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Illuminus in South End Saturday, Oct 25
Looking for something different to do this Saturday? Check out Illuminus, an artistic event happening on October 25th in the SoWa neighborhood, across Harrison Avenue in the Power Station (by the BSC South End) and surrounding parking lots.
This is a free nighttime festival of creative innovation, featuring large-scale light projections and installations that include immersive sound, performance, and multimedia experiences that are created to help you reimagine the Boston at night. The free event will be held from 6:00 PM – midnight and will include light projections, music, performances and food trucks.
More information is available on their FB event page.
Dykes in Hell’s Kitchen
I always chuckle when I pass this sign in Hell’s Kitchen. I know it is juvenile but that shouldn’t be news to anyone who reads this blog regularly.
GLAD Spirit of Justice Award
Congratulations to Urvashi Vaid, this year’s recipient of the GLAD Spirit of Justice Award. The black tie gala on Friday, October 24th is in honor of the great work The Gay Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and people like Vaid do to champion and protect the rights of our community. You can learn more about Urvashi Vaid, the Spirit of Justice Award banquet and GLAD by linking here.
My heartfelt thanks and congratulations to GLAD, their volunteers and everyone who supports their work.
Restaurant review: Nizza Hell’s Kitchen
Nizza is a cozy space located in NYC Hell’s Kitchen on Ninth Avenue. The night I was there Nizza had a young crowd and nice energy that reminded me of some of my favorite brasseries – except Nizza’s menu is 100% Italian. It probably didn’t hurt that bartender, Tom, was easy on the eyes, friendly and made excellent dinner suggestions.
Nizza’s menu is very approachable with pizzas, pastas and main dishes ranging from $13-$23. I started dinner with Tom’s suggestion, eggplant involtini ($11.25). The dish comes with four thinly sliced roasted eggplant that are stuffed with ricotta and herbs. It is shown above with focaccia bread and olive oil served with a generous dollop of ricotta. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and is something I would regularly order if I lived in the neighborhood.
I love spicy pizza so Tom suggested I try the “Piccante” ($14.75). This pizza didn’t disappoint and the heat gave me an excuse to order a second glass of wine. The pizza comes with tomato, spicy Italian sausage, roasted hot peppers, smoked mozzarella and fresh basil. It was the roasted hot peppers that really added the heat so have them hold the peppers if you’d prefer something less spicy. A sure sign that I enjoyed the dinner was the self-induced food coma that followed from me over eating.
If out in Hell’s Kitchen and looking for a nice place to grab a bite that has good energy and is reasonably priced, I’d definitely suggest trying Nizza at 630 Ninth Avenue.
Meet the author: Marc Solomon
Ten years ago Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. And after the US Supreme Court’s landmark rulings in the summer of 2013 a tipping point had been reached; as of right now there are 32 states provide legal recognition and that number seems to be growing by the day.
Author and community organizer, Marc Solomon, who wrote, Winning Marriage: The Inside Story of How Same-Sex Couples Took on the Politicians and Pundits – and Won, has been invited by TWC to have a “Meet the Author”.
What: Author Salon — Marc Solomon
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Where: BoConcept, 999 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA
RSVP: Purchase tickets here
The Author Salon as TWC refers to it is on Tuesday, November 11 in Cambridge. In addition to the titillating discussion, you can enjoy complimentary drinks from Deep Eddy Vodka and Hint, plus the chance to buy a signed copy of Winning Marriage (at a discount!). Previous Author Salons hosted by TWC have sold out so if this is of interest, mark the date on your calendar and get your tix – quick.
Posted in Poltics, What'cha Reading
Tagged BosGuy, Boston Guy, Politics, The Welcoming Committee
Obama’s support for Marriage Equality articulated
Anyone surprised the LGBT community still largely supports President Obama? He remains our single most powerful champion in this fight.
Caption this photo
Sometimes you come across a picture that is actually worth way more than a thousand words. This happens to be one of them.
Halloween New Orleans: Descent
I bet this weekend’s party that raises funds for Project Lazarus, a home in New Orleans for men and women with AIDS, would be an absolute blast. Anyone planning to attend? More information about the weekend of fun is on their website, halloweenneworleans.com.
Bay Windows endorses Richard Tisei
Gay Republican, TIsei, endorsed by Bay Windows
Bay Windows, New England’s premiere newspaper for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community, has done something inconceivable – it has endorsed a Republican running for a U.S. Congressional seat.
Richard Tisei (R) is running for Massachusetts 6th Congressional District and as Bay Windows writes, “Tisei is a pro-choice, pro-gay, and qualified for congress. Oh, and he’s gay.” That’s right America, Massachusetts is now ready to export, out & proud gay Republicans. This will be maddening for conservative pundits like Limbaugh and Huckabee. Can you imagine them frothing at the mouth as they say things like “US Republican Congressman, Richard Tisei’s husband…”
More importantly Tisei’s presence could build bridges and help end the war his party has waged on the LGBT community since the 1980s. I don’t mean to infer that electing Tisei will single-handidly change the Republican party’s homophobic attitude toward homosexuality but it certainly adds an interesting dynamic and guarantees Tsei a national platform to talk openly about LGBT concerns. He isn’t afraid of challenging his party. After all he boycotted his own party’s convention when Republicans in our state added language opposing marriage equality. And you know what – he still beat there ass. I can’t wait for this showdown and wish Richard success at the ballot box on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Temptation Tuesday
This week’s temptation includes some scruff and body hair.
Bad Jews opens Friday, Oct. 24th
SpeakEasy Stage Company’s latest production, Bad Jews, opens this weekend. Described as a seriously smart comedy about family, faith and legacy, this play has caught my attention. Tickets are already on sale and performances start this Friday, October 24th.
Bad Jews October 24 – November 29
Learn more about the play and buy your tickets here.
Realm health and fitness tips from Kyle
Feeling down? LIFT yourself back up!
When I have a couple busy weeks that don’t allow me to get my own workout in, I not only feel like something is missing, I feel a little down. This transfers into low energy, lack of focus and ultimately getting less things done and killing productivity.
A new study helps support the phenomenally positive effects exercise has on depression, specifically stress induced depression. This has been proven to work in cases where the subjects did not want to work out, but pushed through the exercise. This means that the physical demand placed on the body can not only make you physically stronger, but mentally too.
Kyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry.
Scream OUT Loud in Salem on Friday
Oct 24th from 6pm – 12:30am at Hawthorne Hotel
Redd’s Wicked Ale Presents: #ScreamOutLoud, A search for Salem’s next official scream queen on Friday, October 24th in Salem.
Join 13 of our most boo-tiful stage personalities as part of a live, interactive experience at the historic Hawthorne Hotel.
My buddy, Gay Jim (KISS108) your host DJ is joined by special guest Sharon Needles (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Salem Scream Queen 2013) and a panel of judges to help find the 2014 Official Scream Queen.
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