(OUTscene NW) Photos from this weekend’s Peep Show with Carmen Carrera

This Friday Red Cap Garage saw a sensual performance by the lovely Miss Carmen Carrera of RuPaul’s Drag Race as well as a host of amazing Peep Show characters.

Contributor Lyska Mondor caught some great shots of the night.

Check OUT More at QPDX!

FRESH: John Barrowman Plants Kiss on Male Fan at Comic Con!

A Comic Con attendee dressed as Captain Jack Harkness from Torchwood got an amazing birthday gift from actor John Barrowman, who serenaded the fan and then planted a big kiss on him.

Barrowman then returned to his seat and said, "Please don't have herpes."

(0UTscene NW) Highlights of Frenchie Davis' Independence Weekend in Seattle!

Former American Idol Hopeful and Broadway Star, Frenchie Davis performed a Late-Night show at Neighbours Night club. A who's who of the Seattle Elite attended the event. Photos by JJ Cariaso. 

OUTscene: (PRIDE 2011) Parade and PrideFest 'Totally Awesome'!

Photo by Starr Quality

OUTview was a PROUD media sponsor of the pride parade as MK rode PROUDLY in the parade with Lincoln Rose and Ethan McMahon in a1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Convertible. No Big stars this year but the real Star was the car (driven by Seattle attorney, Douglas Titus)!  

On the corner of 4th and Bell, our partners at ITV was capturing and streaming LIVE on Ustream and OUTview  (Look for Highlights coming soon).

 

In the The Seattle Times: Adam Rosencrantz, board president of parade sponsor Seattle Out and Proud said, estimated crowds at 400,000, in excess of last year's 250,000. "It's an exciting time," he said. "I think one message for us to remember is why we're doing it (Pride festivities). In this country, we can do this. But there are places around the world where if anybody finds out you're gay, it's punishable by death or life in prison."

Once we got to Seattle Center for Pridefest, we were amazed how crowded it was already. MK and the Team shared the booth with our Pridefest Sponsor, Blue Sky Cleaners. Many Thanks to Jessica and her team for their support.

One of the headliners was 2010 IDOL Runner up Crystal Bowersox singing her hit, 'Farmer's Daughter' and a special request for a Tracy Chapman Hit. 

Many Hot shirtless guys in underwear, buying underwear, T-Shirts, Lesbians Toppless and  running around nude in the international Fountain. It was an 'Totally Awesome' Day!

More Photos Below!

OUTscene: (PRIDE 2011) The Guys were Hotter than the Weather at the Capitol Hill Pride Block Party!

The 3rd Annual Capitol Hill Block party was Saturday and the weather went from warm to cold, sunny to cloudy. We were amazed that many more people were there than last year. 2 stages (One Latino, one acoustic) plus Julia's beer garden provided entertainment, food and non profits. The guys on the left were great eye candy! Later I walked past the Dyke March. 

More Photos Below!

OUTscene: Raja, Sammy Jo Join Terry Miller and Dan Savage at the Pre-Pride Bouncy Ball to Benefit 'It Gets Better' Project!

MK was Honored to be a Guest of OUTscene Regular and Stranger Columnist, Adrian Ryan at the Pre-Pride Bouncy Ball to Benefit, the 'It Gets Better Project'.

The event was Hosted by Terry Miller, Life partner of Dan Savage. Savage, himself was there to give Sex advice to attendees. The Headliners were Recent Drag Race winner, Raja Gemini and Scissor Sisters DJ, Sammy Jo and VOCKAH REDU

According to a statement from Miller, "What an incredible night! What an incredible crowd!"

OUTscene: the 4th Annual Forbidden Fashion Show was FULL Speed ahead!

The MEN

by MK Scott
OUTscene Editor

The 4th Annual Forbidden Fashion Show kicked off this year with a James Bond themed event titled “Live Another Night” on Saturday, May 21 at the Seattle Art Museum. From sexy lingerie via France, UK and Italy to bikinis from local swimwear designers, this show went undercover exposing designs not normally featured on a runway. The show also featured men’s underwear and swimwear from well known designers such as Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Diesel as well as international favorites Bom-Bom, James Tuttor and Tribe from Australia.

Producer and director Eduardo Khawam said, “It’s sexy, beautiful and a little bit titillating – that’s why I call it forbidden fashion.”

Khawan and Heaton

Khawam has designed the runway as a roadway inspired from an Aston Martin racing scene from the movie Casino Royale. Set in the Brotman Forum inside SAM, the runway is situated beneath a display of suspended cars by artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Participants included local swimwear designers Niveen Heaton of ADICORA Swimwear, Shannon Moe of ILHA Swimwear and Irina Sosa of AGUA Brava Swimwear. Local boutiques Bellefleur Lingerie and La-Bijou Lingerie will provide national and international lingerie. UnderU4Men features men’s underwear and swimwear from well known designers. Accessories from local designers include CINTLI jewelry by Beto Yarce and wedding veil designer Olga Earle of La Belle Reve. Official men’s accents provided by Built for Man. Hair & Makeup by Gene Juarez Salon & Spas Feature Stylist :Leonardo Coronado. Photographers Orhun Uygur of Turk Photos and Jorge Hernandez. OUTscene was once again (for the second straight year) the ONLY LGBT Outlet to attend this awesome tradition.

Over 500 attended and thousands of dollars were raised for Today's Hope, supporting families with Autism.

OUTscene: (SIFF) Opening of the 37th Seattle International Film Festival was a Glamorous affair!

The 37th Annual Seattle International Film Festival has begun and our very own, Stewart Nelsen was on had to interview Mayor Mike McGinn,  Director Justin Chadwick, and more. This is by far the most glamorous night of the year!

OUTscene: (PRE-view) Fashion, at 240 mph. Brace Yourself for This Saturday!

The 4th Annual Forbidden Fashion Show kicks off this year with a James Bond themed event titled “Live Another Night” on Saturday, May 21st at the Seattle Art Museum. From sexy lingerie via France, UK and Italy to bikinis from local swimwear designers, this show goes undercover exposing designs not normally featured on a runway. The show will also feature men’s underwear and swimwear from well known designers such as Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Diesel as well as international favorites Australian AussieBum and French Les Garcons.


Producer and director Eduardo Khawam has planned many surprise elements to this year’s must see event. “We like to give our audiences a little peek at what is fashionable underneath for both men and women”, said Khawam. “It’s sexy, beautiful and a little bit titillating – that’s why I call it forbidden fashion.”

OUTscene: (PRE-view) DIFFA and Dot429 to Join Forces with Queer Eye's Thom Filicia for an Event to remember!

dot429 and W Seattle invite you and guests to join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Hosted by special guest Thom Filicia and benefiting DIFFA, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.

Mandatory RSVP: https://dot429.com/events/seattle-diffa-event/

$30 admission includes donation to DIFFA

OUTscene NW: (WRAP up) Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival!

The 'Becoming Chaz' after party at the Sixth ave Inn

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival wrapped up a groundbreaking four-day run on May 15 with record attendance -- up 25% over 2010. The Opening Night film, BECOMING CHAZ, screened to a packed house at AMC Pacific Place and the Opening Night party at Sixth Avenue Inn allowed for film-goers to meet and talk about the film programs, which included 20 films representing seven countries.


“I was happy to see the diversity of attendees at the festival,” said Jason Plourde, Programming Director for Three Dollar Bill Cinema. “People who identified as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer), or none of the above, came together to watch great films and to discuss the issues facing the transgender community.”

OUTscene America: Chicago Red Dress Party attracts hundreds, raises thousands!

 

Marcus Riley and Candace Jordan with Powell
credit :: anthony meade


They came, they saw and they wore red. With the reviews now in for Chicago's first-ever Red Dress Party, held Saturday, April 16th event was a clear success in its effort to continue an ever-expanding national tradition of raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and funds to counter its continued spread, reports ChicagoPride.com.

According to Kyler Powell, the party's executive producer, the event attracted some 300 eager partygoers -- almost all of whom decked out in their crimson attire of choice -- and raised approximately $20,000 for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the Equality Project. While these numbers fell short of their lofty goals, Powell said it was an impressive showing for its first time out of the gate nonetheless.

S.F. Gay Pride Parade Grand Marshals Announced!

Bay Area Reporter has word on this year's S.F. Pride Parade grand marshals. Let's see, we have: Yigit Pura (winner of Bravo's Top Chef: Just Desserts), Chaz Bono (Cher blood runs through her his veins!), Olympia Dukakis (Anna Madrigal, mother to all San Franciscans), Aaron Belkin (former soldier, current anti-'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' crusader), Victoria Kolakowski (transgender judge for Alameda County Superior Court), Christiana Remington (Butterfly Productions founder, a "space where lesbian women of all shapes, sizes, and colors could gather"), Therese "Terry" Stewart (San Francisco's chief deputy city attorney), Reverend Roland Stringfellow (Christian minister), Graylin K. Thornton (noted leather queen), Bishop Yvette Flunder (Minister of the United Church of Christ), Susie Bright (iconic sexpert!), and Ron Wong (former Pride board member and treasurer, "and he's also been involved with AIDS Project East Bay").


No word yet on what, if anything, Gay Shame SF, "a celebration of resistance," has planned for the big day.

OUTscene: (PHOTOS) Seattle dot429 Spring Networking Event was a HIT!

The LGBTA professional networking site dot429 hosted their third Seattle Networking event at Butch Blum (yes, Butch attended) this past Tuesday evening and we have the exclusive photos! In attendance were OUTscene's MK, Ryan Burr, Lincoln Rose, Sarah Toce (The Seattle Lesbian) and Special Guest Seattle City Council woman, Sally Clark (below with MK)!

Click HERE to check out the event album and share with your new networking friends and colleagues.
 
Photos by Stephanie Brusig of The Seattle Lesbian!

OUTscene: (Palm Springs) White party opens with Charo!

Just received word that OUR team David and Colin have made it to The White Party in HOT Palm Springs. Colin just sent this photo of Producer, Jeffery Sanker posing with Charo! I can't wait for what they will send tomorrow, Enjoy!

OUTscene: (PDX PRE-view) Scandals Kicks Off Anniversary Celebration Thursday

The word “institution” is defined as “something or someone firmly associated with a place or thing,” a significant organization in a society or culture. Scandals—also lovingly referred to as Portland’s gay Cheers—certainly meets the criteria. It’s been around for a great while, was groundbreaking, and caused quite a scandal when it moved to its second location (now Kenny & Zuke’s), becoming the first gay bar in Portland with sidewalls consisting of large, see-through windows. Keep in mind this was back when most queer watering holes were covered up and dimly lit speakeasies, Details from Just Out..

Three decades and another move later, Scandals remains a trailblazer. In an age when most gay bars rely on DJs to provide canned dance tunes, Scandals is introducing a series of live music acts every Thursday throughout the summer in honor of its 32nd anniversary—christened, fittingly enough, Thursday Night Live!

Flying Solo—A Video Review Of Broadway Bares: Solo Strips

Broadway Bares: Solo Strips (please donate to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS) at Splash was on Sunday, April 3, More at Boy Culture..
Keep reading to see videos from chorus-boy knock-outs including Matt Skrincosky, Tony Guerrero, Dave August, Rickey Tripp, Tyrone A. Jackson, Andy Mills, Charlie Sutton, Kellen Stancil and Brandon Rubendall.

OUTscene: The Dinah Love is Louder Pool Party Feat. BG5, Fortune Feimster, The Frank DeCaro Show!

Sexy Sunday at The Dinah included performances by the BG5 in addition to the rock-hopping pool party, Fernanda Rocha from the Real Housewives of Orange County, Chelsea Lately's Fortune Feimster and the team from Sirius/XM's The Frank DeCaro Show at the Celesbian Dodgeball tournament.

Check out the video right here!

OUTscene: (PRE-view) Getting Ready for Palm Springs' Fabulous White Party!

By Collin Zidan Kwan
OUTscene Special

Join OUTscene as we descend upon the largest gay dance music festival in the world and mingle with men and women from around the globe at White Party Palm Springs. The 3-day long annual spectacular will take place on April 8-11, 2011 in the California desert and is the marquee event of the circuit party season.

Your OUTscene Team will be there as Swedish pop sensation Robyn headlines at the Palm Springs Convention Center on the main event stage. Also, direct from Las Vegas , select performers from Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque Du Soleil, will appear live throughout the evening to dazzle and amaze us with their signature brand of cutting-edge entertainment.

OUTscene: (Palm Springs) The Dinah - Official Video: Thursday

If you're not here, that's okay! We here at OUTscene NW and  The Seattle Lesbian have you covered. Our team ladies are here reporting direct from the source and snapping photos to prove it! In the meantime, here is a fabulous video from The Dinah's very own JD Salvatore!