Unzipped – coffee table book and exhibition traces the musical career of the Rolling Stones

posted Tuesday, October 26, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

For almost 60 years the Rolling Stones have helped shape popular culture around the world. Unzipped traces their impact and influence on rock music, art, design, fashion, photography, and filmmaking. Packed with evocative archive photos, artworks, outtakes, and memorabilia, this stunning book immerses readers in the world of the Stones. Peppered throughout with insightful new […]

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Hands free LELO F1S V2 pleasure console gives good vibrations

posted Monday, October 25, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Sex & Sexuality

It’s a brave new world out there for men. Even though the sex industry has been focused on male pleasure for decades, when it comes to sex toys, women were the ones who typically enjoyed their pick of the ever-new and ever better sex toys, and men got the short end of the stick. Pun […]

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National Conference on Queer and Trans Health – Summit 2021: Disrupt and Reconstruct – Virtually Oct 27-29, 2021

posted Friday, October 22, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Sex & Sexuality

Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) will host its annual knowledge exchange and capacity building conference, Summit, online this year from October 27-29. The theme of this edition is Disrupt and Reconstruct, with more than 100 presenters and panelists looking at how we can achieve queer and trans equity in health care by rewriting routines of care and deconstructing systems that continue […]

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Sky Gilbert’s “I, Gloria Grahame” – taking on the persona of a dead movie star

posted Thursday, October 21, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

A professor of English literature writes the autobiography of his fantasy alter-ego, wanton movie star Gloria Grahame, while his own sexual desires go frustrated. Denton Moulton — a shy, effeminate male professor — lives inside his head, where he is really a long-dead movie star: the glamorous Gloria Grahame, from the golden age of Hollywood. […]

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The Drake Hotel unveils it’s new Modern Wing, Dec 1, 2021 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, October 21, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

It has been 17 years since The Drake Hotel re-opened its doors as a creative hub in Toronto’s West Queen West area. As part of its continuing drive to build and evolve, the property’s brand-new Modern Wing will open for sleepovers on Dec 1, 2021. The Drake is building on its legacy as a neighbourhood hub rooted in […]

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Global Tourism Film Festival presents a diverse lineup of International Films, Seminars and Workshops – Oct 21 to 24, 2021

posted Wednesday, October 20, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The Global Tourism Film Festival (GTFF) in association with Netherlands Board of Tourism, present a diverse slate of films, workshops, and seminars integrated in the October 21-24 Festival held virtually this year. Having received entries from almost every continent, GTFF 2021 film selections include feature films that showcase fascinating world regions and cultures ranging from […]

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Toronto International Festival of Authors – available virtually from Oct 21 to 31, 2021

posted Wednesday, October 20, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival, invites book lovers to join the authors and artists reshaping the world through stories. The 42nd edition, its second virtual Festival, will present authors from across Canada and across the world. The 11-day Festival, taking place October 21 to 31, will include more than […]

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Here We Go Loop De Loop – comedic, satiric, and filled with greed, lust, and sexuality

posted Tuesday, October 19, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Here We Go Loop De Loop by William Jack Sibley has greed, lust, sexuality, spiritual enlightenment, xenophobia, and the meaning of a life worth living all woven into a single, outrageous knot in the insulated town of Rita Blanca, Texas. Discussions – and discoveries – of sexuality abound as characters strive to find happiness and meaning. […]

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Gusta – Canadian start up offers plant-based, soy protein meat alternatives

posted Monday, October 18, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

GUSTA has added two new and exciting products to their already extensive portfolio of vegan options. The Original and the Mex veggie ground are 100% natural ground alternatives made from soy protein. This Canadian start-up has been producing great tasting, high quality vegan products since 2015, and these two new products are no exception! The […]

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Guadalajara is among the finalists to host the Gay Games XII in 2026

posted Friday, October 15, 2021

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Guadalajara, a thriving urban destination known as much for its contemporary arts, culture, and culinary scene as its traditional Mexican heritage, has been named to the shortlist of three cities worldwide vying to host the Gay Games XII in 2026. Host cities are chosen based upon their support of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as their […]

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