VOTE FOR NICK ADAMS – AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
Priscilla Queen of the Desert has been nominated
for several Audience Choice Awards!
After a week of fan voting, nominations have been announced for the 12th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, the only major theater prize chosen by Broadway theatergoers.
VOTE FOR NICK!!! Vote for his 3 categories and his show. HURRY – ENDS MAY 12TH!
Favorite Musical Favorite Diva Performance Favorite Funny Performance
and Favorite Breakthrough Performance
And if you have not seen it – GET TICKETS for PRISCILLA ON BROADWAY!
Our FAVORITE SHOW OF THE YEAR!! If you bhave seen it – GO AGAIN!
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Gay Pride Weekend Concert with Amanda Lepore, Cazwell, hostess Joey Arias and MORE
GAY PRIDE WEEKEND
WITH AMANDA LEPORE!
Saturday June 25th
Amanda Lepore’s LIVE show at NYC’s Highline Ballroom debuting her album “I…Amanda Lepore” with Cazwell, The Ones, Roxy Cottontail, Cherie Lily, Miss Lawrence (of Real Housewives of Atlanta) and more very special guests to be announced!!!
Hosted by JOEY ARIAS!
Limted $15 tix (only until May 20)
Get yours before the prices go up!!! Password: MARILYN
These are only $15 tix and are limited so please dont pass this code around. This is going to be such a kickass Gay Pride Weekend event – we’ll be releasing more artists in the coming weeks!
Click HERE for $15 tix with the code “Marilyn”
Thanks to Daniel Nardicio !
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Nick Adams Aids Walk New York Fundraising Efforts
We just saw PRISCILLA on Broadway this week! WOW! What an eye-popping, show-stopping performance! Everyone does a fantastic job, but of course, our heart has always belonged to Nick Adams, since I first saw him onstage in 2005.
We’ll be covering it more in a couple weeks, and catching up with the ever adorable, super-talented Nick Adams with an interview right here at BestGayNewYork.com, in the coming weeks!
But for now, you should know, Priscilla US will be singing at the kick off of the 2011 AIDS Walk NY on May 15th!
And Nick is walking and raising money again this year. Nick is part of the BROADWAY IMPACT group which is a community of actors, directors, stage managers, fans, producers — pretty much anyone who has ever seen, been in or worked on a Broadway show — united by the simple belief that anyone who wants to should be able to get married.
“We’re very proud to be apart of the 2011 NY Aids Walk!”
Nick gives, and gives and gives whenever he can to great causes like Broadway Bares and AIDS WALK NY. (He has even been crowned Broadway Hero by GayLifeNYC.org.) “I enjoy giving my time to great causes, and it makes me feel good to know I can help in some way.”
Nick sent us this note, to share with our readers….
Hey Friends! I just wanted to take a minute to ask for your help in raising money for AIDS WALK NYC. The cast of Priscialla is raising money for this worthy cause, and I thought it would be great if my fans rallied together and gave the most.
If we can reach my personal goal of raising $3,000 I will pick one lucky subscriber to recieve an autographed program from the show. If we hit $6,000 I will send out 5 autographed programs, and if we break $15,000 I will send someone special a program autographed by everyone in the entire cast!
Additionally, anyone donating $500 or more, I will send them an autographed program (simply email us a proof of donation along with your shipping address).
xoxox.
~ Nick Adams
Nick Adams’ Donation Page for AIDS WALK NYC
UPDATE !!! Monday May 2nd –
Thanks for everyone who donated after my last e-mail for AIDS Walk NYC! I was able to break my original goal of $3,000 and am now the #1 fundraiser from the cast! Thanks!
I wanted to up the stakes and see if we could get some more folks giving. If you’ve ever dreamt about getting a backstage tour of Priscilla from me, this is your chance. For every person that gives $500 or more, I will arrange to give you a personal backstage tour. Simply get tickets to the show of your choice and I’ll meet you after the show and give you a private tour. Some people have been paying $5,000 – $10,000 to get backstage tours, so to be able to get one in exchange for a tax deductible dontation of only $500, is AMAZING.
Nick Adams’ Donation Page for AIDS WALK NYC
Since we reached my personal goal of raising $3,000 I will pick one lucky subscriber to recieve an autographed program from the show.
If we hit $6,000 I will send out 5 autographed programs, and if we break $15,000 I will send someone special a program / poster autographed by everyone in the entire cast!
Nick Adams’ Donation Page for AIDS WALK NYC
Additionally, anyone donating $500 or more, I will send them an autographed program (simply email us a proof of donation along with your shipping address) AND I WILL GIVE THEM A PRIVATE BACKSTAGE TOUR ($5k value).
Nick Adams’ Donation Page for AIDS WALK NYC
xoxox.
~ Nick Adams
Nick Adams’ Donation Page for AIDS WALK NYC
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William Blake LIVE FROM NEW YORK Returns to Birdland May 2
Can I just say, I have never been a big fan of Karaoke! Although, in New York it can be really good sometimes.
I was in a tiny neighborhood bar the other night having my last call, and some theatre folks were doing Karaoke, practicing their voices and styles. Nothing exciting. In walks William Blake. You may recall, William first appeared on the fourth season of the American Idol as a contestant on the Hollywood stage. He then released his first studio recorded album which entitled “Day Dreamer” in 2005.
So here I am sipping the last of my drink, and THAT VOICE! I almost dropped my drink as I got a front row seat to that magical voice and William belted out several numbers!
Last year, the Carneggie Hall witnessed his debut, singing as a guest vocalist in Standard Time With Michael Feinstein. The Dallas born singer was also featured in the Jim Caruso’s Cast Party in the Town Hall, alongside him are Liza Minelli, Chita Rivera, and many other stars. He also has acting repertoire in his resume. Talk about an upcoming powerhouse!
To celebrate the release of Cavern Records “William Blake: Live from New York,” Jim Caruso is pleased to announce that singer William Blake will return to the Birdland stage, New York, on May 2nd at 7 P.M, where the album itself was recorded on September, last year. Michael Thomas Murray will once again, join with him in this first part of Broadway Birdland concerts.
GO SEE THIS SHOW!
William Blake Monday, May 2 at 7pm
Broadway at Birdland 315 West 44 Street, NYC
212-581-3080 or BirdlandJazz.com
$30 cover charge, $10 food/drink minimum
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Mister Chase releases ADDICTED on iTunes – New Video Coming
You may have seen him perform at our party this past week at VLADA….
Mister Chase has a new song
ADDICTED and he has been busy shooting tons of cool video footage! More cameras, more dancers, more props than the previous HOT VIDEOS.
We can’t wait to see it. Plus Chase hinted he has a couple more surprises he will be unveiling this summer. So stay tuned for more details. We’ll let you know when the video is ready – and you can download ADDICTED now on iTunes! Listen to ADDICTED on YouTube now!
Go to OFFICIAL CHASE for everything CHASE!
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CHOCOLATE FEST SATURDAY April 30th
Bucks County Chocolate Show
SATURDAY April 30 10am – 4pm
Eagle Fire Company 46 N. Sugan Road, New Hope, PA
Chocolatiers and Gourmet foods…
High quality products with fresh flavors and local ingredients.
Artisanal products to sample and buy. Demos to learn the latest trends.
MORE INFO – see you there!
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Gay Life NYC.org Talks with Jonathan D. Lovitz
from Gay Life NYC.org
turns his camera on JONATHAN D. LOVITZ –
Broadway Hero of the month.
Actor, singer and model Jonathan D. Lovitz stands out in a crowd. Jonathan has an extensive stage resume and is as down home as apple pie!
Jonathan is one of those actors who exudes positive energy that effects those around him. His smile, is without a doubt contagious.
You may have read his name earlier this month
gay man was excused from jury duty in New York last week because he said that discrimination against gays makes him a second-class citizen and therefore he couldn’t be impartial.
Jonathan wrote on his Facebook page, “I raised my hand and said, ‘Since I can’t get married or adopt a child in the state of New York, I can’t possibly be an impartial judge of a citizen when I am considered a second class citizen in the eyes of the justice system.’”
“And he got off the case!” reported Village Voice columnist Michael Musto. “And that’s how the new phenomenon of ‘jury duty blocking’ was born.”
Jonathan is also a part of Setup Squad premiering this month on Logo.
the scoop – No-nonsense Renee Lee has the business solution for people who stink at dating: she hooks them up with professional “wing” women and men from her agency.
From the producers of “Pawn Stars,” “Setup Squad” is a docu-reality series where relationship misfits get saved from themselves by experts who coach them in ‘the art of the pickup.’ The “wing” women and men are snappy and sexy: two straight women, a lesbian, and a gay man (hunky Broadway star, Jonathan D. Lovitz) – all fierce and fun and full of opinions about their ineffectual clients.
They give clients a crash dating makeover, transforming them from ‘shabby & shy’ to ‘chic & confident’. Then they provide a real shot at love, breaking the ice for them in social settings. Then the real dramas unfold. Will they land the deal? Or get snubbed by their intended target? And what happens when one of the experts gets a little too cozy with their client? Find out in this highly charged reality series combining the most sizzling parts of dating shows with the most electric elements of workplace dramas.’
Jonathan says, “What started off as being the youngest kid in the family dying for attention had turned into an incredibly exciting life in theatre, film, and tv.
After years wanting to be an engineer, astronaut, and diplomat I landed on the next logical career choice: actor and entertainer!
I’ve been so blessed (and so jetlagged) to have traveled to all 50 states as well as amazing destinations in North America and Europe performing in things as varied as big Broadway musicals to insane 24-hour commercial shoots. I feel like the luckiest man on Earth, and I hope it’s just the beginning!”
Jonathan has worked consistently as a stage actor and dedicated countless hours to organizations such as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. His participation included the annual Broadway Flea Market and Broadway Bares. He was a special performer at the Broadway Bares: Classic event held to honor the best of the first 20 years of Broadway Bares, recreating Pan from 2007’s “Myth Behavior” and later danced with Vanessa Williams in the opening of Broadway Bares XX: Strip-Opoly. He also appears regularly at events throughout New York City for organizations including the Ali Forney Center and UCP of NYC.
Please check out Jonathan’s Interview with GayLifeNYC.org and his IT GETS BETTER VIDEO.
Gay Life NYC.org has an amazing collection of inspiring videos on You Tube!
GLBT Travel Expo Tuesday April 26th at the Center
is an exciting new event where you can learn about new travel destinations, rediscover old ones, find glbt friendly travel providers and get information to plan your next vacation.
Exhibitors will include:
Airlines
Hotels
Trains
Cruise lines
Car Rentals
Resorts
Exotic Destinations
Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Travel Magazines
Every one of them reaching out to the glbt consumer.
Attendees will be able to get the latest travel information, get special travel packages and great deals from the very best travel providers as well as win great prizes.
2 night stay in the Hotel of South Beach
2 night stay at the DC Comfort Inn
2 GLO TV gift travel bags
April 26, 2011 New York @ The LGBT Center
208 W. 13th Street NYC, NY 10011
Show hours – 4-8 pm
Stop by our booth! Look for the big PINK CROWNS!
BEST GAY NEW YORK.com as well as their sister sites Best Gay Cities.com, Best Gay News and the Best Gay Travel Guide.com.
We’ll be playing the hot new gay trivia game sweeping Christopher Street and the Castro. HOMOgenius! We’ll be testing you GAY IQ and giving away prizes!
Including……
gift cards from one of our favorite restaurants! ONE IF BY LAND.
condoms by SIR RICHARDS CONDOMS – the finest condoms!
FREE Best Gay New York shopping bags and more!
Stop by and say HI!
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Best Gay New York.com Turns Three at VLADA April 24th
Do you know what you are doing yet for Easter?
Perhaps a traditional dinner with family?
or maybe a non-traditional
fabulous brunch with friends?
or just looking to get your free drink on??
It’s been a while since we have been in NYC. Most of you we know – some of you we have not met yet, face to face. And since BestGayNewYork.com is turning THREE this month, we’re having a little party! And YOU are personally invited to come celebrate with us!
Easter Sunday April 24th 8-10pm
at VLADA 331 West 51st Street
Come out for a fun meet-and-greet with BestGayNewYork.com owners
Derrick Sorles and Michael Snell
VLADA will be serving up complimentary beer, wine and their spectacular infused vodkas for the first hour!
And there will be a special Live performance by Michael Chase DiMartino!
There were will be fabulous people like yourself! Plus some local bloggers and writers, movers and shakers, as well as a few well known New York personalities. And maybe a go-go boy…or two? Plus some cool free giveaways! We’re expecting Jesse Archer, Casper Andreas, Nick Adams, and More!
Due to limited space and number of guests we can accommodate, please RSVP and get your name on the guest list. 773-878-5323 or by email. Do Not Call VLADA. There is no cover charge of course, this is a free private event, but we can only accept a limited number of guests and will take names on a first come basis. You can bring a guest – just tell me +1 in your response. WE HOPE YOU CAN COME!
THANKS to VLADA!
voted New York’s best Vodka Bar (TimeOut Magazine)
Known for their Award winning infused vodkas
and Voted best gay bar 4 years in a row.
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SEX ON THE BEACH…A comedy about the Sex Industry – Spanish Caribbean Style
In the sea of contradictions that is the Spanish Caribbean, these three characters of different gender and circumstances find that the best way to leave their respective countries is through practicing the oldest profession.
The transvestite La Caramelo,
the Hustler Brazo E’ Niño and
the Cuban Escort Esperanza fight their demons in hilarious and dramatic ways by confronting the choices that have taken them to where they are and the dreams they are still not ready to give up.
This play was presented to great acclaimed in Spanish in January 2006 and won the HOLA (Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors) and was nominated for an ACE award. A new production is in the works under the direction of the Award Winning Director Alfred Preisser.
NOW IN NEW YORK!
Times Square Arts Center – The Off-Broadway Theatre
300 West 43rd St. (at 8th Avenue), 5th Floor Performances Begin May 6th
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PBS to show Stonewall Uprising April 25th
I talked with two people recently under the age of 25, who had no clue!
When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for the next six days. The Stonewall riots, as they came to be known, marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world.
DID YOU KNOW? In the late 1960s, the American Psychiatric Association still classified homosexuality as a mental disorder, and gay men and lesbian women received almost universal moral condemnation from mainstream religions. The act of homosexual sex, even in private homes, was punishable by a light fine, 20 years in prison, or even a life sentence!!
New York City had the largest gay population in the United States. It was also the city that most aggressively upheld anti-sodomy laws. In the mid-1960s New York created police vice squads to raid gay bars and baths, and began using decoys to solicit and entrap gays. By 1966 over 100 men a week were arrested as a result of this effort. “It was a nightmare for the lesbian or gay man who was arrested and caught up in the juggernaut but it was also a nightmare for the lesbians or gay men who lived in the closet,” Yale Law School professor William Eskridge says in the film. “This produced an enormous amount of anger within the lesbian and gay community in New York City. Eventually something was bound to blow.”
STONEWALL UPRISING is a very important film we should all see! PBS and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is airing it on Monday, April 25th! Check your local listings! GET A SNEAK PEAK ONLINE.
Coming soon to DVD!
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Times Square Social Anniversary Party at Gossip BarApril 20th
CELEBRATE 7 GREAT YEARS OF EVENTS
Featuring: * Celebrity Guests * No Cover * FREE DRINKS (Kloppenburg Cider from 6-7pm) * Drink Specials * Hundreds of Amazing Guys * Giveaways * Reality Show Casting Call * Free Tarot Card Readings and more *
Wed 4/20 6-9pm – TIMES SQUARE SOCIAL
The Hit GAY Networking Party presented By TheMenEvent and Edge Network
Gossip Bar 733 9th Ave
CELEBRITY GUESTS – Meet celebs including EDWARD WATTS & MATT LEISY from the cast of THE FANTASTICKS. PLUS we will have additional cast members from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows join us. So exciting!
GIVEAWAYS: Arrive by 6:30! We will be giving away over 15 pairs of tickets to Broadway and Off Broadway shows including Priscilla Queen of the Desert, LA CAGE, Lombardi, People in the Picture and more. Plus we have lots of DVD Giveaways including Walking Dead, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie and more.
PLUS Logo TV’s new reality dating show SETUP SQUAD will be offering a special gift to all attendees (while supplies last). Get there early!
RSVP ONLINE
La Cage Aux Folles’ Cagelles Hit Times Square
On Monday, April 11, members of “The Cagelles” from the Broadway revival of La Cage Aux Folles joined tourists in Times Square to kick off Garnier’s Cleaner Greener World Tour, which will collect and recycle used beauty products.
Millions of pieces of waste are expected to be collected by Garnier during the tour, which will continue on into Cincinnati, Nashville, Fort Worth, Detroit, and New Orleans.
LA CAGE
Theater Mania
Bruce Vilanch at Queens Theatre May 7th
The six-time Emmy Award-winner is known to those ‘in the know’ in Hollywood and New York as “the fat guy who writes everyone’s jokes.”
He is best known as a writer for TV awards shows; he’s co-written 21 Oscar broadcasts, as well as a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys and Emmys and his 4-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as both a performer and writer.
This years Oscars with James Franco – was a little…strange….
New York magazine caught up with Bruce Vilanch recently and asked him what happened.
“I have to call James Franco and tell him the show’s over,” Vilanch quipped. “He doesn’t know. He took a nap and he woke up in class.”
Was Vilanch saying Franco’s sleepy performance was due to an actual lack of sleep?
“He has so many balls in the air, he didn’t get to town till Thursday before the show on Sunday. And so we e-mailed a lot. But we had a lot of meetings. He had a bunch of people who were writing for him, and if it had been him alone, it would have been different. But it was him and Anne Hathaway, and they both had to be serviced. So there was a lot of communication beforehand. But he didn’t get there.”
Vilanch continued: “I don’t think he realized how big a deal it is to do it until he was actually confronted with it. I think he thought he would kind of … I don’t know what he thought. I thought maybe it was a performance-art prank, and then I realized he sincerely wanted to do it. But it’s outside of those guys’ comfort zones. The only people who know how to host those shows are people who get up onstage every night and say, ‘Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. A funny thing happened … ‘ Or people like Bette [Midler] who get up and sing all night and tell stories.”
Was Franco maybe stoned, as was rumored? “No, he wasn’t high,” Vilanch said. “I was with him, and he wasn’t high. And I asked him, ‘Are you high, and can I have some?’ And he said no to both.”
BRUCE is performing on May 7th at Queens Theatre in the Park.
Tickets are $37, Senior $35, Student $22 and are now available online at Queens Theatre or by calling 718-760-0064. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Box Office, 1 hour prior to performances, if available.
Running Time: 90 minutes
Bruce Vilanch Tribute site
We Got Bruce
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Jesse Archer Has Fire Island Web Series in the Works
What better place for a gay comedy series?!
Jesse Archer and Sean Hanley.
Fire Island Pines is where the sun meets the sand—free of hesitation, oppression, or explanation! It’s the fantasy every gay man dreamed of as a child—The Island of Misfit Boys!
Check your inhibitions on the mainland and hop aboard the fairy ferry to a land where carefree men frolic in the skimpiest fashions as if the stuffy outside world didn’t exist. Stroll exclusive boardwalks where the flip-flops are fierce and the only thing stronger than the golden Adonis-like men are the cocktails at Low Tea!
Take a peek into the lives of one summer house in Half-Share. Sometimes debaucherous, usually randy, and always outrageous… When you share a house on Fire Island with six gay men, anything can happen. And often does!
We live in the Web 3.0 world, where anything is possible.
Video may have killed the radio star, but the internet is definitely reviving the careers of the TV star! When Lisa Kudrow (Friends) was unable to get the roles she wanted, she decided to co-produce the original Internet comedy Web Therapy. After three successful online seasons, Showtime was so impressed they bought it for their lineup. Similarly, the TV hospital spoof Childrens Hospital (Rob Corddry—Hot Tub Time Machine), was launched as a web-series and just made its network premiere after being snapped up by the Cartoon Network.
Today, content creators are easily able to distribute through many avenues: DVD (compilations in this case), Video On Demand, iTunes, YouTube, Netflix, and future revenue generating outlets of online streaming. Apple has iTunes and Apple TV, Microsoft has built Windows Media Center into virtually every copy of Windows 7, Google TV is on the horizon, and all of Google’s increasingly popular Android phones come with the YouTube app pre-installed.
HALF SHARE is utilizing all of these tactics, in addition to taking advantage of new media technology (when it is released) to ensure that Half-Share becomes the kind of success detailed in the examples above.
More details soon! Check out Jesse’s blog for more info~!
MEANWHILE grab Violet Tendencies
on DVD coming in May!
Written by Jesse Archer and Directed by Casper Andreas.
At 40, Violet is the racy, fun-loving belle of the ball. She spends her nights as royalty, but when the party ends, she always heads home alone. While her co-worker Riley struggles with his boyfriend Markus going baby-crazy, and her roommate Luke tackles monogo-mania, Violet’s romantic life is one big bellyflop.
Chasing love and lust at all costs, she may find them in the most unlikely of places.land a straight boyfriend.
A film festival favorite and rated 4 out 5 by many! This is a must-see if you haven’t already.
Gay Life NYC.org does Michael Cusumano, Jeffrey Cares, Broadway Boys Bare and MORE
Broadway Hero- Mikey Cusumano from Chicago, talks about his role in the show as well as being the youngest person ever to be a dancer with ABT.
Then they were at the Jeffrey Cares Fashion show – watch the Hightlight video of the hot guys from Fashion show with some stunning male models.
More gorgeous men get naked with Broadway Bares Solo Strip– the hottest guys on Broadway Strip for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS- highlights.
Amazing Celebrity Videos from The Point Foundation Honors–
Point Foundation Executive Director Jorge Velencia, White Collar star, Marsha Thomason, Broadway Star Mentego Glover and Grammy Winner, Matchbox20, Rob Smith
Plus Andy Cohen, Kelly Ripa, Super Model, Iman, Sam Champion.
Also chats with Judith Light (who is in Lombardi), Sandra Bernhard, and Real Housewife Teresa Guidice
WOW! What an awesome organization.
GAY LIFE NYC.org
Please support this awesome site as well!
Bucks County Chocolate Show April 30th
‘Bringing The World of Chocolate to You’ with the
4th annual Bucks County Chocolate Show on April 30th in New Hope, PA.
A high-end venue where you can sample and buy fresh, organic, single origin, Artisanal chocolate and gourmet goods. Choosing amongst Trendsetters in the Industry find ways to make your menu pairing, your party, your event, your every day ‘amazing’ with affordable options that reflect exceptional taste, elegance and style.
You can look forward to Valrhona, Laurie’s Chocolates, Barbara’s Buttercrunch, Half Pint Kitchen sorbet and ice cream, Didi’s Chocolates, Chevaliers D’Argouges and Anti Dote all at the 4th annual Bucks County Chocolate Show!
This venue is conveniently located to restaurants, shops and history along the scenic shores of the Delaware River. It’s easy to find right off of route 202 from the New Hope Toll bridge. Complimentary shuttle at the New Hope-Solebury High School lets you attend the show and then come back to walk into town to enjoy a beautiful day in New Hope on one side of the river and a 5 minute walk across the bridge into Lambertville, N.J. on the other.
Bargain tickets online until April 20th
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My Parents Were Awesome by Eliot Glazer April 5th
Your mom and dad weren’t always parents.
They used to be people—and they were awesome. Eliot Glazer visits The powerHouse Arena (Brooklyn) with his new book based on his popular blog
MY PARENTS WERE AWESOME
to convince you that your parents were once Awesome, too.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5th, 2011.
He’ll be joined by Rachel Shukert, Rachel Sklar, and Dave Itzkoff with stand-up from Giulia Rozzi.
About “My Parents Were Awesome”:
They bathed you. They fed you. They raised you to become the person you are today. Your parents are an integral part of your story. But guess what? They have a story too—one that started long before you entered the picture. Before embarrassing fanny packs and Lite FM, there was a time when Mom and Dad were young and carefree—just like you. They were also fun and flirty, full of hope and desire and effortlessly cool.
Based on the wildly popular website, My Parents Were Awesome shares heartwarming and hilarious essays by sons and daughters—including Jamie Deen, Christian Lander, Dave Itzkoff, Katherine Center, Laurie Notaro, and Holly Peterson—who tell tales of their folks before babies, mortgages, and receding hairlines: the mom and dad who traveled by VW bus to see Led Zeppelin for $1, the grandmother whose halter top and shorts belied her perfect demeanor, the father whose wanderlust passed down to his equally nomadic daughter. Accompanied by treasured vintage photographs, these stories will make you laugh, melt your heart, and spark your own reflections of Mom and Dad.
Tuesday, April 5 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm @ The Powerhouse Arena
37 Main Street in D.U.M.B.O. Brooklyn, NY
There will be a Q&A, as well as readings from Dave Itzkoff, Rachel Shukert, and Rachel Sklar, and stand-up comedy courtesy of contributor Giulia Rozzi.
There will also be wine!
Free wine! Like Ancient Greece!
· Originally created as a website with over 10,000 submissions, 1,600 postings, and 1.2 million unique visitors myparentswereawesome.com is an Internet phenomenon; The site became an instant hit, with features on NPR’s All Things Considered, Fox News, ABC News and more. And now Glazer combines the spontaneity and nuance of old photographs with stories by sons and daughters in a heartwarming collection of essays.
· MY PARENTS WERE AWESOME is now a book published by Random House and includes 40 essays with pictures of moms and dads from authors including the son of Paula Deen, New York Times columnist Dave Itzkoff, Onion News Network writer Aaron Khefeits, Christian Lander (the author of Stuff White People Like) and many more;
Eliot Glazer is a gay writer, producer, and comedian. He blogs for MTV’s Buzzworthy and is an editor at the humor website Urlesque.com. He performs regularly at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade.
BUY THE BOOK!
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LeGAYlize IT! at Stonewall Inn April 19 with Adam Joseph
Recording Artist
Adam Joseph
is creating buzz worldwide with his smooth soulful voice and original eclectic style. Since the release of his debut album “How I Seem to Be”, he has gained acclaim from some of the most respected figures in the music industry.
He just returned from Europe and told us, “I’m doing a show at Stonewall for this years 420 celebration/welcome back from my Spring European Tour on 4/19/2011!”
LeGAYlize IT! @ Stonewall Inn,
53 Christopher St. @ Seventh Ave. South
(212-488-2705)
Subway: 1 to Christopher St. – Sheridan Sq.
4/19/2011 10:30pm $10.
Come celebrate Stoner New Year’s Eve (and the 2nd Night of Passover) as we liberate marijuana in NYC, with music by DJ T-Boy and a Special Performance by Adam Joseph.
Special Guests and Midnight Celebrations! All proceeds go to benefit the New York Cannabis Alliance.
ADAM JOSEPH ON iTUNES Best Gay New York.com
New Yorkers enraged over Gay Bashings and Marching Against Hate Crime
Multiple gay bashings this month in New York City have shaken not only the LGBT community but New Yorkers in general.
Action group Right to feel Safe is organizing a march on April 10th leading to the crime scene of the most recent gay bashing and ending at the historical Stonewall inn.
Late Sunday night 26 year old Damian Furtch was brutally gay bashed after leaving a MC Donalds in the West Village in New York City.
In a statement Furtch shared with GLAAD yesterday, he says:
“The attack against me is part of the larger issue of violence against gay and transgender people in New York City.
While I am grateful for the opportunity to share my story, I hope to shed light on the larger issue of violence against my community. This has to stop. Under no circumstance should a person be attacked for their sexual orientation.”
Damian´s attack is the second gay bashing this month in New York City. Late February 26 year old Barie Shortell was gay bashed a block away from his home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Action group Right to feel Safe is fed up and has taken the initiative to organize a march against hate crime. Right to feel safe consists of a group of friends of Damian Furtch who each have dealt with anti gay violence in the past.
Right to feel Safe broad support all around the world. Queen of electroclash; Peaches participates by creating an inspiring video to supports efforts of “Right to feel safe”.
The march will take place on April 10th starting at 3.30 pm at Washington Square park and will lead to the location where Damian was beaten after which it will end at the Stonewall inn; location of the historical Stonewall riots.
Right to feel Safe: “It is extremely important to us that we end our March at the Stonewall inn because it shows that we will never forget our history and that we will keep fighting for the rights that generations before us fought for with blood, sweat and tears.
“We are dealing with a global trend here that needs to be stopped now!” “It seems that gay bashing is prevalent even in some of the most liberal cities in the world and that is something that just simply cannot be tolerated!”
After a 24 percent increase in gay violence in 2010, Right to feel safe organized two Marches against gay bashing in former gay capitol Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Right to feel Safe feels LGBT communities have come to a boiling point:“For over forty years we have been actively and openly fighting for our rights.” “It is time we get what we have been fighting so hard for: full equality and for all!”
For more info:
RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE on Facebook
Fya Hopelezz fyamrya @ invents.nl
David Ortiz dortiz317 @ yahoo.com
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