Your Ticket to Ride Splash!
(+) Grab your SPF! It’s lake time and OCH has your ride to Hippie Hollow for the ultimate end of the summer party. Buses start at 10am to drop off and pick up every hour. Read More
Let’s Talk Gay Film!
David Sweeney takes the helm at the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. Can he breathe new life into this unique Austin event? Meet this dynamic young leader and hear about his plans for aGLIFF….plus a preview of this year’s exciting festival. OutCast airs 6-6:30pm Sunday on KOOP 91.7 FM www.outcastaustin.com Read More
More Texas Companies Do Less for Gay Employees
“(pinknews.com.uk) New research from a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans civil rights group has revealed that the vast majority of Fortune 500 companies include sexual orientation in their employment nondiscrimination policies…Of the 30 Fortune 500 companies that are noncompliant, 13 (43.3%) are headquartered in Texas. “When it comes to equality, Texas is a lone and tarnished star,” Malcolm Lazin, Executive Director, Equality Forum.” Read More
NY HIV Spreading at 3x National Rate
“(nytimes.com) The virus that causes AIDS is spreading in New York City at three times the national rate an incidence of 72 new infections for every 100,000 people, compared with 23 per 100,000 nationally according to a study released on Wednesday by the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.” Read More
Lesbian activist Del Martin dies at 87
“SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Pioneering lesbian rights activist Del Martin, who married her lifelong partner in June on the first day that same-sex couples here gained that right, has died. She was 87. Along with six other women, they founded a San Francisco social club for lesbians in 1955 called the Daughters of Bilitis. Under their leadership, the group evolved into the nation’s first lesbian advocacy organization.” Read More
DNA Magazine’s Sexiest Men
(+) Australia’ number one gay mag – DNA – unveils its sexiest men issue with Bryan David Thomas on the cover. This hot n hairy male model is getting some great coverage in publications all over the world. See more pics and a link to Bryan’s personal blog after the jump (NSFW) …. Read More Read More
Monday’s Sunset
“Uploaded on the go by ManofAustin.com” Took this from my balcony – reminds me why I love the hill country! Read More
Photos: Rubber Duck Party 08
ManofAustin.com snapped a few pics at the Rubber Duck Party on Saturday. The day’s heat was a bit harsh but we always have fun hanging out with friends and meeting new people. See a few pics after the jump… Read More Read More
HIV-Drug Ads Called Scare Tactics
(wsj.com) GlaxoSmithKline PLC, one of the biggest sellers of drugs to fight the AIDS virus, is drawing criticism over magazine ads in the U.S. that patient-support groups say attempt to scare patients away from trying newer drug regimens. Read full story HERE Read More
NBC Snubs Gay Athlete’s Gayness
The blogosphere is buzzing about NBC’s choice to exclude the fact that gold medalist Matthew Mitcham was an openly gay athlete. Yahoo Sports points out the network’s snub contradicts their coverage of the personal lives of other Olympic competitors… “choosing to spotlight track athlete Sanya Richards’ fiancee, a love triangle between French and Italian swimmers and Kerri Walsh’s wedding ring debacle. ” A spokesman for NBC tells AfterElton.com... Read More
Louganis’ Torch Passed
Matthew Mitcham became Australia’s first gay Olympic diver. This week he scored 4 perfect 10′s in the 10meter platform race beating out the gold metal favorite from China. See more pics at Beautyandthebum.com.au Read More
More Olympic Hotness
Wow, can we pick em?! Just last week we went public with our mancrush on Dutch Olympic gymnast Epke Zonderland; Now photographer Ewoud Broeksma has captured what we saw all along. You can see the photos at www.originalolympics.com Read More
Butt Plumping Swimwear
Ass-challenged? Thin in the backside? However you choose to call it – Butt For You Inc. has the answer for flat-ass syndrome: padded underwear and now, new swimwear. Their website claims “Our premium butt enhancers add curves, comfort and assurance to your daily life.” One pair of underwear runs close to $40, swimwear $60/pair. Here’s the link to order buttforyou.com Don’t worry we won’t say a word… Read More
Gay Professionals Meeting Tuesday
If you’re interested in HRC, or just want to meet up for a drink with other gay professionals, please join Austin Gay Professionals at The Belmont on Tuesday, August 26th from 6pm – 8pm. Socialize, mingle, make new friends. Also learn about what HRC is doing locally, nationally and opportunities to volunteer for our many exciting upcoming HRC events (Dinah Lakeshore Weekend, Men’s Fall Fashion event, 2009 HRC Dinner) RSVP here: http://gaypros.meetup.com/289/calendar/8565347/ Read More
Knight Wednesday Night at OCH
A favorite to Club Popular returns. Trevor Knight brings out the big gun for the OCH gang Wednesday, Aug 27. www.oilcanharrys.com (photo by PatrickMark at Midtowne Spa Austin) Read More
Rain Ramps Up Sunday Idol Debut
(+) Round One of Karaoke Idol kicks off Sunday, August 24 at Rain. Your chance to show your pipes, ahem, oral skills… damn, just show up and sing your heart out for prizes. www.rainon4th.com Tags: austin texas, gay austin, hunks, man of austin, manofaustin.com Read More
Crawford Takes Charlie’s Stage Sunday
(+) Current Miss Texas Continental, Kylie Crawford, performs at Charlie’s for the Super Sunday Show, August 24. www.charliesaustin.com Read More
OCH Stirring it up for Returning Students
(+) Ahhh… the smell of newbies in Austin! Oilcan Harry’s puts out the welcome mat for students this weekend. www.oilcanharrys.com Read More
