Bay Area Reporter 30 October 2003

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Trick with GayGlo!

by Mark Mardon.

The other night my rock star friend Moon Trent (Brown-Star, Pale, The Visitors Kimberly), who seems to know everybody in the local queer arts scene, introduced me some of his Duboce Triangle neighbors, starting with Rumi and Bill Bowers in an art filled Victorian seemingly out of Tales of the City. In that lovely space, I got to meet a couple of great gents and preview a bit of what's in store for folks this Halloween at the event they’re putting together on this haunted Friday at the SF LGBT Community Center. The Cockettes’ blow-out Halloween party could be the sleeper party that tops everything else being offered.

Rumi himself will preside over The Center events, including a screening of old Cockettes films, plus a fashion showing of Bowers’ cool designer wear. Bowers’ richly embroidered/decorated jackets with 9/11 themes ought to capture plenty of attention. And Rumi is a total gem, who obviously knows every important queer artist in the land, many of whom will be present to salute the Cockettes. Catch them while you can! Check the Friday O&A listing for more details.

Brian Busta of GayGlo on the Main Stage at Halloween in the Castro


Next on my personalized Moon Trent tour was the boys of GayGlo - Brian Busta and Curtis Canady - renowned for putting on black-light shows in the buff in the window of their apartment across the street from Cafe Flore. For ten years these artists have been provoking passers-by with colorful psychedelic performances, starting with an impromptu art installation in the third story window of an 18th and Castro flat. A nude dancer with day-glo body paint performed with props in the window. From there the Gay-Glo boys became legends in Queersville.

On Halloween night in the Castro, look for the body-painted, black-light troupe (including Moon himself) as they perform a terrifying "Trick & Treat Musical" on the Main Stage. They're expected to go on at around 8:45pm; check www.halloweensf.com or GayGlo.net for updates.

The GayGlo folks have a wild, Beach Blanket Babylon flair, employing giant glowing hats and wild cut-out props. In the clean-and-sober atmosphere of the Castro on Halloween night, if it's a glow you're looking for, you'll find it only at GayGlo!




Photo of Brian Busta by Biron, used by permission. Thanks Biron!!!