brewer on hand this year and they were featuring their new cider, Angry Orchard. If you like cider, its worth the try. The VIP lounge which traditionally includes a specialty bar, restaurants from outside the South End and comfortable seating did not disappoint. Restaurants in the VIP lounge included: Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Cambridge favorite – Upstairs on the Square and The Ritz Carlton’s – Artisan’s Bistro. Below is a video that I created for AIDS Action Committee
Posted in AIDS Action Committee, Dining, South End, Video
Tagged AIDS Action Committee, BosGuy, Boston Guy, Dining, South End
Gawjus
Earlier this week Twitter buddy @PacsPad pointed out that all my blogging and Tweeting with a Boston accent has started to manifest on Google. Sure enough if you type “Boston Gawjus” your’s truly blog appears.
My response: Wicked, Friggin’ Awesome or WFA…
2012 Boston Arts Festival: Call to artists
The “ähts festival” as it is referred to here in Boston has issued a call to interested visual and craft artists who would like to participate in this annual festival that takes place at Christopher Columbus Park each September. Only 65 applicants will be selected to participate in this event which is free to the public.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 6
Boston area artists will be provided preference. Applications and support materials must be submitted by April 6, 2012 for consideration. If you are a local visual or craft artist and would like to learn more about this event, print and read The Boston arts festival.
Mitt Romney Gay Pride Flier
Candidate Mitt Romney seems to have multiple personalities. If you happen to live in any of the states holding Republican Presidential Primaries or Caucuses today, you probably won’t hear anything nearly as friendly from Romney. Lately. he’s jumped at the opportunity to show his “Conservative Credentials”.
I wonder why his competitors have not seized this opportunity to illustrate his hypocrisy? I suppose there are probably just too many other examples, but I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw this image which was posted on Spirit Magazine’s website. If you find this funny, check out James Lopata’s humorous article, Top 10 Gay Reasons to Vote GOP in 2012.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Last week when I posted the Calvin Klein 2012 Spring photo and video I received a lot of positive feedback so I thought I’d share an ad campaign that I thought was particularly sexy. The 2010 Cristiano Ronaldo Armani campaign. I’ve been enamored with this football / soccer player since I saw him play in the 2008 Olympics.
