Extra Extra! Gay Film Festivals Sweeping the Valley!
Gay film festivals are running wild throughout the Valley just in time for the kickoff to the summer box office season. While I know you're all excited to catch a glimpse of Zachary Quinto & Chris Pine as space-hopping trekkies, don't miss these great independent LGBT films showing throughout the [...]
July 19th: The Art & Design Auction of the Hudson Valley to Benefit Kingston’s Angel Food East & Empire State AIDS Ride
This summer, six Ulster County cycling enthusiasts, Team Project 19, will spend seven days riding their bicycles 560 miles from Niagara Falls to Manhattan—as part of The Empire State AIDS Ride (ESAR)—to help raise money to support AIDS research and local AIDS relief organizations. To support this effort, [...]
Shiver Me Timbers! Come Tour Henry Hudson’s Half Moon With S&P on Memorial Day Monday!
While I am sure that many of your have plans for Memorial Day weekend that will likely take you out of town, for those that will be in the Poughkeepsie area on Memorial Day Monday, I would encourage you all to come and take a tour of the Half-Moon with [...]
Want To Get Gay Married? Senator Steve Saland Needs To Hear From You. Please Call Him.
For those that have been following, recently the New York Legislature voted in favor of Gay Marriage. At this point, the bill moves on to the New York Senate - where, if it passes, it will be signed into law by Governor Patterson. For those of us in Dutchess and [...]
BGHV Weekend, May 13th: Bawdy Burlesque, Culinary Demos, and Salsa & Swing Lessons!
Yes, it's been an exciting week here in the Empire State! Last night the New York State Assembly passed the Marriage Equality Amendment, and now it's off the New York Senate. According to New York State Senate Majority Leader, Malcolm Smith, the bill does not have the 32 votes necessary [...]
Calling All Gay Gamers!
Gay Gamers everywhere, hold onto something sturdy because this is big. Real big. Artsy-grunge hub Beacon can now add one more piece of flair to its already impressive Main Street. The Retro Arcade Museum has recently opened its doors (privately during the week, longer on weekends) for your sheer nostalgic enjoyment. Boasting [...]
Et Tu Boote? BGHV Sits Down With One Of Alpha Psi Ecdysia’s Members to Chat About Boys, Girls, & This Week’s Burlesque Show
Last week Big Gay Hudson Valley told you all about the upcoming performance of Alpha Psi Ecdysia scheduled for this coming Thursday night, May 14th at Joe’s East West in New Paltz. Not being able to wait until this coming Thursday to learn more about the neo-burlesque troupe based right [...]
Run, Don’t Walk, To See Psycho Beach Party in Rhinebeck Next Weekend; May 15, 16, & 17th
For certain Hudson Valley gay boys, and gay girls, summer means sitting poolside or beachside with a tall, frosty Pina Colada while ogling passing sculpted beach bodies.... Did you say it’s too early for such cavorting? That the weather isn’t cooperating? Well, here’s the next best thing: attending [...]
BGHV Weekend: Psycho Beach Party, Roller Derby & Mom’s Day
Hey Everyone - The wheels just keep rolling forward in the movement for marriage - congrats to Maine! We've said it before and we'll say it again - if you have yet to call your reps and express your approval of gay marriage legislation in New York...do it now! In [...]
Hudson Valley Horrors Rollerderby; These Chicks Have… Uh, Wheels!
Cavemen, Dinosaurs, Rollergirls, Oh My! The Hudson Valley Horrors, the worlds first non-urban flat track roller derby team are preparing to start new season, and they are throwing a special season kick-off party this Saturday, May 9th at Snapper McGee's on North Front Street in Kingston, NY. Doors open at [...]


