The Hearts Behind Love My Gays
Suzan Revah
Suzan Revah, is a writer, performer, fundraiser and party bringer in the gayest city on earth. She is an equal-opportunity lover of gays, spreading the gospel of gay by being out, proud and living out loud. Love my gays is her labor of love.
Whether you know her as The Original Fag HagA female, typically straight, who prefers the company of gay men. Also, Fruit Fly, QueerGay. Can be used interchangeably as a term of pride or as a derogatory term, depending on context. A term intentionally and politically reclaimed by some, in protest of the term’s historical use as a slur. Dear, HomosocialiteA fag hag who particularly enjoys the company of A-Gays, and who travels comfortably in their highly exclusive scene., HomosociologistA fag hag who appreciates and actively participates in a wide range of gay subcultures, and who takes particular pride in being accepted as one of the gays in settings that typically include no women or straight persons., GoldilocksA fag hag who enjoys the company of bears., Circuit Suzy or Nasty Girl, and whether you define her as a manclimber, a rainbow connector or a “queenA gay man. Can be used interchangeably as a term of endearment or as a derogatory term, depending on context. Often used in conjunction with a modifier, which can range from merely descriptive (LeatherLeather culture is found in all lifestyles, but among gay men it refers to practices and styles of dress organized around hedonism and eroticism ("kink"). One way this culture consciously distinguishes itself from mainstream sexual cultures is through a specifically homoerotic aesthetic that draws from post-World War II biker culture as well as military and police uniform. Leathermen art, such as Tom of Finland, represents the hypermasculine ideal. Literature like The Leatherman’s Handbook speaks to the culture and the code. The International Mister Leather organization speaks to the community. Queen, Draq Queen, Theater Queen) to derisive (bitchy queen, fussy queen, messy queen). Also can be used as an adjective, i.e. “He’s so queeny,” and often refers to a particularly effeminate gay man (See “NellyAn adjective used to describe a girly gay man (see “FemmeRefers to a swishy, fussy queen (See “Flaming Queen”).”).”).
of queens,” love is of the essence.
Suzan is dedicated to infusing events and causes with sincere support, purposeful participation and, above all, joy. She is gay by choice, enthusiastically pushing boundaries to raise awareness and cultivate common cause. She takes pride in turning every day into a holigay.
She lives to dance and doesn’t sleep much. She can’t say no when it comes to supporting good people and good causes, and credits her gays with making every day feel like she is “living the dream.”
Love My Gays is her way of giving back to the community she loves so deeply.
Janine Shiota
San Francisco HomosocialiteA fag hag who particularly enjoys the company of A-Gays, and who travels comfortably in their highly exclusive scene. and Fag Magnet Janine Shiota has been staging and fiercing hugely successful gay events for over 20 years. She claims to have tried to make a go of the straight party scene once, but she went straight back to her gays and hasn’t strayed since.
She’s been a segment reporter on the weekly LGBT TV show OUTSpoken, and currently covers “parties with purpose” for Gloss Magazine in a column called “Raise It!.” With her lifelong gay boyfriend Mike Lane, she produces one of San Francisco’s biggest circuit parties, Fresh, which has raised nearly $125K for LGBT nonprofits since 2002.
An activist hag at heart, all of Janine’s projects involve community outreach and fundraising. She sincerely believes that she gets back much more than she could ever give, and promotes gay literacy in thanks for all the boys who have enabled her lifetime of Fag Hagdom.
Graig Cooper
Graig Cooper is a quick study. Since attending his first circuit partyA dance event with historical origins in the gay community’s response to the AIDS crisis. Originally conceived as fundraisers and a means to celebrate life amidst loss, today’s circuit is global and extensive, with highly produced parties that sometimes have a community outreach component and sometimes are commercialized ventures. Circuit events are an expression of freedom as well as a statement of the power and strength of the gay community, but they are not without controversy, as they are often identified with a high degree of superficiality, promiscuity, and drug use. Some of the larger circuit parties are the White Party in Palm Springs, the Black and Blue Party in Montreal, and the Winter Party in Miami, each of which attracts attendees in the thousands to tens of thousands. See “Gay CruiseA term used in verb form to refer to checking out another gay man, perhaps in a sexually predatory way, but primarily characterized by nonverbal signals for sex. Also can be used in noun form to refer to the person being cruised, i.e. “Don’t eyeball my cruise.” Not to be confused with a floating bathhouse of a boat chartered by Atlantis Events (see “gay cruise”)..” in 2009, he has been hooked on loving his gays. He quickly evolved from “that straight guy who works at the leatherLeather culture is found in all lifestyles, but among gay men it refers to practices and styles of dress organized around hedonism and eroticism ("kink"). One way this culture consciously distinguishes itself from mainstream sexual cultures is through a specifically homoerotic aesthetic that draws from post-World War II biker culture as well as military and police uniform. Leathermen art, such as Tom of Finland, represents the hypermasculine ideal. Literature like The Leatherman’s Handbook speaks to the culture and the code. The International Mister Leather organization speaks to the community. bar” to a house music and dance party connoisseur, holding his own with his girlfriend, The Original Fag HagA female, typically straight, who prefers the company of gay men. Also, Fruit Fly, QueerGay. Can be used interchangeably as a term of pride or as a derogatory term, depending on context. A term intentionally and politically reclaimed by some, in protest of the term’s historical use as a slur. Dear, HomosocialiteA fag hag who particularly enjoys the company of A-Gays, and who travels comfortably in their highly exclusive scene., HomosociologistA fag hag who appreciates and actively participates in a wide range of gay subcultures, and who takes particular pride in being accepted as one of the gays in settings that typically include no women or straight persons., GoldilocksA fag hag who enjoys the company of bears., as well as with his extended San Framily.
Cooper is editor at large of Gloss Magazine, San Francisco’s gay entertainment magazine, and recently became the first “straight” man to join the Real Bad working group. He is often found under the discoball in his girlfriend’s underwear, and takes pride in looking like the biggest fag on the dancefloor.
Cooper speaks gay fluently, owing in large part to the Intelligence and cultural immersion training he got at West Point. An Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, Graig offers the unique perspective of having an open mind and an open heart when it comes to loving your gays.
Gypsy Love
Gypsy Love dedicates her life to expressing Love through music and movement. A purely enchanting Singer/Songwriter/Dancer, Gypsy Love makes magic wherever she goes. A native San Franciscan, Gypsy Love drew endless inspiration from the city’s diverse artistic electricity, and weaves San Francisco’s classic house sensibilities together with soulful disco and world music genres. She is a resident artist at Temple Nightclub, a local favorite in the Castro.
Gypsy Love shares her talents with joy and enthusiasm. A passionate community activist, she raises funding and awareness for several local organizations that promote health and happiness throughout the San Francisco community, including but not limited to: Castro After Dark, Hot n’ Healthy,San Francisco Women Against Rape, House of Garza, Stop the Violence, Real Options for City Kids (ROCK), Special Needs Arts Program (S.N.A.P.), and San Francisco HIV Research & Prevention…
Come experience Gypsy – you will surely feel the Love!
