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Brighton and Its Pleasures: the UK’s Gay Paradise

By Steve Weinstein | Monday Aug 16, 2010
At the center of Brighton is the city’s most famous landmark: a gigantic pleasure palace. Built for George IV while he was the Prince Regent to his father, mad King George III, the Royal Pavilion provides the perfect metaphor for Brighton.

Abel Engineered a Transformation

By Thomas Barker | Monday Aug 16, 2010
It’s the late fall of 1980. The streets are empty in South Beach. The quiet beachside community of retired residents closely resembles a gigantic old folks’ home - hardly the bustling world capital of music, modeling and muscle that it would morph into in

DJ Profile :: Twisted DEE AND Phil B

By J. Montgomery Buchanan | Saturday Aug 14, 2010
With August here, you can look forward to one of the month’s big events - the party that you have been waiting for since last August. Now in its fifth year, Fire Island Pines’ "Ascension" has grown from a single beach party to an entire weekend of parties

Burning Man

By Steve Weinstein | Tuesday Aug 10, 2010
The collective dance experience takes on an entirely new meaning at Burning Man. The annual tribal event takes place in Northern Nevada’s Black Rock Desert 100 miles north of Reno in the days surrounding Labor Day.

Two Decades of Black & Blues

By Mark Thompson and Robert Doyle | Sunday Aug 8, 2010
Montreal’s Mega Dance Party Celebrates a Milestone in the Fight Against AIDS

In Search of Sunrise

By Jamie Nicholes | Saturday Jun 26, 2010
This is a bit of a flashback, but the unmixed versions have just been released and they’re so worthy of mention, I couldn’t resist. The first volume of In Search of Sunrise was released in May 2000, and the sequel followed quickly in December.

Gay Bars, Gay History

By Steve Weinstein | Friday Jun 25, 2010
More than gin joints, they were our town hall, our town crier, our safe havens - and they still have a role to play in our lives

DJ Spotlight :: DJ Chus

By Michael Lavers | Wednesday May 19, 2010
Fiercely proud of their Spanish roots, Chus + Ceballos have capitalized on a sound derived from their native land that has become their trademark. The native MadrileƱos are more than willing to bring their unique Iberian flair to dance floors and Circuit parties around the world.

Hop To It

By J. Montgomery Buchanan | Tuesday May 18, 2010
Kangoos will improve posture, while they give you a full cardio workout. You only have to worry when you’re not moving. Mario Jone’t Green’s classes show you how to use these fabulous, unique fitness shoes.

Alegria At Ten

By Mark A. Thompson and Robert E. Doyle | Monday May 17, 2010
It was the last weekend of April 2000. In Washington, nearly a million LGBT people converged on the Capitol for the Millennium March. For many people, the highlight of that historic weekend in D.C. was the afterparty at the Post Office Pavilion. Produced by a visionary Brazilian with a background in theatrical production, the party was a major success and immediately became the template for what would become one of the most popular parties around the world. The man behind the magic that night was Ric Sena.

Life Ball

By Steve Weinstein | Sunday May 16, 2010
Over 40,000 people participate. The highlight is a spectacular, Vienna-style ball inside the historic City Hall. Elton John, Scissor Sisters, Grace Jones, and Kylie Minogue have all performed at this event. The finale is a glittering fashion show - Donatella Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, and many other A-list designers have presented their creations. Best of all, this mega-event has raised over $16 million for AIDS groups in Europe and Africa.