I Was Better Last Night – Harvey Fierstein’s tell all memoir

posted Tuesday, March 1, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

A poignant and hilarious memoir from the cultural icon, gay rights activist, and four-time Tony Award–winning actor and playwright, revealing never-before-told stories of his personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, and of his fabled career Harvey Fierstein’s legendary career has transported him from community theater in Brooklyn, to the lights of Broadway, to the absurd excesses of Hollywood and back. He’s received accolades and awards for […]

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Pride Journey: Palm Beach

posted Tuesday, March 1, 2022

by: Joey Amato in Pride Journey

On my recent visit to The Palm Beaches, I wanted to explore parts of the region I hadn’t had the chance to visit when I lived in the area a little of a decade ago. Palm Beach County encompassed dozens of cities and towns, each with its own unique charm and attractions. While most people […]

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The Book of Casey Adair – gay man’s journey navigating life during the 1980s

posted Wednesday, February 23, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

In the fall of 1980, young Casey Adair begins a year of postgraduate theatre research in Spain, then on the verge of a military coup. As he attends plays and dinner parties, visits gay bars, and becomes increasingly involved in protests, Casey’s correspondence reveals intimate confessions and new understandings. He falls in love with a […]

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How Y’all Doing? – Leslie Jordan’s fun-filled, comedic stories about life

posted Tuesday, February 22, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Viral sensation and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan regales fans with entertaining stories about the odd, funny, and unforgettable events in his life in this unmissable essay collection that echoes his droll, irreverent voice. When actor Leslie Jordan learned he had “gone viral,” he had no idea what that meant or how much his life was […]

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The Music Game – award winning French Canadian book about three young millennials is now available in English

posted Monday, February 21, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Music Game by Stéfanie Clermont expertly captures the experience of the millennial generation, following three young women through a story of friendship, betrayal, romantic discovery, identity, sexuality and gender, feminism, and more. Friends since grade school, Céline, Julie, and Sabrina come of age at the start of a new millennium, supporting each other and […]

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New Resort Catering to Gay Men Opens in Palm Springs, Along With Other Hotel Updates

posted Thursday, February 17, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The Descanso Resort caters exclusively to gay men, and is the first new men’s resort to open in Palm Springs in more than a decade. It’s all about that indoor/outdoor living at the former East Canyon Resort & Spa. It’s the brother property to the Santiago, and provides the same standard of deluxe accommodations. Located […]

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KitKat Chocolatory partners with Friends of Ruby for Chosen Family Day – Feb 22, 2022

posted Monday, February 14, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

KitKat Chocolatory is proud to launch a two-year partnership with Toronto LGBTQI2S organization, Friends of Ruby, just in time for Chosen Family Day—on February 22, 2022, the third annual day to acknowledge important relationships and support systems within the community. Chosen Family Day, a national observance of the significant relationships among those in the LGBTQ+ […]

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Join “We-Vibes” Sex Toy Scavenger Hunt – February 12, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, February 10, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Sex & Sexuality

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, on Saturday, February 12th, 2022, We-Vibe is hosting an international, multi-city scavenger hunt where winners will receive free sex toys for a year, totaling nearly $100,000 in value. To help couples bring some adventure and novelty to their relationship, five Chorus toys per city will be hidden in iconic […]

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National AIDS Memorial Observes Black History Month with Featured Online Programs Honoring Black Lives Lost to AIDS

posted Wednesday, February 9, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism

The National AIDS Memorial marks Black History Month and National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with featured online programming honouring Black lives touched by AIDS.  A specially curated selection of stories is being featured as part of a virtual exhibition of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and engraved names in the National AIDS Memorial Grove. The special […]

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They – queer dystopian 1977 novel with a genderless narrator is now back in print

posted Tuesday, February 8, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

THEY by Kay Dick is a lost dystopian masterpiece and overlooked queer classic newly available for the first time in forty years in this special international publication. THEY is eerily prescient and startlingly urgent. Two publishing people recently discovered THEY in used bookshops at almost exactly the same time. Which is a miracle because the book has been out of print […]

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