BGHV Is Offering Up Some Big Gay Bucks For All You Writers Out There!
BGHV has got big plans brewing for 2011, and to share more of our big gay backyard with you, we're looking to hire freelance writers from across the region to expand our editorial content. If you enjoy writing and have been thinking about wanting to get paid for your work, [...]
New Year’s Eve for a Sparkling Purist : selecting the perfect toast for your new year’s eve
Ringing in the New Year with a glass of bubbly is a hand-in-hand tradition dating back as far as anyone I hunted down could recall. Pursuant to that, with each annual descent of Times Square's ceremonial ball comes the ever pressing question: "With so many bottles to choose from, which [...]
Fill Your Holiday Packages with BGHV’s Second Annual “Big Gay Holiday Guide”!
Since starting Big Gay Hudson Valley in February of 2009, we have met a tremendous amount of gay-owned, and gay-friendly businesses throughout our area. Recognizing that it is critical for our community to support one-another to make our presence stronger, we created The Big Gay Holiday Guide to keep all [...]
Only One Spot Remaining: “Men Drawing Men” Workshops with Gay Local Artist, William Noonan – Classes Start Sunday, Jan 23rd
BGHV is proud to announce the return of Men Drawing Men, with local gay artist, William Noonan. Last year more than a dozen of you participated in the series, and with interest being so strong, the artist has offered to host the classes again. Held at his home studio in [...]
Make the Yuletide Gay with Holiday Events Ranging from Hyde Park to Hudson; December 3rd through the 5th
With the Holidays rapidly approaching, there is no shortage of holiday events and happenings to enjoy! However, some are much more gay than others. That said, here's a short list of some of our favorites for you to consider checking out this coming weekend! Friday, December 3rd Christmas in Little [...]
Do Gay People Need Gay Places? Paul Saladino MD Reflects on “Gay Doctors for Gay People”
"You shouldn't have to lie to your physician. Your sexuality, who you're with, who you love - these are all things that should be ok to talk about." That's one of the guiding principles of Dr. Paul Saladino's career as a medical professional.Currently in residency at his practice, Cross Valley [...]
Election Season is Upon Us – November 2nd is Election Day!
With the political season upon us in the Valley, the race being most closely watched in our region this year is in the 41st Senate district between incumbent Senator Steve Saland and challenger Didi Barrett. Those of you following BGHV routinely will remember Didi from our Pride Preview Party earlier [...]
BGHV Weekend, Sept 23rd: DADT Stands, A Local 10-Day Eating Tour & Didi’s Big Block Party
Hey everyone and happy weekend. First up is a big thanks to our friends, Mike & Ed, and the rest of the Poughkeepsie community for joining us at last weekend's community clean-up in Poughkeepsie. To learn more about Adopt-A-Block Poughkeepsie and how you can get involved in giving your [...]
BGHV Weekend, Sept 17th: We’re Back!!!
Hey everyone! A big gay thank you to everyone who has been emailing, texting, tweeting and facebooking us over the last couple of weeks to inquire about the fate of BGHV Weekend. Crazy turbulent work and end-of-summer schedules have kept us away from the blog for a bit but, [...]
Fall Fest 2010: A Hetrick-Martin Institute Benefit, Saturday Sept. 25th
The Hetrick-Martin Institute, home to NYC's acclaimed Harvey Milk High School, is back with their annual autumnal soiree celebrating the bounty of the Hudson Valley and raising money for at-risk LGBTQ youth. For those of you that remember last year's event, there's no better - and no swankier - way [...]
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