Storme-a force of nature, who now resides in Room 609 of a nursing home in Brooklyn. She’s a Lesbian who was there that night working as a bouncer at the Stonewall Inn in 1969. Storme DeLarverie fought for her rights, and is allegedly The cross-dressed bouncer who was first beaten by the police which commenced the riots (that lady was never identified). Unfortunately, Dementia has taken over the 89 year old heroine, but does remember things here and there. DeLarverie remembers being a Jewel Box Revue performer at the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Clearly, if Ms. DeLarverie’s memoirs existed, it would be something to sink yourself into and marvel at this woman’s fight for rights before the fight started.
Even though she was weak on the Pride holiday, DeLarverie had her mind focused to go to the parade. During the interview she took off her slippers and looked for her walking shoes with the intentions to attend, however her body is too weak to participate, but her heart still marches onward. Thank you Storme DeLarverie, you are a true inspiration. To read more CLICK HERE
41 Years Ago today, the Gay rights movement was catapulted to headlines as brave LGBT’s in New York City, who were tired of being discriminated against, were pushed to far at the Stonewall Inn Bar by the police. Although Gay movements have occurred prior to Stonewall, this one was special because of the multiple days of rioting and triumph our community endured. Thank you to those who were there this night decades ago. We would not be who we are today without your strength.
Though not in NYC, we loved virtually following the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck all summer long, make sure you don’t miss it this summer.
THE BIG GAY ICE CREAM TRUCK we hear tastes as good as it looks. One post on their site has a description of the “Monday Sunday is a waffle cone lined with Nutella, twist ice cream, Dulce de Leche, sea salt, and whipped cream.”
The View Bar in New York City, NY will be havind a DVD release party for Nearlife Production’s film Boycrazy along with other short-musical films. Marcos has a small role, but you can see him act, sing, and dance. Directed by the talented John Sobrack, Boycrazy takes a short peek into the life of a young professional torn between two men…What’s a guy to do?
Back in 1950, the word TEMPERAMENTAL was a code word for HOMOSEXUAL. Written by Jon Marans, directed by Jon Silverstein, and starring Michael Urie, “The Temperamentals” tells the story about two Gay men, Harry Hay and Rudi Gernreich, who fall in love and form the first Gay rights organization in pre-Stonewall U.S. If you are in NYC, check it out! CLICK HERE
A few years back, when I was doing an off-broadway show in New York City, we were very happy to stay and visit the Chelsea Pines Inn.
Gay owned and operated, Chelsea Pines inhabits a 5 story walk-up row house that was built in the 1850s. Formerly a single family home, the Chelsea Pines has gone through a number of name changes, but still has its pre-Civil War charm. In 1983, the late Sheldon Post and his boyfriend, Jay Lesiger, purchased the property and converted it to an inn which boasts rooms that have their own unique decor and omage to a golden Hollywood star. Mr. Lesiger still owns and operates it along with his current spouse Tom.
My favorite things of the inn were the free chocolate chip cookies they keep out all day and of course their cat who looks over the building and yard. If you are going to NYC, consider staying at the Chelsea Pines, the Chelsea location is great and prices are reasonable!
On Tuesday, December 22nd, our friends of Lampkin Music Group will present Danny Lerman’s return to the well known jazz haut, Iridium Jazz Club, in New York for a special night with special guest vocalist and current “Gypsy of the Month“, Jazz/Broadway singer Devin Richards, from Broadway’s newest hit, “Finian’s Rainbow”.
Shows are 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00. Two drink minium.
Please RSVP @1-212-582-2121.
“Danny Lerman and his Little Big Band” features Trumpet player Duke Jones and musical director/pianist Haim Cotton along with Pakeshi Ogura on guitar, Dwayne Perdue on drums, Billy Grant on Bass. Danny on Alto, Soprano and Tenor saxophones. The show will feature music from Danny’s current CD “Meow Baby” including “Imagine” featuring vocals by Devin; “Amadeus Kiss”, “South Beach Serenade” and several Christmas classics for the holiday season.
Storme-a force of nature, who now resides in Room 609 of a nursing home in Brooklyn. She’s a Lesbian who was there that night working as a bouncer at the Stonewall Inn in 1969. Storme DeLarverie fought for her rights, and is allegedly The cross-dressed bouncer who was first beaten by the police which commenced the riots (that lady was never identified). Unfortunately, Dementia has taken over the 89 year old heroine, but does remember things here and there. DeLarverie remembers being a Jewel Box Revue performer at the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Clearly, if Ms. DeLarverie’s memoirs existed, it would be something to sink yourself into and marvel at this woman’s fight for rights before the fight started.
Though not in NYC, we loved virtually following the 
The View Bar in New York City, NY will be havind a DVD release party for Nearlife Production’s film Boycrazy along with other short-musical films. Marcos has a small role, but you can see him act, sing, and dance. Directed by the talented John Sobrack, Boycrazy takes a short peek into the life of a young professional torn between two men…What’s a guy to do?
A few years back, when I was doing an off-broadway show in New York City, we were very happy to stay and visit the Chelsea Pines Inn.
