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Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017
'Tom of Finland' Comes to Denver this December
Award-winning filmmaker Dome Karukoski brings to screen the life and work of one of the most influential and celebrated figures of twentieth century LGBTQ culture.
Touko Laaksonen, a decorated officer, returns home after a harrowing and heroic experience serving his country in World War II. But life in Finland during peacetime proves equally distressing. He finds post-war Helsinki rampant with homophobic persecution, and gay men around him are being pressured to marry women and have children. Touko finds refuge in his liberating art: homoerotic drawings of muscular men, free of inhibitions.
But it is only when an American publisher sees them and invites Tuoko over to the West Coast that his life really takes a turn. Finally being able to walk free and proud in Los Angeles, Tuoko dives head first into the sexual revolution, becoming an icon and a rallying point. His work – made famous by his signature ‘Tom of Finland’ – became the emblem of a generation of men and fanned the flames of the worldwide gay revolution.
WalletHub Study: 2017’s Best Foodie Cities in America
With World Food Day coming up and restaurant prices rising, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2017’s Best Foodie Cities in America.
To determine the best and cheapest local foodie scenes, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities across 24 key metrics. The data set ranges from affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants to food festivals per capita to craft breweries and wineries per capita.
To determine the best and cheapest local foodie scenes, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities across 24 key metrics. The data set ranges from affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants to food festivals per capita to craft breweries and wineries per capita.
| Top 20 Foodie Cities in America | |||||
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | 11 | Tampa, FL | ||
| 2 | Portland, OR | 12 | Atlanta, GA | ||
| 3 | New York, NY | 13 | Chicago, IL | ||
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | 14 | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| 5 | Miami, FL | 15 | Sacramento, CA | ||
| 6 | Orlando, FL | 16 | Houston, TX | ||
| 7 | Austin, TX | 17 | St. Louis, MO | ||
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | 18 | Denver, CO | ||
| 9 | San Diego, CA | 19 | Washington, DC | ||
| 10 | Seattle, WA | 20 | Cincinnati, OH | ||
Source: WalletHub
Come out for Safe Schools with One Colorado for National Coming Out Day
One of the best things we can do to support our LGBTQ youth is to create safe and affirming school environments. Click here to sign up for One Colorado's webinar on October 25th to learn exactly how to do that!
Did you know that in 2015 88% of students in Colorado reported hearing anti-LGBTQ remarks from peers and school staff on a regular basis? In fact, sexual orientation and gender expression remain two of the highest reported categories of identity-based harassment and assault in Colorado schools. Despite these realities, there are a number of actions that communities can take to improve the safety and inclusion of LGBTQ students in their schools.
Seth Glier - Birds
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Seth Glier has released his latest video for the track “Too Much Water” from his latest studio album Birds. The simple and emotionally raw visual flawlessly captures the honesty and vulnerability of the lyrics.
Legal Advocates in Fight Against Trump Transgender Military Ban Praise Congressional Demand for Answers
More than 100 Members of Congress wrote to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis asking him to provide any “discussions or correspondence between the White House and the Pentagon” that purportedly informed President Trump's decision to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military.
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), who have been at the center of the legal fight against the ban, commended the Members’ action. The military studied this issue for nearly a year and concluded that transgender service members serving openly benefits the military and promotes military readiness. The ban has been met with opposition and criticism from the highest ranking military officers as well as countless service members, veterans, and bipartisan members of Congress.
NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter and GLAD Transgender Rights Project Director Jennifer Levi issued the following statement in response:
“The President’s abrupt decision to override the military’s carefully considered policy on transgender service members showed a shocking disregard not only for the thousands of currently serving transgender troops, including those deployed overseas, but also for the experience and expertise of military leaders.
We commend the more than 100 Members of Congress who are demanding answers about why the President reversed military policy without input from military advisers. The President’s blatant disregard for military judgment destabilizes military operations and weakens our Armed Forces.
Every day this ban is allowed to stay in place, our national security is undermined and transgender service members who have proved their fitness to serve are being unfairly targeted and demeaned. That’s why we will continue to use every tool at our disposal to end this discriminatory and harmful ban.”
In the weeks since the president announced his intention to implement a discriminatory and reckless policy to block transgender people from serving in the military, NCLR and GLAD have filed a motion asking the courts to block the president’s policy, and are leading two of the four legal suits filed against the president—representing nearly a dozen transgender servicemembers, from coast to coast.
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), who have been at the center of the legal fight against the ban, commended the Members’ action. The military studied this issue for nearly a year and concluded that transgender service members serving openly benefits the military and promotes military readiness. The ban has been met with opposition and criticism from the highest ranking military officers as well as countless service members, veterans, and bipartisan members of Congress.
NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter and GLAD Transgender Rights Project Director Jennifer Levi issued the following statement in response:
“The President’s abrupt decision to override the military’s carefully considered policy on transgender service members showed a shocking disregard not only for the thousands of currently serving transgender troops, including those deployed overseas, but also for the experience and expertise of military leaders.
We commend the more than 100 Members of Congress who are demanding answers about why the President reversed military policy without input from military advisers. The President’s blatant disregard for military judgment destabilizes military operations and weakens our Armed Forces.
Every day this ban is allowed to stay in place, our national security is undermined and transgender service members who have proved their fitness to serve are being unfairly targeted and demeaned. That’s why we will continue to use every tool at our disposal to end this discriminatory and harmful ban.”
In the weeks since the president announced his intention to implement a discriminatory and reckless policy to block transgender people from serving in the military, NCLR and GLAD have filed a motion asking the courts to block the president’s policy, and are leading two of the four legal suits filed against the president—representing nearly a dozen transgender servicemembers, from coast to coast.
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 drew@milehighgayguy.com. And if you've got column or story ideas to pitch, this is the place to do it.
Rhein Haus: Serving Up Weiners Und Balls in Downtown Denver
The Gay Vegans: 'NYC Vegan'
Before I begin I’d like to give those of you new to The Gay Vegans blog a friendly reminder that I am not a professional book reviewer. I hardly ever will review a cookbook, in fact this is only the second one in six years of having my blog. I write this not to lower your expectations for what you are about to read but to put a spotlight on this specific cookbook, one I am ecstatic to still be exploring.
“NYC Vegan” is full of recipes that make me salivate while turning the pages. Before agreeing to support the book’s blog tour, Mike and I had already pre-ordered copies and were super excited when our copy came. We wanted the cookbook because we have been following Michael and Ethan on social media for years, paying special attention to all of the amazing food they would share. Another reason we wanted the cookbook was because Michael and Ethan are two of the most compassionate people we know, and we have been fortunate to have spent a little time with them. We knew their new cookbook would be a great addition to anyone who includes compassion while cooking.
“NYC Vegan” brings me to New York City. It also brings me into the lives of Michael and Ethan, which is awesome. I love the personal notes from them that are scattered throughout the book. With these and the little bit I know about them, I all of a sudden had a list of the recipes I wanted to try.
It won’t be a surprise to anyone who knows me that of all of the recipes in the book I chose the Diner-Style pancakes to try first. I am a pancake guy. Recipes on my list to try next are the Lasagna, the Shepherdless Pie and the Colcannon. I loved reading the Colcannon recipe! I’m Irish and have never heard about it. Reading through the cookbook I learned so many other things, always a treat.
Important factors about a cookbook that I would promote to friends and family include the ingredients (would I already have them in the house and/or are they easy to find) as well the ease of the recipe. Most times I just want to make a meal so it has to be easy, and easy for me means really easy.
The Diner-Style Pancakes in “NYC Vegan” meet both of these factors. We had all of the ingredients and I think most of you will have them. The recipe was easy to follow and I never felt that I was lost or couldn’t understand something. The last thing you want to feel when trying a new recipe is stupid.
Before I knew it, I was handing Mike a plate of pancakes. I added blueberries, which is usual for me and pancakes. They were delicious and I will try their suggested additions of chocolate chips, strawberries or bananas in the weekends to come.
Aside from the recipes, the layout of the book, the photography and the information on culinary New York City all added to why I love this book. “NYC Vegan” provides an escape to the flavors and cuisines of New York City.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Cherry Creek North: Have You Ever Been Someplace That Just Feels Right?
What sets it apart? Perhaps it’s the walkability of the area, or lodging that provides all the comforts of home. Maybe it’s the laughter spilling out of a gallery during a nightly wine tasting, or alfresco dining on a patio laced with flowers. When you’re in Cherry Creek North, you can sit back and exhale. Life feels good here.
Mitchell Green is a movie star who could hit big if it weren't for one teensy problem
Vintage Theatre presents the Denver premiere of “The Little Dog Laughed” through October 22 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Tickets are $15 - $30 and available online at www.vintagetheatre.com or by calling 303-856-7830.
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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to Colorado-Crafted Gifts and Experiences
Step Back in Time
Roast chestnuts, ride horse-drawn carriages and shop for hand-made gifts in historic Georgetown and its outdoor European-style holiday market. Witness the joys, pleasures, and pastimes of the 1840's at Bent's Old Fort western
trading post. The spirit of the season comes alive with wagon rides,
games, toy making, taffy pull, piñata break, frontier cooking,
storytelling, and other holiday festivities culminating in candlelight
tours. Holiday activities kick off nightly with Gold Camp Christmas in
Victor and Cripple Creek complete with a self-guided tour of the area’s
decorated mine head-frames (the above-ground structure of the shaft)
and the Elf Emporium loaded with gifts made by local crafters. Catch a
glimpse of ancient Colorado history at Mesa Verde National Park’s Luminaria Holiday Open House. A visit to the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley brings out the inner child during its Holiday Festival of Trains.
Revel in Holiday Markets and Festivals
Don’t miss some of the state’s best Christmas markets and holiday open houses including Greeley’s Festival of Trees and the Festival of Enchantment in Pueblo. The Boulder County Winter Farmer’s Market in Longmont is an ideal place for gift buying alongside seasonal local produce. Palisade Olde-Fashioned Christmas
features a parade of lights, a soup challenge, and craft vendors. The
holiday season also brings festive art fairs, pop-ups and maker sales
across rural Creative Districts across the state: Mancos Creative District hosts the Mancos Olde Fashioned Christmas with an art fair and festive celebrations in town, Salida Holiday Festival features caroling, arts and crafts and tractor-pulled hayrides. Pueblo Creative Corridor hosts seasonal weekly art walks and sales throughout the holiday season.
A Natural Colorado Christmas
Visit a Colorado tree farm or acquire a Christmas tree cutting permit from the US Forest Service to harvest your tree. For a special twist, harvest your holiday tree on a trip with the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Let pine-scented needles of ponderosa, fir, and juniper grace your doorway in a wreath from Llama Pack Farms in Masonville or create and decorate a wreath at the Covered Bridge Farm in Montrose.
Give the Gift of Going—or Staying!
Give the gift of a guest ranch experience, or better yet—bring your
family to gather for a true cowboy Christmas at one of Colorado’s dude and guest ranches
where packages include holiday meals, winter outdoor activities and
more. Rural lodging and guest packages offer memorable staycations and
include winter fun with the Ski, Swim, Stay weekends combining hot springs fun in Glenwood Springs with skiing at Sunlight Mountain, or a Monarch Mountain Snowmobile & Stay
package at one of Colorado’s best-loved ski resort gems. For the
non-skier, more relaxing winter stays with wildlife viewing, hiking and
horse carriage rides are offered at the scenic the Platte River Fort. For those who love summer-season outdoor fun and challenges a weekend at the original Colorado camp for adults, Camp Shenanigans.
The Outdoors Gift-Wrapped
The world’s biggest elk herd, Gold Medal Waters, and epic vistas ensure Colorado is at the top of any outdoors person’s list. Stock the hunters’ shelves with equipment from Karifu or Denver Tents. Anglers will appreciate a Colorado-custom-made Bamboo fishing rod from South Creek Limited, hand-tied flies from Duranglers or ice-fishing excursions to various lakes across Colorado. Give the gift of exploration with a park pass to a Colorado State Park. For those that like to play in the snow, Colorado is home to leading manufacturers of must-have winter toys: Meier Skis for custom-made skis, Moots for fat bikes, and Mountain Boy Sledworks for traditional and iconic sleds.
Edible and Flavorful Gifts
From single origin coffee beans by Bestslope Coffee Company in Fruita and Nuance Chocolate small-batch “bean to bar” chocolate makers of Fort Collins, to gorgeous bitters, botanicals, and cocktail making kits from Strongwater,
there’s a bounty of craft selections for epicureans. Easily shippable
gifts guaranteed fresh and made with love include peppered jellies from Minturn Saloon, rose-infused honey from hives across Weld, Larimer and Boulder Counties by Bee Squared Apiaries, cheese from Jumpin’ Goat Dairy, and mango salsa from Colorado Black Diamond Salsa. Or send the gift of Colorado via a basket of curated and assorted goodies from Colorado Crafted, or Cured
in Boulder offers a discerning taste of native specialties including
cheeses, and salami in its Colorado gift box. Learn how to make your
own holiday cheeses along with other seasonal gifts with The Art of Cheese in Longmont. Send the chef in the family mountain-inspired recipes with the new Half-Baked Harvest cookbook by Colorado mountain chef and food blogger, Tieghan Gerard.
Craft Beverage Gifts and Winter Warmers
Colorado’s award-winning breweries, wineries, and distilleries are
reason alone to celebrate. Enjoy drinking or giving the gift of beer
with some inspiration from Colorado’s top winter brews or gift a regional beverage tour, such as the Craft Beverages of SW Colorado. Head to Palisade for a winter wine tour, and for spirits from the ski slopes, visit Crested Butte’s Montanya Rum. Make your own Christmas cheer with Marble Distilling Company’s The Dude
cocktail made from award-winning Moonlight Expresso coffee liquor. Get
that whiskey lover something to treasure—a rare Maryland-Style Rye from
Denver’s Leopold Bros—only available November-December.
Made and Making in Colorado
Across the state, there is a wide range of crafters and
manufacturers offering custom-made products including outdoor recreation
gear, luxurious facial products, cowboy hats and homeware. Fashion
seekers will love hats, including fedoras from Greeley Hat Works or Dom wool hats from Icebox Knitting. Cooks will enjoy wooden crafted bar and kitchenware from David Rasmussen and western-lovers will covet leather goods from Zapata Ranch’s Ranchlands Store. Pamper loved ones with luxurious rose oil from Osmia Organics, or Lavender Hydrosol from Colorado Aromatics. Treat that preening man with beard oils and salves from The Vintage Grooming Company. Or why not give the gift of making: CoCo Crafted
of Colorado Springs offers budding crafters the chance to create wall
hangings, art, embroidery, and painting. More specialized classes
include leather-working with The Makerie for fiber classes at Table Rock Llamas. For aspiring chefs looking to sharpen their skills, try an animal breakdown or sausage-making class at Boulder Butchery Guild.
After all that Planning…Some Colorado-Style Self-Care
You made the holidays special for everyone else, but don’t forget
some self-care. Give yourself a little downtime with Colorado inspired spa treatments or a soak in some of the state’s natural hot springs.
Celebrate National Coming Out Day with 'The Freedom to Marry'
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