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14-story residential building proposed in South End

Posted on March 31, 2016 | Leave a comment
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Rendering of 370-380 Harrison Ave  Source: Robert A.M. Stern Architects

The amount of development underway in the northeast corner of the South End is getting ridiculous, but it is also a testament to how desirable this section of town has become.  Earlier today The Boston Globe reported that the developer who purchased the Quinzani Bakery and neighboring Ho-Kong Bean Sprout buildings has proposed to build a 14-story multi-use building with 280 residential units (175 rentals and 105 condos) along with 180 parking spaces.

The developer indicated the ground floor will have commercial space although what sort is not certain and they plan to rework the sidewalk, adding seating and trees to provide shade. Additional on-street parking will also be created although I’m not 100% certain how or where and The Boston Globe article didn’t elaborate.  Stay tuned. I’m sure there will be more details forthcoming.

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Thank you Georgia

Posted on March 31, 2016 | Leave a comment

Salesforce CEO and LGBT ally, Marc Benioff, posted this touching video to thank those who lobbied to kill Georgia’s anti-LGBT bill.

It is a shame that the move in Georgia is the exception rather than the rule of late.  Republicans in the south have recently been waging a political war on the LGBT community. Notably, North Carolina’s mean-spirited and unAmerican anti-gay bill, HB 2, and more recently Mississippi’s horrific anti-LGBT “religious freedom” bill that is expected to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Bryant.

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Vintage gay

Posted on March 31, 2016 | 3 comments
Gay couple from the 1920s Source: woolfandwilde.com

Gay couple from the 1920s
Source: woolfandwilde.com

I want to dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price.  Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

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Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus

Posted on March 30, 2016 | Leave a comment

Butterfly Music Transgender ChorusThe Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus is the nation’s second all-transgender chorus, and the only chorus of its kind in New England.  The chorus will give their first public concert on Saturday, April 9th at First Church at 66 Marlborough St. in Back Bay.

UPDATE: The Saturday, April 9th concert has sold out!  A second public concert will take place on Saturday, April 16th in Harvard Square at the University Lutheran Church, located at 66 Winthrop Street.  Doors will open at 7:15 pm and the concert will begin at 8:00 pm. If you are interested in attending, general seating tickets can be purchased here.

If you would like to learn more about The Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus, visit their website at butterflymusictranschorus.org.

 

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Why I love the ballet

Posted on March 30, 2016 | 2 comments

male ballet dancer AI’ll be the first to admit that I enjoy going to the ballet, because the athleticism and grace on display is amazing.  The fact that the Boston Ballet performs at the Boston Opera House, which is a beautiful, historic theater that was lovingly restored and is a favorite venue of mine only adds to the experience.

Unfortunately, many think the ballet is not for them and they base their feelings on a one-time experience or more often, preconceived notions. Recognizing that my readership is overwhelmingly male, and men react positively to visual stimuli, I thought I’d use these images to make my case for you to give the ballet a second look. Not every ballet is for everyone. For example, The Boston Ballet will be presenting Swan Lake (Apr 29 – May 26). This is a classic ballet that you may recognize from the popular movie Black Swan.  Some will love the more traditional ballets like Swan Lake while some will prefer the more modern ballets. The trick is knowing what you like and checking out that production.male ballet dancer iimale ballet dancermale ballet dancer iii

A couple weeks ago I featured a principal dancer with the Boston Ballet as a Temptation Tuesday. You can check out Paulo here.

Feeling inspired to check out a ballet? If you live in the Boston area check out the Boston Ballet online at bostonballet.org.

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Caption this photo

Posted on March 30, 2016 | 7 comments

 

caption this photo, humorEach 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.

Usual Suspects…

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3rd Annual Boston Design Week

Posted on March 29, 2016 | 1 comment

Boston Design Week 2016The 3rd Annual Boston Design Week starts tomorrow, Wednesday, March 30 and runs through Sunday, April 10 with the 9th Annual AD20/21 Art & Design Show at The Cyclorama in the South End.

More than 80 programs and events ranging from sustainable fashion and urban gardens, to home and interior design, to thoughts about how to redesign Boston’s City Hall will be addressed.  Most programs are free of charge and open to the public, but do require you to RSVP.

For more information about this year’s Boston Design Week and to review the calendar of activities, visit their website at BostonDesignWeek.com.

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Cyndi Lauper & Boy George in Boston

Posted on March 29, 2016 | 1 comment

Cyndi Lauper and Boy George in BostonIt doesn’t get much gayer than this: Saturday, May 21st Cyndi Lauper and Boy George drop by Boston to perform one show at the Wang Theatre.  Tickets were available at the time that I wrote this post, but this is a show that will likely sell out (and quickly).

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on March 29, 2016 | 4 comments

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Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival

Posted on March 28, 2016 | Leave a comment
Wicked Queer Boston LGBT Film Festival

The 32nd Boston LGBT Film Festival runs March 31st – April 10th

Better known as The Boston LGBT Film Festival, this year the organization updated their name in time for the 32nd annual film festival which opens later this week and runs through Sunday, April 10th.

Do you like independent films? Do you like queer cinema? Come out and show your support and purchase tickets to a few films before they sell out.  A couple of films that caught my eye include: That’s Not Us (Friday, April 1), Paris 05:59 Theo and Hugo (Saturday, April 2), Sex Work: A program of shorts (Friday, April 8) and Kiss Me, Kill Me (Saturday, April 9).

Check out the full listing of movies and events that will take place around the city and show your support for Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival.

Wicked Queer Film Festival Calendar of Events

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What to do this week: March 28 – April 3

Posted on March 28, 2016 | Leave a comment
SoWa First Friday at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End from 5-9PM

SoWa First Friday at 450 Harrison Ave in the South End from 5-9PM

What to do this week: March 28 – April 3

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8pm) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe 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

Boston Design Week will run though Sunday, April 10th but programs start today so check out their online calendar, Wednesday, March 30 in Boston

Wicked Queer Film (a.k.a. Boston LGBT Film Festival) check out a movie or two at this year’s festival which opens tonight, Thursday, March 31 in Boston

ICA Boston every Thursday from 4PM – 9PM admission is free to the public. Visit the museum’s exhibits at no cost on Thursday, March 31 in Boston

Gay Jim at Cathedral Station will be playing your favorite music starting at 10PM on Friday, April 1 in Boston

SoWa First Fridays allows you to peruse galleries and artist studios in the South End from 5 – 9PM on Friday, April 1 in Boston

Guerrilla Queer Bar overtakes a traditionally “straight bar” the first Friday of each month – location is TBA on Friday April 1 in Boston

90s Dance Party at dbar starts at 10PM on Saturday, April 2 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

I’ve started posting a weekly listing of upcoming activities.  Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

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Astrological sign sculptures coming to Greenway

Posted on March 27, 2016 | Leave a comment
Ai Weiwei, Circle of Animals/Zodiac

Ai Weiwei with his dog head, part of the exhibition Circle of Animals/Zodiac

In April, Chinese contemporary artist, Ai Weiwei’s 12 mounted bronze statues entitled, “Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads” will grace part of Boston’s Greenway.  The 10′ high sculptures have already appeared in cities around the world including, London, Los Angeles, Taipei, and Paris.

These look a tad frightening to me and I’m sure they will be the subject of a lot of discussion once they are on display.

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If you happen to celebrate it

Posted on March 27, 2016 | Leave a comment

Easter BunnyHave a fabulous Easter and try not to fill up on all those candied eggs.

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on March 27, 2016 | 1 comment

handsome, hunkWho wouldn’t want to wake up next to this guy?

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