Dreaming Home – queer novel follows six characters across forty years, exploring trauma, betrayal, and the search for home

posted Tuesday, June 6, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Dreaming Home is a novel in stories, set between Dallas, San Francisco, and Fort Lauderdale. It’s a queer coming-of-age, and coming-to-terms exploration, that follows the after-effects of betrayal and poignantly explores the ways we search for home. Following six characters across forty years, the novel recounts the fragmentation of a family. Kyle runs from his […]

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Sex toy lifestyle brand LELO launches their inclusive, vegan, lightweight lipstick line

posted Tuesday, June 6, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Sex & Sexuality

Have you ever found yourself dreaming of a matte lipstick that lasts a day without the heavily coated feeling, only a beautiful tint hour after hour? And what if all that could come infused with the natural ingredients that care for your lips and enhance their beauty? Would it not be a dream come true? […]

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Giovanni’s Room celebrates 50 years of operations as an LGBTQ+ bookstore in Philadelphia

posted Friday, June 2, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Giovanni’s Room is the longest-running LGBTQ+ bookstore in the United States, and has been a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years. It provides a safe and welcoming space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to connect with literature that speaks to their experiences. The store has played […]

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Skip Teams Up With Lemon from Canada’s Drag Race to Celebrate Pride Month with a Zestie Bestie Caesar Sub

posted Friday, June 2, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

In honour of Pride Month, Skip has joined forces with two Toronto icons – Canadian Drag Superstar and viral sensation of Canada’s Drag Race, Lemon, and local restaurant favourite Grandma Loves You to bring you a one-of-a-kind, custom, Lemon-inspired sandwich. The sandwich will be available exclusively on Skip all month long with a portion of proceeds […]

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Santa Monica Pride returns, along with a new beachfront Regent Hotel property

posted Friday, June 2, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

SaMo PRIDE begins with a parade on June 3, 2023 followed by a month of events focused on family-friendly displays and activities that safely celebrate the city’s inclusive and diverse spirit. Officially designated LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by the City of Santa Monica, SaMo PRIDE will focus on art, events for people of all ages, and […]

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Pride Journey: Athens, Georgia

posted Friday, June 2, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Pride Journey

Everyone knows that I am a sucker for small-city charm, so I decided to venture about an hour and a half outside of Atlanta to Athens, Georgia, home of rock bands R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and of course, the B-52’s. As soon as I drove into the college town, I knew I was in for a […]

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Celebrate with Pride this Summer in Orlando, Florida

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

As the city where dragons, coasters and Pride flags fly, Orlando readies for an exciting summer season filled with vibrant fun, delectable cuisine and a diverse community that warmly embraces cultures from all backgrounds coming together remaining a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ visitors.  Orlando has been a pioneer in LGBTQ+ tourism dating back to the […]

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Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley’s “Brother’s Bond Bourbon” is now available in Ontario

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Brother’s Bond Bourbon recently expanded their distribution market with their recent foray into Canada, the first international market expansion outside the USA. As one of the fastest-growing ultra-premium bourbon brands, Brother’s Bond Bourbon was created in 2021 by longtime friends Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, who were on-screen brothers in the hit television show ‘The […]

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Stratford Festival’s inaugural Pride Week features performances, speakers and events – June 5 to 11, 2023

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

2SLGBTQ+ stories take centre stage at the Stratford Festival for Pride Month and throughout the 2023 season. The month begins with the world première of Casey and Diana by Nick Green and directed by Andrew Kushnir, as well as the openings of Rent, directed by Thom Allison, and Richard II, adapted by Brad Fraser, and conceived and directed by Jillian Keiley. The Meighen Forum will mark the […]

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Absolut introduces LGBTQ+ themed AI cocktail for Toronto’s queer community

posted Thursday, June 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Absolut’s latest Mix Your Neighbourhood campaign makes them the world’s first vodka brand to create visual cocktail art using AI. They have curated a lineup of innovative cocktails inspired by local Toronto neighbourhoods, including The Church-Wellesley Village, which embodies the proud, inclusive, and diverse characteristics of this local area. Like all Toronto neighbourhoods, The Village […]

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