The GLBT EXPO, an Upside-down Pride Parade

by baad lamb

A fun and informative diversion this past weekend was had by anyone stopping by the GLBT EXPO at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Sunday afternoon.

There were only 2 hours left before closing by the time I arrived, but there were still plenty of people roaming the aisles (including, it seems, QNY's own Darling!, who filed his report here. Hi, Darling!).

The expo is at its core a marketing event; a forum for companies who want to sell products and services to the GLBT community, or for organizations, community groups, sports teams, non-profits and social services to raise their profiles or reach out directly to a queer or queer-positive demographic.

Lots more, and video, after the jump....

THE GLBT EXPO WEEKEND

By Darling!

The rainbow balloon arches greeted us as we descended the Javitz Center escalators to the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Trans gender Expo of 2010.
There were so many displays of Gay owned and/or Gay friendly organizations and businesses to choose from....that it was all a bit overwhelming.

Starting with the major companies like Avon skincare where I encountered Billy Kolber a hairy bear version of an Avon lady (I'm planning a future post on reducing dark under eye circles so stay tuned) , the fabu Cirque De Soleil, and Mohegan Sun Resorts, down to the lesser known all natural Mantra Skincare that will not only smooth your dry skin but will strengthen your inner spirit. There was the wonderful Heritage of Pride which brings us the Gay Pride Parade and Pier Dance each year (sorry I missed you Mo Mo), and the Florida Keys-Key West booth where I met the charming Stephen K. Smith.


There were several live half naked boys (always an eye catcher in my book)

More and photos, after the jump!

A QNY Favorite: Mike Diamond

By Father Tony

Mike Diamond is one of my favorite New Yorkers. There is nothing this queen won't do whenever a camera is near. The charmante Mr. Diamond was part of our press group in Key West where he took to his moped like Margaret Hamilton to a broom. Do you watch him on LOGO or Youtube? You really should. He's an enchantrix. And now this. Oy.