Boston | June 20 | Music by DJ Mocha | Appetizers by Jasper White's Summer Shack | Special Thanks to Bay State Cruises
Despite the un-June-like sweltering temperate, over 800 guests cruised through Boston Harbor enjoying delicious New England favorites from the Summer Shack and the sounds of DJ Mocha. Photos by Emil Cohen.

Marriott Copley Place | Boston | March 28
On Wednesday, March 28, nearly 1,300 local LGBT corporate professionals attended Boston Spirit’s 5th annual LGBT Executive Networking Night making it the largest event in Boston Spirit’s history. The crowd was treated to an incredible speech by Keynote Speaker Chaz Bono, as well as an amazing array of presentations and offers from our exhibitors and sponsors. Special thanks goes out to our 2012 Presenting Sponsors Eastern Bank and Mintz Levin. Thank you to everyone who took part in the event, we couldn’t hold these events without your continued support. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

United South End Settlement | Boston | December 10, 2011 | Photos courtesy Boston Pride Boston Pride Committee’s second annual holiday party brought fun and frivolity to Boston’s South End. And they honored Google and Marc Davino and others with their first Pink Trumpet Awards.

Artists for Humanity Epicenter | South Boston | December 10, 2011 | Photos Piper Jo Nevins Photography At the 3rd Annual Charity Gift Gala this year, with over 500 guests attending, Toys for Joys collected over 3,000 gifts for local children at its Annual Charity Gift Gala held at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter in South Boston.

Hibernian Hall | Boston | November 17, 2011 | Photos Michaela Rocchio and Kaffeeklatsch Photograph For its successful neighborhood outreach program, Boston’s The Theater Offensive brought the storied Pomo Afro Homos to Dudley Square to perform Fierce Love: Stories from Black Gay Life.

Hynes Convention Center| Boston | November 22, 2011 | Photos Lisa Brown, Israel Ferraz, Sharon Lowe and Kiera Slye On Tuesday, November 22, the Boston Living Center held its annual Celebration of Life dinner for members and their families, serving 700 guests a delicious hot meal in a beautiful setting thanks to hundreds of volunteers and supporters. Special acknowledgment should be made to Mistress of Ceremonies Liz Walker, guest speaker Mayor Thomas Menino, the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and the Legendary Hat Sisters. Entertainment was provided by the energetic Lakia Mondale and the One Love Project. The Peter Daniel Clark Award was presented to Shirley Royster, an HIV/AIDS activist who has committed her adult life to speaking on behalf of those not able to speak for themselves. Over $100,000 was raised at the event in part due to pledges gathered by each of the serving volunteers.

Mandarin Oriental | Boston | October 13 | Photos Courtesy Point Foundation
This year’s fundraiser featured an opportunity to meet with some of the 15 scholarship winners studying in New England.

Club Café | Boston | October 10, 2011 | Photos John O’Connell Club Café’s Constance Waverly has generously dedicated the second Monday of every month’s Drag Bingo as a opportunity for patrons to support a local charity. On October 10, The Boston Sisters were able to collect over $375 to benefit Worcester’s LGBT Asylum Task Force. Constance and performers Bianca and Khloe kept the crowd entertained with Trailer Trash-themed numbers inbetween clever twists on classic Bingo games.

Brahmin’s | Boston | October 7 | Photos by Marilyn Humphries
The women who used to meet and Club Café, who used to meet at Laurel’s, now meet the first Friday of every month at Brahmin’s!

Gay Bowl | Houston, TX | Friday October 2, 2011 | Javier Martin
The Boston Hancocks, a tournament team comprised of members of the FLAG Flag Football League, competed in the annual Gay Bowl over the Columbus Day weekend. With a solid win over Pittsburg, a loss to Chicago, and a win over Philadelphia, the Boston team was kept from the ultimate trophy because of a weather cancellation on the final day of play. As a small, but accurate consolation, the Boston contingent was awarded the Loudest Team Award. For more information on the Boston Hancocks, check out www.flagflagfootball.com.

Boston to Provincetown | September 17, 2011 | Photos by Brett Terrien
This year’s Harbor to the Bay ride is well on it’s way to raising $400,000 by November 15. And 100 percent of every dollar raised goes to charity. This year’s September 17 ride started at the crack of dawn with a team of riders at Boston’s Trinity Church, picked up a pack of riders at the Sagamore Bridge, and finished well after sun-down at Provincetown’s Boatslip. Enthusiastic volunteers manned pit stops every fifteen miles along the 125-mile long route. Beneficiaries of the event include Fenway Health Center, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Community Research Initiative (CRI), and AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC). There is definitely still room to help this 9th annual tradition reach its goal. Visit harbortothebay.org to see how you can help.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School | Cambridge, Mass. | September 10-11, 2011 | Photos Israel Ferraz Hosted by the Cambridge Boston Volleyball Association, 41 teams in three divisions from around the country competed in the annual Beantown tradition. Visit www.cbvolleyball.net for more information.

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum | Provincetown | July 30, 2011 | Photos by Susan Symonds at InfinityPortraitDesign.com
Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders’ 29th annual Summer Party was a wonderfully successful event. Close to 400 attendees gathered on a perfect summer day to mix, mingle, and bid at Comedianne Kate Clinton’s rousing live auction. Auction items included an African Safari and the opportunity to have your name appear in an upcoming Jodi Picoult novel. Picoult herself was awarded the GLAD Community Award for Sing Me Home, a nuanced tale of the joys and challenges of being an LGBT family. Picoult’s eldest son, Kyle, came out to her while she was writing the novel. “His coming out really did change for me how I approached the book because it wasn’t just a theoretical journey anymore,” said Picoult. “It really is a mom’s mission. How do I make the world a better place so that when Kyle’s ready to get married and have his kids, he doesn’t have to jump through hoops in order to do it?” Over $100,000 was raised at the event.

dBar | Dorchester | September 25
Despite a rescheduling due to a pesky hurricane, the Boston LGBT sports community came out in support of the Boston Living Center. dBar was packed to the rafters with hot football, basketball, and volleyball players, swimmers, and ruggers. A dunk tank allowed certain athletes to show off a little more than others – both in the tank and out – as the Boston Sisters oversaw the raffles. MC Jim Lauletta kept the ball the ball moving towards a winning total of almost $7,000 raised. Photos by Patrick Lentz..

Crown & Anchor | Provincetown | July 16
One-hundred-and-fifty supporters raised over $50,000 for CRI’s HIV/AIDS clinical research while the Hat Sisters (Michael Gray and Tim O’Connor) received CRI’s first annual CRI Circle of Friends All Stars Award “for their ongoing support and commitment to CRI, HIV clinical research and treatment access. And for their extraordinary passion and incredible generosity to our community.”

Boston Harbor | Boston | July 20
The Greater Boston Business Council raised over $7,500 for AIDS Action Committee and Community Servings.

Boston Harbor | Boston | June 22
In spite of the dark and stormy afternoon, the annual Boston Spirit Boat Cruise went off without a hitch. Guests weathered the storm for an amazing spread of fresh oysters, creamy chowder, and crisp corn dogs provided by Jasper White’s Summer Shack. The fabulous The Boston Sisters, Convent of the Commonwealth sold raffle tickets for chances to win amazing prizes including a week in Anguilla. DJ Mocha kept the crowd hoping with great party tunes! The sold-out event raised over $17,000 for Fenway Health. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

Boston Center for the Arts | Boston | March 8
Over 40 South End restaurants satiated a ravenous crowd of 650 at AIDS Action Committee’s 15th annual event that also featured cooking demonstrations, a silent auction and raffle, and extensive wine tasting and beer sampling. Live cooking demo with from Corey Comeau from Stephi’s on Tremont. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

Marriott Copley Plaza | Boston | April 9
A capacity crowd sold out this year’s annual fete. The entire crowd gathered on the dance floor for a It’s Get Better video shoot before boogeying down to DJ Tom Yaz. Nearly $130,000 was raised in support of programming for LGBT young people, and more than $520,000 was raised for Fenway Health’s life-saving services and programs. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

W Hotel | Boston | February 11
Hundreds got a chance to bid on a chance for a date with some hot singles at this second annual Community Servings fundraiser. Photos by Brendan Gauthier.

Marriott Copley | Boston | February 23
On Wednesday, February 23rd, more than 1,000 local LGBT corporate professional turned out for Boston Spirit's 4th annual Executive Networking Night. Robert Kraft, Chairman and CEO of the New England Patriots, served as the evening's featured speaker. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

Boston | Club Café | November 6, 2011
The athletes of the Boston Gay Basketball League threw a Tipoff Party to mark the beginning of their season on November 6 at Club Café. For more information on the league visit, www.bgbl.com. Photos courtesy of BGBL.

Wilbur Theater | Boston | September 30
Macy Gray performed a Concert for Equality at the Wilbur Theater Sept. 30. Proceeds benefitted MassEquality, a grassroots organization in the state working to achieve full equality for the LGBT Community. About 500 concert-goers, including 100 young people, whose tickets were paid for by corporate sponsors, enjoyed Gray’s songs from her new album “The Sellout.” About 100 people attended the VIP reception with Gray after the concert at the W Hotel.

Plimoth Plantation | Plymouth, Mass. | Sep 25
Boston Spirit Magazine was proud to sponsor a day of fun for LGBT families with the annual Family OUTing Day at Plimoth Plantation. Proceeds benefitted Greater Boston PFLAG and the Family Equality Council. Photos by MAKPhotog.com

Machine | Boston | Sep 10 Cambridge Rindge and Latin School athletic facility | Cambridge | Sep 11-12
CBVA hosted the annual Boston Beantown Classic volleyball tournament in Cambridge on September 11 and 12, welcoming thirty-six teams from around the country. In addition to high-competition volleyball, the weekend also featured a lively Boston Harbor cruise and a gathering at Machine. After a close final match, Boston Big Guns won the A division competition. CBVA’s indoor league runs through May; check out cbvolleyball.net for further details. Photos by Israel Ferraz.

Commerical Street | Provincetown | Aug 28
Photos by MAKPhotog.com

Pilgrim Monument | Provincetown | July 31
Several hundred supporters of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) gathered on a stunning Cape Cod summer’s day to raise funds.

Crown and Anchor | Provincetown | July 17
Boston-based Community Research Initiative of New England’s (CRI) festive fundraiser brought the fabulous crowd poolside to support its groundbreaking research efforts. Photos Courtesy CRI.

Boston | June 23 | Music by DJ Mocha | Appetizers by P’Town Parties | Special Thanks to Boston Harbor Cruises
A reprieve from pending storms granted smooth sailing for the Fenway Health benefit. Participants raised over $16,000 on a glorious and fun-filled event! Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

June 20, 2010 | dbar | Boston | Photos James A. Lopata
Hundreds of happy Dorchester residents—and those who love them—arrived on a sunny summer Saturday (before the afternoon thunderstorm!) for drinks and dancing and to support local LGBT group DotOUT. Proceeds from the $10 suggested donation to the third annual fundraiser, went to the community organizations DotOUT supports.

FP3 | Boston | June 11, 2010
The upper echelon of Boston’s gay and lesbian community kicked off Pride at a glamourous FP3 Penthouse Suite with stunning downtown views and refreshing Grey Goose cocktails, florals from TWIG, catering by Max Ultimate Food, decor by Party by Design, and organized by Kortenhaus Communications.

June 6, 2010 | Boston | Photos by Marilyn Humphries
AIDS Walk Boston of AIDS Action Committee (AAC) turned 25 this year.

April 10, 2010 | BBoston Marriott Copley Place | Boston | Photos by Marilyn Humphries

The Langham | Boston | April 6, 2010 | Photos Community Servings
18th LifeSavor Annual Dinner to Benefit Community Servings, mingled some of the most illustrious citizens of Boston for fine dining, raising over $435,000 for Community Servings.

Mandarin Oriental Boston | April 11, 2010
Boston Spirit brought together hundreds of LGBT travelers and couples looking to solemnize their relationships on a beautiful spring day, while Project Runway star Jonathan Joseph Peters inspired the crowd with his iconic wedding fashions.

February 17, 2010 | Boston Marriott Copley Place | Boston | Photos by Eric Hess and John O'Connell
LGBT corporate professionals from Greater Boston (and beyond) met for an evening of networking and business conversation. This year's event featured 7 Sponsors, 22 Hiring Companies, 50 Exhibitors and over 700 Attendees.

The first annual Valentine's fundraiser for Community Servings sponsored by Boston Spirit Magazine on February 13, 2010 at the W Hotel in Boston. Photos by Community Servings

AIDS Action Committee inaugurated its new space in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts on February 11, 2010.

Castaway Island Beach Party AIDS Action Committee benefit Mariott Copley Boston January 29, 2010

GBBC Holiday Party and Awards for Excellence at the Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge, Mass. December 8, 2010. Photos by Cheryl Levine Photography.

Shreve, Crump, and Low, Boston, November 4, 2009, Photos by Boston Spirit

An annual event on Thanksgiving Day, 2010. Photos by Boston Living Center.

First annual Boston Spirit Magazine benefit for AIDS Action at FP3 Residences in Boston, September 30, 2009. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

Harbor To The Bay fundraiser bicycle ride from Boston to Provincetown. Saturday, September 12, 2009. Some photos courtesy of event sponsor ZipCar.

New England's largest Pride celebration, June 13, 2009. Photos by Eric Hess.

Annual fundraiser for Fenway Health in Boston Harbor on June 17, 2010. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.

The Greater Boston Business Council (GBBC) held its 2009 3rd annual Resource, Awareness & Diversity (RAD) Training Day on June 18, 2009 st State Street. Photos by Brian Fitzgibbons

Annual pre-Pride event at the Liberty Hotel Ballroom in Boston on June 12, 2009.

On March 4, 2009 gay and lesbian corporate professionals from Greater Boston (and beyond) met at the Boston Marriott Copley Place for an evening of networking and business conversation. This year's event featured 7 Sponsors, 22 Hiring Companies, 50 Exhibitors and over 700 Attendees. Photos by Tony Scarpetta.