"GAY GAMES IX begins August 9 - 16, 2011 in Cleveland + Akron"...

ABOUT THE GAY GAMES

The Gay Games have a rich history—and Greater Cleveland is poised to become part of that history as the host of the 2014 games. Adding to the traditions of San Francisco, Vancouver, Sydney, New York City, Amsterdam, Chicago and Cologne, Northeast Ohio is eager to welcome the 13,000+ artists and athletes from around the globe who are expected to paticipate in over 30 events at Gay Games IX.

The sport competitions include:

-Basketball
-Beach Volleyball
-Bodybuilding
-Cycling
-Figure Skating
-Flag Football
-Football (Soccer)
-Golf
-Ice Hockey
-Marathon & Road Races
-Martial Arts
-Powerlifting
-Racquetball
-Rodeo - NEW SPORT

That is just a few of the sports categories. Plus there will be countless exhibitions, films, concerts, and other cultural events for participants and spectators!

Come check out "Gay Games" in Cleveland + Akron

between August 9 - 16, 2011...

For more info, please click below on:

"Gay Games IX WEBSITE"

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Banksy Pays For Your MOCA Admission...

According to LAist: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) announced it will offer free admission every Monday until August 8, courtesy of British street artist Banksy.

Banksy's contribution is in tribute of the “Art in the Streets” exhibition, which is on exhibit in the “Geffen Contemporary at MOCA” until mid-August. The contentious graffiti artist, painter, and filmmaker's logic for the gift is straightforward -- "I don't think you should have to pay to look at graffiti," he told MOCA's blog. Banksy artwork and other renowned street artists has been discovered all over LA free of charge.

Art in the Streets, has been "drawing record attendance," according to MOCA Director and exhibition co-curator Jeffrey Deitch. The exhibition also addresses the development of graffiti and street art, and highlights the photographers and filmmakers who document the notorious genre.

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"Archie Tackles Gays In The Military"...

Kevin Keller, the first openly gay character in Archie Comics history and he is is loud and proud!

Writer and artist Dan Parent says Kevin’s relationship with his father is a critical piece of the character’s identity and is not just about him being gay. “We wanted to show a healthy father-son relationship where Kevin’s sexuality wasn’t an issue,” Parent said.

Even though the issue of Don't Ask, Don't Tell wasn't directly addressed in this issue, Parent hopes that comic book fans pick up on the message that patriotism knows no specific gender, race or sexual orientation...

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