Joe Oppedisano and His Masculine Male Images in Photography
His men are classic strong figures,
masculine and confident.
They force the viewer to sit up, take notice of their command and sexual allure that has no shame or remorse.
The details of his images are sometimes immediately noticeable, sometimes, you must look again and again to see the tiniest piece of information that was missed in the first several glances, but they are the details that pull the photograph together, and bring the world of Joe Oppedisano’s photography 360 degrees. These are the defining characteristics that have earned him the comparisons to Caravaggio, Tom of Finland, and more recently named him the most obvious heir to Robert Mapplethorpe, as well as his body of work to date, the face of his generation.
Joe first studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After a short stint as stripper ! he worked as a fashion editor for W, Vanity Fair, L’Uomo Vogue and others. Only in America, RIGHT?!
At the age of 30 he decided to never again dress up like a model and taught himself photography.
He lives and works in New York City.
Joe Oppedisano.com and JO Uncensored
BUY THE BOOKS!
Uncensored
and Testosterone
and Knockout! on DVD.
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MOBY Tonight with Daniel Nardicios SH*T SHOW
Wednesday March 30th – Doors Open at 9:30 pm, Show Starts at 10:30
DN and crew (Bianca Del Rio, Michael Musto and Robbyne Kaamil)
chew the scenery in their bi-monthly gabfest that brings together television talkshows,
Robin Byrd, and Hulu in their online web show.
And LIVE on the web so you can watch at home on Daniel Nardicio DTV.This weeks guests are Grammy nominated singer songwriter Moby, Logo’s Jonathan Lovitz (pictured), Sandy Kane, Ax Grinder/performance artist Fya Hopelezz and Go-Go Stud Jay Roth –
You can watch live from 10:30-11:30pm on www.Dworld.Us
at Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery just below Bleecker.
PLUS GIVEAWAYS ALL NIGHT! $10 cover
Joan Rives Live in Times Square for Charity with New Show
Legendary comedian and Celebrity Apprentice winner JOAN RIVERS brings her live stand-up act to Times Square’s Laurie Beechman Theatre. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on The Celebrity Apprentice, Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashion.
A full dinner menu and bar are available, and pianist Lance Cruce plays from the time doors open until Joan takes the stage. Net proceeds going to Rivers’ favorite charities: God’s Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre
407 West 42nd Street, at 9th Avenue
TONIGHT – Wed, Mar 30
Tue, April 5 and Thrs, April 21
PLUS May 3rd, 12th,19th and 31st
$15 f/b minimum Tickets $40
JOAN RIVERS INFO AND TICKETS
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Attacked in Beaten in New York City For Being Gay
You would think, this wouldn’t still happen. But we must remember, hate is still everywhere. Sure we have gay bars and gay pride and one or two rights, but we are still hated by many. Damian Furtch is a reminder, hate still exists. Even in New York City.
STEPH WATTS reports, 26 year old Damian Furtch was on his way home from work at a restaurant late Sat night (Sunday morning), when he stopped off at a McDonalds in NYC’s West Village ( a predominantly gay area) to get some food. It was approx. 4:30 am.
While inside the restaurant Damian noticed 2 men staring at him – giving him “looks” – we have all been there, we know what this feels like. It was late, Damian was tired, he felt uncomfortable and he didn’t want any trouble so he left.
He was across the street, walking away while on the phone to a friend when the 2 men from McDonalds approached him and asked him “if he had a problem” before he knew it he was punched in the face by one man, then instantly felt another punch by the second perp, and then he heard it – “You Fucking Faggot” , the words as hurtful as the punches.
Damian managed to get away – but not before suffering a severe beating to his face – and head to the nearest hospital where the police were called. He filed a police report and the cops appropriately asked him if they used any slurs. Damian said yes “they called me a faggot.” Now these 2 thugs are wanted in connection to a HATE crime. Damian got 4 stitches and they have to break and re-set his nose.
Take a stand for Damian against the epidemic of hate in this country. It doesn’t stop here….This is where it starts.
We commend Damian on his bravery for coming forward, for not being ashamed as to what happened. We are committed to seeking justice for Damian. Please stand with me on this issue and add Damian as a friend on facebook – let him know his is not alone in this fight!
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Gaylifenyc.org Covers Gayfestnyc Spring Gala
He reminds us, (especially the youngins!) of our journey from the 50’s. A time when most hid in the closet. Mixner tells the stories of horror faced by the GBLT Community in the past, like the fact over 4,000 needless lobotomies were performed on homosexuals.
He tells of the the strives we’ve made and the people we have lost. And what we need to do – every GBLT person, friend and parent needs to see this video!
Gaylifenyc.org also interviews the stars at the Center Dinner Gala, Angela Lanbury and Alan Cumming and Awardee Broadway Producer, Tom Kirdahy plus much more. So many great messages about being safe from HIV.
Don’t miss these awesome videos!
Thanks to GAY LIFE NYC.org
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Craig Moreau Chelsea Boy NYC
“Chelsea Boy,” a book of poetry that captures the voice of the post-Stonewall, post-AIDS, post-9/11 gay living in the center of the world’s greatest gayborhood, Chelsea of New York City.
“It’s true my disco ball/has some mirrors missing,” admits the narrator of 24-year-old Craig Moreau’s poem “The Grotto, San Francisco.” Whether or not you’re a habitual poetry reader, who can’t relate to admissions of imperfection?
From Iowa to New York! Check out Craig Moreau and his YouTube trailer!
Join his page on Facebook, for updates!
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Lady Bunny and Charo on RuPauls Drag U
and her wigs!
Are in Los Angeles this
week on the set of RuPauls DRAG U Season 2.
Outfitter Wigs on Hollywood Boulevard saves the day! And my goodness, it looks as if Thairin is holding Lady Bunny’s ACTUAL HEAD in his hand!
I guess CHARO was a guest judge…and this is the wig(s) Lady Bunny wore at a recent taping of the show.
Go Girl!
Kathy Griffin…Wants a TONY! Special meet-and-greet March 17th
KATHY GRIFFIN is a collector! She wants one award from every possible category!
Unfortunately for her, she will not get a Tony anytime soon. Her one-woman shows in NYC March 11 -19th – a total of eight shows, does not qualify for a nomination. 🙁
Double Emmy Award Winner Kathy Griffin is clever and creative, no doubt! Every night there will be fresh material due to the revolving door of pop culture, political and celebrity missteps. If you are in the market for an evening of laughter, swearing and negativity you’ve found the right show!
Griffin may be known as the quintessential D-list diva, but not afraid to dish on everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Cher. She has shopped for bikinis with Paris Hilton, screamed and cheered alongside the “Clay-mates,” and allegedly had a serious romantic relationship with Levi Johnston. You won’t, however, catch her riffing on the Jews, the lesbians, or Barbara Walters – this divine diva knows her limits! Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer whose rapid-fire wit has garnered her multiple Emmy Awards and two Grammy Award nominations for Best Comedy Album.
CHECK THIS OUT!
Now is your chance. Gaylifenyc.org and BestGaynewyork.com has an amazing one night offer for you.
March 17th, come see Kathy Griffin on Broadway and then she will do a Talk Back with you – the audience!
This is one night only– a few tickets left!
BestGayNewYork.com and Gaylifenyc.org has secured the secret code to get this amazing offer.
Join Kathy for a very special evening!!! And we want to thank Kathy for all her support of our rights and the gay community in general!
Kathy Griffin Special Link March 17th show.
Belasco Theatre
111 West 44th Street (Between Broadway and 6th Avenue)
New York NY 10036
Boys Night Out with Best Gay New York.com for Tomorrow Morning
JOIN US! Fri 3/25-8pm- Boys Night At Tomorrow Morning
Only $35.00 (Reg. $67.50) @ The York Theatre (619 Lexington Ave, at 54th St)
“Tomorrow Morning is a warmly sophisticated new musical about the coupling and uncoupling of relationships. Witty, moving and emotionally complex, it speaks to anyone who has ever fallen in or out of love. Tomorrow Morning has received previous productions in both London and Chicago and, in 2009, won Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Musical.”
In Tomorrow Morning, two couples are separated by time, yet bound together by the uncertainty of what the next morning holds, and by the ultimately redeeming power of love.
Here is the scoop!
Purchase a $35.00 ticket to Tomorrow Morning and receive a voucher for Free admission to the Post-Show Boys Night reception featuring white wine, cheese and sodas. This is a perfect opportunity to see the show and mingle with fellow theatre-goers and the cast.
Two Easy Ways to Purchase Boys Night Tickets:
1. CALL (212) 935-5820 and mention code BOYS35
2. Visit the YorkTheatre.org and use code BOYS35
Hope to see you there!
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Boys Night Out New York with The Men Event
is hosting Boys Nights :
Miss Abigail’s Guide…
With Eve Plumb on
Thursday March 24th
Thurs 3/24- 7pm-
BOYS NIGHT at
MISS ABIGAIL’s GUIDE…
starring Eve Plumb
Sofia’s Downstairs Theatre
(221 West 46th St)
Only $35 (reg $69) and includes admission to an exclusive 7pm Boys Night Pre-Show party where you get to MEET Jan Brady herself – EVE PLUMB while enjoying a complimentary cocktail, and ticket to the 8pm performance.
Called “PURE FUN” by Entertainment Weekly, Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage (now starring Eve “Jan Brady” Plumb from The Brady Bunch!) is the story of Miss Abigail, the most sought-after relationship expert to the stars (think Dr. Ruth meets Emily Post), and her sexy sidekick Paco, as they travel the world teaching Miss Abigail’s outrageously funny “how-to’s” on dating, mating, and marriage.
During this 90-minute comedy, the producers of the show guarantee that you will laugh out loud and learn a thing or two . . . like how to have a perfect kiss (it’s all about lip position) . . . what you should and should not talk about on a date (don’t mention your troll doll collection) . . . and how to let a man think he wears the pants. So whether you’re looking for the “perfect date night” (NYTheatre.com) with “big laughs” (Associated Press), the perfect anniversary gift, or the “perfect romp for an evening out with friends” (PopWatch), get your tickets to Miss Abigail’s Guide today! You’ll be laughing about love all night long! That’s the Miss Abigail guarantee!
3 Easy Ways to Purchase:
1) Ovation Tix or visit MissAbigailsGuide and use code MEN
2) Call 877-9-MISS-ABIGAIL (964-7722) and use code MEN (between Broadway & 8th)
3) Visit the Box Office Sofia’s Downstairs Theater, 221 West 46th Street
Sign up at THE MEN EVENT to be on the hot list for all the cool upcoming events!
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80th Street Mansion for Sale….$90 Million
VERSACE MANSION?
Not quite. The Woolworth Mansion!
Curbed NY reports the digs hit the market today!
Manhattan’s $90 million mansion has officially hit the market. The 35-foot-wide townhouse at 4 East 80th Street, with its 10 bedrooms, 11.5 bathrooms, and 3 kitchens spread over 18,000 square feet, was purchased by late gym mogul Lucille Roberts in 1995 for $6 million, and her family is attempting the resale now with hopes for a slight profit. If those photos aren’t enough, townhouse superbroker Paula Del Nunzio brings all her powers to bear on the brokerbabble, which goes through the history of the landmark house starting with its design by C.P.H. Gilbert for Frank Woolworth’s middle daughter.
Quite the sprawling mansion, to say the least…. a 50-person dining room, a 35-foot-wide library/wet bar/powder room combo on the third floor, a gym, a master suite with two sitting rooms on the fourth floor, and a staff suite.
If Manhattan’s most expensive single residential sale ever was $53 million, and the next most-expensive listing on the market is $72 million, why pay $90 million for this? Listing agent Del Nunzio says, “While the other great mansions that have come on the market in New York have been shells requiring total renovation, this is the only mansion to be formally available that has been fully renovated in a traditional prewar style. Never before could one acquire such a magnificent building in this condition.”
WOW. When is the open house?
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Will Carl Kruger and Michael Turano get Adjoining Cells?
WHOOPSIE!
In the past week the New York Post has reported separately on two anti-gay New York state senators who are under investigations for corruption.
The two Senators are among the turncoat “group of 8” Democrats who helped kill the marriage equality bill in the New York state legislature in 2009.
State Sen. Carl Kruger (D-Brooklyn), according to the Post, traded political favors for more than $1 million in bribes over the last five years — which his live-in boyfriend helped launder.
Kruger and his secret longtime companion, Manhattan gynecologist Michael Turano, were among eight men arrested in a sweeping government “pay-to-play” corruption scandal. The charges include allegations that Kruger received bribes and other largess to help two competing health-care companies buy hospitals, and direct state funds to those firms.
Kruger’s constant companion, Turano, is accused of using bribe money he deposited in two shell companies for Kruger to pay the lease on a Bentley luxury sedan, credit-card bills and the mortgage on the garish, multimillion-dollar Mill Basin home where the two men for years have shacked up with Turano’s mom and brother, authorities and neighbors said. W T F ?
It’s not just New York State Sen. Carl Kruger — the anti-gay gay male ass admirer — who’s being investigated on corruption charges.
Separately, the state Attorney General’s Office is investigating state Sen. Shirley Huntley and her ties to non-profits that have soaked taxpayers for more than $400,000.
News of the probe comes a week after the Post revealed the Queens Democrat tried to funnel $155,000 to her Parent Workshop nonprofit and as new questions emerge about the shady group.
And The Priscilla Winner is JD Gastolomendo!
who entered our Priscilla Ticket GiveAway!
Congratulations goes to our winner
JD Gastolomendo
who was randomly selected from all of the entries.
Thanks again to everyone for reading and entering. Watch for details about our upcoming 3 year anniversary party April 24th, more details to be announced soon!
And thanks to PRISCILLA ON BROADWAY!
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Michael Alago Booksigning March 19th
left the music business in the summer of 2003 to concentrate on another lifelong passion—photography.
Working initially with a Polaroid camera, Michael embarked on a series of stark male portraits—a series that continues to this day.
While these images of friends, models and bodybuilders feature the muscular physique, tattoos, and attitude that define this particular male subset, they also bear Alago’s distinctive stamp of irreverent heat. A collection of his work entitled Rough Gods was published in 2005.
His new book coffee-table book, Brutal Truth: Muscular, Tough Machos , just came out!
Michael will do a book signing at Rainbows and Triangles on 8th ave next Saturday March 19th from 2pm to 5pm..save the date..come on by to say hello and get your book autographed!
Alago has exhibited in New York, Paris, Berlin, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Montreal, and Toronto, and continues to photograph rough gods wherever he may find them. Are you a rough god? Who knows, you could end up in his next book!
If you fit the bill, Michael invites you to contact him through his website Rough Gods.
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Sherry Vine Does GAGA….More This Way
Sherry Vine has come a long way from the Amish country she was born in!
Running away from home to be a “show girl” in Las Vegas before relocating to NYC where she has established herself as one of the leading ladies performing her all live singing and comedy show internationally on stage, TV and film.
When she is not traveling round the world she finds time to put up hilarious spoof videos of pop songs.
Last month we showed you FIRECROTCH and this month we present MORE THIS WAY, a take off of the GAGA anthem, Born This Way.
See all the fabulous videos at her site SHERRY VINE. You can also download the music right on her site in the shopping boutique!
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Matt Anctil from La Cage is Broadway Hero of the Month
or are you just happy to see us, Matt?
The adorable Matt Anctil
From La Cage on Broadway
has so much to say about bullying, his time in high school, the broadway beauty pageant and all the great things he does for charity.
Of course, Michael Cavnaugh,
from GAY LIFE NYC.org
caught up with him for an interview.
Check out GAY LIFE NYC.org and
Matts video on YouTube.
AND, you can catch him in
La Cage RIGHT NOW with Harvey Fierstein!
Donald Trump…The Man Who Would Be President says NO to Gays
THE MAN THAT WOULD BE PRESIDENT.
God Help us all!
Donald Trump is shoring up support for a 2012 presidential run after sending an aide to the key election state of Iowa.
Michael Cohen, executive vice-president at the Trump Organization, flew to Des Moines, the state capital, on today, where the first votes in the contest for the Republican nomination will be cast on February 6.
FYI – Trump is not so big on gays. Trump told Greta van Susteren on her talk show last month that though he loves the fact that there are lots of gays and lesbians in New York City, he doesn’t love them enough to allow them to get married (or divorced like he’s been three times).
In an article in the Des Moines Register, Trump not only reiterates his feelings opposition on marriage equality but expanded on those thoughts saying that gays and lesbians should not be allowed to have partner benefits.
“Asked whether he supports allowing same-sex couples to marry, Trump said no. Iowa conservatives have overwhelmingly opposed the 2009 Iowa Supreme Court decision overturning the state’s ban on gay marriage.”
“They should not be able to marry,” he said. But asked whether gay couples should be able access the same benefits as married couples, he said his “attitude on it has not been fully formed. Given a second to think, Trump said on marriage and civil benefits, “As of this moment, I would say no and no.”
“He’s an extreme bigot,” says Allen Roskoff, who was the first openly gay appointed official in New York City and has served under Gov. Mario Cuomo and Mayor David Dinkins, among others.” Roskoff adds: “Not only should gays be furious, we should be boycotting the products of the advertisers on his TV show” – “Celebrity Apprentice,” which premiered Sunday night on NBC-TV “and certainly boycotting his casinos and hotels and apartment buildings.” Noting that Trump recently switched his stance on abortion from pro-choice to pro-life, Roskoff says: “His game plan is to appeal to the extreme right.”
Trump’s daughter Ivanka has attended marriage equality fundraisers.
Stop this insanity!
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Queens and Gays in Queens for St. Patricks Celebration
About 80 groups, some with 100 members, will march down Skillman and Woodside avenues for the St. Pat’s for All Parade, an all-inclusive parade that Co-Chairman Brendan Fay began after gay and lesbian Irish groups were banned from marching in Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1999. This will be the parade’s 12th year.
“What’s very moving is the community activism and hope and commitment that made this inclusive parade possible… and now it’s another traditional parade in this city,” said parade co-chair Brendan Fay. – “It’s the most progressive parade in New York; we welcome everybody,” added parade co-chair Kathleen Walsh D’Arcy.
“I’m very proud that in Queens, in Sunnyside, this Sunday a most unique parade will take place,” Fay said.
The parade assembles at 1 p.m. and kicks off at 2 p.m. Beginning at 47th Street and Skillman Avenue, the parade will travel east until 56th Street. From there, the parade will move north on 56th Street one block before turning east on Woodside Avenue and ending at 58th Street.
This year’s grand marshals include Patricia Lewsley, the Northern Ireland commissioner for children and young people, and Brig. Gen. Jim Cullen, who acted as an adviser to President Barack Obama on matters of human rights.
“This is a coming home for Jim,” Fay said. “Jim grew up in Sunnyside.”
more info at YOUR NABE
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WIN Free Tickets to Priscilla on Broadway!
PRISCILLA ON BROADWAY!
Previews have just started for the hottest show of the Spring season and WE HAVE A PAIR OF FREE TICKETS TO GIVEAWAY!!!!
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is the feel-good theatrical experience of the year! Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!
Starring –WILL SWENSON (Tick/Mitzi)
TONY SHELDON (Bernadette)
NICK ADAMS (Adam/Felicia) BE STILL MY HEART!
The show and the stage LOOK AMAZING!
Get a Sneak Peak of the VIDEO !
OK, so what are you going to do for me,
to get these free tickets?
We will make it real easy.
Just leave me a comment and
include your email.
That’s it! How easy is that?!
I will accept comments for 7 days. Cut off is MARCH 10th at 12:00pm. At that time, we will randomly select one winner!
You will be notified that day. And we will make the final arrangements to you into the show.
Priscilla on Broadway !
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Mimi Imfurst and XELLE at Therapy March 3rd
Blending the Spice Girls
with a hint of Ke$ha and a little RuPaul, the
ground-breaking new girl group XELLE is poised to take the pop anddance music charts by storm with the debut of the video for their first single “PARTY GIRL”.
After a chance meeting at a karoke party,powerhouse female vocalists JC Cassis and Rony Goffer teamed with drag sensation Mimi Imfurst to create XELLE, a unique girl group for the newish millennium.
Written and produced by Zach Adam, the fun-loving dance floor anthem “PARTY GIRL” is already a favorite amongst nightclub DJs and major market pop radio stations throughout the US. The song has also been
featured on MTV’s The Seven. It is currently available for sale on iTunes. The video will be available on YouTube beginning March 4.
The video, directed by Hilarion Banks and choreographed by Ryan McNally with costumes by Geoffrey Mac was filmed in a single take, without permit (gasp!) on a moving New York City subway train (the N/Q line
in, appropriately, Queens, to be exact).
With 40 extras, strobe lights, confetti cannons, glowsticks, follow spots, dancers and anyone else who happened to be riding the, XELLE turned the subway train into a moving dance party. In the spirit of NYC’s infamous outlaw parties of the 1990s, the music video is a love letter to NYC nightlife and to party girls everywhere.
TONIGHT! Thursday March 3rd. 9:30
Join XELLE for a release party at Therapy as the group debuts their first music video for their hit song “Party Girl”
Featuring: A screening of the documentary “Party Girls,” a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the “Party Girl” video, plus A live performance by XELLE. The worldwide debut of the music video for “Party Girl”.
Free admission and drink specials
XELLE MUSIC
Watch The PARTY GIRL VIDEO
