Hudson Yards : A City Within New York City

HUDSON YARDS will be the largest development in the US  history!
It will create a ready made neighborhood spanning more than 26 acres of Manhattan’s far west side. 
18 million square feet of offices, luxury apartments, parks, open space, shopping and more. 
Hudson Yards is the progression of bold development that characterizes New York City. Making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Hudson Yards will transform the city’s landscape with innovative architecture, imaginative new parks, arts and culture to create a neighborhood New Yorkers will love.
When complete, 30,000 people will work here and 10,000 will call it home. Hudson Yards will attract millions of visitors each year and be one of the most accessible sites in the region.
Pretty  Amazing!   Hudson Yards New York!
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SCORE Thursday at Bar Tini with Adam Joseph September 12th

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New Yorks MISTER CHASE has a Message for LGBT Russia

MISTER CHASE is an EDM, rocktronic performer based in NY. He has a pulsing
party vibe, mixed with chill sugary pop tones and rock star edge. His
shows are super high energy, an extremely entertaining. He is a visual
performer, backed up by a troupe of sexy, talented dancers, appropriate
for any festival, casino, club, venue or event. Having toured US, UK and
Canada, his show turns every audience member into a believer. MISTER
CHASE is currently recording his second EP which is set to release later
this year.

FOR NOW – he has a message for the gay people of Russia…YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

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Unbroken Circle & Tennessee William’s The Two Character Play – Hosting a LGBT night September 12th and 19th

TWO CHARACTER PLAY:  SEPTEMBER  12th

Tony Award winner Amanda Plummer (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Agnes of
God, Pulp Fiction
) and Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (The voice of Chucky in the Child’s Play Series,
Lord of the Rings Trilogy, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,
Deadwood
) unite their white-hot talents for this highly anticipated
production of Tennessee Williams’ The Two-Character Play. Reality and
fantasy are interwoven with terrifying power as two actors on tour –
brother and sister – find themselves deserted by their troupe. Faced by
an audience expecting a performance, they enact The Two-Character Play. As they
dip in and out of performance they find it difficult to differentiate
themselves from their roles and reality from illusion. Haunting, provocative,
and often funny, The Two-Character Play is one of Tennessee Williams’
most personal – and mystifying – works. Now playing, for more info
go to www.thetwocharacterplay.com

Purchase a $40 ticket to Tennessee Williams’ The Two-Character Play when you use code CPLGBT816 and receive admission to a
special post show LGBT Night reception. 
Directly following the 8pm performance, join us for a complimentary
beverage at Lucky Cheng’s (240 West 52nd Street).  This is a perfect
opportunity to see 
The Two-Character
Play
and mingle with fellow theatre-goers.

UNBROKEN CIRCLE  –  SEPTEMBER  19th

UNBROKEN CIRCLE, written by James Wesley, is at turns hilarious and
deeply moving as it explores how family secrets affect every person in
each generation differently.  The cast includes Stacey
Bone-Gleason
 and Broadway vets Jennifer Simard (25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
, Shrek The Musical), Suzanna Hay (Dance of Death with
Ian McKellan and David Strathaim), Lori Hammel (Mamma
Mia!
), and also stars Eve Plumb (“The Brady
Bunch”, Love Loss…) in a highly comedic yet ultimately
moving performance as the born-again Christian, Aunt June. Inspired by events
from his extended Texas family, playwright James Wesley stars
as the troubled Bobby alongside his real-life daughter Juli WesleyUNBROKEN
CIRCLE
is being produced by SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and Mary
J. Davis. “The script makes all the right moves  in Unbroken
Circle,
a family drama with a whiff of “August: Osage County”
raves NY Times. Now playing at St.Luke’s Theatre. Visit UnbrokenCircleThePlay.com for
more information 

 

Purchase a $35 ticket to UNBROKEN
CIRCLE
when you use code UCLGBT35 and receive a drink ticket at Southern Hospitality (645 9th Ave at 45th Street) directly
following the 7pm performance.  This is a perfect opportunity to see this hit Off-Broadway
Drama and mingle with fellow theatre-goers and members of the cast.

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New York NewFest LGBT Films

NewFest, New York’s premier LGBT film festival, this year celebrates not
only its 25th anniversary but also its second year of partnering with
both the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Los Angeles’ Outfest. 
Beginning Friday September 6th  and continuing through September 11, NewFest 2013
features a diverse and compelling collection of narratives,
documentaries, and shorts. Preview the festival’s collection on the
following pages, and for tickets and more information visit www.filmlinc.com.
PHOTO  ABOVE – In the Name of…

Friday, September 6, 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Walter Reade Theater

Father Adam is the talk of the small Polish town he’s assigned to.
Handsome, strong, and unfazed by a violent group of local teens, he’s
idolized and occasionally hit on by local men and women alike. It’s only
when the brooding and beautiful Lukasz, an orphan and accused arsonist,
falls into his arms one hot summer day that Father Adam feels the
sudden pang of repressed desire. Soon his feelings of lust give way to
love, setting off suspicion within the tight-knit, conservative
community. Shot in glowing, golden sunlight and set within the sprawling
fields and forests of Poland, Malgoska Szumowska’s sumptuous drama
(2013 Teddy Award winner for Best Feature Film at the Berlin
International Film Festival) teems with sensuality and tension.


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Best Gay New York.com Supports QUINN

Friday September 6th, 2013   7pm
Congressman Sean Patrick
Maloney, Senators Brad Hoylman, Tom Duane, Assembly Members Deborah
Glick, Danny O’Donnell, Matthew Titone, Council Members Rosie Mendez,
and Jimmy Van Bramer

invite you to a

LGBT FOR QUINN    GET OUT THE VOTE KICK OFF

Friday, September 6th, 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Christopher Park at 7th Avenue and Christopher Street (across from the historic Stonewall Inn)

with Nick Adams, Durell Arthur, Gilbert Baker, Titus Burgess, Gilbert
Baker, Eliza Byard, Bruce Cohen, Kevin Graves, Judy Gold, Cheyenne
Jackson, David Mixner, Rory O’Malley, Neil Lowe, Richard E. Pelzer II,
Billy Porter, Anthony Rapp, Omar Sharif, Jr., Pastor Joseph Tolton,
Ulysses Williams, Evan Wolfson and Chely Wright

RSVP NOW at www.quinnfornewyork.com/lgbtkickoff or 

email brianfooter@quinnfornewyork.com


QUINN FOR NEW YORK

It’s Unanimous! The New York Times, the Daily News, New York
Post and BestGayNewYork.com  all say Christine Quinn is the Democratic Choice for Mayor!


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Googles Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks

DID YOU KNOW – 
Google has this cool gay  map!
All the information in this map is courtesy of the Organization of
Lesbian + Gay Architects and Designers (OLGAD) and was originally
developed by its Preservation + History Committee. A note regarding
format: where evidence indicates an individual’s being lesbian or gay,
the name is in boldface (it is necessary to take into account cultural
and historical context—for instance, a number of these people were
married, even though research points to their involvement in same-sex
relationships.) 
Finally, please remember that many of the sites
highlighted here are privately owned and are not open to the
public—please respect people’s privacy. Project Coordinators: James P.
Colgate and Jane Greenwood. Research and Text: Joan Berkowitz, Don
Dinkel, Jr., Andrew Dolkart, Gale Harris, Mary Jablonski, Ken Lustbader,
Tom Reynolds, and R. Jay Shockley. GVSHP is grateful to OLGAD for
allowing the use of their detailed and thorough research.
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20 of New Yorks Off Broadway Shows for $20

 IT’S  BACK!!   Here is your chance to catch up with shows you may have missed, get a sneak peek at the next big show, or revisit a favorite all for only $20 each!*


HERE’S HOW IT WORKS! Beginning TODAY, September 3rd running through Sunday, September 22nd,
tickets for all 20at20 shows are only $20, starting 20 minutes before
show time. Just go to the box office of the show you want to see 20
minutes before it begins and say, “20at20” and you’ll get your ticket to
a real New York theater experience!

 

SEE 7 SHOWS AND GET DINNER! See any 7 of the participating 20at20 shows from 9/3/13 through 9/22/13
and receive a FREE voucher for dinner for 2 at an area restaurant! Mail
in your ticket stubs once you have seen 7 shows and we will send you
your voucher while supplies last.

 

For a full list of participating shows, visit www.20at20.com.

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New York Ex Con Gets His Wish – And gets Sentenced to 10 years, for Sneaking into the Jail

 Stranger than Fiction!  This guy just can’t get enough jail time.  When he is out, he sneaks back in. Repeatedly!  

A convicted sex offender who repeatedly used phony correction
department credentials to gain entry into New York City jails has been
sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Matthew Matagrano was sentenced
Thursday. The 36-year-old Yonkers resident pleaded guilty last month to
posing as a correction officer and sneaking into the Manhattan Detention
Center, where he mingled with inmates for hours.

During a Feb. 27
visit Matagrano assaulted an inmate and stole a $2,500 walkie-talkie.
He also handed out cigarettes to inmates.

Matagrano’s rap sheet includes a conviction for sodomy and sexual
abuse. Police statements released in court report Matagrano said he
repeatedly sneaked into jails because the people inside were “nice” and
made him “feel important.”

Read more here:
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Gay Fashion Designer Talks to Vogue About His Life

Out New York Fashion Designer Talks about his tattoos, South Park, 2 hours a day at thegym and his body, New York vs. Paris, Sophia Coppola, a new line for Sephora and of course, his thoughts on design and creating.
WATCH  NOW

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My Big Gay Italian Funeral BOYS NIGHT DEAL September 22

Set
in present-day Staten Island, MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL (the sequel to
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING) shows all the zany and over the top family
members that show up at a funeral home when there’s a death in the
family. Relatives are reunited after years of not seeing each other,
bringing along with them all the baggage that makes for a once in a
lifetime gathering. With an incredible ensemble of 17 comedic actors,
this hilarious take on one of life’s worst moments will make you LAUGH
so hard you will cry!

Boys Night Package is only $44.50 (reg $69.50) and includes a discounted ticket to the 7pm performance and a free drink at the post-show cast party at B. Smiths (320 W 46 St, just steps away from the theatre) where you can meet cast members from the show! 


TO ORDER: Go to BroadwayOffers.com or call 212-947-8844 and use code BNOGF44

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WE Party: AIRLINES Flies Into New York City

This Labor Day weekend, the greatest party in the world is flying into the greatest city in the world for a once-in-a-lifetime special event.  WE Party: Airlines lands into New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday August 31st from 10pm – 6am.  The legendary concert hall will literally be transformed into an airport with check-in counters, gates, concessions, and special lounges.  Also inside will be the world’s most spectacular mega club complete with six points of line array concert sound, hundreds of moving lights, full color lasers, 3d LED visual walls and stunning performances direct from Spain.  WE Party’s residents DJ’s take their first flight together in the USA:  Spain’s hottest export  Manuel de Diego joins NYC’s own superstar Brett Henrichsen in the cockpit to provide the beats for the flight.  Thousands of party-goers are coming in from around the world to spend a night flying on WE Party Airlines.

“This will be the first time New Yorkers will actually enjoy going through security,” promises Victor Pallas of WE Party Madrid. “Once past the friendly T&A Screening, passengers can choose between stepping into the pressurized, climate controlled cabin and embarking on the flight of a lifetime, or relaxing in the Mile High Club airport lounge for some special on the ground services.   In both areas, specially trained flight attendants will attend to the every need of passengers, before, during and after departure.”

The Hammerstein Ballroom is a three-tiered, 12,000-square-foot ballroom located within the Manhattan Center Studios on 311 West 34th Street in Manhattan.  It was constructed in 1906 by Oscar Hammerstein and originally named the Manhattan Opera House. It became the Manhattan Center Studios in 1986, and in 1997, after undergoing extensive renovation, with the hand painted ceiling being completely restored, it was renamed Hammerstein Ballroom.  In recent years, the venue has hosted several large concert events for major pop artists including Kylie Minogue, Patti LaBelle and Rihanna as well as a massive dance event for Tiesto.  Several seasons of NBC’s America’s Got Talent have also been taped at the theatre. 

“The last time a dance event of similar magnitude was produced at Hammerstein was Victor Calderone’s landmark Caligula pride event in 2001,” states Mike Singer from Masterbeat, the company producing the event. Caligula featured a full symphony orchestra accompanying Cyndi Lauper as she sang her classic hit, True Colors.   “We are planning to re-introduce NYC to this spectacular venue and for this Labor Day event to be the biggest WE Party ever produced in the entire world.”

Founded in Madrid in 2008, WE Party is known as the Rolls Royce of event experiences from Ibiza to Los Angeles, Moscow to Zurich – and, now – New York.  The organization has raised the stakes on nightlife with over-the-top productions offering sensory overload of sight and sound. Each party aims to outdo the last, combining hi tech staging, cutting edge shows, and steamy international dancers with the most stunning crowds. Its groundbreaking use of lighting, lasers and LED, alongside custom made visuals, has been called a visual feast for clubbers.   WE Airlines debuted at La Riviera in Madrid and is making its first international flight to Manhattan.

Now in its 15th year, the Masterbeat brand produces highly popular dance events throughout the United States, including its annual series of New Year’s Eve extravaganzas in Los Angeles, the largest gay New Years event in the country. 

Additional flight information and tickets are available now at WE Airlines website: www.wepartyairlines.com.   Passengers can choose between economy and first class fares, each with their own special amenity packages and access to special areas of the plane.  


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Tony Moran brings DESTINATION experience to XL Nightclub

 On Saturday, August 24th, Destination embarks on a
mission to recapture the greatness of the New York City dance floor.


 “I respect
and love all of the Ibiza parties that have been circling the globe with their
events but we are now taking back control of the American dance floor,”
declares Destination founder Tony Moran. “We want everyone to once again
recognize New York City as the party capital of the world!” The high- speed
journey begins at
11pm at NYC’s XL Nightclub (512 W 42nd St) and continues into
the wee morning hours. 

Tony Moran will steer the decks, along with Brazilian dj
Gustavo Scorpio in the early hours with nightlife icon Flava hosting and
special live performances by international superstars Kristine W and Vernessa
Mitchell. A particular highlight of the evening will be the integration of music
videos displayed on a video wall customized by Tony and gigantic DNA
installation by Michael Longo of Sound Factory fame over the dance floor,
seamlessly synched to Tony’s original club mixes. Tickets are available now at
www.xlnightclub.com.

“Destination will be about movement, motion,
evolution, sex and sensuality,” explains Moran, a two-time Grammy nominated
remixer/ producer/singer-songwriter and DJ known for remixing popular songs by
Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Madonna and countless others. “I will use the DJ booth
as my laboratory to build new songs and remixes live.”

Destination will offer fans an elaborate NYC
experience with unique party elements that have never been seen anywhere else
in the world. The most notable will be the introduction of Pioneer Pro DJ
technology on the dancefloor, synching Tony’s original club mixes to video.
“The idea is for the visuals to be more than just dancers, performers and
lights,” explains Moran. “These videos will bring the club classics and future
classics to life.”

This is the reason why Destination is taking place
at XL Nightclub.
The venue offered Moran the freedom to bring in extra massive
sound, including $50,000 enhanced sound system exclusively for the night, turbo
charged with state-of-the-art subwoofers, ultra crisp tweeters, and
individually controlled speakers for Tony to create a true 3D sound experience.
Brand new visual enhancements will fill the club to make the magic happen.
“It’s not about the DJ in the booth anymore”, he continues. “It’s about putting
the spotlight on the dance floor and whisking clubbers on a fantastical
excursion of the senses.”

The evening will include special performances by
club superstars Kristine W and Vernessa Mitchell plus the brilliant,
circuit-favorite Flava performing Tony’s Destination XL Anthem.

Kristine and Tony have collaborated together on
several tracks, most recently hitting #1 on the US Billboard club charts with
“Walk Away”. Miss W has been a staple of the New York City nightlife scene for
over fifteen years. Her first single, “Feel What You Want” debuted in
New York City clubs. “Kristine W’s stronger than ever, and it just made total
sense to showcase her newest and greatest at Destination,” says Moran.

It gives him the opportunity to debut his recently
completed remix of Kristine W’s next single, “So Close To Me” with full length
extended video on the Video Wall. “It’s progressive Kristine W,” he continues.
“My remix reshapes her song for the progressive worldwide movement without
abandoning my circuit roots I am especially proud of it.”

Moran will also debut his brand new Vernessa
Mitchell song. Vernessa Mitchell is a gospel recording artist whose vocal
versatility has been heralded by R&B and House audiences. Her uplifting
house songs have charted seven times on the Billboard Dance charts. Hits
include “This Joy”, “Took My Life” (Billboard Club Play Song of the Year in
2004), and “Accept Me”, besides her timeless NYC anthem “Reap (What You Sow).
Moran is especially excited about the new mix as this marks his first
collaboration with the Grammy-nominated vocalist.

 “I’ve always admired Vernessa,”
he says. “I love the message of her songs and of course, that voice! I had been
reaching out to her for months trying to work with her. Miraculously, things
fell into place and it all came together. I’m so proud of my first song with
her.”


Tony Moran aims to launch Destination to other major cities. “We want to ‘Take
It All The Way’”, he says, slyly referencing another new anthem he wrote that
he will debut at Destination. “We’re building on those great Ibiza parties, but
going beyond the circuit sound and creating unique dance events with more of a
New York City thang.”

In the days prior to the event, Moran is releasing
Tony Moran+Deborah Cooper+Deep Influence, “Planet XL (That’s How We Do)” on
Wednesday, August 21; Tony Moran presents Vernessa Mitchell, “Rise!” on
Thursday, August 22; and Tony Moran’s futuristic progressive take on Tony Moran
& Ultra Naté, “Destination” on Friday, August 23.

NYC nightlife fixtures at all the cool events,
Dougie Meyer, Dina Delicious, Roze Black and Mark Nelson, are hosting the event,
and Moran has invited the singers, producers, djs and entertainment industry
giants to the party.

The event is produced by XL in association with
Sugar House and Continuous Cool.

For more information on DESTINATION visit www.xlnightclub.com.

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Autumn in New York State

A covered bridge
framed by mountainsides awash in brilliant crimsons, oranges and
yellows, bushel baskets of apples, fields of plump pumpkins and corn
mazes carved into the hillsides… many of the most iconic images of
autumn in America seem to have come straight out of  New York State.
 
Autumn in the Empire State is more than a visual treat. It is also a
season of celebration. The Old English words for harvest (hærfest)
and autumn were the same, and anyone traveling through New York State
during the season quickly understands the connection. Roadside farm
stands, a plethora of farmer’s markets, wine trails and festivals
celebrating the harvesting of products from apples to zucchini make this
a fun and delicious time to explore the state.

It makes sense that harvest season would be cause for celebration in
New York State.  Nearly one fourth of the state’s total land area is
used as farmland and ranks among the nation’s biggest producers
of agricultural products including dairy, fruits, berries, maple syrup,
and a variety of vegetables such as sweet corn and pumpkins.  New York
also ranks third in grape and wine production. Best of all, New York
State food is about quality, not just quantity. The Empire State ranks
among the top states for fine wines and organic farming, and a growing number of highly skilled cheese makers are creating quality, artisanal cheeses here.

What follows is a sampling of the iconic autumn experiences that beckon across the state.



Follow the Foliage. I LOVE NEW YORK’s weekly foliage reports begin September 11 and are updated weekly through early November at iloveny.com/fall.
The site provides a detailed update of foliage conditions across New
York State, including a map charting fall color progress, vantage points
for viewing spectacular foliage, suggested autumn getaways and event
listings. You may also hear highlights of the foliage report by dialing
(800) CALL-NYS.
 
Some of the best vantage points are from the chair lifts at ski resorts like Peak ‘n Peak in Clymer in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region, especially on October 12-13 and 19-20, when juried crafters and kids’ activities add to the fun, and at Hunter Mountain in Palenville in the Catskills, October 5-6 and 12-13 when Oktoberfest brings the region’s German heritage to life with Old World music and foods.

Wine and Dine Harvest Celebrations.
The grape harvest and release of the new wines is cause for celebration
by lovers of great food and wine as well as vintners. Among this year’s
top celebrations are the Finger Lakes Cork & Fork, September 20-21 at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY, the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest, September 7 – 8 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, and the September Saratoga Wine and Food Festival, held September 6-8 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. On Long Island, all things oyster will be celebrated at the annual waterfront Oyster Festival October 19-20 in Oyster Bay.

About New York State http://fallgetaways.iloveny.com/
New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York’s
attractions span from landmarks such as Niagara Falls, to the wine
trails of Hudson Valley and treasures like the Baseball Hall of Fame in
Cooperstown. Whether it’s wide-ranging outdoor activities for the whole
family like fishing, hiking and boating, culinary wonders and
farm-to-table fresh foods, or the rich history and culture of one of the
13 original colonies, New York State offers diverse activities for all
travelers. For more information, visit http://www.iloveny.com. Media can find press releases and more at thebeat.iloveny.com.
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New York City Black Pride Starts Today

We would like to wish everyone happy BLACK PRIDE kicking off TODAY!
 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th: 2nd Annual Salute To Our Seniors
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16th     JAMES SAUNDERS ANNUAL BOAT RIDE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th:      The Latex Ball
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18th: Family Day!
Get ALL the details  at NYC Black Pride
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Boys Night Returns to Fuerza Bruta in New York August 22nd

 Fuerza Bruta, the critically-acclaimed, Off-Broadway sensation is thrilled to bring back Boys Night Out,
a sexy and special performance that floods the senses where an all male
cast run through moving walls and take to dance and glisten in a
flooded Mylar pool suspended just inches above you.

SPECIAL: Tickets only $45 (regularly $89).  Plus the first 50 Boys Night Out guests
to arrive will receive a free pair of Diesel boxer shorts and two free
drink tickets
.  After the performance, stay for an extended dance party
by the Fuerza Bruta house DJ
.

 

TO ORDER: Go to BroadwayOffers.com and use code FBJWBOY
Restrictions may apply.

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Universe of Keith Haring August 20th

 

New-York Historical Society

170 Central Park West between 76th and 77th  

Registration Cost: FREE starting at 6:00pm  

August 20th, 2013  6:00-8:00pm


Enter into the world of one of Pop Art’s most influential artists with a screening of the enthralling documentary The Universe of Keith Haring (7pm) and learn about the poignant history of Haring’s era with an after-hours viewing of the exhibition AIDS in New York: The First Five Years.

Visitors
bring home some of Haring’s iconic swag with 10% off Keith Haring gifts
in the New-York Historical Society Museum Store until 7pm.

 
More Information: 
Call (212) 485-9275 or 

visit   http://www.nyhistory.org/programs/universe-keith-haring

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Musical Mondays and Cabaret at XL Nightclub

 Last Night, XL Cabaret debuted ‘Monday Musicals,’ which included a
special performance by Tony Award winning
Kinky Boots
star Billy Porter.
I wanted to send you images and a brief recap in hopes you would be able to include it.

Billy arrived with actor
Victor Garber at XL Cabaret around 10pm
and hit the stage not long after in thigh high “kinky” boots (sans
pants). He did a solo live performance that was followed by a contest
with audience members to win 2 tickets to see his Broadway show ‘Kinky
Boots.’
He selected about 7 revelers and judged who had the fiercest walk. Billy was very interactive with the audience and in great spirits. He concluded the night with one additional number.

The Monday Musicals’ (August 19th) will have a special live performance by Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ star
Chondra Profit 

Saturday, September 14th, burlesque star Katrina Darling (Kate Middleton’s cousin) will be performing at XL Cabaret, in a special show dubbed ‘God Save the Queens.’


XL     512 W. 42nd St, NY


Find out what’s happening this week and next month at XL

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Jackie Beat Returns to New York – These Hips Are Made For Walking

 Acclaimed Drag Star Returns to Times Square
JACKIE BEAT: 

THESE HIPS ARE MADE FOR WORKING
August 31 & September 1 at 
The Laurie Beechman Theater

“Amazingly witty, sarcastic, and bitchy… Ms. Beat’s wickedly morose humor has split the sides of many unsuspecting spectators, performing your favorite tunes in her own twisted way.” — Village Voice

“A triple-shot barrage of twisted songs, barbed social commentary, and all-around bad taste.” — Staten Island Advance

“Hostile, lewd, and riotously funny.” — Time Out

JACKIE BEAT, everyone’s favorite big and bawdy, bold and ballsy,
in-your-face funny “lady” returns to Times Square with her latest solo
comedy. For two nights only, the self-professed bastard child of
“Weird” Al Yankovic and Bette Midler will premiere JACKIE BEAT: THESE
HIPS ARE MADE FOR WORKING at The Laurie Beechman Theater (inside West
Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street — at Ninth Avenue, accessible from
the  A,C,E,N,R,V,F,1,2,3 trains at 42nd Street).

 Performances are
Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1 with shows at 7:30pm & 10pm.
Tickets are $22 plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets,
call 212-352-3101 or visit www.SpinCycleNYC.com. A full bar and waiter
service is available throughout the performance.

After a widely publicized double hip replacement in April, America’s
most treasured drag star JACKIE BEAT is back and more bitter than
ever. In JACKIE BEAT: THESE HIPS ARE MADE FOR WORKING, the newly
bionic drag star shares stories about her surgery and recovery while
serving up her internationally acclaimed song parodies. With little to
do but lay around and recover, the show will feature 100% new
material. You have been warned!

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Eating My Feelings Gay Author Mark Brennan Rosenberg in Brooklyn August 14th

 Ever since MARK BRENNAN ROSENBERG was a foul-mouthed,sass-spouting, overweight teenager, he knew his life was one for thebooks. And he was right: with the publication of his first memoir

Blackouts and Breakdowns, Mark became a self-published sensation,touring across the country and winning over fans from small towns to big cities.
Now Mark’s back with a new book; EATING MY FEELINGS: Tales of Overeating, Underperforming and Coping with My Crazy Family (Three Rivers Press paperback original: August 2013).  This 
collection of comic essays delves into Mark’s outrageous childhood, recounting his struggles as a 
fat, sassy, soon-to-be-gay kid, relating to the world through his beloved idols from  All My Children, Melrose Place, and Clueless.
From battling his evil stepmother (with an arsenal of unprintable insults not suitable for your 
average 10 year old), to attempting to blackmail his counselor at fat camp, and shamelessly sporting blackface on Halloween, Mark’s adolescent misadventures set him up perfectly for an equally flamboyant adult life. Things don’t slow down when Mark emerges into the image-obsessed world of gay New York, and he raises as much hell as he did in the sleepy Baltimore suburb of his childhood. Whether he’s hiring the personal trainer he only wants to sleep with, or blogging his way to fame with an X-rated twist on Julie & Julia, Mark’s life is anything but. 
For a guy who describes himself as a whiter, skinnier, gayer version of Oprah, EATING 
MY FEELINGS is Mark’s metaphorical wheelbarrow full of fat. No emotional stone is left 
unturned—or potato chip left uneaten—as Mark gives us an uncensored and uproariously funny look into every one of his food and body issues. 

MEET HIM August 14th with the first book tour stop at Word Bookstore (126 Franklin St) in Brooklyn
MARK BRENNAN ROSENBERG is the author of Blackouts and Breakdowns and writes the blog The Single Life. He currently resides in New York City and is single—so if you know of anyone, let him  know. Visit him online at markbrennanrosenberg.blogspot.com
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