Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption. Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own.
Sports are sooo gay
Photo Credit: Boston Herald
Last year The Abbey Group purchased the 5.6-acre parcel that has been home to the Boston Flower Exchange. Last week news outlets started reporting that the new owners have plans to build a “dynamic” commercial office building complex targeting new technology businesses that otherwise might seek space in Cambridge’s Kendall Square.
The proposed development would include accessory parking, retail and public space, and possibly residential space. At its full zoning potential, the development could bring 5,000 to 10,000 jobs to the site.
You can read the full article on the Boston Herald.
The talented Todrick Hall is bringing his handsome, talented cast to Boston later this summer to perform his new show, Straight Outta Oz, at The Wilbur on Wednesday, August 3rd. Tickets went on sale earlier this month so if you are a fan, get tickets while they last: Todrick Hall – Straight Outta Oz.
Last fall I wrote about Bar Mezzana’s opening in the Ink Block’s Sepia Building. At the time the projected spring opening seemed so far off it was hard to imagine, but fast forward 6 months and tomorrow on Wednesday, June 1 Bar Mezzana opens to the public adding another Italian dining option to the n’hood.
Friends and Family nights were well received and the hype is building for the 130 seat (and 40-seat outdoor patio) restaurant that has ties to one of the South End’s favorite chefs, Barbara Lynch. Time will tell where Bar Mezzana sits in the pantheon of great South End restaurants but I wish them luck and look forward to trying the neighborhood’s newest restaurant.
Bar Mezzana
360 Harrison Avenue (at the Ink Block)
www.barmezzana.com
Champagne Openings 5-9PM Thursday & Friday, June 2 & 3
What to do this week: May 30 – June 5
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8pm) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30 AM every Wednesday in Boston
Stump Trivia lets you impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston
Karaoke Kween is a lot of fun and if you’re good you may nab the $75 cash prize at the end of the night – hosted every Wednesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Trivia Night is every Wednesday at Mainestreet in Ogunquit
Cabaretfest salutes Cole Porter this year in their series “Broadway by the Bay” June 2 – 5 in Provincetown
Solidarity Through Pride champagne receptions from 5-9PM on Thursday & Friday, June 2 & 3 in Boston
Boston Summah Trunk Show will have James Bishai’s designs on sale at 6PM at Tremont 647 on Thursday, June 2 in Boston
THOT Thursdays pre-pride party at Peggy O’Neil’s on Thursday June 2 in Dorchester
Pride Night at Fenway on Friday, June 3 in Boston
LUST Countdown to RI Pride at the Eagle on Friday, June 3 in Providence
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus presents POPular on Friday, June 3 and Sunday June 5 in Boston
Kiki Beach is an unofficial party in Southie on M Street Beach from 10AM – 5PM on Saturday in Boston
AIDS Walk & Run Boston AIDS Action Committee holds their 31st AIDS Walk on Sunday, June 5 in Boston
Provincetown 10K charity run starts at 9AM on Sunday, June 5 in Ptown
South End Open Market and SOWA Open Market are two separate markets this year separated by just a few blocks every Sunday in Boston
Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Photo of Boston Common from Memorial Day 2015
In memory of all those who gave their lives for ours. Don’t disrespect their sacrifice by not participating in our democracy; volunteer, vote, get involved.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus presents: POPular, June 3rd & 5th
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus kicks off Boston Pride Week with POPular, featuring Broadway star, Nick Adams best known for his starring role in Broadway’s Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The show will include a wide-ranging selection of pop music, including selections from ABBA, Adele, Culture Club, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Queen.
Performance Calendar
Friday, June 3 at 8PM
Sunday, June 5 at 3PM and 7PM
Tickets are available for sale now and can be purchased online at http://bgmc.org/music/2015-2016/popular or by calling 617-542-SING (7464)
Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summer here in New England and that means each weekend people will be heading en masse to the coast. If you are like me, you will be looking for some light reading to pass the time as you lounge poolside or at the beach.
Earlier this year I wrote about four gay-themed murder mysteries set in Boston and Provincetown that were initially published in the 1980s. I thought it worth giving this series another shout out for those looking for summer reading suggestions. You need not read the entire series but if you like one you’ll probably like the others. The four book series from Felony & Mayhem publishers includes: Vermillion(1980), Cobalt(1982), Slate (1984), and Canary (1986). They are available for purchase on the publisher’s website or you may download them from Amazon.com and Apple’s iBooks.
Happy Reading
I’m going to call this photo “Sweet Dreams”, for obvious reasons.
Last month’s Dr. Feelgood post proved to be so popular I thought I’d share another. This image comes by way of the Seduced By The New blog.
Earlier this month the Boston Business Journal had an excellent article addressing the antiquated or to use the BBJ’s lingo, “Puritanical”, approach to regulating liquor licenses in Massachusetts. Apparently even our Governor agrees because Baker has filed legislation as part of a municipal modernization bill to allow cities and towns set their own quota for restaurants licensed to serve alcohol. That portion of the governor’s bill (H 3906) was pending before the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government when I wrote this.
Although I’m not hopeful, I’d love to see this antiquated process revamped. I don’t know if it is true, but I was once told that our liquor licensing process is the result of Hugh O’Brien being sworn in as Boston’s first Irish mayor back in 1895. As the story goes, shortly after his swearing in the Brahmin community used their influence to have legislation passed so the city of Boston couldn’t turn into a giant pub (dare to dream) and would give the authority of granting liquor licenses to the State House where Protestants still maintained control. I can’t imagine this was true, but as a gay man, I can’t tell you how often I’ve seen senseless, vindictive legislation so I wouldn’t write it off either.
If you’d like to read the BBJ article, which inspired this post, link here.
This charming Melbourne barista was so sweet how could you order a tea?
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. To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.
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