WHO WANT'S TO
MARRY A GAY MILLIONAIRE?!


Join THE MEN EVENT  for the launch of our NEW "Millionaire Matchmaking" Speed Dating.  Due to popular demand we are creating this exciting new event. 

Go on 8 short dates in one night! Each date lasts 6 to 8 minutes and is a really fun, quick and easy way for gay men to meet each other. If there is chemistry from both guys, we will connect the two and you can go on more dates. $25 registration

Successful men  (38 and over) will be matched with younger men (35 and younger) who admire successful men.  Remember, if you're looking for a serious stable relationship, no matter how much money a man has nothing can replace chemistry. If you tend to find chemistry with a guy who is outside of your age range, then this might be the event for you.

WEDNESDAY   FEBRUAY  17th       6:30pm check-in/cocktails / 7pm start

Location: Gossip, 733 9th Ave at 50th St

RSVP  at  MILLIONAIRE SPEED DATE



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BOYS NIGHT

At Yank! A World War II Love Story

Thursday, February 18^th, 8 PM  

Set during World War II, Yank! chronicles the relationship between two servicemen long before ―Don‘t-ask-don‘t-tell‖ was part of the national discussion. With a lively score inspired by the pop sounds of the 1940‘s, Yank! captures the spirit and exuberance of the era as it explores questions of prejudice, courage and survival.

Bobby Steggert will enlist in the Off-Broadway premiere of Yank! 

"We are thrilled to welcome Bobby back to the cast of Yank! after his sensational performance in Ragtime," said Artistic Director Morgan said.

 

OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 16, 2010 
OPENING NIGHT SET FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2010

BOYS NIGHT = Purchase a $39.50 ticket to Yank! on Thursday, February 18^th and receive a voucher for Free admission to the Post-Show Boys Night reception featuring wine, cheese and sodas. This is a perfect opportunity to see the show and mingle with fellow theatre-goers and the cast. Post-Show Boys Night Reception directly following the performance in the Music Room.

at The York Theatre Company - 619 Lexington Avenue (Corner of 54th St.)　

Two Easy Ways to Purchase Boys Night Tickets

Join Boys Night at Yank! on Thursday, February 18^th for just $39.50 (regularly $67.50)

1. Visit   YorkTheatre.org   and mention code BOYS39
2. CALL (212) 935-5820 and mention code BOYS39

Restrictions: 

This offer is valid for the 8PM performance on February 18th only. Regular service charges apply to online and phone orders. Subject to availability. Not valid for prior purchases or in combination with any other offer. Limit 8 tickets per order. Offer may be revoked at any time. One party admission voucher is available per ticket purchased. Admittance to party is contingent on redemption of voucher and can only be redeemed for those 21 and over with valid ID.



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Anyone who has been to Holland knows it is the perfect place to just be amazed, just be relaxed and just be yourself! That’s why the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC) is launching its newest marketing campaign on February 4th in North America, “Just be. In Holland.” to appeal to every type of traveler. Whether your style is classic or contemporary, Holland has something for everyone, from iconic Dutch canals and windmills to innovative design shops and cutting-edge fashion.
 
To mark the launch of this new year-long campaign, NBTC will test potential travelers’ knowledge of Holland through a series of contests on Holland.com.  A new contest will be posted every Thursday in February.  Each correct online entry will be entered into a weekly drawing for a chance to win an incredible prize that highlights a different aspect of Holland’s unique style.

Prizes include -
·         A monthly delivery of fresh tulips for a year
·         An exclusive Gassan 121 diamond made in Amsterdam
·         A quintessentially BATAVUS Dutch bicycle
·         An iconic $1000 Carbon chair designed by Marcel Wanders and Bertjan Pot

In addition to the weekly prizes, one grand prize winner will be awarded the ultimate experience: a chance to just be in Holland! In order to qualify for the grand prize—two round-trip, business class tickets on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Amsterdam and a four-night stay at the Sofitel Amsterdam The Grand—potential travelers simply need to upload a photo showing how they would “Just be. In Holland.” between February 4 and March 4, 2010. The most creative entry will be selected.
 
In addition to the weekly contests running on Holland.com throughout February, those who live in New York City will have a chance to be transported to Holland via themed subway cars on the S subway shuttle line, which runs between Grand Central and Times Square. Each car—wrapped inside and out—will represent Holland’s cultural, classic and contemporary aspects and include translations of fun Dutch phrases and words.  In addition, street teams will be deployed at the Grand Central and Times Square stations each week to distribute Holland-themed giveaways. 

Conrad van Tiggelen, Director, NBTC North America, looks forward to engaging with potential travelers for the launch of the new campaign. “The new ‘Just be. In Holland.’ campaign epitomizes what repeat visitors to Holland already know—that Holland is a place where you can truly be yourself and discover a world of authentic and modern experiences, whether you are interested in art, culture, design, fashion or architecture.”


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Michael Cavanaugh
from GayLifeNYC.org

is back with a
February Valentines
Broadyway Hottie -
Dan Robinson!

He is a super hottie and was the main featured star last year at Broadway Bares in New York.  This year, he is going behind the camera to film a documentary about the event.

On his video interview Dan talks about being on Broadway with Harvey Fierstein as well as his work in The Big Gay Musical .



Gaylifenyc.org is an AIDS Health Resources website with Entertainment News and On The Town updates.

It's also dedicated to helping people getting around, get through and get over the system that hinders timely assistance for the newly diagnosed & people living with HIV/AIDS.

And it's dedicated to entertaining you, and keeping your spirits up where they should be!



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Critics hail

The Temperamentals

as intelligent, political, witty, moving, wise, and most importantly, entertaining. 

It tells the story of a group of courageous men who joined together to build the Mattachine Society, the first gay rights organization in the United States.  The play features the intimate and complex relationship between Harry Hay and young fashion designer Rudy Gernreich, set against the backdrop of 1950’s Hollywood and the McCarthy era.



“it’s impossible not to be moved” - Time Out New York 


“‘Evocative…The Temperamentals succeeds... the cast is, to a man, excellent” - New York Times

Michael  Urie  is an actor, television producer and director, best known for his portrayal of Marc St. James on the ABC dramedy series Ugly Betty. He joins  The Tempermentals, as Rudy, in New York City this month!

“Temperamental” was code for “homosexual” in the early 1950’s, part of a created language of secret words that gay men used to communicate. The Temperamentals tells the story of two men – the communist Harry Hay and the Viennese refugee and designer Rudi Gernreich – as they fall in love while building the first gay rights organization in the pre-Stonewall United States.



Previews begin February 18th
Opening Night – February 28th

Tickets on sale NOW!
$19.52 Preview Tickets! Limited time offer!

You have one of three ways
 to use the following discount code:   TEPREV12
Call (212) 947-8844

Go to the New World Stages Box Office

or   Visit Broadwayoffers.com

New World Stages  @   340 West 50th Street

For all other performance times and tickets, please visit   Telecharge or call (646)871-1730






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The Gays Love Chelsea Handler!

And  we love GUY BRANUM and CHRIS FRANJOLA from Chelsea Lately.

As you may remember, Harrah's Atlantic City have  started launching special events and parties geared exclusively for the LGBT community. And we were there for their big kick-off weekend back in late September.  Guy and Chris from Chelsea Lately also joined us for the festivities. And today this short video was released on the  E! Chelsea website.

(watch for the Gay Pimps and Micah Jesse)



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  "New York City loves their small dogs," said Lisa Peterson, spokeswoman for the American Kennel Club, which released the list of the most popular pure breeds. "It just reinforces the fact that New Yorkers live a busy, fast-paced lifestyle and need their portable pooches."

NYC & Company, the City's marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today announced the return of On the House, a program to boost ticket sales at 25 Off-Broadway productions throughout Manhattan. The three-week promotion, which takes place February 8–28, offers two-for-one Off-Broadway theater tickets for New Yorkers and visitors alike. Reservations open today, January 25, and complete booking information can be accessed at nycgo.com/onthehouse.
 
"Off Broadway is an important cornerstone of New York City's arts and entertainment scene, and On the House gives us a forum to showcase the wealth of talent found in these unique productions throughout the City," said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company. "The program also provides an affordable platform for residents and visitors to enjoy some of the City's best theater."
 
Theaters participating in the promotion are scattered throughout Manhattan, including Chelsea, Midtown, the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, the East Village and the West Village. Long-running shows such as The Fantasticks and Perfect Crime join limited-engagement productions such as Mr. & Mrs. Fitch (starring John Lithgow) in this year's promotion.
 
"On behalf of the Off-Broadway League, I am excited to see the return of the On the House program for the second year and also to see it extended an additional  week this year," said George Forbes, president of the Off-Broadway League. "The Off-Broadway theater community looks forward to offering this tremendous value to New Yorkers and visitors alike."
 
Productions participating in On the House: A Lie of the Mind, Ages of the Moon, Avenue Q, Awesome 80s Prom, Candida, Circumcise Me, Clybourne Park, Equivocation, The Fantasticks, Fuerza Bruta, The Gazillion Bubble Show, Happy Now?, MazelTov Cocktail, Measure for Measure, Mr. & Mrs. Fitch, Naked Boys Singing!, Perfect Crime, The Pride, The Scottsboro Boys, Signs of Life, STOMP, The Tempermentals, Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers, Venus in Fur and Yank!

Check out NYC GO for details.


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“ When Joey Married Bobby”, starring Lady Bunny, two-time S.A.G.Award Nominee Tina McKissick and  introducing  former Detroit Tiger Pitcher Matthew Pender as Joey, opens February 6, 2010 for an open-ended run at Off-Broadway house Theatre 80 St. Marks, between 1st & 2nd Avenues.


From the comic mind, of GLAAD Award winning playwright, William Wyatt (Peachtree Battle, A Sunday Afternoon At Loehmans, The Limousine Ride and Veranda) comes a tale about gay marriage in an ultra conservative household.
 
Bright-eyed hunk Joey (Matthew Pender) has finally met the man of his dreams and ready to take a plunge into marriage. The thought of a gay wedding has Joey's southern socialite mother Sarah Edwards (Tina McKissick) in quite a tizzy.
 
Worried that the news of her son's nuptials might jeopardize her chances of winning "Christian of the Year," Sarah stops at nothing to protect her name, image and reputation. The legendary Lady Bunny co-stars in the play as the power-wielding, Baptist Minister's Wife, Charity Divine.




The play runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. ...


There is a special Valentines Day
show on Sunday, February 14th at 7pm.
 


Tickets range from $26.00-$30.00
Rows A-C: $30    Rows D-G: $26     

All seating is reserved


 
Tickets can be purchased by calling:
212.388.0388 or by visiting: Theatre 80





Sorry Nick,
I think my heart now belongs to Matthew....sigh





When Joey Married Bobby       
 


Lady Bunny


Photo Matthew Pender by  DELGAR



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ARI  GOLD  said  today,
 
"Last night, thanks to YOU voting, "Human" took home 3 Pill Awards last night for Best Art Direction and Best Pop Video!

I also wanted to say thanks again for everyone who joined this Fan Page and has supported my music. I can't do it without you!

We are gonna rock 2010!!"

In a new interview, he talks about his upcoming album...

You are now hard at work on your next album, which is right now untitled. What makes the new album stand out from the past three? Can you tell fans yet what the major theme of this album will be?

"I can’t tell you too much about it yet, but I will say that it will definitely be the most dance-oriented album I’ve ever made. I’ve had the concept for it since I finished Transport Systems and its great to finally see it coming together.

One thing I can say is that this album explores the dark side a bit more than in the past. I think before I was very conscious of being a positive role model, but with this album I’ve sort of let that go being that I don’t feel the burden of representation so heavily on my shoulders anymore. I’m very excited about it and can’t wait to share it with the world."

Read the full interview at Queeried

Join his Facebook Fan page




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THIS IS
   SO FUNNY!

Gay Comedian Billy Eichner's version of Jay Z's hit song Empire State of Mind. Featuring the hilarious Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live) as Alicia Keys!!!

Billy Eichner has been making a name for himself in New York City for quite some time.  Eichner is the star, writer, and co-creator of Creation Nation: A Live Talk Show. Creation Nation, which plays regularly in New York City, was called a "late night theatrical phenomenon" by the New York Times and Mr. Eichner was recently given the Time Out New York Critic's Award as well as Time Out New York's "Biggest Industry Darling" Award.





Watch the Eichner Dratch Video         Q & A with After Elton           Billy Eichner on FaceBook




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Gossip is already flying about Fire Island, the getaway for New York's A-list gays. Long-time monopolizer Eric von Kuersteiner — who owns practically everything in the community - is selling all his properties to a mysterious 23/24-year-old gay kid. Public records lists his age as 26, but sometimes these things are wrong.

NEXT Magazine broke the story first, that Von Kuersteiner and his business partner Tony Roncalli—whose empire includes two bars, a restaurant, a dance club, a small gym, a grocery store, a clothing store, a construction business, a freight business, the community's dock, and the only hotel in town—has sold most of their properties to Seth Weissman, a young kid who no one knows anything about other than that he is from a rich family and is connected to the Hamptons and that he is an analyst at hedge fund Perry Capital who lives in Gramercy Park.

The deal—which is set to close next week—is reportedly $18 million for everything but the dock and freight companies.

GAWKER reports...Von Kuersteiner and Roncalli rescued the small resort five years ago since it had fallen into disrepair, but their business practices—especially von Kuersteiner's, always the more public of the two—were often called into question. Since the town is so small and they were one of only three business owners, they often exercised their monopoly. They opened a grocery store to compete with the only other place to buy food—a small, family-owned store that had been there for decades. They had an acrimonious relationship with many of the local home owners and other business because they controlled the dock which means they controlled access to the island. Anything they asked for—or more often, demanded—they got.

Von Kuersteiner and Co especially had hard feelings for the neighboring gay community, Cherry Grove, and used their dock access to stop boats from taking visitors from one village to the next, and for anyone who has drunkenly stumbled through the Meat Rack—the dense forest between the two towns—at 3am, not having a boat to bring you to and fro is more than enough to keep you partying closer to your summer share and putting cash into Von Kuersteiner and Roncalli's pockets. They also reportedly demanded that the army of young pretty boys they hired to staff all their properties were forbidden from hanging out in the Grove, even on their nights off.



Rumors are flying left and right he's changing everything, he's not changing a thing, this is great, this is horrible, blah, blah, blah, talk amongst yourselves. The summer season is still a few months  away!

Celebrating the 10th year of the 21st century, NEXT MAGAZINE took a look back over the past 10 years, at the dearly departed gay haunts that are no longer with us.

Remember lounging with Joey Arias and Raven O at Bar D'O?
Staying up until the wee hours of the morning at The Roxy?
Gay Church at Limelight?
Shaking your Groove Thang at the Gaiety?
Legendary nights at Twilo?

Ah memories, sweet  memories!



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Lady Gaga, in conjunction with Out In AC, present "Hands Up for Marriage Equality” and an evening in support of the LGBT civil rights movement.


Out in AC, the lesbian, gay, bi-Sexual and transgender signature event brand of Harrah's Entertainment in Atlantic City, NJ, will feature a "Hands Up for Marriage Equality" benefit on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Club Worship in the House of Blues at Showboat, hosted by LGBT advocate, Lady Gaga.  

 Lady Gaga has been an outspoken supporter of LGBT equality, joining the call for full civil rights protections for LGBT people at the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. last October and declaring her opposition to all homophobia and sexism in the music industry.  

In a statement today announcing the event Lady Gaga commented "I am honored to be able to continue to raise awareness and money for this cause and these outstanding organizations.  Organizations like these are in the trenches every day working on behalf of all of us whether you are LGBT or straight.  Equal and full civil rights are supposed to be for all of us.”



In addition to the famed pop star, fans and supporters can take to the dance floor as DJ's  Michael DeCero and Vito Fun will rock the decks at Club Worship.  

Doors open at 10pm,
admission is a minimum donation of $20 at the door. 

There will be no advance ticket sales and you
 must be at least 21-years-old with valid identification.

Most importantly, one hundred percent of admission to this event will benefit Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality Pennsylvania, Garden State Equality, and The Power.   

Four organizations whose mission is to advocate and empower the LGBT Community and Marriage Equality efforts in the Tri-State region and beyond.



For more information on this event and the organizations,
please visit the following websites: 


Equality Pennsylvania is the leading statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) advocacy and civil rights organization in Pennsylvania.



Garden State Equality is the largest advocacy organization in New Jersey, LGBT or otherwise.  

 
 Founded in 1990, the Empire State Pride Agenda is New York's statewide civil rights organization committed to achieving full equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) New Yorkers and our families. 


 
The Power is an online organizing network that empowers grassroots and netroots activists from every state in the country and from all over the world to fight for equal rights for LGBT people.  


 About "Out in AC" and Harrah's Entertainment-
Harrah's Entertainment participates in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, which rates Fortune 500 companies in offering equal benefits, training, and protections for LGBT employees.  We are the first and only gaming entertainment company to achieve a perfect score, which we've done twice - making Harrah's a "Best Places to Work for LGBT" company. Additionally, Harrah's is the only gaming entertainment company to endorse the Employment Non-Discrimination Act on a Federal Level.  Harrah's also maintains long standing partnerships with organizations such International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association(IGLTA) and National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA). The Harrah's Foundation has supported the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation for several years.



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Started by New Yorker Mike Cavnaugh just this past November, Gaylifenyc.org is a non-profit AIDS Health Resources website with Entertainment News and On The Town updates. It's also dedicated to helping people getting around, get through and get over the system that hinders timely assistance for the newly diagnosed & people living with HIV/AIDS. And it's dedicated to entertaining you, and keeping your spirits up where they should be.

"I was diagnosed about 2 years  ago and found the system difficult and cumberson," explains Mike. "So I wanted to bring together all the  resources  someone would need, under one umbrella. And mix  in  entertainment and  video to provide a fun online experience."

"It's really a  one-man show right now!  But I am growing  and  volunteers are  helping.  Jesse Archer  is a great friend and he helps a  lot with many of the interviews. Our  hottie of the month  has been really popular and with the upcoming dance season  we are expanding to include  a  dancer of the month.  I have been talking with a chef who wants to start a healthy cooking  show  for  people  with  living with HIV."

Last month Nick Adams , (who we can never get enough of, and will make up any reason to run a shirtless photo of him!) was featured on their site and this month we meet Tyrick Wiltez Jones from Finians Rainbow.  Later today an interview will get posted with the gay comedy writer/actor  Bruce Vilanch. 



DO THIS    -- The most exciting events not to be missed

SEE THIS   -- Arts /Theatre reviews, openings

GET HELP  -- Resource pages give you quick links and information on getting assistance, free confidential testing and medical services regardless of your ability to pay.


Mike partnered with  5 New York City  resources to help people diagnosed with HIV. Everything from getting help with medicine and  housing  to food assistance is available.


GayLifeNYC is new, but growing at leaps and bounds. But they need help spreading the word and can always use volunteers.

Help us help others!  We are looking for dedicated people to help with marketing, filming, promotion, on-air talent, interns, lawyers any anyone else who just wants to make a difference.

DONATE-- PLEASE CONTACT MIKE AT 646 872-5239

320 west 38th street  Suite 1912     New York, New York  10018
or  email  gaylifenyc @  Yahoo.com


Check out GayLifeNYC on YouTube too!


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Commuters across the United States shed their pants on Sunday for "No Pants Day."

The event started 8 years ago in New York City where participants with bare legs were required to mingle with other-- equally half-naked-- travelers.

Improv Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 85 missions involving thousands of undercover agents. The group is based in New York.

The annual event encourages riders to strip down to their underwear on the Subway as they go about their normal routine.

The event's organizers, Improv Everywhere, said that as many as 3,000 people participated in the "No Pants Day" event in New York alone, with more participating in  other cities including Chicago and  Washington DC. It is estimated as many as 44  similar events took place in  transit systems in 16 countries!

 

According to its official website, Improv Everywhere is a long form improvisation troupe that executes pre-planned "missions" or performances that usually involve socially awkward or unusual situations.

 

Some commuters who participated in "No Pants Day" said they got phone calls from friends or invitations to join the event on Facebook.

The first Friday in May is another  "No Pants Day".   But no pants in the Winter is a  little  funnier and crazier! 

It is said that earlier versions of No Pants date back to the 1990's.

 

When you think of Country music, no gay icons come to mind. Country music remains one of the music industry’s largest and most profitable genres, yet is arguably still as self-contained as ever. But behind the Tim McGraws, Carrie Underwoods and Keith Urbans, there’s a Justin Utley, a boy with a guitar and a dream of becoming one of the genre’s brightest stars—who also happens to be gay.

He tells NEXT MAGAZINE,  “My music comes before my sexual preference,” he demurs, before listing the various gay-related foundations his album proceeds support including HRC and The Empire State Pride Agenda. “I’m sending my message to anyone who can apply it to their situation.” And, as an ex-Mormon from Utah who spent the first part of his life as a spiritual ascetic and the second discovering himself and his sexuality, his message is clearly one of identity and continuously evolving self-awareness—a message not so foreign to the gay ear.

Catch him  live  this week

The Stonewall on Thursday January 14th   at 9pm
53 Christopher Street


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Clubland mourns  the passing of Door Icon Gilbert Stafford this month. He pased away New Years Day after a very short battle with cancer. He was 57.

Writer, actor, singer and personality, this elegant, witty man brought something to the doors of clubs including Danceteria, Area and Crobar that had never been seen before.  He described his own personal style as Gay Brooks Bothers!

A friend remembers...Gilbert was a true NYC legend. He was there at the door of Sanctuary when I walked in in 1972, he was there at the door when I entered through the thresholds of New York New York, The (original) Loft, Cowboys & Cowgirls, Disco Inferno, The Saint, Limelight, Roxy and most every other club that opened or operated between 1970 and 2000. I never saw him be mean or rude to anyone and yet he always told you just how it was. Gilbert was one of the most stylish and sophisticated people I ever met. He made friends easily and kept them for decades. His gentle way and sexy demeanor broke a lot of hearts and he was a true unique and one-of-a-kind man and I know he will be missed by generations of people who were lucky enough to have known him.

Gazelle remembers...nobody could say dahhhhling like Gilbert, he had a sharp wit, he was a writer, he had class and sophistication, he loved hats, good shoes, loved furs, he knew how to work pastel colors, loved yellow, we shared a common taste for opera, boy did he liked cocktails, I loved the way he would roll his eyes... at the door, he was straight to the point, and liked people to be dressed up, to be beautiful. Gilbert understood what is VIP like few do, and he knew how to make people feel like royalty, he knew all the "crowds", he was theatrical but not over dramatic, one time he surprised me by telling me that he had  "the only job where the customer was always wrong", which it took me a while to understand...

He is being remembered in Los Angeles, Miami and New york City. 

The  NYC  memorial will be held at Hiro Tuesday January 19th at 8pm sharp.

Hiro Ballroom is located within the Maritime Hotel on
 9th ave between 16 and 17 street:

Hiro Cocktail Lounge      88  9 Avenue    (212) 727-0212

Dress to impress, Gilbert always dressed up for us so lets return the favor.


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BACELONA...BERLIN...BUENOS AIRES...


NEW YORK CITY!

The Spanish hotelier Axel Hotels will bring its gay hotel chain to New York City in 2011.

In 2003, Axel Hotel Barcelona was the first hotel in the Axel Hotels chain and the first city designer hotel aimed at the gay community.  Axel Hotel Barcelona is a trend-setter and has become an international reference for gay accommodations.

Now with 3 gay hotels under their belt, the company has decided to turn their attention to the United States.  Renate Siebenhofer, development director of the hotel chain, confirmed the group's plans to open its fourth five-star hotel in the U.S.

“We are pleased to inform you that we have been able to identify a site in New York we consider spot-on for our group: The AXEL HOTEL NEW YORK will be located in Hell's Kitchen and is slated to open its doors to the public in spring 2011,” Siebenhofer said.

Designer chic rooms and outstanding personalized, genuine and professional service catering to  guests requirements and anticipating their needs, have earned them quite a reputation in Europe. In fact, Axel Hotel Barcelona has been chosen the “best gay hotel in the world” by the readers of prestigious travel magazine The Out Traveler (USA). Through the annual survey Reader’s Choice Awards, hundreds of readers voted for the Axel Hotel Barcelona to put it in the ranking’s top position.

The hotel chain's ambitious plans include three additional U.S. hotels to be built in its most gay-friendly cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco and Miami.

Amsterdam, London, Paris and Miami are considered high priority projects.


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The legendary New York restaurant Tavern on the Green closed its doors after serving a last supper and hosting a New Year's party.

The iconic spot on the western edge of Central Park will undergo major renovations under a new operator and may even retain its famous name, but to many patrons, this is indisputably the end of an era. The LeRoy family was forced to file for bankruptcy in 2009 after losing a bidding war for to another proprietor, Dean Poll, who also owns the Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park. Once the restaurant closes all operations, its contents will be auctioned off by Guernsey's auction house.

As part of the 20-year license to operate the restaurant, Poll is expected to invest $25 million on renovations.

While maintaining the Victorian historic features of the building, Poll's plan is to incorporate green building technology as well as replacing the kitchen and electrical and plumbing systems. The renovations, which are expected to take four years, will be conducted in phases so the restaurant can remain open.

It was never known for it's food - but yet the restaurant became the destination for anniversaries, birthdays and family affairs, It served more than 500,000 people a year, an average of 1,400 dinners a night. Tourists eagerly descended upon the eatery for the crab cakes, wedge salad, salmon and parmesan-crusted chicken.

Andrew Knowlton, restaurant editor for Bon Appetit magazine, said the restaurant has never been the greatest venue for foodies. "When you're serving 2,000 meals a deal, I don't care if you're [chef] Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Daniel Boulud, you just can't put out that much of a volume and have top quality food."


CNN ran a great historical piece this about the restaurant and the LeRoy Family.

 

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It’s almost time for those Healthy New Year’s Resolutions!

I hope everything is going well and you’re ready for 2010.
Our buddy Scott Herman has been helping lots of people get in shape.

He has his own Channel on YouTube  where he teaches fitness for free. He has At Home routines, demonstrates how to use the machines in the gym, and will help you reach your goal whether it is to gain muscle, tone, or lose weight.

His latest video was #1 top favorite on YouTube last week, “Be a 10 in 2010 with my Holiday Abs Routine (Home & Gym)”.

He has a ton of great information. Here are some of the videos he sent us to start with.

1. How To Maintain Your Body: Video

2. Proper Eating Habits: Video

3. The Alcohol and Fitness Mix: Video

4. The Secret To Great Abs: Video

Just go to Scott Herman Fitness on Youtube and check out the playlists on the right side of the page. He has machine demonstrations, dumbbell exercises, all kinds of stuff.

These At Home workouts are great too:

1. The At Home Thanksgiving Aftermath Workout. Video

2. Homeland Muscularity- With my Military Style Workout (Home & Gym) Video

3. Exercise Ball = Stronger Core: With my Core Workout (Home & Gym) Video

The best thing about it is that you can create a YouTube account for free and subscribe to him and each week and when he posts a new video, it will show up on your YouTube account.

 He loves fitness and helping people reach their goals.

 

Visit Scott Herman’s website



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Michael Aronov's MANIGMA was a LGBT favorite in 2006. The show is being reincarnated this month, now directed by LAByrinth Theater's artistic director Stephen Adly Guirgis (Jesus Hopped the A-Train dir. by Philip Seymour Hoffman).  

The controversial solo show from highly acclaimed thespian Michael Aronov (Miss Julie, Mauritius, Spain) will begin at the Harold Clurman Theater on Theatre Row January 15 - March 13.

Manigma depicts six distinct characters-all performed by Aronov: "Chacha" - the saucy and resilient cabaret performer embracing her nasty past; "Sasha" - the beefy old-world immigrant hungry for a companion but stuck in his ways; "Frick" - the introverted penny collector who misses his mom; "T" - the thug from the streets who demands a revolt; "Pinchy" - the vulnerable self-helper hunting for courage; and "Rick" - the uninhibited wild man who urges us to abandon and live. These troubled opposites represent extrapolated versions of the actor's own personality. The show highlights the inner conflict of these disparities and then embraces them, celebrating the complexities that make us unique.


His diverse look, intensity and multi-ethnic background have allowed him to be a chameleon on stage and screen. From the classics to contemporary cinema, Michael Aronov continues to carve out a career that celebrates the rich character work of the sixties and seventies.

Manigma will be staged from January 15 to March 13, at the Clurman in Theatre Row, located at 410 West, 42nd Street (between Ninth and Tenth Avenue).

Tickets are available by calling (212) 279-4200. For more information, visit  MANIGMA

 SHE'S  BACK!  

LAST  CHANCE  TO SEE HER!

Glitzy airline hostess comedian Pam Ann is returning to the Big Apple and is bringing her popular stand-up show to Joe's Pub 12/27 thru 12/31.
 
Pam is very well known within the airline industry. Her targeted audience is usually pilots, flight attendants, travel agents and of course loyal fans who have been following her career. 

Pam Ann is the comic creation of Australian comedian Caroline Reid. An emerging icon in pop culture, she portrays the air hostess Pam Ann, a mixture of comedy, camp and glamour and a pun on the legendary airline Pan Am.

Performances tend to emphasis on the vulgarities of air travel including the identifying quirks of various airlines around the world mixed with a generous dose of ribald humor and double entendre.

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Harried New Yorkers hurrying down W. 57th St last Friday were stopped dead in their tracks by the sight of two Yorkshire terriers high fiving each other in the window of a landmark store.

Even more unbelievable - the two cute Yorkies were taking pet trick requests from followers on Twitter who were watching online from all over – even Egypt and Japan.

This Friday and Saturday, Dec, 11th and 12th, Schmitty and Pudge will once again be taking pet trick requests on Twitter in the store window of Lee’s Art Shop in Manhattan to benefit pets in need. Some of the popular requests also include their show stopping “Ring the Bell” trick, hide & seek, play dead, roll over, and speak. Passers-by and online followers alike even enjoy watching them sleep - which they do a lot. Schmitty & Pudge are becoming America’s real live virtual pets.

Besides taking donations, Schmitty’s Healthy Do’s & Don’ts 2010 calendar along Schmitty’s signature New Yorkie products sold at Lee’s Art Shop and online, they are giving a portion of the proceeds to Bobbi & The Strays - a local no-kill animal shelter. Lee’s Art Shop is matching the funds raised during the “New Yorkie In The Window” event.

Schmitty The Real New Yorkie is no stranger to giving back. Through her line of New Yorkie Greeting Cards, this five pound Yorkshire terrier began raising money for the Uniformed Firefighters Association Scholarship Fund after 9/11. Now through the Dogs Who Care Foundation, started in response to Hurricane Katrina, Schmitty The Real New Yorkie raises money to help pets in need find loving homes.

Schmitty has been on The Ellen Show, ACCESS Hollywood, Fox & Friends – even Japanese TV to bark about DOGS WHO CARE. A portion of the proceeds from all Schmitty’s products goes to Dogs Who Care to help pets in need across the country.


SCHMITTY 

The ever-adorable, super-sexy, hot gay rapper is back with  TONIGHT - with a little cameo by the seductively sexy Amanda Lepore!
Ever since meeting those 2 in Atlantic City this year, Best Gay New York has been trying to get them to sit down, for  15 minutes! To talk about their projects!  Coming soon - in 2010!   Watch  for it.

For now -    (GIVE ME) TONIGHT Cazwell Video     from the album WATCH MY MOUTH.



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You gotta love Adam Lambert and his  PR/Media machine! But poor  Kris Allen, who we adore, and was the crowned American Idol winner last season, just can't keep up with Adam and his antics.

Adam, who was runner-up, has been in the media eye consistently the last few months. Hob nobbing with celebrities, popping into  hot spots and WeHo clubs, those outrageous anticsat the AMA, and this week stopping by Splash Bar SBNY. 

Michael Musto reports they were making the rounds: "'He was getting crazy attention,' reports my friend, who observed and overheard Adam and his group and decided they seemed to be going on to the cruise bar Barracuda!"

A guest at Broadway World gushes:  "What I thought was just going to be a regular night at Musical Mondays at SPLASH Bar turned-out to be pretty exciting. Around 9:30pm, none-other-than Adam Lambert himself comes strolling in! With about 3 friends, he moved to the back of the bar into a booth. And... a million cell phones immediately whipped out texting friends and updating their Twitter/Facebook statuses. I got the balls to walk over and say hi (thanks to a great friend who pulled me into the booth). He is much skinnier than I thought he would be. Glam black make-up. Black crow hair coiffed to high-heaven. Black fingertip-less gloves, black shirt and pants, long dangly chain around his neck.... (Love child of Liza and Joanne Worley?!) BUT SOOOO SWEET IN PERSON!

I introduced myself and friend as members of the NYC Gay Mens Chorus (we were flyering the tables). Told him I was there when he got accepted at his San Francisco audition (laughed that he went skipping down the street). Then asked him why he was in-town. He is taping THE VIEW tomorrow but was sad that Whoopi wasnt going to be there. I told him to slap Elizabeth for us. He joked that he was going to be really condescending and call her Lizzie during the interview. Soooo sweet and surprisingly receptive to fans saying hello. He left around 10:15pm, hugging/kissing fans on the way out."

Lambert was in town for THE VIEW. After taking heat from Adam Lambert's fans and gay advocates for a week, ABC  extended an olive branch of sorts to the "American Idol" runner-up who made headlines with his provocative AMA  performance.

ABC had canceled Lambert's scheduled appearances on "Good Morning America" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and stopped considering him for "New Year's Rockin' Eve," which drew thousands of complaints from viewers and gay advocates who believed the network was retaliating against him because he is gay.

Adam is also on Bab Walters - 10 Most Fascinating People tonight, Dec. 9th. And then on So You Think You Dance, next Wednesday, 16th.  -  Kris Allen is on So You Think You Can Dance  tonight.


The AMA was probably the best thing that ever happened to Adam!


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Artists 4 Israel, Inc. (A4I) presents one night of two plays about the finding true love and, then, controlling and regulating it within the political and religious dystopia of Israel.

One night only - New York City  -
January 6, 2010 –

Discussing gay marriage and cross-border affairs, Love and Licenses is poised to shock with its honest and unapologetic portrayal of love under restrictions. In this Off Broadway production, Israel is on trial. Tempering the visceral, raw emotion with complex subtleties and nuance, however, Love and Licenses premieres two plays that offer no easy critique. Neither the critic nor the supporter of Israel will find succor for long as the plays offer insightful and thought-provoking reviews of a complex situation. And, that is what theater should do – evoke dialogue and create joyous discomfort.

Te Busco, a solo show written and performed by Amir Levi, is the coming of age story about a young man who discovers that he is destined to be the next matriarch of his family.  The play journeys through his mother and grandmother's stories of how they met their romantic partners, as he discovers how his own story relates to theirs.  It's about love, fate, destiny and most importantly, motherhood.  It's the classic coming-of-age story with a new twist.  The show, approximately 60 minutes, revolves around three characters: the protagonist (Amir) and his Mexican mother and grandmother, whose words are taken verbatim to keep the authenticity of the stories.

At A Loss begins with a missing corpse and ends with a beautiful love story for those who believe in fate, albeit two generations delayed. After traveling with her grandmother across America for two weeks, an Israeli woman finds herself stuck in the small town of Goodview, Virginia with a direction-less grocery store manager and the incompetent DHL deliveryman responsible for losing her grandmother's dead body.  To add to her helplessness: they can’t understand a word she says.   As the scenes go back and forth in time we learn this trip, the random meeting of the grocery store manager, and the grandmother's death might not be just coincidences, but perhaps all part of God's "master plan."

Both plays are being shown for the first time on stage in their completeness. The freshness of the plays is ably handled by a talented and veteran cast and two senior directors with an eye for detail.

 

Hosted by Artists 4 Israel, this is a bold move for a young organization to seek such a respected Off Broadway theater to host its inaugural production. However, A4I has already attempted to understand and share the complexities of Israel through graffiti, street art and fashion and proven successful.

"Beautifully Effective, Shockingly Creative"


45 Bleecker Street Theatre

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About Artists 4 Israel, Inc. -  Artists 4 Israel is a community of creative individuals working together in an ongoing, collaborative project expressing Israel’s right to exist in peace and security.


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DJs Rich King and Gustavo and
DSG Entertainment Group announce

SNAXX: the 7EVEN YEAR ITCH

Friday, DECEMBER 11^thRebel, NYC
 
251 w 30^th @ Eighth 
From 10 pm to 4 am     $15

 

a seven year anniversary party for SNAXX . The 7EVEN YEAR ITCH featuring DJs Rich King and Gustavo on the main floor and a SNAXX ALL-STAR LOUNGE with past Snaxx guest djs Joey Falcone, Paul Ferrer, Javier Peral and Bill Pfeiffer. Also coming back for the reunion will be SNAXX legend Paul Short on the door.

This event is not only an anniversary for Rich and Gustavo’s long running Chelsea party for dudes, it is also a celebration of their new partnership with Derek Scott Graves (DSG) and a launch for their new monthly SNAXX dance event. Look for parties up and down the Eastern Seaboard, in DC, Baltimore, Philly, Pittsburg, Boston and beyond.

Having a seven year history of collaboration with the LGBT Center of New York and their monthly Dance208 parties, the 7EVEN YEAR ITCH is also a blowout benefiting The Center and their continued service to the NYC community.

The boys and Derek will bring the party back to NYC to benefit the Center at Rebel, the outer Chelsea club, home to a broad spectrum of parties gay, straight and in between, every third month.Derek Scott Graves, founder of DSG Entertainment Group has worked extensively with Clubland’s big guns and die-hard legends and organizations: Peter Rauhofer, Junior Vasquez, Saint-at-Large, Star69, Pill Awards, the OutMusic awards, even the Eagle! Now DSG is excited to partner with Rich and Gustavo and SNAXX to form a power triad bringing quality shenanigans to a disco near you.

SNAXX founder, Rich King, has been going at it in NYC for many years. Launching SNAXX at the East Village bar the Hole, he made a brief run at the now defunct Slide then landed in the basement of Chelsea’s Westside Tavern. Shortly there after he pulled in hot Brasilian DJ Gustavo Motta to play for the slightly bigger and hirsute denizens of SNAXX. Working under the tagline FUN, FRIENDLY, FURRY, FOXXY, these two continue to bring a speakeasy vibe alternate Fridays to their burly boite. Together they have a long-standing reputation for bringing new music and a great party to those in need. Besides their regular SNAXX, they have thrown six years of SUPERSNAXX, a gay pride blowout  at Cielo. The past two summers have seen them take the show to the shore with SUMMERSNAXX by the Sea gigs at the legendary Ice Palace in Cherry Grove and the Paramount in Provincetown.

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