My hat is off to the fine folks at The Eagle NYC for cultivating a renaissance in the historic space while staying true to its grit and aesthetic. In a time when a bastion of NYC queer nightlife could have fallen, the owners doubled down and expanded the space to introduce the large dancefloor our dear Eagle has always deserved. With this expansion came two large new restrooms, an even more necessary addition.
Read MoreTo commemorate the 40th anniversary of this historic event and its lasting effects in awareness and advocacy, I spoke with one of the six GMHC co-founders, Dr. Larry Mass, who notably wrote the first article about the AIDS epidemic in the New York Native on May 18, 1981. Mass has since committed his life to activism and harm reduction for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Read MorePines Party is an event that has no equal. It is the culmination of a year’s worth of work by an entire committee of people and a crew of volunteers who give their time so we may all enjoy the fruits of their labor and raise funds to benefit organizations in the Pines and throughout New York City.
Read MoreThree years ago, I began DaisyDoesIt as a catalyst to revive my creative engine. I worked for a company that made all of Baby David’s dreams come true, but it came at a price of my magic.
Read MoreFuck Fear. That is the great mantra of none other than Sister Louisa, also known as Grant Henry, owner and resident artist of Sister Louisa’s Church.
Read MoreIf you know, then you are ready. If you don’t know, you may never be ready. Because now is the time we dust off our heels, push back our hair, and prepare to step fiercely back in time to the beat of the DJ as our doors reopen.
Read MoreIt started Sunday morning as I scrolled past Honey Dijon on social. She posted the record image of Leee John's 'Mighty Power of Love’ with words about the power of house music.
Read MoreOut of love for the club and from desire to see the party continue, David X Daisy, jack of all trades, master of none, and ordinary lecturer therein at the dance floor intends to defend the following statements and to dispute on them in that place.
Read MoreIt's late. And I'm hitting my stride down 10th Ave, boppin’ along to Peter Napoli's preview set for Pines Party 2019. It's the sort of sound that entrances me with a positive energy that I need to do all that Daisy does.
Read MoreYes, WorldPride and Stonewall 50 are finally upon us! The highly anticipated milestone orchestrated by Heritage of Pride is sure to be . . . well it’s sure to be a lot.
Read MoreAs I have mentioned and you may have noticed, I’m a bit studied in NYC nightlife lore, with continuing education everyday. And no history lesson in such a subject would be complete without a chapter on “Party Monster.” Maybe you’ve heard of it.
Read MoreYour light is in your friends and family, in your passions, and in facing your fears. It is the strength you find in yourself to do what's right and not what's easy.
Read MoreOver the past few months, I’ve had several occasions of friends approaching me about a book I needed to read. They all said, “You are Sutherland!”
Read MoreI didn't come to New York City for Wall Street. I didn't come to New York City for Broadway. I didn't come to New York City for Fifth Avenue - yet somehow that's where I ended up.
I came to New York City for Nightlife.
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