(AIDS/LIFECYCLE) Celebration and Loss!

AIDS/LifeCycle

Happy Friday! Want a re-cap of all the shenanigans that went down yesterday for Red Dress Day as our riders promoted HIV/AIDS awareness down the coast? Check out our Storify re-cap here: http://sfy.co/eKkb

Tonight riders will have a candlelight vigil on Ventura Beach after sunset to honor and support those who have been affected by this disease. The public is welcome to join us for this emotional event.

What has been your favorite day so far?

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(AIDS/LIFECYCLE RIDE) The Day we Ride wearing a Red Dress!

AIDS/Lifecycle

Today is Red Dress Day! Riders are prepping for a short 42 mile day and most of our participants are sporting red dresses to raise HIV/AIDS awareness as we ride down the coast to Lompoc. If you want to join in on the fun next year, today's flash deal code is 'REDDRESS', which save $50 off your registration for next year.

http://www.aidslifecycle.org/register Who's wearing their red today in solidarity?

Did you know that there are 1.1 million Americans living with HIV and that more than 1 in 10 lives in California?

After a long day of riding 97.7 miles through sprawling fields, seaside towns and ride-favorite Old West Cinnamon Rolls, we are safe and sound in Santa Maria. Here's a Storify recap of yesterday's century ride: http://sfy.co/dKWf.

Thank you all for your supporting words!

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(AIDS/LIFECYCLE RIDE) 20M Milestone!

Aids Lifecycle

When riders arrived in Paso Robles Tuesday after some strong headwinds, they were greeted by a giant "20M" sign commemorating the milestone that collectively since 1993, we have ridden 20 million miles in the fight against AIDS. Yesterday, we rode 108 of those miles recapped here on Storify: http://sfy.co/s89v

. Help us in cheering on our riders!







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(AIDS/LIFECYCLE RIDE) Day 1 and 2 Highlights!

AIDS/Life Cycle

What does it look like when 2,700 heroic people learn they broke a new fundraising record for AIDS/LifeCycle? Watch this emotional short video and you can experience the 1st day of the 7-day ride from SF to LA. http://bit.ly/13DbPfH

Day 1 is complete and we've made it Santa Cruz! Yay! We'll post a re-cap of the day first thing tomorrow morning. In the mean time, here's a recap of yesterday's Orientation Day: http://sfy.co/cK3Y

Day 2 highlights include the Otter Pop guys at the Water Stop at the Soledad Mission at mile 81.3. Aren't they amazing?


Today riders tackle the legendary quadbustaaaaa! Help cheer our riders to the top!

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(LIST) Most Influential Celebrity Philanthropists!

In the wake of hurricane Sandy, PeekYou, the people search experts, thought it was the perfect time to look at the celebrity philanthropists.

While frequently with these PeekScore lists are presented as contests of who has the most influential online, we instead propose this is simply a look at the digital footprints of each of these folks individually, and conveniently presented together. None is any better than the other, merely more present and impactful online (You can find the whole “digital footprint” concept outlined in brief above, and more in depth by clicking through here.)

What is PeekScore?: PeekScore is a rank from 1 to 10, assigned to every person. The higher someone’s score, the “more important” they are on the web. In calculating your PeekScore and updating it often, PeekYou takes into account your known presence and activity on the Internet, including but not limited to; your blogging, participation in social networks, the number of your friends, followers, or readers, the amount of web content you create, and your prominence in the news. For first time visitors a more in-depth explanation of what the PeekScore is, and how to increase your own, can be found by clicking through here.

(OUTscene NW) COVERAGE: Bellevue's Posh Party Beauty & Trend Show!

Bellevue Fashion Week wrapped up with the Posh Party Beauty and Trend Show, an evening of tips, tricks, and how to's for rocking fall's style and beauty trends. Here's what went down, according to Seattle Met:

(OUTscene NW) Star-Studded Cabaret for Marriage Equality raise over 5K!

Nellie Steals the show!

The final numbers are in, and I’m happy to report that after expenses the Cabaret for Marriage Equality that was held on Saturday, September 7th, raised over $5,000 to approve Ref-74.


The show (at Seattle's Town Hall) itself was Great with the Fabulous Alison Arngrim (Nellie from Little House) and she brought the equally fabulous, Scott Silverman (Gay and Jewish comedian),  Abby Drake from LA, and the local talents of Peggy Platt, Captain Smartypants, Jackie Hell and Jinkx Monsoon. They donated their Talents and kept the expenses low. The audience was more of a lesbian and older couples crowd.

Photos by Nate Gowdy (SGN)

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: Portland's Best in Theater and Music come together ONE Night Only!

Mars

by Mark Wilcox


My wife Heidi and I are producing and hosting a fundraising event downtown on Monday Night October 1st and I am asking personally that you consider joining us if you are available. I really need to starting getting the word out and getting tickets sold, so I need you and your network of contacts! We are bringing the Portland Musical Theater talent together for “best of” show evening – and we have some great performers.

You may not know that Heidi has been involved in musical theatre and singing here in Portland for over 30 years. She has worked with incredible talent and on great productions. We have asked those people to all come together for a night of entertainment in support of the Jackson Hill Wellness Center at the Randall Children’s Hospital (brand new facility on the Emanuel Hospital campus).

(OUTscene NW) PHOTOS: Gay City's EDEN Party was Sunny, Bright and HOT!

Once again Seattle's Gay City Health Project out did itself with their annual Garden Party at the home of Famed Photographer, Art Wolfe. Sylvia O'Stayformore provided the Hostess duties and Councilman, Joe McDermott spoke. Besides a silent auction, 3 cute guys were selling Raffle Tickets. One of the Guys was identified as Porn star, Zach Randall!

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(MK SCOTT) Please support the JD Disalvatore Cancer Fund!

JD Disalvatore is a force of nature who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. .

My thoughts and prayers are with this amazing filmmaker whose friends have set up a fund for to help with her medical costs. All you have to do is watch the video  to see what a unique and special person JD is. Here is a LINK to the fundraising page.


JD is not only an award-winning filmmaker (Shelter, Eating Out 2), she’s also an activist who is on the front lines of causes for LGBT equality and last year in Seattle when she attended  the very 1st West Coast LGBT Media Summit Hosted by the Greater Seattle Business Association.

(OUTscene NW) Coverage: The 7th Annual Oscar Party was Golden!

by MK Scott

For those who couldn't make it down to Hollywood for the Big Night (Me Included), Seattle once again Hosted a Fab Oscar Party with 2 community Organizations organizing and Benefiting. Three Dollar Bill Cinema and Gay City Health Project rolled out the red carpet for their 7th Annual Academy Awards Party at the Seattle Cinerama.

Party-goers were be treated to the complete Hollywood experience with a red carpet, hors d’oeuvres, Mashed Potato bar, decadent drinks, raffle prizes, free popcorn and soda throughout the night, all while watching Hollywood’s biggest stars on the biggest screen in town.

GOODBYE, DOLLY: Harry Kullijian dies at 91!

Very sad to report that Harry Kullijian has died at the age of 91.

Yes, he had a nice, long life but if you ever saw he and his wife, Carol Channing together, they seemed like a couple of kids and you wanted them to have as much time together as possible.
They were sweethearts in junior high school but then spent the next 70 years or so apart – married others – before finding their way back to each other.

They married in 2003 and in 2005 started the not-for-profit Dr. Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian Foundation for the Arts.

Their mission was to tell the world that exposure to arts would benefit students in other scholastic and social areas.

The couple’s late-in-life love story is beautifully featured in the documentary Carol Channing: Larger Than Life which opens in Los Angeles and New York on Jan. 2o with a wider release to follow. 

“Every time he kisses me, I think I’m 12 years old again,” Channing says in the film.

There’s was a real love story and my condolences to Miss Channing for her loss. I’m so glad she and Harry found each other again. They were always so enchanting together.

 

No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Channing-Kullijian Foundation, 101 First Street #555, Los Altos, CA., 94022. Visit channingarts.org.

(OUTscene NW) More BUMP Photos, Some of the BEST Shots!

Thanks to SGN Photographer, Nate Gowdy.

(OUTscene NW) More BUMP Photos, Some of the BEST Chests!

My Photographer, Aeon was following me throughout BUMP and was able to meet up with some of the Best Chests (I mean Costumes) of the night!

(OUTscene NW) PHOTOS: MK Mixes it up at BUMP 2011!

Last Night, I Had a great time at BUMP 2011, the annual Joint charity Halloween Party for Gay City and SMC/SWC! This years theme was Heaven and Hell with DJ Nark w/ and Amoania's Supertreat  DJ Almond Brown, and DJ Karl Kamakahi. The  Costume Contest was MC'd by Drag King, Ernie Von Schmaltz with grand Prize of $1,000 going to the Misers. I went as Mr. Show Biz (Thanks to Sponsor, Display and Costume) and posed for photos with some of the Best and Hottest Costumes. My Date/Photographer was OUTscene's newest addition, Aeon!

SCORCHING: Betty White and Her Muscle Posse are 'Still Hot"!

Betty White joins Luciana for "I'm Still Hot", a video meant to raise awareness of The Lifeline Program. However, it should really be billed as Luciana joins Betty White, because the Golden Girl and her muscle posse steal the show of course.

(OUTscene NW) Coverage of 2011 ICON: a celebration of drag, art & life where Big was the new Bold!

by MK Scott

OUTscene Editor

Photos by Nate Gowdy.

Was thrilled to attend the 8th annual ICON, a celebration of art and life and benefit for Seattle Counseling Service.

This year was all about the 80's with Big hair and the Icons that made the decade. From Madonna to Tina to Whitney to Michael along with the Hostess with the Mostess, Aleksa Manila this was the place to be on a Sunday night.

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view; 2011 ICON: a celebration of drag, art & life IS Sunday, 10/9! (SOLD-OUT)

In its 7th year, ICON has showcased amazing talent to entertain guests and donors who support the wonderful community and social service that SCS has been offering since 1969.

Conceptualized by its director, local drag social activist, Aleksa Manila has lent her fundraising artistry and continues to gather amazing talent from classic drag, burlesque, live entertainment and performance art to the stage while storytelling queer history and relevant issues near and dear to our hearts.

This year, SCS is delighted to host an 80's themed evening joined by Jennifer Wagner, Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse with Victor Janusz and Jinkx Monsoon along with Gaysha Starr, Nina Maxwell, Ryan Stone, Isaac Scott, Diamond St. James, Luscious Lady Pop & Company and the reigning Queen of Burlesque - Miss Indigo Blue!


Sorry Kids, this event is SOLD-OUT, but OUTscene NW will be there to bring coverage!

(OUTscene NW) Highlights from Mr. & Miss Gay Asian/Pacific Islander International Pageant!

Aleksa

Mr. & Miss Gay Asian/Pacific Islander International Pageant was held on Sat, 9/24 at Neighbors Nightclub. 

Vanity and Daniel

This was  a beauty pageant unlike any other, Asian and Pacific Islander drag queens and kings, Studs and Transsexuals from across the Pacific Northwest competed for this prestigious title that began ten years ago!

Each year this event has taken place it has drawn the attention of the entire community and the City. Previous pageants have drawn more than 500 people and hype is beginning to build again for its return this year. The event is not only entertaining, it’s a great way to show support for the Queer Asian/Pacific Islander Community.

HATE ALERT: Shoppers Blast Retailers' Online Anti-Gay Ties!

Apple, Microsoft, and an array of other online retailers have found themselves at the center of a gay-rights battle, the New York Times reports. The retailers have been tied to an Internet marketer, the Charity Giveback Group, that receives a commission when it sends the retailers an online customer. 

There's nothing unusual about the arrangement—except that part of that commission goes to a Christian charity selected by the customer, and the list of charities said customer has to choose from includes Christian groups that loudly oppose homosexuality. When a Seattle man found out that Microsoft customers who buy through the CGBG were then able to donate a portion of the commission Microsoft paid the CGBG to anti-gay causes, “I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, Microsoft,’” he said. His online petition quickly resulted in the software firm cutting its ties to CGBG; more petitions spurred Apple and other firms to do the same. But CGBG says it’s just giving customers a choice, and Christian groups say they’re facing discrimination for Biblical values. Mike Huckabee, meanwhile, calls the petition effort “economic terrorism.”