Joe Mazza: The man behind all those sexy Manhunt photos
Nov 9th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, The Castro by Mark
On Saturday I sat down with local photographer and actor Joe Mazza. Joe’s recent photo work includes two projects for local non-profits: The annual SOMA Bare Chest Calendar, and a great piece of work for the Stop AIDS Project, a 2010 calendar entitled Black Men in the Castro. His recent acting work includes a supporting role in Speed Racer, and you can catch him on tonight’s episode of “Trauma” on NBC. More »
Absolut Vodka bares all for gay rights
Oct 25th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, Food & Drink by Lotus
Long time supporter of the LGBT community Absolute has removed the label from it’s iconic bottle as part of it’s latest iniative — In an ABSOLUT World, There Are No Labels. The limited edition naked bottle launched globally this month featuring only a small removable sticker encouraging consumers to discard their labels and to visit absolut.com/nolabel. The program seeks to challenge prejudice about sexual identities.
Tranny Fest transgender film festival
Oct 22nd, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Entertainment by Mark
Tranny Fest transgender film festival returns in November with two evenings of local, national, and international short films and videos and a one-night-only performance event.
Tranny Fest was founded in 1997 by Christopher Lee and Al Austin and is the world’s first transgender/genderqueer film festival.
Details after the jump. More »
Celebrate Halloween with a “Sexy” pet costume
Oct 11th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Entertainment by Lotus
As Halloween approaches it’s time to start thinking of costume ideas for ourselves and the kids, and by “kids” I’m referring to the fur babies so many of us have. Now, I’m as big fan of dressing up and embarrassing my pet as any good parent but when a friend sent me this article spotted over at the Consumerist even I was a little surprised.
Your guide to queer art / SF Open Studios 2009
Oct 7th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, Events by Mark
This weekend kicks off San Francisco’s annual SF Open Studios event. Homoholic has partnered with ArtSpan to serve up a directory of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gay-themed artwork in this year’s exhibits.
SF Open Studios is the largest and first open studios program in the United States. Check out the local queer artists who are, very likely, just around the corner from where you’re sitting right now. More »
Pink Stëël: Gay heavy metal at its hardest
in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Entertainment, Random / WTF by Mark
We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pass this along. It’s brilliant! Check out Pink Stëël’s video for their new song “Converter.” These guys rock out!
“You think you’re straight? Well just you wait!”
Check back soon for Homoholic’s interview with the band. Full video after the jump. More »
Castro Street Fair time!
Oct 2nd, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, Entertainment, Events by Mark
The Castro Street Fair has always marked the end of the Summer season for local queers. Don’t miss your chance to stock up on wind chimes, rainbow jewelry, and water color paintings of men’s torsos!
There’s something for everyone at this year’s fair, including the first annual Family Garden for LGBTQ families. Check out the entertainment lineup after the jump. More »
Music + art + queer + free = Awesome!
Sep 29th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, Entertainment, Events by Lotus
B.Y.O.Q. (Bring Your Own Queer) is a free daytime music and art festival at the bandshell in Golden Gate Park. With bands, DJ’s, performances, art, fashion and more, there’s something for everyone so be sure to mark the date on your calendar and spread the word.
My stay at the legendary Chelsea Hotel
Sep 19th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Travel by Mark
This post was originally entitled “The art of the Chelsea Hotel.” However, the disgruntled folks who run the hotel wouldn’t give me permission to publish any of the photos I took of the artwork (even though I offered to give full credit to the hotel and to the individual artists featured). So I’m changing direction a bit; I will now have to tell you about my experience staying there for ten days as a hotel guest. You see, the original post was an attempt to focus on the positive aspects of the hotel. More »
Boycott the “new” 92.7
Sep 14th, 09 in Arts/Culture/Fashion, Community, Entertainment by Lotus
Friday’s 92.7 farewell party at the Lookout drew a big crowd as we all gathered to bid farewells to the city’s only dance music station. People from all over the bay area came to get down one last time as Trevor Simpson spun hits that got the dance floor going and the team handed out the last of the station schwag. With a turnout like that and a vocal, dedicated fan base, you have to wonder how this could happen. More »
