Pride Day is this coming Sunday in New York City so I wanted to just take a second to share some friendly advice when it comes to hecklers and protestors. There’s no doubt in my mind a few nutbags will be setting up tent somewhere in the West Village to try and sell you “salvation” but the trick is this… don’t give in. Honestly, the best method in dealing with such individuals is by not dealing with them at all. Do not even give them the time of day.
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Millions will line the streets along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday to celebrate gay pride. This year’s Heritage of Pride March will be lead by singer Cyndi Lauper, Kiehls President Chris Salgardo as well as women’s rights activists Phyllis Siegel and Connie Copelov who will serve as grand marshalls.
The parade, however, is just one of many events set to take place as the weekend kicks off this year’s Pride celebration. Nightclubs are expected to be packed and areas such as Christopher Street, Eighth Avenue in Chelsea and other locations throughout the city rich in LGBT heritage will also be hot spots for locals and tourists alike.
Question: When did boys start wearing blue?
The 2012 GaySocialites Who’s Who of Pride has been announced as we commemorate the launch of our newest website, GaySocialites.INFO.
The GaySocialites Who’s Who of Pride honor those in New York’s gay community who not only make a significant impact throughout the year but especially those who mark Pride with special events or an extensive rundown.
[Editorial note: Interview below submitted by Popular Publicity and printed in its entirety. More about the BLOWOFF event in New York City in the GaySocialites Pride Guide.]
On June 22, BLOWOFF—the hurly-burly music-lovers dance party hosted and DJed by musicians Bob Mould and Richard Morel—will celebrate its 5 year NYC Pride anniversary at The Highline Ballroom. While the parties have long had a rep for great music, men and muscle, the slap on the ass has always been those sexy BLOWOFF flyers floating around town the week before.
In honor of the big 5th anniversary, Bob and Rich are giving away five 11 x 17 very-suitable-for-framing, heavy stock, BLOWOFF mini-posters (first slide above). Just go to www.blowoff.us to find out how to win one.
Meanwhile, we thought you’d like to meet the man behind the art, so here’s a quick 5 Q&As with graphic designer, BLOWOFF man creator and all-round babe, Linas Garsys.
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