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When the bears aren't out in the woods, you can usually find them messing around in the Bear Barn!
Pull up a bale, and kick back for this nonstop hayride!
Director: Ken Slater, Producer: Mike Zillion
When bear's come a knockin'and a few cubs, too!
But you might just spot this cub at Country Bears (Cologne, Germany; Nov 18-23) or Mad Bear (Madrid, Spain; Dec 4-8).
WOOF!
These arrived, today!
The last few weeks sure have been bumpy. With presidential politics hitting a frenzied pitch and "market analysts" trying to figure out "how bad is it?" - The rest of us are just left frazzled and worried.
We can't tell you where the economy is going to land or how hard the landing is going to be, but we can offer you a little relief for your holiday shopping. We are offering 15% off all our Big Sky products including bear ornaments and holiday figurines. These include brand names like Bearfoots, Brushwerks Bear, Maskwa Ridge and Big Sky Christmas
When you check out simply enter the code "fallbears" for your discount. This offer is good through November 15th.
Sleep And The Bear Gay Community
By Barry Aneda
Sleep is a dynamic process that our brain and body needs for physical restoration and proper mental processing. According to Fadia (2002), the amount of sleep that is necessary depends on a number of factors (age, weight, etc.) Infants require about 16 hours of sleep while teenagers require around 9. For most adults, about 7 or 8 hours of sleep tends to be the average. However, there are some adults that require as less as 5 hours a night and as much as 10 hours of sleep per night. In addition the amount of sleep a person needs will also increase if that person has been deprived of sleep or experiencing sleep deprivation. This causes sleep debt. This means that when a person is deprived of sleep that sleep must then be made up (2002).
Many people are able to notice the difference between a good night sleep and waking up feeling sleep deprived. However, those who have constantly had to deal with sleep deprivation developed a conditioning that overtime became normalized. They were unable to determine that sleep deprivation had caused and continues to cause impairments in their judgment, reaction time and/or in their overall functioning. They simply have come to believe that this is the way it is for them. This process has been noted in larger heavier individuals that have been heavy most of their lives. Thus, this article will focus on sleep disorders and gay men in the bear community in order to increase awareness regarding the health risks posed by sleep disorders in the GLBTQ community.
We've added a new category this year - Bear of the Year.
This is the bear or cub who gives time and again to the bear and LGBT communities, proudly presents the bear lifestyle, and embodies the spirit of the ursine brotherhood.
"Prop 8 writes discrimination into the Constitution. This is about taking rights away. The right to be treated the same. There is no compromise on the principle of equality. That's absolute!"
How do you feel about the Right using you to support Prop 8?
"I have no regrets about that speech. I had my Howard Dean moment. I was talking about the long arch of history that Dr. King talked about that always bends towards justice . . ."
Fernando and Greg Show is the only opening gay morning radio talk show on air. Nothing is off limits. You can listen to them online or download their podcasts on iTunes. The Mayor's interview is on iTunes.
A few weeks back, my sister came to town. We were raised on the East Coast and she had never been further west than West Virginia. So, I got to be a tourist in my own city. As far as cities go, San Francisco ain’t half bad.
I hope you enjoy my digital tour of San Francisco.
I had lunch with Ken Slater of CyberBear fame the other day (Chinese, if you needed to know). He looked all scruffy – WOOF! Over fortune cookies we chatted about if we could be with anybody who would it be? My answer was husbear of course! (That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it), Ken said John Goodman – but clarified the John Goodman of 1989-2000. “He was my ultimate bear”
His latest venture is Bear Party. The first event will be Nov 30th at the Stud from 6 until 12. SF Bear’s in the know hit Bear Bust over at Lone Star to down a few pints and then you can head over to Bear Party to dance your furry little butts off. Cover charge is $5 and a portion of the proceeds will go to Magnet.
Of course there is a new video just released – Eros Encounters filmed at SF Eros. “Where are you going to go for an erotic group bear encounter? How about a sex club like Eros in San Francisco, with high ceilings, padded tables, and a healthy supply of friendly, frisky bears?”
There is a new releases of Bear Party Magazine with a woofy cover model, an interview with Pantheon’s Chris Roma and the inside scoop on “Black Russians.”
If you’d like to catch up with Mr. Slater – he’ll be at Octobearbust in Orlando, HiBearNation 2008 in St. Louis and Midwest Bearfest in Indianapolis.
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Riley can’t seem to come out to his 3 older brothers for fear of their reactions. He has confided in his younger sister Maggie, who threatens to out him if he doesn’t hurry and do it himself.
Husbear liked the film a lot more than I did. I thought at times it tried to hard to be cute – the “angry inch” joke got old. But overall, it was enjoyable. Also, for those of you in Chicago – some amazingly beautiful shots of your city (having lived in Lakeview in the 90’s, I had a different visual in mind that seemed to be the undersides of the L. Guess I’m more of a seedy kinda guy).
It’s not a gay Chicago movie without the Wiener Circle, which contrary to what you may think is not a gay bar – LOL.
Riley is a cute, chubby kinda guy versus the typical Queer as Folk types usually portrayed in gay film. No washboard abs here - that was refreshing. The storyline and the dialogue were realistic and heart warming at points. We could all use a sister like Maggie.
So the next time husbear threatens you with another Star Trek, The Next Generation rerun, try Outing Riley instead.
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by Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas of San Francisco's Hotel Mark Twain offers tidbits and tips on restaurant, shows, hotels and travels - all from the bear's point of view.
It used to be, to see a Broadway show you had to go to Manhattan. Or when the touring version came to town, the great Broadway star was replaced by an average TV star.
More and more shows are having pre-Broadway runs at theatres throughout the US, making it easier to see the Best of Broadway without the airfare and with high caliber talent.
One such musical, "9 to 5" is Broadway bound and currently playing in Los Angeles. In the recent trend of adapting movies into theatrical musicals, "9 to 5" is perhaps the most faithful to the source material. Surprisingly the show retains the fun dream sequence in which our three female leads plot the demise of their scoundrel boss. And the show is still packed full of witty lines from the movie like "I killed the boss, you don't think they'll fire me for a thing like that" or "I'm going to change you from a rooster to a hen in one shot." And, as a musical "9 to 5" is actually enriched with its songs, adding depth and poignancy to the characters.
Allison Janney, of TV's "West Wing," is not a singer but does carry her tunes amicably and totally embodies the part of Violet Newstead, the real leader of the fictitious Consolidated Company in which she works hard for the money in a sexist 1980s world. Stephanie L. Block, as memorable as Liza Minnelli in Broadway's "Boy from Oz," does have the pipes to make any song a showstopper in the Jane Fonda role of Judy Bernly. Her character is a little bland (as in the movie) but she does have a few moments and knocks it out of the park with her big number "Get Out and Stay Out." But the real treasure is Megan Hilty in the role of Doralee Rhodes, made famous by the show's composer Dolly Parton in the original film. This role has more dimensions than even the movie. And while Hilty cannot outshine Parton, (who could?) you don't miss Parton so much as Hilty offers depth and substances, which all comes out in her singing and quiet moments, with the song "Backwoods Barbie" perhaps being the highlight of all of the new songs.
Great support by Marc Kudisch as the sexiest, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigoted boss and Kathy Fitzgerald about steals the show as his administrative assistant prove that you can get good theatre on the West Coast. When it hits Broadway in February, "9 to 5" in many ways will be written off as piece of fluff. But in today's world, not every musical or show needs to have an important message. Sometimes fluff is exactly what you need. Follow its journey to New York on www.9to5themusical.com.
Another Broadway bound musical that played in the LA area is "Vanities," directed by two-time Tony winning actress Judith Ivey. "Vanities" was first a play years ago and it seems to fare better as musical. For this show to succeed, it really needs a talented cast as it consists of just three characters. No one else. The good news is,our actresses - Lauren Kennedy, Sarah Stiles, Anneliese van der Pol - all deliver.
In a story of three Texas friends going from high school through adulthood is really a tale we've all heard before, dealing with betrayal, death and envy. But the staging of the show and the multiple use of the vanities as lockers, shelves, cabinets and walls really open up at the show. This combined with the interesting costume changes often done right on stage; add a little sparkle to the show. It's funny to think that such a small thing can do a show wonders.
But most of the credit for this show succeeding is our three leads. They are totally believable as teens and then later as women in their 40s. Their voices, mannerisms and characterizations really seem to mature throughout the show. The one stand out of the cast is Stiles. Her delivery is very reminiscent of Megan Mullally on "Will & Grace" without the acid tongue or insulting barbs. And while you won't remember many of the songs later, they were pleasant enough and helped the story move forward. You just won't be downloading any of the tunes to your iPod. See the show's progress at www.vanitiesthemusical.com but it is scheduled to open on Broadway in February.
And since this story is about traveling Broadway style shows, I must mention the new touring version of "Spring Awakening." With its eight Tony awards including Best Musical of 2007, you would think a big show wouldn't need much more press. But this is quite the exception. Not only because the touring cast is just as talented as anyone on Broadway, but this story is not your typical mainstream fare and ticket sales on tour have been lackluster. For a show to succeed on Broadway or on tour, you need a safe story that doesn't deal with controversial topics. You have to think: what musical would people from Iowa see. And a few years back, one wouldn't picture them attending the Boy George bio-show "Taboo" due to all the drag queens. And it's right, that one reason the show failed.
But "Spring Awakening" is a great show with modern songs, even though set in 1890. But it deals with religion, sex education, homosexuality and promiscuity. People from Middle America are not going to run to a show that has some nudity or that has a song called "Totally fucked."
The story of "Spring Awakening" will stick with you for a long time. There's even a scene about the consequences paid by someone whose mother sugar coats the story of the birds and the bees, leaving the teen not understanding the truth. So when "Spring Awakening" comes to your town, please seek it out. Check out the touring schedule at www.springawakening.com.
And as long as you're seeking good theatre....
If in San Francisco, there are two really fun shows.
"Insignificant Others" has an open-ended run at San Francisco's Pier 39 Theatre. It is truly an "only in San Francisco" experience as five friends move to San Francisco to begin their lives, exploring the city and their lifestyles. Some of the characters are straight, some are gay, all are fun. Truly a reflection of the San Francisco culture, "Insignificant" is another but. See www.isomusical.com.
And speaking of something well suited for San Francisco, time is running out on "Jungle Red," the drag musical parody of "The Women." The timing of the show is very fortunate as it opened the same week the movie remake was released. In talking to the producers, this was accidentally as the movie opening date changed and they scheduled the show around famed drag performer Verla Jean Merman. And while Verla Jean gets more than her share of laughs in the role of bitchy husband stealing Crystal. But Trauma Flintstone is always a joy to behold in her multiple supporting roles. This show has wit, charm and campy, catchy tunes by Mark Sargent. Not all of the cast can carry a tune, though, and that weights it down a bit. If the show perhaps continues to off-Broadway, they should either cut out some of the songs or recast some of the supporting players who can't sing. Markie de Sadie for example is hilarious as little Mary - that is until she sings. This is the first production by the Big Gay Frat House and they really have a gem on their hand, provided things are tightened a bit. Encourage the production to continue via www.biggayfrathouse.com.
If you'd like to hear additional comments on these shows, check out the Feast of Fools podcast at http://www.feastoffools.net/gay-fun-show/2008/09/29/fof-850-bears-broadway-and-beyond-092908/
October is GLTB History Month
Got Fur's third annual poll, the very best in all things ursine. 
