Vampires

Ben Douglass

Ben Douglass over at Society6 created this awesome print, celebrating 12 of pop culture's favorite blood suckers.   

Gonna be any of them for Halloween?  

Spirit Day

"Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually on October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy -- participants are asked to simply "go purple" on October 20 as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are."-glaad

Plan it out

What are you doing this weekend?

Check out our HOMO: Calendar for some ideas.

While your there, take a look at the festivities going on for Halloween Weekend

click HERE (or the tab above)

an article to quote

Hopefully, everyone has read Wheelock Whitney's editorial in the Strib about why republicans should support marriage equality.  If you haven't, Click HERE to read it.

"I oppose the amendment as a businessperson. A key to fostering a strong economic climate is attracting and retaining the best talent. Period. Gay men and lesbians are among the most talented people out there. Needless and hurtful laws like the proposed marriage amendment drive them away. They also drive away innovative people of any sexual orientation who simply want to live in a place that respects and celebrates the diversity of life."- WHEELOCK WHITNEY

Click HERE to read the full Editorial

Have a Gay "Weekend" at the Uptown Theatre

HOMO:film

"Weekend is a disarmingly delicate and daring drama set in Nottingham, England and featuring breakout performances by Tom Cullen and Chris New. After hanging out with his straight mates on a Friday night, Russell (Cullen) heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up an artist named Glen (New) and unexpectedly spends most of the next 48 hours with him in bedrooms and bars, telling stories and having sex. As they spend more time together, sharing snippets of their lives, they begin to reveal the things that hold them back as much as push them forward and develop a connection that will resonate throughout their lives. Weekend is an affecting and naturalistic romance, a beautiful exploration of how two people can come together only briefly, yet impact each other in a profound way. Winner of the Grand Jury Award for Outstanding International Dramatic Feature at the 2011 Outfest Film Festival and the Emerging Visions Audience Award for Best Film at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival. Written and directed by Andrew Haigh (Greek Pete)."  via Landmark Theatre



Weekend will run for one week only.  It opens Friday, Oct 21st with shows at (2:30 4:45) 7:10 9:30 at the Uptown Theater.

Check the theater's website for other days show times.


Click HERE for the Theater's website




 

Ginger love for your iphone

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We've all seen "fat booth" photos of our friends (the iphone app that ads a few extra pounds to pics).

Now its time to ginger up your life with "Ginger Booth"

Simply snap a picture, or use one of your existing ones, and follow a few easy steps. POOF, you now know how you'd look with red hair.

Click HERE to learn about Ginger Booth  in the app store

A gay University of Minnesota couple said they were attacked for showing affection.

Photo by Anthony Kwan for  MN Daily

"While walking from the downtown Target to a bus stop Friday, Sept. 23, Dennis said the couple — both University of Minnesota sophomores — was assaulted by a group of 15 men who repeatedly punched and kicked him as they yelled gay slurs." - Amanda Bankston, MN Daily

Click HERE to read Bankston's Article over at the MN Daily

one year to victory

Minnesotans United for All Families will start the one year countdown to Election Day 2012 with their "One Day United for All Families" house party.



On Nov 6th, 2011,  people across the state will be hosting parties in their homes.  While the goal is to raise money for MUAF to  defeat the amendment,  it is also a great reminder that the vote is one year away.  It will take ALL OF US to help defeat it.

Click HERE to learn how YOU can host a Countdown fundraiser in your home