Steve McCann
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Steve McCann

Executive Director of PhillyGayCalendar

1,644 Stories
2001 Writing Since
2026 Latest Byline
Jan 1, 2014
CHANGE For 2014
The time you’ve spent putting your best efforts forward at bettering someone else’s life is futile if they’re not willing to listen.
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Dec 31, 2013
Top or Bottom: Frankly, My Dear, I Don’t Give a Damn
Our obsession with the labels 'top' and 'bottom' seem to stem from some sort of internalized means to justify our sexual actions,...
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Dec 31, 2013
UPDATE: Memorial Service Planned for Former Philadelphia Fins President Dennis Clegg
The memorial for Dennis Clegg, the well-respected Philadelphia area athlete and swim organizer, will take place on January 4, 2014.
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Dec 30, 2013
SPOONING: Butternut Squash Curry Bisque
Michael's winter-inspired soup is sure to warm you up even on the coldest nights of the new year.
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Dec 27, 2013
Former President of Philadelphia Fins LGBT Aquatics Group, Dennis Clegg, Dies
Besides Dennis Clegg's former leadership role with Fins, Clegg organized many regional LGBT swim meets and was the Fins’ representative for Team...
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Dec 23, 2013
PhillyGayCalendar Winter Vacation Travel Tips
Deals seldom manifest themselves. You must do a bit of research and never assume that any price at any time is firm....
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Dec 23, 2013
If It Quacks Like a Duck…
Phil Robertson said a lot of really inappropriate things to GQ but is what he said really going to matter in the...
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Dec 20, 2013
The Answer to Your Late-Night Cheesy Fried-Food Post-Bar Cravings: ROSA BLANCA
Yes, Rosa Blanca isn't exactly in the gayborhood so to speak, but if you're looking for a good bite and a nightcap...
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Dec 19, 2013
SONGBIRD Winner Jo Stones To Be Featured in January Concert
For the past two months, local singers have hit the stage of Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar in a competition to be...
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Dec 17, 2013
Spooning: The Five Cookbooks That Changed My Life
The design of a good cookbook should be just as inspiring as the recipes. From Martha Stewart to homemade bread, these five...
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Dec 16, 2013
Come Fly With Me – Then and Now!
Flight was a white gloved, veiled hat, coat and tie affair. (Seriously!) Air travel was special, elegant, hospitable and really fun. Now,...
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Dec 13, 2013
Auld Lang Syne, or Fuck Last Year!
'Auld Lang Syne' is a song of remembering everything that brought you to the point you’re at in the beginning of the...
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Dec 12, 2013
SYMPATHIZE MAH STATUS–The Proposed Sympathize Button on Facebook
Before we are given the choice to SYMPATHIZE MAH STATUS, perhaps we should consider what sympathy is to begin with.
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Dec 11, 2013
On Dining While Traveling Internationally–A Gay Guide
FOOD is the basis of our greatest pleasures and essential to sustain life for us humans, animals and plants. Food was one...
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Dec 10, 2013
The Hills Are On A Ventilator, But They Are Still Alive– A Review of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, LIVE!
There is a lot going on in the world today that causes me a great deal of upset. And I find it...
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Dec 9, 2013
A Cup for a Pimp, Robin Hood, and Judging Gays – An Open Letter to the Pope
Dear Pope--Let me be frank: you seem like a totally cool guy, but you've got to get your minions in check.
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Dec 6, 2013
A Society of Punks
Trolls are notorious for talking big shit behind the computer screen but they’re pussies in real life.
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Dec 4, 2013
SPOONING, Holiday Party Edition–Arugula Pesto
Somehow, we’ve convinced ourselves that a pesto can only be made when fresh basil is in season and that we must use...
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Dec 2, 2013
Gay Tip Controversy – FANTASTIC! A Commentary.
A century ago, there would have been no conversation like this. Fifty years ago no one would have listened to the receipt...
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Nov 29, 2013
Holiday Cabaret at Tabu to Benefit Local Gay-Friendly Theater Company
The evening benefits Quince Productions, a Philadelphia gay-focused theater company, and includes performances from thirteen local singers, along with a happy hour...
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Nov 27, 2013
Boxed Wine, Family Feuds, and Grandma’s Questions–Three Things You Can Do To Avoid a Gay Family Meltdown This Thanksgiving
Many gay people find themselves dreading extended family interactions for one reason or another. Maybe your coming out wasn’t terribly celebrated by...
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Nov 26, 2013
Another Look at San Francisco
Whereas Philly is American History, San Francisco is American Future. For the world’s LGBT Community, it is fantasy, dreams and reality combining.
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Nov 25, 2013
Philly Writer Explores Gay Community and Homophobia in Novel and Bible Blog Project
'Some people say we are living in a post-homophobic culture,' Brad Windhauser says. 'We might be getting better, but we aren’t there...
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Nov 21, 2013
Film Review: LEATHER–Whips and Chains and a Lack of Chemistry
Leaden delivery, unconvincing chemistry, and slow progression are just some of the problems plaguing the film. Familiar plot devices are lazily placed...
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