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Night of a Thousand Gowns March 27th

2010-03-06T22:10:00Z

The 24th Annual
Night of a Thousand Gowns!

March 27th

Marriott Marquis Hotel
1535 Broadway and 46th Street

This year's fabulous ball, a charity coronation ball will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and God's Love We Deliver.

Headliner Talent include: Broadway Bares, Kristine W, Crystal Waters, Coco Peru, Terri White, Kelly King, Jesse Volt and DJ Sherry Vine.

IMPERIAL COURT NEW YORK

25th Year of the AIDS Walk in New York City May 16th, 2010

2010-03-06T21:06:00Z

Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised more than $105 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world.

In 2009 alone, 45,000 participants, many of whom were members of 2,880 corporate and community teams, raised a record sum of over $5.6 million for Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) and 50 other local AIDS service organizations.

This year marks the 25th year of AIDS Walk New York, the east coast’s first and the world’s largest such event. On Sunday, May 16, 2010, an expected 45,000 walkers will gather in Central Park and embark on the 10k route. The event will raise vital funds for GMHC and dozens of local AIDS service organizations in the tri-state area.

GET INVOLVED!

For more information, please call (212) 807-WALK (9255),

or visit aidswalk.net.

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YOTEL Compact Rooms Come to Times Square in New York City

2010-03-05T13:55:00Z

Last year when flying to Prague, we had a 7 hour stop at London's Heathrow airport. So rather than drive into London to get a room and pay for a full night, we stayed at YOTEL and were able to book a room for 6 hours. Yotel is known for their "pod" rooms in Europe. Everything you would expect from a luxury hotel in a small space. GREAT DESIGN but inside the airport terminal building!

Now the Pod hotel chain Yotel opening in New York City next year. It will be its first expansion outside of airport locations. And the hourly/pod concept of course will not be needed, but the company will focus on compact space with great design features and functionality.

Yotel Times Square, to be located at 42nd Street and 10th Avenue, will feature 669 cabin rooms (about 185 square feet), making it the largest hotel opening planned for New York in 2011.

The firm says that it will feature a restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, Club Lounge and the largest outdoor terrace space of any hotel in New York.

"YOTEL will bring a unique mix of fun, excitement and luxury to New York and all at an affordable price," said Simon Woodroffe, founder of the YO! Sushi chain and Yotels.
(photo below from Yotel pod rooms in Europe)

With the opening one year away and the ever changing hotel rates in Manhattan, it's hard to say what their rates will be. However the company told me "we will make sure that we are great value for money and extremely competitive. Customers constantly tell us that they don’t want to pay for lots of space in rooms that they actually never use. It’s about the quality of sleep, flexibility and quality.

The rooms will be compact but really nicely designed and with hand made organic beds, large flat screen TV, free WiFi and wired internet, the best ever rain shower, plenty of storage space. In addition the facilities of the hotel will be fantastic – the largest outside terrace space in New York, a really funky bar, lovely concept restaurant."

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Broadway Hottie of the Month Marty Thomas at Gay Life NYC.org

2010-03-03T19:18:00Z

BROADWAY HOTTIE
MARTY THOMAS
is interviewed this week
at Gay Life NYC.org

You may have seen Marty on the Great White Way in "The Secret Garden", "Wicked" or "Xanadu", or in concerts all over the world.

Marty Thomas is a singer of remarkable ability who made his Billboard debut with "Resurrect Me (Lift Me Up)" on Westend Records in 2001. His dance tunes soar into the realm of the club anthem with Marty's shining vocal delivery firmly at the helm.

Remixed by artists such as Tom Moulton, Hex Hector, Blaze and Julian Marsh, he was recognized with Grammy nominations and Billboard awarded the song, song of the year in the gospel/contemporary christian category.

He takes time out of busy schedule this month to chat with Michael Cavanaugh at Gay Life NYC.org

Later this month, there's a special edition of "Scott Nevins' Curtain Call" with Marty over at Splash bar. Monday, March 15th, 11:30pm, directly following the video madness of "Musical Mondays", co-host Emily McNamara welcomes Marty Thomas back to town and back to "Curtain Call to serve up a full set of Broadway's hottest tunes plus a few surprises!

Make sure to get there early to grab a seat to watch those legendary musical numbers on the big screens, and then sit tight as Marty performs live in person!

Admission is free until 10pm, $5 after.
Must be 21 w/ id. Splash Bar
50 west 17th st (b/w 5th and 6th)

Friend Marty on Facebook!

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The Gay Socialites Of New York - Casting Call

2010-03-02T22:58:00Z

You may remember
back in October we broke the story about KEPT,
the fourthcoming reality television show, and its casting call.....

As the show was cast and went through some developmental stages this year, it is ready to begin shooting in May! The show has been cast but they are STILL LOOKING FOR
ONE more fab couple ...and an amazing SINGLE hottie that navigates the NYC gay social scene in search of his equally (or better) "other half"!!

BEST GAY NEW YORK just got this official casting call today!

From the producers of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and CEG Casting--We are pleased to announce "round 2" casting of our highly anticipated docu-series that chronicles the lives of a select group of fabulous gay guys who are A List and part of NYC’s social elite.

It will be a fun, entertaining and drama-filled peek into the lives of gay male couples and singles who are making it happen in NYC.

You go to all the right clubs, support all the right charities and organizations, live in the right neighborhood, vacation in all the right places.

You have worked hard for your place on the NYC Gay A-List and you have all the trappings that prove your success.

You dress and accessorize for the part.

Other gay guys either want to BE you…or want to BE WITH you!

You are in your 20-30’s.

You have a story to tell and a lot of great issues going on in your life.

Looking for:

Gay Power Couples – you have joined fabulous forces to create the ultimate partnership. You are hot and have the means to take care of yourself physically. You support each other in everything that you do. You navigate in amazing circles with other successful gay guys – both couples and singles. You are living the "good life" in the most fabulous city in the world – NYC.

Successful Gay Single Guys – you have the career, you have the looks, you have the GREAT apartment and you summer at all of the amazing summer gayborhoods!

The gym is your second home. Your weekends are made to socialize…you are out and about all week long too! You might enjoy being single … but ultimately might be looking for that power "other half" that is either AS successful as you – or more successful!

In short – we are looking for the cream of the crop in the NYC gay / social scene.
If that is you (or someone you know) we want to meet you!

Must live in the greater Manhattan area – or VERY close to the city.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT - APPLY NOW!~

Please email the following information to
GaySocialitesNY @ gmail.com:

Full name(s):
Age:
Situation (single or couple):
Address:
Cell #:
Email address:

Photos are a must…we want to see everything about you!

We will then send you an application and set up a time for you to meet the casting director.

HURRY!

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True Colors LGBT Homeless Youth Residence Breaks Ground

2010-02-26T14:39:00Z

West End Intergenerational Residence HDFC, Inc. has closed financing and commenced construction on an exciting new housing development effort: True Colors Residence, located in Central Harlem.

True Colors Residence will be New York City's first permanent housing facility with support services for 18-24 year old lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth with a history of homelessness. The undertaking was conceived by West End Executive Director Colleen Jackson, and by musical artist Cyndi Lauper and Ms. Lauper's manager Lisa Barbaris. The project entails the construction of a new, energy-efficient multifamily building containing 30 studio apartments, indoor and outdoor community space for residents, and a computer room and resource library. The building is named in honor of Lauper's support for the project and for West End, and references Cyndi Lauper's hit song, "True Colors."

"Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth living on the streets and in foster care need our support more than ever," said Cyndi Lauper.

"In New York City, the True Colors Residence is going to play a big role in providing these young people with the leg up and encouragement they need. I am thrilled that construction has already begun and I am honored to be a part of this important project."

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The Tempermentals - Free Ticket Give Away from Best Gay New York.com

2010-02-23T01:05:00Z

Critics are saying The Temperamentals  is intelligent, political,
witty, moving, wise, and most importantly, entertaining.

***UPDATE   UPDATE    UPDATE!***
One winner in our ticket giveaway     was selected at random  today.

Thanks to the nearly 100 readers who entered our contest this month!

Using a RANDOM NUMBER selector, the scientific system chose

ANDREW BECK!

Congratulations Andrew! Someone will be contacting
you in the next day to make arrangements for your free tickets!

If you did not win, hopefully you can still see the great play.

$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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New Broadway Hottie Ace Young Joins HAIR Cast in New York City

2010-02-17T17:03:00Z

The New York cast may be going to London, but HAIR on Broadway has a hot and sexy new cast!

Broadway Hottie and American Idol Finalist Ace Young , American Idol Finalist Diana Degarmo and Canadian Singer Songwriter and Broadway Hottie Kyle Riabko.

GAY LIFE NYC.org has interviews with the new cast!

Founder Mike Cavnaugh
also interviews Project Runway
finalist Chris March
about his book I Heart Chris March ,
new shows, and his dress for Meryle Streep!

Gaylifenyc.org is a non-profit entertainment news and AIDS Health Resources site dedicated to keeping you informed and keeping your spirits up where they should be.

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Q TALK - The Gay View?

2010-02-17T16:42:00Z

Move over Whoopi and Joy, there are some new gab queens in town!

Q-Talk is a gay live talk/variety show with four hosts (each of which is a theater veteran), held monthly at the Metropolitan Room (@ 34 W. 22nd St., between 5th and 6th Ave.) in NYC on the third Saturday of every month at 9:45pm.

Just like the “View”, there are four hosts (except this time there are three gay guys and a lesbian), a topic, and several guest performers.

Qtalk, often described as "the Gay View" is much more fun, sassy and over-the-top. At the same time, Qtalk deals with very real issues, but manages to be entertaining and engaging. Qtalk’s live talk/variety show format is led by four hosts, Broadway veterans Joseph John, Frantz Hall, Stacey Todd Holt, and Angie McKnight.

The hosts tackle current events, fitness and lifestyle, punctuated by guest performances from Broadway, Cabaret, and the Pop world.

During the show, the hosts invite the audience to ask questions or offer their opinions on specific topics on the table, often leading to some lively discussions and perhaps opening some minds.

This month’s topic is “Gay Siblings.”
The three gay Gamblin Brothers will be there chatting - Is it Hereditary or Just Fabulous?

The date for this month’s show is Sat. Feb. 20 at 9:45pm.

It's a lot of fun and worth checking out!

Time

9:45pm. You need to arrive by 9:15pm to guarantee your seat.

Cost

$5 per person admission, plus two drink minimum.

Reservations are required. Please call 212-206-0440 or go to Metropolitan Room.com for a reservation.

For more information, go to Q TALK or FaceBook Q Talk.

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New York Artist Keith Haring - Twenty Years Later

2010-02-17T00:01:00Z

KEITH HARING

was an artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s.

February 16th, 1990, the pop artist died is HIV / AIDS related causes at the age of 31. But his art still lives on.

Haring achieved his first public attention with chalk drawings in the subways of New York (see public art). The exhibitions were filmed by the photographer Tseng Kwong Chi.

Around this time, "The Radiant baby" became his symbol. His bold lines, vivid colors, and active figures carry strong messages of life and unity. Starting in 1980, he organized exhibitions in Club 57. He participated in the Times Square Exhibition and drew, for the first time, animals and human faces. In 1981 he sketched his first chalk drawings on black paper and painted plastic, metal and found objects.

By expressing concepts of birth, death, love, sex and war, Haring's imagery has become a widely recognized visual language of the 20th century. In December 2007, an area of the American Textile Building in the TriBeCa neighborhood of New York City was discovered to contain a painting of Haring's from 1979^. May 4 2008 would have been Haring's 50th birthday. In June 2008 there was a retrospective exhibition containing 200 pieces of his work (from the collection of Sigrid Wecken) open to the public in Terrassa, Spain.

(Amazing shot of Keith painting Grace Jones by Douglas Kirkland!)

The Keith Haring Foundation was established in 1989 to assist AIDS-related and children's charities, and maintains the largest resource of archives on the late artist, Keith Haring.

Haring's bold lines and active figures carry poignant messages of vitality and unity. His legacy made an impact on late 20th century art and grants us all a vision for the future.

Keith generously contributed his talents and resources to numerous causes. He conducted art workshops with children, created logos and posters for public service agencies, and produced murals, sculptures, and paintings to benefit health centers and disadvantaged communities. The foundation continues his philanthropic legacy...indefinitely.

Visit the Keith Haring site.

Reverend Billy Holds Unmarriage Until Gay Marriage - in Central Park

2010-02-16T06:14:00Z

ARTIST / ACTIVIST REVEREND BILLY held an "unmarriage until gay marriage" ceremony
at Central Park's Bethesda Fountain on this past Sunday.

(Under the stage name of Bill Talen, REVEREND BILLY uses the form of a revival meeting, on sidewalks and in chain stores, Reverend Billy and his gospel choir exhort consumers to abandon the products of large corporations and mass media; the group also preaches a broader message of economic justice, environmental protection, and anti-militarism, protesting sweatshops and the Iraq War. Though it continues its street theatre activities, the Church has also appeared on stage and has toured internationally.)

The good Reverend held church in Central Park on Valentines Day - straight couples reversed their vows in solidarity with the same sex marriage movement. We could not be there, but the Village Voice said, "The happy twosomes -- some married, some in long-term relationships -- arranged themselves before a floral trellis. The theatrical activist and former mayoral candidate, who typically preaches an anti-consumerist gospel, then stepped forward to take a rather slushy pulpit, officiating the Valentine's Day mass "unwedding."

Clutching unmarriage certificates, couples said they would continue to fight for their gay and lesbian friends, whose enduring relationships lack the legal benefits that they enjoy. "After today, I'm just going back to Young," joked Georgina Young-Ellis, who unmarried her husband Jonathan of 22-years.

THE OUT NYC - Gay Urban Resort Planned for the City by Parkview Developers

2010-02-11T00:17:00Z

You may remember we reported here a couple weeks ago that
THE AXEL hotels, based in Spain, were planning to break
ground on a property here in NYC in 2011.

Well, NOT GONNA HAPPEN. I was in Barcelona last week and met with the Axel people, and even though they plan to come to NYC sometime in the future, it is not on the current radar screen.

It was just rumors and gossip.

Or was it.......

This week comes news that in fact another "hetero-friendly" hotel will be opening here in the city.

The Parkview Developers, run by a gay New York couple, are calling the project "The Out NYC." (What an awful name!)

The development, to be completed by early next year, will consist of 123 guest rooms, a 10,000-square-foot dance club, a gym, spa, restaurant, and a 24/7 café. Much of the complex will be housed in the old Travel Inn, which was built in the 1960s, and is located at 508 W. 42nd St. (between 10th and 11th).

The $20 million "Urban Gay Resort" could bring nearly 80,000 square feet of new gayness to the city. If built, it will be New York's first full-service gay hotel, and the first new nightclub serving the gay community in more than five years to have a cabaret license.

There are lots of obstacles ahead for their idea but they are getting lots of support. John Blair and Beto Sutter are also involved with the project. The most significant hurdle at this point — for the nightclub and for the overall character of the project that ends up being built — is approval of both a liquor license and a cabaret license for the nightclub.

With only three Manhattan gay nightclubs — Splash, the Monster, and Escuelita — licensed for dancing, and a total capacity of less than 2,300 patrons combined, Blair, Sutter, and the Parkview team clearly see a ripe opportunity to fill the void in nightlife options, particularly for Hell’s Kitchen’s swelling gay population.

LOVE HURTS... On The Down Low March 2nd - 7th

2010-02-08T12:31:00Z

Love Hurts

is an inspirationjal stage play about 4 couples who keep secrets within their relationships. One of the secrets that is reveiled is that 2 men in the play are on the "down low". It's a dramedy featuring musical performances. It will make you laugh - it will make you cry.

Four couples, who've known each other since high school are having their annual reunion. Every year they meet up at Diane and Wayne's summer house upstate. While on vacation, they play a game of Truth or Dare.

Hidden secrets, desires, and deceit are all revealed and pushed to the surface. Secretly, there are two men that are on the downlow and have had a secret love affair unbenownst to their partners.

These Secrets threaten their long lasting bond of friendship, but also the marriages and families of all involved. Everything is revealed in the end and that's when all hell breaks loose.

DARRLY JOHNSON presents this play examines the thoughts and desires of people in love and how much they hurt when secrets are kept.

Can the truth really set us free?

LOVE HURTS
will keep you on the edge of your seats!

LOVE HURTS - MARCH 2-7, 2010 @ ROY ARIAS THEATRE, 300 W. 43rd street

TICKETS AT Smart Tix.com USE PROMO CODE "couple" AND RECEIVE $10 OFF

LOVE HURTS ON FACEBOOK

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Will the Manhattan Madam Run For the Governor Seat of New York State?

2010-02-08T11:10:00Z

"Last Saturday I gave the first political speech of my life. I spoke to the Manhattan Libertarian party and told them I planning a campaign for Governor of New York State." stated the Manhattan Madam, Kristin Davis.

" I have not decided whether to seek the Libertarian party nomination or form my own party based on my platform; legalization, regulation and taxation of prostitution, marijuana, and legalizing gay marriage.

When was the last time a candidate put forward this kind of honest, radical platform? When is the last time a politician offered the voters something different than higher taxes, more spending, greater debt and service cuts."

"I am the one who will be running and putting my name on the ballot. I am the one who will offer New York voters something different. I am the one advocating using our voice to speak out against inequality and the one who is ready to take on the career politicians and expose them for who they really are! I know the politicians and political reporters wont take me seriously at first. Let's see if they are still laughing when my campaign files three times the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot.

New York voters will have a chance to vote to legalize prostitution, pot and gay marriage next November.

What could be more exciting?"

You Go Kristin! We'll Support You!

Read more at her blog Manhattan Madam

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Gay Millionaire Matchmaker Speed Dating

2010-02-07T17:01:00Z

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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