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Friday 11.27.15

Eat: Put A Egg On It No.11 Launch

The independent food publication Put A Egg On It is celebrating the launch of their 11th issue with a post-Thanksgiving themed event. They are gonna have a leftover sandwich competition! That sounds like a great idea because most Thanksgiving turkeys are dry and they work much better in a sandwich. So, head over there with your dry turkey leftovers to make some delicious sandwiches. There will be prizes, so if you’re competitive like us you’ll have a blast. Don’t bring that soft bread, it’s usually so nasty and you Americans love it, I can’t stand it. The condiments for the sandwich will be provided by “the ridiculously delicious” Sir Kensington — I heard their stuff tastes great, I hope that someone from Sir Kensington reads this and sends us a few things for the holidays. They’ll have free beers, drinks and snacks. They encourage you to bring your relatives, but I’d say no. That’s not the best way to meet someone new that you could possibly hook up with. Don’t pretend that you are not looking for that post Thanksgiving dick reset!

FREE, 2:00PM-6:00PM, ONE THOUSAND BIRDS STUDIO, 1027 GRAND ST. BK, NY.

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Thursday 11.26.15

Drink: Frozen Negronis

Let’s be real, let’s be realer than real, let’s be the realest of the real — spending time with your family can be fucking exhausting. Don’t get me wrong, at times it can be fun, but 4 days of sitting around eating and being grilled about your life choices can take a toll. Which is why we suggest you get slushed, on alcoholic slushies! The frozen negroni to the rescue! Family time turns into fun time when everyone’s wasted. Yasss granny, dance like it’s the 40’s! Yasss mommy, read our extended family! Yasss Daddy, spill all the secrets about when you and Mom were young and used to be slutty! Here’s the recipe: “Combine 4.5 ounces of gin, 2.5 ounces of Campari, and 2.5 ounces of sweet vermouth in an airtight container. Place in freezer and freeze for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days. When ready to serve, add chilled alcohol and ice to blender. Blend on high speed until uniform and smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into rocks glasses or small wine glass. Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.” Happy Drunksgiving!

Have fun, love Gayletter

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Wednesday 11.25.15

Party: GAYLETTER’s INTERRACIAL No.24

Our last Interracial at Bedlam Bar was fucking nuts. It was just the right energy for Halloween and the looks were as brilliant and bizarre as we expect from our readers. We had so much fun we knew we had to do it again soon. Well, ‘soon’ is tonight, November 25 (Wednesday). It’s a pre-Thanksgiving Interracial for all you boys who are still in town. For those of you leaving Thursday morning, this will be your last chance to have a dance and get some D before you have to spend the next 4 days talking about your job and the state of the country with your extended family. Music for the party is by DJ Thom John and DSO. Abi will probably help get you drunk at the door. You can expect plenty of carrying, kiking and cute boys. Bring a good attitude and plenty of reasons you’re thankful. It’s time to get Interracial hunty!

$5, 10:00PM, Bedlam Bar, 40 Avenue C New York, NY.

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Tuesday 11.24.15

Holy Mountain: Journey XIV

A few images from the latest edition of HM at Slake

Monday 11.23.15

Hi, Christian

Meet Christian! He’s a 23 year old Georgia peach. We asked him about his first sexual experience and he told us that he was “extremely sexual with girls in my early youth. Kissed dozens.” But, fear not queens “girls are not my thing. I never, ever would cum with a chick.” Females aside, Christian says he’s liked boys for as long as he can remember, “probably about six or seven. I remember having fantasies about the male Real World cast members as a kid.” It’s here we must stop and acknowledge that Davis from the Real World Denver was a total twunk. He for sure could have been a Sean Cody model back in 2007; hopefully this was who Christian was fantasizing about, and not that queen Tyler… but at 19 Christian had his first sexual experience with a boy, and lost his virginity to his then boyfriend, at 20. Christian was slow to embrace his own sexuality, saying that he always fought it, but experiencing monogamy with another man opened his eyes. “Once I fell in love, it was like a brick wall. I had to face it and be honest with myself. It was a very passionate experience.”

 
Christian went to school for communications but hopes to someday work in music. “My dream career would be working as A&R for a record label. Working with artists would be a dream.” He also collects vinyl and loves to frequent record stores. With that being said, it’s not surprising that Christian likes a man who can talk about art and music, “Muscles are nice, but good music taste is even better.” …

Sunday 11.22.15

Party: FIESTA LATINA

The main reason I am writing about this party is because it has the word “Latina” in it and every other party is just so white these days. First, I am gonna say, I’ve been to this bar in the past and there’s something that’s not quite right about it, the decor is very “gay LA,” but then again, I don’t really judge locations and I was there with some friends about 3 months ago having $5 frozen margaritas that tasted a bit like gasoline, (I finished like 2 before I was acting crazy) and I had a good time. Unfortunately it’s in Hell’s Kitchen, an area I don’t really go to because it’s a circus. The last time I hooked up with someone in that area my glasses broke and I had to get in a taxi holding then to my face, I am telling you, it’s never a good sign. Anyways, I am Latino… and here’s what they are offering at this party: “Let’s celebrate together to the rhythm of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Samba...!!” Hay Coño! “Our hottest bartenders Pedro Alvarado, Jake Benson, Hector Diaz and Nicolay Espitia will be hosting your night.” Most of them sound Latino, so that’s a good sign. “Nicolay will be dancing with you Salsa and Merengue from 5pm-10pm! Some Latin “Appetizers” will be provided...Margaritas and Cuba Libres for only $ 5 all night. All our drinks $2 less from 5pm to 8pm and also from 11pm until midnight.” Jesus take the wheel.

FREE, 5:00 PM, Barrage Bar, 401 WEST 47TH ST NY, NY.

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Saturday 11.21.15

Party: HOLY MOUNTAIN

LadyFag is so fancy these days, travelling the globe with her bestie, Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci. According to Instagram, bitch even flew private to one of his events. But she hasn’t forgotten her roots which is why her Holy Mountain party is still going strong. This Saturday they have a pretty cunt line-up. There’s music by the wonderful Michael Magnan, Anthony Dicap, Lauren Flax and a few others. The list of hosts is exactly that, so I’ll just pull out a couple of our favs: Gage Of The Boone, La’fem Ladosha, Milk and Walter Pearce. Gypsy Sport are also taking over the Ruby Room. They just won a bunch of cash from the CFDA, so congrats. Although my condolences on that shoot Anna made you do in Vogue. Forcing you to put Kendall Jenner in your clothes was not kind, but on the bright side the looks were so sickening I barely noticed her! Apparently I’m in a bitchy mood today — isn’t it fun!

$5-$15, 11:00 PM, SLAKE, 251 W 30TH ST New York, NY.

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Friday 11.20.15

Party: PERV II: Pervery

Usually when we hear about an upcoming party, unless we’ve been to it before, we like to dig deep into it and find out as much as we can. In the case of this party Pervery, I had no idea about it, so was glad to get a follow up email from host Ernie Cote with some more deets. He told me that we should include his party because “It’s a pants optional party.” That was all I need to know. Last week, some friends and I got twisted and were looking for a pants free party — you know I have fun, modern friends. Ernie added, “The last one turned into a sex party, mostly because we had a backroom, lol so sexy behavior is encouraged but we also had a dance floor, so it’s not solely a sex party…There is a coat/clothes check.” Cute, so for those of you that have some issues with being called a slut because you are going to a sex party this is a great cover up. You can say “I was dancing all night” Bitch please… We know you are a whore, embrace it, who cares anyways? William Francis and Ernie Cote will spin, they’ll play “house/nudisco/beats.” There’s “3-5 gogos that get naked...” Also, this one important detail: “it gets dirtier and dirtier as the night goes on and people get progressively more blowjobby.” Go and have fun, don’t let anyone slut shame you. It’s your body and you do what you want with it. Yassss whore!

$5 BEFORE 12/$10 AFTER, 10:00 PM, 93 2nd Avenue, NY, NY

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City of Lost Souls

Screening and Talk with Juliet Jacques

In Rosa Von Praunheim’s 1983 trans musical spectacular “City of Lost Souls,” iconic Jayne County says, “I don’t want to move to Australia and sell my diamond rings. I’m going to move in with a Reagan and go out with a bang!” (I imagine this is something our beloved Tom said too, when he left Australia for Manhattan, but more on this later).

 

 

County’s brush upon Reagan is just one stand out moment of a monologue that is quotable from beginning to end. The culminating line is, “I want to be the one to push the button!” If you haven’t felt like that at some point in your life then you’re basic! County gives a sermon and it’s best you sit up straight and listen up. But anyway, in all seriousness, tonight, Union Docs is screening Praunheim’s film that “captures a unique position within the development of transgender theory.” Juliet Jacques, author of Trans: A Memoir “will discuss how City of Lost Souls has inspired her writing and her process of creating trans art that faithfully documents the messiness of her experience, subverting the transition genre designed for the cis-gaze.”

 

 

“At the time it was released, City of Lost Souls was criticized for its messy storyline. Jacques argues that the film has aged remarkably well; in fact it’s flawed or Warholian insistence on character and improvisation forever preserved a nuanced exploration of the alienation that comes with being a gender or sexual minority. It’s fascinating to see the debates in which they worked out their gender identities staged before online communities, transgender-specific fanzines or Queer/Transgender Studies courses — all crucial to the development of organized transgender politics,” Jacques wrote in her review of the film.” …

Thursday 11.19.15

Party: Metropolitan’s Lucky 13 Anniversary Bash

I guess it’s all about Metro this week in GAYLETTER. I’m OK with that. I haven’t been there in forever, so it deserves some love. Besides it’s their 13th anniversary. Congrats on staying sleazy and sexy for so long. I’ve spent many fun nights at your stinky bar. So here’s what’s happening. At 8:00pm “Horgy Thor & Alotta McGriddles will be starting off the night with Alotta Stuff!!! Live Auction where you can score some amazing clothing and accessories with most bids starting at $1.” Then at 11pm the Lucky 13 Anniversary Bash starts. Music is by DJ’s Frankie Sharp & Nita Aviance with performances by Thorgy Thor & Alotta Mcgriddles. The night is hosted by Untitled Queen, Charlene, Elizabeth James, & Lady Havokk. Also worth mentioning is that they are planning to transform the space for the night. Any bets that means they’ll hang some gold streamers from the walls and hand out glow sticks. I kid, I’m sure it’ll be fucking glorious, and the best night of your whole goddamn life!

Free, 10:00 PM, Metropolitan Bar, 559 Lorimer St. Brooklyn, NY.

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Wednesday 11.18.15

George Platt Llynes: A Life in Portraits By Allen Ellenzweig

Before Robert Mapplethorpe there was George Platt Lynes. Born in East Orange, New Jersey Lynes quickly became recognized as one of the most revolutionary photographers of the early 20th century. Despite contributing to renown publications such as Vogue and Bazaar, he is primarily known for his photographs of male nudes.  Characterized by their homoerotic quality and formal beauty, these photographs are truly stunning and captivating.

 

Lucky for you the The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art will be hosting an event tonight, November 18, celebrating Lynes’ work. Allen Ellenzweig, author of The Homoerotic Photograph, will be leading a presentation about the incredible life and times of George Platt Lynes. You will get a chance to see several of the amazing photographs taken by the artist, including his images for the New York City Ballet and his Surrealism inspired images, while also listening to a brilliant commentary about the artist’s work as a whole.

 

FREE, 6:00PM-8:00PM, Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, 26 Wooster St. NY, NY.

 

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Party: CAKES – UNOFFICIAL GLAMMYS AFTERPARTY

I probably should know what the Glammys are, but I don’t! Never heard of them. Turns out they are a both the Glamour Magazine Beauty Products Awards as well as The 17th Annual Glam Awards hosted by Bianca Del Rio (pictured), celebrating “the best of NYC Nightlife.” I’m assuming this event, which is the unofficial after-party for the awards, is tied to the latter. It’s all happening at Metropolitan Bar. “Spread sprinkles with us as we give shows and a special DJ set by Big Dipper!!!” There’s also a “Dance off Pants Off” contest with a first prize of $50 and 2nd prize of $20 bar tab. I guess the Glammys people aren’t interested in being featured in GAYLETTER as we’ve never received an invite to the event. Weird. Maybe Abi or I unknowingly pissed of one of the organizers (bad sexual encounter, we didn’t let them into one of our parties…) who knows. I love Bianca Del Rio so would show up for her, but honestly I’d rather save the $20 it costs for a ticket and just go to the after-party. That’s where the real action happens!

FREE, 10:00PM, Metropolitan Bar, 559 Lorimer St. Brooklyn, NY.

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