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Best Gay Hotel in the World - THE OUT NYC

Best Gay Cities — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:32 GMT

THE OUT NYC has become the BEST GAY Hotel in the WORLD!

THE OUT NYC Urban Resort named Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards 2012

located in Hell’s Kitchen, steps from Times Square and Chelsea. When you stay at THE OUT NYC, great things will happen. Live your own unforgettable experience with the best of lodging, art, dining, nightlife and design all in one place – THE OUT NYC.

And what hotel in New York can offer you outdoor space?

CHILL.

Whatever your mood, they have got an outdoor space for you.

It’s what makes THE OUT NYC a true urban resort.

The Sun Deck: If you want the perfect place to get your tan on or watch an amazing sunset, there’s no need to go outside the city. At The Sun Deck, Fire Island meets Manhattan, where boxwood and stucco surround an ipe wood sunbathing deck. Along one side is a glass reflecting pool with a water room enclosed by cascading curtains of rain.

The Secret Garden: The Secret Garden is tucked inside serene plantings of black bamboo. It’s a quiet place to bring your laptop and a snack. Work or read at our long sturdy tables. It’s also the right place to bring your yoga mat for quiet meditation.

The Great Lawn @ THE OUT. Who needs Central Park? Our Great Lawn offers everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. The grass is green. The beanbag chairs are soft. There’s enough green space on the Great Lawn for outdoor games or events. With a hilled stage at the north end, it’s the perfect place for a wedding ceremony, cocktail party or press junket. And whatever the occasion, Ktchn can be there to cater your every culinary need.

What are you waiting for? BOOK NOW!

HELP WANTED - LOS ANGELES

Best Gay Cities — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:57 GMT

Chef Josette LeBlond is founder and President of Normandie Pate Inc. In 1985, Normandie started out as the first manufacturer of fine French pates and sausages in Los Angeles.

Today, the Normandie label can be seen not only on pates but on bakery goods for airlines, grocery chains and restaurants in California and Nevada.

Josette’s perseverance and hard-working ethic have brought her key accounts such as Disneyland Hotels, The Biltmore, Macy’s, and grocery chains like Whole Foods, Bristol Farms and Pavillions. Hotel restaurants in the Marriott, Hyatt and Ritz Carlton also enjoy her fine pates and baked goods. Award-winning restaurants, like Joan’s on Third in Los Angeles, utilize Normandie’s baguettes as the star component of their sandwiches.

In 2011, Chef Josette expanded the Normandie brand to Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax. Normandie Farmers Market serves breads, croissants, pastries, cakes and pies. In 2012 Chef Josette opened a restaurant in her Normandie Bakery calling it Josette’s Bistro, and serving authentic French bistro cuisine at affordable prices.

HELP WANTED:

Chef Josette is Looking for Server bilingual French, Spanish English for bakery, at the farmers market at Fairfax ( part time, evening) 5pm-9pm

PLEASE RESPOND BY EMAIL
if you are interested.

No phone calls, please.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for this amazing company!

Gay Hate Crimes on the Rise in Paris

Best Gay Cities — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:49:18 GMT

Paris may be the city of love - but not homo love. Even though France recently signed a bill for Marriage Equality - gay hate crimes and hate speech are on the rise.

How does someone have that much hate - to inflict pain - or death - to another human being? Why can't people just let people be?

Assaults on members of the gay community and incidents of homophobic hate speech have risen sharply in France over the last year, according to the annual report by a leading gay rights group, released on Tuesday.

Attacks on gay women and men and homophobic speech spiked last year in the run-up to the French parliament's approval of a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children, said a leading gay rights watchdog on Tuesday.

In its annual report, SOS Homophobie said it recorded 1,977 calls on its helpline in 2012, a 27 percent increase over the previous year.

The group's head, Elisabeth Ronzier, said the last few months of 2012 and the start of this year were "intense," with hate speech increasing sharply, especially on the Internet.

She said incidents had doubled in October and November when compared to the previous year, and tripled in December. Read more.

EDEN in the San Francisco Bay June 27-30, 2013

Best Gay Cities — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:54:20 GMT

June 27-30, 2013.

THOUSANDS of women in San Francisco!

EDEN IN THE BAY.

Four days of parties, music and DJ's galore , dancing, comedy, fashion and fun events.

EDEN Pride Events is committed to bringing quality events of every genre to the Bay Area, as well as to our regional, national and international constituencies. EDEN Pride Events believes in the idea that art, in any form, makes our local and global communities better places to live. We challenge ourselves into making those ideas become realities for our team, our artists, our performers, our DJs, our vendors and our communities.

Get all of the info at EdenintheBay.com

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BEST GAY CITIES is giving away weekend passes and VIP passes!

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And we'll be randomly doing drawings next month!

Gay Chicago Travel by Heather Cassell

Best Gay Cities — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:42:18 GMT

Our friend Heather Cassell from San Francisco recently spent a few days in Chicago and tells all about it this week in her column with the Bay Area Reporter!

"Chicago offers all of the excitement of a bustling American city with unique neighborhoods, great art and culture and nightlife, a vibrant LGBT and leather community, and a big Midwestern heart."

From leather to women, to boys and bars, culture and dining, Heather gives you a wonderful look on the Windy City! Read More at Bay Area Reporter

Gay Travel to Puerto Vallarta - Saftey and Warnings

Best Gay Cities — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:42:04 GMT

Unless you were under a rock the last few years, you could not help but hear how dangerous parts of Mexico has become, and yes, it’s true drug wars have escalated violence in parts of Mexico. "Collateral damage" the news calls it - which really means that innocent people have been robbed, hurt or killed.

THIS IS NOT HAPPENING IN PUERTO VALLARTA!!

When I went to Vallarta last Spring, a friend told me , "OH MY GOD, I won't go there any more because of all the kidnapping and robberies!" - I called some friends in PV and they assured me it was NOT happening there. And that is mostly all happening near the border.

So I went for a week. And everything was fine. Just as it always was. I walked the streets Vallarta alone day or night. I never felt uncomfortable or scared.

"I’ve been living here for 11 years. And have had ZERO problems or run-ins with bad guys or police (well, there was that ticket for using my cellphone while driving), " says Paul who owns Hotel Mercurio.

"Many cities in the US have much more security problems than PV…or many other Mexican cities, for that matter."

According to a US Government site, as of Dec, 2012-

You should exercise caution in the northern state of Baja California, particularly at night.

You should defer non-essential travel to the state of Chihuahua. The situation in the state of Chihuahua, specifically Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua City, is of special concern.

You should defer non-essential travel to the state of San Luis Potosi, except the city of San Luis Potosi where you should exercise caution.

etc etc etc.

But for Puerto Vallarta - There is no recommendation against travel to Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. There is also no recommendation against travel on principal highways in Jalisco between Guadalajara including the portions that cross in to the southern portions of the state of Nayarit.

Also - Mexico City (also known as the Federal District): No advisory is in effect.

Puerto Vallarta is the most visited gay destination in Mexico. It is especially popular with residents from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Is it safe to travel to Puerto Vallarta?

In a word, the answer is yes, it is safe to travel to Puerto Vallarta. PV is part of the very diverse and large Mexican state of Jalisco. Some news outlets have incorrectly reported that the US State Department is warning against all travel to Jalisco.

Puerto Vallarta's Tourism Board has commissioned a study from the security consulting firm Thomas Dale and Associates (TDA). The firm found that "the number of negative events involving foreigners or non‐foreigners is fractional compared to the large ex‐pat resident population and the millions of visitors that come to vacation each year in Puerto Vallarta."

you can read more at Visit Puerto Vallarta.

Boston Sip the Rainbow May 17 ....The Bear Sessions

Best Gay Cities — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:10:53 GMT

On Friday, May 17^th, 2013, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will host “Sip the Rainbow,” the second annual cocktail reception to mark the opening of its new exhibition The Bear Sessions: Portraiture, a series of photographs being showcased at the BCAE during its May/June 2013 term. MORE INFO at BCAE

Gay Six Flags Chicago Private Night Returns for 2013

Best Gay Cities — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:19:00 GMT

Out In The Park at Six Flags Great America

Returns in 2013 with a BANG!

A Spectacular Night of Amusement and Entertainment to Help Benefit Chicago House!

Out In The Park is an annual private LGBTQ Saturday night event featuring unlimited riding of ALL Six Flags Great America's amazing rides and live music!

Top DJ Matthew Harvat, will deliver a complete 4 hour party-celebration dance area, so you can dance, or ride, or do both!

New this year is a laser light show to dance above the crowd and some go-go gods to dance with the crowd.

Plus live musical performance by national recording artists Eli Lieb, Jess Godwin and Isaiah Grass.

In an interview with ChicagoPride.com: "We are very excited to be asked to present this event annually by the executives at Six Flags Great America based on last year’s success and their excitement in allowing us this unique fundraising opportunity at such an awesome private venue inside their park for our community” said Derrick Sorles, owner of BestGayChicago.com. "We are proud to have Chicago House benefiting from this year’s event and we are so excited to have Mini Cooper of Chicago co-presenting with us!"

In 2012, over 3600 people came out to support this event and nearly $12,000 was raised for TPAN. For 2013, over 7000-8000 people are expected to come out and BestGayChicago.com hopes to raise close to $20,000 for Chicago House. It will be a full weekend of fun and LGBT travelers are expected to come in from the 4 surrounding states!

"What's great about the event is that it is closed to the general public, " explains Michael Snell. "The LGBTQ attendees and their friends and family can enjoy the park with little or no lines (no Flash Pass needed) and no hassle's from anyone. It will be like a fall gay pride celebration!"

Last year there were comments from the community that people who did not enjoy rides, had no reason to come. So this year, more entertainment has been added. Singers Eli Lieb, Isaiah Grass and Jess Godwin will play on a stage, separate from the dance area.

The park will once again be serving beer and specialty drinks, at reduced drink prices, just for us! And we will be planning events on Friday night, Saturday daytime, Saturday after the park, and Sunday recovery things to do! We'll be announcing events at Scarlett, Taverna 750, Charlies and Hamburger Marys in Chicago and Milwaukee! Making a whole weekend of fun for everyone.

"The other thing that makes this event is so great, is the fact it is supported by everyone." says Derrick Sorles. "We are so happy and humbled that our peers GRAB Magazine, Chicago Pride.com, and Wisconsin's QUEST Magazine are also involved in helping to make this a huge success and special thanks to our other Community Partners Walgreens and Mini Cooper of Chicago.

Ticket Prices ----Advance ticket price is $38 for this private event. There will be FREE parking! (A $22 savings!) Tickets are available now online at GaySixFlagsChicago.com.

Unfortunately, you can NOT use a smart phone to order tickets.
You will need to use a computer and printer.

Doors open at 9pm promptly. Ride and enjoy music until 1am.
Drinks are served until Midnight.

Hotels ---if you are coming to Chicago for the weekend, we have 3 hotel choices in the heart of boystown! More information below!

Chicago House
Chicago House and Social Service Agency serves individuals and families by providing housing, employment services, medical linkages, HIV prevention services, and other supportive services to those who are disenfranchised by HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, and/or gender nonconformity. All Chicago House services are provided without discrimination and are explicitly designed to guide people towards wholeness and self-sufficiency.

The first HIV/AIDS housing provider in the Midwest, Chicago House has continuously evolved its services to meet the changing needs of those who are living with HIV and AIDS.

BestGayChicago.com

Since 2007, BestGayChicago.com has been providing the best of everything gay and gay-friendly in the greater Chicago area. Owned and operated by Best Gay Inc., their sites provide news, information, travel tips and entertainment for the LGBT community.

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Best Gay Cities — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:46:00 GMT

Marriage Equality Marches in 50 States!

Best Gay Cities — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:19:49 GMT

Next week, the Supreme Court will hold historic hearings on DOMA and Proposition 8.

These cases – which challenge the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8 – are fundamentally about whether LGBT Americans can enjoy the same freedoms and opportunities as everyone else.

March 26 and 27, there will be rallies happening around the US.

Find an event near you or create an event of your own on the United for Marriage 'Light the Way to Justice' page.

San Francisco get's a Light Show for their Bridge

Best Gay Cities — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:53:26 GMT

San Francisco's OTHER BRIDGE, gets a make-over.

The project is the brainchild of Ben Davis, chairman of the nonprofit group Illuminate the Arts. Davis admitted a fondness for San Francisco's often-overlooked bridge — which opened six months earlier than its famous sister, the Golden Gate — and said the span's 75th anniversary provided a good opportunity to do something special.

It cost about $8 million and only costs $15 a night to run.

But the city is hoping, over the next 2 years, the bridge lights will help generate $97 million to the local economy. Read more and watch the video at LA Times.

Gay Marriage is Coming to More States!

Best Gay Cities — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:15:15 GMT

The Obama administration filed a brief on Thursday in the federal case challenging Proposition 8 urging the Supreme Court to rule that same-sex marriage should be legal in eight more states! This is historic!

In essence, the position of the federal government would simultaneously give some support to marriage equality while showing some respect for the rights of states to regulate that institution. What the brief endorsed is what has been called the “eight-state solution” — that is, if a state already recognizes for same-sex couples all the privileges and benefits that married couples have (as in the eight states that do so through “civil unions”) those states must go the final step and allow those couples to get married. The argument is that it violates the Constitution’s guarantee of legal equality when both same-sex and opposite-sex couples are entitled to the same marital benefits, but only the opposite-sex couples can get married.

The eight states that apparently would be covered by such a decision are: California (whose Proposition 8, which denies marriage to couples who already have all of the other marital benefits, would fall), Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, and Rhode Island.

PLUS Attorney General Eric Holder released a statement about the filing:

“In our filing today in Hollingsworth v. Perry, the government seeks to vindicate the defining constitutional ideal of equal treatment under the law. Throughout history, we have seen the unjust consequences of decisions and policies rooted in discrimination. The issues before the Supreme Court in this case and the Defense of Marriage Act case are not just important to the tens of thousands Americans who are being denied equal benefits and rights under our laws, but to our Nation as a whole.”

This is so amazing!

Columbus to Host NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series

Best Gay Cities — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:38:34 GMT

The delegates of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) unanimously selected Columbus, Ohio as the host city for the 2015 Gay Softball World Series (GSWS) at their annual Winter meeting, which took place in Washington, DC January 26-27.

The 2015 GSWS will return to Lou Berliner Park August 14-22. The largest annual gay sporting event in the world annually has over 5,000 participants from 46 cities within 20 states and three Canadian provinces. Columbus hosted the GSWS in August 2010, when the Series brought over $5 million in visitor spending and 4,600 hotel room nights to the city over the course of the nine days of events.

"We are so excited the NAGAAA is returning to Columbus in 2015,” said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “The Gay Softball World Series was immensely popular with our residents and businesses when it was here in 2010, and we look forward to showcasing how much we’ve improved as a city since then.”

Typically, the selection of the GSWS Host City takes place at the summer meeting just prior to the Series taking place; however, after Executive Director, Dallas Aldridge, gave a brief overview presentation to the delegates which outlined Columbus' initial plans for the 2015 Series, delegates suspended their rules and motioned to award Columbus as the Host City.

More than 50 businesses sponsored the 2010 Series, and more than 500 volunteers from Central Ohio helped produce the GSWS tournament and events, which took place at Lou Berliner Park and throughout Columbus. Berliner Park allowed for alcohol sales, which raised $5,600 in tips that were donated to 15 local non-profit groups. NAGAAA also hosted a talent show with nearly 1,000 people in attendance, which raised $11,000 for Columbus AIDS Task Force and Camp Sunrise and their 12,500-guest closing block party was held in the Short North Arts District. The Championship games were also broadcast live over OutQ on Sirius Satellite Radio providing unique focus and exposure for Columbus and its GLBT community.

In 2011, Experience Columbus recognized the 2010 GSWS by awarding it The Expy Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements by businesses, organizations and events in creating vibrant, distinctive experiences for visitors and residents that have enhanced the image of Columbus regionally, nationally and internationally.

The volunteer Host Committee, which produces the entire Series, is comprised of select members from the Columbus Lesbian and Gay Softball Association (CLGSA), Columbus' gay community and its allies.

"We are thrilled the NAGAAA Council has voted to return to Columbus in 2015,” said Columbus Lesbian and Gay Softball Association Executive Director Dallas Aldridge. “Our partnerships with the Columbus community are stronger than ever, and we look forward to creating an even better experience for all the participants.”

“We are proud to have NAGAAA return to our city in 2015,” said Greater Columbus Sports Commission Executive Director Linda Shetina Logan. "This event shines a spotlight on our open and diverse community and Berliner Park, which is a crown jewel for Columbus as the largest softball complex in the United States with 31 diamonds.”

Miami Heats up for Winter Party 20!

Best Gay Cities — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:08:55 GMT

Six days of scorching hot DJs, dazzling entertainment, breath-taking scenery (the landscape AND the bodies) will blow you away.

The complete Winter Party Festival dance line-up is confirmed, and we can't wait to party the week away:

Ignite (March 7, 10 PM - 5 AM): WPF takes off to a blazing start with DJs Chris Cox and Tony Moran at Miami Beach's longest running gay nightclub, Score.

URGE: Mercury Rising (March 8, 10 PM - 7 AM): The dual DJ talents of ROSABEL (Abel & Ralphi Rosario) will make the thermometer at the famous Cameo Nightclub soar with this sexy party with hours extended until 7 AM!

Under One Sun Pool Party (March 9, Noon - 6 PM): One of our most popular events gives you a taste of Carnaval when Brazil's DJ Rafael Calvente spins by the spectacular pool of our new host hotel, The Shelborne South Beach.

Flare: A Winter Party 20th Edition Celebration (March 9, 10 PM - 6 AM): Celebrate the 20th WPF in typical style: sweaty, dancing and surrounded by the hottest people in the world at Grand Central in Miami. DJs Phil Romano and Alyson Calagna spin all night long.

Sweat-A Leather Event (March 9, 10 PM - 3 AM): Grab your harness and get ready to sweat with DJ Herbie James! WPF's favorite leather event promises hot sticky fun when it returns to Bill's Filling Station.

Winter Party Beach Party (March 10, Noon - 7 PM): The event that started it all returns to the sands of South Beach with DJs Brett Henrichsen and Joe Gauthreaux, plus over 5,000 of the sexiest men and women from around the globe.

REFRESH Block Party (March 10, 6 PM - 11 PM): Walk on over to 12th St and Ocean Drive (right next to the Palace) for our annual tea dance after the Beach Party.

WE Party: Formula - Boiling Point (March 10, 10 PM - 5 AM): WPF shifts into high-gear with the sexiest party of Spain, where DJs Manuel de Diego and Giangi Cappai take WPF to a Boiling Point at Miami Beach's legendary Mansion Nightclub.

Afterglow (March 11, 5 AM - 2 PM): Why go to sleep when you can continue to bask in the afterglow? Join DJ Paulo at Mekka Nightclub in Miami for a not-to-be-missed event that will close out a historic 20th edition of WPF.

Buy your tickets and multi-event passes now; this year's WPF is going to be hotter than ever and our passes - the key to experiencing more of the Festival for less - are selling out fast. Our early bird passes sold out earlier than ever before!

Visit our website for complete details on all our great events.

Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Festival

Best Gay Cities — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:35:01 GMT

Get your Laguna Beach Uncorked tickets for $40 OFF the full price!

Ticket prices rise after January 31!

The Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau is proud to announce the second annual Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest to be held Saturday, March 9, 2013. The ever popular Laguna Beach Uncorked! features an afternoon of tastings from 20 renowned Laguna Beach restaurants and 30 top wineries from around the world.

Hundreds of food and wine enthusiasts will converge at the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, at a special Early Bird price through Thursday, Jan. 31 of just $75. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange County.

Wine lovers may opt for a limited number of VIP Tickets to the morning wine seminar with Michael A. Jordan, MS, CWE, held at 9:30 a.m. Widely known as the “Sommelier for the People,” Jordan is one of only 15 people in the world to hold both the Master Sommelier and the Certified Wine Educator Diplomas. VIP ticket holders will also get early access to the private tasting portion of the event at 11:30 a.m., before the gates open to general admission ticket holders (only 200 VIP tickets will be sold).

Commenting on Laguna Beach Uncorked!, Karyn Philippsen, event chair said, “This is a special event that has been gaining popularity as each year we strive to make it more memorable and fun than the last. At this year’s event, on March 9, guests will enjoy food tastings from twenty world-class Laguna Beach restaurants, wines from 30 wineries globally to include Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and of course the USA, as well as a fun mix of live music and socializing with a friendly crowd of like-minded food and wine aficionados. Devoted and aspiring wine connoisseurs will be able to attend a special morning seminar with Michael A. Jordan, one of the world’s foremost wine experts.”

“The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts grounds is a terrific venue, and we expect a record turnout,” Philippsen added, saying she encourages guests to purchase their tickets early. “In addition to the large selection of gourmet food and wine tastings, our guests’ hearts will be further warmed knowing a portion of ticket sales will benefit the CHOC Children’s Hospital.”

Laguna Beach Uncorked! is the signature event of Laguna Beach A La Carte – a four day wine and food experience filled with special restaurant offers, daily events, cooking demonstrations, prix fixe menus and more. Hotel packages are available at select hotels. Visit www.LagunaBeachAlaCarte.com for details on the four-day celebration.

Laguna Beach Uncorked! Details
What: Second Annual Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest
When: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Where: Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Event Details: http://lagunabeachuncorked.com/
To Purchase Tickets: http://lagunabeachuncorked.eventbrite.com/#
More about Laguna Beach A La Carte: www.LagunaBeachAlaCarte.com

Las Vegas is Gay Gay Gay!

Best Gay Cities — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:36:00 GMT

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau, has launched a new campaign aimed at targeting gays and lesbians.

The board commissioned a series of cool and fun ads featuring average looking straight couples amidst gay and lesbian revelry.

In the last 10 years, Las Vegas has really made an effort to welcome the gay community. Voted in the top three most popular US destinations by GLBT travelers, Las Vegas is a playground for adults and has it all!

Recognized as a safe, culturally diverse and supportive city, Las Vegas is on par with cities such as San Francisco, New York and Miami Beach in welcoming the gay community. With more options than ever before, it's no surprise that gays and lesbians are including Las Vegas in their travel plans.

Las Vegas has its own GAY HOTEL and the gay bar scene is ever expanding. And there is now an annual event in September called Gay Days Las Vegas.

see more at BEST GAY LAS VEGAS

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Which City Will THE OUT NYC Open in Next?

Best Gay Cities — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:51:33 GMT

THE OUT NYC is New York’s first straight-friendly urban resort (NOT a hotel) located in the epicenter of gay life – Hell’s Kitchen, steps from Times Square and Chelsea. Live your own unforgettable experience with the best of lodging, dining, nightlife and design all in one place – THE OUT NYC.

THE OUT NYC concept has been so successful, developers are now seeking to expand to other cities - and are looking at locations possibly in Washington DC and Chicago. One source told us The OUT is even looking at Milan, the fashion capital of the world, by year end!

Complete with 5000 square foot spa, and a Sun Deck to get your tan on or watch an amazing sunset. Along one side is a glass reflecting pool with a water room enclosed by cascading curtains of rain.

The Secret Garden is tucked inside serene plantings of black bamboo. It’s a quiet place to bring your laptop and a snack. Work or read at our long sturdy tables. It’s also the right place to bring your yoga mat for quiet meditation.

The Great Lawn @ THE OUT offers everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. The grass is green. The beanbag chairs are soft. There’s enough green space on the Great Lawn for outdoor games or events. With a hilled stage at the north end, it’s the perfect place for a wedding ceremony, cocktail party or press junket. And whatever the occasion, Ktchn can be there to cater your every culinary need.

Stay tuned! We'll have more details soon!

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Chicago Winter Parties Feb 16-17

Best Gay Cities — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:29:48 GMT

Get away to Chicago next month!!

“FREEDOM REVOLUTION-WAR AND PEACE”

SATURDAY, February 16, 2013 10pm-5am

DJ’s Phil DaBeatz and Aron Abikzer

House Of Blues Chicago

SUNDAY, February 17, 2013. 10pm-4am

DJ’s Cindel Coss and Tony Moran

Excalibur Nightclub

CircuitMOM Productions, Inc. is proud to announce a whole new weekend of REVOLUTION events in Chicago.  “FREEDOM REVOLUTION-WAR & PEACE” debuts over the President’s Day holiday, February 16-17, 2013, bringing world class DJ’s and award winning productions to the masses. Following the success of the sold out 2012 REVOLUTION parties for IML, Market Days and Halloween, this February heats up with not one, but two events destined to become yearly tradition.



On Saturday, House Of Blues hosts “WAR” and the Chicago debut of the sizzling sounds of Israeli producer/remixer DJ Aron Abikzer. Named by OUT Magazine as a “Top 10 DJ’s You Should Know” for 2012, his meteoric rise to DJ royalty takes him not only to Tel Aviv, NYC, Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City,  but he also lit up White Party Miami this past November and is headlining Alegria NYC this month and MasterBEAT LA later this spring. His remixes, podcasts and Sound Cloud feeds are some of the best tribal, vocal and house beats on the planet, plus pairing him with another one of OUT Magazine’s “Top 10 DJ’s You Should Know”, Chicago’s very own tribal god, DJ Phil DaBeatz, this will be a Saturday night like no other.

On Sunday, the completely remodeled EXCALIBUR (soon to be called The Castle) will make its phenomenal debut to the gay community with “PEACE” featuring the iconic beats, vocals, remixes and dark sounds of legendary Grammy nominated DJ Tony Moran.  Having not only written for and produced virtually every major recording artist in the world, Tony has also spun his masterful DJ sets to sold-out audiences from Tai Pei to Toronto. His long-awaited return to Chicago is the perfect time to unveil the redesigned, state-of-the-art sound, lighting and space at Excalibur guaranteed to blow your mind.  In our continuing quest to introduce new talent to Chicago, we present another amazing debut for FREEDOM REVOLUTION in DJ Cindel Coss.  Raised on house music in Chicago but also drawing on his Puerto Rican roots, this young, Miami-based DJ/producer is quickly becoming known at “The King Of Drums”.  Citing influences from Danny Tenaglia, Chus & Ceballos and Ralphi Rosario, DJ Cindel has become masterful in his mix of drums and house vocals.  DJ Cindel can go from pool party to afterhours with his sets and is the perfect match for Tony Moran to bring Sunday nights’ event to a climactic end to the weekend.

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West Hollywood and Los Angeles Restaurant Deals

Best Gay Cities — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:52:29 GMT

dineLA's Restaurant Week is a 12-day dining event showcasing Los Angeles as a premier dining destination, highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences LA has to offer. Locals and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix fixe lunch and dinner menus from some of LA’s best restaurants.

Some of West Hollywood's best restaurants are participating with specially priced prix-fixe menus. See the list of confirmed WeHo restaurants including Lucques, Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood, Gorge, Comme Ca, Petrossian Paris, The Palm and many more.

see also VISIT WEST HOLLYWOOD to see what else is happening!

Mikeys Late Night Pizza in Columbus Ohio

Best Gay Cities — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:47:24 GMT

The Incredible Story of What Happened When Two Gay Men Were Harassed While Waiting for Pizza

"This past weekend I was a part of something incredible that happened in my community of Columbus, Ohio. After a fun night out in the Short North, my friend Ethan and I ventured down the street to a popular pizza truck called Mikey's Late Night Slice. Part of the process for securing an insanely good slice of pizza. It was really cold so Ethan and I were holding hands and standing close together to keep warm, we were laughing and joking about all the fun we'd had that night, when all of the sudden the guy in front of us turns around and tells us to cut our "gay shit" out.

I was a bit startled by his words but I didn't expect what happened next. Almost every single person in that line made it known to him it was not OK for him to speak to us like that. By happenstance my friend John, who is also gay, was standing in front of him and as he continued his rant about being disgusted by us we both let him know that this was our city too and that we were not about to stand down to his bigoted ideas, especially not in one of the gayest neighborhoods in town. As he continued it was actually the straight people in line who spoke up that were so awesome.

I didn't expect to see allies so willing to chime in and let this guy know that his hate speech wouldn't be tolerated. The best part though was as he grew more irate and vocal the guys who work the truck stopped what they were doing and leaned towards the window and told him they would not serve him because he was spewing hate. They said they support everyone in our community and that he should get out of line because they would not be serving him. He begrudgingly got out of line and walked away escorted by a friend who had been hanging back."

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