"RISE" 10.20.07 @ TALBOTT STREET

Pics from Justin and I's End Of Season / Desperate Housewives Premiere Party

Madonna Nominated for Rock Hall of Fame

Madonna Nominated for Rock Hall of Fame Sept. 28, 2007, 10:52 AM EST The Associated Press NEW YORK -- Here's something Madonna can really celebrate: a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Madge joins heartland rocker John Mellencamp, the puckish rappers Beastie Boys and premier dance acts Donna Summer and Chic among the nine nominees for the hall. The five leading vote-getters will be inducted in the annual ceremony March 10, 2008, at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

CLUB HIPPO 10.06.07

SEX IS BACK

The long-awaited big-screen version of Sex and the City started filming in New York last week – and Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall stepped stylishly back into their characters' stilettos.

Blue Martini 4th Anniversary Party 09.22.07

"RISE" 09.29.07 @ TALBOTT STREET

This is random, but........

....just wanted to post a pic of the patio set up from Mel's 30th birthday party last Friday night.

INDIANA AIDS WALK 2007 10.14.07

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO MY PLEDGE

Join me in my efforts to support the Indiana AIDS Fund!! Please help in contributing to my donation for participating in the 2007 Indiana AIDS Walk on October 14th.

My Fundraising Goal Is: $501.00. Click on the link above for more information.

Thanks,

-Jared-

"RISE" 08.25.07 @ TALBOTT STREET

"White Party - Talbott Street 08.18.07"

"Dean becomes Atlantic season’s first hurricane"

Dean becomes Atlantic season’s first hurricane Caribbean islands prepare; winds at 90 mph and Category 4 possible. Hurricane Dean is seen in this satellite-based image Thursday morning. Venezuela is at bottom left, and the islands in green are the Lesser Antilles. Updated: 5:33PM. Dean strengthens to Category 2 hurricane Caribbean islands prepare; winds at 100 mph and Category 4 possible. Update: 08.17.07 2:11PM - Hurricane Dean strengthens to Category 3 storm. Update: 08.17.07 8:26PM - Hurricane strengthens to Category 4. Scorching heat blamed for 33 deaths in the south, Raging wildfires in the northwest, torential downpours with raging floods in various parts of the world, Collapsing bridges in Minnesota, Collapsing Mines in Utah, Tropical storms in Texas/Hurricane Dean in the Atlantic, and numerous reports of earthquakes internationally, Japan and now Peru. I think that the earth is a little pissed off.

"Paramount's Kings Island Pride Night 2007" - Friday, September 21st

Save the date - 09.21.07. Take advantage of the short lines during this private fundraising event for The Center At Kings Island.

Barack Obama - On uniting our divided country:

"Market Days / Chicago / 08.11.07 - 08.12.07"

On August 11th and 12th, tens of thousands of people from across the country will converge on Halsted Street to celebrate the 26th annual Northalsted Market Days®. This event is the largest two-day street fair in the Midwest, and lives up to its reputation as one of the country's finest festivals! The event spans six city blocks, has 17 entrance gates and features three music stages with more than 40 musical acts performing. Many of these artists will be top-name, national headliners, giving Market Days a reputation for some of the best live music in Chicago. Market Days is also famous for its vast array of unique food, and arts and crafts vendors. Vendors from across the country apply for the privilege of showing and selling their unique wares to this huge, upscale crowd. On average, Northalsted Market Days® features 400 food, arts and crafts vendors.

"Cucumber Pepsi, Anyone?"

It’s not your garden variety soda. This veggie-inspired soft-drink is available only in Japan, where it’s helping to keep the natives cool as a, well, you know. I think Pepsi's rivals should retaliate with Spinach Sprite and Dr Bell Pepper so we can skip the salad bar entirely and get all that green goodness in liquid form.

"RISE" 07.28.07 @ TALBOTT STREET

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Marco's - Saturday, July 21st

HAIRSPRAY

Hairspray, which is being directed by Adam Shankman and produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the producers of the Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning Best Picture Chicago, is originally based on John Waters' 1988 comedy about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance show. The new version of the film is based on New Line's hit Broadway adaptation of the film which debuted in 2002, and went on to win eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Director. I am actually checking this out tomorrow night. Yet, it is hard to imagine seeing Vincent Vega (John Travolta's character from Pulp Fiction) playing a character who is stepping into the platform heels of Divine, wearing a dress with a fat suit. :)

Chicago Day Trip Sunday, July 15th

95th Floor View From Signature Lounge in the John Hancock Building State St & Wacker Dr The Beach & The Pier

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IN FIRST EVER GAY DEBATE, AUGUST 9TH

For the first time the leading candidates for the presidency will hold a televised debate devoted solely to LGBT issues. The one-hour event will be held on August 9 and broadcast on gay network LOGO at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm ET) and through live streaming video at LOGOonline.com. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards have confirmed they will participate. Several other Democratic candidates also may join the debate. The debate will be conducted with a live audience in Los Angeles. On the panel questioning the two Democrats will be Human Rights Campaign president Joe Solmonese and singer Melissa Etheridge. The debate was put together by LOGO and HRC. "In the 2008 presidential election, issues of concern to the LGBT community have already been at the forefront of the national conversation,” said Solmonese. "From the repeal of “Don’t ask, Don’t Tell” to the recent signing of a civil unions bill in New Hampshire, there is no doubt that voters will demand answers to important questions affecting our community." The panelists in a statement said they plan to cover a range of issues including relationship recognition, marriage equality, workplace fairness, the military, hate crimes, HIV/AIDS and other important issues. The LGBT vote is considered a decisive electoral force and according to exit poll data make up approximately 4 percent of the voting population. Los Angeles was chosen as the site for the event because of the state’s early primary election, on February 5th, 2008. "We're honored to give the presidential candidates an historic opportunity to share their views directly with the LGBT audience," Brian Graden, President, Entertainment, MTV Networks Music Group, and President, LOGO said in a statement. "This forum continues MTV Networks’ tradition of engaging vital niche audiences with voting and the electoral process." In addition to questioning by Solmonese and Etheridge people will be able to pose their own questions through LOGOonline.com and HRC.org. ---source (365Gay.com)---

PAZO, Club Hippo, & Junior Vasquez (Baltimore, MD)

This past weekend I actually flew out to Baltimore, MD to meet up with my friend Stuart who had been out there since earlier in the week. It was a pretty quick flight, about 1 hour in the air, 30 minutes taxi time. My flight actually arrived fifteen minutes early, however it did take almost 30 minutes for the baggage claim from the flight to even start it's circulation. After retrieving my bag, Stuart showed me around the city of Baltimore and then we met his friends Charles and Eric at PAZO Restaurant (A Tapas Restaurant). Until this point, I was a "tapas virgin". This place was magnificent. Imagine an old vast revamped factory warehouse, restored on the inside with very modern, yet nostalgic design that feels like an old Spanish cathedral . Pazo is located in a rustic yet chic two-floor venue with an open kitchen, plush booths, mezzanine dining and a posh-meets-earthy bar/lounge. After Dinner and a quick tour through the downtown Baltimore area, we entered Club Hippo for the owner's 35th Anniversary party for it's patrons. Free drinks and Hors D'oeuvres, Hell Yeah, you can't beat that. Needless to say, I was pretty lit by 10:00PM. After a break and 2 bottles of water, I was ready to see the other side of the club and to experience what would be the best night out that I've had in quite some time. I practically danced the entire evening. www.clubhippo.com