Nice To See StevieB: Silver Spoon In My Mouth

By StevieB

After we moved in together I got a phone call at work. “Steve, I was cleaning up and found that a piece of my grandmothers silver is missing.” Now when I looked over at the Eagle leather bar and saw this muscle bound Italian decked out in his leather I never dreamed that someday he’d be asking me about his Grandmothers silver. 

Go figure. 

Uh, okay where did you use it last? Maybe it’s stuck in the dishwasher?” “Okay, first silver does not go in the dishwasher. Second I have not used it. Have you? Not having a clue what I was about to get into I replied “I only use the knifes to screw in the switch plate covers.” 

Wow that really was the wrong thing to say. 

It’s a spoon Steven (I love it when he calls me Steven) One of my grandmother’s silver spoons it has been in the family for generations. 

I really have no concept of having things ‘in the family for generations’ because Mormons are always melting their shit down to make some sort of new temple. Buy some damn drywall freaks.

Suddenly it hits me; Fuzzy is accusing me of pilfering the silver. Oh my god! Okay so he wasn’t accusing me. Just concerned that I pawned his silver spoon to buy crack. He asked, “Maybe you took a spoon to work to eat lunch and forgot it?” I love that he loves me so much that he quickly built an alibi to cover me to protect me from my self. Suddenly I thought, I could have killed a man and Fuzzy would nervously stammer. “ Ummm He jumped forward and fell on your spoon…. seven times… yeah that’s it.” 

“No, I don’t use your silver to eat my lunches and no I have not touched it, I would never, I know how much it means to you. This ended the CSI interrogation. I promised I would help him look for it later that evening. We did not find it and sadly Fuzzy came to live with the fact that the family silver was not whole. So neither was Fuzzy. 

So on a completely unrelated note, Yesterday I was finally cleaning out my desk and digging out my files when I reach back to the back of 2007’s files and pull out a spoon. The spoon. I am in SOOOOO much fucking trouble. I think I’ll just slip it into the solid oak velvet lined box with the family crest upon the top. Maybe he won’t notice. And while we’re keeping secrets let’s not tell him that I hold the dog up so he can play piano with his paws.

Nick Jonas - Remember I Told You

Nick Jonas has released the new track "Remember I Told You" featuring Anne-Marie and Mike Posner.

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Books: The Pox Lover

The Pox Lover is a personal history of the turbulent 1990s in New York City and Paris by a pioneering American AIDS journalist, lesbian activist, and daughter of French-Haitian elites. By turns searing, hectic, and funny, Anne-christine d’Adesky’s memoir remembers “the poxed generation” of early AIDS sufferers—their lives, their battles, and their determination to find love and make art in the heartbreaking years before lifesaving protease drugs arrived.

D’Adesky takes readers through a fast-changing East Village, when squatter protests and civil disobedience led to all-night drag and art-dance parties, the fun-loving Lesbian Avengers organized dyke marches, and the protest group ACT UP staged public funerals. She travels as a journalist to Paris, trolling the Seine through the night, uncovering her aristocratic family’s roots in Vichy France and colonial Haiti, and encountering waves of exiles fleeing violence in the Balkans, Haiti, and Rwanda.

Read more here.

YouTube Reveals All-Star Cast of 'Escape the Night' Season 2

 

Yesterday, YouTube unveiled the all-star cast for the second season of ESCAPE THE NIGHT, the popular murder mystery series starring Joey Graceffa. Graceffa will return as “The Savant,” and will be joined by Tyler Oakley as “The Thespian,” Liza Koshy as “The Explorer,” Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY) as “The Engineer,” Andrea Russett as “The Duchess,” Gabbie Hanna (The Gabbie Show) as “The Vaudevillian,” Jesse Wellens (PrankvsPrank) as “The Outlaw,” Alex Wassabi as “The Novelist,” Tana Mongeau as “The Saloon Girl” and DeStorm Power as “The Railroad Tycoon.” ESCAPE THE NIGHT transports 10 YouTube creators into a whodunit murder mystery where they'll form alliances, solve clues, and brace themselves for terrifying new surprises in every episode. The 12-episode second season will be produced by Brian Graden Media and Graceffa and will debut on YouTube Red on June 22, 2017.

In the first season, Graceffa brought together an ensemble of top YouTube stars for a killer dinner party that transported them to a 1920s-era gothic mansion. This season, nine new dinner guests will receive an exclusive invitation, only to discover that all is not what it seems. They find themselves transported into a Victorian-era masquerade ball where they must solve a mystery to survive.

The premiere episode from the first season of ESCAPE THE NIGHT has generated over 11.3 million views and over 1.1 billion social impressions, to date. The series won the 2016 Streamy Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

“The first season of ‘Escape The Night’ proved to be wildly popular on YouTube Red, as audiences rooted for their favorite creators and embraced the spirit of this exciting reality adventure series,” said Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content, YouTube. “We are thrilled to be working with Joey Graceffa, Brian Graden, and a brand new cast of dynamic YouTube stars to deliver another season full of fun, mystery and suspense."

“Viewers were in constant suspense right up until last year’s finale,“ said ESCAPE THE NIGHT star and executive producer Joey Graceffa. “Nobody was safe, including me. This time, we have a new cast, we’re in a new era, and there’s a new evil lurking. I can’t wait for this season’s surprises to finally be revealed.”

The first season of ESCAPE THE NIGHT is currently available on YouTube Red.

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

Print all In new window The Rocky Horror Show opens LIVE in Denver tomorrow night!

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation. In this special 25th anniversary revival this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever.

Equinox Theatre Company is thrilled to present their highly anticipated premiere of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. Performances will be May 26 through July with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM with a pay-what-you-can Industry Night on Thursday, June 29. There will also be two MidnightAudience Participation performances on Saturday, June 10 and Saturday, June 24. All other shows will be non-participatory.

James Earl Hardy and Shani Mootoo named winners of Lambda Literary's Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist Prize

Lambda Literary has announced the recipients of Lambda's Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist Prizes. This year Lambda recognizes James Earl Hardy and Shani Mootoo.

The prize honors LGBTQ-identified authors who have published multiple novels, built a strong reputation and following, and show promise to continue publishing high quality work for years to come. Made possible through the generous support of the late Dr. James Duggins, the award includes a cash prize of $5000.

The judges for the Duggins Prize were award-winning poets Julie Enszer and Reginald Harris. In a joint statement they said of this year's winners:

"When we first peeked at the applicants for this award, we both shared a deep appreciation and admiration for Shani Mootoo's novels. They are fresh, exciting, and tell stories from the perspective of diasporic Caribbean LGBTQ life, an under-examined perspective in contemporary literature. From her first novel to the most recent, Mootoo's work as a novelist continues to present diverse, complex characters rooted in LGBTQ communities in powerful and provocative ways. While her current body of work--including the novels Cereus Blooms at Night, He Drown She in the Sea, Valmiki's Daughter, Moving Forward Sideways Like a Crab; her short fiction Out on Main Street: And Other Stories; and her poetry collection The Predicament of Or--seems like enough for a full career, we are hopeful that we and all readers will be greeted with many more works by Shani Mootoo."

Enszer and Harris continued, "James Earl Hardy established a category--the gay hip-hop love story--and all of our lives are better for it. We both have fond memories of encountering Hardy's novels and their unique point of view. Hardy is a vital chronicler of black LGBTQ/MSM life, writing with humor and a vibrant erotic edge. B-Boy Blues was the first in a series of books that chronicles the lives of African American gay men with charm, honesty, and audacity. Hardy's work in the B-Boy series--B-Boy Blues, 2nd Time Around, If Only For One Nite, The Day Eazy-E Died, Love the One You're With, and A House is Not a Home--helped a generation of queer people traditionally underrepresented in literature to see themselves on the page. Now his characters appear not only in novels, but also on the stage. Like Mootoo, Hardy has had a full career, but we anticipate his continued productivity as a writer and look forward to the new directions his imagination and creativity will take his readers." 

Hardy and Mootoo will be recognized as winners of the Duggins Prize at the 29th Annual Lambda Literary Awards ceremony on June 12th in New York City.

"The Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist prize had been on hold for two years since, sadly, Dr. Duggins passed away in 2015," said Tony Valenzuela, Lambda's Executive Director. "Jim was deeply proud of our LGBTQ literary community and would have been thrilled to see us honor, through his passion and generosity, these two extraordinary novelists, James Earl Hardy and Shani Mootoo. We congratulate them!"

TCM & FilmStruck Celebrate Pride Month

 

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and FilmStruck will celebrate Pride Month this June with extensive movie lineups dedicated to exploring LGBT themes in cinema. Honoring a number of LGBT actors and artists whose talents helped them overcome the roadblocks they faced because of their orientation or gender identity, TCM will spotlight Gay Hollywood, hosted by entertainment journalist Dave Karger and author and historian William Mann, every Thursday in June, and FilmStruck will present a Gay and Lesbian Cinema showcase, hosted by film critic Alonso Duralde.

PSYCHIC TO RUPAUL’S LATE MOTHER: “IT’S GOING TO BE A BOY AND HE’S GOING TO BE FAMOUS”

Actor and television personality RuPaul joined entertainment anchor Keltie Knight, actress Becca Tobin and fashion designer Jac Vanek on their popular LadyGang podcast this week. In the interview, he discussed how a psychic predicted his fame to his late mother while still in the womb, and the moment they knew the prophecy had come through, along with how his mom gave him the courage to start doing drag when he got in the game – the 1980’s.

The episode is available now at TheLadyGang.com, PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne app and iTunes.

Taiwan Votes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

On Wednesday, 24 May 2017, the Judicial Yuan, Taiwan’s highest court, ruled that restricting marriage to only a man and a women was unconstitutional, voting in favor of marriage equality. Taiwan has made history as the first Asian country to vote in favor of same-sex marriage. The 14 grand justices demanded that current laws be amended within 2 years to allow for same-sex marriage, in the event laws have not changed in that timeframe, couples will be able to register their marriage anyway. 



Jessica Stern, Executive Director of OutRight Action International, commented on the win in Taiwan saying, “This is a great victory for Taiwan and for all of Asia. Taiwanese activists have been campaigning for years to achieve this outcome and all of their efforts have paid off in full. Amidst conservative pushback against LGBTIQ rights and equality in other parts of Asia, this is much welcomed good news and reason to celebrate. Love trumps hate.”

Jean Chong, OutRight Action International’s Program Field Coordinator, reflected on how this decision might impact the wider Asian region saying, “The historic ruling in Taiwan paves the way for other Asian countries to follow suit. It says you can be Asian, be valued for who you are and who you love, and be on the right side of history. Taiwan might just start a positive domino effect where we will see other countries like Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand following in these footsteps.”

The ruling did not clarify whether the civil law will be changed or whether a new law will be enacted to allow for same-sex couples to marry. Activists in the country have been advocating for a change in the civil code. Regardless of how the laws will be changed the ruling is a guarantee for marriage equality for Taiwanese citizens.

Rosie O'Donnell Surprises Audience At SCRUFF's Michael Musto Roast Featuring Vilanch, Gold, Del Rio, Monsoon, Countess D'Agostino & more

The SCRUFF sponsored charity event FORK ON THE LEFT, KNIFE IN THE BACK: BROADWAY ROASTS MICHAEL MUSTO, saw a glittery colliding of worlds on Monday, May 22nd at 8PM at the Actors Temple Theater, 339 West 47th Street, as Broadway and Nightlife personalities came together to honor the pop culture journalist and New York Nightlife fixture MICHAEL MUSTO. All proceeds from the event went to benefit Callen-Lorde, the vital community Health Center that provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Roasters included film and television star ROSIE O'DONNELL (who will kicked off the evening and promised to match all the money raised that evening), Comedian and Emmy Award Winner BRUCE VILANCH (who hosted the event); Insult Comedian & Winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 6, BIANCA DEL RIO; Actress and Standup Comedian JUDY GOLD; Actor, Director and Producer MARKUS KELLE (NYC Nightlife Fixture); Singer, Songwriter and Tony Award Nominated Actress, ORFEH (Legally Blonde on Broadway); New York Post Journalist and Broadcaster, MICHAEL RIEDEL; Creator of one of the biggest dating apps in the world, SCRUFF, JOHNNY SKANDROS; Television Personality, Model, Author and Singer COUNTESS LUANN D'AGOSTINO (Real Housewives of New York City); Disco and Pop Singer RANDY JONES (The Village People); Season 5 Winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, JINKX MONSOON; Lola in Broadway’s Kinky Boots CRYSTAL DEMURE; Satirist and Viral Sensation RANDY RAINBOW; Sultry Siren of Avenue Q, LUCY THE SLUT (and her talented puppet handler ELIZABETH ANN BERG). DANIEL DEMELLO & NATHANIEL NOWAK produced the event, which was directed by RACHEL KLEIN.

NYC march on Flag Day to honor late creator of LGBTQ Rainbow Flag

Friends and family of the late Gilbert Baker will hold an activist march and rally against LGBTQ discrimination and bigotry in memory of the world-renowned artist who created The Rainbow Flag, the international symbol of LGBTQ pride and liberation. Baker, a lifelong LGBTQ and social justice activist, died suddenly March 31 in his Manhattan home. He was 65.

The political march and rally “Raise the Rainbow!” will take place, appropriately, on Flag Day, which is Wednesday, June 14, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. “Raise the Rainbow!” is a public event open to all. Attendees are invited to bring their own rainbow-themed banners, art pieces and protest signs.

The event begins at 6:00 PM with a rally at the Stonewall Inn, the bar whose 1969 riots sparked the modern LGBTQ movement. Stonewall is located at 53 Christopher Street. Speakers will celebrate the life, art and radical legacy of Gilbert Baker through personal recollections, resistance speeches and Baker’s own political speeches. At 8:00 PM, participants will march the length of Christopher Street to Christopher Street Pier, carrying banners created by Gilbert Baker. They will raise a Rainbow Flag and call for a rededication to progressive and radical activism, completing the tribute at 9:00 PM.

“Gilbert Baker belonged to all of us, and his sudden passing has been a shocking loss to millions across the world,” said event co-organizer and longtime friend Charley Beal. “There is no better way to honor his work and his memory than to hold this march and protest, to fight the LGBTQ oppression of Donald Trump’s administration. We must continue Gilbert’s work, because the struggle for LGBTQ liberation is not over.”

Leon Else - What I Won't Do

British singer, songwriter, and musician Leon Else releases the lyric video for his new single, “What I Won’t Do” today.  The track was written by Else, long-time collaborator Joshua “JT” Thompson and Jasper Leaks, and produced by The Futuristics.  “What I Won’t Do” follows previous singles “Dance,” “Black Car,” and “The City Don’t Care”.  

Nelly Furtado to Headline Inaugural Canada Pride in Montreal

After taking a break from the spotlight, Nelly Furtado is back as she headlines the first-ever Canada Pride in Montréal, presented by TD in collaboration with the Casino de Montréal. Nelly Furtado will give a 90-minute performance on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 9 pm on the TD stage in Parc des Faubourgs. This new outside venue for Montréal Pride, located at the entrance of the Jacques-Cartier bridge, will welcome up to 30,000 spectators for the occasion.

Nelly Furtado is highlighting her brand new album, “The Ride”, released at the end of March. She received a Grammy Award in 2002 and a BRIT Award in 2007, and made a name for herself with a number of hit songs including, “I’m Like a Bird”, “Turn Off the Light”, “Say It Right”, “Maneater” and “Promiscuous”. With a career spanning two decades, five studio albums, 16+ million records sold world-wide, and a plethora of accolades, Nelly Furtado is a proven chart-topping luminary.

Éric Pineault, founding president of Montréal Pride, is very pleased that Nelly Furtado accepted the invitation. “This is a really big win for us at Montréal Pride. Nelly Furtado is a Canadian artist of international stature with chart-topping hits that everyone knows! And with her new album, we get to discover a whole new side of Nelly. And most importantly, she’s always been an outspoken ally of our communities, caring about the struggles of the members of the sexual diversity and gender plurality. It’s a perfect match!”

In an interview that Nelly Furtado did a few years ago with Chicago Pride, she talked about her connection with the LGBTQ+ communities. “My gay and lesbian fans have been with me from the beginning. I think they could connect to the individualism and free-spiritedness that’s in the songs. A lot of my gay fans really like my early radio stuff, which I think are a lot about being true to yourself and not listening to what other people have to say about the choices in your life. Honestly, I’m not quite sure, but it’s great!”

From August 10 to 20, Montréal will be the host city for Canada Pride Montréal 2017, a special nation-wide edition of Montréal Pride. For the occasion, a new outdoor site will be inaugurated at Parc des Faubourgs with four times the capacity of Place Émilie-Gamelin, the festival’s primary venue in past years which will continue to play a major role during this year’s festivities. The complete program, which will include more than 150 activities, will be coming soon. The festival will of course include Montréal’s revered drag performers, with multiple events including a recognition of Mado’s 30 years of drag, a showcase of local performers at ILLUSION, and even a special show with Drag Superstars from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

In addition to the exciting daily shows, Canada Pride Montréal 2017 will also host two human rights conferences – a three-day national conference and a one-day international conference highlighting issues in the Francophonie – as well as a sports tournament, a Community day and the traditional Pride Parade.