Last week Eric Angelo and Max Emerson teamed up to promote Pure for Men (it is an actual product! I thought it was a spoof!)
The one minute video is probably best described as gay potty humor and is appropriately entitled, Avoiding a Bottom Disaster. I thought this was hilarious but it may be too vulgar for others so don’t say I didn’t warn you first.
Source: menandcoffee.com
Life’s too short to drink crappy coffee and cry over boys who don’t care.
—Matty Healy
climACTS! UNDERGROUND
Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 pm
The Theater Offensive (TTO) annual FUNdraiser, climACTS! is less than two weeks away Thursday, April 28th at Icon Nightclub – 100 Warrenton St.
The party will be emceed by David Brown, DJ Brent Covington will be on hand and Cuban-American performance artist Octavio Campos will be joined by an ensemble of sexy dancers and performers. Check out this video I put together from a climACTS! fundraiser from a couple years ago. You’ll understand why I say this isn’t your typical, stuffy fundraiser; it is actually quite a bit of fun.
If you’ve never attended the TTO’s annual fundraiser, I’d highly recommend you check it out. For more information or to get tickets link here.
It seems like much of the South has declared war on their LGBT communities. Citing “religious freedom” North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee state legislatures all introduced legislation that singles out the LGBT community to make it legal to discriminate against them. While it was nice to see Louisiana’s Governor bucking that trend by proactively signing an executive order to provide more protections for their LGBT community earlier this week it would be naive not to assume more discriminatory legislation will be forthcoming.
It seems like the South has declared war on the LGBT community
April 11, 2016 Tennessee state legislators passed a bill that could jeopardize access to mental health treatment for LGBT individuals – it is still working its way through the state house.
April 5, 2016 Mississippi’s Governor signed House Bill 1523 into law, under the pretense of ‘religious freedom’, legalizing discrimination in that state against the LGBT community.
March 28, 2016 Georgia Governor vetoes anti-LGBT legislation after facing growing criticism by the business and entertainment community.
March 23, 2016 North Carolina signed a vindictive law that made local ordinances that protected LGBT individuals null and void and legalized discrimination targeted at the LGBT community legal.
Boston Pride 2016 theme strikes the right note in response to anti-LGBT legislation
I have no doubt that several if not all of the above legislation will be challenged in the courts and shall be found unconstitutional but in the interim the climate in the South seems to be getting more toxic for our community. In about 6-weeks Pride Season will begin and many cities in the South will hold their annual celebrations. We would be wise to remember the political clout Pride has, bringing together our beautifully diverse community.
In light of the rash of discriminatory legislation, think about using the upcoming season of Pride to organize and respond to parade of hateful legislation.
Last night transgender activists booed Gov. Charlie Baker off stage because of his lack of support for a pending bill designed to prevent bias against their community in public spaces. The bill in question, known as the public accommodations bill, would prohibit bias against transgender people in restaurants, shopping malls, and other public areas.
Baker was the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Boston Spirit LGBT Executive Networking Night at the Marriott hotel in Copley Place. The annual event draws more than 1,000 LGBT business leaders and earlier in his speech he drew applause when he told the crowd that “we should not discriminate against anyone in Massachusetts.”, but according to The Boston Globe he infuriated many when he hedged on the question of the public accommodations bill. Rather than declare support, he said he would “make sure I talk to all parties involved” if the legislation comes to him. The crowd voiced their displeasure with boos.
You can read the full article in The Boston Globe here.
Continuing my important, educational work to help you expand your vocabulary, today’s word is huddle.
huddle (verb) crowd together; nestle closely.
Used in a sentence: I asked the nice policemen to huddle with me to feel safe
Boston Spirit Magazine presents their annual LGBT networking night tomorrow, Wednesday, April 13 at the Marriott Boston Copley Place Hotel from 6-9 p.m.
RSVP before heading over tomorrow and note that there is a $10 admission fee. This year’s featured speaker is Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.
Kevin McDermott is an accomplished photographer who first came to my attention in 2014 when his book, Virgin Island, with Detroit-based model, Todd Sanfield, was released. McDermott is getting attention again for a new book that is available for pre-order called High Line Nudes.
The forthcoming book juxtaposes the male form against impressive and iconic New York City architecture and is now available for pre-order from the publisher, Ten Avenues Press.
Stella’s Patio Opening Party starts at 5PM on Thursday, April 14
What to do this week: April 11th – 17th
Boston Gay Men’s Book Club is meeting to discuss TEX by Beau Rice at the Trident Cafe on Monday, April 11 in Boston
Fascination Monday is Boston’s Gear / Kink / Fetish night at Jacques in BayVillage on Monday, April 11 in Boston
Drag Misérables 2 is a Gender-Bending, Sing-A-Long performed by some of Boston’s favorite fringe artists at Club Cafe – the 90-minute show starts at 7:30 and tickets start at $15 for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 & 13 in Boston
Wizard of Oz opens Tuesday, April 12 at the Wang and runs through Sunday, April 24 in Boston
November Project: Stair workout at Harvard takes place at the Harvard Stadium from 6:30-7:30 AM every Wednesday in Boston
Boston Spirit LGBT Networking Night includes Gov. Charlie Baker as the keynote at the Marriott Copley on Wednesday, April 13 in Boston
Stump Trivia impress your friends with all the trivia you know from 5PM – 10PM every Wednesday at Cathedral Station in Boston
Stella Patio Opening Party is free, open to the public and starts at 5PM on Stella’s patio in the South End on Thursday, April 14 in Boston
AMP Gallery Opening Party takes place in their new digs at 432 Commercial Street from 6-8PM on Friday, April 15 in Provincetown
Champagne Tasting “Know Your Bubbles” stop by Brix in the South End for a Champagne tasting from 6-8PM on Friday, April 15 in Boston
Boyfriends is a monthly gay party held the third Friday of every month at the Milky Way Lounge in JP takes place this month on Friday, April 15 in Boston
Sports & Fitness Expo is free and open to the public and is a precursor to next week’s Boston Marathon from Friday – Sunday April 15-17 in Boston
Great Provincetown Chocolate Scavenger Hunt runs from 11:30 AM till 5:00 PM, April 16,17 & 18 for details email pete@thepurplefeather.com in Ptown
Dont Ask Dont Tell is a monthly gay party hosted at Great Scott in Allston. This month’s theme is HEDWIG on Saturday, April 16 in Boston
Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus holds their second public performance in Harvard Square at the University Lutheran Church; doors open at 7:15 (tickets required) on Saturday, April 16 in Cambridge
Back2Basics Bearz Tea Dance every third Sunday of the month is the Bearz Tea Dance at Club Cafe starting at 5pm (no cover) Sunday, April 17 in Boston
Meet Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters who will be coming to Club Cafe for a Q&A and to sign her new book at 5PM Sunday, April 17 in Boston
Boston Midnight Marathon Bike Ride actually starts at 7PM on Sunday, April 17 in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Bellissimo!
This is exactly how I like my Britney Spears
Ballet dancer Gabriele Esposito stunned Italian TV viewers who tuned in to watch the popular talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi last weekend with his racy routine to ‘Get Naked’ by Britney Spears.
Leave it to the Italians to up the sexy quotient to steamy in no time at all. Check out the group dance routine and enjoy this take on Britney.
Underbear is at the Alley Bar from 10PM – 2AM Saturday, April 9th
Head over to Pi Alley in DTX tonight and join DJ Taffy and the usual gang of underwear-clad guys as they welcome April.
Despite significant progress there has been an ugly backlash directed at the LGBT community over the past year. The #NOH8Worldwid movement returns to W Boston on Saturday, April 23rd from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Based on past experience, plan on arriving early as this shoot always attracts a large crowd.
More Information About The Open Photo Shoot for NOH8 Campaign
PHOTO COST:
Single/Solo Photos: $40 — Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person
TIPS:
Come camera-ready
Wear a white shirt
Have fun
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information.
Please be sure to indicate you’d like to volunteer for the Boston shoot.
Here are some photos I took when I went to the NOH8 photo shoot in Boston back in the spring of 2011. Despite the long lines, we had a lot of fun.
I like to think of my blog as an important, educational site that can help you expand your vocabulary. Today’s vocabulary word is verklempt.
Verklempt
Originates from Yiddish אַרקלעמט or farklemt and the German word verklemmt.
Definition: choked with emotion
Used in a sentence: Oy, vey! When I saw this photo I got all verklempt.
Dear North Carolina LGBT Community,
A lot has been written about the mean-spirited legislation your State Legislature passed and Republican Governor, Pat McCrory recently signed into law. Without going into the details, we all understand the message: The LGBT community is not welcome in North Carolina and those who wish to discriminate against the LGBT community can now do so freely with the blessing of the state.
While North Carolina is a beautiful state, home to many wonderful people, it is hard for me to understand how a state can categorically write-off their LGBT community. The LGBT community has been instrumental in revitalizing neighborhoods like the South End in Charlotte and comprise a growing professional demographic that the state needs if they are to continue to court new employers to relocate to the area.
“If you do not feel welcome in North Carolina anymore many states will welcome you with open arms; Massachusetts included.”
Massachusetts is familiar with bigotry in all its forms but I suppose we are lucky to live in a state where the LGBT community is celebrated and not shunned. Our own governor (a Republican no less) is a staunch supporter of gay rights. I don’t write this to brag – I write this to let you know you deserve to be respected and would be welcomed with open arms in many states; Massachusetts included.
I applaud those who choose to stay in North Carolina and fight to change the law and the hearts of those who supported it, but for those who want to live in a state where the LGBT community is celebrated; not perceived as a social ill, come visit us in Massachusetts. From Northampton to Provincetown — Massachusetts has communities large and small where the LGBT community is viewed as an asset. If you come to the area to visit this spring or summer, let me know and I’ll be the first to buy you a drink and say, “Welcome to Massachusetts“.
With all my love,
BosGuy
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.
BosGuy 