Paul Richmond Blog

Photo by Michael Key/Washington Blade Two days ago, I had the privilege of finally marrying the man I love. It was unlike anything I ever imagined the big day would be. For starters, my fantasy wedding never involved spending fourteen hours on a bus because my own state has yet to recognize same sex unions. But I also never dreamed I would get to share my wedding with twenty-four other inspiring couples - deeply committed to one another and the cause of marriage equality - or work with two of the most passionate and creative activists I've ever known, Joshua and Stephen Snyder-Hill, and their amazing MarriageEvolved team who went so far above and beyond that my head is still spinning. And in my wildest dreams, I never would have guessed that Dennis and I would venture all the way to our nation's capital, stand before the U.S. Supreme Court and vow our commitment to each other just days before they make a historic decision about the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8,...

The Cheescake Boy event at Luxboheme is next week, and the Boys are starting to pop up all over! Outlook Columbus :   The Other Paper :   Today I also received a big box of goodies from the underwear company Baskit . They are one of the event sponsors, and the Cheesecake Boy models will be wearing some of Baskit's finest -- like this: Those of you who are near Columbus, I hope to see you there! The event does require advance tickets, and they are $15 at www.columbusisgreat.com .

We spent Saturday afternoon hanging the Cheesecake Boy exhibit at Luxboheme, and I have special behind-the-scenes video footage to share, courtesy of Nancy Smeltzer: Impressive, huh? I think pounding in that nail is the manliest thing I've ever done -- nevermind the fact that my friend Eric had to do the other nineteen! The Luxboheme event is shaping up to be quite an evening of fabulosity. We have a host of sexy Cheesecake Boy models who will be featured in "surprise" fashion shows throughout the evening,  plus a special appearance by nationally-known drag queen Nina West! Space is limited, so reserve your tickets here: ColumbusIsGreat.com . Event details: Thurs., Dec. 2, 2010, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Luxboheme, 232 N. 3rd St. Enter through barn door on Hickory Alley. Special performances start at 7:30 p.m. $15 ticket includes admission, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. $50 ticket includes admission, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and autographed copy of ...

We hung up show posters all over town today for the upcoming Cheesecake Boy Extravaganza at the Luxboheme Showroom. They were a spin on rental rip-off posters, only with a little added incentive to see what's underneath the flaps. ;)