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LIFE Pride by the Numbers

Counting down and adding up to a great Pride season.

Potent Puddles

April showers bring more than just May flowers.

Frugal Feasts

Keep your tummy and your billfold nice and full.

What About Us?

The Saturdays get real and share their story.

Super Gay

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These guys give a whole new slant to “getting some action.”

LGBTV

A sneak peak at this summer’s standout shows.

All in the Family

Summer fun for kids and kids-at-heart.

Centerstage

On and off Broadway, LGBT takes center stage.

Whistle While You Werk

Hard bodies are easy with a little help.

Applause for Paws

Dog whisperer Cesar Milan speaks.

Good Eats

Super foods for a super you.

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A go-to gallery guide for this summer’s haute-est exhibits.

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Chicago, San Fran, Toronto and Copenhagen— we plan your vacations so you don’t have to.

You Are Here * Smart local guides for gayborhood hopping.

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54 Features Hope in Harlem

Get to know Harlem United.

The New Normal

Do the words “I Do” spell the end of gay culture?

Style Refresh Your Rooms

Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams steer you towards “domestic” bliss.

Fashion Forward

Summer styles and all-weather accessories.

Grill OUT

Add some extra spice to your next cookout.

Sport Some Pride

Stop running from style and catch some classic Pride pieces.

Serving Face

Potions and pointers to help you put your best face forward.

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Editor-In-Chief Chris Frederick EXECUTIVE Editor Britton Hogge MANAGING EDITORS Jim Williams Bret Gaither Art Director Martin Fitzpatrick, FITZ Creative Inc. Style Director Gregory Wein Staff PhotographerS Preston Burford Chris Gagliardi Marco Ovando COPY EDITORS Britton Hogge David Studinski Advertising Director Rebecca Rosenthal contributing photographers Chris Gagliardi Joseph Barna Andrew Werner ................................ Co-Chair Alan Reiff Audrey Luce Managing Director Chris Frederick Operations Manager Britton Hogge Event Assistants Jim Williams Bret Gaither Justin Acevedo ................................ Secretary Development Director Media Director Human Resources Director COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR Dance Director March Director PrideFest Director Rally Director

Craig L. Williams Jonathan Whitford Tish Flynn David Schneider Gloria Bonilla Mo George Mike Dunlap Fran Rolan Maryanne Roberto

MISSION STATEMENT Heritage of Pride works toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law. We do this by producing LGBT Pride events that inspire, educate, commemorate and celebrate our diverse community. Statement of Inclusion Heritage of Pride is a wholly volunteer-managed, non-partisan, tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation that organizes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride eventS in New York City to commemorate and celebrate the Stonewall Riots. These events are organized for and on behalf of all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and groups, and all others who support the struggle for the liberation of these communities. In the spirit of Stonewall, Heritage of ride welcomes the participation of all, regardless of age, creed, gender, gender identification, HIV status, national origin, physical, mental or developmental ability, race, religion or sexual origin. Statement of Vision Heritage of Pride strives to empower individuals, groups, and our community as a whole through the commemoration of our history, in particular the Stonewal Riots of June 1969. New York Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pride events provide an opportunity to join together to celebrate our lives, take joy in all that we have done and honor all those who have helped make our progress possible. The events provide a safe and affirming space in New York City while educating those both in and outside our own community. In creating these Pride events, we

reaffirm the self-worth of all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and all those who join in the ongoing struggle for our civil rights. Membership Jason Bain, Joe Barna, Cheryl Bassett, Matt Blessing, Christopher Bollinger, Carmen Bonilla, Gloria Bonilla, Richard Borkowski, Nadine Boston, Robert Brightman, Adam Bruner, Charles Diaz, Sue Doster, Michael Dunlap, Kelly Easterling, Philip Ehrlich, John Farina, Lori Fine, Arthur Finn, Elizabeth Flynn, Monique George, Lina Gilmartin, Marlene Gioia, David Gomez, Andres Gonzalez, Donna Guzzardi, Darryl Hill, Kimberly Howard, Perin C. Hurewitz, Michele Irimia, Harriet Kirk, Audrey Luce, Jared Markowitz, Warren Mayer, Teddy Mcfadden, Jose Ricardo Moreno, Russell Murphy, Marilyn Nieves, Ada Ospina, Kevin Parker, Bruce Poli, Suzanne Poli, Marco Pretell-Vazquez, Keith Quinones, Marc Rayner, Alan Reiff, Maryanne Roberto, Fran Rolan, David Schneider, Darren Seidman, Simon Shaloub, Sheila Sim, Paul Stark, David Studinski, Brian Sullivan, Jennifer Szobota, Christie Takahashi, Maria Tamburro, Cheryl Tucker, Joseph Villane, Evan Watt, Jonathan Whitford, Craig Williams Special Thanks To: Carmen Cacciatore, Chris Gagliardi, Bryce Aviano, Preston Burford, Marco Ovando, Cocktail Caters, San Francisco CVB, Visit Denmark, Chicago CVB, Toronto Tourism, Pride Toronto, Gregory Wein, Ben Baker, Tom Suiter, Crunch Fitness, Nick Tertinek, Jayce Jones, Terron Moore, Lauren Sparks, Frances Fonacier, Ross Roberge, Rob Sullivan, Mike Espinosa, Xio Colon, Dennis Sherwood N YC PR I DE GU I DE

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Audrey Luce

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hat is normal? We all face that question growing up in a society that places everything we encounter into a category: black, white, preppy, goth, Muslim, Christian, married, single. Everyone, from the moment they enter this world, is immediately packaged into a number of social constructs and assigned a set of descriptors that will define them henceforward. Many of these defining characteristics can feel static and inescapable, but all are capable of evolution and change. We stand on the precipice of a new age, where LGBT culture seems poised to assimilate into mainstream culture. Depending on how the Supreme Court rules at the end of June, we could see federally mandated same-sex marriage rights nationwide. While many are readying for the possibility of that outcome, most have shied away from discussing what effect this will have on us and our culture. Federally recognized marriage is accompanied by over 1,100 rights not currently afforded to same-sex couples. Access to these rights could literally mean the difference between life or death for spouses. The lack of these rights means losing an entire fortune built together as a couple, which happened to Edith Windsor, one of this year’s Grand Marshals. We deserve these rights because we are just like everyone else. We are human. We want to be loved, we want to love, and we want to share our love with the world. Yet, do we risk losing a part of our culture that has long been what made us so unique? Will we still continue to be united on issues that face our community? What will happen to so many of the advocacy groups that have fought tirelessly for us to get where we are today? No one really knows, but there are points we must address. We must never forget our history and the path it took to get to a greater level of equality. We must not lose the various parts that have always allowed us to stand apart as irreplaceable. We must never feel the need to conform to anyone’s expectations of our own future. We must decide destiny for ourselves.

ride 2013. What does it mean to you? Passing marriage equality in France or the USA? The U.S. Supreme Court striking down DOMA? Marching down Fifth Avenue in NYC or in Berlin or Vienna at a CSD Parade? Or having a Pride brunch with all your friends before you head out to the events? Maybe... But what if you were in Uganda or Saudi Arabia? You might be trying to find a secret location, just to go online and read about Pride events or see pictures of something you could only dream about. The mere act of doing that, or simply going to a doctor to get tested for HIV, could get you arrested. You could lose your job. You could lose your home. It could even get you killed. Living as an out LGBT person in many places in the world is just not possible. We here in New York, and many cities globally, are the lucky ones. We should not take the many rights we have won or are still yet to win for granted. We ask that you do the following: while you’re enjoying all the wonderful things NYC Pride (or any Pride) has to offer, keep in mind all those who cannot yet share in them. Have a wonderful time and celebrate, but never forget the members of our global community that remain oppressed. March for them. Dance for them. Drink for them. Laugh for them. FIGHT FOR THEM. They depend on all of us. — Yours in Pride, Alan Reiff and Audrey Luce

— Chris Frederick

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$360,000

Amount in U.S. dollars Edie Windsor paid in federal estate taxes upon the death of her spouse, Thea Spyer.

32% Number of groups that participated in the March in 2012.

200,000+ Number of out-of-towners that came to NYC to attend same-sex wedding receptions as a result of the 2011 legalization of gay marriage.

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Increase in number of groups participating in the March since 2010.

Number of people (justices) that could decide the fate of gay marriage in the U.S.

Number of Republicans that signed an amicus brief in February 2013. It encouraged the U.S. Supreme Court to argue that marriage is a fundamental right. The list included 12 current and former members of Congress and 7 former governors.

$275,000,000+ 1 Amount of economic benefit brought to New York state as a result of the 2011 legalization of gay marriage. Nearly $16 million of that was strictly revenues to New York City.

Number of openly gay pro athletes actively playing in the U.S. (Jason Collins, NBA) …and counting!

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> PIER 26 West Street in Tribeca All attendees must cross the highway at Laight Street FRIDAY, June 28, 7 P.m. to 10 p.m.

he Rally showcases well-known performers and motivating speakers to kick-off NYC Pride’s official events. One month after the 1969 Stonewall Riots, the first NYC Pride Rally occurred as 500 people gathered for a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park. NYC Pride continues the tradition of this proud event by holding The Rally each year in various locations throughout the city. This year, we have the honor of hosting The Rally on the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, police raided The Stonewall Inn. The Inn had served as a mainstay of the underground LGBT community in New York City for years. Police raids of gay-friendly bars and clubs had become commonplace. This routine raid turned out to be the spark that ignited the modern gay rights movement in the U.S.

Vicci Martinez

The Rally stage has welcomed its fair share of top talent and this year is no different. Vicci Martinez, finalist on The Voice, will light up the night with her immense talent. Before she takes center stage, spend a little time getting to know her. This girl is on fire!

Q How do you stay motivated? A Knowing that music is healing to people keeps me working hard. Also, I like to follow these 4 steps: 1 Don’t give up. 2 Love what you do. 3 Stay positive. 4 Don’t be afraid to ask for help. 12

Q What was it like competing on The Voice ?

A I had the time of my life! The artists and crew were so supportive. It didn’t feel like a competition. Everyone was so diverse and it felt like we were just trying to put on a great show.

Biography:

Age she came out: 13 Who she came out to first: Friends Favorite song right now: “Time Away” by Goldfinch Favorite pizza topping: Mushrooms Special non-musical talent: Great basketball player

Q Lots of LGBT youth look to you as a strong role model. Anything special you’d like to say to them? A I guess I have to think of what I wanted someone to say to me when I came out. Even though it may seem hard right now, in the end you will be a much happier person if you live your truth! That will inspire others to do the same. N YC PR I DE GU I DE

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The Rally is FREE and ALL ages are welcome!

Pam Ann’s Travel Tips

In preparation for her arrival to NYC Pride, Pam Ann would like to remind those traveling with us this year of a few important travel tips. Please direct your attention forward as she walks us through some of the features of this “Blowing 769.”

10 Excess baggage! Come on queens do you really need 6 pairs of fishnet fingerless gloves, 2 Cher feather headdresses, 5 cowboys hats, 50 pairs of Aussie Bums, 20 bottles of poppers, 4 pairs of assless chaps and a swing? 9 If you are traveling with kids, don’t forget to pack Xanax for their milk. 8 A must-have travel item is my latest product “PAMAROID CREAM 2013.” It’s great for that excess baggage and I am not talking luggage, I am talking those bags under the eyes. Based on a hemorrhoid cream it’s a real eye opener. Lady GaGa swears by it and so will you!

7 Ambien. 6 Make sure you remain in your seat with your seat belt on and don’t get in the half-running, half-sprinter position like you are ready to run a race. Sit the fark down and wait until the plane has come to a complete stop. You never know when there is someone bigger and faster coming up your rear like an Air France A380. 5 Pack your favorite toys! I think you know what they are. 4 Alert the steward at the front of the plane that you’re coming to see me at the Pride Rally. He’ll give you an extra bag of pretzels to munch on. 3 Grindr schminder. Download my “Layover in New York” app from iTunes for details of all the luscious fun in NYC!

2 Always remember to touch up before touch down (wink). 1 Cocktail hour is every hour when traveling abroad. Actually, in the gay world, cocktail hour is every hour anyway so no changes there.

Additional Appearances By: Jacob Rudolph // Nhojj // Shawnee She King // New York City Gay Men’s Chorus

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POTENT PUDDLES Whether you’re sitting by the pool or taking cover from rain, these gale force cocktails will blow you away. From sunny sips to muddy mixtures, there’s something to please everyone’s palate.

1 >> Sunny Skyy 1 oz SKYY® Vodka 3 oz lemonade 1 oz ginger ale Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with cherries.

2 >> Greased Lightning 1 1/2 oz gin 1/2 oz dry vermouth 1/2 oz cherry brandy Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a highball glass. Garnish with watermelon or cherries.

3 >> Mudslide 1 1/2 oz irish cream 1/2 oz coffee liqueur 5 oz chocolate milk whipped cream chocolate syrup Pour chocolate syrup around the inside rim of a standard glass filled with ice. Add ingredients and stir. Garnish with whipped cream.

4 >> Dark & Stormy 2 oz dark rum 8 oz ginger beer Pour ingredients over ice and stir. Garnish with a lime. 5 >> Hail Storm Julep 3 oz bourbon 2 tsp raw sugar sprigs of fresh mint leaves Fill a mason jar with crushed ice and mint. Add bourbon and raw sugar. Secure the jar’s lid and shake vigorously 30 to 50 times. Remove the lid and drink from the jar. Garnish with mint.

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MARCH > SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Begins at 36th Street & Fifth Avenue Ends at Christopher & Greenwich streets Line up @ 11 a.m. Step off @ 12 p.m.

For a few short hours, over 1.5 million spectators and participants will swarm the streets of New York City, from Midtown to the West Village, in celebration of the annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride March. The first March took place in 1970 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. This year marks the 44th anniversary of the Riots, so with great pride and fervent resolve we take to the streets once again to celebrate our community and its supporters and to honor those who fought back. Organizing something this big is an enormous responsibility. NYC Pride takes this job very seriously as it is our mission to create an event that will allow all to express themselves freely and completely.

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Viewing places are plentiful along the March route, which spans from the expanse of Midtown to the crush of the West Village. All organizations participating in the March are announced at four points along the route. These locations are marked on the March Route Map on the following page. We are happy to offer seating arrangements for individuals with special needs. For information regarding these accommodations, please email march-help@nycpride.org.

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MARCHING IN THE MARCH We highly encourage interested groups to visit our website at nycpride.org/events/ the-march and complete registration online. Alternatively, groups are welcome to call the March Assistant at 212-807-6327 or email us at march-help@nycpride. org for more information. One or more members of all registered groups must attend a Group Leader Training session to review procedures and obtain necessary vehicle and float permits. Vehicles and floats without permits will be denied entry to the March. No exceptions.

THE GRAND MARSHALS

This year we are ecstatic to highlight three individuals whose contributions to the LGBT community and the fight for civil rights are unparalleled. We honor these individuals for their unwavering commitment to creating a just and verdant future for all peoples. Leading this year’s LGBT Pride March down Fifth Avenue, our 2013 Grand Marshals are:

March Group Leader

Training

St. John’s Lutheran Church 81 Christopher St. Thursday, June 20 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22 - 2 p.m. Monday, June 24 - 6:30 p.m.

Volunteering

for NYC Pride Each year NYC Pride depends on volunteers to help make the March possible. If you are looking for a great way to support the LGBT community while having a great time, sign up to volunteer at nycpride.org!

Edith Windsor Edie’s fight against DOMA began when she was slapped with $360,000 in federal estate taxes upon the death of her partner of 44 years, Thea Spyer. She’s worked to bring her case all the way to the Supreme Court. Justices heard the case in March of this year and a decision from the Court is expected in late June.

Harry Belafonte Harry, well-known for his musical talents, is a longtime advocate for civil rights and universal equality. We honor him as a Marshal for his fervent dedication to the LGBT community and the global struggle for peace and equity.

Earl Fowlkes Earl serves as the President/CEO of the Center for Black Equity. Earl works tirelessly on the front lines of progress, seeing through the Center’s mission: to fight for health, social and economic equity in the Black LGBT community.

We are honored to count these heroes amongst our ranks. For more information on our 2013 Grand Marshals, check out nycpride.org.

MARCH ROUTE

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PrideFest Part street fair, part performance space. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a celebration of all that is gay and good in New York City.

> Hudson Street between Abingdon Square & West 13th Street Sunday, June 30 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Photos by Andrew Werner

PrideFest, now in its 20th year, is our annual LGBT street fair that combines vendors, entertainers and activities for a day of fun and celebration in the name of equality. PrideFest attracts thousands of out-of-state visitors and brings them together with local residents and families, corporate sponsors, community leaders, and area business owners. PrideFest is the perfect place to listen to a few tunes, grab a bite to eat, learn more about opportunities in our community or score some great Pride gear. And the best part is: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s totally FREE! Teeming with unique vendors and performances that will make you swell with pride, this event is not to be missed! Be sure and round out your Pride experience with a trip to PrideFest.

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EATOLOGY

FRUGAL FEASTS Finding a place that’s both a crowd pleaser and affordable can be a bit like looking for a needle in the proverbial shortstack, err...haystack. Never fear! You don’t have to spend a fortune or settle for mediocrity. Here are a few fantastic and frugal finds.

Becco (355 W. 46th St., becco-nyc.com), founded by noted chef and television personality Lidia Bastianich and her son, Joe, offers an amazing bottomless pasta lunch special for just $17.95. After a choice of classic Caesar salad or antipasto misto, your meal includes unlimited tableside service of three daily pasta selections. Buon appetito!

After recovering from extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy, Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter (94 Avenue C, bobwhitecounter. com) is back and better than ever! Try the grilled pimento-cheese sandwich ($6), a side of Brunswick stew ($4.50) or a whole fried chicken supper for four ($48), showcasing their famous sweet-tea-brined fried chicken. And don’t miss the pecan pie rice pudding ($4) for dessert.

Owners Truc Lien and Tai spent many years serving their Vietnamese cooking to friends. After spending a year back in their native Vietnam to master their cooking, Bon Mi Zon (443 E. 6th St., bonmizon. com) was born to introduce more quality, authentic Vietnamese food to their community, the East Village. Traditional and gourmet sandwiches (paté & pork, sardine, coconut curry beef) are all $7.50 or less. Rice plates with chicken, pork patties, or tofu & mushrooms are $8. Drinks like Vietnamese coffee, salted limeade, or iced longran are all under $4.

DiWine (41-15 31st St., Astoria, diwineonline. com) has a $15 brunch pre-fix that includes one American coffee and your choice of an orange juice, mimosa, bloody mary or Bellini (add $11 to make the drinks unlimited). Menu choices feature a selection of salads, pizzas, paninis and breakfast favorites including banana bread French toast and poached eggs with Nova salmon.

Mission Chinese (154 Orchard St., missionchinesefood.com) was named one of Zagat’s 10 hottest “It” restaurants around the world. Their menu features a number of small and large dishes, so it’s a great place to order items to try and share. Favorites include Beer Brined Sichuan Pickles ($4), Kung-Pao Pastrami ($12.50), Char Siu Pig Ear Terrine ($9), and their infamous Thrice-cooked Bacon ($12.50).

Caracas Arepa Bar (93 E. 7th St., caracasarepabar.com) features some of the most authentic (and affordable) Venezuelan food in the city. Arepas are a native flour or corn dough that’s been fried, grilled or baked into a thick bread. They can be topped or filled with any combination of sweet, savory or spicy meats, cheeses and veggies. As most items are priced at $7 or less, we suggest trying and sharing a few. Favorites include “La Sureña” (grilled chicken and chorizo with avocado and spicy chimichurri sauce), “De Pabellón” (shredded beef, black beans, white salty cheese, and sweet plantains) and “La Jardinera” (grilled eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, and guayanes cheese). And for dessert, try the “Arepitas Dulces”: bite-sized sweet arepas made with anise and white cheese, served with guava sauce.

Dos Toros (11 Carmine St., dostoros. com) is like your favorite taqueria truck made into a storefront. The menu is essentially just three items long: a taco, burrito or quesadilla with a choice of carnitas, carne asada, pollo asado, or vegetarian black or pinto beans. Though simple, each ingredient stands alone. Tortillas are handmade in Queens from hand-ground masa and the meats are appropriately slow-cooked or grilled and succulent. Freshly made sauces - mild green serrano and jalapeño or spicy red habanero - are tangy and sharp, with as much flavor as fire.

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RIB REMIX There are a number of ongoing feuds among barbecue aficionados. Some people just care about the sauce – secret recipes are guarded and passed down generation to generation. Others focus more on the cut, aging, and marbling of the meat. And then there is an entirely separate debate about dry vs. wet rubs. No matter your preference, NYC offers a number of great options and the best way to pick your favorite is to try them all!

Mooncake Foods (mooncakefoods.com) offers home-cooked Asian comfort food that is innovatively grilled, steamed, or roasted - no woks, fryers, processed meats or heavy sauces. With multiple locations (Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen and SOHO), affordable treats are always nearby with the majority of items costing less than $10. Highlights include sandwiches like spicy hoisin fish tacos, pulled pork with curry lime bbq sauce, or grilled pork with mango chutney. Top entrées include grilled lemongrass shrimp, octopus & spinach noodles, miso-glazed salmon, and Shanghaistyle grilled short ribs. And for the adventurous party planners, Mooncake offers a whole pig roast ($395) that serves 25 pounds of roast pork with slaw, baked sesame rolls, and sauces (two-day advance notice required).

Sunburnt Calf (226 W. 79th St., thesunburntcalf. com) offers a taste of Australia on the UWS with an awesome unlimited brunch. For $20, guests can choose any $10 brunch entrée (including hamburgers, omelets, crab cakes benedict, or buttermilk banana pikelets – a fluffy Australian mini pancake) and enjoy unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, Foster’s, screwdrivers or greyhounds (limited to 2 hours).

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (700 W. 125th St., dinosaurbarbque.com) was founded by a couple of bikers back in the 1980s when they served barbecue at motorcycle shows, fairs and festivals throughout the Northeast. Their food and sauces have won many honors and they were named the country’s “Number One BBQ” on Good Morning America. Highlights include slow-cooked pulled pork and Texas brisket as well as giant spice-rubbed and pit-smoked chicken wings. Don’t miss the barbecue beans.

The Smoke Joint (87 South Elliot Pl., Brooklyn, bcrestaurantgroup.com/tsj), located about two blocks from BAM, has a casual, welcoming vibe and offers hearty treats. Of particular note is the pulled pork sandwich (with big sides of slaw and pickles), Brooklyn wings (order the sweet or spicy) and St. Louis ribs fit for Fred Flintstone. Also noteworthy are the hot links and roasted corn on the cob.

Chef Adam Perry Lang of Daisy May’s BBQ (623 11th Ave., daisymaysbbq.com) has been making the media circuit (The Today Show, Rachel Ray) and it’s easy to see why. His authentic ribs are finger-licking good, featuring both Kansas City sweet & sticky and Memphis dry rub on the menu. The Tennessee Whisky Beer Can-Style Half-Chicken is moist and flavorful, and the baked beans with burnt ends make the meal.

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Restaurateur Danny Meyer (Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Shake Shack) shows his Midwestern roots with Blue Smoke (116 E. 27th St., bluesmoke.com/blue). Start with warm barbecue potato chips with blue cheese & bacon dip. Entrées range from the unexpected (St. Louis toasted ravioli filled with braised pork with smoked tomato dipping sauce or sweet potato wedge fries with Maple Dip) to the

authentic (saucy and succulent Kansas City ribs or beef brisket with mashed potatoes topped with crispy onions).

Fatty ‘Cue (91 S. 6th St., Brooklyn, fattycue.com) adds a twist to the BBQ trend by riding the increased interest in Asian BBQ. With items like crisp smoked duck with red curry, lamb ribs, and noodles in meat broth, it may be hard to choose. One popular item is the deep fried coriander bacon: thick-cut slabs, juicy on the inside with a crisp crust on the outside, are served with a refreshing salsa verde that is reminiscent of a sweeter Chinese-style ginger-scallion sauce. Other meaty options on the menu include the smoked lamb shoulder, heritage pork ribs, and buttermilk fried rabbit.

Hill Country (30 W. 26th St., hillcountryny.com) recreates a real Texas barbecue. You can order the brisket fatty or lean and the beef shoulder is smoky and richly textured. Monday nights, enjoy all-you-can-eat brisket, pork spare ribs or chicken, with sides like sweet potato bourbon mash, smoky chipotle deviled eggs, and white shoepeg corn pudding.

Delaney Barbecue’s Briskettown (359 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, delaneybbq.com) offers two or three smoked proteins, seasonally driven sides, and delicious baked goods. During the day, they also serve their smoked meat in Texas-style breakfast tacos and sandwiches. This year, they opened up a location along the High Line serving Texas-style barbecue sandwiches, homemade pie and made-to-order sodas.

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I think we all know the answer to that question… Don’t miss the only official women’s event of NYC Pride! Rapture on the River is one of the nation’s largest, longest-running dance events created just for the ladies. This year it’s celebrating its tenth anniversary and moving back outside to Pier 26 in Tribeca. To celebrate the new outdoor venue, we’re offering a special UltraPremium VIP package. You and up to 10 of your friends can enjoy a private cabana and bottle service. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy Rapture! The DJs A brand new venue on the sparkling Hudson and high-end event packages aren’t the only panache on the pier. The music will be unreal! A Miami favorite, DJ Dimples, will get the party started and our headliner, DJ Whitney Day, will be bringing down the house. Get your tickets now and be sure you get to join 3,000 beautiful women at this legendary event!

Ticket Pricing: $25 General Admission $35 General Admission Day-Of $75 VIP (includes open bar for the entire event and admission to the Pier Pressure after-party) $1500 Ultra-Premium VIP (includes 10 VIP tickets, SKYY Vodka bottle service, and exclusive private seating) TICKETS: Village Apothecary 346 Bleecker St. / 212-807-7566 Delphinium Home 353 W. 47th St./ 212-333-7732 Online: nycpride.showclix.com

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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (210 Lafayette St. at Kenmare Sq., mgbwhome.com) is one of our favorite furnishing stores. Not only do they offer interesting and iconic designs fit for every environment — check out some of their pieces in the hit television show The Good Wife — but they run a business based on care and compassion for employees, the economy and the environment. Founders Bob and Mitchell offer us a few quick tips to help perk up your space and brighten things up this summer.

Clear the Clutter. We find taming it actually creates a new look for a home and makes life easier. Good investments we’ve made: Bookcases/etageres: To satisfy our love of books and supply spots for photo and memento displays. Well-outfitted desk: When your life is your business, and your business is your life… need we say more? Media consoles: So we don’t have to look at that bunch of components. Dining buffet: No more searching for serving pieces when we entertain. Bar cabinet: To keep what’s needed at the ready. Chest in entry hall: Storage, plus a welcoming piece that says home to us each day.

Make the Switch. We’ve been known to change out the pillows, throws, accessories and the way we set the table with the season. Boxes, trays and bowls are beautiful and practical opportunities to add

eye-catching pops of color. We alo edit down what’s on display for a fresher look. No need to have a whole collection out at once. It’s more interesting to rotate the exhibit. Designate a place to store accessories in their “off season.” We have an “accessories closet” with some shelves devoted to this. And something that signals Spring like not much else: slipcovers.

Paint a Wall. What do the color of your walls say about you? A great wall color can do so much for a room, and painting one wall is an affordable, fast and effective way to add color. Among our favorites: chartreuse. While in Europe, we fell head over heels for this sensual hue, seeing it in both women’s and men’s fashion. We’ve paired it with soothing neutrals for a sexy spark of color. Accompany the paint job with a simple switch-out of pillows and accessories to truly refresh your room.

Lighten. Brighten. Revitalize. We love to find a single item with big impact, like a well-placed wall mirror or mirrored tables. Position them to reflect light and make a room feel more open.

Creel and Gow (131 E. 70th St., creelandgow.com) has a collection of fascinating and exquisite one-of-a-kind objects sourced from all around the world. Rare minerals, taxidermy, coral, silver shells, unusual decorative objects, and exotic accessories fill this veritable cabinet of curiosities.

Add new art. Do we buy art to match the sofa? No, but we do coordinate it with the look, feel and colors of a room. Serious collectors usually have the luxury of lots of rooms, so they can find the perfect place for the colors they’ve just bought. For example, we put together a selection of 1970s-inspired black and white photography that enhances our settings influenced by that time period. DwellStudio (77 Wooster St., dwellstudio.com) offers smart, livable design for every room in the home, including furniture, bedding, rugs, artwork, vintage pieces, and baby and kids’ collections.

Steven Alan Home Shop (158 Franklin St., stevenalan.com) sells everything from cookware to soft goods. This Tribeca shop also features made-to-order sofas, textiles and glassware from Brooklyn Glass.

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NYC Pride is thrilled to have found a new home for its famous Dance on the Pier: Hudson River Park’s Pier 26 in Tribeca. Dance on the Pier, now in its 27th year, will again serve as the official closing to NYC Pride’s official events. We’re very excited about the move back to an outdoor venue. While last year’s Dance and Rapture were a great success and Pier 57 a phenomenal host, producing the event indoors was a detour from tradition necessitated by the loss of Hudson River Park’s Pier 54. Dancing unabatedly in full view of this great city is something that many of the events’ attendees have come to love and expect. The event will once again close with the world’s longest-running LGBT fireworks display along the Hudson.

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The DJs Co-headlining the Dance this year are award-winning DJs Dave Audé and Oscar G. The event will also feature an opening set from local rising star DJ Luis Perez. A variety of live performances will be announced leading up to the event date. The Cause All proceeds from the Dance on the Pier benefit New York City’s Official Pride events and LGBT community organizations and partners.

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Q: Chasing the Saturdays, which airs on the E! Network, showcases your time spent in the United States! Other than your families, what do you miss the most when you are away from the U.K.? A: Our families and friends are definitely number one, but besides that it’s got to be British food. We know it has a terrible reputation in America, but nothing beats a Sunday lunch in an English pub. Roast beef, potatoes, Yorkshire pudding…YUM! Q: What has been your favorite thing about your time spent in the U.S.? A: The weather in Los Angeles was unbelievable – definitely a far cry from rainy London. Also, the people are SO friendly. Everyone says “good morning” when you see them in a lift – even complete strangers. It was very refreshing. Q: Having spent time in New York City, what did you enjoy most? A: New York is amazing. It reminds us of London because it’s so bustling and multicultural, but it’s even a bit more full-on. The shopping and the food are both some of the best in the world. We love being in New York and can’t wait to come back. We’re total tourists when we’re there – we even went to the top of the Empire State Building last time we visited. Q: What are the biggest differences you have found between audiences here and in the U.K.? A: Well the biggest surprise for us is how well some of our US fans know our music, considering we’ve just released our first single “What About Us” here after 13 singles and 4 albums in the U.K. So there are more similarities than differences which is SO nice. It feels like we’ve been welcomed with open arms, so we love our North American fans.

Q: Your songs are a diverse mix of pop, dance, and rhythm and blues. How would you describe your style of music? Who are your biggest influences? A: The core of our music is definitely pop, but the best thing about being a pop band is that we can try out loads of different styles including dance, R&B and even rock. Our biggest influence as a band has to be the Spice Girls, but we all have very individual music taste. Vanessa and Rochelle love R&B, Una loves rock and country, Frankie loves indie stuff and Mollie is a massive pop girl. Q: Since you are five attractive female pop stars from the U.K., you are often compared to the Spice Girls. What would you say sets you apart from them as a group? A: It’s such a compliment to be compared to the Spice Girls, as they’re such a huge influence for us, but we are quite different. For one, we don’t have official nicknames! Though funny enough, our manager Peter is actually the one who gave the Spice Girls their nicknames in the first place. Q: The Saturdays are known for philanthropy. Which causes are closest to your hearts and why? A: There’s a few causes that are really important to us. The charity we support as a group is Marie Curie Cancer Care, which provides end-of-life care to people in the U.K. Q: You have never shied away from having a large gay following, performing at Pride events and many gay venues. What draws you to perform for specifically gay audiences?

A: We LOVE performing for our LGBT fans. Our gay fans have been there since day one - our first ever show was at a club called GAY in London and we performed there recently when we released “What About Us” in the U.K. They definitely know how to party. We’ve also done loads of Pride events in the U.K. and hope to come over and do some across the pond. Q: You have lent your support to the Out4Marriage campaign and urged the public to get on board and support marriage equality for gay and straight couples in Britain. Why do you feel that marriage equality is important? A: We find it unbelievable that gays and lesbians don’t have the same basic right to marry as heterosexual couples. So many of our friends and our team are gay and we honestly find it outrageous, and it really hits home now that two of us are married. Marriage is a right, not a privilege, and should be open to all. Q: What are you most proud of? A: We are most proud that we get the chance to do the job we’ve dreamed about since we were all very young. Performing for our fans is honestly the best feeling in the world. We love them and are thankful every day they give us the opportunity to literally live our dreams. The Saturdays’ hit single “What About Us” is now available on iTunes.

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The ladies are back, bringing us their fourth studio album. A powerhouse mix of pop, punk, dance and reggae inspirations, the album is ripe with tracks to keep the party going strong until the morning after. Release: June 11

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A rush of summer heat and a blast from the past are on the horizon. Sylvester’s untimely death in 1988 left a great void in both the disco and LGBT communities. Grieve no more. This greatest hits album, complete with remixes from Grammynominated Ralphi Rosario, should take you right back to the good old days. Release: June 25

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Hope in Harlem: United for a Cause

Access to HIV/AIDS information and care may be more prevalent these days, but there is still progress to be made. We sit down for a Q&A with Steven Bussey, CEO of Harlem United. So Steven, what’s your background? Where were you before Harlem United and why did you decide to work in this realm of social assistance? Well, you may not recall that I served on the board of directors for Harlem United for more than seven years, and served as chairman for the three years before I was appointed CEO. But I come to Harlem United with a background and interest in finance. In fact, I’ve been able to maintain a foot in this world as a Managing Director and National Head of Client Management for the Healthcare Industry Group of Alvarez & Marsal. Before Alvarez and Marsal, I was the chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Apyrous Capital Management, LLC. I’ve also worked with Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse Prime Services. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. Having grown up right here in Harlem, I hold a deeply rooted commitment to this community and its well-being. Harlem is changing, but there are still a great deal many health and social issues that affect the African-American and Latino communities. It’s been great to be able to use my finance and healthcare background to shape the strategic direction and growth of Harlem United, but more importantly, to ensure that our consumers get top-notch health care and services that will ultimately improve their health as an individual while supporting the health of the larger community as well. Sounds like your skills and education made you perfect match for this role! I’d like to talk a little more about your clients. A lot of Harlem United’s focus is on providing access to care and services for HIV/AIDS patients. What are some of the difficulties you experience working with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS? The difficulty in providing access to care and services for people living with HIV and AIDS is that HIV and AIDS are not the only thing they are dealing with. In fact, on average, the folks that we see are facing between five and six other chronic health conditions, like lung disease, cardiovascular conditions, substance addictions and mental health issues. In addition, our clients are all too often unstably housed before they come to see us. In response, we work at Harlem United to provide a comprehensive continuum of care that meets the needs of the whole person. This means housing, food, mental health counseling, primary medical care and much more. Wow! The breadth of services Harlem United offers is quite extensive. Sounds like you and your team are fighting battles on a lot of fronts, which makes me wonder, what do you think is the biggest barrier to your clients receiving care

outside of the help your organization provides? It’s hard to pinpoint one single barrier, but these are difficult and challenging times for so many people. Structurally, I think stable, adequate and affordable housing is a big barrier to people seeking and maintaining health care and treatment. We saw early on the importance of housing in managing HIV. We now have 586 units of supportive housing. We offer primary care and other wraparound services to support people in maintaining their health and we’ve demonstrated that investing in housing is investing in positive health outcomes. Second, despite the progress we’ve made, HIV-related discrimination and stigma remain prevalent in our communities and are a real barrier to people seeking and receiving services. It impacts how a person perceives his or her own risk (such as thinking HIV is only a disease of “other people” for example). Similarly, it will impact a person’s decision to know their own HIV status. The social stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS certainly can’t make your job any easier. But with advances in medical science coming everyday, there must some hope on the horizon. Are there any technologies or medical advances that you are hopeful will become available to assist in the treatment of HIV/AIDS? The healthcare landscape–that is medical advances, systems and policy–is changing quickly. One area that we find particularly promising is pre-exposure prophylaxis. In July 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Truvada© (tenofovir plus emtricitabine) to be used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Truvada© is the first drug approved to reduce the risk of HIV infection in uninfected individuals who are at high-risk of HIV infection and who may engage in sexual activity with HIV-infected partners. The drug, which is made by Gilead Sciences, is to be used in combination with condoms and other safer sex practices to reduce the risk of sexually-acquired HIV infection in adults at high risk. This is a milestone in HIV prevention history and Harlem United Community AIDS Center regards this new development with great optimism. After all, the latest CDC estimate of new HIV infections in the United States indicate that rates of HIV infection nationally have remained stubbornly stable with an estimated 47,500 people becoming infected in the United States in 2010.1 This is unacceptable! Men who have sex with men (MSM) remain the group most heavily affected by HIV in the United States. For the youngest MSM (13-24), the number of new infections from 2008 to 2010 has grown. We’re seeing some encouraging trends among Black women, but still, new infections for Black women in 2012 were 20 times higher than those of White women and nearly five times higher than those of Hispanic women. At Harlem United, we are supporting the thoughtful prescription of PrEP for individuals at high-risk of HIV infection for whom traditional HIV prevention is an ongoing challenge. Now is not the time to dismiss a new tool for our HIV prevention toolkit.

What is most moving and has the most impact on me is seeing our clients come in having to overcome so many challenges and seeing them work so hard to achieve their goals and watching the progress that they make from beginning to end. Sounds like some very promising headway is being made. I’m sure your team is always excited to make your services more effective and I know we all hope for a future where these kinds of services won’t be necessary. Now, I’m not trying to put you out of work, but what do you think needs to happen in order for Harlem United to become unnecessary? We are hearing a lot about the “treatment cascade” these days. Nationally 20% of those who are HIV-infected don’t know it. A quarter of those who are HIVdiagnosed are not linked to care. Half of all HIV-diagnosed folks are not engaged in regular care and 25% of those who are eligible for treatment are not on treatment. Our mission at Harlem United is to reverse this cascade by providing 100 percent access to care and obtain zero disparity in health outcomes in the face of race, gender and economic barriers. If we can do that, we will be out of business. Steven, I really want to thank you for speaking with us today. We always like to wrap up these interviews by giving organizations a chance to do a little call to action. What’s the best way for people to support your cause? There are many ways to support our cause, but one is to help us raise needed funding for our programs and services. We don’t have a history of glitzy fundraisers, but we do assemble charity teams for the New York City half and full Marathons. Look online for more information on how to become a member of Team Harlem United. It’s a great way to get fit, make friends and support our worthy cause. Look us up at harlemunited.org. 1 CDC Fact Sheet, New HIV Infections in the United States, CDC National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, December 2012.

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NORMAL DO THE WORDS “I DO” Spell the end for gay culture?

he notion of an all-encompassing gay culture is an idea that is rife with general truths and frustrating inconsistencies. As members of a community, brought together singly by the mostly common experience of confronting our own sexual identity, LGBT individuals may not have the luxury of deep, common bonds in the same ways that other communities do. Our community is vibrant and its boundaries encompass nearly every demographic one could hope to find: every race, every gender, every height and weight, every income class, every religion. We come from all corners of the globe: every town, every state, and every nation. Our community is as varied and diverse as the global community itself, but the umbrella under which we all huddle has only a single definition: sexually, we do not conform with what many consider to be standard. We share the bond of a non-conforming sexual identity, but the deeper divides between such a varied group of individuals 54

can make it difficult, almost impossible, to zero in on a single pool of commonalities. To an extent we have a shared history, but the potency of even those very poignant memories are quickly waning as more generations of LGBT individuals begin to explore a world where non-heterosexual individuals are met with far less ferocity and abhorrence than in the decades preceding and the scourge of AIDS appears — on the surface — to be abating. With so many differences and, seemingly, so little to actually tie us all together, how does one actually define LGBT culture? A quick web search for “LGBT culture” returns results like Madonna and Judy Garland, Ellen DeGeneres and Melissa Etheridge, feminism, interior design, drag queens, poppers, sexual reassignment surgery, and various LGBT artists and political figures. Most of these icons, interests and ideas would seem pretty unrelated were it not for the rainbow LGBT pride flag draped across all of them. (Did you know that there are also separate bisexual and transgender pride flags?)

This all seems pretty fractured for a culture that the community is supposed to collectively share. Our first clue at the divisive nature of the community’s cultural landscape comes from the widely accepted name of the community itself: LGBT (sometimes LGBTQ). So the culture is meant to be representative of lesbians and gays and bisexuals and transgenders and queer/questioning individuals. In reality, each group, and each group’s respective subgroups, has it’s own cultural norms. This sort of division is not unusual when looking at any social segment. Religions often have many sects; racial groups and national origins can be even more subdivided. Still, many groups have some distinct unifying thread to hold together their common existence (a geographic origin, a national tradition, a religious ceremony). We’ve established that the LGBT community is most strongly unified by the shared experience of confronting one’s own sexual identity. However, even with this in mind, the arrival at N YC PR I DE GU I DE

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FEATURE hard to press the issue when one considers the stark differences between the way heterosexual and homosexual couples are viewed in the eyes of the law. The oldest and largest legally-focused LGBT civil rights organization, Lambda Legal, states:

sexual awareness can’t possibly be the same for all individuals. A simple survey of your LGBT friends should even yield clear results that people come out at different ages, for different reasons and to different people. So even our strongest commonality isn’t all that common from person to person. Now we’re back where we started: an all-encompassing notion of LGBT culture and the difficulty in defining one. It’s at this point we’re tempted to quote an old colloquialism: Actions speak louder than words. So what sort of common actions does one find when looking at the LGBT community? Well, for one, we are fighters. We’ve been fighters since day one. That’s what Stonewall was all about. We fight for natural human desires (love and acceptance) and we demand equality in the eyes of the law. Beyond these core values, we may focus on any number of other causes, including expansions of trans legal protections, assistance for LGBT seniors, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, and, as of late, homeless LGBT youth. So as a cultural unit, we seem to be overwhelmingly, and almost universally, concerned with causes. We seek change and we demand equality. How do we achieve these goals? We fight for them. It’s this mentality that makes the issue of marriage equality so incredibly unique and so structurally important to the LGBT community. The fight for marriage equality has unified the entire community in a way not seen since the Stonewall Riots or the fierce AIDS/HIV advocacy of the 1980s. For a group as diverse as the LGBT community, why would the institution of marriage be the one thing that we all cohesively rally around? For one, the institution of marriage opens up a treasure chest of legal rights, financial benefits and special privileges. Accessing, nay demanding, these rights is in keeping with our community’s consistent focus on across-the-board equality. It’s no wonder that we have fought so 56

At last count, the United States General Accounting Office reported 1,138 federal rights, protections and beneﬁts that come with marriage. Some of these...include the right to petition for a partner’s immigration, the use of The Family and Medical Leave Act, and social security benefits for surviving partners and their dependents. These are just a few of the provisions and protections provided exclusively for heterosexual married couples. More than 1,000 special considerations and financial assists just for being married! That’s a big number and it represents a pretty hefty disparity between two relationships; a disparity that exists solely based on the sexual identity of the individuals involved.

The legal argument for gay marriage makes perfect sense. It would seem counter to our cause if we didn’t consider access to all of marriage’s rights, protections and benefits a paramount focus in our quest for universal equity. Is this the only driver? Equitable legal protection is incredibly important, but the implications of marriage must extend beyond city hall, a hospital room or a tax return. Marriage isn’t only a matter of legal protections and financial benefits. There are a great many personal, emotional and societal advantages as well. Michael Colberg, Clinical Instructor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU-Langone Medical Center, speaks to the importance of marriage. Colberg notes: There was a time when there were no structural developmental milestones for LGBT couples to navigate - marriage and the decision to parent being amongst them. This made it easier to be unconsciously in a relationship and/or to have partners who understood the relationship that they were in, in

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So here we have an institution that presents people with previously unavailable legal protections and financial benefits, new opportunities to explore themselves and each other via challenges and milestones, and the chance to create a strong and supportive social unit to carry folks through to their later days. Sounds almost too good to be true. These all seem like important reasons to want marriage, but are these potentials enough to unify an entire community of individuals around a single pillar of the social experience? According to the Pew Research Center, the reality is, the public overwhelmingly agrees that love is the most important reason to get married (ranking above making a lifelong commitment, companionship, having children, and financial stability). “Among married people, 93% say love is

a very important reason to get married; 84% of unmarried people say so.” So now we’ve dropped that big four-letter word: love. Suddenly, the legal provisions, the personal growth, the late life stability, it’s all sort of pointless if love isn’t a part of it. None of the other considerations, privileges, benefits or guarantees of marriage seem to stack up to the idea that to get married is to celebrate the love that two individuals have for one another. It would appear that marriage and love are somewhat inseparable. Suddenly, the focus on marriage equality starts to make a little more sense. Our prior assumption, that the overall notion of LGBT culture is one of focus on causes and forces for change, now seems to fit nicely with the universal human desire for love and acceptance.

Is Gay Culture Dying? If our assumption holds, that the broadest commonality of culture we have in the LGBT community is a focus on actions and causes, then our culture should only grow stronger given the vast amount of work still needing to be done. What of the subcultures within the larger community? LGBT subcultures have already begun to organically intermix with the mainstream world and marriage will only add to this blending. While some aspects of our subcultures may become diluted as the lines between gay and straight are clouded, some facets of our history and shared experience will likely be enhanced and amplified. We have a great deal of history, adversity and sexual understanding that we all share. These items will never be erased despite a potential trend towards “normalcy.” While our unifying experiences will endure, it will be all the more important that we educate members of our own community, as well as the broader public, about the struggles and triumphs of all members of our community. It is in this way, through a mutual understanding and common knowledge, that we will be truly strengthened as a group. So does marriage really spell the end of LGBT culture? How we will approach marriage and what parts of our culture and subcultures we will choose to preserve are very much unknown. The answer likely lies in how we, as both individuals and a community, grow and mature in an ever-changing world.

After Marriage, What’s Next? If LGBT culture, the complete and overall notion, is a focus on causes for good and forces of change, then a focus on marriage equality has the potential for some pretty major systemic disruptions. Marriage equality will actually eliminate a core focus of the modern gay rights agenda: marriage equality. After the marriage debate is over and the issue is decided, our community will be forced to move on with their lives or on to new causes. Though we may lose some activists who N YC PR I DE GU I DE

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think that marriage is the end of the fight, there are many other areas of LGBT life where equality is seriously lacking. These are the causes that will likely keep our community active and connected. During a time when the major cause of the ‘80s and ‘90s, HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention, has lost center stage, the community has increased its focus on marriage equality. Many members of the LGBT community and the broader public seem to have the perception that AIDS is no longer a major concern. Though the issue never completely lost public attention, many activists feel that there has been far too little focus on HIV education and prevention in recent years. According to the Center for Disease Control: The overall number of new HIV cases has remained relatively stable at approximately 50,000 new cases annually. However, the number of new cases among people aged 13-29 years increased by 21 percent from 2006 to 2009. The rise in HIV incidence among young adults was fueled by a 34 percent increase in HIV infections among young gay and bisexual men.

specific demographics implies there is a serious deficit in both education and prevention. These are some very startling numbers and many community members believe it’s time we refocused our efforts. Attentions may also shift to the transgender community. According the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), only sixteen states (New York is not one of them) and the District of Columbia protect the civil rights of transgender and gender non-conforming citizens. This means that in thirty-four states, people who are fired from their jobs, denied housing and services, or mistreated in the workplace, stores or restaurants because of their appearance or gender identity, do not have clear legal rights or protections. Writer, trans activist and author of an upcoming memoir, Janet Mock, points out that: Trans people, specifically trans women of color, experience higher rates of physical and sexual assault, less advancement in education and more discrimination in hiring. Trans people are more likely to be fired and denied promotions and are more likely to engage in sex work to pay for housing, food and high medical transition costs, which makes them all the more vulnerable to severe violence, criminalization and contracting HIV. I notice that the gay community often talks about the need for straight allies, yet many gay and lesbian people do not think that it’s a label they must also adopt when it comes to trans people and LGBT people of color. We discuss allies as if it is external, when it’s something that internally needs to be practiced as well.

While the trans members of our society are clearly in need of support, similar housing and job protections are also on the line for the entirety of the LGBT community. Only twenty-one states offer housing and job protections to LGBT residents. In the twenty-nine states that do not offer these protections, employees, job seekers, potential homebuyers, and those looking to rent can be rejected based strictly on their perceived sexuality. Lambda Legal notes: A growing number of employers and state and local governments have enacted policies and laws to address discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and HIV status. We have no federal statute banning discrimination and almost half of all LGBT workers go to work every day without explicit state-level sexual orientation and gender identity anti-discrimination laws. So even if marriage equality does become a reality, it would appear our community still has many more fights ahead of it. Pauline Park, Chair of the New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy (NYAGRA) and Executive Director of Queens Pride House, says: There are a host of other issues that the LGBT community needs to address, like access to health care (especially transgender access to health care), police harassment of LGBT people (especially LGBT people of color), funding for LGBT social service providers to homelessness (especially queer youth homelessness), and LGBT aging.

And lest you think this is simply a gay or male-centric issue, females have just as much, if not more, at stake. According to amfAR, The American Foundation for AIDS Research, women account for 1 in 4 new HIV infections and deaths from AIDS in the United states. And worldwide, half of all people living with HIV/AIDS are females. The introduction of more potent and effective antivirals and pharmaceutical cocktails has decreased the mortality rate of those infected with the virus, but the obvious increase in new infections among 60

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Marry Me

A Gay Erotic Romance Novel by

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What happens when you have a reputation as a cad and you hire the perfect man to work in your oﬃce? Surviving the rough patch in the economy, Braxton Todd’s LA PR rm was ourishing. Braxton hires someone to give him relief from the hectic non-stop phone calls and emails from his demanding clients. And not only was Braxton going out of his mind with too much work, his love life had taken a dive ever since he had gotten the reputation as a hit & run lover, which he was; ‘A one-date-wonder’. Fabian Rhys was sick of temp jobs and when he received the oﬀer from Braxton Todd, the infamous PR man whose reputation was a splattered all over press, he knew one thing. He could not the tabloid p be attracted to a man who had a notorious reputation as a one-hook-up cad. But when Fabian started working for Braxton, and could see the press had painted Braxton in a terrible light, the two men began to dance around each other at work, terriied of ruining a good thing. When a pair of A-type individuals nd working with each other a breeze, what will it take for them to jump the divide into each others’ arms? Maybe it was two simple words. Marry me.

About the author:

Award-winning author GA Hauser was born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, USA and attended university in New York City. She moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a patrol oﬃcer with the Seattle Police Department. In early 2000 GA moved to Hertfordshire, England where she began her writing in earnest and published her rst book, In the Shadow of Alexander. Now a full-time writer, GA has written dozens of novels, including several best-sellers of gay ction. For more information on other books by GA, visit the author at her oﬃcial website, www.authorgahauser.com.

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SUPER GAY With pages featuring rippling muscles, men in tights and fierce Amazon princesses, one might argue that comics have always been gay. Recently, more and more gay characters are flying out of the closet and onto the comic book pages. These picks may not all have superpowers, but they are heroes for the whole LGBT community to look up to.

Batwoman

Kevin Keller

Husbands

Teen Titans

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Archie Comics

Dark Horse Comics

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Batwoman appears in her own series of comic books published by DC Comics. Kate Kane, a wealthy heiress inspired by Batman, chooses to put her resources towards funding a war on crime in Gotham City. After a long hiatus, Batwoman was re-introduced to DC continuity in 2006. The modern Batwoman is written as being of Jewish descent and as a lesbian in an effort by DC editorial staff to diversify its publications and better connect to today’s readership. Batwoman has been described as the highest-profile gay superhero to appear in stories published by DC. Batwoman is not the only groundbreaking comic in the Batman family. Recently, Batgirl’s roommate, Alysia Yeoh, came out as one of the first transgender mainstream comic characters.

In July 2011, Archie Comics announced that Kevin Keller, the first openly gay character in Archie Comics history, would star in his own ongoing series, titled Kevin Keller. Premiering in September 2010, Kevin was introduced as a way to keep the world of Archie Comics inclusive and updated. Keller faces struggles of an average gay teen living in a small but supportive town.

Acting as a fantasy-based comic book continuation of a web series of the same name, Husbands tells the story of famous, gay newlyweds Brady and Cheeks, who sparked a media firestorm when they woke up legally wed after a drunken Vegas weekend. Now, a magical wedding gift launches the couple on a series of adventures — a tongue-in-cheek journey through iconic genre realms — filled with obstacles that threaten to tear them apart. Follow Brady and Cheeks into a superhero showdown, a fairytale fantasy, a Sherlock Holmes-style mystery, an epic galactic battle, a madcap high school romp, and a saucy secret-spy thrill ride. If comics aren’t your thing, the web series Husbands is available to watch on the web at husbandstheseries.com.

Teen Titans, as the name suggests, features a team of teenage heroes including Bunker, a gay Latino with the ability to construct weapons and shields out of purple energy. First appearing in November of 2011, Bunker (whose real name is Miguel Barragan) is very open, comfortable and positive about who he is and his sexuality. As a member of the Teen Titans, Bunker is accepted and considered one of the more powerful members of the team.

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RAINY DAY READING Put on your reading glasses and prepare to read these books to shreds. This summer has a lot to offer in the form of literature for LGBT readers. Delivering pages dripping with humor and wit: David Sedaris, Dan Savage and a certain devil clad in Prada.

Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns

by Lauren Weisberger [Simon and Schuster] Release: June 4 The sequel to the best-selling The Devil Wears Prada, Revenge Wears Prada picks up eight years after Andy quits her position as Miranda Priestly’s assistant. Andy and Emily (her ex-Runway Magazine nemesis) are editing The Plunge, the trendiest bridal magazine around. While Andy is planning her own wedding to a handsome media heir, she remains haunted by her nightmarish former boss, fearing that she will soon cross paths with the impeccably dressed devil.

Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gaysvs.-Christians Debate

by Justin Lee [Jericho Books, Reprint Edition] Release: May 14 Nicknamed “God Boy” by his peers, Justin Lee knew that he was called to a life in the evangelical Christian ministry, but Lee harbored a secret - he also knew that he was gay. More than just a memoir, Torn provides insightful, practical guidance for Christians who wonder how to relate to gay friends and family members or who struggle with their own sexuality.

American Savage: Insights, Slights, and Fights on Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics

Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls

by Dan Savage [Dutton Adult] Release: May 28 Dan Savage is the author of the syndicated sex advice column Savage Love and creator of the globally successful It Gets Better Project. Now, in American Savage, he writes on topics ranging across marriage, parenting and the gay agenda. Always opinionated and often controversial, Savage’s perspectives will give you something to talk about.

by David Sedaris [Little, Brown and Company] Release: April 23 David Sedaris delivers a new book of essays, taking his readers on a unique world tour. From the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra to the oddities of a North Carolina Costco, we learn through the absurdity of a curious traveler’s experiences. Sedaris takes us on chuckle-worthy adventures that are sure to be remembered.

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LGBTV: WHAT’S HOT THIS SUMMER You don’t have to wait until this fall for something new on TV. This summer, tune in for a truly modern family, a few sultry divas and the return of a comedy favorite. Set your DVRs to record and enjoy these bold “family” friendly programs.

The Fosters

Mistresses

The Plot: The Fosters, ABC Family’s latest LGBT-inclusive series, features lesbian moms raising a diverse family of biological and adopted kids. The show debuts with Lena (Sherri Saum, Rescue Me), a school principal with a big heart, deciding to take in a troubled teen without telling her wife Stef (Teri Polo, Meet the Parents), a tough but kind police officer. Why You Should Watch: The Fosters is a modern family drama with an LGBT twist. The show about two moms is already earning a lot of attention, especially from the organization One Million Moms, who has gone on a tirade against this family drama. This series stands to bring LGBT programming into the world of family dramas, showcasing that our families are no laughing matter. The Fosters adds something new to ABC Family’s already LGBT-friendly programming. The Fosters, premiering June 3rd on ABC Family, was co-created by Peter Paige (Queer as Folk) and is executive produced by Jennifer Lopez.

The Plot: This drama centers around the lives of a scandalous group of four girlfriends: Savi (Alyssa Milano, Charmed), a successful career woman; carefree sister, Josslyn (Jes Macallan, Justified); friends April (Rochelle Aytes, Work It), a recently widowed mother, and Karen (Yunjin Kim, Lost), a therapist. These friends support each other as they deal with secrecy and betrayal. Why You Should Watch: Based on U.K. drama of the same name, the series has been compared to Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives. Mistresses delivers drama-ridden divas for audiences to adore and plenty of eye candy in the form of the ladies and their love interests. If that wasn’t enough of a reason to watch, the U.K. version featured a sultry lesbian storyline. Mistresses makes its debut on June 3rd on ABC.

Arrested Development The Plot: Six years after the series was canceled by Fox, Arrested Development returns to Netflix. Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman, Horrible Bosses), a widower with an awkward teenage son (Michael Cera, This is the End), is forced to keep his dysfunctional family together after the family’s assets are frozen due to his father’s (Jeffrey Tambor, The Hangover III) arrest for shady business practices within the familyowned conglomerate. Michael’s manipulative lush mother (Jessica Walter, Archer) finds herself alone in her extravagant home without the funds to maintain it, while Michael’s two brothers (Will Arnett, 30 Rock, and Tony Hale, Veep) and his sister (Portia de Rossi, Better Off Ted) with her delusional husband (David Cross, Modern Family) and daughter (Alia Shawkat, The Runaways) also find themselves coming to terms with their new financial realities. Why You Should Watch: If you’re already a fan, you won’t need convincing. Those of you who have not seen the first three seasons, now is the time to catch up. Netflix offers this comedy through its instant view option, where the new season will be released in May. Though there is nothing specifically gay about the series (other than Portia de Rossi, who married comedian Ellen Degeneres in 2008), LGBT audiences will love the drunken, bitchy antics of the matriarch, Lucille Bluth, and the laugh out loud hijinks of the rest of the characters. After watching Arrested Development, you will feel much better about your own family. All 15 new episodes of Arrested Development will debut on Netflix. N YC PR I DE GU I DE

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FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN June is the perfect time for young people to explore all that NYC has to offer. Here are a few ideas for you and your family.

The Sony Wonder Technology Lab is a four-story, interactive, technology and entertainment experience for all ages where visitors can experience the latest technologies in a hands-on setting, including Sci-Tech workshops. The Lab also offers free movie screenings. Admission is FREE. sonywondertechlab.com | 550 Madison Ave. at 56th St.

The Youth Enrichment Services at NYC LGBT Center provides LGBTQ young people, aged 13 to 21, with community support to foster healthy development in a safe, affirming, sex-positive, alcohol- and drug-free environment. The program also serves as a resource for parents or family members of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning young person, as well as teachers and service providers. The YES program is a co-sponsor of the Youth Pride Chorus. gaycenter.org/youth | 208 W. 13th St. At the Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA), kids work with teaching artists to create art, including drawings, sculpture, sound art, textiles and stop-motion animation. CMA also has programs for children with learning disabilities, children in foster care, and children in homeless families. The Museum maintains a collection of over 2,000 pieces of international children’s art dating back to the 1930s from over 50 different countries. cmany.org | 103 Charlton St., btwn. Hudson and Greenwich streets

The Staten Island Children’s Museum brings out the explorer and scientist in every child. This beautiful museum is designed for children of all ages—from toddlers to tweens. Home to a variety of exhibits, kids can spend the day testing their imagination and learning about the world around them. The museum features an insect exhibit with a human-size anthill, a theatre complete with costumes and props, and the perennial favorite: the daily feeding of the museum’s animal residents. Part of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, which features gardens and historic buildings, the grounds are perfect for exploring and picnics. statenislandkids.org | 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island

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R Family Celebrates 10 Years of Adventure For Lgbt Families “R Family Vacations was founded so that kids with LGBT parents could travel together and meet other families just like theirs,” shares co-founder Gregg Kaminsky. “We want to bring the gay and lesbian communities together. We socialize together and we should be traveling together.” Having started with only cruises, R Family has recently expanded into summer camps and has added an adult-only brand. Highlights for 2013 include Family Summer Camp at Club Getaway in Kent, CT (90 minutes from NYC) in late June and at Valley Ranch Resort in Sanger, CA in August. In 2014, R Family will travel on Allure of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship! rfamilyvacations.com

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CURTAIN CALL From classics to camp, with a few takes on strong women, summer theatre offers some of the best performances around. This June, check out a few of the hits (with LGBT ties) that are sure to entertain. It’s no wonder Kinky Boots received 13 Tony nominations, considering its pedigree. Written by four-time Tony Awardwinner Harvey Fierstein and Grammy Award-winning rock legend (and LGBT ally) Cyndi Lauper, the show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. It stars Billy Preston as Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, who helps save a shoe factory on the verge of bankruptcy. kinkybootsthemusical.com

Annie may be stealing hearts on Broadway, but we are sure it is the show’s new Miss Hannigan, Glee’s Jane Lynch, that will be stealing laughs. Set to begin performances in mid-May as the mean-spirited matron of an orphanage, Lynch is no stranger to scaring children or finding the funny in somewhat off-putting characters. We look forward to seeing her in her Broadway debut and having her back in NYC. anniethemusical.com

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Off Broadway has its share of hits as well. After a successful run downtown, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater’s Buyer & Cellar will be moving uptown in June (location TBA). Ugly Betty’s Michael Urie portrays a struggling actor who takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. (Let’s just say she’s been a funny girl!) (buyerandcellar.com) And in Sontag: Reborn, adapted from Susan Sontag’s early journals, her private life, from the age of 14 to her emergence as a world-renowned author and activist, is revealed. nytw.org

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WHISTLE WHILE YOU WERK Our friends at Crunch Gym have offered a few exercises to help strengthen and tone some key areas that will help you feel and look your best in and out of your swimsuit this summer. Mike and Xio, two of Crunchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top trainers, demonstrated the routines and both offer plenty of motivation and inspiration to get and stay in shape. Spiderman Burpie

This highly cardiovascular move will tone the abs, chest, shoulders and legs. Start standing and place hands on floor. Kick the feet back into pushup position. Complete one push-up while simultaneously bringing your right knee to your right elbow, then another push-up with the left side [1a]. Once both sides have been completed, jump up as high as you can [1b]. Repeat, repeat, repeat!

Goblet Squat

Blast that ass and get below parallel. Grasp the kettlebell or dumbbell on both sides, squeezing it like a chest fly (great chest activation). Assume a slightly wider than shoulder-width stance, toes slightly out. Squat down [2], with your chest up and shoulders back, until your butt drops below your knees.

Kettlebell Renegade Row

Develop functional core strength while making your abs pop. Assume a push-up position on top of two kettlebells. Execute one push up and return to the top. At the top, row one kettlebell then the other [3]. Repeat 10-15 times.

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GIVING GOOD FACE Nothing wrong with giving your natural beauty a helping hand. These products, recommended by the experts at Avon, The Art of Shaving, and L’Occitane, will give you the edge in putting your best face forward.

Avon’s Mega Effects Mascara:

Avon’s new Mega Effects Mascara transforms lashes corner to corner for panoramic volume with their first-ever WonderBrush. The WonderBrush bristles bend to the angle that works best for you, comb through lashes easily for phenomenal clump-free volume, and deliver forty percent more mascara to each lash for bold volume. Eyes look bigger and lashes look darker, denser and more dramatic. Clump-proof, sweat-proof, non-flaking and non-smudging.

The Art of Shaving’s Ocean Kelp Collection:

The Art of Shaving Ocean Kelp collection is formulated with a unique blend of essential oils and marine extracts. Products with this refreshing aroma include: The Art of Shaving’s Pre-Shave Gel which hydrates and softens the beard to allow for a comfortable shave without leaving an oily residue, Shaving Cream formulated with glycerin to help protect the skin from irritation, and After-Shave Lotion to refresh the skin and leave it looking smooth.

L’Occitane Divine Cream:

Providing the ultimate in anti-aging day cream, L’Occitane’s Divine Cream delivers nourishment and comfort, while enhancing skin radiance and tone. Your face will appear lifted and redefined, with wrinkles appearing smoother. For beautiful skin that looks visibly brighter, L’Occitane’s Divine Cream lives up to it’s name.

Presidential Preening Kiehl’s Since 1851 is not only at the forefront of skin, hair and body care, but is one of the leaders in philanthropy focusing their support on HIV/AIDS, the environment and children’s charities. Kiehl’s President Chris Salgardo offers a few of his personal grooming tips to help keep you looking your best this summer. Exfoliate the skin. This will remove all the dead skin cells off the face allowing your products to perform even better. Invest in a cleanser. Soap can dry out the skin, and in the summer heat, you want to avoid your skin looking chalky. Pick a moisturizer with a good sunscreen. This will not only help keep your skin looking hydrated by removing the signs of fine lines, you’ll be protecting your face from the hot summer sun. Eye cream. If you don’t like the look of lines around the eyes, moisturize with an eye cream. A lot of them work on puffiness and dark circles as well! Take care of your feet. If they are making a debut with sandals, a pedicure will make sure the nails are groomed and the dead skin on your heels is removed. Bonus: it feels great!

Waxing or hair removal. Judge what makes you feel comfortable, but a little “manscaping” is never a bad idea, especially if you like tanks in summer. Your fragrance should not enter the room before you do, men! The saying “less is more” should be applied here. Whether you keep your hair short or long, be careful on how much hair product you use. Pomades can be versatile, providing hold when using about the size of a silver dollar amount in your hand, or half that for medium hold. Polished, but never clumpy or sticky, is always a great summer look. If you’re sporting facial hair, condition it with Kiehl’s formula 133. Small amount and massage it into your beard. This will keep it looking healthy and clean. Facials are always a good idea for keeping your skin looking its absolute best. My suggestion: once every 6 weeks. N YC PR I DE GU I DE

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APPLAUSE FOR PAWS We can’t imagine we’re alone when it comes to a love of furry creatures, and we’re not talking about bears or otters. World-renowned canine expert and TV personality, Cesar Milan, gives us some deep insight into the therapy and health benefits that our four-legged friends provide.

If You Want a Better Life, Better Get a Dog By Cesar Milan I’ve spent all my life around animals, particularly dogs, and I cannot imagine not having them around. Companion animals add so much to life. They keep us in touch with nature and teach us the meaning of unconditional love. Your dog doesn’t care if you’re a millionaire or a starving student, and they don’t see race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other categories. They only see you and sense your energy, and follow you if you’re a good Pack Leader no matter who you are. Dogs also reflect our own energy back at us. If you are having a problem with your dog, look at your own energy first. You’ll probably find the solution to both issues at the same time, making dogs excellent therapists. The benefit of dogs, though, goes way beyond companion animals in the home. Just having dogs or other animals around is good for people in general. Well, some other animals. A lion would probably be a bad choice for “Bring Your Pet to Work Day” — unless you really don’t like your co-workers. Studies have demonstrated that companion animals are good for peoples’ health, both mental and physical. At the Mayo Clinic, they’ve been using therapy animals for over a decade, particularly dogs, and have found that, “Animal-assisted therapy can significantly reduce pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue in people with a range of health problems.” Petting a dog has even been shown to boost immunity. Dogs may also be ideal for lowering blood pressure, as a study at the University of Buffalo showed. Their experimental patients were Wall Street stock brokers, so you know they were dealing with some serious blood pressure issues. When combined with treatment, those subjects who had pets showed much more stable cardiovascular signs under stress than their pet-free counterparts. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they discovered that children who grow up in homes with pets are actually far less likely to develop allergies, and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine determined that Alzheimer patients with cats or dogs suffered far less anxiety. Dogs are also great for single people who don’t want to remain that way. A psychiatrist at Emory University in Atlanta found that dogs were great conversation starters, helping shy people avoid social isolation by giving a natural excuse to talk to others. This can also be indirectly good for your hearing, since dog parks are a lot quieter than clubs — and have much better lighting. The list of ways that dogs can help us goes on and on, and it gets longer every day. In addition to everything above, dogs can also help people with PTSD or autism, they can help children learn to read by being patient listeners, and they have been working as assistance or guide dogs for the differently-abled and blind for decades. I know people can have a lot of reasons for not having a dog, but unless it’s because you absolutely cannot have any pets where you live, you might be surprised to find out how much the benefits outweigh the possible drawbacks you can make up in your head. Yes, dogs do take time, energy, money, and commitment — but what relationship with another living thing doesn’t? In return, you can be happier and healthier and, if you rescue the right dog for you from a shelter to give it a forever home, you can also be satisfied to know that you’ve saved a life and have made a friend who will repay you for that favor every single day, in more ways than you would have imagined.

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Cesar’s 5 Tips for Training and Dog Care Stay in Control

Remember, you are the Pack Leader, not your dog. But you don’t just need to stay in control of your dog. You also need to stay in control of yourself, and remain calm and assertive. I’ve seen many dog lovers become frustrated when their dogs don’t learn right away. Unfortunately, this frustration will make it impossible to control your dog. Your dog doesn’t understand if you get upset because she doesn’t sit the first time you tell her. All she understands, if you let frustration get in the way, is that you’re in an excited, unbalanced state of mind. Dogs will not follow unbalanced energy. We’ve all seen this: someone with an over-excited dog on the walk who responds by yelling at the dog — “Sit! Stop it! Don’t do that!” The dog doesn’t hear the words. It just hears the yelling and feels the excited energy. Finally, the best way to stay in control is to not humanize your dogs. They are not your little furry babies or your four-legged children. They are dogs, and you need to let them be dogs. Your job, as Pack Leader, is to provide protection and direction — there’s plenty of time for affection after you’ve fulfilled their needs for exercise and discipline.

Reward when Appropriate

I do believe in positive reinforcement training, when it’s right for what you’re trying to accomplish. You probably won’t rehabilitate an especially aggressive or abused dog (at first) with treats and praise, but if your dog responds to it and you get the results you want, then this is the way to go. However, where people get this wrong is in inadvertently rewarding undesired behavior. You cannot calm an anxious or fearful dog by giving them a reward or attention. In fact, this achieves exactly the opposite. The way a dog’s mind works is this: they associate a reward with whatever state of mind they were in when they received it. This is called a conditioned response, and if you’re not careful, you can quickly and unintentionally teach your dog that it is supposed to be anxious, or fearful, or aggressive. Have you ever seen someone pick up a barking dog and sooth it like a baby, saying, “It’s okay, it’s okay?” Then you’ve seen someone teaching a dog that it should go right on barking at everything. It may be hard at first, but the best thing you can do when your dog exhibits anxious or fearful behavior is to ignore it. That’s when you

need to be calm and present, teaching by example. The most desired behaviors your dog can give you are calm submission or focused attention (on you). These are the things to reward when you see them, whether it’s with a treat, a pet on the head, or a scratch on the chest.

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

If you know anything about my teachings, then you’ve probably heard me say, “Exercise, Discipline, and then Affection — in that order.” This is my fulfillment formula, and it’s where dog training and dog care crossover. In the wild, dogs work for everything. They have to travel with the pack to the next source of food or water, they have to hunt and kill before they can eat, and they have to be mindful of their position and status relative to other dogs to avoid conflict. In the modern world, we could give dogs everything without requiring them to do anything. In fact, especially in America, people do that all the time. If they didn’t, you never would have heard of me in the first place, because there would have been no dogs to rehabilitate! Dogs need jobs, and they need rules, boundaries and limitations. They need that walk in order to “earn” their food and then they must wait until you give them permission to eat in order to be disciplined. This is the “direction” part of “protection and direction.” Left on their own, dogs would do whatever they have to in order to get what they want. Once they learn that they need to follow your direction before they get what they want, they will go out of their way to obey your rules and respect your boundaries. But they aren’t likely to do this if they’re distracted by excess, pent-up energy. Exercising your dog first drains that energy and helps to put her in a calm, submissive state of mind.

Spay or Neuter

I cannot emphasize this point enough. There are six hundred million unwanted, abandoned dogs in the world, and more born every day. One unfixed female and her offspring can lead to 67,000 dogs in just six years. Spaying or neutering your pets now will eliminate unwanted litters and has positive effects on their health and behavior. There are many spay and neuter myths, but they are just that. Myths. Male dogs will not become fat and lazy, but will be less likely to be aggressive or mark indoors. It also eliminates the possibility for testicular and ovarian cancer and reduces the likelihood for female dogs to have uterine or breast cancer. A lot of people avoid having their dogs sterilized because they don’t want the dog to feel like it’s “missed out” on

something, but that’s just humanizing the dog and doesn’t do them any favors. Dogs reproduce solely to ensure the survival of their species. Female dogs nurse their puppies for a few weeks, then send them off to join the pack. Male dogs are not “fathers” in the human sense of the word; they do not even recognize puppies as their own.

Get to Know Your Vet — and Your Dog We all know that regular check-ups are important for children and adults, and they’re just as important for dogs, especially as they get older. This is why, if you haven’t already, you should find a veterinarian that you like and that both you and your dog trust — and then become a regular customer. At the very minimum, your dog should be getting its check-up once a year (more frequently after about the age of seven). You should be up to date on all the standard vaccinations, like rabies and DHPP, as well as any special vaccines for common conditions in your area, like Lyme disease. Your vet can also help you prevent heartworm, or diagnose and treat it, and provide flea and tick control. Notice I said to get to know your vet and your dog. This is very important because sudden changes in behavior by a dog can indicate an underlying medical condition, but these changes can be subtle. For example, maybe your dog suddenly starts eating only half of her food in the morning or isn’t quite as enthusiastic before going on a walk. Dogs will try to hide medical problems from you because they don’t understand that you will help them get better. In the wild pack, a sick or crippled dog is often killed or abandoned, so covering up problems is instinctual. This is why you have to pay extra attention to little changes in behavior. This includes paying attention to what comes out of your dog as well. Sudden changes in consistency or color of stool, or frequency or volume of urine, can indicate something going on inside. It may be transient, but if things like diarrhea or excessive urination continue for more than a day or two, it’s time to stop by the vet. Remember: Your vet only sees your dog for a few minutes every few months, but you’re with your dog all the time. By paying attention to everything she’s telling you by her actions, not only will you be able to keep your vet well-advised and better able to diagnose problems, but you will also gain a much deeper understanding of how your dog communicates and become a better and more intuitive Pack Leader in the long run.

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FOOD FACTS They say you are what you eat, so what better way to build up your body than with foods that pack a punch in both the nutrition and flavor departments. Here are four healthy foods (and a sweet bonus) that are a great addition to any diet. Kale (Brassica oleracea) This lady leaves other veggies green with envy. Her leaves are jam packed with beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C and calcium. Here, you’re getting the best of two worlds: the versatility of a leafy green (for things like salads and smoothies) and the dense nutrient deposits common among other brassicas like broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts.

Did you know? Like most members of this species, kale contains sulforaphane, a chemical with potent anti-cancer properties.

Quinoa

Blueberries

Almonds

(Chenopodium quinoa) We all need saving sometimes. Who knew heroes could be edible? Considered a superfood, quinoa is high in protein and is a great source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. It’s also high in calcium and is glutenfree, making it a staple of more restrictive diets. Soaking raw quinoa in water for 2 to 4 hours activates natural enzymes, multiplying its vitamin content. This process also softens the seeds for use in cold dishes like salads.

(V. corymbosum, V. angustifolium) Cheer up! These little babies will make you anything but blue. They’re easy to find and come in a range of foods, including purées, juices, jellies, jams, pies, muffins and cereals. They’re great sources of a host of micronutrients like manganese, vitamins C and K, and dietary fiber. Research indicates that they’re polyphenols and anthocyanins may aid in reducing brain damage from strokes, help control blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and even curb depression.

(Prunus amygdalus) It’s not too hard to crack the secrets of this nut’s success. Revered in many parts of the world and even mentioned in the Bible numerous times, the almond is of foundational importance to a number of cultures. Nutritionally, they’re a rich source of vitamin E, high quality protein, essential amino acids, dietary fiber, B vitamins and monounsaturated fat. Preliminary studies suggest almonds may be helpful in lowering the risk of heart disease.

Did you know? It often gets confused for a cereal or grain, but as a chenopod, quinoa’s actually most closely related to species like beets, spinach and tumbleweeds.

Did you know? Blueberries are the largest fruit crop produced in Canada, occupying more than half of all Canadian fruit acreage.

Did you know? The almond is actually a seed, not a nut. Almond trees bear fruit called drupes, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed (almond) inside.

Bonus Round: Chocolate (Theobroma cacao tree) Diet-breaking temptations are plentiful, but few are as rewarding or as guiltless as enjoying a nice piece of chocolate. The fruit seeds of the cacao tree are collected, fermented (to help dispel the bitter flavor) and dried. The dried beans are then processed to remove shells and extract the all important nib. Nibs are ground and liquefied to produce pure chocolate liquor, which can then be further separated into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. Cocoa solids contain alkaloids such as theobromine, phenethylamine and caffeine, which are linked to the body’s serotonin levels. Research indicates that these compounds, and others found in cocoa and cocoa butter, may help lower the risk of some cardiovascular problems, reduce blood pressure, and even lower cholesterol. Did you know? White chocolate is not, in fact, chocolate. Made of a mixture of cocoa butter, sugar and milk solids, it contains no cocoa solids, thus, none of those powerful alkaloids.

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NYC PRIDE EVENTS

2013 PRIDE PARTNERS Our ever successful Pride Partners program is now in its third year! Help us celebrate another exciting Pride season by checking out these other amazing LGBT community events.

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Walk on the Wild Side 2013

June 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Park Zoo

Walk on the Wild Side, a benefit for Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, is a fabulous feast with tons of fun for the whole family! Join us at this annual celebration of NYC Pride for a summer evening of friends, family, food, fun and entertainment for all. Visit us online to purchase tickets and learn more about this special event. callen-lorde.org

The Secret Disco Revolution

Available On Demand May 28 In theaters June 28

The Secret Disco Revolution - the period of dancing, sex, drugs, white polyester, platform shoes and disco balls. This era was nothing short of a revolution, liberating homosexuals, AfricanAmericans and female sexuality. The Secret Disco Revolution features revealing new interviews with the era’s biggest stars, including: The Village People, Gloria Gaynor, KC and the Sunshine Band, Kool and the Gang; a goldmine of rarely seen stock footage; and enough disco hits to shake your booty straight back to 1978! secretdiscorevolution.com facebook.com/TheSecretDiscoRevolution

Frontrunners Pride Run

June 29, 9 a.m. Central Park

Join Front Runners New York and 6,000 of our friends and allies in Central Park for the annual 5 Mile Lesbian and Gay Pride Run. The 31st running of the Pride Run this year will be the biggest and best ever with entertainment throughout the day, stiff competition for cash prizes and a banging after-party at Boxers NYC Sports Bar. For more details check out frny.org/pride-run.

Cruise with PRIDE

June 22, 8 p.m. Hornblower Cruises and Events 353 West St., Pier 40 at Houston St.

Cruise with Pride around Manhattan as we kick off New York Pride 2013 in style aboard the newest, sleekest, and sexiest yacht on the Hudson. Enjoy DJ entertainment, dancing, a cash bar, giveaways, and more! For tickets, visit goo.gl/pFQHU.

The Dalloway Pride Prom

June 27, 9 p.m. 525 Broome St. (btwn Thompson & 6th Ave.)

Prom Night Re-Lived or Lived for the First time, Balloon arches of Rainbows, photo booth, 2 floors of decorations, drink specials, no cover, all welcome, couples, stags, dress up or dress down! thedallowaynyc.com facebook.com/TheDallowaynyc @thedallowaynyc

DRAMA QUEEN by Wayne Hollowell

June 26-30, opens daily at 2 p.m. Michael Mut Gallery, 97 Avenue C Opening Reception: June 26, 7 p.m.

Michael Mut Gallery presents painter Wayne Hollowell’s visionary celebration of camp and pathos “Drama Queen.” Come celebrate gay pride with an artistic take on our favorite Hollywood icons! Come see Oprah’s VAJAAAYJAAAAY, Superstar Little Edie Beale and Mommie Dearest herself just “hanging” out! Baby Jane Hudson, Mahogany and Miss “Ain’t nobody got time for dat!” Sweet Brown are also immortalized on canvas and ready for their close-ups! For questions and additional information, contact us via email at info@waynehollowell.com or via phone at 323-434-1707. michaelmutgallery.com waynehollowell.com

Pre-Rapture Rainbow Brunch!

June 29, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Dalloway: 525 Broome St. (Btwn Thompson & 6th Ave.) The Dalloway’s Rainbow Brunch, Rainbow Waffles, Happy Hour All day! Not to be missed! thedallowaynyc.com facebook.com/TheDallowaynyc @thedallowaynyc

Out-Fit Challenge LGBT Mud Run

June 29, 9 a.m. 581 Route 17A West, Tuxedo Park, NY

Out-Fit Challenge is the first ever LGBT Mud Run! We’ve taken the mud run concept and put a twist on it. It’s a 5K course with 17 obstacles including the “Vagitarian” and “Is that Mud in Your Pants,” plus a post-party featuring hot Muddy Go-Go Boys and beats by a local DJ. Of course, what’s a party without cold beer, ice cream, gelato pops, burgers, and tacos? Here’s what your entry gets you: • Event tank top • Free beer at finish • Post-party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Best costume and best body contest Additionally, the company provides proceeds of every dollar earned to Family Equality Council, which connects, supports and represents LGBT families across the US and the Ali Forney Center, focused on protecting LGBT youth from the harms of homelessness. All are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun and challenge. out-fitchallenge.com

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SEEING THE LIGHT Looking to illuminate a dreary day? Many NYC museums are baring all this Pride season, showcasing a virtual rainbow of gay art and history. Must see exhibitions include a slice of 1950s gay life, punk-inspired couture and ultra-modern lightscaping that will brighten any day, rain or shine.

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The Leslie + Lohman Museum of Gay & Lesbian Art Paul Thek and His Circle in The 1950s April 12 - July 7 26 Wooster St. | leslielohman.org

For the first time, this exhibit examines gay American artist Paul Thek as a young man, placing him within a group of friends and lovers who provided an adoring audience and creative influence for his earliest works. The exhibition will include pieces by Thek and other members of his circle, many of whom would develop into familiar iconic artists as well. The work presented was created in the mid-1950s when the Lavender Scare was underway and homosexuality was publicly demonized. This group of openly gay artists connected their work and their sexuality despite the threat. At the time, none of these men ever made even the slightest attempt to obscure their homosexuality, with seemingly no concern about how blatantly gay work would be received or influence their professional reputations. Photo: Paul Thek, Nude Astride Zebra, c.1965. Vintage gelatin silver print 17 x 14 in. Copyright 1987 The Peter Hujar Archive, LLC; courtesy Pace/ MacGill Gallery, New York and Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art PUNK: Chaos to Couture May 9 - August 14 1000 Fifth Ave. | metmuseum.org

The Met’s Spring 2013 Costume Institute exhibition will examine punk music’s impact on high fashion from the movement’s birth in the early 1970s through its continuing influence today. Featuring approximately one hundred designs for men and women, the exhibition will include original punk garments and recent fashion to illustrate how haute couture and readyto-wear borrow punk’s visual symbols. Themes will include New York and London, which will tell punk’s origin story as a tale of two cities. Focusing on the relationship between the punk concept of “do-it-yourself” and the couture concept “made-to-measure,” the seven galleries will be organized around the materials and techniques associated with the anti-establishment style. Presented as an immersive multimedia, multisensory experience, the clothes will be animated with period music videos. Photo: Karl Lagerfeld (French, born Hamburg, 1938) for House of Chanel (French, founded 1913), 2011, Vogue, March 2011, Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph by David Sims.

ARTIFACTS

The New York Historical Society | Museum & Library AIDS in New York: The First Five Years June 07 - September 15 170 Central Park West | nyhistory.org

AIDS in New York: The First Five Years will explore the impact of the epidemic on personal lives, culture and politics in New York City and the nation. For those who lost friends and family to HIV/AIDS in the later years of the twentieth century, the memory of grief, fear and mystery, which pervaded New York at the beginning of the epidemic, remains vivid. For many New Yorkers and others today, this early period is virtually unknown; the activist movements that changed the nation’s approach to catastrophic disease have overshadowed the panic of this period. Drawing from the archives of the New York Public Library, New York University, and the National Archive of LGBT History, the show will use posters, photographs, and artifacts to tell the story of the early years of AIDS in New York. Photo: An AIDS Candlelight March, May 2, 1983, David Emfinger, New-York Historical Society.

The Museum of Modern Art Ellsworth Kelly: The Chatham Series May 25 – September 09 11 W. 53rd St. | moma.org

In celebration of gay artist Ellsworth Kelly’s 90th birthday in May 2013, The Museum of Modern Art presents an exhibition of the first series of paintings the artist made after leaving New York City for upstate New York in 1970. The 14 paintings in the Chatham series rely on a single formal concept while varying in color and proportion from one to the next. The series has not been exhibited in its entirety since it was presented at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, in 1972, just a year after the paintings were finished. Reuniting this critical series provides a welcome opportunity to investigate a key moment in Kelly’s artistic development. Photo: Ellsworth Kelly. Chatham VI: Red Blue, 1971. Oil on canvas, two joined panels, 114 1/2 x 102 1/4 inches (290.8 x 259.7 cm). The Museum of Modern Art. Gift of Douglas S. Cramer Foundation, 1998. © 2013 Ellsworth Kelly.

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James Turrell’s first exhibition in a New York museum since 1980 focuses on the artist’s groundbreaking explorations of perception, light, color and space, with a special focus on the role of site-specificity in his practice. This major new project recasts the Guggenheim rotunda as an enormous volume filled with shifting artificial and natural light. One of the most dramatic transformations of the museum ever conceived, the installation reimagines Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic architecture as one of Turrell’s Skyspaces. Reorienting visitors’ experiences of the rotunda from above to below, the exhibition gives form to the air and light occupying the museum’s central void, proposing an entirely new experience of the building. Other works from throughout the artist’s career will be displayed in the museum’s Annex Level galleries, offering a compliment and counterpoint to the new work in the rotunda. Photo: Rendering of installation for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 2012. Artificial and natural light. Rendering created by Andreas Tjeldflaat

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TORONTO A vibrant and thriving metropolis situated firmly on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a global city in every sense. The True North’s largest city is home to more than 2.6 million residents, the Toronto Stock Exchange, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere, and a goldmine of posh hotels, incredible restaurants, hip bars and snazzy boutiques. O Canada indeed!

Since re-opening its doors in 2004, The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. W., thedrakehotel.ca) has gone on to redefine the Toronto boutique hotel experience. Offering one of Canada’s most unique hotel and culinary experiences, Drake attracts both visitors and Torontonians alike. Locals know it as the place to grab a stellar brunch or world-class cocktail; visitors flock to the exquisitely appointed rooms and long list of amenities, including their Underground concert space and climatedefiant, year-round Sky Yard rooftop patio. Auberge du Pommier (4150 Yonge St., aubergedupommier. com), the original jewel in the Oliver & Bonacini crown, has been serving Toronto diners since 1987. Constructed around the rustic vestiges of two 1860s woodcutters’ cottages, this exquisite French restaurant offers modern French cuisine, inspired service and a 500 label wine selection. Enjoyment of seasonal menus are enhanced by cozy wood burning fireplaces in winter and lush, floral terraces in the summer.

Critically-acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, Canoe (66 Wellington St. W., 54th Fl., canoerestaurant.com) affords breathtaking views of the city from its unique location high atop the TD Bank Tower. The design is clean and simple, yet absolutely stylish - a brilliant reflection of this country’s rich, raw environment. That same brilliance is captured through the flavors and textures of Chef Anthony Walsh and Chef John Horne’s inspired regional Canadian cuisine.

Formerly an 1850s chocolate factory, much of the Queen Richmond Centre’s 19th century building heritage has been preserved within George (111C Queen St. E., georgeonqueen.com). The spacious dining room evokes a sense of casual luxury and informal chic with it’s combination of original brick and hardwoods, spectacular artwork, silver walls and crystal chandeliers. George’s Executive Chef, Lorenzo Loseto, is one of Canada’s premier Chefs having won many awards, both domestic and international. His modern approach to cooking, combined with his classic training, has allowed him to

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create a unique and entertaining food experience that he calls “Toronto Cuisine.”

A professional Canadian theatre company come local club magnet, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander St., buddiesinbadtimes.com) has made unparalleled contributions to the LGBTQ community in Canada. Now the largest facility-based queer theatre company in the world, Buddies is dedicated to the development and presentation of queer performance art. Beyond their devotion to a queerer center stage, the theatre plays host to a number of wildly popular parties and events, including a number specifically for Pride!

Looking to pick up some local threads during your expedition? Philip Sparks Tailored Goods, Inc. (162 Ossington Ave., philipsparks. com) slings quality, fit and functional clothing. The brand offers nostalgic feeling pieces, referencing vintage details and classic tailoring, all with a contemporary sensibility. Everything’s made proudly in Canada by specialized manufacturers, leather workers and knitters.

Church Street and West Queen West Village are just two of the many Toronto neighborhoods rallying to welcome the world in June 2014 for WorldPride. WorldPride (#WP14TO) is being touted as the biggest international LGBT event in history. The ten days of queer celebration will turn streets into parades, parks into parties, and strangers into friends. Come out and meet the 1.5 million people from around the world expected to gather downtown and in neighbourhoods all across the city.

WorldPride offers something for everyone. You will find thrilling opening and closing ceremonies, the prestigious WorldPride Gala and Awards, an international human rights conference, the vibrant and colourful Pride Parade, Trans March and Dyke March, bustling streetfairs, and an arts and culture festival that will have you wishing the ten days will never end. Outdoor stages, music for every taste, fun for the kids, and some of the world’s top thinkers gathered for an unprecedented ten days of programming. Toronto will be bursting with colors and voices. For more info check out: seetorontonow.com/worldpride

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CHICAGO “The Windy City” has plenty of pride to spare. From Boystown to Andersonville and everywhere in between, Chicago’s endless options for LGBT guests won’t disappoint. With so many gay-friendly options when it comes to hotels, restaurants and bars, you could stay in this city for weeks and still have more to do. We’re highlighting the best of the best places to stay, eat and shop when spending time in the “Second City.”

If you appreciate an eye for design and dig a high-tech vibe, the ACME Hotel (15 E. Ohio St., acmehotelcompany. com) is the place for you to crash after a windswept day in Chicago. This boutique hotel is artistically-styled, combining design and comfort with a modern and unique concept. The ACME Hotel, located in the middle of River North (home to hundreds of Chicago’s hippest eateries, night spots and attractions), is only a hop, skip and a jump to all the fun of Boystown.

With an innovative martini and cocktail list of more than 200 offerings, upscale contemporary cuisine, entertainment by the world famous Kit Kat Divas and sleek inspired decor, Kit Kat Lounge (3700 N. Halsted St., kitkatchicago.com) is truly a world-class entertainment hotspot. The varied offerings of this versatile lounge make it a great stop for late-night cocktails or a Divalicous Brunch on Sundays.

This rustic apartment-like space houses the latest in American and European men’s apparel. CRAM Fashion (3331 N. Broadway, cramchicago.com) offers clothing, accessories and underwear for the fashionsavvy shopper. With a great mix of brands, including Shades of Grey, Ben Sherman, Diesel and Andrew Christian, CRAM offers downtown fashion in the heart of Boystown.

Focusing on wines, craft beers and cocktails, Joie De Vine (1744 W. Balmoral Ave.) aims to please the ladies looking for ladies. The atmosphere is dark, intimate, and on the quiet side, adding to the out of the way feel of this hidden gem. Inside, what this bar lacks in size, it makes up for in design with sounds of jazz echoing from the hardwood floors; exposed brick and wood beam ceilings create a cozy lounge atmosphere. Wine connoisseurs or novices can sip from a variety of 30 different cuvées or enjoy a variety of cheeses.

Roscoe’s (3356 N. Halsted St., roscoes.com), one of Chicago’s most well known gay establishments, is a fun and entertaining venue for the most adventuresome bar-goer. Grab a drink or sandwich at their summertime sidewalk cafe. If Roscoe’s six bars and large dance floor are too packed, you can hang out by the fireplace or on the outdoor garden patio. Whether you come to drink, dance, shoot pool, or dine, there’s something for everyone.

D r a g queen burger chain Hamburger Mary’s (5400 N. Clark St., hamburgermarys.com) offers “family”-friendly fun that you probably won’t find at your local bar and grill, including Maryaoke, HamBingo and drag shows. Hamburger Mary’s offers a full lunch and dinner menu, including famous burgers, comforting desserts (featuring Mary Tyler S’Mores) and homemade brews. There’s even a kid’s menu!

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SAN FRANCISCO The city by the bay has always been the quieter, smaller sister to New York City, but that doesn’t mean it lacks in delish eateries and trendsetting style. As one of the epicenters of LGBT culture, San Francisco continues to reinvent itself as a must visit destination for the cultural enthusiast. We explore some hidden gems that you won’t want to miss on your next trip to this gay utopia.

Recently opened in June of last year, the confectionary hotspot Craftsman and Wolves (746 Valencia St., craftsman-wolves.com) is a contemporary patisserie in the vibrant Mission district. Chef/Owner William Werner, a James Beard “Outstanding Pastry Chef” award nominee, offers a menu of high-end pastries, cakes and more that satisfies any sweet tooth. While not Atkins approved, this is one culinary destination worthy of satisfying any carb cravings.

San Franciscans are serious about purchasing high-quality goods made locally while still seeking out classic wardrobe staples. Freemans Sporting Club (696 Valencia St., shop.freemanssportingclub.com) caters to that ethos with handmade functional men’s clothing made no further than ten miles from its store. Tailored sportswear, handcrafted accessories, or artisan suiting are just some of the offerings from this haven for the earth conscious fashionista.

For those looking for unique reimagined pieces to help remake any dowdy wardrobe, Seedstore (212 Clemont St., seedstoresf. com) provides menswear and womenswear in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Showcasing the latest in hardto-find fashion with brands such as Tellason, Boundrary and Penfield, this should be a necessary stop when trying to attain retail nirvana.

DIVA (440 Geary St., hoteldiva.com) is not only the female version of a hustler, it’s also the name of the boutique hotel that underwent $2 million dollars in renovations several years ago. This sleek and sexy property could serve as a home base for any jetsetter looking for a centrally located stay near performing art theatres or the famed Union Square. However, with its luxurious accommodations and modern in-room amenities, one might find it challenging to ever leave the comforts of their own room.

Nestled within San Francisco’s beautiful Presidio National Park, the Presidio Social Club (563 Ruger St., presidiosocialclub.

As busy New Yorkers, we have a certain affinity for locating quality coffee shops that cater to carrying the finest organic beans along with the freshest blends that keep us moving throughout the day. That’s why it should come as no surprise that we are fond of Blue Bottle Coffee Co. (Multiple Locations, bluebottlecoffee.com). This Oakland-based coffee emporium even has locations in New York for those that need to keep their orders consistent when bicoastal.

com) is at once an inviting urban oasis and a lively destination fit for an intimate dinner. Erected in 1903 as a military barracks, the historical building has been converted into a modern eatery, sure to put anyone “at-ease” with its contemporary twists on local staples and artfully crafted cocktails. Between the Tomales Bay Mussels with housemade chorizo or the Pork Porterhouse with cider bourbon jus, we can guarantee one won’t leave hungry after eating at this hometown favorite.

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COPENHAGEN Denmark is more than the “Happiest country in the World” (UN World Happiness Report, 2012), it is one of the most LGBT-friendly. In 1948, the Danish National Association for Gays and Lesbians was founded. In 1989, Denmark became the first country in the world to legally recognize registered partnerships for same-sex couples. Registered gay couples have been allowed to adopt since 2009 and as of 2012, gay people are legally allowed to get married in church. Locals and tourists celebrate Copenhagen’s Gay Pride Festival in early to mid-August every year. Here are a few of our top finds to make your Danish adventure fantastic.

The 4-star Copenhagen Admiral Hotel (admiral-hotel-copenhagen.com) is a classic, timeless choice of accommodations. The Admiral overlooks Copenhagen’s harbor front and is housed in a converted 18th century warehouse close to the city center. The boutique hotel Nimb (nimb.dk) was originally built in 1909 as an Arab fantasy castle. Rooms and balconies overlook the famed Tivoli Gardens. Nimb Bar was awarded third best bar in the world by World’s Best Bars, reviewers of thousands of bars around the globe. The award was based on its unique atmosphere as well as the signature drink: The Sloe Gin Fizz.

Denmark is Scandinavia’s gourmet capital, with 13 Michelin-starred restaurants. The gourmet restaurant noma [2] (noma.dk) has been ranked the Best Restaurant in the World in 2010, 2011 and again in 2012 by Fine Dining Lovers and has also been awarded 2 stars in the 2013 Michelin Guide. Christianshavn Ferry Café Strand (faergecafeen. dk) offers delicious meals and signature homemade schnapps with a view of Christianhavn’s canals.

One of the hottest design nations on the planet, Denmark has a rich design history, led by legends such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner. From housewares to fashion, Denmark is an incredible place to pick up unique, cutting-edge products or to find that perfect Scandinavian gift. Strøget is one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some

of the world’s most expensive brands. The stretch is 1.1 kilometers long and runs from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) to Kongens Nytorv. Strøget is also a popular hangout for the city’s buskers and street performers. Centralhjørnet [4] (centralhjornet.dk) is the oldest LGBT bar in Denmark. Here you can enjoy cheap beers and a cozy bar atmosphere every day of the week, plus an occasional show or live music. Named after New York’s Christopher Street, the pretty Club Christopher [5] (clubchristopher.dk) considers itself more gay-friendly than exclusive. Come to dance, party and have a good time, gay or straight. With a number of floors and bars, this is an open, large and well-established club. Prison-themed bar Jailhouse (jailhousecph.dk), with barred windows and small cells where you can sit and enjoy a drink with your friends and meet some of the other inmates. Features uniformed bartenders and happy hour every afternoon. The recently opened Blue Planet (denblaaplanet.dk) is Northern Europe’s largest and most modern aquarium. Opened in March 2013, it is beautifully situated on the shores of the Øresund sound, a short metro ride from the city center of Copenhagen. The Artic Ring (denarktiskering.dk) is Copenhagen zoo’s new and unique facilities for polar bears, North Atlantic birds and seals. Visitors can get up-close-and-personal to view fascinating animals both above and below the water surface.

Tivoli Gardens (tivoli. dk/en), located next to the Town Hall Square, is one of the world’s oldest theme parks, complete with beautiful gardens, fun roller coasters, wild rides, great restaurants, fireworks every Saturday, and international artists like Sting and Suede performing live on the open-air stage. The wildest new ride, Aquila (meaning Eagle), lets you climb on board on the giant eagles and experience Copenhagen upside down at breakneck speed.

Copenhagen Pride culminates with a parade through the city followed by a free, open-air concert at The City Hall Square on Saturday, August 18. With the rallying cry “Celebrating the Right to Love,” the multi-faceted Danish LGBT community takes to the streets of Copenhagen to show their love, meet new and old friends and party.

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You Are Here* New York is a beast of a city. There’s no shortage of shops/bars/restaurants and everybody has their favorites. We help you tackle the town one neighborhood at a time. And don’t worry if you get lost. Being lost in New York City is better than knowing exactly where you are anywhere else.

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Chelsea Once the go-to gritty gay hangout, this neighborhood has transformed itself into a hub for tech companies and trendy eateries. With the gradual completion of the popular HighLine over the last five years there has been a proliferation of hip boutique hotels throughout the area. Hotel Americano [1] (518 W. 27th St., hotel-americano.com), named one of Travel & Leisure’s “Best New Hotels of 2012,”and Vikram Chatwal’s awardwinning Dream Downtown [2] (355 W. 16th St., dreamhotels.com) have further solidified the area as a design maven’s destination.

Chelsea is still home to some of the most popular gay watering holes in Manhattan, drawing eclectic crowds ranging from stylish professionals to all-american midwestern imports. Baracuda [3] (275 W. 22nd St., barracudanyc.com) pulls a no-frills clientele that lacks in the attitude department. Looking to find a place to take in the NBA Finals or Wimbledon? Gym Sportsbar [4] (167 8th Ave., gymsportsbar.com) is where you might find the guys focused more on the game than the next potential suitor, or maybe not.

While we all try to stick to our Pride diet plan, Chelsea makes it challenging with the expansive list of mustvisit gourmet hot spots. Red Cat [5] (227 10th Ave., theredcat.com) provides American fare with some bone-sticking dishes that will tempt anyone to indulge. If fancy libations in an eclectic, down-south setting is more to your liking, you might want to check out Tipsy Parson [6] (156 Ninth Ave., tipsyparson.com).

The fashion elite have always been drawn to the area, largely due to some of the most cutting-edge boutiques in the city. The newest outpost for Steven Alan [7] (140 10th Ave., stevenalan.com) showcases the latest trends for both genders with a mix of apparel from the brand as well as other hip vendors. Strut over to Behavior [8] (231 W. 19th St., behaviornewyork.com) if you’re looking for the finest looks straight from underground European fashion houses. This is one place where you’ll find that piece that won’t be found on anyone else at your next Pride party.

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Hell’s Kitchen Touted as the new Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen has quickly become one of New York City’s major gay meccas, housing the trendiest gay bars in town. You can dance, flirt or drink at Industry Bar [1] (355 W. 52nd St., industry-bar.com), serving strong drinks, drag divas and upbeat DJs all night long. If modernized versions of traditional cocktails are more your cup of tea vodka, happy hour at Bar-tini Ultra Lounge [2] (642 10th Ave.) offers the best in mixology. Looking for an urban cowboy to call your own? Flaming Saddles Saloon [3] (793 9th Ave., flamingsaddles.com) is where NYC’s broncos go to buck - offering daily drink specials and country classics on the jukebox.

The diversity in Hell’s Kitchen doesn’t end with nightlife; this neighborhood can please even the pickiest of palates with grubberies galore. Vynl [4] (754 9th Ave., vynl-nyc.com) is known for putting its own music-themed spin on classic diner options - try the Sir Elton John cocktail with the Chelsea Boy Special, part of their “Breakfast All Day Menu.” At Ktchn [5] (508 W. 42nd St., ktchnnyc. com) you can get social at their large communal table or comfortable in one of their spacious banquettes all while enjoying modern American cuisine. During lunch, dinner or brunch, 44 & X Hell’s Kitchen [6] (622 10th Ave., 44andx. com) is a great place to enjoy a break from a stressful New York day while indulging in a Tony Award-themed beverage.

New York City may be the city that never sleeps, but when you do, The OUT NYC [7] (510 W. 42nd St., theoutnyc.com) is the place to lay your head. Steps from Times Square, this trendy hotel offers much more than a restful night’s sleep, combining the best of art, nightlife, dining and lodging in one location. Of course, you’ll need something to hang in the closet, so swing by TAGG [8] (720 9th Ave., taggnyc.com) to find something to wear out to play, to a weekend brunch or to work. This men’s boutique features fashion’s most recognized brands and the latest up-and-coming designers.

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East Village Famous for punk-rock and its immigrant history, NYC’s East Village is still the hip place to see and be seen. Travelers can camp out at the The Bowery Hotel [1] (335 Bowery, theboweryhotel.com), with rooms featuring floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, and luxury amenities such as bicycles and a DVD film library. Or check in to the The Standard [2] (25 Cooper Square, standardhotels.com/eastvillage) which offers complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a stunning views of both the Brooklyn Bridge and the new Freedom Tower. Food and drink abound on every block. A valentine to vegetarians, Dirt Candy [3] (430 East 9th Street, dirtcandynyc. com) is an upscale, yet unpretentious meat-free spot that offers creative, unique, and beautifully presented fare that even carnivores will adore. And foodies flock to Prune [4] (54 East 1st St., prunerestaurant.com) where

start chef Gabrielle Hamilton menu features unpretentious home cooking mixed with a grab bag of eccentric, multicultural influences. Look for the lines out the door. Nightlife is what put the East Village on the map. At Death & Company [5] (433 E 6th St., deathandcompany. com), mixologists are deadly serious about drinks at this pseudospeakeasy with Gothic flair. Black walls and cushy booths combine with chandeliers to set the luxuriously somber mood. With a 19th-century-inspired design (all dark wood, brick and lived-in looking), pool table, and jukebox combine to create an enticing atmosphere. Low key Nowhere Bar [6] (322 E 14th St., nowherebarnyc.com) is a great place to have a few drinks with its laid back patrons and friendly staff. And the nightly specials after 10pm are a true bargain. Webster Hall [7] (125 E 11th St, websterhall.com.) first opened its doors in 1886 and has

been a gathering place for the people of New York City for over 125 years. It’s one of the best venues to catch up-an-coming, obscure, and even what-ever-happened-to-them bands and on Saturday nights, Webster Hall transforms into the World-famous CIRCUS party, with stilt-walkers, trapeze artists, tarot readers, fire breathers, snake ladies, and go-go dancers. For something totally different, visit The Ukrainian Museum [8] (222 East 6th ukrainianmuseum.org). Showcasing both fine and folk art, the museum has one of the largest holdings of Ukrainian folk outside of Ukraine as well as an archives boasting more than 30,000 items – photographs, documents, and personal correspondence of noted individuals, all documenting the life, history, and cultural legacy of the Ukrainian people.

And you can’t leave the village without picking up a few treasures. If you’re a pinup rockabilly girl, guy or modern wanna-be—or just happen to have a sudden desire to outfit yourself in zombie-killer T-shirts—you’ll find a home away from home at Enz’s [9] (125 Second Ave., enzsnyc.com). Artists like Macy Gray and Nora Jones have popped in for burlesque-inspired duds. Other popular finds are ‘50s-style cardigans, hair fascinators, and vintage-inspired bags and jewelry. And with a stop at the Cure Thrift Shop [10] (111 E 12th St., curethriftshop.com) you can find a treasure and make a difference — the shop donates all its proceeds to the Diabetes Research Institute With extensive jewelry cases, vintage furniture, and curios as well as clothing and shoes, the well-edited stock is in impeccable condition and sourced solely by donation.

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West Village The original gayborhood, the West Village is mother to some of New York City’s most storied and longstanding businesses. The Stonewall Inn [1] (53 Christopher St., thestonewallinnnyc. com), namesake of the infamous 1969 riots, was and still is a cornerstone of New York’s gay community. Where else can you soak up a little liquor and history all in one satisfying gulp? If ladies are more your style, Henrietta Hudson [2] (438 Hudson St., henriettahudson.com) is the perfect place. Consistently lauded as one of the best lesbian bars in all the boroughs, Henrietta attracts a diverse array of women by offering up a simple, comfortable, unpretentious space.

New York is already one of the foodie capitals of the world, and the Village offers its own unbeatable circuit of classic and clever dining options. Café Angelique [3] (49 Grove St., cafeangelique.com) is a neighborhood staple, with one of their three locations smack in the heart of all the action. Pastries, waffles and coffee concoctions come in delicious and substantial offerings making it a great morningtime, or anytime, spot. Hudson Street’s smattering of tasty restaurants recently welcomed RedFarm [4] (529 Hudson St., redfarmnyc.com) to the scene. Serving up dim sum with a decidedly smart and creative twist, their eatery ethos is defined by high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients.

The West Village is also home to a slew of designer boutiques and traditional outlets. What better way to enjoy the local flare and flavors than in some stunning new digs? For ladies with an itch for some very serious retail therapy, there’s Christian Louboutin [5] (59 Horatio St., christianlouboutin.com). Snag a pair of those iconic red soles and be weary of cobblestone streets. Top off your look in an original piece from Goorin Bros. [6] (337 Bleecker St., goorin. com). Bold hatmakers since 1895, they boast a wide selection of readyto-wear and customizable options in classic styles made from both modern and traditional materials.

A day in the Big Apple can be long and exhausting. Luckily, the neighborhood comes complete with a number of spaces that are perfect for catching your breath. Hudson River Park [7] (Manhattan’s West Side, 59th St. to Battery Park) is a massive swath of green space and spacious piers running along the Hudson River. Beautiful vistas of the Manhattan skyline in tandem with waterfront real estate is a combination that’s hard to find. For longer naps, The Jane Hotel [8] (113 Jane St., thejanenyc.com) is your ticket to a restful night. The Jane has all the history and panache that one would expect from a classic New York City landmark. She’s played host to Titanic survivors and 1980s rock-n-roll concerts and her cabin-styled rooms harken back to previous service as the American Seaman’s Friend Society Sailors’ Home and Institute.

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Williamsburg More than just a hipster hang-out, Williamsburg is fast becoming a cultural, artstic and cullinary mecca; but it is still home to some of the best bars and cutest guys and gals. Metropolitan [1] (599 Lorimer St., metropolitanbarny.com) features a great sampling of both the hip and the humble: a photo booth, a pool table, skeeball machines and a sprawling backyard featuring casual cookouts on Sunday afternoon. Prefer a little more active recreation with your booze? Brooklyn Bowl [2] (61 Wythe Ave., brooklynbowl.com) slams together local craft beers, 16 lanes of bowling and a performance venue into a package that Rolling Stone once called, “...one of the most incredible places on earth.” Not all the fun in Williamsburg is limited to the great indoors. McCarren Park [3] (btwn. N. 12 St. & Manhattan Ave., nycgovparks. org/parks/mccarrenpark) features 35 acres of that rarest of New York City commodities: space. Bustling with Brooklynites and revellers from the other boroughs, McCarren goes beyond your standard park features offering a pool, a skate park and a huge play center. Once done with your fun in the sun, sop up some inspiration with a visit to the Brooklyn Art Library [4] (103A North 3rd St., sketchbookproject.com), home to the Sketchbook Project. The library’s walls are lined with shelves upon shelves of sketchbooks from every corner of the globe. Check out a bunch of books or pass the afternoon flipping through drawings and writings of every flavor... or sign-up to start your own.

Hoods and boroughs aside, New Yorkers know how to grub and Williamsburg is no exception. St. Anselm [5] (355 Metropolitan Ave.) offers a meat-heavy menu sprinkled with distinct homestyle dishes like spinach gratin and mashed potatoes. Their preparation ethos is grill-focused with a concentration on sourcing high-quality ingredients. Rye [6] (247 S. 1st St., ryerestaurant. com) has been a crowd pleaser for years. The menu is succulent and seasonal; specials like their popular happy hour, serving up $5 cheeseburgers and Old Fashioneds, keep hungry patrons lining up for more. Pies ‘N’ Thighs [7] (166 S. 4th St, piesnthighs.com) features authentic, delicious southern fried chicken, unbeatable homemade pies and a selection of sides that will make even the most strict of diets quiver with fear.

Far away from the big box stores and trendy boutiques of Manhattan, shopping in Williamsburg provides for a deeper exploration into hipster style. Academy Records [8] (96 N. 6th St.) is a stronghold in the old school music store market. Academy sells mostly vinyl, including discounted 45s ($0.50 to $2 a piece). At Beacon’s Closet [9] (88 N. 11th St., beaconscloset.com) shoppers of every taste and style are sure to find something in its 5,500 square feet of thrift shopping and clothing-exchange.

As the day winds down, there’s no reason to trek back to Manhattan to get some quality shuteye. Shack up at the Wythe Hotel [10] (80 Wythe Ave., wythehotel.com). This historic factory on the Williamsburg waterfront boasts 70 rooms and a rooftop bar. Top notch amenities, coupled with well-appointed rooms and breathtaking views of the skyline, make the Wythe an obvious choice when booking a bed.

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Pier 26 Events: The Rally, Rapture on the River, Dance on the Pier Pier 26, West Street in Tribeca Attendees of all events must cross the highway at Laight St. subway: Take the 1 train to Chambers St., Franklin St. or Canal St. Take the 2/3 trains to Chambers St. Take the A/C/E trains to Canal St., the A/C trains to Chambers St. or the E train to World Trade Center. Pride {Poolside} Hotel Americano 518 W. 27 St. btwn 10th & 11th Ave. subway: Take the A/C/E trains to 34th St.-Penn Station. Take the C/E trains to 23rd St. Alternative DIRECTIONS: Hire a car or take a cab. Arrive poolside in style. VIP Rooftop Party Hudson Terrace: 621 W. 46th St. btwn 11th & 12th Ave. subway: Take the A/C/E trains to 42nd St.-Times Sq. Take the C/E trains to 50th St. Alternative DIRECTIONS: Hire a car or take a cab. Remember, this is a VIP party. Pridefest Hudson St. btwn Abingdon Sq. & W. 13 St. subway: Take the 1/2/3 or A/C/E to 14th St. Take the L to 8th Ave. BUS: Take the M14 to 9th Ave. The M7, M11 and M20 all stop near 14th St. PATH train: Take the PATH to 14th St.

The March The Formation Area: 36th St. & 5th Ave. subway: West of 5th Ave., you will be closest to the 42nd St.-Times Sq., 42nd St.-Bryant Park or 34th St.-Herald Sq. stops off the 1/2/3, N/Q/R, B/D/F/M or 7 trains. East of 5th Ave., you will be closest to the Grand Central stop off the 4/5/6, 7 or Shuttle trains or the 33rd St. stop off the 6 train. Upper March Route subway: Take the 1 train to 14th, 18th, 23rd, 28th or 34th Streets. Take the 2/3 trains to 14th, 34th or 42nd Streets. Walk towards 5th Ave. Alternatively, take N/R trains to 8th, 14th, 23rd, 28th, 34th or 42nd Streets. Take the 6 train to 14th, 23rd, 28th, 33rd or 42nd Streets. Take the 4/5 trains to 14th or 42nd Streets. Walk towards 5th Ave. or W. 8th St. Lower March Route subway: Take the 1 train to Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq. or take the A/C/E or B/D/F/M trains to West 4th St. BUS: Major disruptions and detours on bus routes will be caused by the March itself. However, any uptown or downtown bus that is operating on the avenues will stop at streets that are convenient to the march via a short walk toward 5th Ave., W. 8th St. or Christopher St. Crosstown buses travel on 14th, 23rd, 34th and 42nd Streets. LIRR, Amtrak, NJ Transit: Into Penn Station. You will arrive within walking distance of the Formation Area or you can connect from there by subway or bus to any of the stops above. Metro-North: Into Grand Central. You will arrive within walking distance of the Formation Area or you can connect from there by subway or bus to any of the stops above. PATH train: Take the 33rd St.-bound PATH. You will arrive within walking distance of the Formation Area or you can connect from there by subway or bus to any of the stops above. THE REVIEWING STAND is located where the March turns off of 5th Ave. onto 8th St. This is where the organizations participating in the March strut their stuff. THE MOMENTS OF SILENCE ARE AT 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. and last for one minute. Wherever you are, be it the Formation Area or on Christopher St., ALL musical instruments, voices, cell phones, boom boxes, drum sets and megaphones MUST BE SILENCED. We ask that everyone, including spectators, respect this important and reverent moment in the March. THE DISPERSAL AREA represents “the end” of the March and is at the corner of Christopher and Greenwich streets. We ask that everyone respect our March volunteers and heed their instructions, especially at Dispersal, as they are working to keep you safe. Don’t Rain on Our Parade! Please be considerate. There are sets of portable toilets at the following locations: • On the corners of blocks in the Formation Area from 41st St. & 5th Ave. to 36th St. & 5th Ave. There is at least one disabled accessible unit on each block. • Near Madison Square Park: There are pay toilets on the east side of Madison Square Park at 23rd St. • Just after Dispersal near Greenwich and Christopher Streets. For NYC Transit information, call (877) 690-5116 or visit mta.info.

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LAVENDER LINE 2O13 Every year, NYC Pride offers members of the community the opportunity to dedicate a block’s worth of the Lavender Line to a person or persons whom they would like to honor. Here are this year’s dedications and honorees:

Fifth Avenue between 53rd - 52nd Craig L. Williams In rememberance of all those who have marched in the Heritage of Pride March in search of equality. Fifth Avenue between 18th - 17th Maryrose Bernabe and Michele Irimia Equality will be ours. Stand strong and show the world that we are here in numbers. Fifth Avenue between 16th - 15th Julia R. Cohen and Randi Solomon Happy Gay Pride Parade Day. From Jackson Heights — the first in the Boroughs! Fifth Avenue between 15th - 14th In memory of Dr. Malcolm Berg “died December 7, 1991.” Our love lives on - Rob Sinacore Fifth Avenue between 14th - 13th To Maryanne and Lori: Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world as you two travel on your journey together. — Congrats from Jonathan and everyone at Heritage of Pride Fifth Avenue between 13th - 12th To Kevin: I Love You! OXON, Stephen Christopher Street bet. 7th Ave - Bleecker “The only kinds of fights worth fighting are those you are going to lose, because somebody has to fight them and lose and lose and lose until someday, somebody who believes as you do wins. In order for somebody to win an important, major fight 100 years hence, a lot of other people have got to be willing - for the sheer fun and joy of it - to go right ahead and fight, knowing you’re going to lose. You mustn’t feel like a martyr. You’ve got to enjoy it.” — I. F. Stone Christopher Street bet. Greenwich - Washington St. Alan J. Reiff: Co-Chair NYC Pride 2011-2013 To all the members, volunteers, supporters and staff of Heritage of Pride, Inc — NYCPride — Thank you so very much for the privilege of being your Co-Chair for the past two years. I will cherish this time for the rest of my life! Happy Pride.

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30 DAYS OF PRIDE

1 Visit the Howl Arts Festival in the East Village in honor of Allen Ginsberg.

Who doesn’t want a gentleman caller? Take a shower, put on some slacks, and make your way to Bar-Tini for Charlie the Matchmaker’s Single Mingle.

Spend your lunch Woo the boys with your helping God’s Love We singing skills at Piece’s Deliver distribute meals karaoke night. to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Check out Jesse Tyler Ferguson in The Comedy of Errors at Shakespeare in the Park.

Join maven Fern Mallis for an evening chat with fashion icon Oscar De La Renta at the Kaufmann Concert Hall.

Drag Bingo Hosted by Linda Simpson and Murray Hill at XL Nightclub or Distorted Broadway Drag Showtunes at The Beach Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Whether you go to the Belmont Stakes or the Brooklyn Pride Parade, there will be plenty of horsing around for everyone this evening.

The Gay Superbowl (The Tony Awards) gets underway live from Radio City Music Hall.

Volunteer for the Ali Forney Center to help raise awareness about LGBT homeless youth.

Put on whatever you have that’s seersucker and head over to the Museum Mile Festival.

Have a movie night in with friends and check out Mosquita Y Mari, recently released on DVD.

Get into summer Time to hang those Attend the NYC Gay Men’s shape with the New rainbow flags with pride. Chorus Pride concert, York Ramblers at the It’s National Flag Day. America the Beautiful. soccer club’s open-to-all scrimmage at Pier 40.

It’s Father’s Day! Call a Daddy and tell him you love him.

The annual TrevorLIVE event is tonight at Chelsea Piers. Be seen, enjoy amazing comedians, and support a great cause.

Grab your friends, pick up some fancy bread, and celebrate International Picnic Day in Central Park.

Sit on your building stoop with friends and play Wendy Williams with passersby. “How you Doin?”

Share your Pride Gurl, you are bright! by baking rainbow Time to go tan at cupcakes for coworkers. Christopher Street Pier. Just make sure they’re tasty.

22 Surprise your partner with tickets to the broadway hit Kinky Boots on co-creator Cyndi Lauper’s birthday.

Jazz hands aren’t the only thing shaking tonight. It’s time for Broadway Bares!

Tim Miller - Exhibit Q: Queer Bodies Workshop at The New Museum or The Center’s Garden Party on Pier 84.

Now’s the time to get those eyebrows threaded before the Pride parties begin!

For bingo, booze, and pornstar worship, go to The Will Clark Show at Uncle Charlie’s Piano Bar and Lounge.

Got a thing for gingers? Go to Nowhere for their Fire In The Hole event, a celebration for carrot-tops and their friends.

Meet us at the Rally on Pier 26 to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the birth of the Gay Rights Movement.

The VIP Rooftop Party and Rapture on the River are today. Get your tickets before they sell out!

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Today is the big day! Make sure you check out the March, PrideFest, Pride Poolside and Dance on the Pier!

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