As if the entire Republican Primary process hasn’t been obscene enough, artist, Illma Gore, has shared a drawing of a naked Donald Trump, entitled ironically “Make America Great Again”.
I’ve never posted anything quite like this before but I find Trump so distasteful as a person (let alone as President) that I wanted to share this because it clearly mocks him and is meant to remind all of us that behind his bluster and xenophobic rants he’s really just an ugly, old man – both inside and out.
Photo Credit: Marilyn Humphries © 2011
Two weeks from today is The Taste of the South End. Do you have your tickets yet? This year’s event will include more than 40 of the neighborhood’s restaurants, plenty to drink, a pretty sweet silent auction as well as entertaining cooking demonstrations from some of your favorite chefs.
Click on the link below and get tickets while they still remain available. The proceeds go to benefit the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts.
Taste of the South End
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts at 539 Tremont Street
Posted in AIDS Action Committee, Dining
Tagged AIDS Action Committee, BosGuy, Boston Guy, Dining, Taste of the South End
A South End restaurant favorite, Aquitaine, on Tremont Street will be closing for renovations starting Sunday, February 21st and will not reopen again until just before their 19th anniversary in May.
While I love Aquitaine and will miss visiting while they are closed, I look forward to the renovations. While Seth Woods and others from the Aquitaine Group have been fairly tight lipped about the details regarding the renovations, one would assume that the kitchen will be updated and the tiny wine bar will likely expand to keep with restaurant design trends. Stay tuned as I’ll be sure to follow up on this project as I learn more.
It has been too long since I’ve featured a ginger for this post.
I’ve been regularly talking to the owners of the soon to open Greek restaurant, Kava Neo Taverna, since construction first caught my eye last fall.
Although the owners remain unsure when they will formally open, the paper has come down from the over-sized windows and you can see what appears to be a casual dining restaurant. From the back of the restaurant you can see a painting of an old Greek man looking out over their rustic dining room. Dark wood floors contrast with the chairs, tables and white walls. Lighting fixtures made of thick rope you might see on the docks of Boston harbor dangle overhead, and a small but comfortable looking bar is tucked in the back of the restaurant.
Kava is currently hiring for all positions so if you’d like to learn more send your resume to info@kavaneotaverna.com.
I know that the weather this past fall and up through January has been unseasonably warm, but the past few days have reminded all of us in Boston that winter is here. To chase away my winter blues I’m looking at photos of people relaxing on the beach or poolside. I’d love to join this guy and jump into a pool.
Mates Leather Weekend is in Provincetown February 19 – 21, 2016
What to do this week: February 15th – 21st
Cocktails with Opus Affair is hosting their monthly social starts at 6PM at Park Restaurant & Bar on Monday, February 15 in Cambridge
Screening: East of Hollywood is a special movie screening at the Lyric Stage Co. Theater – tickets are only $5.00 on Monday, February 15 in Boston
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8pm) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
The Fellows monthly social for 30- and 40-somethings is happening at Bond in the Financial District from 7 – 9:30PM on Wednesday, February 17 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
Outryders Thirsty Thursdays is this gay ski club’s monthly social at Cathedral Station on Thursday, February 18 in Boston
North Shore Pride LGBT Networking Night starts at 5PM at the Danversport Yacht Club on Thursday, February 18 in Danvers
Mates (Snowbound) Leather Weekend IX starts on Friday and runs all weekend with eight official parties / events, February 19-21 in Provincetown
Boyfriends is a monthly gay party at the Milky Way Lounge in JP – this month’s theme is Kylie Minogue so check it out on Friday, February 19 in Boston
Snowball Fight on Boston Common is exactly what it sounds like, drawing college students from all over from 1-3PM on Saturday, February 20 in Boston
Gay For Good Boston Science Club for Girls is taking place at 1PM on Sunday, February 21 in Cambridge
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.
I have a number of friends who are very happy that they are single. I also know a few (not many) people who I suspect might be happier if they were single. This post isn’t for either of you, although I do believe you deserve to be loved too.
This post is for a third group of friends who are single and looking to meet someone they can share their life with through the good and bad. Valentine’s Day can be frustrating for this group, reminding them of their most recent awkward date or maybe lack of dates. I hope you find someone who you fall madly in love with and in the interim you find comfort knowing your friends and family love you and think you’re fabulous – regardless of your dating status.
My friend and local photographer, Patrick Lentz, posted photographs of Nick who lives up on the North Shore, on Friday. The 25 year old from Gloucester loves the camera and agreed to take a series of photographs with Patrick, several of which have a very nice Valentine’s Day theme.
I’ve included a few photos below but you can see more of Nick on Flickr. 
You can see more of Patrick’s photography here, www.PatrickLentz.com.
Not the typical Scruffy Sunday post I’ll admit but I wanted a Valentine’s theme and this was the best I could find.
Check out this gospel inspired version of The Golden Girls theme song. I love it when he rips off his wig.
Many people make New Year’s resolutions each year and it is usually right about now that a lot of us give up on them. I stumbled upon this really inspiring YouTube video of someone who has an interesting story that I wanted to share.
Source: boston.curbed.com
Earlier this week Curbed Boston reported that the city and state are working together to turn a 5.5 acre site owned by the state at 185 Kneeland Street (sandwiched between South Station, Chinatown and the Expressway) into a “mega-development” (those were Curbed Boston’s words – not mine).
The state plans to host public-input sessions on any would-be development beginning in early March and a request for proposals could go out after that. According to the article, state officials are asking developers to think big – really big, suggesting the site accommodate 2,000,000 square feet with a sizable chunk of that dedicated to housing (hopefully affordable housing).
This could be a great opportunity for the city to add housing and build out a section of land that can bring taxable revenue to the state and city. I’ll be curious to see how this monster development opportunity progresses.
Read the full article here.
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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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