Hudson Yards : A City Within New York City
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!
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 Wesley. UNBROKEN
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.
New York NewFest LGBT Films
only its 25th anniversary but also its second year of partnering with
both the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Los Angeles’ Outfest.
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.
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.
Best Gay New York.com Supports QUINN
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/
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!
Googles Guide to Lesbian & Gay New York Historical Landmarks
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.)
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.
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.
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.”
Gay Fashion Designer Talks to Vogue About His Life
My Big Gay Italian Funeral BOYS NIGHT DEAL September 22
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
Autumn in New York State
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York City Black Pride Starts Today
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.
Universe of Keith Haring August 20th
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West between 76th and 77th
August 20th, 2013 6:00-8:00pm
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:
Jackie Beat Returns to New York – These Hips Are Made For Walking
Acclaimed Drag Star Returns to Times Square
JACKIE BEAT:
August 31 & September 1 at
“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).
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!
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