DOGS “OCCUPY” UNION SQUARE for BETTER FOOD Oct 2
DOGS “OCCUPY” UNION SQUARE
“#DOGGUPY” PROTEST, REVOLUTION BEGINS FOR BETTER PET FOOD
What: Doggupy (#Doggupy) is an organized protest in New York City
uniting dogs and their owners in the cause to bring dogs everywhere
better food. Dog lovers (with or without their furry friends) can join
the pet food revolution by signing a pawtition
to raise donations of wholesome food for local shelter dogs through
the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals.
“Attendees
will rally, learn about nutrition for their pet, receive free samples
and take pictures while “liberating the bowl.” The
event in Union Square is just the beginning of the movement. Consumers can also sign a pawtition on Facebook help Merrick donate real, wholesome food to dogs in need.”
When:
Tuesday, October 2 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
*This space is Doggupied — arrive between 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. and
enter to win a year’s supply of food. Ten prizes will be awarded.
Where: Union Square, New York City – NW Corner (Union Square W and E 17th Street)
Why: United we sit. Together we stay. Because dogs deserve real
food and should eat what people eat, for those that join the revolution
by attending Doggupy — furry or not — Merrick Pet Care will donate food
to local shelter animals in partnership with
the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals.
Who: Merrick Pet Care Inc., a leader in the super-premium pet
food category, is declaring a pet food revolution — a revolution in a
dog bowl — with its announcement of a new line of dog food entrees that
brings pet food to an entirely new level. With
a mission to create the most nutritious and wholesome food it can to
help families take better care of their pets. Made in the USA with only
the freshest, locally grown ingredients, the entrees provide balanced
nutrition, with health you can see in your dog’s
bowl, and more importantly, in your dog.
Amanda Lepore FACELIFT for FORTWO Car
Amanda Lepore is a name synonymous with glamour in nightclubs and burlesque halls around the world. ‘The most expensive body on Earth,’ as she is known, and unofficial ambassador of New York City’s nightlife scene was catapulted into the spotlight after being discovered by visionary photographer David LaChapelle.
Breaking into the music scene with ease, Amanda has left a string of hits in her wake – including “My Hair Looks Fierce,” “Cotton Candy,” “Champagne” and her latest offering “Doin’ It My Way.” Lepore continues winning over new fans every day – her recent appearance in a viral video by photographer/director Marco Ovando lip-synching Marina And The Diamond’s hit song “Primadonna” with friends in the New York City nightlife scene prompted Marina herself to exclaim “Oh my god, I died! I love Amanda Lepore so much.”
These days, Amanda is still a jet-setter with an upcoming appearance on Here TV’s new reality show titled Because Of An Earlier Incident, a featured role in Smart Car’s commercial for their Fortwo model airing in a majority of Europe, a stop in Vienna where she wowed crowds at Europe’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser ‘Life Ball’ alongside The Scissor Sisters and as if that weren’t enough, she also served as host for the star-studded GLAAD fundraiser in Manhattan on August 7th. The new show, Because Of An Earlier Incident, is a reality show shot in a documentary style that highlights NYC’s most intriguing artists as they share their insights, inspiration, creative pursuits, and personal style. It debuts on September 28th promising to be reminiscent of the early 80’s street culture and portray NYC as a place to “play,” collaborate, and have fun.
Always a hit in the high end fashion world, Amanda served as both muse and actress for Brazilian fashion designer Sergio K’s 2012 Winter Campaign shot by noted American fashion photographer Terry Richardson. Fans in NYC can also catch her at the Grand Opening of Sephora’s new 45 East 17th Street store on Friday, August 10th from 4-6pm where she will appropriately perform her song “Nails Done” alongside DJ Roxy Cottontail. With her over-the-top lifestyle more in demand than ever before, Amanda is a star burning brighter every day.
For more information and to stay up-to-date on Amanda Lepore, please visit www.peacebisquit.com/artists/
Ernest Kohl releases NEW YORK REMIX from Cosmopolitan Show
International Recording Star ERNEST KOHL’s WORLDWIDE RELEASE of “ANYONE WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” direct from the studio and from the HOT NEW MUSICAL and UPCOMING MOVIE “THE COSMOPOLITAN” written by Golden Globe, Grammy and Emmy Winners Lance Horne and Josh Rhodes!
This musical masterpiece contains no less than 31 sexy sizzling remixes to choose from for your listening pleasure! When you look into someone’s eyes, the words to “ANYONE WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” should echo in your mind and resonate in your heart.
This is THE NEW YORK REMIX – from the Maxi-Single CD Remixes!
Pink Milk at New York City Fringe Fest Aug 10-19
An alluring drama infused with dance, PINK MILK is based on the true story of Alan Turing –
the man basically responsible for ending WWII in Britain but later
criminally charged for being gay who chose chemical castration over
prison and whose death is shrouded in mystery.
Movement, nosebleeds,
electronica, and a talking daisy PINK MILK, inspired by the father of Computer Science, explodes themes of creation, destruction and eternal love.
2012 is internationally known as Alan Turing Year as
it is the centennial anniversary of his birth (6/23/1912) and while
most of the world-wide celebrations will focus on Turing’s technological
and mathematic contributions, PINK MILK explores the uncelebrated side of his genius which ultimately led to his untimely death.This past February, PINK MILK premiered in Chicago where we shared the story of Alan Turing with a combined audience of 700 over
three nights of performances.
Alan is a lonely, gay, Snow White obsessed boy genius who meets
Christopher, a gentle boy with a passion for piano as deep as Alan’s
passion for pi. Their intellects clash in a symphony of science and
art. And as soon as he is there, Christopher is gone. Alan grows older
building technology to replace his lost love. Until the fateful day
Alan meets Arnold, a reckless boy seemingly with a passion for Alan.
But Arnold’s sensual and supposed princely promise leads to the poisoned
apple that causes Alan’s life to spiral out of control. Through
movement, poetry and music, PINK MILK is an experience that explores a
rich fantasy world while navigating complex topics from our present
reality. Remounted after a successful Chicago run, White Elephant is
proud to bring PINK MILK to the 16th Annual New York International
Fringe Festival – FringeNYC and Chicago Fringe Festival.
PINK MILK: a new magical tragedy inspired by the life of Alan Turing coming to FringeNYC August 10 – 19!
FRINGE NYC
Be a producer – Help PINK MILK!
Cyndi Lauper Kinky Boots Music for Broadway
Iconic performer Cyndi Lauper has released “Sex is in the Heel” and a selection of remixes from the upcoming musical Kinky Boots. The remixes are now available on iTunes http://bit.ly/SexIsInTheHeel-
Kinky Boots, the new musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), will have its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago this fall. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots will play the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL) beginning October 2 through November 4, 2012, in anticipation of a 2013 Broadway opening.
In Kinky Boots, Charlie Price is forced to step in and save his family’s shoe factory in Northern England, following the sudden death of his father. Help comes from the unlikeliest angel, a fabulous drag performer named Lola. Together, this improbable duo revitalizes the failing business, while helping one another grow into the men their fathers always dreamed they would become and transforming an entire community through the power of acceptance.
Inspired by a true story and based on the film, Kinky Boots features a warm and witty book by Mr. Fierstein (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies) and a richly diverse musical score from Ms. Lauper, in her stunning theatrical debut. Mr. Mitchell (Hairspray, La Cage, Broadway Bares) has crafted a production bound to move, inspire and set audience’s feet dancing.
CAN’T WAIT!!!!
www.cyndilauper.com
Gay Marriage Brought $259 Million to New York City in 1 Year!
One year after passing the Marriage Equality Act, which allows gay
couples to legally marry, New York City has made an estimated $259
million off marriage license applications, money spent by out-of-city
guests on hotel rooms and the wedding industry in general, the Huffington Post reported.
In a statement regarding the recent economic impact report, Mayor
Bloomberg said: “Marriage equality has made our city more open,
inclusive and free – and it has also helped to create jobs and support
our economy. New York has always been a great place to get married and
since the passage of the Marriage Equality Act, we’re welcoming more and
more couples, their families and friends from around the country and
the world.”
According to Bloomberg news,
at least 8,200 gay-marriage licenses were issued in New York,
accounting for more than 10 percent of the 75,000 wedding licenses
issued in the city in the past year.
Read more and watch the video of New York City council member Christine Quinn shared marrying her partner.
New York City Gay Black Pride Aug. 15
NYC Black Pride celebrates 15 years of
community awareness.
This year’s pride season will kick-off on Wednesday, August 15th with a five day celebration that includes “The Black Pride Heritage Awards which
will honor Tony Award winner Hinton Battle, highly acclaimed Director and Producer
of Paris Is Burning, Jennie Livingston and Senator Eric Adams, among others.
In celebration of this incredible milestone, we have expanded our committee of
health organizations, local business and community leaders to also include youth
organizers and media companies. Lee Soulja, the executive director of NYC Black
Pride says, “We are striving to be a better, more united community organization and
present a quality program of cultural events. We want to not only lead by example
to our youth but also empower our youth to take control of their lives and future.”
Lee Soulja continues, “Let’s be the change we seek!”
NYC Black Pride will begin on Wednesday August 15, 2012 and run through Sunday
August 19, 2012 (Nycblackpride.com) or (Facebook) .
Here is a complete listing of the 15th Annual agenda;
Wednesday August 15th 2012
7:00pm – 10:00pm GMAD Presents
THE BLACK PRIDE HERITAGE AWARDS
The Schomburg Center .. 515 Lenox Avenue (135th Street)
Thursday August 16th 2012
3:30pm – 5:00pm SAGE Presents “A Salute to Our Seniors”
SAGE Center .. 305 7th Avenue (btwn 27th & 28th Street)
Friday August 17th 2012 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Harlem United Presents THE BLACK PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL
Helen Mills Theater .. 137 W. 26th Street (btwn 6th & 7th Avenues)
Saturday August 18th 2012 3:00pm – 8:00pm
The Big Brothers Network Presents THE XXL RECEPTION
Hurley”s .. 232 W. 48th Street (btwn Broadway & 8th Avenue)
7:00pm – 4:00am GMHC Presents THE LATEX BALL
Roseland Ballroom .. 239 W. 52nd Street (Broadway & 8th Avenue)
Sunday August 19th 2012 1:00pm – 3:00pm CHURCH SERVICES
Rivers at Rehoboth .. 310 W. 139th Street (Frederick Douglas Blvd & Edgecombe)
12:00pm – 4:00pm HARLEM SUNDAY BRUNCH
Billie’s Black Restaurant .. 271 W. 119th Street (btwn St. Nicholas & Frederick Douglas Blvd)
3:00pm – 8:00pm UNITED: The Black Pride Pier Dance
South Street Seaport .. 89 South Street (Fulton Street)
New York City AIDS Memorial for St Vincents Park
Manhattan’s Community Board 2 approved a new design for a New York City AIDS Memorial in Greenwich Village on a 17,000 square-foot triangle-shaped plot of land .
The design calls for a grove of trees reflected infinitely by
12-foot-long mirrors was selected for New York’s first large-scale
AIDS memorial.
The winning proposal, from Studio a+i, a Brooklyn, N.Y. architecture
firm, beat out 474 other entries in the AIDS Memorial Park competition.
Hosted byArchitectural Record, Architizer, and the
AIDS Memorial Park organization, the competition challenged designers
and non-designers to create a park for an unused triangular lot in
Manhattan’s West Village neighborhood.
The fenced-in site, which is next to the former St. Vincent’s
Hospital—one of the first in the nation to offer HIV treatment—has
17,000 square feet on the street level, as well as 10,000 square feet
below-grade, which the winning plan proposes to use as exhibition space.
Connected by tunnels to St. Vincent’s, the site had been used as a
loading dock as well as for storage of liquid oxygen tanks, until the
hospital closed in 2010.
read more.
Send Michael Cavnaugh to World AIDS Conference in Washington D.C
HIVHero.org, formerly GayLifeNYC.org, is the Web site for HIV Experience Resources Organization (HERO), a non-profit organization operating in New York State.
For several years, New Yorker Michael Cavnaugh has given of himself tirelessly to help this cause.
“Please
help me get to the World AIDS Conference in Washington D.C. I plan on
producing a series of videos from the conference to share with all
HIV/AIDS organizations free of charge.
Even $5 would help.
Please go to the link and donate to my campaign and help us help others.”
HIV HERO .org
Ernest Kohl’s “Anyone Who’s Ever Been in Love”
HE’S BACK! International Recording Star ERNEST KOHL’s WORLDWIDE RELEASE of “ANYONE
WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” direct from the studio and from the HOT NEW
MUSICAL and UPCOMING MOVIE “THE COSMOPOLITAN” written by Golden Globe,
Grammy and Emmy Winners Lance Horne and Josh Rhodes!
This musical
masterpiece contains no less than 30 sexy sizzling remixes to choose
from for your listening pleasure! When you look into someone’s eyes, the
words to “ANYONE WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” should echo in your mind and
resonate in your heart.
WATCH / LISTEN NOW
Bette Midler and Barry Manilow Back to the Bathhouse
Bette Midler and Barry Manilow go back to
their roots in bawdy tribute comedy
BETTE & BARRY: BACK TO THE BATHHOUSE
August 1 & 15 at Laurie Beechman Theatre
Bette Midler tribute artist Donna Maxon revisits the glorious 70’s
with her new cabaret show BETTE & BARRY: BACK TO THE BATHHOUSE co-written by Maxon and director Michael Schiralli. Maxon stars as the Divine Miss M, performing a hilariously bawdy act of tunes, monologues, and jokes.
The show co-stars musical director Fonda
Feingold as Barry Manilow, and the duo proudly pays homage to the
partnership that Midler and Manilow began at New York’s Continental
Baths in 1970.
BETTE & BARRY: BACK TO THE BATHHOUSE
runs Wednesdays, August 1 and 15
at 7:30 PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre inside West Bank Cafe (407 West 42 Street at 9th Avenue).
Tickets are $20. A full dinner menu and a full bar are available; there is a $15 per person food/drink
minimum. To purchase tickets call 212-352-3101 or visit www.SpinCycleNYC.com
BETTE & BARRY: BACK TO THE BATHHOUSE is a theatrical imagining of
current-day Midler and Manilow returning for “one more show, for old
times sake” at the legendary Continental Bathhouse. Incorporating
songs from throughout both Midler’s career (Wind Beneath My Wings,
Delta Dawn, Friends, and more) and Manilow’s (Copacabana, Looks Like
We Made It, Mandy, and others), the banter between the pair touches on
highlights of their career, including a touching reminiscence of
friends from their bathhouse days lost to AIDS. While Maxon has a
long career as a Bette Midler tribute artist, this show marks the
theatrical debut of Fonda Feingold (a woman) as Barry Manilow —
America’s foremost professional Barry Manilow drag king!
Rooftop BBQ discount for July 14th Benefit
“I’m From Driftwood”
Summer Rooftop BBQ Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, July 14
Time: 4:00 – 8:00PM
Location: Casa de Costa Gallery Space,
11 Stone Street, 6th Floor, NYC
Tickets: $50
(only $40 for Best Gay New York readers!)
“I’m From Driftwood” (www.imfromdriftwood.com)
is creating the world’s largest online archive of personal LGBTQ
stories to deepen our understanding of each other, preserve our history,
and open hearts and minds. It is currently working on its Elder
Community Spotlight, which will feature stories from members of the
Elder LGBT Community. In order to finish the project, IFD is having a
Rooftop BBQ to help raise funds.
We’re offering Best Gay New York readers a $10 discount
to come have a great time and learn more about I’m From Driftwood.
Please contact Nathan (nathan@imfromdriftwood.com) for details on how to receive
this discount.
With an open bar by El Dorado Rum,
Brooklyn Brewery, and Tito’s Vodka, and BBQ prepared by Chef Paul
Busey, the Rooftop BBQ will be held at Casa de Costa gallery space in
lower Manhattan, on Saturday, July 14, from 4:00 – 8:00pm. The
impressive and growing list of Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction items
include:
– Frette, $1000 of items
– Wicked: The Musical (2 tickets and backstage passes)
– Channing Daughters Vineyard tour, tasting, and 2-4 bottles.
– Framed art by photographer Josh McNey
– Dirty Sugar Photography: 1-hour photo service
– $250 Marriott Reward Cheques
– Dessert Truck, Chocolate Souffle Class for 2
– Uber app (your on-demand private driver; get a cab anywhere, any time), $100 credit
– Sustainable NYC gift card
– Leslie Lohman Museum membership and magazines
– Smitten Kitten gift card
– Marimacho – bowtie and belt
– Autostraddle tote bag
– The Grey Dog gift card
SEE YOU THERE!
– Butter Lane Cupcakes gift certificate for 2 dozen cupcakes
Casting Call…LGBT Families Wanted
“WIFE SWAP,” ABC’S HIT PRIMETIME SHOW
RETURNS FOR SEVENTH SEASON,
AWESOME LGBT FAMILIES
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW!
Producers of ABC’s top rated show, “Wife Swap” are searching NEW YORK for families to appear on their very own episode of the popular show. The premise of “Wife Swap” is that the
mother from each household swaps places for one week to experience how another family lives. It is an
incredible family experience and opportunity to both learn and teach different family values.
Wife Swap is a fascinating story of what happens when two married couples see themselves and their
spouses in a whole new light. The New York Post says, “It should be called ‘Life Swap’ because it’s not just
the wives who learn something here. It’s the families.”
Ever wonder if the grass is greener on the other side? Well, this is your chance! We’re searching for
traditional and non-traditional families; parents and kids who love sports; households with strict rules and no
rules; vegetarian families and families who eat anything; moms and dads who love the arts and families who
just want to have fun…along with every one in between.
Potential families can live anywhere in the United States, but producers are in (TOWN/STATE) this week
(OR DATES) meeting moms, dads and kids who are up for this amazing opportunity. Families who are
interested in applying for the show should consist of two parents and have at least one child, age six or
older, living at home.
To submit for the show please call 855-777-SWAP (7927),
or email a family photo and
description to: wifeswap@zodiakusa.com.
If you are a family unit (two parents and children between the ages of 6 -18) who love an adventure, please
contact us today!
For more information visit www.zodiakusa.com and click on WifeSwap.
Small Spaces Big Prices in New York City
People often ask what does a small apartment in New York City sell for? Of course, you can find a variety of prices – and various conditions!
NY Curbed just featured 10 tiny studio apartments – all about $1000 a square foot.
So $300,000 gets you about 300 square feet! OUCH!
Hedda Lettuce – What is Gay Pride
This week, HEDDA LETTUCE Said, “The gay community owns the month of June. Yea bitches, that’s how we
roll. City after city celebrate gay pride consisting of a parades
teeming with half clad men; lesbians flashing their tits; drag queens
flashing their asses in colorful head dresses and six inch stilettos;
and leather queens in harnesses showing more skin than necessary. I am
still blind in my right eye after glimpsing a 75 year old mans sagging
ass in a pair of leather chaps. Personally that does not say pride to
me. It says lipo and perhaps a good stretch mark cream.”
DOES THIS SAY PRIDE?
When you hear a word used so often, one forgets the meaning. So I
went to my handy dandy dictionary to look up the word pride; here is
what popped up.
PRIDE
1. A sense of one’s own proper dignity or value; self-respect. (How a dimpled ass in chaps says self-respect I will never know)
2. Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement.
(When I satisfy a man, and the gentleman sends me a card afterward
telling me what I great job I did, my chest does swell with pride)
3. Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment;
haughtiness. (There have been times when I have mistaken arrogance with
pride. For instance, when I am in a room filled with other drag queens
and I look around and say to myself, “What a sick group of people.
Standing there with their balls shoved up their asses and razor bumps on
their tits. I am so much better than these deviants.” Then I catch a
glimpse of my five o’clock shadow in a mirror and I am snapped back into
humility)
4. A flamboyant or impressive group. (This is my favorite definition, which I believe accurately describes our community)
Read about Hedda’s great pride float story!
Occupy The Disco New York OXD
(OXD), a New York City based movement, was created by three music lovers, Ru Bhatt, Josh Appelbaum, and Tadeu Magalhães.
MISSION OXD:
It was through music and nightlife that gay people in New York City,
for decades, changed concepts, gained supporters, and helped others be
happy with who they are all over the world. Our music re-shaped the mainstream, pushed boundaries, united our community, and made room for the future.
Mainstream music has now adopted much of our sound. Nightclub
promoters and DJs are pushed to only give us that which is familiar,
that which is safe. As such, many members of our community have lost the
ability to question, to experience the unknown. We must uphold our
legacy as cultural leaders in society and continue to evolve.
Our goal is simple: to re-unite the gay community in NYC through
music. To create rich and fun experiences. To dance. To feel free. To
move beyond what’s familiar. To reclaim our role as tastemakers. We want
to go further than what we already know and be surprised with new,
exciting music. And we will work to bring this back.
This is our call: Occupy The Disco.
There are now parties happening in NY which you can find on their blog –
see also OCCUPY THE DISCO on FACEBOOK
PLUS , WATCH THE VIDEO by Grammy award-winning producer and DJ David Morales with former Moloko chanteuse and Irish disco diva, Róisín Murphy. Morales is
famous for his days DJing at Paradise Garage, Stereo and Ministry of
Sound, as well as his remixes of pop songs.
Creating a veritable “dream team” of sorts, Murphy’s vocals smoothly complement Morales’ robust production. The song’s lyrics (and video)
elicit images of times past; mourning the end of many different “golden
eras”, while leaving it open to the listener to interpret which era is
in question. While we think the original is great, we prefer this remix
as Morales finishes it off with his signature disco beat.
released on iTunes – and soon a new CD!
WATCH THE VIDEO
Gay Pride all over New York City and Beyond
Gay pride Month all over NEW YORK!!
Brooklyn Pride June 6-9, 2012
Long Island Pride June 9
Maplewood NJ Pride June 9
Rockland County June 10
Hudson valley Pride June 15-17
The Big Rally NYC June 16
Garden Party for The Center June 18
Dyke March June 23
Harlem Pride June 23
The main events – New York City Pride
aka Heritage of Pride
Rapture on the River June 23
The March! Biggest in the world! with Cyndi Lauper June 24
PrideFest June 24
The Pier Dance June 25
Broadway Bares Happy Ending June 17
Sunday, June 17, 9:30 pm & Midnight
Roseland Ballroom @ 239 West 52nd Street, NYC
The hotly anticipated Broadway Bares will pay tribute to our
favorite fairy tales as only the modern-day burlesque show could when
this year’s edition of the immensely popular event becomes Broadway Bares XXII: Happy Endings.
Tickets are on sale now for the return of Broadway’s most anxiously
awaited annual event, which combines the naughtiness of burlesque and
the razzle-dazzle of Broadway.
In this 22nd edition of Broadway Bares, more than 200 of New
York’s sexiest and most delectable dancers will take you to a land
where rubbing a magic lamp reveals more than just a genie. These
storybook happy endings would make the seven dwarfs whistle before and
after they work.
Special guests, who will be sure to awaken even the sleepiest beauty, will be announced at a later date.
Get tickets now
or call 212.840.0770, ext. 268. Prices range from $60-$750. VIP tickets
include open bar and special viewing areas. Also available is the
exclusive “Stripper Spectacular” package, which includes a reserved
table seat at either show, admission to a private cocktail party, a
backstage tour and more.
Meet some of your favorite Broadway Bares performers as only Broadway Bares XXII: Happy Endings could imagine them. View slideshow.
Broadway Bares was created by Tony Award-winner Jerry
Mitchell, who also serves as executive producer, and is produced by
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, led by Producing Director Michael
Graziano. This year’s edition is directed by Lee Wilkins.
Last year’s Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece delivered as none others have in the past, raising $1,103,072, the highest total of any edition of Bares. The first Broadway Bares featured seven dancers stripping on a bar and raised more than $8,000. To date, the 21 editions of Broadway Bares have raised more than $8.6 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Fabulous, One More Time: A Sylvester Concert
Kendrell Bowman is a celebrity stylist based out of NYC.
He is currently working on a project with his partner called FABULOUS, ONE MORE TIME: A SYLVESTER CONCERT.
Kendrall is the Creative Director/
Costume Designer for the show. His partner Anthony Wayne (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Anything Goes)will be playing the 1970’s disco singer/gay icon. The concert will tell the life of Sylvester through his music.
The cast includes Anastacia McCleskey and Jaqueline Arnold as Two Tons of Fun/ The Weather Girls. (Both ladies are also in Priscilla Queen of the Desert as The Divas).
The show will take place at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC on July 29, 2012. Anthony wrote the show and funding the entire project out of his pocket. He’s very passionate about bringing awareness to HIV/Aids in the community, but reaching our generation with music, joy and laughter.
THEY HAVE JUST LAUNCHED A KICKSTARTER FUND AND NEED YOUR HELP!
“ I had a vision to create something that I, being part of the Broadway
community, could give back to the world and need your help to make it
happen. Out of my own pocket, I’ve started my own production company (awayne Productions, Inc.
), paid for Rehearsals, 5 Cast Members, 8 Band Members, Costumes and
ALL Marketing Outlets for this show.” says Anthony.
“It hasn’t been easy, but knowing
how many people will be inspired keeps me driven beyond belief.To be
able to put on this show and let world see Sylvester I need your
help. Your funding will cover the costumes, band, technical crew and I
promise you that We will put on the best show NYC has seen! Please help
me reach my goal, DONATE, bring your best dancing shoes and I’LL SEE
YOU AT THE SHOW!!!!“
If you donate $51, you can even get a free ticket to a private workshop rehearsal!
Go to Kickstarter now.
New York Couple for Toronto Gay Pride Parade Wedding
Tourism Toronto and Pride Toronto are hosting a New York City based contest, marrying one lucky LGBTQ couple during Toronto’s 2012 Pride Festival.
Toronto’s Pride Festival is among the largest in the world, attracting an estimated one million people with visitors from all over the globe. This year’s festival starts on June 22 and concludes with the marquee event, the Toronto Pride Parade, on July 1. The winning couple will receive an exclusive wedding gift from Tourism Toronto, including two round trip Executive Class airline tickets from New York City to Toronto on Air Canada, wedding attire, hotel accommodations at the luxurious Windsor Arms Hotel, ground transfers, marriage ceremony as part of the Pride Parade, and more, valued at more than $20,000.
If you and your partner want to be the ones saying, “I do,” on a float at
the Toronto Pride Parade, then take a photo on top of the giant wedding cake
at 166 8th Avenue in New York from June 1-3, 11am-11pm to enter.
“Toronto is the first jurisdiction in North America to conduct same sex marriages and continues to be one of the hottest destinations for gay couples,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of Tourism Toronto. “We are proud of the decade long legacy of gay marriage in Toronto.” Kevin Beaulieu, Executive Director, Pride Toronto said “Pride Toronto is pleased to once again partner with Tourism Toronto inviting people to join us in Canada’s largest celebration of LGBTQ history, courage, and diversity. Our marketing partnership with Tourism Toronto is building momentum in out of town markets as we move towards our World Pride celebrations in 2014.”
If you know someone in NEW YORK interested, TELL THEM!
