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HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND CHEERS TO 2026!

AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE, WE FIND OURSELVES REFLECTING ON THE JOURNEY WE’VE TAKEN TOGETHER, AND OUR RECENT 35TH ANNIVERSARY. In a world that continues to change at lightning speed, we are so grateful to have you alongside us - whether you’ve been with METROSOURCE for years or are a recent addition to our magazine family.

This year, our team worked hard to bring you stories, ideas, and voices that inspire, challenge, and entertain. From exploring the latest trends and innovations to celebrating the people and moments that make life special, it has been our privilege to curate content that resonates with you and highlights life through the LGBTQ lens.

In this holiday issue, we have curated products to help your skin sparkle, events to brighten your festivities, and the undisputed King of Christmas – Jonathan Bennett - on our cover. But Christmas isn’t the only holiday that Bennett sprinkles with his signature star power, as he continues as the official host of Times Square New Year’s Eve for the 10th year. Representation, romance, and real change - these are the values that Jonathan Bennett is bringing into 2026.

With the holidays being a time for reflection, connection, and gratitude, we would like to take a moment to thank you for your unwavering support. Your feedback, your engagement, and your passion for what we do continue to drive us to push the boundaries of creativity and excellence. You are the reason we do what we do, and we are so thankful for each and every one of you.

Looking ahead to the new year, we are excited for what’s to come… with fresh voices, new topics, and exciting stories in the works. We are committed to making 2026 even more inspiring, thought-provoking, and entertaining.

From all of us here at METROSOURCE, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season. May this time bring you moments of rest, laughter, and connection with family and friends, and may the year ahead be filled with adventure and endless inspiration.

Thank you for being a part of our family. We look forward to sharing another amazing year with you.

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December 2025 / January 2026 | VOLUME 36, NO. 6

CULTURE

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TRAVEL

Avery Cochrane rises with infectious queer pop anthems, while Hallmark’s Finding Mr. Christmas returns with festive flair. Pet Shop Boys unveil Volume, a sweeping visual retrospective. Provincetown’s Holly Folly brings joyful LGBTQ+ holiday traditions, Jinkx & DeLa dazzle on tour, and Gay Pride Apparel celebrates the season with inclusive holiday style.

GROOMING

30 Sparkle this Holiday Season

42 Pride in the Pour Celebrating Global LGBTQ+ Winemakers

48 Elevation 2026 Up to Snow Good at the Ultimate Gay Ski Week

VIEWS

4 EDITOR’S LETTER Happy Holidays and Cheers to 2026!

CURATED

BY

MICHAEL WESTMAN

AVERY COCHRANE SHAPESHIFTING ON A SATURDAY NIGHT

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AMONG THE BEST-KEPT SECRETS IN UP-AND-COMING POP MUSIC, AVERY COCHRANE IS A DYNAMIC QUEER INDIE POP SINGER-SONGWRITER FROM SEATTLE, KNOWN FOR HER EMOTIVE LYRICS, CINEMATIC SOUND, AND CHARMING LIVE PERFORMANCES. Since emerging onto the scene, Avery has garnered widespread attention for her unique ability to capture raw human experiences in lyrics while maintaining a classic pop sound.

Avery’s recent single, a bombastic queer anthem called “Existential Crisis at the Tennis Club,” had multiple viral moments on TikTok, and her release, Shapeshifting On A Saturday Night, has made an even more significant impact having landed on some of Spotify’s most coveted playlists, including Fresh Finds and Pop Rising.

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With a reputation for engaging audiences both online and in person, Avery is an LGBTQ artist poised for bigger stages and deeper connections in 2025 and beyond. Visit orcd.co/shapeshiftingremix to listen.

• The Mistletoe Meet-Cute Challenge: Improvisational acting tests designed to assess romantic chemistry and quick wit.

FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS

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THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REALITY COMPETITION SERIES, FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS SEASON TWO, IS SET TO ELEVATE HALLMARK’S “COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS” PROGRAMMING BY GIVING 10 ASPIRING LEADING MEN THE CHANCE TO EARN A COVETED ROLE IN A BRAND-NEW HOLIDAY MOVIE. The eight-episode second season expands on the format, challenging a new group of hunky contestants—each representing the diverse, charming qualities of a classic Hallmark hero—to prove their holiday spirit and undeniable chemistry. The prize is a role in an upcoming Countdown to Christmas movie, but to win, the contestants must demonstrate they check all the “tinsel-filled boxes” through a series of festive, yet challenging, trials, including:

• The Festive Flavor Test: Baking and decorating challenges that test their domestic charm.

• The Christmas Spirit Challenge: Community service projects and heartwarming activities that reveal their genuine kindness and sincerity.

Guiding the 10 hopefuls through the holiday hijinks is Jonathan Bennett, returning as the charismatic host. As Hallmark’s established “holiday cover model” and a fan favorite from several network classics, Bennett brings his signature sparkle, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm to the competition. Joining the panel as the lead judge is the quick-witted and beloved actress Melissa Peterman. Known for her comedic timing and down-to-earth demeanor, Peterman will assess charisma, acting chops, and leading-man potential, making the final decision on which star truly deserves the title of “Mr. Christmas.”

Mr. Christmas is built upon a foundation of stellar production talent, guaranteeing a series that is both hilarious and genuinely moving

The Jeffersons, Good Times). The series delivers the authentic, heartfelt storytelling Hallmark viewers adore, while introducing a fresh, contemporary approach to holiday romance. The show’s core narrative is inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir, The Pink Marine. This inspiration suggests that Finding Mr. Christmas will look beyond typical archetypes, focusing on genuine connection, diversity in love, and the complex journeys contestants take to find acceptance and their own version of a happily-ever-after, aligning with Hallmark’s expanding vision for inclusive holiday programming. The winning contestant will immediately transition from reality competitor to leading man, earning a featured role in an upcoming Countdown to Christmas movie, making Finding Mr. Christmas the ultimate pipeline for the next generation of Hallmark holiday heartthrobs.

– Creator and Co-Showrunner Andy Parker (Tales of the City, Imposters); Showrunner Jennifer Cecil (Umbrella Academy, One Tree Hill ); Executive Producer Norman Lear (All in the Family,

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PET SHOP BOYS VOLUME

PUBLISHED BY THAMES & HUDSON (APRIL 2026)

PET SHOP BOYS ANNOUNCE THE FORTHCOMING PUBLICATION OF VOLUME, A 592-PAGE HARDCOVER BOOK PUBLISHED TO COINCIDE WITH THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RELEASE OF THEIR 1986 DEBUT ALBUM, PLEASE. It will be published by distinguished international art publishers Thames & Hudson on April 7, 2026.

Pet Shop Boys Volume updates, in a different format (6.25 in x 9.25 in), the 2006 publication, Catalogue, with a full creative retrospective of everything visual produced by PSB with their designers, Farrow, in the 20 years since. Volume is therefore the complete visual record of Pet Shop Boys from 1984 to 2024. The 592-page book includes PSB’s entire visual output in chronological order including sleeve artworks, video stills, film and performance images, stage sets and costumes, photo shoots, publications, merchandise and more. It also features photographs, designs, and productions by celebrated collaborators including Farrow Design, Eric Watson, Wolfgang Tillmans, Martin Parr, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Zaha Hadid, Derek Jarman, Es Devlin, and Tom Scutt which are accompanied by short commentaries and captions by writer and long-term PSB collaborator Chris Heath and comments from Pet Shop Boys and Farrow, plus the original 2006 text by author Philip Hoare.

Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe commented: “To compile all of our artwork, stage designs, and video productions into one book seemed like a daunting prospect but we are delighted with the resulting book. Volume is indeed an impressive volume and also a tribute to the long creative relationship between us and Farrow Design.”

The book also features a new conversation between PSB and Chris Heath, a new Introduction by art and design historian Libby Sellers, and a Foreword by Turner Prizewinning artist Jeremy Deller. The book will be published on April 7, 2026, and is available to pre-order now in both a standard hardcover edition and a signed and numbered limited edition presented in a slipcase.

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JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW NATIONWIDE

(THROUGH DEC 30, 2025)

THE WIDELY ACCLAIMED HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA, “THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW,” IS AN INTERNATIONALLY TOURING PRODUCTION STARRING TWO OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND CELEBRATED QUEENS IN DRAG HISTORY: BENDELACREME AND JINKX MONSOON. This critically praised Christmas institution, now in its eighth year, is consistently hailed by Entertainment Weekly as the “reigning queens of Christmas.” Far exceeding a standard drag show, the performance is a full-scale

“wintertide wonder” that blends Broadwaylevel spectacle with sharp, original comedy.

Audiences can expect a “bomb cyclone’s worth” of entertainment, featuring: overthe-top camp spectacle and “jaw-dropping fashions,” side-splitting gags and whip-smart comedy, often tackling holiday dysfunction and creating queer comfort through allegory, brand new songs (with original compositions by Major Scales) alongside annual fan favorites, and heartfelt storytelling and thrilling dance numbers.

Throughout its run, the show has taken the pair on wild adventures, including meeting sentient Christmas treats, twisting space-time with Dickensian Ghosts, and even leading a rescue mission in the Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets.

Jinkx Monsoon is an award-winning actress, comedian, and recording artist, and is recognized as the first and only drag queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race twice (Season 5 and All

Stars 7). She is also a breakout Broadway star, having broken box office records during her celebrated run as Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago.

BenDeLaCreme is an awardwinning producer, director, writer, and global drag icon, known for her quick wit and sharp mind following standout runs on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 and All Stars 3. She directs the production and works to make philosophy, politics, and literature accessible through her signature style of high camp entertainment.

For full tour dates, ticketing information (including available VIP Add-ons such as photo opportunities and Q&As), and details on the The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, you can visit the official website at jinkxanddela.com

HOLLY FOLLY: PROVINCETOWN’S 2025 LGBT HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

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HOLLY FOLLY IS PROVINCETOWN’S ANNUAL LGBTQ+ HOLIDAY FESTIVAL, KICKS OFF THIS YEAR FROM DECEMBER 5-7, 2025, WITH EXPANDED WEEKEND ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 12-14, AND 19-21, 2025. Known as one of the nation’s oldest and largest queer holiday celebrations, Holly Folly offers a weekend packed with camp festivities. In previous years, the highlights have included the Jingle Bell Run & Champagne Brunch, where participants run down Commercial Street in their bathing suits, drag bingo, and holiday sing-alongs.

Visitors can enjoy a holiday market, dance parties, and performances by local entertainers. The exciting venues that are a part of the Holly Folly festival are the following: The Town Hall, The Vault, Tin Pan Alley, and The Red Room. Join in for the

unique and exciting Provincetown traditions this year. One of the most notable ones is the Christmas tree of Provincetown, which is made entirely from Lobster pots! Stay up to date with the Provincetown Business Guild website to ensure you are informed about all upcoming event details, which will be announced soon.

Visit ptown.org for information.

GAY PRIDE APPAREL HERE & QUEER FOR THE HOLIDAYS VISIT

SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER WITH A COLORFUL TWIST! Make The Yuletide Gay Premium Ugly Sweater features the phrase “Make The Yuletide Gay” in vibrant rainbow colors, paired with festive Christmas motifs. Soft, cozy, and fun, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with pride and humor. Get ready to turn heads at your next holiday gathering!

Gay Pride Apparel is a NYC-based brand founded in 2019 by Jesus & Sergio, two first-generation Mexican-Americans and proud members of the LGBTQ+ community. Their mission is simple: empower and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community every single day—not just in June. The idea was born during Pride 2018 in New York City, when they saw the rainbow streets washed away on July 1st. They realized that Pride shouldn’t disappear after one month, and from their small apartment launched to ship over 65,000 orders worldwide. More than a shop, Gay Pride Apparel is a movement—built on visibility, inclusivity, and the belief that Pride is every day.

Visit them at gayprideapparel.com.

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CELLOVOCI

QUEER MUSIC TO OUR EARS

BY ALEXANDER RODRIGUEZ

SEPARATELY, THEY ARE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT. TOGETHER, THEY FORM CELLOVOCI, MUSIC’S LATEST POWERHOUSE HITTING THE SCENE HARD. Two parts voice, one part cello, add in some piano, Branden and James and Effie Passero mix classic and modern-day pop with style and sensuality that instantly sets them apart. In their early formation, they have already toured internationally, enjoyed a sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall, and released multiple albums. With their individual credits, it is not surprising this merge of talents is flying out of the gate. Married couple Branden and James have been together for almost a decade. Singer Branden was a finalist on America’s Got Talent and cellist James has been featured with Olivia Newton-John, Bernadette Peters, and Idina Menzel, just to name a few. Singer-songwriter Effie Passero was a semifinalist on American Idol and enjoyed multiple tours with Postmodern Jukebox, racking up millions of views on the group’s YouTube videos. Every one of CelloVoci’s songs is a journey. They often mashup music you never knew could go together, for example, “Bésame Mucho” and “Hotel California,” or “Chasing Cars” and “The Rose.” If you’ve seen them perform live, you know that in one moment the pathos of their music will bring you to tears, and in the next, they will have you tapping your feet. At the end of their concert, you are emotionally exhausted after the beautiful journey they have taken you on. They met by chance while waiting out Covid in Puerto Vallarta. They agreed to take part in a fundraiser for the staff of a local theater and instantly sparked chemistry with each other. They joined forces and performed together for a number of livestreams during the pandemic. Effie’s ability to sing everything from opera to rock to musical theatre to pop attracted Branden and James, who often incorporate those same elements in their work. Effie was taken with the couple’s personality and musical ability. The fact that the friendship just automatically added to the mix made it impossible for them not to make music together. The creative process has been a journey for them, challenging and complimenting each other to make the most of their skills. Touring, recording, and performing together, they have learned a lot from each other.

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Effie: I learn from Branden and James every time we travel, each conversation, and especially each performance. The nuance they have, and the way they carry themselves not only as musicians but as people is very impressionable and inspirational. No matter the circumstances they rise together. So, I’ve learned so much about what it means to be a team player, and how collaboration can be such a beautiful thing. I’m so used to protecting my craft and keeping it so close to my heart, but Branden and James have shown me beauty in opening up to others and creating together.

Branden & James: Effie has this superpower to make herself so vulnerable onstage when you least expect it. You can hear it in her lyrics, the way she phrases vocal lines, and the utter pain and heartbreak that can show up in her vocal versatility. In life, Effie never really takes anything too seriously. Her personal code is that you can be nice to others, no matter how talented you are. We see this tremendous respect Effie has for humanity in her every day.

As queer artists, they are able to bring that texture and sensibility to their work. There is a sensitivity to and awareness of emotions and creativity that is heightened. Their audience and fan reach is far beyond the LGBTQ community. Their group, and as individuals, are not hindered by labels. Perhaps this is the formula we need to build bridges between the queer and conservative sides. They don’t feel the need to add pomp and circumstance to their queer identity, they let the

Our core audience is mainstream, heterosexual baby boomers, which is the bulk demographic of the classical-crossover genre. Because we often play shows for this demographic in rather socially conservative areas, we’ve become accustomed to not sharing about our sexuality. At first, we felt that this was somehow hiding a part of who we are. We aren’t ashamed of our queerness at all, we are very open and public about it on social media. But, if our show doesn’t have a particular queer billing, we don’t think it’s always necessary to talk about our sexuality.

Their shows are hitting no matter where they go. In their opinion, what is it that audiences respond to the most?

When people come to classical crossover recitals/concerts, they are not expecting such free-flowing spirits on stage. The three of us together are so sibling-like and silly, it is apparent within the first five minutes just how much we love each other. Not only do people respond highly to our music, but they speak so highly of our love for each other and how rare that is to see on stage these days. Our genuine love and respect that we showcase for each other on stage is something people carry home with them. We would love to say we are inspiring others to act the same. Audiences also really love how we take a piece they grew up with and put a fresh spin on it. We are not dissecting a classic and making it “wrong”, but breathing new life into

a song maybe your mother sang to you growing up and bringing those memories back in full force. Audiences really appreciate that the most.

Their debut album, Happy Days along with their first Christmas Album A Christmas Gift are stunning, capturing the emotion, the storytelling, and the musical prowess of their live shows. Keep the Kleenex box handy, it will move you to emotion. In a world of noise, electronic beats, and autotune, this is a fierce reminder of the power of actual music. Their mashup of “You Are My Sunshine” with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” melted our hearts. What were some of the group’s biggest challenges in bringing the show to an album?

The recording studio is like a vacuum - void of any energy exchange with an audience. The microphones aren’t forgiving at all, and every weakness is picked up and amplified. It can be a frustrating and disheartening process. But, unlike with live performance, it is possiblewith a lot of patience and perseverance - to listen and refine things until they are just right.

The love and affection between Branden and James is palpable. But even the best couple can be put to the test when creating music, traveling, and performing, while having to take care of all the other parts of being married. How do they maintain a healthy relationship while in such a creative working partnership?

Branden: James and I are very lucky. We are the dearest of friends. I always say that if we weren’t together, we’d probably be best mates who would still spend endless amounts of time

music speak for itself.

together. I have a very strict rule in our relationship: we never go to bed with an unresolved argument. We are adults, and there is nothing we can’t resolve with some mature conversation. I maintain the same rules in our working relationship. If we ever have an artistic disagreement, we always resolve it before we go on stage. Audiences are much more perceptive than some give them credit for. If our energy is off, the audience knows. I never want to show that side of us to an audience that negates our mission of bringing people together and healing them with our music. This rule of resolution has served us very well over the past 10 years relationally, and nine years musically. We feel very blessed because we understand some groups have irreconcilable differences that ultimately lead to parting ways. If we stick to our formula, there will always be peace in our union, I think.

With all the performances under their belt, all of the places they’ve visited, and all the audiences they’ve learned from, how has their music changed the most from their early years?

James: It’s funny actually, because we still perform a lot of arrangements we made in our first years together. The likes of “Hotel California,” “Hallelujah,” and our medley of music from The Phantom of the Opera, have become fan favorites that we can’t seem to stop playing. In saying that, I think we’ve certainly developed as performers - maturing in our delivery and deepening our musical instincts with one another because we spend so much time together. I think what’s helped us to last as a couple is the fact that we are great friends who genuinely enjoy spending time with one another, and we’re committed to doing the hard work of maintaining a long-term personal and working relationship.

A lot of the couple’s music deals with love – the difficulties, the happiness, the heartbreak. How does being a couple shade those songs?

It makes it real. When you’re living the things that you’re singing about/expressing through music, it makes it much more honest and vulnerable because you’re able to relate to what you’re performing. A lot of people comment on how much they love our connection on stage - it’s a comment we often get from people who have just seen us for the first time. I don’t think it is possible to fake that. People notice it because it’s real, and we tap into it (both consciously and subconsciously) when we’re on stage.

Effie is a complete chameleon. With punk rock hair, tattoos, and bold fashion, she challenges

norms as she launches into a sweet soprano singing the hell out of opera. She can also rock it out, she can also transform songs like “Creep” into a heartbreaking ballad. Give her jazz or musical theatre? She’s got it. Watching her transform on stage is watching a master artist. She’s also very down to earth and remains humble. Her career and her life have had many iterations, with milestones like American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox just pin posts amid her journey.

I’ve been singing since I was five. I’m incredibly lucky to say that with everything my little heart desired, my mom was there to make it happen. So, from musical theatre to opera, to songwriting- the evolution into American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox is a result of having a supportive parent. Obviously, there was a lot of demanding work and tears, and not everything was supportive all the time, but I am the person I am today because of all the different versions of me I got to meet. Each stage taught me resilience, and how to appreciate criticism instead of taking it so personally. Especially through American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox, I learned how to become a frontwoman and not depend so much on my piano. My piano was always such a crutch for me! I was scared to be up front and center, and it definitely wasn’t natural for me when I first started. With the help of all my other musician friends, I became more confident in my capabilities and now really love being a lead singer! There is still so much more to learn and I’m excited to see what comes next.

Touring with Postmodern Jukebox globally not only showed her a different side of the world but also made her a viral video hit. From their filmed music videos to audience video captures of her performances, the views started racking up.

Postmodern Jukebox has been not just lifechanging, but lifesaving. Like so many of us during the pandemic, I was very unsure of the future of music and live performance. So, when I got that initial email to see if I was interested in joining their post-pandemic tour, of course, I cried and was so elated. I swore to never take another performance for granted ever again, regardless of the size of the audience. There are too many on-stage memories to share, but there was one recently that was very moving to me. I performed “Hallelujah” to an audience in Finland, and by the end, most everyone was standing and waving their hands in the air. Part of me always finds it funny because it is *not* the religious song so many people think it to be, but this particular night it seemed like that song weighed heavily on many people’s hearts.

JAMES AND I ARE VERY LUCKY. WE ARE THE DEAREST OF FRIENDS. I ALWAYS SAY THAT IF WE WEREN’T TOGETHER, WE’D PROBABLY BE BEST MATES WHO WOULD STILL SPEND ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF TIME TOGETHER.”

They were crying and shouting and made me feel like we were in some kind of revival. It was wild.

Her success has come at the cost of having to overcome life’s challenges. If you follow her on social media, you know she doesn’t hide behind smoke and mirrors. Emotional highs and lows, career lulls, heartbreak, and a tough childhood are just a part of who she is as her successes. Sharing this with her fans is not to create content, it is to tell her real story.

Like a lot of people, I didn’t have the most amazing childhood. I had my brothers, and we were each other’s rocks, but sharing feelings wasn’t really a thing until I was much older. Music became my way to share how I was feeling, and as I got older my songs became more relatable to other people. As I understood the responsibility we hold as artists to share our gifts, it also became apparent to me that not only do people want to celebrate our successes, but they appreciate and find comfort in our struggles. No one is alone, no matter how much it might feel to someone at that moment. So, a certain song, or a certain poem, no matter how Shakespearean or simple in its message- might save a life. Vulnerability is a strength, and being authentic is something more people should strive to be. So if I can inspire others to be that way, I will be proud of that.

With everything that she has accomplished and been through at an early age, and with a world of possibilities ahead of her, what is she most proud of looking back on?

Looking back on my life, I can say I am proud of many things. My musical accomplishments always surprise me when I look back on them. You forget so much of what you do! Next year I am singing at the Sydney Opera House. If someone had mentioned that to little 13-year-old Effie, I would have laughed, but now it’s a reality. I am so proud of how far I have come, from that little weird black sheep in the middle of nowhere Californian agriculture town. But now, I am most proud to say that I am continuously striving to be better. As a woman, as a friend, as a musician. I’m at the age where I would love to be remembered for my music, but I’d love most to be remembered as a good person. ■

For more information about their tour dates, album, and some behind-the-scenes fun, check them out on IG: @CelloVoci

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JONATHAN BENNETT

REPRESENTATION AND ROMANCE RING IN 2026

DECEMBER BRINGS COZY SWEATERS, KITSCHY STYLES, AND CAMARADERIE BY THE MILE. We exchange heartfelt gifts with our loved ones and ironic gifts with our quirky friends, wrapping them all in a kingdom of ribbons, bows, and panache aplenty.

And every kingdom needs its ruler. Cue Jonathan Bennett.

“The Gay King of Christmas!” Bennett gleefully announces his next-level nickname to kick off our conversation.

“Christmas is a really wonderful, magical time for many people,” beams the star of mega hits like Mean Girls, Halloween Wars and The Groomsmen trilogy. But Bennett balances his eternal optimism with a healthy dash of empathy. “I also think it’s a really hard time for many people. And so, in telling queer love stories to a mainstream audience, I realize that part of my job is to give everyone, but especially queer people, something that they can look forward to and something where they can feel like Christmas is for them as well.”

That merry mix of humor, heart, and the human condition form the foundation of Bennett’s most recent telemovie triumph.

“Keller Christmas Vacation is actually loosely

BY KEVIN PERRY

based on my own life. My dad used to take us on a houseboat trip every year with me and my siblings, who didn’t get along. And the reason he would do that is he said, ‘You guys have to talk to each other cause you’re on a boat and there’s nowhere to go.’

Bennett transformed his IRL ick into inspiration, Hallmark Channel style.

“He called it ‘forced family fun’ and over the years of doing that, it actually helped us grow closer. So, I thought, what a fun idea for a Christmas movie. What if we put a dysfunctional family, where the siblings are at odds, and we dropped them on a Christmas market river cruise in the middle of Europe? Because when you take this gorgeous background of all the Christmas markets and the Vienna Cathedral, and you add a family that’s arguing, it’ll be a movie that so many people relate to… Most families have dysfunction in them, so over the holidays, having a family that everyone can relate to and say, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s my brother, or that’s my sister,’ I thought was so funny.”

When it came time to fill the roles of his Keller siblings, Bennett pulled off a SUPER casting coup.

“I’ve known Brandon Routh since we were on soap operas in New York City together,” Bennett recounts. “Everyone mistook us for each other. They thought I was him and he was me. When I booked Mean Girls, everyone kept asking him if he was Aaron Samuels and when he got Superman, everyone asked if I was Superman. So jokingly, we said we have to play brothers in a movie someday. When I created Keller Christmas Vacation with Tracy Andreen, I knew right then and there that Brandon was the guy to play my brother.”

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s holiday gold!

Hallmark movies fall into two distinct categories: BGK or AGK - Before Gay Kiss or After Gay Kiss. One momentous same sex lip-lock puckered its way into history when Bennett and his on-screen hubby snuck a seasonal smooch in the Hallmark original film The Christmas House It was a seismic smackeroo, changing the fabulous face of the brand for (gay) good.

“I knew from that first kiss I did back in 2020 that my mission now is to tell queer love stories and formulate them for a mainstream audience so that way we can change hearts and minds. It’s such a responsibility that I don’t take lightly and it’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.”

But Christmas isn’t the only holiday that Bennett sprinkles with his signature star power.

“This will be my 10th year as the official host of Times Square New Year’s Eve and it’s the best job in the world. I get to stand center stage in the middle of Times Square for six hours and ring in the New Year, which is such a wonderful time because a lot of people need new beginnings or need closure from the past year. So even though New Year’s Eve is a party, it’s really an emotional experience for some people. So, to get to stand there and lead the party for six hours, it’s just magic is what it is.”

Abraca-awesome! Bennett has a blast weaving wonder from year to year, and he’s often joined by his soulful soulmate Jaymes Vaughan (this month’s GED Magazine cover artist).

“Times Square Alliance, who puts on New Year’s Eve, they’re such advocates for equality and inclusion. They’ve actually had my husband come up and host a bunch of segments with me. We actually are the first gay couple to ever host New Year’s Eve. I mean sure, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen hosted, but we’re the first gay *couple* to ever be seen on camera hosting the biggest party in the world where all the eyes are watching and that’s a huge deal.”

Huge is an understatement … by a factor of a billion.

“We are the official live stream from Times Square,” Bennett announces. “It’s seen by almost a billion people that night. That’s a lot of eyes! And so, to go up there and have a relationship on New Year’s Eve just like every other straight couple is really powerful.”

Representation, romance, and real change - these are the values that Jonathan Bennett is bringing into 2026. Exhibit A: his recent trip aboard the Norwegian Joy spawned a docuseries entitled Christmas at Sea, which follows fortunate fans and their favorite talent on a holiday themed voyage to the Caribbean.

“The Hallmark Christmas Cruise is a really amazing experience,” Bennett exclaims. “Hallmark fans are the best fans in the world. We got to go on a cruise ship with 6,000 fans, 18 of the Hallmark stars, and have a giant Christmas party at sea for five days.”

The heartthrob surfs a tide of smiles as he continues, “We get to interact with the fans here, listen to what they have to say about our movies and hear what Hallmark Channel

means to them, and you get to meet them and give back to them and take pictures with them and you know to support them the way they support us.”

As bright as Bennett’s future is, he has a delightfully Zen way of focusing on the queerand-now. The dreamiest of dreamers, he recently fulfilled a life goal when he starred on the Broadway stage in Monty Python’s Spamalot. His Sir Robin is a whirlwind of sight gags and scaredycatlike reactions. Drawing rave reviews from Manhattan crowds and ensemble castmates alike, Bennett is the embodiment of enthusiasm. Even in the course of our interview, he bounces

from topic to topic with unbridled zeal for every exchange.

“Are we gonna talk about Finding Mr. Christmas?”

Bennett discusses his hit reality show like a kid on the morning of December 25th, eager to show off his favorite gift.

“Watch the show, dammit! It’s so good.”

You heard the man: tune in and fan out!

“Finding Mr. Christmas is the Hallmark Channel’s search for the next Christmas movie star,” narrates Bennett. “What we’re looking for in the next Christmas movie star is the five qualities you need to be a Hallmark leading man which

are: you have to be charming. You have to be funny. You have to have a sense of humor. You have to be kind, and you have to have a whole lotta heart and of course you’ve gotta look good in and out of a Christmas sweater, because that’s part of the job.”

Sexiness is all in a day’s work. And that work gives Bennett endless joy as a creator, producer and host of Finding Mr. Christmas

“This season, we put the guys through different acting challenges based on the tropes of all of the Hallmark movies. So, we gamify the meet/cute, we gamify the first date, we gamify the kiss at the end of the movie. All the tropes that we’ve come to know and love from Hallmark movies, we actually make each of those a challenge for the guys.”

Challenge accepted! So, what are some of the star’s standout moments from the series?

“One of my favorite challenges is the meet/cute where we put the guys on snow skis and they had to do a scene with Hallmark legend Janel Parrish while they were skiing downhill, they had 10 minutes to learn their lines, and then they had to perform the scene skiing downhill and saying their lines and they had one take to get it right. That’s one of my favorite challenges. Another one of my favorite challenges is with Ali Sweeney, who’s another Hallmark legend. The guys had to go on horseback and perform their scene while riding horses on a first date and that was absolutely brilliant and hilarious to watch because half the guys had never ridden horses before ... and you can tell. That gives us some great reality TV.”

If you want to be America’s next sweetheart, sourpusses need not apply.

“Anyone with a bad attitude is a dealbreaker usually,” assesses Bennett. “They have to be on set with a crew and cast and get along with everyone and have an upbeat, fun attitude and be grateful to be working. I think that’s what every Hallmark star does.”

It’s more than a job; it’s a festive philosophy.

“What’s so great about Finding Mr. Christmas is, sure it’s a reality competition, but really it’s a show about bonding and brotherhood.”

Brimming with pride, Bennet declares, “Our 10 guys come into the show as competitors, but they leave as brothers because it’s not your average reality show where there’s fighting and drink throwing. Ours is pure Hallmark Channel, so it’s completely the opposite. It’s these guys coming in and actually supporting each other, being vulnerable, and helping

each other through the competition. By doing that, they’re showing the traits of a Hallmark leading man, but they’re also becoming better themselves because when you help others succeed you end up shining and that’s what this show’s about.”

Bennett’s projects draw you in until you feel like you’re part of his orbit, his inner circle, and his electrifying presence. The audience loves him, but they also fuel his passion for the next yuletide hit.

“The best way that you can support us is to just watch Finding Mr. Christmas and to watch Keller Christmas Vacation.”

Breaking the fourth wall, Bennett speaks directly to you, so get ready to swoon. “By watching, you’re supporting us and I think it’s really magical when the community comes

together and supports each other.”

Caring courses through Bennett’s veins. He is a GLAAD award winner, a Human Rights Campaign honoree, and the recent recipient of a coveted spot on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. Theater, philanthropy, laughter, and longevity - achievement is Jonathan Bennett’s love language, and it’s sharper than Cupid’s arrow.

He does it all with ease, he does it all effortlessly, and he does it all for the next up and coming gay artist whose biggest holiday wish is acceptance.

“I make TV shows and movies where the queerness is celebrated and embraced because, for a lot of queer people, Christmas can be a little tough. It’s the time when people go home to their families and sometimes their families aren’t as welcoming as others. So, it can be a

BY WATCHING, YOU’RE SUPPORTING US AND I THINK IT’S REALLY MAGICAL WHEN THE COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER AND SUPPORTS EACH OTHER.”

really crunchy time. I thought if I can just make some movies and shows that queer people can watch during the holidays and feel seen and feel loved and maybe laugh a little bit, then that’s my mission.”

Whether you’re stuck on a holiday houseboat or feeling adrift in a sea of intolerance, Jonathan Bennett issues a royal reminder: your orientation is a gift. You belong to the big, boisterous, and bitchingly brash kingdom of queer belonging. All hail the Gay King of Christmas! ■

THE

SYNONYMOUS STYLE AND FASHION OF

MILAN AND ARMANI

BY MARK A THOMPSON

Armani jacket worn by Richard Gere in American Gigolo,1980, as part of Armani exhibition at Pinacoteca di Brera

Photo by MRNY

OVER THE COURSE OF A FIFTY-YEAR CAREER, GIORGIO ARMANI’S SLEEK DESIGN SENSIBILITY HAS EMBODIED THE RISE OF ITALY’S FASHION AND ECONOMIC CAPITAL. Most of us can still recall when we first encountered Armani style, the signature drape of his clothing, the louchely elegant jackets, the color he defined as “greige.”

For me, it was the opening night of American Gigolo, a sold-out screening in San Francisco. There had been rumors for weeks about Richard Gere’s nude scene but the 1980 film became far more revolutionary for its impact on men’s fashion. It was a film that propelled both Armani and Gere into the stratosphere where Armani remained throughout his career.

It’s easy to imagine Armani on Milan’s grand Piazza del Duomo where the city’s 14th-century cathedral, constructed entirely of marble, flanked by Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest and most opulent shopping arcade. And you can easily imagine Armani strolling across the piazza toward Teatro alla Scala, Milan’s 18th-century opera house. It was Armani’s genius to fuse Milan’s three most notable landmarks into an Italian business model that manifested the intersection of the ecclesiastical, the mercantile, and the dramatic.

That sense of drama is immediately apparent upon entry at Armani Hotel Milano where guests are greeted at reception seven floors above the city. It was Armani’s objective to create an entrance that rose above the quotidian and lifted guests into the ethereal. Armani spent a lifetime creating red carpet entrances, and guests who enter Armani Hotel Milano are guaranteed their catwalk across the hotel’s polished marble floors.

Giorgio Armani Milano, Per Amore Pinacoteca di Brera photo by GettyImages

Giorgio Armani Milano Per Amore at Pinacoteca di Brera

photo by @agnese bedini @melaniadallegrave @dsl studio AB 5257

Armani Hotel Milano is the second of Armani’s hotels, the first opened in 2010 in Dubai in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. For his hotel in Milan, Armani chose a classic 1937 building designed by the Italian Rationalist architect Enrico A. Griffini. Armani designed a dramatic two-story glass addition that rises atop the building like a panoramic conservatory. Throughout the day, the play of sunlight and shadows create a cinematic chiaroscuro setting for guests while the unobstructed views offer a bird’s-eye perspective on the city skyline. One of the many marvels of this glass structure is evident only from an aerial view which reveals Armani’s signature A.

Centrally located in the heart of Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan’s fashion district, Armani Hotel Milano welcomes guests with a personalized host and concierge known as a Lifestyle Manager who arranges customized spa treatments, personal trainers, dinner reservations, and tickets to special events. After an

overnight flight from the States, the choice was breakfast or a treatment at Armani/Spa. I chose both. Located on the hotel’s top floor, Armani/ Spa overlooks the city with a relaxation pool and personalized treatments from professional massage therapists. At breakfast, I filled my plate with buffalo mozzarella which I slathered on Italian breads, followed by Italian dolci. Restraint is not an option when eating in Milan.

Armani loved Milan’s Brera neighborhood for its bohemian charms and vibrant street life. Imagine an amalgam of Paris’ Montmartre and London’s Bloomsbury, buzzing with a variety of caffès and boutiques, galleries and ristorantes. Armani Hotel Milano is a short stroll away from Pinacoteca di Brera where 120 of Armani’s creations are displayed amidst the museum’s collection of Italian paintings that span the 13th to the 20th century.

For the first time since Pinacoteca’s opening in 1809, painting and fashion are juxtaposed to highlight fashion’s role in shaping cultural and

aesthetic narratives. As you wander through the galleries, it becomes increasingly apparent how Armani drew upon the history of Italian fashion for his own creations. The exhibition features numerous dresses and suits worn by Armani’s many celebrity ambassadors. True fashion aficionados will be inclined to play Name That Star before reading the placards that detail the backstory behind the garments. And yes, Richard Gere’s gigolo sport coat is included.

For a 21st-century viewpoint on Milan, Porta Nuova is Milan’s high-tech center, home to Italy’s highest skyscraper and some of Milan’s most exclusive residential towers. What was previously a neighborhood of industrial wastelands and obsolete railroads was transformed in the late 1990s into a $2.5 billion mixed-used district of star-chitecture. The widely acclaimed Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) is a two-tower residential and office complex, notable for its vertical façade planted with 5,000 shrubs and more than 800 trees. On the short walk back to Armani

Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Porta Nuova, Milan, Italy. Photo by MRNY

Hotel Milano, visitors pass through Corso Como, a neighborhood widely celebrated for its nightlife and entertainment options.

At the base of the block-long Armani Hotel Milano, Emporio Armani beckons like a siren with its own ristorante and Caffè Milan. On the opposite corner of the building, there’s a NOBU restaurant with an underground private members club. In addition to the hotel’s 95 rooms and suites, Armani Hotel Milano features an in-house florist known as Armani/ Fiori as well as a well-curated bookstore, all of which are elegant exemplars of Armani’s clean minimalism.

The hotel’s expansive junior suites are sleek urban spaces which include a circular vestibule with its own curvilinear pocket door. There’s also a separate living room with Juliet balcony, a king-sized bedroom with adjoining walk-in closet, and a spa bathroom. Rooms are furnished in Armani’s signature “greige” with polished surfaces, lustrous textiles, and iPad room controls for lighting, windows, draperies, in-room dining, and concierge. The marble bathrooms are large enough for yoga practice while the soaking tub and rainforest shower could easily host a thruple.

In the evenings, well-heeled Milanese

Armani Hotel Milano Welcome Area. Photos courtesy of Armani Hotels

Armani Hotel Milano Lounge

gather at Armani/Bamboo Bar where Armani’s signature A floats atop the ice in the house’s white Negroni. At Armani/Ristorante, twilight glistens across an onyx checkered floor that recalls the films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. There’s elegance in the air as the city lights sparkle.

As for the food, as Executive Chef Francesco Mascheroni states, “I cook what I like to eat: traditional recipes…inspired by international cuisine but drawing on Italy’s gastronomic heritage.” A perfect example is the chef’s tajarin pasta dish, a tangle of noodles rich with egg yolks and sea urchin and nori seaweed. For dessert, it was tiramisu with mascarpone ganache, whipped white chocolate, and meringue. After such delicious decadence, a plate of Italian confections and friandises seems almost unnecessary, but, like me, you’ll probably eat them all anyway.

In keeping with its high levels of service and hospitality, Armani Hotel Milano is a Legend member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For those guests seeking a legendary experience in Milan, Armani Hotel Milano and Preferred Hotels & Resorts have created Tailored by Armani: A Dream in Design which offers frontrow access to an Armani fashion show along

with a private fitting at the Armani atelier, as well as a three-night stay for two guests in the Presidential Suite at Armani Hotel Milano. The exclusive experience includes spa treatments, signature cocktails, and an in-suite dinner for two created by chef Mascheroni. It’s the sort of once-in-a-lifetime gift designed for that extra nice and naughty person in your life.

As I wandered through Quadrilatero della Moda on my last night in Milan, I marveled at how the city has evolved since my first visit as a university student. Back then, Armani was just getting started and now his touch is evident throughout the city. His life serves as a reminder for all of us to follow our dreams. ■

Giorgio Armani Milano, Per Amore Pinacoteca di Brera

Porta Nuova.

Photo by MRNY

ATWATER

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Need a little extra holiday hydration after a day in the cold? Designed to keep things simple, ATWATER helps guys look fresh and confident without all the fuss. Get holidayready with their Arctic Horizon Holiday Gift Set - Three full-size essentials: Heavy Armor, Eye Armor, and Skin Armor Face Scrub. With a limited-run, crisp white steamer-trunk box, this is gift-ready presentation with removable holiday sleeve. Best-of-season value: $65, valued at $97 (33% off).

SPARKLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

BY JEFFREY JAMES KEYES

THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US, WITH FESTIVE GATHERINGS, SNOWY DAYS, AND THE JOYFUL HUSTLE AND BUSTLE. Why not add some new sparkles to your grooming routine this season? From screen-induced skin fatigue to winter dryness, these carefully curated grooming kits, gift sets, and self-care essentials have got you covered. Whether you’re seeking a new skincare ritual, treating yourself to a scented experience, or simply looking for stocking stuffers, this guide will help you find the ideal products to celebrate the season in style.

BEAU DOMAINE

Brad’s Complete Routine us.beau-domaine.com

Beau Domaine’s Brad’s Complete Routine, a collaboration between Brad Pitt and the Perrin family, offers a luxurious men’s skincare ritual inspired by Provence. This three-step routine starts with the Cleansing Emulsion, followed by The Serum—applied with smoothing, upward motions for absorption. Complete the ritual with either The Cream for normal to dry skin or the Fluid Cream for normal to combination skin. Packaged in eco-friendly bottles made from recycled glass and wine barrels, this routine features patented GSM10® and ProGR3® ingredients to combat aging. $279

Perfum Discovery Set fablerune.com

Scent is a whisper from the unseen, a thread woven between memory, emotion, and the elemental world. The perfume scent collection is an intuitive offering — each fragrance a sacred blend of ancestral botanicals, ethereal resins, and grounding earth notes, designed to anoint your skin with intention and transformation. More than a fragrance, each perfume is a ceremony — an invisible veil of protection, a sanctuary in motion, a ritual of self-expression. Whether you seek the warmth of ritual fire, the stillness of sacred woods, or the gentle embrace of florals carried on the wind, our scents move with you, shifting and evolving as your journey unfolds. Breathe deeply. Adorn yourself in essence. Let scent tell your story. Set includes 12 perfume rollers. $89

CELLCOSMET

Hydra-Glow Spa Ritual cellcosmet.com

Cellcosmet, a Swiss brand, was inspired by the pioneering work of Professor Paul Niehans in cellular therapy. They’ve built on decades of research to develop the CellControl™ method, preserving the efficacy of bioengineered cellular extracts. The brand’s commitment to sciencebacked, luxury skincare is evident through their exacting standards and the work of their experts, including Dr. Jérémie Soeur, a leader in skincare science and innovation.

The set includes: Ultra Vital (50 ml)- Intensive Revitalizing Cream; Ultra Intensive Elasto Collagen-XT ( 4 X 1.5 ml)- Hydrating-Firming Cellular Serum; Cellular Eye Contour Cream (30 ml)- Smoothing eye cream’; Activator Gel (60 ml)- Rinse-off toning treatment increases microcirculation and oxygenates the skin; and

CLARINS

ClarinsMen

Grooming Essentials Gift Set

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The ClarinsMen Grooming Essentials Gift Set from Clarins is a limited-edition, 5-piece holiday collection perfect for men’s daily grooming needs with must-haves and barber-approved essentials. Active Face Wash gently cleanses and removes impurities without drying out the skin, while preparing it for a shave. Shave and Beard Oil smooths and softens clean-shaven skin (or trimmed beards) with nourishing plant oils. Does-it-all Super Moisture Balm helps skin recover from extreme conditions, soothes postshave irritation, and energizes skin. Keep it all together in a sleek toiletry kit. $79

DR. ROSSI DERM Skin Refine

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Dr. Rossi Derm’s Skin Refine Duo, priced at $258, combines the transformative powers of The Night Synthesis and The Catalyst to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles while calming skin irritation. Both formulas are infused with Dr. Rossi’s proprietary Bio-Theriac® complex, known for its clinically proven efficacy. The Night Synthesis is a rich night cream that promotes cellular repair while locking in moisture, making it ideal for all skin types. The Catalyst, a silky daily serum, works to even skin tone and boost firmness while addressing multiple skin concerns in one formula. Dr. Rossi, a pioneer in sensitive skincare, created these luxurious treatments after noticing that traditional products often aggravated his patients’ conditions. His mission is to provide effective, non-irritating solutions for all skin types, helping individuals achieve their healthiest skin without the use of harmful ingredients. Packaged in a fully recyclable luxury box, this duo not only supports skin health but also aligns with eco-friendly values. $258

HERBIVORE

The Gem Set

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A treasure trove for your top shelf. Discover a new ritual with Herbivore’s bestselling serums and oils powered by plant-based ingredients. Herbivore’s Bright & Bouncy Bestseller Serum Kit offers a trio of effective, plant-based serums to boost radiance, soften lines, and deeply hydrate. The set includes five products, including the Cloud Jelly Hydration Serum with moisturelocking mushrooms, NOVA Brightening Serum with turmeric and vitamin C, Lapis Facial Oil to calm redness and irritated skin, Bakuchiol to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and Phoenix for deep moisture. Herbivore was founded in 2011 by Alex Kummerow and Julia Wills in Seattle, with a mission to create clean, plant-based skincare.

Inspired by their backgrounds in herbal medicine and cosmetic chemistry, the duo crafted smallbatch solutions that grew into a global brand known for effective, natural products designed for all skin types. $45

KIEHL’S

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Kiehl’s Since 1851 celebrates the holidays with their 2025 Holiday Advent Calendar, featuring 24 iconic skincare products behind each door. Priced at $152 ($292 value), the set includes many bestsellers like the Ultra Facial collection, Deep Pore Cleansing Mask, and others. With festive designs, the calendar offers a daily skincare surprise, making it a perfect gift to give or keep. Kiehl’s, known for years of effective, paraben-free skincare, continues its commitment to innovative formulas and sustainable packaging, honoring its apothecary roots in New York’s East Village. $152

Soap Collection

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Oprah’s Favorite Things 2019 Luxury Soap Collection by La Chatelaine ($73) is a perfect gift, beautifully presented in a limited-edition Winter White tin with vibrant florals. Made in Provence with ethically sourced, natural ingredients, these triple-milled, vegetable-based soaps are enriched with shea butter, argan oil, and vitamin E for a luxurious, moisturizing lather. Scents include Gardenia, Coconut Milk, Lemon Verbena, Cherry Almond, Shea, and Wild Fig, crafted by perfum ers in Grasse, France. La Chatelaine’s soaps are cruelty-free and free from colorants, parabens, and phthalates, offering a pure, indulgent expe rience. $73

The Massage Candle prohibitionwellness.com

Give the gift of warmth and relaxation this holiday season with The Massage Candle from Prohibition Wellness. This luxurious soy candle offers a comforting blend of wood sage and peony, filling any room with a cozy, inviting aroma. Once the wick is blown out, the candle’s rich mix of coconut and hemp seed oils melts into

KORRES

Advent Calendar 2025 korres.com

The KORRES Advent Calendar 2025, priced at $119 ($428 value), brings the essence of Greek nature to the holiday season. Packed with 24 skin care and body-care surprises, including full-size icons and limited-edition Greek favorites, the 2025 Advent Calendar is thoughtfully designed with four interlocking puzzles for a playful, col lectible experience. This limited-edition treasure delivers endless joy all season long. The products are dermatologically tested, vegetarian-friendly, cruelty-free, and packaged in recyclable materials, reflecting KORRES’ commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. KORRES collaborates with local farmers, forming a network of over 10,000 people to source ingredients sustainably from Greece’s diverse landscapes, where over 6,000 plant species thrive. Founded in 1996 by pharmacist Georgios Korres, the brand honors traditional natural remedies while leveraging modern innovation to create high-quality skincare inspired by Greece’s rich botanical heritage. $119

RAW SUGAR Strengthen rawsugarliving.com

Strengthen by RawSugar Men offers a 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner for growth reviving and thickening. Raw Sugar believes in celebrating authenticity, self-care, and clean living. With a mission to inspire love from the outside in, they use organic extracts, follow strict EU fragrance guidelines, and stick to a cruelty-free, no-harm philosophy. Their signature packaging is made with 30% recycled plastic, aiming for 100% by 2030. RawSugar keeps things simple and refreshing, while staying kind to the planet. $11.99

SNOW FOX

Ceramide & EGF Treatment Orb snowfoxskincare.com

The Ceramide & EGF Treatment Orb by Snow Fox Skincare is a potent solution designed to instantly hydrate, firm, and rejuvenate dry or stressed skin. Featuring a blend of five ceramides and vegan Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), this innovative orb delivers over 12 active ingredients in a freeze-dried form, ensuring maximum purity and effectiveness. Ideal for post-laser treatments or sensitive, flaky skin, it enhances the effects of Snow Fox serums, promoting skin barrier recovery and long-lasting hydration. Founded by Phoebe Song, Snow Fox Skincare focuses on clean, natural ingredients, driven by her personal journey with inflammatory rosacea. The brand’s mission is to create effective, mindful beauty

VOESH

Hand Balm Discovery Set voesh.com

Discover all four of our signature scents in one hand balm set. The Hand Balm Discovery Set includes 1 oz. balms in Hinoki & Lavanda, Fig & Amber, Black Tea & Rosé, and Neroli & Patchouli, each delivering a unique sensorial experience. These balms combine featherlight, non-greasy hydration with nutrient-rich ingre dients like mango seed butter, vegan squalane, turmeric extract, shea butter, and organic virgin olive oil for soft, nourished skin. Complete with a VOESH Brown Mini Vanity Bag, this travel hand balm set is like perfume in your pocket anytime, anywhere. $33.60

ZODICA

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Delight the zodiac lover in your life with Zodica Perfumery’s Mind Body Soul Gift Set, a luxurious trio designed for each star sign. This set is a sensory journey that brings the essence of the cosmos into everyday self-care. Each kit includes a TSA-approved mini-perfume, a multi-use hair perfume serum that doubles as a dry body oil, and a nourishing lotion infused with organic aloe vera. Accompanied by an intention card to set the mood, it’s perfect for tossing into your travel bag or freshening up after yoga. Founded by Kristi Moe, an industry veteran, Zodica Perfumery is dedicated to sustainable, artisanal creations that celebrate individuality with celestial-inspired fine fragrances, crafted over three years with the world’s finest ingredients. Each scent reflects the emotion and season of its sign, with notes like Aries’ cinnamon, amber, and vanilla, or Pisces’ neroli, water lotus, and cucumber. Wear the scents by sign, season, or attraction, and release intention into your day with an accompanying poem for each fragrance. Handcrafted in the USA, cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free, this

PALM SPRINGS: THE ULTIMATE LGBTQ+ GETAWAY

BY MICHAEL WESTMAN

ARE YOU READY TO TRADE YOUR EVERYDAY BLUES FOR SOME FABULOUS DESERT HUES? Because we’re about to spill the tea on the ultimate LGBTQ+ getaway: Palm Springs! Get ready to pack your cutest swimwear, your most dazzling caftans, and your thirst for adventure, because this iconic oasis is calling your name.

Nestled in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs has been a haven for queer travelers for decades, offering a unique blend of old-school Hollywood glam, breathtaking natural beauty, and a vibrant, welcoming community. It’s the kind of place where you can be unapologetically you, soak up the sun, and dance until dawn with your chosen family.

Descanso Pool

When it comes to accommodations, Palm Springs truly delivers with a spectacular array of gay resorts that cater to every whim. Looking for a tranquil escape with a touch of Zen? Descanso Resort is your serene sanctuary, offering a clothing-optional environment, lush gardens, and a “Hollywood Modern” vibe that’s all about relaxation and rejuvenation. Recognized by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award, Descanso’s amenities include a heated pool, spa, and a communal fire pit for cooler desert evenings. Guests also enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and a poolside lunch. With spacious and well-appointed rooms, it blends Spanish/ Mediterranean architecture with chic, contemporary comfort. The fully fenced grounds ensure privacy and peace of mind.

If you’re craving a more social atmosphere with a dash of mid-century cool, Santiago Resort is a perennial favorite. Imagine sleek architecture, sparkling pools, and a friendly, fun-loving crowd. It’s the perfect spot to make new friends and soak up the desert sun in style. Guests rave about the large, heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and complimentary continental breakfast. Its location gives easy access to nearby art and dining. Santiago is a classic, sought-after destination for comfort and community.

Descano Balcony Suite

Santiago Santiago Fire Pit

And for those who appreciate the finer things in life, Twin Palms Resort offers an upscale experience with beautifully appointed rooms, a stunning pool area, and a sophisticated ambiance. It’s ideal for a romantic getaway or a luxurious escape with your besties. They elevate the experience with complimentary continental breakfast and poolside lunch. Rooms boast king-size pillow top beds and sleek marble bathrooms with rain showers, many featuring private patios. Grab one of the bicycles provided and go explore!

As the sun sets over the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs truly comes alive! The nightlife here is legendary, offering everything from lively dance floors to intimate lounges. The Arenas District is the heart of Palm Springs’ LGBTQ+ nightlife, with many spots to visit. Two essential stops on your itinerary are BlackBook Bar, known for its award-winning craft cocktails, friendly bartenders, and a chic, intimate setting perfect for mingling and making connections. And they serve a menu of American comfort food – incredible burgers and a mean Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. Indoor and outdoor seating and always the best people-watching! And for a classic Palm Springs experience, you absolutely have to hit Hunters Nightclub. It’s a cornerstone of the gay scene, boasting a spacious dance floor, DJs, Go-Gos, and a lively atmosphere that keeps the party going strong. Get ready to strut your stuff and sing along to all your favorite anthems!

Palm Springs is a foodie’s paradise, with a diverse culinary scene that ranges from casual bites to upscale dining. You’ll never go hungry in this town!

Twin Palms

Twin Palms Room

Blackbook Nashville Chicken Sandwich

For a lively and colorful dining experience, Lulu California Bistro is a must-visit. Its vibrant patio and extensive menu of American and Californian cuisine make it a popular spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner. It’s always buzzing with energy and has a very popular Happy Hour in the bar. Also great people watching from the patio.

If you’re in the mood for some classic American comfort food with a chic twist, Trio Restaurant is a fantastic choice. With its retro-modern decor and delicious dishes, it’s a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Executive Chef Gladys Lizarraga leads a globally inspired, California cuisine menu that is modern and approachable. Signature dishes include the house-made biscuits, Beet Tartare, Duroc Pork Chop, and house-made pastas.

For a taste of sophistication and exquisite flavors, Zin American Bistro offers a refined dining experience with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Dishes include favorites like Prince Edward Island mussels, macadamiacrusted chicken schnitzel, and a famous Zin burger. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner.

Trio

Zin American Bistro

Hunters

Lulu

And for those craving authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern flair, Clandestino offers a delightful array of dishes in a stylish setting. Get ready for some fresh ceviches, tasty tacos, and fantastic margaritas! Great view, located right near the downtown park and the famous Forever Marilyn statue.

Beyond the resorts and restaurants, Palm Springs offers incredible cultural moments and events. The city’s core identity is celebrated annually during Modernism Week, an 11-day festival held from February 12th to February 22nd, 2026, where you can tour stunning midcentury modern homes, ride a double-decker architectural bus, and soak in the desert’s design heritage. Visit modernismweek.com for all the tours, parties, and details!

Not long after, be sure to make the short trip to neighboring Cathedral City for the highly anticipated 10th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, which kicks off California’s Pride season from March 6th to March 8th, 2026. This high-energy, ten-year anniversary celebration features a weekend packed with live entertainment, community programming, a festival, and the infamous, must-see Bed Race and Parade down Avenida Lalo Guerrero in front of City Hall. Visit cathedralcitylgbtdays. com for all the information and details.

These events, combined with the timeless glamour of the city itself, ensure your trip to Palm Springs visit will be filled with glamour! ■

Clandestino

Clandestino Cocktails

Cathedral City LGBT+ Days

Modernism Week

THE HISTORY OF WINE IS OFTEN NARRATED THROUGH GENERATIONAL DYNASTIES, STOIC FAMILY NAMES, AND LONG-HELD, FREQUENTLY RIGID, TRADITIONS. It’s a world that, until recently, rarely celebrated—or even acknowledged—diversity. Yet, beneath the surface of the world’s most celebrated regions, a quiet but profound revolution has been brewing. Today, a wave of dynamic, openly LGBTQ+ winemakers and winery owners are not just claiming their space in the cellar; they are redefining quality, challenging conventional wisdom, and crafting some of the most exciting and authentic wines on the planet.

This is more than a list of allies; this is a celebration of makers whose identities inform, but do not overshadow, the exceptional character of their work. From the sun-drenched valleys of California to the rugged hills of Piedmont, Italy, these producers are proving that when you bring your whole self to the craft, the resulting wine is all the better for it. Grab a glass—preferably one made by the producers mentioned here—and let’s embark on a global tour of vinous excellence rooted in identity and pride.

PRIDE IN THE POUR CELEBRATING GLOBAL LGBTQ+ WINEMAKERS

BY MICHAEL WESTMAN

County. A crisp, lively sparkling with juicy pear and apple flavors, balanced by a hint of buttery brioche and a zing of citrus zest. Smooth, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant.

• Destination/Contact: Visit Equality Vines Tasting Room in Guerneville, California. Their wines are also available through their online shop and at partner locations across Sonoma. (Tasting Room: 16215 Main Street, Guerneville, California 95446)

• Learn More/Purchase: www.equalityvines.com.

AUTHENTICITY ON THE WEST COAST

The American West Coast, particularly California and Oregon, has long been a hotbed for independent thought and winemaking innovation. It’s no surprise that it hosts some of the most visible and activist LGBTQ+ wine figures.

In Sonoma County, wine isn’t just a beverage; it’s a vehicle for social change. For Equality Vines, there is justice in every glass. Founded by Jim Obergefell (the lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case legalizing same-sex marriage) and Matt Grove, Equality Vines is perhaps the most outwardly mission-driven winery portfolio in the world. Their entire ethos is built around promoting equality, with a portion of proceeds supporting organizations championing LGBTQ+ rights. They source grapes from top vineyards across California, allowing their label to be more flexible and focused on message and quality than a single estate.

• Featured Wine: The “Love Wins” Sparkling Blanc de Blancs is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc from two acclaimed vineyards in Western Sonoma

Husbands Joe Wolosz and Jeff Durham started Gentleman Farmer Wines in 1999, scaling a micro-operation born in a garage into a highly respected small-production label known for high-end Bordeaux blends. Their focus is on creating wines that are generous, elegant, and timeless, mirroring their own sophisticated hospitality roots. They actively donate proceeds to LGBTQIA+ supporting organizations, including Queer LifeSpace and the It Gets Better Project.

• Featured Wine: Their flagship Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted with finesse, showcasing dark fruit, structure, and aging potential, firmly placing them in the premium Napa category while maintaining an independent, artisanal spirit.

• Destination/Contact: Gentleman Farmer is deeply committed to hospitality. They recently transitioned into a new, immersive tasting space known as “The Bungalow” in the St. Helena/Napa area, which presents a tailored, luxurious experience complete with music and hors d’oeuvres. Bookings are essential.

• Learn More: www.gentlemanfarmerwines.com

Equality Vines - Jim Obergefell

Moving down the coast to Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, we find Camins 2 Dreams, founded by wife-and-wife winemaking team Tara Gomez (a member of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians) and Mireia Taribó (originally from Spain). Their name, translating to “Paths to Dreams,” reflects the journey that brought their diverse backgrounds together to produce minimal-intervention, terroir-driven wines.

• Featured Varietals: They excel with unique and sometimes challenging grapes, including a standout Grüner Veltliner and a powerful Spear Vineyard Syrah. Their Spanish heritage shines through in their exploration of Gamay, Grenache, and Carignan, all fermented with natural yeast.

• Destination/Contact: Their tasting room is located in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto, a cluster of warehouses where many Sta. Rita Hills producers craft their wines. It offers an intimate, working-winery experience. (Tasting Room: 1520 East Chestnut Court, Lompoc, CA 93436)

• Learn More: www.camins2dreams.com

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is famous for Pinot Noir, but for Remy Wines, it’s a cradle for Northern Italian varietals. Remy Drabkin is an openly queer winemaker and a true Oregonian, who also happens to be the first woman and first queer-identified person to serve as the Mayor of McMinnville. Since launching Remy

Wines in 2006, she has focused on honoring traditional Italian grapes—a bold choice in a Pinot-dominant region—and weaving a tight social fabric. Remy is also the co-founder of Wine Country Pride.

• Featured Varietals: Look for her singlevarietal expressions of Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, and Lagrein. These wines are Old World in style: structured, food-friendly, and intended to age. Her ‘Three Wives’ label offers accessible blends.

• Destination/Contact: The tasting room is housed in a beautiful 1900s Farmhouse located on the family’s vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA. They welcome visitors for tastings, often available without reservations, but reservations are encouraged for larger groups. (Tasting Room: 17495 NE McDougall Road, Dayton, Oregon)

• Learn More: www.remywines.com

Gentlemen Farmer Wines - Jeff Durham and Joey Wolosz

Camins 2 Dreams - Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó

THE RADICAL EDGE: MINIMAL INTERVENTION AND REGENERATIVE FARMING

The ethos of authenticity is often paired with a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar, leading to experimental, vibrant, and sustainable wines. This new generation sees regenerative farming and social equity as inseparable parts of the winemaking process. Krista Scruggs, founder and winemaker of Zafa Wines (and a key player in the Kalche Wine Cooperative ), is a force for change. Named one of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers, her philosophy is radical simplicity: “Just fermented juice.” Based primarily in Vermont, she champions diversity, equity, and regeneration, treating the land and her workers with the same justice she demands for people.

• Featured Varietals: Zafa specializes in unique co-ferments and natural wines, often blending grapes with fruits like apples and peaches—a move that challenges the very definition of “wine.” Her production is low-intervention, raw, and exhilaratingly expressive. Seek out her orange wines or pet-nats for a vibrant experience.

• Destination/Contact: Zafa often works through a cooperative model and hosts pop-up events and tastings, rather than having a fixed cellar door. Check the website for current events and availability.

• Learn More: www.zafawines.com

Another winery with commitment to low-intervention practices is Terah Wine Co, founded by winemaker and certified sommelier Terah Bajjalieh. Terah Wine Co. is a reflection of her global wine travels (13 harvests across five countries). Terah, an openly queer Palestinian-American woman of color, sources organic and biodynamic fruit from various California microclimates—from Lodi to Santa Clara—to highlight diverse, food-friendly Mediterranean varietals. Her wines are known for their precision, focus, and ability to showcase terroir with minimal manipulation.

• Featured Varietals: A great example of her style is the Skin Contact Vermentino. This wine is natively fermented and aged in stainless steel, offering texture, bright acidity, and layers of citrus and mineral notes, challenging the norms of California white winemaking. She also

produces sought-after Barbera and Sangiovese.

• Destination/Contact: Terah Wine Co. is a small-batch operation focused on the craft. They do not maintain a fixed public tasting room but often participate in local wine festivals (like the Equality Wine Festival) and pop-up events across the Bay Area. Wine is primarily sold via their website and select retailers.

• Learn More: www.terahwineco.com

Birdhorse, founded by Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, focuses on shining a light on “unsung” grape varietals grown in California, moving beyond the ubiquitous Cabernet and Chardonnay. Their wines are dynamic, foodfriendly, and expressive, perfectly capturing the spirit of modern, boundary-pushing California wine.

• Featured Varietals: Birdhorse focuses on Mediterranean varietals that thrive in California’s climate, such as bright, aromatic Verdelho, structured Carignan, and light, refreshing Valdiguié Their low-production, high-quality focus has earned them national acclaim.

• Destination/Contact: Birdhorse is a small-batch operation, prioritizing allocation through their wine club and select retailers. While they do not have a dedicated public tasting room, they host occasional pickup events and popup tastings in the Bay Area.

• Learn More: www.birdhorsewines.com

Zafa Wines - Krista Scruggs

Terah Wine Co - Terah Bajjalieh

In Napa Valley, the husband-and-husband team of Jeff Davis and Greg Brickey craft exquisite wines under the label Majuscule Wine. Their name, meaning “capital letter,” speaks to their belief that wine is a language of the land. They focus on micro-production, working with single-vineyard sites to capture the unique expression of place.

• Featured Varietals: Their focus is primarily on classic California expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Sauvignon Blanc made with a thoughtful, Old-World restraint that allows the delicate vineyard characteristics to shine through.

• Destination/Contact: Majuscule operates primarily by appointment for private tastings, offering a personalized experience in the heart of Napa wine country. (Tasting Room: Mia Carta Tasting Collective, 1209 First Street, Napa, California)

• Learn More: www.majusculewine.com

Birdhorse Wines - Katie Rouse and Corinne Rich

Majuscule Wine - Jeff Davis and Greg Brickey

GLOBAL EXPRESSIONS: FROM EUROPE TO THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

The LGBTQ+ presence is less immediately visible in the historical wine structures of Europe, but queer winemakers are thriving, particularly those focused on organic, sustainable, and family-driven production.

Piedmont, Italy is famous for Barolo and Barbaresco, massive, long-lived wines requiring patience and tradition. Yet, even here, a modern, inclusive sensibility is taking hold.

In the small, focused appellation of Dogliani, Eraldo Revelli and his family operate a small, organic winery, that is deeply rooted in the land. Eraldo is a respected and openly gay voice in a

region that often keeps its private life separate from its public persona. His work champions the local red grape, Dolcetto, emphasizing purity and organic farming.

• Featured Varietals: Eraldo’s focus is on Dolcetto, particularly the Dogliani Superiore, which delivers rich notes of black cherry, licorice, and firm tannins. He also works with other Piedmontese staples, crafting wines that are true to the terroir of Monforte d’Alba. Look for the “Autin Lungh” or “Otto Filari” labels.

• Destination/Contact: The estate is located near Monforte d’Alba, one of the most picturesque towns in the Langhe. Visits are typically intimate and by appointment

only, offering a direct view into a traditional Piedmontese cellar with a modern, welcoming heart.

• Learn More: www.eraldo-revelli-vini.com

The Southwest of France, often overshadowed by Bordeaux, is a haven for small, innovative producers, including some who have brought an international perspective to classic French vineyards. Chateau Lestevenie, situated in the Bergerac region of the Dordogne, is owned by English expatriates who have fully embraced the organic and sustainable methods of French viticulture. While outside the major tourist hubs, their commitment to producing clean, expressive wines—both red and white—has earned them a loyal following.

• Featured Varietals: They produce excellent examples of the region’s diverse offerings, including a crisp Bergerac Blanc (typically Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend) and a vibrant Bergerac Rouge (Merlot/Cabernet Franc). These

Eraldo Revelli - Claudia Revelli

Chateau Lestevenie

wines are known for their freshness and clear expression of the fruit.

• Destination/Contact: The Chateau is a charming stop in Saint-Méard-deGurçon. They welcome visitors for tours and tastings, often with the winemaker/owner leading the experience. Given their location, it is a perfect stop on a relaxed drive through the French countryside.

• Learn More: www.chateaulestevenie.com

SOUTH AFRICA: HOSPITALITY AND HIGH-ALTITUDE GLAM

South Africa’s winelands, particularly those surrounding Cape Town, are globally recognized for their quality and welcoming environment, often ranking highly for LGBTQ+ travelers. While specific small LGBTQ+ owned estates are often difficult to track due to the size of the industry, the region embraces inclusivity. Many LGBTQ+ certified operators run tours through this region, ensuring a celebrated experience.

While not explicitly owned by an LGBTQ+ couple, Cape Point Vineyards is a must-visit, often highlighted by queer tour operators for its welcoming atmosphere, stunning setting, and commitment to excellence. Located in the coastal hamlet of Noordhoek, this vineyard is known for its incredible high-altitude Sauvignon Blanc.

• Featured Varietal: The Isliedh Sauvignon Blanc, their flagship wine, is a complex, barrel-fermented white that defies expectations for the varietal. It exhibits texture, depth, and layers of citrus and mineral notes.

• Destination/Contact: The vineyard offers panoramic views over the Atlantic, with an upscale Braai (barbecue) experience available. For an exclusive experience, many LGBTQ+-certified tour operators can arrange private hilltop tastings.

• Learn More: www.capepointvineyards.co.za

While not an exhaustive list, many others we have highlighted in the past, these winemakers, owners, and operators are quietly leading the charge for a more equitable, sustainable, and innovative industry. They embrace heritage while refusing to be bound by outdated conventions, leading to wines that are vibrant, authentic, and truly expressive of both the land and the hands that made them.

Next time you’re selecting a bottle, seeking out these names is more than a gesture of support; it’s a guaranteed path to discovering exceptional wine that tastes all the better for the integrity and passion poured into it. ■

Cape Point Vineyards

UP

TO SNOW GOOD

AT THE ULTIMATE GAY SKI WEEK

ELEVATION 2026

DROP YOUR SPEEDOS, PULL ON YOUR LONG JOHNS, GAY SKI SEASON IS UPON US! Search for the perfectly fitted body-hugging onesie that buttons down just so. Or the loose silly unicorn onesie that could almost fit another person in there with you ... but with a scandalous rear window.

More than 20 years ago, LA-based event producer and marketer Tom Whitman put his love of producing big gay events together with his lifelong love of skiing and snowboarding and remixed them into the first Elevation Gay Ski Week in Mammoth Lakes, CA.

The first Elevation in 2003 drew a core crowd of California boys that quickly grew into one of the largest gay ski weeks in the world. Whitman expanded to Park City, Utah and Tremblant, Quebec and the rest is history.

The Elevation Gay Ski Weeks became the gold standard of gay getaways and are now the largest series of gay ski events in the world. Whether it’s Elevation Mammoth – full of CA boys and girls, from SoCal surfer bromos to queer Silver Lake/Bay Area scruffy boys or Mammoth’s Sweet Sixteen baby brother in Park City -- you know exactly what you’re getting into with an Elevation event: the three big Ds...DJs, dancers and drag queens, of course. OK, maybe there is a fourth D as well if you play your cards right.

BY ETHAN LAIRD

While each ELEVATION event has its own local flavor and flair, there are events that are crowd favorites in both Utah and Mammoth: The Onesie Apres-Ski is an ELEVATION Gay Ski Week institution that is both sexy and silly. Where else can you find a collection of muscle boys in ass-less onesies, burner boys in rainbow bodysuits, gaymers in unicorn-horn hoodies, and lumberjocks in wool socks? The Neon Party gives attendees a chance to break out their best blacklight reactive club wear and show their artistic expression via neon body paint.

Brolesque returns to Elevation, with an all-new male dance show that blends camp, sensuality and unapologetic queer artistry. It’s not your typical burlesque show, it reimagines the art form with a bold, masculine twist. “Performing Brolesque at Elevation was incredible,” says Lockhart Brownlie, the show’s choreographer and creator, “Our shows sold out, the audiences were electric, and the production team made the whole experience effortless.”

The communities of Park City and Mammoth have embraced the Elevation events from the beginning. Venue and mountain staff talk about how they look forward to Elevation week every year. “Elevation continues to surpass expectations,” says Stephanie Peterson, a Mammoth local who has worked with the event

for more than a decade. “Here at Mammoth Mountain, it represents far more than a celebration—it serves as a meaningful space where the LGBTQ+ community comes together to connect, feel recognized, and experience joy on their own terms. It stands as a powerful reminder that the mountains are a place for everyone.”

“Each year, when snow starts to fall in November, I get excited for Elevation,” says

Whitman, “I’m super proud of the community we’ve built with Elevation. Every year, it feels like going home.” ■

Info and tickets for the Elevation events are at www.elevationgayski.com Follow @elevationgayski on Instagram for real-time updates.

BABY, IT’S COOL OUTSIDE

BY MEGAN VENZIN

SOME FOLKS GET HIGH ON HOLIDAY CHEER. BUT BETWEEN FAMILY DINNERS, OFFICE PARTIES AND THE ENDLESS SHOPPING LISTS, EVEN THEY MIGHT FEEL A BIT WIPED OUT BY YEAR’S END. If you’re intrigued by the idea of wearing pajamas until the ball drops, we get it.

Self-care is king and if you wanna live the bathrobe life, we will not judge. HOWEVER, we would be remiss if we failed to share an absolutely transcendent array of holiday events that have the power to transport you from your couch to the club, or the dance festival or the drag show… you see what we mean? Your social life deserves some TLC this season — and so do you. So wash your face, throw on a scarf and keep donning the sweatpants if you must, but most importantly make time to experience this magical season of mischief and love.

JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW

DECEMBER 4, 2025

KINGS THEATRE 1027 FLATBUSH AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11226

The holidays are about love, family, connection — and if we’re being real — a sugar plum-dusting of yuletide dysfunction. Audiences will find all of these elements and more at the Jinkx & DeLa Holiday show when the award-winning twosome makes their triumphant return to NYC. This time, Ben DeLeCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring their wacky new “wintertide wonder” to the elegant Kings Theatre in Flatbash. That’s where they’ll unleash a bomb cyclone’s worth of humor, heartfelt stories and jaw-dropping fashions that proves after eight hilarious years, why the show’s beloved creators are still the “reigning queens of Christmas”. Have a gay old time at www.jinkxanddela.com.

GAY‑LARIOUS HOLIDAY LAUGH FESTIVAL

DECEMBER 10, 2025

THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB

318 WEST 53RD STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10019

Get ready to deck the halls with punchlines and laughter when NYC’s funniest LGBTQ+ comedians take the stage at Broadway Comedy Club in Gay-larious: Holiday Laugh Festival. This special edition of Gay-larious will feature a top-tier lineup of queer comics from film, TV, radio and the stage. The holidays are hectic, but these silly pros know just how to keep it light — we’re willing to bet money that this show will be more surprising than that time Linda from HR chose ‘My Back’ for her song at the firm’s Christmas karaoke lounge. Have a chuckle at broadwaycomedyclub.com.

DOM WE NOW OUR GAY APPAREL

DECEMBER 13, 2025

THE CUTTING ROOM

44 E. 32ND ST. (BETWEEN PARK & MADISON)

NEW YORK, NY 10016

He’s baaaaaack! After dark hero and cohost of the smash podcast FixingFamousPeople Dominick Pupa returns to NYC with Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel, his solo show dubbed an “annual skewering of the year that was.” Pop culture and holiday parodies collide in this ever-evolving presentation that will make your sleigh bells jingle. And Dom’s carol-fueled comedy is now a global hit — his performance at The Cutting Room is just one stopoff on his 11-city international tour which will go on to dazzle audiences in London, Toronto and beyond. Get all dressed up because you’ve somewhere to go at thecuttingroomnyc.com.

GHIBLI DREAMS AND NUTCRACKER HOLIDAY JAZZ

DECEMBER 19 AND 20, 2025

THE RED PAVILION

1241 FLUSHING AVE.

BROOKLYN, NY 11237

Anime fanatics and the twirling ballet crowd will find common ground at Ghibli Dreams and Nutcracker Holiday Jazz, a unique presentation set to unfold at The Red Pavilion — Buckwick’s only Asian neo-noir cabaret and nightclub. During this two-night engagement, the enchanting soundtracks of beloved studio Ghibli films such as Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro will collide with the orchestral swells of Tchaikowsky’s classic, The Nutcracker, making for a one-of-a-kind musical mashup you can only find this time of year. Embark on a celebration of cultural fusion at theredpavilion.com

JOSH WOOD PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTS: HORSE MEAT DISCO

NEW YORK 2025

DECEMBER 13, 2025

KNOCKDOWN CENTER

52-19 FLUSHING AVE.

MASPETH, NY 11378

This month, Horse Meat Disco will perform their final Knockdown Center residency of 2025, and they’re put ting everyone on their naughty list. The final shebang will descend upon Ridgewood’s leading multi-venue arts and music space with enough glitz, garland and nostalgic dancefloor melters to bend the laws of time and space. The pioneering UK collective made up of Luke Howard, James Hillard, Severino Panzetta and Jim Stanton is shipping out to their New York ho-ho-home away from home one last time this year to show revelers why they’re a fixture of the global gay nightlife scene. Luis M and Sterling Juan Diaz are in the direct support sleigh for this full-octane finalé you won’t want to miss. Let’s ride at knockdown.center.

HOT RABBIT’S RESOLUTIONS

LGBTQ+ NEW YEAR’S EVE

DECEMBER 31, 2025

VENUE TBA

The LGBTQ+ night people can always depend on Hot Rabbit to throw a hoppin’ party, and this time around the sun is no different. At Hot Rabbit’s annual Resolutions NYE affair, expect a steamy soireé soundtracked by some of the Big Apple’s best DJs alongside live performances from queens and fellow queers. Feeling festive? Last year there were prizes for top contestants in Best Fit, Best Dance and “Lip Sync for Your Life” competitions! Do you have what it takes to stand out? Get all the deets at hotrabbit.com.

ELSEWHERE PRESENTS: SAMA’ ABDULHADI

DECEMBER 31, 2025

99 SCOTT BROOKLYN, NY

If your intentions include ending 2025 on a ripping high note, may we suggest a visit to 99 Scott? Join Palestinian powerhouse Sama’ Abdulhadi as she closes out the year with her big room techno stylings right in the heart of Bushwick. Expect rapid-fire beats, booming bass and unmatched energy in this gritty space when this global superstar arrives. This special show is presented by Elsewhere and comes in addition to their own-multi room affair popping off down the street at 599 Johnson with sets from Mall Grab, Baltra and a loft takeover by Support Women DJs, all on hand to start 2026 off right. Clone yourself and hit them all elsewhere.club.

JOEL AND JULIA’S ADVENT CAROLNDAR THE SHIVA AT THE PUBLIC THEATER

DECEMBER 4-8 AND 11-15, 2025

425 LAFAYETTE STREET (AT ASTOR PLACE)

NEW YORK, NY 10003

Who would be bold enough to write a brand-new Noël for each of the 25 days preceding Christmas? Only Julia Marrison — the Tony nominated star of Death Becomes Her — and fellow Broadway darling, Joel Waggoner of Titanique and School of Rock fame, could be up for such a task. But fear not, the talented twosome prepared an amazing gift for audiences this season — an entire advent calendar’s worth of originals and fleeting improvised tunes all brimming with pure dingle-bongle (their words for holiday cheer, not ours). We can’t think of a better way to get lit on holiday spirits. Countdown to Christmas at publictheater.org.

PIONEERS GO EAST COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: OUT‑FRONT! FEST

JANUARY 3 - 11, 2026

JUDSON MEMORIAL CHURCH

55 WASHINGTON SQUARE S. NEW YORK, NY 10012

If you think January is a slow season for modern movement, think again! Out-FRONT! Fest warms up the calendar with a week’s worth of emotional and evocative performances during this critically-acclaimed radical queer art, film and dance festival, championing a wide range of feminist and LGBTQ works.

This 2026 event is curated and produced by Gian Marco Riccardo Lo Forte, Philip Treviño and Remi Harris of Pioneers Go East Collective, who say, “We are proud to present the work of radical thinker-artists who enlighten, entertain, and promote conversations around aesthetic diversity. With this new platform, presented during the annual arts presenters (APAP) conference in New York, we broaden conversations inside and outside our community to familiarize audiences with the artists’ messages of inclusion, vulnerability and beauty.” That’s a beautiful message to start off the New Year, indeed. Accessibly priced tickets are available at a sliding scale at pioneersgoeast.org.

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NYC 212 949-5085

www jgoldmanlaw com

Law Offices of Thomas Sciacca, PLLC 44 Wall St, 12th Fl

NYC 212 495-0317

www sciaccalaw com

Long & Associates NYC 212 360-0394

www landapllc com

Parker | Waichman LLP 6 Harbor Park Dr Nationwide 800 JUST-CALL

www yourlawyer com

Tesler, Richard, Esq 41 W 72nd St

NYC 212 362-6961

CATERING

Li-Lac Chocolates

West Village: 40 8th Ave, NYC

Greenwich Village: 162 Bleecker St, NYC

Grand Central: 43rd & Lexington, NYC

Chelsea Market: 75 Ninth Ave, NYC

Industry City: 68 35th St, Brooklyn NYC

www li-lacchocolates com

Paul Evans Catering

20 W 20th St NYC

212 924-2280

212 321-1822 NYC

www paulevanscatering com

CLOTHING

Dave’s New York 581 Ave of the Americas, NYC Toll Free

www davesnewyork com

Jackson Boutique www jacksonboutiquenyc com

212 243-4494

800 543-8558

CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION

ABS Design & Construction NYC

www abs-construction-nyc com

212 731-0642

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

Angers, Marc E , M A Oxon, L C S W /L P

Licensed Psychoanalyst, NCPsyA NYC 917 678-7929

Barneson, Jeff, LCSW 119 Washington Place NYC

www jeffbarneson com

212 252-2314

Blatter, Andrew, LCSW NYC 917 442-5213

www andrewblatter com

NEW YORK DIRECTORY

Bloom Psychotherapy NYC 19 W 34th St, PH NYC 347 921-0431

www nycbloomtherapy com

Campbell, Robert D , LCSW Psychotherapy for Individuals & Couples NYC 646 783-8155 www robertdcampbell com

Davies, Ann Conant, M S W , L C S W 740 West End Ave, Ste 1 Cell 917 923-2257

Dicker, Phyllis D , L C S W , A C S W , B C D NYC 718 855-5171

Factor, Rhonda J , PhD 85 5th Ave, Ste 912 NYC 347 834-6057 www rhondafactorphd com

Jarratt, Kent, L C S W 19 W 34th St, NYC 212 947-7111, ext 119 Oceanport, NJ 917 686-6179

www kentjarratt com

Johnson, Thomas E , L C S W Chelsea 212 645-3952

Kingan, Peter L , Ph D 99 University Pl, 4th Fl NYC 917 428-2431

Koetting, Michael E , L C S W

NYC

www koettingpsychotherapy com

McFadden, Stephen, LCSW SEP

435 W 23rd St

NYC

www smcfadden com

Nelson, Joshua, Ph D 71 W 23rd St, Ste 1115

COUNSELING/SUBURBAN

212 741-2606

212 627-8419

NYC 646 512-0043

www jnelsonphd com

Rayhill, Daniel, Ph D 276 Fifth Ave #1101

NYC

Kingan, Peter L , Ph D 31 Oak St

Patchogue, NY

DATING SERVICES

SEE ALSO INTRODUCTION SERVICES

ManMate NYC

www manmate com

ManMate Dinners For 8 NYC

www manmate com

212 683-2454

Ross, Steven, LSCW Union Square 917 406-7900

www stevenrosstherapy com

Schuetz, Volker, PsyD 1133 Broadway #913

NYC

www nychangemanagement com

Schwartz, Alan, M D , Psychiatrist West Village/Chelsea

NYC

Tallent, Marc, Ph D

51 Fifth Ave

NYC

631 447-6425

212 564-4025

212 564-4025

Wheaton, Grant Dating Coach

DENTISTS

212 470-9024

212 727-0923

212 645-5795

http://therapists psychologytoday com/rms/33692

Babushkin, Howard, D D S , L L C 525 West End Ave #1G, NYC 212 874-2880 www manhattanoasisdentistry com

Cassidy, J R , D D S West 10th Dental P C 45 W 10th St

NYC

www west10thdental com

De Bonis, William B , D D S World Wide Plaza Dental Associates 370 W 50th St NYC

www wwpdental com

212 982-5883

212 333-2650

NEW YORK DIRECTORY

DENTIST (CONTINUED) – HAIR REMOVAL

Lew, Spencer, D D S

30 E 40th St #706 NYC 212 286-1717

www nycdental com

LuxDen Dental Center

2579 E 17th St, Ste 11 Brooklyn 718 382-3444 www luxden com

Rosa, John D , D D S , P C

40 Newport Parkway, Ste P-1 Jersey City, NJ 201 626-2700

Sengos, Demetrios, D D S West 10th Dental P C

45 W 10th St NYC 212 982-5883

www west10thdental com

DENTISTS/PERIODONTISTS

Bizzell, Steven J , D M D , D A B P

50-02 5th St Ste B, Long Island City 718 530-6539

www licdentalassociates com

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S

5 W 19th St NYC 212 257-0007

www omniaestheticmd com

DENTISTS/SUBURBAN

Rosa, John D , D D S , P C

40 Newport Parkway, Ste P-1 Jersey City, NJ 201 626-2700 Dermatology

Advanced Dermatology Associates

200 Central Park South #107

NYC ........................................... 212 262-2500 NYC 212 246-0800 www.adv-derm.com

(SEE AD IN THIS ISSUE)

Arora, Navin, DO, FAAD Arora Dermatology 115 Broadway, Ste 1800 NYC 212 244-1252

www aroraderm com

Goldman, Barry D , M D

150 Broadway #111 NYC 212 962-1115

Juva Skin & Laser Center

60 E 56th St #2

NYC 212 421-9501

www juvaskin com

Lumos Dermatology

Peter Chien, MD, PhD

37 E 28th St, Ste 304

NYC 646 820-1716

www lumosdermatology com

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S

5 W 19th St

NYC

www omniaestheticmd com

EMPLOYMENT

212 257-0007

Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)

1700 Stadium Way

LA 213 847-LAFD

www joinlafd org

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

700 E Temple St, B-38

LA 866 444-LAPD

www joinlapd com

EVENT PLANNING & EVENT SPACE/ RENTALS

SEE ALSO CATERING, WEDDING SERVICES

Elite Private Yachts

NYC 866 862-7245

www eliteprivateyachts com

www entertainmentcruises com/new-york

Hornblower Cruises & Events

Pier 40, NYC 646 832-2805

www hornblowerny com/metrosource

Houston Hall

222 W Houston St

NYC 212 582-2057

Patina Events - Brooklyn Botanic Garden Brooklyn 718 307-7133

www patinaevents com

The Riverside Church

490 Riverside Dr NYC 212 870-6762

www trcnyc com

Yachts for All Seasons

NYC 212 534-6380

Cell 917 864-7670

www y4as com

EVENT SERVICES

Big Apple Event Audio Visual 519 8th Ave, Ste 815

NYC 212 518-3175

www avnycrentals com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Ameriprise Financial Services

Lance R Kash, Financial Advisor, CFP 122 E 42nd St #2215 NYC 646 964-9400

Law Offices of Thomas Sciacca, PLLC

44 Wall St, 12th Fl, NYC 212 495-0317

www sciaccalaw com

New York Life/NYLIFE Securities

Marlon J Altoe

420 Lexington Ave, 15th Fl

NYC 646 227-8605 Cell 646 761-4372

www newyorklife com/agent/maltoe

Peloso-Barnes, Julia A , CFP, CPM, CRPC Purchase, NY 914 225-6391

www advisor morganstanley com/the-pelosobarnes-group

FITNESS/GYMS/PERSONAL TRAINERS

Mercedes Club 550 W 54th St NYC

www themercedesclub com

FLORISTS

la Fleur d’Harlem

212 265-1111

203 W 144th St NYC 646 850-5973

www lafleurnyc com

FRAMING

14th Street Framing Gallery

225 W 14th St NYC

GIFTS

Li-Lac Chocolates

West Village: 40 8th Ave, NYC

212 691-8156

Greenwich Village: 162 Bleecker St, NYC

Grand Central: 43rd & Lexington, NYC

Chelsea Market: 75 Ninth Ave, NYC

Industry City: 68 35th St, Brooklyn

NYC 212 924-2280

www li-lacchocolates com

GUEST HOUSES/B&B’S

Chelsea Pines Inn 317 W 14th St NYC

Colonial House Inn 318 W 22nd St NYC

Incentra Village House 32 8th Ave @ W 12th St NYC

www incentravillage com

MisterBandB

www misterbandb com

HAIR REMOVAL

212 929-1023

212 243-9669

212 206-0007

Advanced Dermatology Associates

200 Central Park South #107

NYC

NYC

www adv-derm com

212 262-2500

212 246-0800

Brisk N Posh

NEW YORK DIRECTORY

132 Crosby St, Ste 8E NYC 212 433-4477

www brisknposh com

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S

5 W 19th St

NYC

www omniaestheticmd com

212 257-0007

HAIR REPLACEMENT/REPLICATION

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S

5 W 19th St NYC

www omniaestheticmd com

212 257-0007

Stoller, Roy B , D O 515 Madison Ave, Ste 1205 NYC 212 920-4499

www hairdoctornyc com

HOTELS

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Atlantic City, NJ 609 317-1000 www outatborgata com

Foxwoods Resort & Casino www foxwoods com

The Graham & Co Phoenicia, NY 845 688-7871 www thegrahamandco com

Holiday Inn Manhattan 6th Ave - Chelsea 125 W 26th St NYC 212 430-8500

www hi-nyc com

Hotel Hayden 127 W 28th St NYC 844 423-6004 www hotelhaydennyc com

Hotel Henri 37 W 24th St NYC 844 277-9123 www hotelhenrinyc com

Opus Hotel Vancouver 322 Davie St, Vancouver, BC Canada 604 642-6787 www opushotel com

Sandman Suites on Davie 1160 Davie St Vancouver, BC Canada 604 681-7263 www sandmanhotels com

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St Vancouver, BC Canada 604 331-1000 www sheratonvancouver com

Sunset Marquis

1200 Alta Loma Rd

West Hollywood CA 800 858-9758

www sunsetmarquis com

VIVE Hotel Waikiki 2426 Kuhio Ave Honolulu, Hawaii 808 687-2000

www vivehotelwaikiki com

INSURANCE

HealthSherpa Toll Free 844 346-9476

www metrosource healthsherpa com

INTRODUCTION

SERVICES

SEE ALSO DATING SERVICES

ManMate NYC 212 564-4025

www manmate com

LASER

VISION

CORRECTION

SEE ALSO OPHTHALMOLOGISTS

Coad, Christopher T , M D , F A C S

Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology

157 W 19th St

NYC

212 220-0066

www chelseaeyeophthalmology com

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S 5 W 19th St

NYC

212 257-0007 www omniaestheticmd com

LIPOSUCTION

Marfuggi, Richard M D , D M H, F A C S 50 E 69th St, NYC 212 317-1188 Denville, NJ 973 377-8950 www askdrm com

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S 5 W 19th St, NYC 212 257-0007

www omniaestheticmd com

MARKETING SERVICES

Brand2Fly San Jose 408 763-7924

www brand2fly com

GayVan com Travel Marketing

www gayvan com

OPHTHALMOLOGISTS

Coad, Christopher T , M D , F A C S

Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology

157 W 19th St

NYC

www chelseaeyeophthalmology com

212 220-0066

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S 5 W 19th St

NYC

www omniaestheticmd com

OPTOMETRISTS

Coad, Christopher T , M D , F A C S

Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology 157 W 19th St, NYC

212 257-0007

212 220-0066 www chelseaeyeophthalmology com

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S 5 W 19th St NYC

212 257-0007 www omniaestheticmd com

West Village Eyecare Associates 10 Sheridan Square NYC

212 242-6592 www eyecarenyc com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Samuelson, Stefan T , MD 44 E 12th St, Ste MD1

NYC

NYC

PERIODONTISTS

Bizzell, Steven J , D M D , D A B P

Periodontist 50-02 5th St Ste B Long Island City

212 993-8573

212 594-1600

718-530-6539 www licdentalassociates com

PET SUPPLIES

Nulo Pet Foods nulo com/love

PHARMACIES/DRUGS

Ansonia Pharmacy 446 6th Ave NYC

212 477-0762 www ansoniapharmacy com

Apthorp Pharmacy 2201 Broadway, NYC

Arrow Pharmacy 883 Ninth Ave NYC

212 877-3480

212 245-8469 www arrowpharmacy com

Avalon Chemists 7 2nd Ave, NYC

Bigelow Chemists 414 Sixth Ave, NYC

Chelsea Specialty Pharmacy 171 Seventh Ave

NYC

212 260-3131

212 533-2700

212 255-9900

NEW YORK DIRECTORY

PHARMACIES/DRUGS (CONTINUED) – PLASTIC SURGERY

CVS Specialty

126 8th Ave

NYC ........................................... 212 807-8798

(SEE AD IN THIS ISSUE)

Mayfair Chemists

21 Seventh Ave, NYC 212 242-1444

New London Pharmacy

246 Eighth Ave, NYC 212 243-4987

New York Chemists

77 Christopher St, NYC 212 255-2525 www newyorkchemists com

Thompson Chemists & Thompson Alchemists

137 Thompson St 449 West Broadway

NYC 212 598-9790 www thompsonchemists com

Village Apothecary

346 Bleecker St

NYC ........................................... 212 807-7566 www.villageapothecary.com (SEE AD IN THIS ISSUE)

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Galán, Antonio, PT, DPT, MBA, CHC

RestoreRehab Physical Therapy

664 10th Ave

NYC 212 245-5259 www restorerehabpt com

Symbio Physio Therapy

214 W 29th St, Ste 901

NYC 917 338-6268 www symbiopt com

PHYSICIANS & MEDICAL SERVICES

Advanced Dermatology Associates

200 Central Park South #107

NYC 212 262-2500 NYC 212 246-0800 www adv-derm com

Amida Care

NYC 855 462-6432 www amidacareny org

Astor Medical Group

67 Irving Place, 5th Fl @ E 18th St NYC 212 253-2968

www astormedical com

Central Park Medical Associates

200 Central Park South #107

NYC 212 262-2500

NYC 212 246-0800 www.centralparkmedicalassociates.com

Coad, Christopher T , M D , F A C S

Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology

157 W 19th St

NYC 212 220-0066

www chelseaeyeophthalmology com

Dillon, Stephen, M D

Int Med , Inf Dis

314 W 14th St

NYC

Dormer, Anita L , M D , F A C C P

22 E 72nd St, 5th Fl

NYC

Fonville, T W , Int Med

29 Fifth Ave @ 10th St

NYC

Goldberg, Edward S , M D

Int Med , Gastr

121 E 60th St, 3rd Fl

NYC

Hsu, Ricky K , M D

154 W 14th St, 4th Fl

212 620-0144

212 535-5905

212 674-1020

212 980-8800

NYC 212 627-7560

Icochea, Rosendo S , M D

117 E 18th St

NYC 212 387-9199

Jaeger, Lawrence D�, D�O�

200 Central Park South #107

NYC 212 246-0800

NYC 212 262-2500

www adv-derm com

Jarratt, Kent, L C S W

19 W 34th St, Penthouse Ste

NYC 212 947-7111, ext 119 Oceanport, NJ 917 686-6179

www kentjarratt com

Leach, Eric G , N P

154 W 14th St, 4th Fl, NYC 212 627-7560

Lexington Plastic Surgeons

113 E 39th St

NYC 646 374-2410

www try lexingtonplasticsurgeons com/ metrosource

Mandell, William, M D

Infectious Diseases

31 Washington Sq West

NYC 212 475-8833

Marfuggi, Richard A , M D , D M H , F A C S

50 E 69th St

NYC

212 317-1188 Denville, NJ 973 377-8950

www askdrm com

Maze Sexual & Reproductive Health

Maze Men’s Health

Maze Women’s Health

Maze Labs

Maze Cord Blood

633 Third Ave, Ste 9B

NYC ........................................... 646 585-8980

www.mazehealth.com

(SEE AD IN THIS ISSUE)

Midtown Integrative Medicine

Aziz, Michael, M D , FRSM

509 Madison Ave @ 53rd St, Ste 1111

NYC 212 906-9111

www michaelazizmd com

Namdar, Isaac, M D

Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

425 W 59th St

NYC

1090 Amsterdam Ave

NYC

www newyorkentspecialist com

www namdarmd com

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S

5 W 19th St, NYC

www omniaestheticmd com

Pearl, Alan, M D , Psychiatrist

135 W 70th St, NYC

Samuelson, Stefan T , MD

44 E 12th St, Ste MD1

NYC

NYC

PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr WW Med Spa and Laser Clinic 85-16 Queens Blvd, 2F, Elmhurst, NY

212 262-4444

212 663-2210

212 257-0007

212 724-5188

212 993-8573

212 594-1600

139 Centre St #224, NYC 718 457-0707

www drwwmedspa com

Lexington Plastic Surgeons

113 E 39th St

NYC 646 374-2410

www try lexingtonplasticsurgeons com/ metrosource

Marfuggi, Richard A , M D , D M H F A C S

50 E 69th St

NYC

Denville

NJ

www askdrm com

212 317-1188

973 377-8950

NEW YORK DIRECTORY

PLASTIC SURGERY (CONTINUED) – RETAIL

OMNI Aesthetic MD

Eviatar, Joseph, M D , F A C S

5 W 19th St, NYC 212 257-0007

www omniaestheticmd com

Sexual Health Men

290 Madison Ave 6th Fl, NYC 973 493-7607

www sexualhealthmen com

Skintology

Cosmetical Aesthetics

157 E 57th St, NYC

181 7th Ave, NYC 212 989-6555

www skintologyny com

PODIATRISTS

Ciment, Ethan J , D P M

Collins, Michael, D P M

Chelsea Foot & Ankle Center

37 W 20th St, Ste 308, NYC 646 929-4149

www chelseafootandankle com

REAL ESTATE

Bonavita, David Compass NYC 212 501-8281

www davidbonavita com

Chroughan, Judy

Julie B Fee Sotherby’s

49 Purchase St Rye, NY 914 262-5323

Coldwell Bank Residential Brokerage

JC Waterfront – Team Francesco

Robert G Harris

1 2nd St, Ste 1 & 4

Jersey City, NJ 201 604-4200 Cell 646 334-0559

Enzo Morabito Team

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Bridgehampton 631 537-6519 Cell 516 695-3433

www theenzomorabitoteam elliman com

Hendler, Lisa E

Berkshire Hathaway Blake Realtors Kinderhook, NY 518 929-4519

McGrotty, Amy, JD

Castelli Luxury Real Estate Services Fort Lauderdale, FL 954 347-1732

www amy castellihomes com

Powell, DeWayne A

Town Residential

NYC 917 748-5100

www townresidential com

Prince, Keith A

Brown Harris Stevens

NYC 917 826-3451

www brownharrisstevens com

TF Cornerstone www tfc com

Wright, Daniel Compass NYC 917 304-4270

REAL ESTATE/SUBURBAN

Habeeb-Clark, Deborah Keller Williams Hudson Valley, NY 845 800-5413

Perasso, Matt

Prominent Properties/Sotheby’s

International Realty

2 Main St, Edgewater, NJ 201 840-8898 Cell 917 834-0454

www goldcoastcribs com

RETAIL

Eva’s Supplements 11 W 8th St (bet 5th & 6th Aves) NYC 212 982-2500

www evassupplements com

• Contactless delivery at no extra

or pick up at

*Where allowed by law. In-store pick up is currently not available in Oklahoma. Puerto Rico requires first-fill prescriptions to be transmitted directly to the dispensing specialty pharmacy. Products are dispensed by CVS Specialty and certain services are only accessed by calling CVS Specialty directly. Certain specialty medication may not qualify. Services are also available at Long’s Drugs locations. ©2020 ProCare Pharmacy, L.L.C. and affiliates. 75-53590A 121820

NEW YORK DIRECTORY

SCHOOLS– WINE & SPIRITS

SCHOOLS

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School

185 Court St, Brooklyn 718 858-5100

www bhmsny org

Rudolf Steiner School

15 E 79th St NYC 212 535-2130

www steiner edu

SPA/SALON SERVICES

Brisk N Posh

132 Crosby St, Ste 8E

NYC ........................................... 212 433-4477

www.brisknposh.com

(SEE AD THIS ISSUE)

TRAVEL

Bucks County Pennsylvania

www visitbuckscounty com

Kennedy Travel

130 W 42nd St #401

NYC 212 398-0999

Toll Free 800 237-7433

www kennedytravel com

Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce

36 Main St

Ogunquit, ME 207 646-2939

www visitogunquit org

Sullivan Catskills Catskills, NY 800 882-CATS

www sullivancatskills com

TRAVEL/GETAWAYS

Foxwoods Resort & Casino

www foxwoods com

Visit Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 215 599-0776

www visitphilly com

WEDDING SERVICES

Bespoke Matchmaking

1180 Avenue of the Americas, 8th Fl NYC 888 422-6464

www bespokematchmaking com

Elite Private Yachts

NYC 866 862-7245

www eliteprivateyachts com

www entertainmentcruises com/new-york

Feinstein’s/54 Below

254 W 54th St, Cellar

NYC 212 302-5559 x114

www 54below com

Gatherings Floral Design

www gatheringsfloraldesign com

Hornblower Cruises & Events

Pier 40, NYC 646 832-2805

www hornblowerny com/metrosource

Houston Hall

222 W Houston St, NYC 212 582-2057

Li-Lac Chocolates

West Village: 40 8th Ave, NYC

Greenwich Village: 162 Bleecker St, NYC

Grand Central: 43rd & Lexington, NYC

Chelsea Market: 75 Ninth Ave, NYC

Industry City: 68 35th St, Brooklyn

NYC 212 924-2280

www li-lacchocolates com

Make My Cake

NYC

www makemycake com

Manhattan Penthouse

NYC

www manhattanpenthouse com

212 234-2344

212 627-8838

New York Zoos and Aquarium NYC 718 741-3836

www nyzooevents com

Oheka Castle

135 West Gate Dr Huntington, NY 631 659-1400

www oheka com

Our Wedding Officiant NYC

Peter Boruchowitz

NYC 917 523-1438

www nyc-gay-weddings com

Patina Events - Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn 718 307-7133

www patinaevents com

Paul Evans Catering

20 W 20th St

NYC

NYC

www paulevanscatering com

The Riverside Church

490 Riverside Dr NYC

www trcnyc com

Yachts for All Seasons NYC

212 321-1822

212 243-4494

212 870-6762

212 534-6380 Cell 917 864-7670

www y4as com

WILLS

Law Offices of Thomas Sciacca, PLLC

44 Wall St, 12th Fl

NYC

www sciaccalaw com

WINE & SPIRITS

Cork Wines & Spirits

1450 Washington St

Hoboken

NJ

www corkwines net

212 495-0317

201 942-9964

NEW YORK DIRECTORY

FIRE ISLAND PINES – CHERRY GROVE BARS

Blue Whale Pines 631 597-6500

www bluewhalefireisland com

Cherry’s

Cherry Grove 631 597-6820

Cultured Elephant Pines 631 597-6500 www thepinesfireisland com

Harbor Club Pines 631 597-6500

www thepinesfireisland com

Sip n Twirl 36 Fire Island Boulevard Pines 631 597-3599

The Pavilion Pines 631 597-6500 www pavilionfireisland com

CLOTHING/GIFTS

Gostoso Pines 646 262-1910

Summer Solstice Harbor Walk Pines 631 597-4200

CONTRACTING

Walter Boss, Custom Builder Pines 631 597-6262

Pines and Pools Pines 631 597-6262

Pines Propane Pines 631 597-9191

GROCERIES

Grove Market Main Walk Cherry Grove 631 597-6239

The Pines Pantry Harbor Walk Pines 631 597-6200

GUEST HOUSES/HOTELS

Belvedere Guest House

Bay View Walk, Cherry Grove 631 597-6448

www belvederefireisland com

Carousel Guesthouse

185 Holly Walk Cherry Grove 631 597-6612

Cherry Grove Beach Hotel Cherry Grove 631 597-6600

Dune Point Cherry Grove 631 597-6261

Horizon Beach House

Cherry Grove 631 597-6278

NYC 212 689-2699

www horizonbeachhouse com

SeaBreeze Rentals Cherry Grove 917 763-9029

GYM

Steel Gym Pines

www steelgym com

HARDWARE

Pines Hardware & Sundries Bay Walk Pines 631 597-6237

LANDSCAPING/FLORAL

Beachscapes Pines 631 597-3746

LIQUORS/WINES

The Pines Liquor Shop Harbor Walk Pines 631 597-6442

POOL MAINTENANCE

Dependable Pools Pines 631 597-7748

REAL ESTATE

A Summer Place

Main & Bayview Cherry Grove 631 597-6140

D Katen Fire Island Properties, LTD Pines 631 597-7000

www fireislandpines com

Pines Harbor Realty 36 Fire Island Blvd Pines 631 597-7575

RESTAURANTS

Blue Whale Pines 631 597-6500 www bluewhalefireisland com

Cultured Elephant Pines 631 597-6500 www thepinesfireisland com

Grove Pizza & Restaurant Cherry Grove 631 597-6766

Pines Bistro & Pizza Pines 631 597-3597

TRANSPORTATION

Sayville Ferry River Rd

NYC 631 589-0810

FIRE ISLAND PINES – CHERRY GROVE

NEW YORK COMMUNITY RESOURCES

NEW YORK COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Metrosource is committed to helping non-profit organizations in their ongoing efforts to serve our diverse community.

Metrosource is committed to helping non-profit organizations in their ongoing efforts to serve our diverse community.

ATHLETIC

ATHLETIC

BIG APPLE SOFTBALL LEAGUE

208 West 13th St New York, NY 10011 212 696-7482

BIG APPLE SOFTBALL LEAGUE 208 West 13th St New York, NY 10011 212 696-7482

CHEER NY CHEERLEADING Felipe Hernandez 888 671-7312 www.cheerny.org

CHEER NY CHEERLEADING Felipe Hernandez 888 671-7312 www.cheerny.org

CITY CRUISERS MC Old Chelsea Station PO Box 1614 New York, NY 10011 www.citycruisers.com

CITY CRUISERS MC Old Chelsea Station PO Box 1614 New York, NY 10011 www.citycruisers.com (gay men’s motorcycle club)

EZRYDERS SNOWBOARDING 445 W 46th St #4D New York, NY 10036 www.ezryders@ondbdx.com

EZRYDERS SNOWBOARDING 445 W 46th St #4D New York, NY 10036 www.ezryders@ondbdx.com

FAST AND FABULOUS CYCLING P.O. Box 23008, Ansonia Sta New York, NY 10023 212 567-7160

FAST AND FABULOUS CYCLING P.O. Box 23008, Ansonia Sta New York, NY 10023 212 567-7160

FRONT RUNNERS NY P.O. Box 87 Ansonia Sta New York, NY 10023 212 799-8781 www.frny.org

FRONT RUNNERS NY P.O. Box 87 Ansonia Sta New York, NY 10023 212 799-8781 www.frny.org

GARDEN STATE GAY BOWLING LEAGUE www.gsgbo.com

GARDEN STATE GAY BOWLING LEAGUE www.gsgbo.com

GOTHAM VOLLEYBALL P.O. Box 961 New York, NY 10034 212 388-8208 info@gothamvolleyball.org

GOTHAM VOLLEYBALL P.O. Box 961 New York, NY 10034 212 388-8208 info@gothamvolleyball.org

NORTH JERSEY G&L BOWLERS Belle Aire Lanes West Caldwell, NJ 201 823-2250

NORTH JERSEY G&L BOWLERS Belle Aire Lanes West Caldwell, NJ 201 823-2250

NY GAY POOL LEAGUE PO Box 1502 Ansonia Sta New York, NY 10023 212 496-4585

NY GAY POOL LEAGUE PO Box 1502 Ansonia Sta New York, NY 10023 212 496-4585

NY RAMBLER’S SOCCER CLUB, INC. 917 767-9789 www.nyramblers.com

NY RAMBLER’S SOCCER CLUB, INC. 917 767-9789 www.nyramblers.com

NYC GAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE www.nycgaybasketball.org

NYC GAY BASKETBALL LEAGUE www.nycgaybasketball.org

OUT OF BOUNDS NYC & TEAM NEW YORK PO Box 372, Times Sq Station New York, NY 10108 www.oobnyc.org

OUT OF BOUNDS NYC & TEAM NEW YORK PO Box 372, Times Sq Station New York, NY 10108 www.oobnyc.org

PINK PONG NY Sunnyside, Queens 718 623-2926 www.pinkpongfoundation.org

PINK PONG NY Sunnyside, Queens 718 623-2926 www.pinkpongfoundation.org

SUN/MON/TUE NIGHT TEAMS c/o Chelsea Piers AMF Bowl Pier 60, New York, NY 10011 212 835-2691

SUNDANCE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SOCIETY www.sundanceoutdoor.org sundanceoutdoor@yahoo.com

TEAM NEW YORK AQUATICS 212 691-3440 (hotline)

KNIGHTS WRESTLING CLUB P.O. Box 720161 Jackson Heights, NY 11372 718 815-3244

KNIGHTS WRESTLING CLUB P.O. Box 720161 Jackson Heights, NY 11372 718 815-3244

LONG ISLAND RAVENS MC CLUB c/o Long Island Eagle 94 Clinton Ave Bayshore, NY 11706 631 968-2750 www.liravensmc.org

LONG ISLAND RAVENS MC CLUB c/o Long Island Eagle 94 Clinton Ave Bayshore, NY 11706 631 968-2750 www.liravensmc.org

CULTURAL, ETHNIC & SOCIAL APICHA 400 Broadway New York, NY 10013 212 334-6029 www.apicha.org

FRIENDS ANIMAL

MONDAY NIGHT FOURPLAY BOWLING LEAGUE Syosset Bowl 631 842-5166

MONDAY NIGHT FOURPLAY BOWLING LEAGUE Syosset Bowl 631 842-5166

NEW YORK COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Metrosource is committed to helping non-profit organizations in their ongoing efforts to serve our diverse community.

AIDS SERVICE CENTER NYLIVEC

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER

208 West 13th St New York, NY 10014

212 620-7310 www.gaycenter.org

LESBIAN & GAY NATURAL HISTORY GROUP OF NY 80 Garfield Pl Brooklyn, NY 11215 718 965-0013

LESBIAN HERSTORY ARCHIVES PO Box 1258 New York, NY 10116 718 768-3953

LESLIE-LOHMAN MUSEUM OF GAY AND LESBIAN ART 26 Wooster St New York, NY 10013 www.leslielohman.org

LIVE OUT LOUD 45 West 36th Street, 6th Fl New York, NY 10018

212 378-4095

www.liveoutloud.info

THE LOFT-LOWER HUDSON VALLEY LGBT CENTER

252 Bryant Ave White Plains, NY 10605 914 948-2932

www.loftgaycenter.org

THE L.I. GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL ORG

P.O. Box 360 East Northport, NY 11731 www.liglff.org

LONG ISLAND GAY & LESBIAN YOUTH 34 Park Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706 631 665-2300 www.ligaly.org

LONG ISLAND RAVENS M.C. c/o The Long Island Eagle 94 North Clinton Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706 631 968-2750 www.liravensmc.org

MALES AU NATUREL (MAN) MEN’S NUDIST GROUP

347 704-0704 www.males.org

MEN OF ALL COLORS

TOGETHER NEW YORK PO Box 1518 Ansonia Station, NY 10023

NYC GAY MEN’S CHORUS

561 Seventh Ave, Ste 803 New York, NY 10018

212 344-1777

www.nycgmc.org

NYC PRIDE

154 Christopher St, Suite 1D New York, NY 10014

212 807-7433

www.nycpride.org

PARENTS AND FRIENDS of lesbians and gays (P-FLAG) PO Box 553 New York, NY 10021

212 463-0629

THE POINT FOUNDATION 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 370 LA, CA 90036 866 33-Point www.pointfoundation.org

PRIME TIMERS

c/o Don Hargus 208 Anderson St, Suite 8DS Hackensack, NJ 07601 201 488-4839

QUEENS L&G PRIDE COMMITTEE PO Box 580445 Flushing, NY 11358 718 460-4064

QUEENS PRIDE HOUSE 76-11 37th Ave Jackson Heights, NY 11372 718 429-5309

QUEENS RAINBOW COMMUNITY CENTER 30-74 Steinway St, 2nd Fl Astoria, NY 11105 718 204-5955

SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS (SAGE)

305 Seventh Ave New York, NY 10001 212 741-2247 www.sageusa.org

SOUTHERNERS/L&G MEN IN NY PO Box 881 New York, NY 10008-0881

STONEWALL CHORALE Box 920, Old Chelsea Sta New York, NY 10011 212 971-5813

STONEWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

119 West 24th St, 7th Fl New York, NY 10011 212 367-1155 www.stonewallfoundation.org

TRI STATE LG&B STUDENT COALITION 208 West 13th St New York, NY 10014

HEALTH/ COUNSELING

AIDS CENTER OF QUEENS COUNTY

97-45 Queens Blvd #1220 Rego Park, NY 11374 718 896-2500

AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) 800 542-2437

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION 475 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217 718 637-2970 888 AIDS-CARE www.ahfpharmacy.org

AIDS HOTLINE/NYC DEPT OF HEALTH

311 Broadway, 4th Fl New York, NY 10007 800 TALK-HIV

AIDS RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICES

2269 Saw Mill River Rd Elmsford, NY 10523 914 345-8888

64 West 35th St New York, NY

212 645-0875 www.ascnyc.org

THE ALLIANCE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

64 West 35th Street, 3rd Fl New York, NY 10001

212.645-0875 www.alliance.nyc (SEE AD PREVIOUS PAGE)

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH

120 Wall St New York, NY 10005

212 806-1600

ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT

240 West 35th St, 12th Fl New York, NY 10001

212 714-1184 212 714-1141 (Hotline)

BAILEY HOLT HOUSE

180 Christopher St New York, NY 10014 212 337-3000

BAILEY HOUSE 275 Seventh Ave, 12th Fl New York, NY 10001 212 633-2500

BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER AIDS CLINICAL TRIAL UNIT DIV OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

350 East 17th St, 3rd Fl New York, NY 10003

212 420-4519

BODY POSITIVE OF NY 19 Fulton St Suite 308B New York, NY 10038

212 566-7333 800 566-6599

BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS

165 West 46th St #1300 New York, NY 10036 212 840-0770

BROOKLYN AIDS TASK FORCE

465 Dean St Brooklyn, NY 11217 718 783-0883

CALLEN LORDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

356 West 18th St New York, NY 10011

212 271-7200

CHEST (CTRHIV/AIDS EDUCATION STUDIES & TRAINING)

250 West 26th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 212 206-7919

DESIGN INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION FOR AIDS (DIFFA)

200 Lexington Ave #1016 New York, NY 10016

212 727-3100

F.E.G.S. MANHATTAN COUNSELING CENTER

80 Van Dam St New York, NY 10013

212 366-8289

FRIENDS HOUSE IN ROSEHILL PMB#248

50 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10010

212 995-5000 www.friendshousenyc.org

GAY MEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT

44 Court St, 10th Fl, Ste 1000 Brooklyn, NY 10201

718 222-6300 www.gmad.org

GAY MEN’S HEALTH CRISIS

446 West 33rd St New York, NY 10001

212 367-1273

212 367-1489

800 243-7692 www.gmhc.org

GOD’S LOVE WE DELIVER

166 Ave of the Americas

New York, NY 10013

212 294-8142

212 294-8100

www.godslovewedeliver.org www.racetodeliver.org

GREENWICH HOUSE

80 Fifth Ave

New York, NY 10011

212 691-2900

HEALTH EDUCATION

AIDS LIAISON

PO Box 1103 New York, NY 10113

212 873-0780

HETRICK MARTIN INSTITUTE

212 674-2400 www.hmi.org

HEALTHSHERPA

844 346-9476 www.metrosource. healthsherpa.com

HISPANIC AIDS FORUM, INC.

213 W 35th St, 12th Fl New York, NY 10001

212 868-6230 www.hafnyc.org

HIV STOPS WITH ME www.hivstopswithme.org

INSTITUTION FOR HUMAN IDENTITY

322 Eighth Ave, Suite #802 New York, NY 10011

212 243-2830 www.ihi-therapycenter.org

LI ASSN FOR AIDS CARE (LIAAC) 631 385-AIDS (hotline) 631 385-2451

MEN OF COLOR AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAM (MOCA)

125 Worth St, Box 67 New York, NY 10013

212 788-4402

MEN’S HIV SUPPORT GROUP

212 877-8227 x214

MINORITY TASK FORCE ON AIDS 475 Riverside Dr New York, NY 10115

212 870-2691

NAMES PROJECT NJ P.O. Box 716 New Brunswick, NJ 732 249-3933

NAMES PROJECT NYC

75 Varick St #1404 New York, NY 10013-1917

212 226-2292

NYC DEPT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF G&L HEALTH

125 Worth St, Suite CN67 New York, NY 10013

212 442-6944

PROJECT ACHIEVE New York, 212 305-2201

Project ACHIEVE (Union Square) New York, 212 388-0008 www.nycvaccine.org www.hopetakesaction.org

THE SAMARITANS OF NEW YORK SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE PO Box 1259 New York, NY 10159 212 673-3000 (24 Hours)

TALK SAFE + PLUSES

203 West St #408 New York, NY 212 604-1500

TREVOR PROJECT 9056 Santa Monica Blvd #100 West Hollywood, CA 90069 310 271-8845

VILLAGE NURSING HOME DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM 133 West 20th St, Ground Fl New York, NY 10011 212 633-1616

LEGAL

LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND

120 Wall St #1500 New York, NY 10005 212 809-8585

LEGAL (L&G LAW ASSN OF GREATER NY) 799 Broadway #340 New York, NY 10003 212 459-4873

LESBIANS

LESBIANS ABOUT VISUAL ART 118 Fort Greene Pl Brooklyn, NY 11217

LES HERSTORY ARCHIVES PO Box 1258 New York, NY 10116 718 768-3953

LESBIAN MOTHERS @ THE LOFT

180 East Post Rd Lower Level, White Plains, NY 914 948-4922

POLITICAL

LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS OF NY Radio City Station PO Box 2321 New York, NY 10101 212 202-6431 www.newyork.logcabin.org

PRIDE DEMOCRATS 70 Greenwich Ave New York, NY 10011 212 613-6039

STONEWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

119 West 24th St, 6th Fl New York, NY 10011

212 367-1155

STONEWALL DEMOCRATIC CLUB 212 561-9008 www.stonewalldems.com

STONEWALL REPUBLICANS PO Box 650052 Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 718 357-7075

PROFESSIONAL

ASSOCIATION OF LESBIAN AND GAY AFFIRMATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPISTS 250 West 15th St New York, NY 10011 212 517-1722

FSIX FINANCIAL SERVICE INDUSTRY EXCHANGE www.fsix.org

GAY OFFICERS ACTION LEAGUE PO Box 2038, Canal St Sta New York, NY 10013

NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NY 340 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10108 646 964-5027 www.nglccny.org

OUT PROFESSIONALS 332 Bleecker St #149 New York, NY 10014 212 462-9255

THE PUBLISHING TRIANGLE

332 Bleecker Street #D36 New York, NY 10014 www.publishingtriangle.org

REFERRALS/ SWITCHBOARDS

G&L SWITCHBOARD P.O. Box 693 New York, NY 212 989-0999

THE GAY PARENTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND New York, NY 10011 www.menhavingbabies.org

TREVOR PROJECT

212 545-0081 www.thetrevorproject.org

RELIGIOUS

BROADWAY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 263 West 86 St, 3rd Fl New York, NY 10024 212 316-5700 www.bwayucc.org

CHURCH OF ST PAUL & ST ANDREW 263 West 86th St New York, NY 10024 212 362-3179

COMMUNITY

CHURCH OF NY 40 East 35th St New York, NY 10016 212 683-4988 www.ccny.org

CONGREGATION