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Really Ryan??? – Rude Polaroids at Studio Lacombe … a new Exhibit that opens 9/25
Better known as Rude Polaroids, Ryan Rudewicz (originally from Yarmouth) is the winner of the 2023 Glam Award as New York’s best nightlife photographer. Although he works with now antiquated technologies, Polaroid and film photos, he brings an extremely fresh and contemporary view on the lives of today’s young queer people. His photos exude…
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Freddie Mercury : A World Of His Own : Sotheby’s auctions off some 1500 of the late singers ‘treasures’
Garden Lodge at Logan Place in London’s chic Kensington is hidden by a high brick wall. In 1980 with Queen riding the crest of their phenomenal success, their lead singer Freddie Mercury bought the house for £500K, and It provided him with sanctuary and privacy as he tried desperately to hide his sexuality.…
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Holly Johnson says RELAX : 40 Years On.
The queer British singer/songwriter Holly Johnson adopted his name when he was aged 14 after being inspired by actress Holly Woodlawn, a friend of Andy Warhol. Sort of gives a clue to the life of the lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, that three No 1 singles in the 1980’s that included ‘Relax’ which also…
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BUTTMITZVAH: Happy (Queer) Jew Year!
On September 9, 2023, BUTT MITXVAH London’s queer Jewish party returns for a joyful Jewish New Year party. 2024 can wait its turn, we’re bringing in the year 5784 with a bang. Expect apple & honey, a shofar-blowing competition, Auld Lang Stein, Jewls Holland, Tashlich and a big midnight countdown with a Buttmitzvah…
