Thursday, April 24, 2014

Bearracuda: The Denver Pride Party!

Bearracuda's biggest gay pride event of the year will be taking place right here in Denver! With support from Folsom Street Events, Scruff, and MileHighGayGuy, Bearracuda's back in a brand new location for Bearracuda Denver Gay Pride on Friday, June 20.

We welcome back DJ HIFI SEAN from London, our new Denver go-go bears and we are expecting nearly 1000 of Denver's gayest men! 


P.S., DON'T MISS the Bearracuda Heretic Cruise 2015!

Nice to See StevieB: Procrastinate


By StevieB

I have only three hundred more words to write on my first of three term papers. As I sat at the dining room table today, I saw the end in sight. Yet, it is a rough and tumble three hundred to still complete. There is not much more I can say on Philosophy from a Feminist perspective. So far, I’ve purchased two pair of jeans from Amazon, Googled “Pedant T-shirts/floppy gym shorts,” changed the bed linens, completed three loads of laundry, Oh…. and wrote this blog post. So sue me if it goes astray.

If I don’t complete the three hundred words, I will be forced to cancel a lunch plan I had with a very sexy boy. So…. really, I should be exploring Feminist Philosophy…..


…I really like the Levi jeans that have the longer back pockets. So, I bought some pairs. On line. Guess I see how they fit when they arrive, I am concerned for the D-bag factor. Or the "over forty year old attempting to dress like a twenty-five year old" because that could easily be the case. Welcome, one an all to StevieB's midlife crisis.

Oh, I got new Pumas. I have really stopped counting how many pairs of running shoes I own. I do know that I’m out of closet space and I now need to keep Pumas in my oven.

Alright, back to writing…. wish me luck. 


This post originally appeared on Steven Bennet's website Nice to See StevieB. Republished with permission.

Are You Gay With Something To Say? Bloggers Wanted For Denver's Best Gay Blog!



Are you a new or experienced writer or blogger? Do you want to be? Or maybe you're just some gay guy with something to say? Well, what better forum for you than MileHighGayGuy?

MileHighGayGuy is looking for regular and guest bloggers to write about local news and events, do music and movie reviews, or write opinion or feature pieces from a gay perspective.

These are unpaid positions but offer the opportunity to be published in Colorado's Best Gay Blog (2010, 2011, 2012 OUTstanding Awards, Denver 2012 #WebAwards), expand your audience and gain valuable experience. There's also swag available in the form of free movie and concert tickets, music, books and other cool stuff.

If interested, shoot an email over to Drew Wilson at drewdenver@gmail.com. And if you've got column or story ideas to pitch, this is the place to do it.

Pet Portraits By Maurice Becnel

Immortalize your furry friends with a pet portrait by Maurice Becnel. Clients admire Becnel's ability to capture the essence of a pet's personality in his work.

Says Becnel, "Painting animal portraits, for me, is more fun than it is work. I began painting them several years ago. The first one I did was for a friend on her birthday. Because it was a gift it never dawned on me that other people would commission me to do more. Word got out and before I knew it more and more of the emails I was receiving from my website were going to the dogs! And cats!"

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Stonewall Fitness: By, For, and About Denver’s Gay Community!

David Smith, the owner of Stonewall Fitness, holds a degree in exercise science from Metropolitan State University of Denver, several fitness certifications including ACSM Personal Trainer and Group Fitness.

Smith specializes in exercise, nutrition and wellness programs for the GLBT community and leads a variety of different programs, including group fitness classes, personal training, athletic conditioning programs, educational seminars and workshops.

His passion lies in promoting the physical, mental and social benefits of exercise and healthy diet to the community by breaking down the barriers often associated with a healthy lifestyle to make it accessible for everybody.

Gay Help Wanted: Join the MileHighGayGuy Team!

Do you like working in and for the gay community? 

Are you friendly and outgoing?
 

Award-winning MileHighGayGuy.com is seeking advertising sales reps. The position requires someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented and who, preferably, is familiar with the GLBT community. This is a contract position and pay will be commission-based.
 

To apply, email resume and references to Drew Wilson at Drew@milehighgayguy.com.

Reach Denver's Gay Community With Denver's Best Gay Blog! Start Advertising Today!

Advertise on MileHighGayGuy.com - Colorado's Best Gay Blog - to reach Colorado's gay community, one of the largest gay communities in the United States.

"Bearracuda has placed ads on MileHighGayGuy.com for all of our Denver events and they've provided a huge exposure to our party! Between that and the shout-outs we get from MileHighGayGuy, we've seen our numbers grow and grow. Highly recommended!!" - Matt Mikesell, founder of Bearracuda.

Just click the Advertising page for more information and to get started right away.

And don't forget to 'Like' MileHighGayGuy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Good Chemistry – Denver’s Gay-Friendly Dispensary

GoodChemistry, Denver’s gay-friendly dispensary, is guided by four core principles:

SCIENCE – Good Chemistry believes that Cannabis has significant therapeutic benefits and work to support and expand its study.

ACCESS - Good Chemistry believes that many barriers exist which fundamentally restrict access to safe reliable medical grade cannabis and search for meaningful ways to remove them.

DIGNITY - Good Chemistry believes in the fundamental and inalienable right of a person to choose their medical treatment. Recognizing that often patients who take cannabis are subjected to unfair treatment under the law, Good Chemistry is committed to defending and protecting the rights of their patients.

COMPASSION - Good Chemistry recognizes that medical cannabis is a potent and effective medicine for many patients who cannot afford it and is dedicated to providing for those in need.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

WeSaid.tv – What Will They Say Next?

WeSaid.tv is Just a place for us to say more. Watch Sharon and Bill talk about things they probably shouldn't have. It's like watching your favorite day or night time talk show but your hosts are no holds barred and say what's on their mind that very moment.

Tranifesto: Binding Blues and Peeing Problems

By Matt Kailey

A reader writes: “I’m in high school (Junior), but am very open about my gender identity (cross dress, bind, etc). At this point there isn’t a whole lot I can do about hormonal treatment or surgery. So instead I try to do what I can, at my age. I bind, as mentioned, and use a commercially available binder.

“It has been fine, but lately I’ve gotten a lot of pain, difficulty breathing, and nasty bruising on my rib-cage. I wear it too often as it is (about 12 to 14 hours a day, nearly every day), so I know the best thing to do would be to just stop wearing it so much.

“Unfortunately, this is a problem for me as my gender dysphoria has also gotten much more severe as of late (and includes thoughts of self-harm and things we don’t need to get into). It’s a difficult trade-off for me to consider – wear it less and hopefully not end up with a serious injury in the hospital and cause my dysphoria to be that much worse (which, when paired with my depression, anxiety, and raging teenage hormones can be a serious and kind of terrifying problem), or continue doing what I can to suppress (no pun intended) my dysphoria and likely end up in the hospital.

“My mother doesn’t take my depression or dysphoria seriously (it took her witnessing one of my most violent panic attacks to convince her to let me see the school therapist), so advice from her doesn’t help (especially when she doesn’t offer any).

Are You Gay With Something To Say? Bloggers Wanted For Denver's Best Gay Blog!



Are you a new or experienced writer or blogger? Do you want to be? Or maybe you're just some gay guy with something to say? Well, what better forum for you than MileHighGayGuy?

MileHighGayGuy is looking for regular and guest bloggers to write about local news and events, do music and movie reviews, or write opinion or feature pieces from a gay perspective.

These are unpaid positions but offer the opportunity to be published in Colorado's Best Gay Blog (2010, 2011, 2012 OUTstanding Awards, Denver 2012 #WebAwards), expand your audience and gain valuable experience. There's also swag available in the form of free movie and concert tickets, music, books and other cool stuff.

If interested, shoot an email over to Drew Wilson at drewdenver@gmail.com. And if you've got column or story ideas to pitch, this is the place to do it.

Hey #GayDenver, Alison Rose Wants to Photograph Your Wedding!

Alison Rose Photography has a message for Denver's gay community!

"Hi!  I'm Alison, and I'm here to help you relax in front of the camera so that every photo at your wedding or civil union is genuine and real. 

What sets me apart from other photographers is that I have a bright sense of humor and sentimental nature, which allows me to truly connect with you on a deeper level and feel the emotion of the day right alongside you. Sometimes I'm as emotional as you on your big day!  Because of this, you are able to relax and simply have fun when I'm taking pictures, which results in authentic shots that never appear fake or forced.  Plus, we have endless fun in the process!"

Stand Up and Say No - Can You Feel

Check out Ottawa’s Stand Up and Say No's brand new video for “Can You Feel." The song is the first track from their forthcoming EP Assuming Loyal, and is available on the band’s website. Stand Up and Say No will officially release Assuming Loyal on May 6th, just in time for their debut at this year’s Canadian Music Week festival in Toronto from May 6th – 10th.

"Blah Blah Blah," says Bill and Sharon

Have you seen the latest episode of WeSaid.tv starring the brilliant Bill and the shagalicious Sharon MaGoodies? Well, click the link and treat yourself to 20 minutes of delightful (NSFW) discourse about this, that, and the other. 

And if you happen to have heard a scandalous rumor about Sharon, Bill and I playing strip Mario Kart, I would just like to assure you.

Colorado Springs PrideFest 2014: Vendor Spaces Available

Colorado Springs PrideFest 24 will be held July 19th and 20th at America The Beautiful Park and they have 24 vendor spaces currently still available.

Colorado Springs PrideFest and Parade is the largest gathering of the Gay and Lesbian community in Colorado Springs. The annual outdoor community celebration features a parade, two days of live music, dancing, entertainment, food, information, and merchandise booths.  

The Colorado Springs Police Department and The Gazette have estimated last year's attendance for the parade and festival between 30,000 and 35,000.