Johnny, ever expressive--even with a cold--
responds to questions during an interview
with Japanese media earlier today.
Photo twitpic'd by JWArtProject.
responds to questions during an interview
with Japanese media earlier today.
Photo twitpic'd by JWArtProject.
We interrupt our increasingly heavy dependence (hey, I can quit anytime I want to. Really ...) on happy and mindlessly entertaining picspam from Asia to bring you exciting news for both Johnny and fans in the Pacific Northwest:
The Human Rights Campaign is honoring Johnny Weir with its Visibility Award at the 11th Annual Seattle HRC "AsOne" Gala Dinner on Saturday, September 25, 2010,
in the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington!
From the HRC Seattle website:
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. ...
As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide--all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality. ... HRC’s research and educational programs engage LGBT and straight-supportive Americans in an ongoing dialogue about equality.
Among previous Visibility Award recipients are Olympian Greg Louganis, actress Portia de Rossi, WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes, Iron Chef Cat Cora, and Andy Cohen, Bravo-TV's senior vice president of original programming and development.
Johnny will be giving a speech at the event, where past guest speakers have included President Bill Clinton, comediennes Sandra Bernhardt and Lily Tomlin, film maker John Waters, Governors Chris Gregiore and Howard Dean, and Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray.
So wow! Johnny joins some amazing company as one of this year's Seattle HRC honorees. I am thrilled to see Johnny recognized within the figure-skating world for his achievements, such as twice winning the Readers' Choice trophy, and out on the larger world stage for the example he sets in living his life honestly and unapologetically, blazing a trail for those who come after him.
Even though, as he said in his sensitive and revealing interview with Itoi-san, "I had never thought in my life that I would affect people who weren't strong enough to completely be themselves, especially children ... I never imagined I would be influencing young skaters, children, or even the parents of children who are a little bit different, or 'unique.' "
But you are, BB. A beautiful and powerful influence. And we couldn't be prouder of you for having the balls to--just be you.
And: The HRC gala dinner is open to the public, so fans can come and be a part of this wonderful evening with Johnny! According to the website, dress for the five-hour event is "festive to black tie," and doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Aaaaaand: Yes, tickets are pricey, at $200 apiece, though that does include a one-year HRC membership. HRC Seattle recognizes that that's a lot of money for most people in these difficult economic times, so they offer this gentle explanation for the cost:
Your dollars have incredible impact thanks to HRC’s powerful relationships and connections. This dinner is one of the primary annual fundraising activities of HRC, and they rely on the Pacific Northwest’s support to help them achieve success in:
• passing pro-LGBT legislation
• ensuring our families and jobs are protected from discrimination
• electing fair-minded politicians, and
• a myriad of other issues including aging, coming out, health, and the military ban.
HRC fights for LGBT rights on a national level. HRC is working to mount efforts in other states for marriage recognition and workplace equality. They’re mobilizing people in key states like California, Arkansas, Arizona, and Florida to enact pro-LGBT legislation. Our financial support really does have an impact of national proportions. ... [Please] explore the HRC website (www.hrc.org) to learn more about all the things that HRC does.
So congratulations again, Johnny! This is a fabulous honor and an event not to be missed. And for the first time since I left there 20 years ago, I'm kinda wishing I still lived in Seattle ...
For more info or to purchase tickets, please visit the HRC Seattle Gala Dinner website here. You also can join the Human Rights Campaign on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!
Twitter voting roundup!
(although I have to say that I'm not impressed
with the way Faxo is monitoring--or rather, not monitoring--
this voting stuff, so I'm kinda only half-heartedly following
these contests now but I still want my people to win ...)
(although I have to say that I'm not impressed
with the way Faxo is monitoring--or rather, not monitoring--
this voting stuff, so I'm kinda only half-heartedly following
these contests now but I still want my people to win ...)
Vote here for Johnny to win "Follow Me."
Current rank: #1
3 voting days remaining.
Vote here for Johnny to win "Mr. Twitter"!
He ended August's contest at #3,
and has been renominated for September!
Current rank: #7
and has been renominated for September!
Current rank: #7
24 voting days remaining.
Vote here for Gail Turley's blog
"WheresMyKoppy" to win "Best Blog"
Current rank: #5
10 voting days remaining.
"WheresMyKoppy" to win "Best Blog"
Current rank: #5
10 voting days remaining.
New! Vote here for Johnny
(current rank: #7)
and here for JW Art Project
(current rank: #52)
to win "Best of Twitter"
24 voting days remaining.
(current rank: #7)
and here for JW Art Project
(current rank: #52)
to win "Best of Twitter"
24 voting days remaining.
Hey! Check out this clip of Johnny
from the Rachel Zoe Project!
The episode in which he appears is TONIGHT
at 10 pm EDT / 9 pm CDT on Bravo!
at 10 pm EDT / 9 pm CDT on Bravo!
Yes! Johnny Is skating in Yu-Na Kim's fabulous show,
All That Skate, in Los Angeles in October!
Everything you need to know about tickets
and special gatherings of The Cabal
is right here!
Everything you need to know about tickets
and special gatherings of The Cabal
is right here!
Weirlandians for Life organizer Gary Podschun
notes that we're a little more than one month away
from the Chicago AIDS Walk,
and WE STILL NEED AT LEAST TWO MORE PEOPLE
TO OFFICIALLY FORM A TEAM!
Please visit the group page here for more info.
We hope to see Johnny well-represented by his fans
at the walk on October 2!
Coming soon: More in the series
of translated interviews from the Mook Book
courtesy of the fabulous Akiko Nakata!
copyright 2010 / Binky and the Misfit Mimes / Lynn V. Ingogly / all rights reserved
notes that we're a little more than one month away
from the Chicago AIDS Walk,
and WE STILL NEED AT LEAST TWO MORE PEOPLE
TO OFFICIALLY FORM A TEAM!
Please visit the group page here for more info.
We hope to see Johnny well-represented by his fans
at the walk on October 2!
Coming soon: More in the series
of translated interviews from the Mook Book
courtesy of the fabulous Akiko Nakata!
copyright 2010 / Binky and the Misfit Mimes / Lynn V. Ingogly / all rights reserved
