The ultimate San Francisco getaway

The legendary Westin St. Francis is offering the “Ultimate San Francisco Experience Package,” perfect for those seeking to explore the best of the San Francisco Bay Area. The “Ultimate San Francisco Experience Package" includes overnight accommodations at The Westin St. Francis, two adult “Go San Francisco Cards” valid for two days and daily breakfast for two adults.

The “Go San Francisco Card” is an all-access attraction pass that offers the ultimate in convenience and flexibility to more than 45 of the Bay Area’s top attractions, activities and tours. Visitors can choose to explore the brand new California Academy of Sciences, soar over San Francisco’s hills on the world-famous San Francisco cable cars, take in some of the world’s best modern art at the renowned SFMOMA, view King Tut’s tomb at the de Young Museum, tour San Francisco with Gray Line Trolley Tours, cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge on the San Francisco Bay, and much more. For those who wish to venture outside of San Francisco, the pass includes complimentary tastings at several Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries and admission to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Chabot Space & Science Center, Carmel Mission and many more top cultural attractions. Each Go Card also comes with a color-printed, pocket-sized guidebook full of maps, travel tips and suggested itineraries focusing on specific themes such as arts and culture and history.

For more information or to make reservations, call 800-917-7458 or visit www.westinstfrancis.com.

Best recipes for Labor Day

Stumped for ideas on what to serve for Labor Day weekend?

BHG.com has a slideshow of 34 delicious-looking recipe ideas for dazzling cookout cuisine and that's about 33 more recipes than I know so I need all the help I can get.

Brothas Group Fish Fry and Bowling Night tonight

The Brothas Group will be celebrating Labor Day tonight with a Fish Fry and Bowling Night and invites you to come out for a night of fun and fellowship at Reggie's Place, 1475 Lima Street in Denver, followed by some bowling at Brunzwick Lanes. Cost is $6 for two hours of bowling and shoe rental.

RSVP to Reggie's Place at It Takes a Village at 303-367-5021 and bring a tasty dish to share.

Broncos discover potential weapons

The Broncos dropped to 0-3 this preseason, falling 27-17 to the Bears in their first 2009 appearance at INVESCO Field at Mile High. While the result was not what Head Coach Josh McDaniels or his team wanted, more potential weapons were discovered in the third game of the exhibition slate.

Trailing 17-3 at halftime, the Broncos' offense found its footing behind rookie Tom Brandstater. Brandstater engineered the first touchdown drive of his pro career - nine plays, 61 yards - with a little help from the legs of Peyton Hillis, who scored on a two-yard run. That score was set up by a 19-yard passing connection between Brandstater and Brandon Lloyd, which put the Broncos in a 1st and goal at the 1-yard line.

After the Bears got a touchdown of their own, the Broncos responded again with another big play through the air by Brandstater. He found fellow rookie Kenny McKinley, on a 54-yard strike, marking the longest completion by any of the five quarterbacks in tonight's contest. Five plays later, Darius Walker scampered into the end zone, pulling the Broncos to within a one-possession deficit.

For a look back at all of the biggest plays at INVESCO Field at Mile High, visit the official Denver Broncos blog.

Denver Gay Men's Chorus announces auditions

The Denver Gay Men’s Chorus (DGMC) will audition new members during the week of September 13. Auditions usually consist of something familiar, like “America” (AKA “God Save the Queen”) or “You Are My Sunshine” (AKA “Sie sind mein Sonnenschein”), checking vocal range, and testing note-matching ability.

The Chorus regularly rehearses Sunday evenings at Christ Church United Methodist at 690 Colorado Boulevard from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. If you are interested in auditioning, contact the DGMC at info@rmarts.org before September 12 and put “DGMC Audition” in the subject line.

Here's why gays won't destroy marriage

Seattle Weekly's Kevin Phinney doesn't think gays will destroy gay marriage ... because straights have beaten us to it.

CLIP: Know your rights

The Center's Legal Initiatives Project, or CLIP, was founded in 1992 in response to the passage of anti-gay Amendment 2 by Colorado voters and is the only legal project in Colorado dedicated solely to the equality and dignity of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and those with HIV.

Click here to learn more about The Center's legal program.

Sordid Lives on DVD

'Sordid Lives: The Series', starring Rue McClanahan, Caroline Rhea, Olivia Newton-John, Leslie Jordan and Beth Grant comes to DVD this October - with uncensored episodes that include full-frontal nudity, whoo-hoo!) and series creator Del Shores is offering up a limited number of signed copies.

For more information go to www.sordidlivestheseries.com.

Matt Kailey talks Teeny Weenies

My good friend Matt Kailey talks to the Examiner.com GLBT Erotica Books Examiner about his short story Teeny Weenies, Inc. in Best Transgender Erotica, his favorite kinds of erotic stories, and three things he'd take with him to a deserted island.

Boulder's gay history

Boulder’s 150-year history holds stories of many groups, some well known and some relatively hidden from view. CU's GLBT Alumni group will make the hidden more visible when they discuss gay history in Boulder County at a colloquium on September 26 on the CU-Boulder campus followed by a reception at the Koenig Alumni Center.

Tim Fuller--a closeted gay city councilman who was recalled in 1974 in an angry election reacting to the council’s granting protections for gay, lesbian and bisexual citizens--will keynote the event. The Saturday afternoon colloquium will feature Fuller and a panel of close observers of the history of gayness in Boulder County that includes the city, the University, the school district and state.

The colloquium and reception are sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender chapter of the CU-Boulder Alumni Association with the support of a grant from The Open Door Fund and assistance from IBM Boulder and the CU-Boulder Office of Counseling and Psychological Services.

Tickets are on sale for Magnitude

Tickets are on sale now for Magnitude, the official dance event of Folsom Street Fair.

Hardball 6.0 - Hit a home run for charity!

Hardball 6.0 has arrived, and it’s time to dust off your spikes, find your old glove, pick up your baseball bat, and hit a home run for charity.

Hardball was originated in 2003 by Jared Polis and Josh Metnick, and has been rotated and played annually in either the Chicagoland area or Colorado.

The charity chosen for this year’s event is Community Computer Connection (C3). C3 has been refurbishing computers since 2001 and has distributed over 17,000 computers to more than 130 schools and 470 organizations across Colorado.

“This is a really special event for everybody each year— pulling together a pick-up soccer, basketball or even football game doesn’t require all that much – but after most of us reach eighteen years of age, or even after little league, playing an actual game of baseball requires significant planning to do it right. It is not every day you get to play in a real minor league stadium, with real minor league umpires. And, it is all for a great cause. Many of us who play in the tournament owe much of their career successes to early exposure to computers and programming, and it is good to give back in the same manner,” says Josh Metnick, one of the event co-founders.

This year’s event will be played in the Chicagoland area at the Windy City Thunderbolts stadium in Crestwood, IL (http://windycitythunderbolts.com). It will be a one-day best of three game tournament, held on October 3.

Players interested in registering to play for Hardball 2009 may do so at www.heilio.com/baseball2009. The cost to play is a tax-deductible $125 which includes uniform, lunch, and the amenities provided by the Thunderbolts (umpires, staffed press box, extra equipment, grounds-keeping, etc.)

Shakespeare comes to Logo

Logo takes on The Bard with a new interpretation of the classic Shakespeare comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with film festival favorite and award-winning film “Were the World Mine.” One of the most buzz-worthy gay films in years, this playful movie musical will premiere Monday, September 7 on Logo and on LOGOonline.com.

“Were the World Mine” tells the story of Timothy: a bullied gay student at an all-boy private high school struggling to fit in with his peers while helping his mother accept his sexuality. Things seem all the makings of a Shakespearian tragedy for Timothy until the school play is announced by his mystical, bohemian English teacher, Ms. Tebbit (Wendy Robie, Twin Peaks). Timothy is cast as “Puck” in the school’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” allowing him to get closer to his crush Jonathan, a straight jock, who is cast as one of the play’s lead roles.

As an escape from the cruel realities of high school, Timothy transcends into a world of song and spectacle. However, Timothy’s life crosses the boundaries of reality and fantasy when he follows a “Cupid’s love” potion in his script and quickly discovers that anyone sprayed by this mystical potion falls in love with the first person of the same sex they see. Before long, the streets in Timothy’s homophobic town are inundated with lovelorn gay and lesbian couples, creating mayhem amongst his friends, family and neighbors. Both the town and Timothy learn a lesson in tolerance and ultimate acceptance as Timothy tries to repair the mischief he unleashed.

Vintage Homophobia: Boys Beware

Click the link to see a homophobic gem of a PSA produced by the Inglewood, CA police department in 1961.

Mixed in among useful tips such as "don't hitchhike" and "stay with your friends" are the following nuggets of information you may not have been aware of:

1. All homosexuals are not passive, some resort to violence.

2. Public restrooms can often be a hangout for the homosexual.

3. Homosexuality is a dangerous and contagious sickness of the mind.

4. One never knows when the homosexual is about, he may appear normal and it may be too late when you discover he is mentally ill.

Pet of the Week: Jimmy

My name is Jimmy and I am a happy, handsome husky mix and am not even a year old yet.

I am a friendly, laid-back dog. I like other friendly dogs – especially those about my size. I walk calmly on a leash and I enjoy being gently petted. I am easy going – for example I just lie down if someone wants to interrupt our walk by stopping to talk to the human - I am also fine with being brushed, which is a good thing since I will need periodic grooming because I have a thick double coat that keeps me warm in cold Colorado winters.

For more information about Jimmy or any of the other wonderful pets available for adoption at MaxFund please visit www.MaxFund.org.

Kids in the Hall to return to TV

The Kids in the Hall will be returning to TV screens soon with a new miniseries called Death Comes to Town.

Keep up with the Kids on their Facebook.

Do you think they'll bring back Buddy Cole?

I hope they bring back Buddy Cole!



Videos may be NSFW for somewhat salty language.

Who Would You Do? Joe Francis versus Brody Jenner

Joe Francis (left) is known as well-known for his bizarre personal issues and many lawsuits as he is for creating 'Girls Gone Wild'. Brody Jenner (right) is known as the son of Olympian Bruce Jenner and for starring on bad reality TV like "Princes of Hollywood" and 'Bromance". The two former friends got into a nasty altercation early last Friday morning that began with a thrown drink and ended with one of them getting tasered.

Who won the fight is something nobody can say for sure but "Who Would You Do?" is a question that can easily be answered. Which one do you think is hotter? Who would you do?


Check out lots more pics of both guys after the jump.


Brody Jenner






Joe Francis








Harvey Milk's gay nephew calls for Harvey Milk Day

Stuart Milk (pictured), the out nephew of LGBT-rights pioneer Harvey Milk, in a guest blog post for The Bilerico Project calls on California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign into law a bill that would create a Harvey Milk Day in public schools.

Schwarzenegger, who vetoed a similar bill last year, is inducting Harvey Milk into the California Hall of Fame.

The latter, Stuart Milk writes, "is an important symbol that truly needs to be backed up by an annual day offering the opportunity for education and celebration of the diversity that makes California great."

Things are looking good for ENDA

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which has long been championed by out Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., this year stands a good chance of becoming law, because of a combination of factors. ENDA has the backing of President Barack Obama and strong support in the Senate. It also has a powerful advocate in Diego Sanchez, a transgender member of Frank's staff whose presence has helped to educate lawmakers on transgender issues.

Free and confidential HIV testing at Colorado AIDS Project

Colorado AIDS Project encourages all individuals to know their HIV status and offers free and confidential testing for youth and adults. To ensure availability, please make an appointment with Athena Lansing at 303 837-0166 ext. 464 or email her at athenal@coloradoaidsproject.org.

They recognize that testing may be difficult and scary so we strive to create the most comfortable and supportive environment for you. CAP pledges its support to those who learn they are HIV-positive and will serve as a bridge between testing positive and connecting with more comprehensive CAP client services.

Was this year the second coming of the Summer of Love?

The Rev. Jay Emerson Johnson makes the case that the summer of 2009 was momentous for gay causes if not quite another Summer of Love.

Hope Sandoval, the voice of Mazzy Star, comes to the Bluebird

Ooh, this one should be good!

Hope Sandoval, formerly the voice of Mazzy Star and now with The Warm Inventions, will be appearing at the Bluebird Theater on October 1 at 8 p.m.

Check out my favorite Mazzy Star ditty below.

Haven't heard any of her new stuff though but looking forward to it.

Mazzy Star lyrics

Mazzy Star - Fade Into You Video - Mazzy Star Music Videos

Music Videos by VideoCure

19 years of gay history on video

Andy Humm of the Gay City News reports that New York University's Fales Library has acquired over 19 years worth of gay-related video footage from the Gay Cable Network for their archives.

What a treasure trove that must be.

Follow this link to a Gay Cable Network Archive promotional spot on YouTube to find out more about the GCN.

And Colorado's got our own treasure trove of gay history in the form of thousands of hours of footage from the old Lambda Report - later Colorado Out Spoken - which was, at one time, the longest running gay public access show in the country.

Last I heard Colorado Out Spoken was still on hiatus but hopefully they'll make it to the airwaves again sometime soon.

Organizing for America healthcare rally today

Organizing for America is bringing it's mobile healthcare rally to Denver today. Hundreds of supporters will rally at one of the earliest stops on the Democratic National Committee's "Health Insurance Reform Now: Let's Get it Done!" bus tour that is part of a campaign that the Democrats promise will include more than a thousand pro-reform events across the country before Congress returns to session in September.

In the video below, Barack Obama, spells out what the group Organizing for America is all about.

Books: Taschen's London

From Dickensian charm to modern cool, Taschen's London has it all–and this guide will help you find it.

With a selection of stylish hotels, from classic to designer; antique markets, vintage stores and the hippest boutiques; and all the best of the capital's restaurants, bars, tea rooms and pubs, Angelika Taschen's compact compendium is a must for the discerning traveller.

And remember, to enter to win a trip to London town, visit GayLondonravel.com.

Poll: Who is the Gay of the Week for the week ending August 28, 2009

Every week AfterElton.com holds a poll to see which gay made the biggest splash on television for that week.

Cast your vote for Gay of the Week for the week ending August 28, 2009 right here.

I voted for Lafayette.

Gay actors top EW's Top 25 Hotties of '09 list

Entertainment Weekly has published its list of Top 25 Hotties of '09 and it is lousy with sexy - and openly gay - stars like Neil Patrick Harris, John Barrowman, and Zachary Quinto.

Actually, now that I'm searching the internet for proof of Quinto's gayness, I'm not finding any so it might be that he's straight ( I don't think so) but Neil and John definitely are gay.

See who else made the list by clicking here.

The Marky Mark Workout

Can you feel it, baby? I can too!

You've got Rich at FourFour to thank for this vintage '90s hotness.

Win a trip to London

Enter to win a trip to one of my favorite cities in the world, London, by clicking this link to GayLondonTravel.com.

Gay London is unique in so many ways. So why not get out there and enjoy all that this amazing city has to offer.

Whether you want to check out the hottest nightclub or take in historic art, spend an unforgettable day out at the gay beach or indulge in some unique shopping opportunities, London has it all.

Art for Life

Art for Life takes place this year on Friday, September 11 at Abend Gallery in Denver.

Tickets are on sale now at Project Angel Heart so buy yours today to take part in a fabulous event featuring fine art from local and national artists who have donated their creations to benefit Project Angel Heart.

HRC's 'Out in Scripture' collection

For the past three years, week-by-week, the HRC Religion & Faith program provided conversations on Bible passages from more than 100 scholars and pastors representing 11 denominations. These conversations are now available in a complete collection online at www.hrc.org/Scripture.

“This unique collection showcases the extraordinary momentum we’re seeing by people of faith committed to LGBT equality,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “Through this resource we are helping to assure that no one will again have to choose between who they are and what they believe.”

“Over the years my spiritual life and preaching has been transformed by ‘Out In Scripture,’” said Harry Knox, Director of HRC’s Religion and Faith Program. “This is one of our signature projects. As editor Sidney Fowler said, ‘The Bible is not about beating you up, but lifting us all up. It includes the seeds of liberation and justice.’ Be prepared to be transformed as well.”

The collection includes 175 conversations that span Bible readings organized according to the Revised Common Lectionary. The lectionary is used by numerous Christian denominations to guide worship and preaching.

New Jersey next for gay marriage?

Marriage equality is expected to take center stage in New Jersey this fall when lawmakers are likely to consider a bill to convert the Garden State's civil-unions law for same-sex couples into one offering equal marriage rights to all couples. The Legislature is likely to take up the issue after the Nov. 3 election and prior to the start of the new session in January, according to this article.

Take the Power in Our Pride survey

Click the pic to embiggen and read and then click the link to take the Power in Our Pride survey. - via OutFront Colorado

Gay rights: Is Obama doing better?

The administration of President Barack Obama is winning cautious praise from some LGBT leaders for recent moves, including the naming of Matt Nosanchuk as a point person for LGBT civil rights issues in the Justice Department, awarding Presidential Medals of Freedom to the late Harvey Milk and to Billie Jean King, and spelling out its distaste for the Defense of Marriage Act in a legal filing.

Lucky Mutt Strut

Join the fun on August 30 at the 13th Annual Lucky Mutt Strut to benefit Maxfund.

Fun-loving folks with or without their four-legged friends are welcome to walk or
run in this two-mile race. Each participant will receive a Lucky Mutt Strut t-shirt and a Whole Foods goodie bag with a re-usable water bottle and other surprises for you and your furry friend. After the race, kick back and enjoy the festivities in the park including plenty of fun entertainment and vendors.

Cast your vote in the TripOut Gay Travel Awards

Which are the greatest gay places on earth? The best hotels? The sexiest getaways? The nominees for the first-ever TripOut Gay Travel Awards have been announced and they are proudly celebrating the people, parties and places that make our big gay world spin.

Cast your vote now!

Arnie wants to hear from you about Harvey Milk Day

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is apparently looking for input on the Harvey Milk Day bill.

Give a call to 916-445-2841 to voice your support or hit him up on Twitter at twitter.com/Schwarzenegger.

Thanks to Good Vibrations for the information and link.

Tim Gill talks $$$

Singing sensation and Queercents contributor James Roy talks to Tim Gill about turning a $2,000 loan into millions of dollars, financial issues unique to the gay community, and why credit cards are bad.

Casino Night in Colorado Springs

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Artist Joseph Riche's 'Trade Deficit' to be dedicated today

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs’ Public Art Program will dedicate 'Trade Deficit' by artist Joseph Riché at the intersection of Broadway and Blake TODAY. The dedication will take between 4-5 p.m., followed by a reception from 5-6 p.m. at Plus Gallery, 2501 Larimer St. Both the dedication and reception are free and open to the public.

Riche's work 'Planetary Level' is pictured above.

The Denver Element Grand Housewarming

The Denver Element will be holding their Grand Housewarming tomorrow night at their studio HQ at 950 Logan Street. Stop by from 4:30-8 p.m. to find out what the group is all about. For more information check out TheDenverElement.com or call 720-382-5900.

Colorado Dems HQ vandalized

Izzi DeSilver of the Denver Democrats reports that vandals smashed nearly every window at the Colorado Democratic Office sometime Monday night and believes that the health care reform posters in the windows were the target.

Read more about it in this article from The Denver Post.

In other health care news, Organizing for America is doing a bus tour to talk about health care reform and will be meeting in Denver on Friday, August 28 at Tivoli Comons at the Auraria Campus downtown at 5 p.m.