Fire Island…the name of the legendary queer nirvana is so evocative. This narrow sand bar off the coast of Long Island, NY, has been synonymous with hedonism for generations of queers. Writer Jack Parlett’s brilliant new book takes us on a beautifully literary journey through the history of this unique place. His book is sophisticated … Continue reading
\Francis Bacon (1909-92) was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his raw, unsettling imagery. He’s generally considered to be one of the greatest modern artists ever. A charismatic, articulate, well-read, gay bon-vivant, he held court in London’s Soho for decades. If I could travel back in time, it would be to spend an afternoon … Continue reading
Animal is a hilarious, uncomfortable and heart-warming play beginning this week at London’s excellent Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. Meet David – 25 years old, gay, disabled with Cerebral Palsy, and profoundly horny. He can’t eat, drink or shower by himself – let alone the rest. Totally inexperienced, he embarks on a sexual … Continue reading
London-based artist Kudzanai-Violet Hwami was born in Gutu, Zimbabwe in 1993 and her work reveals a deeply personal vision of Southern African life. Her new solo show at Victoria Miro Gallery shows new work that draws on her experiences of geographical dislocation and displacement, her paintings combine visual fragments from a myriad of sources such … Continue reading
Linda Lavin: Love Notes at Crazy Coqs ☆☆☆☆☆ What do Nicole Kidman, Kermit the Frog, Dean Martin, Stephen Sondheim, Neil Simon and Antony Newley have in common? They have all worked with the fabulous Tony and Golden-Globe-winning actress and singer, Linda Lavin. Known to millions for playing the title character in the ground-breaking … Continue reading
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