This Jewish Trans Woman Sees Parallels Between U.S. and 1930s Germany

When Jews collectively said “NEVER AGAIN,” they meant it, writes Rebecca Kling. That applies to American abuses at the border.

www.advocate.com/commentary/2019/7/13/jewish-trans-woman-sees-parallels-between-us-and-1930s-germany

Download Ptown Hacks 2019. Last Chance to Share Your Link to Win Major Ptown Prizes. Winners Will Be Picked Wednesday!

Prizes Added. Download Ptown Hacks To Enter

Provincetown changed more than ever this year. Download the new guide. NEW prizes just announced!

Download Ptown Hacks 2019 for the full scoop. Use form below….and get a chance to win any of the exclusive Provincetown experiences we’re giving away.

Prizes (already announced): the VACAYA cruise to Provincetown, private Moment Sailing charter, VIP AIROTIC Tix, fine art by Greg Salvatori, cool t-shirts from Adam’s nest.

Today we’re adding new Prizes: VIP Tix to see Fran Drescher, “the Nanny“, Todrick Hall and 4 other headliners (see below); A luxury stay at The Waterford Inn; Daytime and sunset sails on The Hindu; and prizes for the top 10 points earners.

Don’t you want to double your chances to win?

Get one more…two more…five more chances to win sharing your unique link. If your friend visits the site, you get another chance to win. If your friend downloads Ptown Hacks, you and your friend both get 5 more chances each to win. And so on. And so on. It adds up. Check out other ways to get more chances to win.

Fill form to get Ptown Hacks 2019 and chance to win.

You’re already a winner when you download Ptown Hacks and come by our RSVPtown storefront at 230 Commercial. We have a sheet of designed-for-us temporary tattoos by @straightthingsareboringthings (insta). Check them out.

Ptown Hacks is jam packed with a new foodie section… where and what to eat…and tons of tips to make the most of your time here.

Maybe you saw it at Stonewall50 World Pride in New York last month? You’ll find a copy in your cabin on VACAYA’s NYC to Provincetown Cruise in a few weeks (whether you win that cabin from us or go book a cabin yourself right now). Print Copies are available at 104 venues in Provincetown including many of our advertiser partners. The digital version is great –not only for winning things — but for sharing with your travel buddies, and sending ahead to folks visiting later in the summer and for carnival.

Here’s more info on what you might win this coming Weds, August 17th, the middle of Bear Week.

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Prizes and Partners 

Grand Prize: A cabin on a NYC-Provincetown 7-day cruise (August, 2019)

First up, VACAYA,  a new kind of LGBT Travel company. You could be on this cruise.

VACAYA PTOWN CRUISE ON CELEBRITY SUMMIT: Sailing August 11-18, 2019 from New York (Port Liberty) on Celebrity Summit, this 7-night cruise will not only make history by being the largest all-gay cruise to ever sail to Ptown Carnival, but it’s also the largest ship to ever overnight in Provincetown!
This is a young company with a very experienced team with decades in the business. It’s going to be fun and pushing things to another level entirely. See you on board!

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First: Private Sailing Charter from Moment Sailing. 

This incredible prize is for a 3-4 hour private charter sail from Provincetown for four- six guests on a mutually agreeable date this season. ( May be traded with prior approval. May not be sold.) If you are set on wanting to charter … and there are lots of reasons to, you can book a charter immediately . They are starting to get booked up already.

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Two Night Stay in a Luxury KingRoom at The Waterford Inn

Valid: Sept 3, 2019-April 30, 2020

The Waterford Inn is in Provincetown’s renowned gallery district, a short stroll from the center of town. The Inn features modern comforts and amenities while retaining the charm of a circa 1850’s Sea Captain’s mansion. Valued at $600+

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2 Pair VIP Tix:
Yoli Mayor brings back decades-old soul and R&B music with her own twist.

July 25th and 26th
From America’s Got Talent, Yoli Mayor, a Cuban-American 23 year old singer-songwriter is often compared to Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Adele and many other soulful icons which made her an instant standout. Produced by Rick Murray and Jonathan Hawkins. At Crown & Anchor, Tickets available

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2 VIP Tix: Will and Anthony

Internationally renowned twin brother tenors and songwriters Will & Anthony Nunziata are sought after for their “fresh takes on classic songs and soundtracks that have captivated generations of music lovers from Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Frankie Valli and Billy Joel to Nat King Cole, The Righteous Brothers, Adele and Disney Classics and many more. ” After 400+ concerts over the past five years they recently headlined two sold out Carnegie Hall shows with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra. The Netflix-bound singers, songwriters, comedians were called “a nearly impossible pairing of talent, stage presence and charisma.” by the Huffington Post. Tickets available.

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2 VIP Tix: Schmoozing with Fran Drescher

August 10th, Town Hall
Funny girl Fran Drescher, most known for her iconic role as Fran Fine in “The Nanny”, shares–in her unique voice–poignant and hilarious stories of her life. An ordinary girl from Queens, Drescher threads recollections, vivid stories and humorous characters, with memories of career, family and travel. And, don’t forget “fat” Fran, “thin” Fran and “everything-in-between” Fran. You’ll laugh and cry as you enjoy a great schmooze-fest! Tickets available

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2 VIP Tix: John Lloyd Young

August 13th, Crown & Anchor
Film, stage and concert artist, John Lloyd Young, is a Tony and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee. As the original “Frankie Valli” in Broadway’s Tony award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys, Young become the only American actor to win all four major Leading-Actor-in-a-Musical awards for a Broadway debut: the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award. Young starred in Jersey Boys on London’s West End, and reprised the role in the Warner Bros. film adaptation, one of only a few actors to take a Tony-winning role to the big screen. Joined by music director Tommy Faragher, Tickets also available.

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2 VIP Tix: Todrick Hall

August 17th, Town Hall

Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels!
Todrick Hall will kick off Carnival Week, in his Provincetown debut, presented by Rick Murray and Jonathan Hawkins. Recently Todrick released his PRIDE album, Haus Party Part 1 and was seen in Taylor Swift’s video for “You Need to Calm Down.” From Broadway’s Kinky Boots, Chicago, and Waitress, this multi-talented singer, rapper, actor, director, choreographer and Youtuber, Todrick is the perfect way to celebrate Carnival! Tickets available

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2 Pair VIP Tix (One pair with Meet n’ Greet)
The Boy Band Project

August 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25

Boys, Belting and Booty Shaking… back by popular demand, The Boy Band Project is thrilled to be returning to Provincetown to give you all the music, moves, and and sexed up magic of your favorite boy bands from the 90s and beyond. The Boy Band Project re-imagines the sound, movement, and energy of Nsync, Backstreet Boys, O’Town, 98 Degrees, Hanson, One Direction, Boyz II Men, and more. Presented and by Rick Murray and Jonathan Hawkins. Tickets available

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2 SETS OF VIP TIX TO AIROTIC

“Logo founder Matt Farber and Farfadais present, AIROTIC a sexy and sensual circus style show sharing a story of love and passion with physique, strength, burlesque and high-level acrobatics — unlike any show you’ve seen before.” June 28th – August 24th at Fishermen Hall, Provincetown at the former high school at 12 Winslow. Tickets online at their site: airoticptown.com as well as at Hook and Essentials.  You can win one of the two pairs of VIP tix we have available in the coming weeks, Tickets are on sale and groups are reserving. Check it out.

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Queer Gear from Adam’s Nest

Be sure to check out the must have collection of t-shirts, printed matter and genius queer art at Adam’s Nest. If you’ve got gifts to buy (and who doesn’t?) this is a great spot. A long-time loyal partner to us, Adam’s Nest is the real deal and part of the queer creative coast — Miami, Brooklyn, Provincetown and the web. Go by 379a Commercial, next to Wired Puppy and see the store.

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Art from Greg Salvatori

You may know his famous book of beards, but this artist has gone to the dogs…his dog…and Provincetown. Greg Salvatori Gallery opened this year and his first show featured this limited edition fab print you might win in our summer drawing. His gallery is filled with other arresting prints like it. Stop by 237 Commercial No. 4 and see the work for yourself.

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Is DC Comics about to add a gay super-villain to a new film?

The internet geekverse has gone all atwitter over a rumor that the Batman villain Black Mask will be portrayed as gay in a new movie.

Warner Bros. has announced that Black Mask will serve as the primary villain in the film adaptation of Birds of Prey, a spinoff of the “Batman family,” and part of the DCEU series of films. Now gossip site We Got This Covered reports that Black Mask will be portrayed as gay, albeit in a subtle manner. Apparently, the film will show sexual tension between Black Mask and fellow villain & serial killer Victor Zsasz. Actor Ewan McGregor will play Black Mask opposite Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn and Jurnee Smollett-Bell’s Black Canary.

Related: Marvel casting director promises LGBTQ characters in future films

More to the point, we have to wonder why perceived subtext–particularly that of a villain–even warrants celebration at this point. Though we would love to see more queer characters in comic book blockbusters, or, for that matter, existing characters like Wonder Woman, Mystique, Loki, Valkyrie or Iceman portrayed as unapologetically LGBTQ as their comic counterparts, subtle hints don’t quite qualify as progress. Hollywood films like Star Trek Beyond and Avengers: Endgame have tried adding queer characters in minor roles or with blink-and-you’ll-miss-them details, which come off more embarrassing and insulting than inclusive.

For now, the news about Black Mask remains nothing more than rumor. Here’s hoping that if it comes to fruition, it gives us an actual reason to celebrate.

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Detroit Man Charged with Murder After Shooting, Robbing Gay Men He Met Using Grindr

Demetris Nelson, a 26-year-old Detroit man, was charged on Friday with first-degree murder, assault with intent to murder and assault with intent to rob while armed and felony firearm possession after he contacted two gay men through the gay hook-up app Grindr on July 6, then robbed and shot them, killing one and critically injuring the other.

Brian Anderson, 31, was shot and killed and Malcom Drake, 26, critically injured.

Said a statement from the Wayne County Prosecutor: “Prosecutors alleged Nelson targeted Anderson and Drake because they were gay, and used the social networking app Grindr to locate the victims.”

Said Prosecutor Kym Worthy: “The allegations are that social media contacts were used to target, contact, rob, fatally shoot one gay man, and seriously wound another gay man. To some this will be just another hateful and violent act in America. They will read about this case and continue to go about their day. To me, that is quite tragic.”

Said Fair Michigan President Alanna Maguire said, “We are saddened and outraged by this despicable crime. This case is just the most recent example of how members of Detroit’s LGBTQ community are too often targets of violence. The Fair Michigan Justice Project is proud to partner with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office and the Detroit Police Department to aggressively prosecute these ruthless crimes.”

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Trainer Kenta Saki on how to learn to love your own body no matter your shape or size

“Can I take a picture with your puppy?” trainer and model Kenta Saki asks a passerby on a gorgeous day at West Hollywood Park.

The owner of the pup in question–a two-month-old German shepherd mix–declines to go on camera himself but has no objection to his pup, who promptly jumps into Kenta’s lap and showers him with kisses.

Ah, the dog’s life.

Late last year, Kenta kick off our “prepared” interview series with health & fitness types, trainers, yoga experts, dancers, performers, anyone whose advice could help us get off the couch and into shape. Due to the popularity of his advice (and perhaps abs) we asked him to hang out with Queerty entertainment editor David Reddish and LA-based photographer Larry Geller to take us through a workout.

Kenta suggested we put some of his workouts in gif form.

How could we object?

So where’d you grow up?

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I was always in and out of Hollywood as a kid. I first got turned out to fitness in general when I was about nine. My sister was practicing yoga. I thought it seemed cool, like a martial art. So I just started doing it with her. Then I started stealing her VHS tapes and doing it when she wasn’t home. Then I started going to studios. By the time I was 14, I was the most advanced person in all those studios. Then I became a yoga instructor. After that, I started personal training. I eventually decided to try modeling, and I got called for a Jillian Michaels video. I got cast, and she and I actually ended up becoming really good friends. I was her right-hand trainer for about five years. I even trained her.

What’s up now?

Now I do my own things. I work with a lot of different brands. I do an audio workout app called Active, where I lead audio workouts. I lead a guided meditation. I do abs, and stretch and strength, anything you can think of just with my voice. I’m also on a couple of streaming sites for workout videos.

Let’s face it. Working out takes motivation. What’s the best way get your ass out of the house?

First, you have to decide what your goal is, and find out what it takes to get there. That way you know at least I need to be doing this. Then you just have to mentally prepare yourself to make that happen. Some days it may not be exactly that, but as long as you’re going forward at a pace in the right direction, I think you’re being successful. It’s about knowing your goal, how to get there, and trudging forward.

Dips to table

Equipment: Yoga Matt and a park

Goal: 3 sets of 20

Tone your triceps and booty at the same time. Really focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the exercise, and hold the contraction for as long as you can or at least a second to get the best results.

It’s hot today here and in much of the nation. When the temperature gets really high, what’s the best thing to do so as not to exhaust yourself but still remain active?

First and foremost, pre-hydration is one of the most important things people usually avoid or just don’t know about. People know you’re supposed to drink water during your workout, but actually pre-hydrating before you work out is one of the most important things you can do. That way, your cells already have a lot of water in them. So drink water before, during and after a workout.

Second, always protect your skin. Wear sunblock. And nourish yourself. That way you have sustainable energy flow in your body before you go out.

Divebomber Pushup

Goal: 3 sets of 15
This is one of my favorite pushup variations, because it targets the upper & lower chest, not just the middle. It also hits your shoulders & triceps differently than the average pushup.

Working out makes people self-conscious. In terms of going to the gym, or working out in public, what’s the best way to overcome that anxiety?

Self-consciousness is there not a matter what you look like most of the time. I get self-conscious with my body. Regardless, you need to be confident and love yourself and love your body no matter what it looks like. It took me having an injury a few months ago—breaking my ankle—for me to finally look at my body and say, Oh my gosh, I’ve been judging my body so harshly these past few months, and my whole life. It took [my wellness] being taken away for me for an extended period to appreciate what I have. So love your body, and you’ll find that the self-consciousness goes away. Just finding self-love and acceptance first and you won’t worry about others.

What do you do when you need a dose of self-love?

There are so many things. It could be little things. It starts off in the morning. Always starting a day off with gratitude is so important to me. Every day you wake up, don’t touch your phone, don’t even get out of bed. Take a moment to breathe and be thankful that you’re alive and have a chance to go on in this world again. So having that is the first step to self-love: Being grateful that you’re here.

Also, find your purpose. Find your “whys.” That really helps people get eager to get out of bed and out of the house to enjoy life.

Sprinter Jump

Goal: 3 sets of 15 on each leg
I love this lunge variation because it really builds & tones your booty while burning some serious calories.

For work out attire in the outdoors, what’s best?

It depends on the activity. You want something airy and breathable, nothing that will restrict moisture or air going in and out so that your skin can breathe and let out the sweat.

Here’s a typical distraction. You see another good looking guy out and about. What do you do when he flirts with you?

It depends on where I’m at. If he’s being respectful, then absolutely, I’ll be respectful back.

What do you keep on your nightstand?

Water is by my side, 24/7, even when I sleep. I’m also a firm believer in crystals. I have a cellulite crystal which is really good for purifying and keeping away negative energy. I also have palo santo which is good for burning and purifying. It really helps me sleep.

Cannonball sit up

Goal: 3 sets of 15
This progression to the average sit-up challenges the lower fibers of your abs as well as the upper, so you get better results as compared to a basic sit up.

Photos by Larry Geller 

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