NY'S EVE : FIRST MARIAH...THAN PARTIES

OUT TONIGHT LAST OF THE 2009 :
At her “into Midnight” concert, Mariah is expected to play from her stock of hit singles as well as from her new album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel”. The R&B princess is sure to bring in 2010 with a bang, so don’t be surprised if some of her friends show up for some for a few celebrity duet. At Madison Square Garden 9 PM

FornabaioVoss Events & Josh Wood Productions are teaming up to create a New Years Eve Powerhouse of a Party!
THE BLACK & WHITE BALL WITH DEBORAH COX - NEW YEARS EVE 2010 - THE CHELSEA ART MUSEUM
Greatest Hits Concert by: DEBORAH COX
Main Floor: DJ Corey Craig
Lounge: DJ Lina
Countdown by: Shequida
*Huge Surprise Midnight Performance*
*Hot GoGo Boys and Private Dancers in the VIP*
Hosted by: Marco Ovando, Zoe Murphy, Keoni Hudoba, Matty Maggicomo and Michael Holtz
PRESALE: Save $50 until Dec 11th. Ticket includes all you can drink Absolut vodka, Champagne and Beer. Tickets to this event will sell out.
http://www.showclix.com/event/nye
Doors Open at 10 pm, Open Bar all Night
State of the Art Lighting & Sound
2 Dance Floors, Massive Musuem Sized Bash
General Admission Includes:
Open Absolut Vodka Bar
Champagne
Stella Beer
Gogos
VIP Includes:
Meet & Greet with Deborah Cox
Full Open Bar
Access to private VIP lounge and seating
Black Caviar Bar
Private Dancers
Black and White Attire is Suggested. Sponsored by Absolut Vodka and Stella Artois.
TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE AT: http://www.showclix.com/event/nye

SPENCER SWEENEY

ART:
Spencer Sweeney at Gavin Brown's Enterprise Gallery
Thru 1/16/2010
http://www.gavinbrown.biz
Recommended *****

GAY LETTER N. 26

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NUTCRACKER: RATED R

BAUHAUS 1919-1933: WORKSHOPS FOR MODERNITY

ART:
Bauhaus 1919–1933: Workshops for Modernity
The story of the immensely influential German art-and-design school.
At The Museum of Modern Art 11 W.53rd St. NYC Thru 1/25/10
http://www.moma.org

GERHARD RICHTER

ART:
Gerhard Richter at Marian Goodman Gallery NYC Thru 9 January
http://www.mariangoodman.com/

LUKE GULDAN

Hunk of The Day : Luke Guldan
http://lukeguldan.com/

RONI HORN

ART:
Roni Horn Aka Roni Horn
Thru January 24, 2010
At Whitney Museum 945 at 75 Street Madison Ave NYC
http://www.whitney.org

XMAS @ ROCKIT

OUT:
Join us at ROCKIT Christmas Night for a special holiday celebration.
*Christmas Drink Specials*
*Santa's Naughty GoGos Upstairs*
*Special Holiday Music and Performances*
Upstairs: DJ KEO NOZARI
Downstairs: DJ LADY BUNNY in the D' or Lounge
Door: Giovanni
Full open bar from 10pm until 11pm
NO COVER
For table reservations please email: rockit@fveventsny.com
NEW YEARS EVE 2010 - THE BLACK AND WHITE BALL WITH DEBORAH COX- Tickets available at http://www.showclix.com/event/nye

WILD HEART XMAS PARTY

ANJA RUBIK

FASHION:
Anja Rubik Model of The Week
http://www.anjarubik.com

GAY LETTER N. 25

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HARMONY KORINE'S TRASH HUMPERS

MOVIE:
Harmony Korine's last Movie Trash Humpers
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/08/harmony-korines-next-feature-film-trash-humpers-already-finished/
Recommended *****

JESSICA 6 :FUN GIRL VIDEO PREMIERE

MUSIC VIDEO:
Deitch Projects presents the Jessica 6 'Fun Girl' Video Premiere. Hosted and directed by Bijioux Altamirano. December 22nd. Doors open at 7:30/Video premiere at 9pm followed by a performance by Jessica 6.
Santos Party House
96 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
Must RSVP for entry by emailing: wwwevents@inch.com

A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS

EVENT:
8pm show SOLD OUT!
Tickets for 11pm available!
Check out the Raves in New York Post, Time Out & Next Magazine!
Like a wayward Santa for the Christmas obsessed, legendary filmmaker and raconteur John Waters ("Pink Flamingos," "Hairspray," "A Dirty Shame") rides into town on his sleigh full of smut this December spreading yuletide cheer with his critically acclaimed one-man show, "A John Waters Christmas".
Putting the "X" in Xmas, Waters' rapid-fire monologue explores and explodes traditional archetypes as he shares his compulsive desire to give and receive perverted gifts, a religious fanaticism for Santa Claus, and an unhealthy love of true crime holiday horror stories. Delving into his passion for lunatic exploitation Christmas movies and the unhealthy urge to remake all his own films into seasonal children?s classics, "The Pope of Trash" will give you a Joyeaux Noel like no other.
Buy tickets at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000438CA08058BC?artistid=756502&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=104
At BB KINGS 237 W 42nd Street NYC
$39.50/$100 VIP Meet & Greet

MELVIN SOKOLSKY

ART:
Melvin Sokolsky
My Favorite Photographer at The Moment
www.sokolsky.com

KID SISTER

MUSIC:
Kid Sister : A Brand New Artist with her new Ultra Violet Album
54321 Recommended *****
http://www.myspace.com/kidsister

MR.BLACK TAKES A BREAK

OUT:
To all the peeps,
2009 has been a chaotic year for mr.Black, a year of impossible challenges, (we have moved twice )and yet a period of successful national growth has happened at the same time.
It is unfortunate that i must announce that here in NYC/Manhattan mr.Black will be taking a break for the unforeseeable future.
Irreconcilable differences between mr.Black and the current venue that houses us has led to my decision. I look forward to the next few months of withholding mr.Black as a venue and take this opportunity to experiment and lay the the foundations for something even stronger than has been seen in the past.
Please take note that there is no time period for mr.Black's return or in what incarnation it will return as. Since our first return from exile in June 2008 we have constantly struggled in maintaining the quality of what we provide to patrons and trying to balance that with the conflicting operational practices of those venues that have been nice enough to house us. Therefore mr.Black's return as a venue will never happen if we do not control all aspects of the clubhouse as it was at the original mr BLACK which was a teeming success!
The house of Black must run mr.Black period. This is not an easy task, finding the right space may take me months or years but at this point i refuse to compromise on what we want to provide to the world. We now will fly solo no matter how long it takes to secure this Independence.
Big shout out to all the staff, djs and hosts who have persevered throughout this period, strong bunch of bitches you all are.
Please note all other mr.black adventures in L.A, Brooklyn and stateside will continue as planned, and we are super excited with what lays ahead for the future.
Sloppy kisses, Stuart Black.

ANGELA STRASSHEIM

ART:
Angela Strassheim: Evidence
Thru 31 December 2009 @ Marvelly Gallery NYC
http://www.marvelligallery.com/Evidence01.html

JOSEPHINE HALVORSON

ART:
Josephine Halvorson : Clockwise From Window
Thru January 16, 2010
At Monya Rowe Gallery 504 West 22nd Street 2nd Floor NYC
http//www-monyarowegallery.com

ELLEN VON UNWERTH

ART:
Ellen Von Unwerth : Fraulein
At Staley Wise Gallery Thru January 30, 2010
www.staleywise.com

GAY LETTER N. 24

NEWS:
WWW.GAYLETTER.COM

B*TCH @ASS TRICK W/VOGUE EVOLUTION

OUT:
NYC finally gets back on top!!!...ONE NITE ONLY!!!
B*TCH @SS TRICK takes a nod from dancehall/hip hop music and slang and subverts the sometimes-pejorative lyrics and words into a night of positivity and inclusionary fun for all. The energy and spirit of Jamaican and hip hop culture have often included the use of derogatory words to repress women, gays and others in the name of politics or religion. BAT aims to create an event with a message that is embodying, rejecting antiquated ideologies rooted in hate and discrimination, popularized by music that should be for everyone. BAT is NOT a reggae party or dancehall party in the literal sense. We take our inspiration from challenging counteractive and detrimental concepts, and championing a scene that unites all.
DJs CAZWELL, PAISLEY DALTON and PIERCE JACKSON (Paper Magazine) spin Pum Pum electro hoe dance, bumpo bass beats and ass-slappin mash-ups.
Hosted by AMANDA LEPORE and from BRAVO'S new reality show "Launch My Line" PATRICK McDonald!!!!
LIVE...ABDC's VOGUE EVOLUTION!!!!!!! and CAZWELL performing new single "Tonight"
Dirty Money Makers...TAMIKKO & JOHNNY, KING RALPHY and BABY JANE
VISUALS by PRICKIMAGE (LONDON)
OPEN BAR & FREE ENTRY 10:30PM-11:30PM, $8 thereafter
At 327 Bowery NYC

THE BLACK LODGE

ART:
THE BLACK LODGE A POP-UP SHOP OF LIMITED EDITION COLLABORATIVE ARTWORKS BY JARED BUCKHIESTER AND DESI SANTIAGO
At ENVOY ENTERPRISES 131 Christie Street Nyc
OPENING ON DECEMBER 15, 2009
6-8PM
POP-UP SHOP/INSTALLATION OPEN EVERYDAY
DECEMBER 15-24
12-6PM
http://www.envoyenterprises.com/

JESSICA 6

MUSIC:
Jessica 6 is Morgan Wiley, Andrew Raposo (you might know them from Automato) and Nomi Ruiz whose vocals you will surely recognise from Hercules & Love Affair. Fun Girl is what is to be expected from DFA musicians (=top quality), but be completley surprised by the B-side of the single, Not Anymore. (Have a listen on their myspace). Fun Girl's got excellent remixes by Liv Spencer and Keinemusik.
http://www.myspace.com/jessicasix

GABRIEL OROZCO

ART:
Gabriel Orozco
December 13, 2009–March 1, 2010
The International Council of The Museum of Modern Art Exhibition Gallery, sixth floor
http://www.moma.org

SPANK

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE : ABSTRACTION

ART:
More than 130 paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures by one of the most famous female painters of the twentieth century, as well as selected examples from Alfred Stieglitz’s famous photographic portrait series of an often naked O’Keeffe.
Thru 1/17/2010 At Whitney Museum 945 Madison Ave New York
http://www.whitney.org

JACK@ASPEN

OUT:
THURSDAY NIGHT DONE RIGHT!
Join MATT TRATNER and co-hosts, RICARDO STUDMUFFIN & JONNY MACK as they gather around the hearth in the middle of this Aspen Lodge-style restaurant in Chelsea
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THIS WEEK
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DROP THE WORK CLOTHES, GRAB THE COMFY FLANNEL AND HEAD OUT TO ASPEN WHERE WE'VE GOT THE FIRE BURNING IN THE FIREPLACE ALL NIGHT
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HAPPY HOUR 2-4-1 DRINKS 9-10 PM!!
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MUSIC BY: DJ CHRIS PADILLA
YOUR BARTENDERS: DOUG AT THE FRONT BAR
& IVAN ON THE BACK BAR
NO COVER
Aspen 30 West 22 Street, Between 5th & 6th Aves
New York, NY

THE FIRST ANNUAL NIGHTLIFE AWARDS

OUT:
When it comes to nightlife-related pursuits, we are not as New York-centric as you might assume. We like to shake it in Savannah, boogie in Boston and party till we puke in Pittsburgh. Really! Which is why we are seeking out nominees for America's Best Party to be voted on by you dear readers and announced live at our Fifth Annual Nightlife Awards on December 9, 2009
And then check back soon on PAPERMAG.com, where we'll be announcing the nominees and you can start voting!

CRUSH FANZINE

MAGAZINE:
"My heart has no will against your eyes...your voice...your presence."
Please join us for CRUSHfanzine Issue #3 "Acting French" installation and reception.
In this issue, we feature Salim Kechiouche, seen on the cover, along with the following French actors are our latest obsession.
Raphael Personnaz
Arnaud Valois
Stephane Metzger
Mehdi Dehbi
Édouard Collin
Andy Gillet
Adrien Jolivet
& Nicolas Cazalé
Contributors are: Lorenzo Martone, Slava Mogutin, Sebastien Meunier, Miguel Villalobos, Carlos Dalton, Magda Antoniuk, Rocky Casale, Alissa Bennett, Alistair McCartney, William Johnson, & Nathan Lee
Tomorrow @ Envoy Gallery 131 Chrystie St NYC

JAMES WHALE

ART :
THE MAGNIFICENT JAMES WHALE SERIES AT FILM FORUM NYC
http://filmforum.org/films/whale.html

VANDAM ANNIVERSARY PARTY

OUT:
SUSANNE BARTSCH & KENNY KENNY
invite you to
VANDAM SUNDAYS
FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY
SHOW:a special performance by Erika Jayne
SUNDAY DEC 6. 2009
10:00 PM - until
COMP COCKTAILS 10 - 10:30
VANDAM VODKA SPECIAL ALL NIGHT (VODKA W. MIXER OF YOUR CHOICE )
DJ: JOHNNY DYNELL
EVERGREENS: DIRTY MARTINI, AJOSHUA & CHUCK ATTIX
DOWNSTAIRS
DISCO DUNGEON: DESI MONSTER & LADYFAG
DJ: JUANITA MORE
EARLY DISCO DJ SET: SAINT BUCK
DOOR: ANDREA
150 VARICK ST @ VANDAM
at greenhouse
EVERY SUNDAY

PRECIOUS

MOVIE:
Precious : Now playing On Selected Theaters
http://www.weareallprecious.com/

LOOKING BACK

ART:
Looking Back: The White Columns Annual, selected by Primary Information Thru 1/9/10
White Columns At 320 W.13th Street NYC
http://whitecolumns.org/exhibitions.html?type=current

MOVE IT

ROCKBAR FRIDAYS

THE BIG PINK

MUSIC:
THE BIG PINK
Tonight @ BOWERY BALLROOM 8 PM NYC
http://boweryballroom.com/
Recommended *****

ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH

ART:
ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 3-6 December 2009
http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/

IMOGEN HEAP

MUSIC:
Imogen's New York show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on December 3rd is set to be webcast live by Billboard.com.
Billboard Live is new website to watch live streaming concerts online for free and allows viewers to choose 5 different camera angles as they watch live online. Billboard Live includes also live chat with Twitter and Facebook integration.
Tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn NYC
http://live.billboard.com/Concert/View/200214

DRY HUMP @ THE COCK

OUT:
Dry Hump Every Wednesday @ the Cock
Pervy gogos do dirty things and spotlight numbers all night long, expect some shows that will make you laugh and give you a Boner at the same time.
Djs Cazwell and Zac posse lay down the tracks that will make you frisk a stranger.
Ernie slings $5 well drinks all night long.
all this and a bunch of other stuff that no one else dares to do:)
you can expect guest hosts, shows, late night binge drinking and of course We're at the cock so you'll end up cabbing home with a strange